Chapter 24

The emperor gave this blue pendant only to his half-brother, the second prince.So, when the 2nd Prince appeared in front of Oscar, she would show up with a blue pendant hanging around her neck as if bragging about it. that’s childishHowever, at least on the outside, Oscar pretended to be okay and didn’t show anything.But he must have been both envious and sad on the inside.’Even so, Oscar is still an immature child.’「Ah! Is that the thing the Duke of Aston made a fuss about a few days ago?」Ruby also recognized the gift Clair had given Oscar.’That’s right.’This pendant, which Claire gave to Oscar, was given to Claire by the Duke of Aston a few days ago.Claire found Elliot’s pendant as if passing by and thought about it.’It would be nice to gift something like that to Oscar!’So without realizing it, I was like, ‘I want to have one too…" he said.It was a small voice, but the Duke of Aston reacted sensitively.Then he summoned the capital’s most famous craftsman and wizard.He gave him a pendant completed in two days by injecting his magical power into it.Moreover, thanks to Claire’s persistence, the pendant was made in blue.’Even my father said he put a protective magic on me that would protect me even if the world collapsed…’Anyway, thanks to that, Claire was able to present this item to Oscar.It was a masterpiece that the capital’s best craftsmen polished their souls in two days.Even the blue gem, the material used, was one of the precious gemstones handed down to the peacock family.The pendant looked incredibly precious even at a glance.I’m sorry Dad… Still, it would be more useful to Oscar than to himself.In the original story, when Oscar returns to the capital, he returns with serious injuries. Maybe this pendant could prevent the injury.’Besides, it must be bigger and prettier than what the second prince has?’Claire looked at Oscar with a proud face.Oscar, who had been looking at the pendant for a while, asked.”… Maybe Elliot’s?””no! It’s mine, and I’m giving it to Oscar’s brother.””Why this?””I give this to someone I think is precious.””But, this is what his father gives to his son…””Anyone other than my father can give it to me! I’m giving it to the person I don’t want to get hurt!”Claire said stubbornly.To be honest, this object may not mean much to Oscar.Because it wasn’t given to me by my father in the first place.But sometimes, even if it is a meaningless object, owning it is comforting.’Besides, it’s not like it’s something that only a father can give to him by law.’ Claire wanted Oscar to be healthy, both physically and mentally.’Then the empire will be at peace.’Our Elliot is also at peace!”…”But at Claire’s words, Oscar said nothing. as if speechless.Claire murmured further.”Because Oscar’s brother is precious to me. Besides, I hope he doesn’t get hurt, and…”In fact, what I want the most is… I wish I didn’t go crazy.But Oscar still did not respond.’Are you offended by any chance?’Claire asked to check Oscar’s mood.”This is something anyone can give to a loved one. Right?””… Yes, you are right.”Oscar answered with a slight smile. Fortunately, he didn’t seem to be offended.”But who gave it to Oscar’s brother?””…””I!””…””Did I give it to you?”Claire fluttered her chest and gave a condescending look.Because I paid such a bribe, it meant that I wish you well in the future.If possible, even promise to get married.”Yes, thank you. Claire.””Oh. And! What I gave you is a secret. got it?”Claire said while holding Oscar’s hands tightly. very earnestly.”But can you really give it to me? If the Duke of Aston or Elliot knew…””You can keep it a secret. It must be a secret.”put it on, put it onI’m sorry his dad, but I wanted to give Oscar a little bit of consolation with this item.And I wanted to tell you.’You don’t have to be loved by your father.”You are perfect without your father.’So that’s it.Every human being has shortcomings.Some people think of it as their own complex and live as a luxury, while others fill that part with other things.and realize It doesn’t matter if it’s something else to fill in that gap.The lack of Oscar was the same. It doesn’t mean it has to be filled with a father’s love.”thanks.”As if Claire’s feelings like that had been conveyed, Oscar smiled slightly.As Claire had expected, it was meaningless to Oscar but a very comforting item.When Oscar was younger than he is now, he whined to his mother because he wanted the blue pendant his father gave him.But his mother, the Empress, was a kind but strict person.She trained even more rigorously, especially when Oscar talked about her father.Her mother probably did not want to show her the wounds she had received. The Empress always said this to Oscar.”Oscar, you are the future emperor of this empire, so don’t be foolish. You have to get stronger and stronger.”“The second prince is a child who cannot become an emperor, so His Majesty takes care of him. Except for that, Oscar, you’re happier with more, okay?>But at that time, Oscar did not understand those words.I can’t get my father’s love, so what makes me happy? I thought so.’I still don’t understand what my mother said, but…’Still, somehow…Hearing Claire’s words seemed to be a little comforting.’It’s something that anyone can give to a loved one…’Oscar looked at the pendant, smiled and stroked Claire’s hair.I thought that a younger sister’s existence was lovely.’… I really envy Elliot.’It felt like an empty chest was being filled somehow.”Thank you, Claire.””Thank you, you must marry me next time.”However, at Claire’s next words, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter.Where the hell is this child of her own, begging her to marry her because she likes it so much?Oscar suddenly aroused curiosity and asked.”Why does Claire so want to marry me?””that…”Because she has to marry Cybill and my brother…But it was also a way to make Oscar happy.’Because Oscar will also be happier when he meets a woman who truly loves him.’First of all, let’s answer briefly.”That’s because… Because Oscar’s brother is the coolest in the world.”It wasn’t exactly wrong.Because in the novel, Oscar was a beautiful man that all women could covet.In the position of the imperial prince, his handsome looks, a huge body that he wants to see repeatedly, and strong power.He honestly had no flaws other than his personality.In the original, Oscar, who had grown up in the original, was cold-hearted at best. At worst, he had a very low-key personality.’Only Cybill and Elliot were treated well.’However, Oscar as a child did not seem to have a particularly bad personality.’Honestly, isn’t this very kind?’Claire was unaware that Oscar’s personality was also acting as an exception to her.”…”And…Hearing an unexpected answer, Oscar awkwardly turned his head.It was kind of embarrassing. It was the first time I had heard such a thing.’Besides, to this little boy…’At that moment, a thought ran through Oscar’s head.’I wonder if Elliot hears these words every day…’If so, I’m really envious.It was then.Elliot, who had disappeared through a gap in the bookshelf in the distance, came to him with a thick book. After that, his Cybill also walked in.”Hide now! Hide it!”Claire tapped Oscar to quickly hide the pendant.With those words, Oscar hurriedly hid the pendant in her inner pocket.Elliot came over and piled thick books on the table.They were huge books.’What is all that…’Claire was disgusted inwardly.Cybill puts her hand on top of the stacked books! Pointed and said.”Oscar! There is something you need to help us with.””What?”When Oscar asked, Cybill raised his chin and said.”Listen. We are looking for a way to eliminate this empire’s marriage system. I need the Crown Prince’s help to pass it to Parliament later. I have to cooperate.””… What?”At the absurd remarks, Oscar inhaled a waste of air. It sounded like it was picking up and laughing.Cybill and Elliot’s expressions were quite serious. Cybill asked, wrinkling her brows.”Why are you laughing? Is this funny?””… Is this funny?”Cybill and Elliot’s expressions darkened. Cybill asked as if it was ridiculous.”no way… Oscar. Are you in favor of marriage? Is that so? You, you really like Claire…””Not our Clair!”Elliot squeezed his eyes shut and shouted.’What the hell are you talking about…,’Oscar only blinked in bewilderment.Rafine watched the scene and ate the cookies without saying a word.She and she thought inwardly like a grown-up watching children’s teasing.’It’s just little kids. Do you think she can get rid of the marriage system? You are naive, you are naive.’How can you be so immature like that,,,? Ha, I’m envious. I envy you.