"Can we stop by the Vander Fort first before heading back to the capital?"
Algis asked that when Cyril was helping a female servant to lift a box he didn't know what it contained, but it was very heavy. The wooden box almost fell and hit Cyril's feet in shock. The shock also caused Cyril to have no time to control his expression.
"See how your expression is now? Where is the politeness you are trying to show in front of Adriana?"
Cyril closed his eyes and took in as much oxygen from the air before looking back at Algis. Don't be angry, don't be upset, don't feel anything, he told himself. Then when he opened his eyes again Cyril smiled carefreely.
"Pardon my impoliteness, Your Majesty." Still, with the box in hand, Cyril's head lowered slightly. "Can I put this thing first so I can be more comfortable facing you?" asked Cyril asking permission.
Algis watched Cyril intently and nodded afterward. The Crown Prince of the Emperatriz empire remained standing there as Cyril passed through the door and placed the wooden box on a tall pile of some kind. When finished, Cyril returned in front of Algis and saluted properly.
"I want to stop by Fort Vander!"
Even though Cyril had heard that Algis had asked. In an instant, the question became an order. However, Algis' position made things easier. No one can argue with Algis' wishes here.
Cyril thought about the warp he was about to create twice. Then remembered Adelman's words about how much magic energy was used to create a warp. He didn't know if he could make two warps nearby.
"Your Highness, forgive me. I am again worried about life hearing your order."
"What?" Algis barely understood.
"You said you wouldn't kill me, didn't you. However, it looks like I will die from other causes."
Algis tilted his head, it took him a while to understand the meaning of Cyril's words. "Ah, I almost forgot. You're right!"
In his head, Cyril immediately asked the question, what was right? He thought Algis didn't quite understand what he was trying to tell. However, he turned out to be wrong. Algis quite understood what Cyril meant.
"Forgive me! Being excited to have met Adriana and to be able to return quickly without interruption made me forget how much energy was spent in warping wizards. You must be exhausted with one warp and I forced you to make it twice."
Is there a Crown Prince like Algis? Cyril felt guilty because of the apology. Even though Algis just went to correct his order a little without an apology.
"Your Highness, I hope you will consider giving me some time off at the Vander Fortress." Cyril looked down. He had to make Algis no longer apologize.
"Good idea. There are also many things I want to talk to Adelman about." Algis smiled and went inside again. Looks like to meet his girlfriend.
Cyril breathed a deep sigh of relief. Luckily no one else was around when Cyril and Algis were talking. If there was something similar to Fearish earlier, then the knight captain's sword of the palace, Cyril's, must have been stuck to his neck.
"You are much more polite than the day we first met, Master Cyril."
Borneo, the butler who accompanied Algis appeared suddenly from behind the main door. He smiled and looked pleased.
"Do you know teleportation magic, Master Butler?" asked Cyril.
In his memory, Borneo often appears suddenly without notification. Better than Cyril who has to drain his magic energy to create a warp in moving places.
Borneo laughed, not the least bit offended. "I need to look after the people I serve, Master Cyril."
Very great guard, Cyril quickly praised in his heart. Then he looked at Borneo who was still smiling. This butler always appears on a mission, such as after Cyril left the Evort Mine or when he disobeyed at the first meeting.
"So, what's your mission this time Mister butler?"
"Nothing! Nothing at all!" said Borneo as he left.
The position of a butler for the crown prince was not something easy. Whatever Borneo does is sure to benefit the people it serves. So Cyril couldn't believe it at all.
***
Borneo lowered his head when he met Adriana coming out of the living room. The woman who took over Algis' heart smiled and left followed by Bella, a maid whose condition was quite good after they were rescued yesterday from being held captive.
"So... what about the observation?"
Algis sat in a large single-arm chair covered in soft leather. He waited for the answer to the task entrusted to Borneo which could move freely
Borneo bowed first, giving a polite greeting. "Master Cyril is too kind to the servants, Your Highness. It might have something to do with its origin."
"Well, you're right. He helped carry all the things with the maids. Even though it wasn't necessary at all. So you don't think I can take her to those old-fashioned nobles' parties, do you?"
"I think so, Your Majesty. Although he was friendly to the maids, his attitude only had a slight flaw. Isn't it good to have a knight who is kind and warm to the people?"
Algis tapped his fingers on the arm of the couch, for a long time. He intended to put Cyril on his side from now on. However, due to his origin, the first thing to do was to introduce Cyril to the other nobles. Thank God if something happened that would make the nobles acknowledge Cyril's abilities.
"What title do you think he could receive?"
Borneo smiled. "This time the mission is unofficial, Your Majesty. You can't just give out titles."
"Do you know that sometimes you are annoying, Borneo."
Borneo looked down. "Forgive me, then."
Cyril waved his hand driving Borneo away. His mind was working hard to find something that would put Cyril near him.
One day Algis will replace his father and he needs the strength that comes to play. He must have talented people by his side as support and find them on his mission now. Algis sighed. As the crown prince, the nobles tended to target him for influence. As if Cyril could be tricked. However, he had lived long enough as crown prince and was taught that not all nobles work for the people.
"One way or another I have to find the right position for Cyril near me later!" Algis' resolve.
Algis closed his eyes for a moment, remembering what could be done. Then he got a great idea.