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Chapter 21

At Blood Pledge Castle…

Yuuri is heading towards Lady Cheri's garden. The blonde ex- queen has requested for his majesty to have breakfast with her in her garden.

During dinner last night Yuuri was not sure how many times the lady apologized to him about being one of the people who is responsible in his and Wolfram's separation.

She also promised that she to aid Yuuri in getting back Wolfram no matter what. It made Yuuri happy and relieved.

Gwendel was the only one the double black has to convince that he really does love Wolfram and that no matter what he won't let the lust powder in his body over power him anymore.

But there is also Murata, Yuuri is sure that the great sage knew he has feelings for Wolfram but believes that Yuuri is not the best man for Wolfram.

Convincing his ex-best friend is a waste of effort. When the doubl black arrived at the garden he was surprised to see that Gunter was also invited.

The silver haired advisor was conversing with the blonde ex-queen quietly.

They soon sensed that there is someone near them and quickly looks at Yuuri's direction.

Both stood up and greeted the young king. The two waited for Yuuri to take a seat and invited them to take their seats as well.

A maid immediately comes and pours Yuuri juice, coffee and water in the double black's glasses.

"I called you two here today because I have something important to tell you both." Lady Cheri began as she nervously took a sip from her tea. "Wolfram drank a potion to erase his memories…of you. But in doing so he also erased his memories for the past ten years of your reign."

Lady Cheri wanted to run, hide, close her eyes and cover her ears for fear of Yuuri's reaction.

But she forced herself to act calm and keep rooted in her seat. Saying to herself that she is once a demon queen and that she has handled scarier things.

"Why haven't you told me about this?" Yuuri asked anger evident in his voice.

"We-well I thought that you were the bad guy… I am sorry your majesty, it's just that I wanted to protect Wolfram and fulfill his request to not inform you about this." Lady Cheri said.

"I don't believe that Wolfram would want to forget me, forget what we have or had. You and Gwendel must have talked him to it!" Yuuri accused. It was a futile attempt of denial to himself that Wolfram wants to forget him.

"If you don't believe me then maybe if you read Wolfram's letter to me will be enough proof to you." Lady Cheri said as she slid the letter to Yuuri.

"Is there any way we can reverse Wolfram's condition?" Gunter asked.

"I don't know… What Wolfram told me in the letter he sent before he drank the potion is that it doesn't have a cure. Actually it is the first time the potion is going to be tested and Wolfram is not sure what could be the side effects. He got it from a village here in Shin Mokoku but he didn't mention the person who sold it to him or the name of the village." Lady Cheri answered.

Several minutes passed and three were sitting silently. Both Lady Cheri and Gunter were waiting for Yuuri to say something… anything.

"I am sorry Lady Cheri if I treat you with contempt right now. But I cannot get over the fact that you didn't tell me." Yuuri began. "I know that you are just doing your job to protect your child and I am sorry for me having bitterness towards you."

"I understand your majesty." Lady Cheri bowed her head.

"Gunter, I want you to write to Murata and tell him to come back and bring Wolfram as soon as possible." Yuuri ordered not bothering to wait for Gunter to reply as he stood up and started walking away.

"Gunter, please stay for a few minutes." Lady Cheri said as she grabbed the silver haired advisor.

Gunter was hesitant to grant the ex- queen's request.

Decided to grant it and sat back on his chair. The truth is Gunter is still suspicious about Lady Cheri's sincerity about helping Yuuri with his cause.

It might be a ploy of her and Gwendel. But Yuuri told him that Lady Cheri is really going to help them and that she is not faking.

Gunter needs more proof and a part of him wished that he was present at Lady Cheri and Gwendel's fight last night so that he won't have to waste his energy suspecting the poor lady.

"I did a small research about the… lust poweder." Lady Cheri began whispering the last two words of the sentence. " Yuuri shouldn't be able to act so-so normal."

"Yes, it's really surprising to not see his majesty jumping at everybody he sees, especially when we found out high contents of lust powder in his system. Research about this powder is slow since we it is so foreign to us. We don't want to let other kingdoms finding out his majesty has a condition. Other kingdoms might attack us." Gunter said. "He did confess to Gisela that there is not a minute that he doesn't feel the urge. But his majesty doesn't want to look for a partner. He feels like he will be cheating on Wolfram. Even though I kept on telling him that it is not the case. Since They are no longer engaged."

"Will he be okay doing that?" Cheri asked.

"I-I am not sure." Gunter said as he began to stand up. " If you have questions please do ask Gisela. Please excuse me."

Yozak just arrived at Blood Pledge castle and went straight to Gwendel's office.

He knocked at the door and waited for a few seconds before he heard Gwendel's permission for him to enter.

Yozak took notice right away that Gwendel is in a black mood, since he is frowning more. It might be something to do with his personal life.

Since Yozak was sure that there are no threats in Shin Mokoku presently. The kingdom is also prospering and the young king is not neglecting his paper works anymore.

"What is it Yozak?" Gwendel asked impatiently not bothering to look at the orange haired spy as he was reading a document.

"After I sent my report to you about Wolfram's condition, I saw Lord Weller." Yozak replied. The orange haired spy swore that the room just got colder. He saw Gwendel looking at him in a scary way. Yozak wanted to dig a hole and hide there forever. The silence of the room was deafening so Yozak decided to continue. "I told him what happened since he left. Except for the forget me pill part. I told him that his majesty is mopping around while lord brat is sad but is doing far better than Yuuri. He asked me to tell Yuuri that he'll be with his family and if Yuuri is ready to have a real prince by his side call him."

"I hope that you are not planning to tell his majesty about Conrad's message." Gwendel said. " Why didn't you arrest him?"

"I-I wanted to give him a hall pass… He was my captain after all." Yozak reasoned.

"He is delusional and a threat our kingdom!" Gwendel cried.

"You did the same thing months ago!" Yozak snapped. The spy quickly regrets shouting at Gwendel and being disrespectful. "I-I apologize."

"Fair enough." Gwendel sighed. " I have done the same thing therefore I shouldn't expect any better from you. That was the example I showed you. But next time you see him I want you to arrest him and if he struggles… kill him."

"My lord, have you really given up any hopes for Lord Weller?" Yozak asked.

"I will protect my family and this kingdom Yozak, I will cast off the bad apple to save the good apples. Thank you for reporting this to me. Since I know your feelings towards my brother. Please don't tell mother about this. You may leave." Gwendel said as he began reading a document.

End of Chapter