Chapter 13: The Prince’s Justice
Aunei
Yu Geung charged forward. With hands behind my back, I counted the heads of the sword ruffians visible beyond Yu Geung—exactly five. All five were lousy fighters, but maybe because…
Aunei
Chapter 12: The Prince’s Ploy
“You said leaving the palace?” “Yes.” I went for the morning greeting and told them I’d visit grandfather’s mansion. King Bonhyeon looked displeased at my notice but didn’t forbid it.…
Chapter 11: The Wastrel’s Secret Burden
“The medicine you were taking.” The first prince was on drugs? “Why do you ask?” Grandfather’s face hardened suddenly. “Could it be… you abused the last batch?” His expression reminded…
Chapter 10: The Wastrel’s Defiance
“Hmph.” Grandfather let out a scoff, incredulous. But I’d expected this much. “Your Highness,” he said, voice devoid of humor. “I am Commander So Ik-gyeom.” No need for long words…
Chapter 9: The Commander’s Rebuke
Grandfather. Commander So Ik-gyeom. Just hearing that, how could I guess who he is or what he’s like? “He’s a strict man,” Eunuch Han whispered, likely assuming I’d be curious…
Chapter 8: The Wastrel’s Blade
If I waited for Yu Geung to strike first, I’d die of old age and turn to dust. I swear it. Seeing him hesitate, I grinned and attacked first. “Heh…
Chapter 7: The Wastrel’s Gambit
Good thing this crow’s a birdbrain. If it was smart and scheming, I’d have no way to pry out its secrets. Too frail to torture—it’d die in an hour. “I…
Chapter 6: The Talking Bird’s Secret
I faced off with the crow for a while. But it wouldn’t easily open its… beak. “Your Highness, I’ve brought the snacks as ordered,” Eunuch Han said, returning. I grabbed…
Chapter 5: The King and the Crow
King Bonhye appeared. I hurriedly pulled away from the second prince. “I greet His Majesty,” the second prince said first. I stumbled to follow, “I greet His Majesty.” “Hm.” King…
Chapter 4: The Lost Sword
Since I lied about losing my memory, I had no qualms. And Eunuch Han, true to being my closest aide, seemed to know why the first prince was sprawled on…