Side Story 2 – Blake has become smaller (2)

"Meow!"

"He said no."

"Do you believe that?"

At Tenstheon's words, Blake put a jade box on the desk.

"Is this the only reason you're doing this?"

"What do you mean by only this?"

Tenstheon took two more of the same boxes out of the drawer.

"It's a special communication tool made by Eunhan. Here's yours and mine."

"Meow!"

Eunhan shook his head. He didn't even dare to think of such ideas.

Ancia is Tenstheon's daughter-in-law. Eunhan wouldn't do anything to her.

Ancia treated the tancinol with taekri tea. According to her, the tancinol and taekri tea nature interfere with each other's power.

Just like that, Eunhan couldn't turn back to his original form because of Blake. Both of them have interfering powers like tancinol and taekri tea.

"Turn him back right away."

Tenstheon spoke sternly.

Eunhan is the emperor of Chang. It was unacceptable for them to be so rude to the emperor of another country, regardless of how close their relationship is.

"No."

However, Blake refused Tenstheon's request instantly.

"Blake!"

"I said no."

"Eunhan is the emperor of chang."

"I know, that's why I could only do this."

He spoke coldly and stared at the black cat.

"He'll transform back after one night. In the meantime, tell him to reflect."

Before Tenstheon could say anything, Blake turned around and went out of his office.

Tenstheon sighed.

Anyone else would have been angry and forced him to comply. But Tenstheon couldn't do that to Blake.

"Eunhan, I'm sorry."

Eventually, Tenstheon apologized instead of Blake.

"Meow."

Eunhan nodded as if he was okay.

I spun around in my white wedding dress.

"How is it?"

"Pretty."

Blake replied with a big smile.

"It's all pretty."

We decided to have a wedding in May.

There was still a lot of time left, but there was so much to prepare. First of all, choosing a wedding dress was a challenge.

It was difficult to choose because every dress was all beautiful.

I also asked Blake for his opinion, but he only said I looked pretty in whatever I wore.

"They're all really pretty."

Blake tilted his head and smiled beautifully.

I'm glad he at least looked happy. Ever since Eunhan came, he has been under pressure.

"But what did you talk about with Eunhan yesterday?"

I asked carefully. At that moment, Blake's expression hardened slightly.

"I didn't say much."

"…what about the necklace?"

"I gave it to His Majesty. If you need to contact Chang, I think the emperor can do it. Why? You need me to bring it back?"

"No, good job."

It was more effective to communicate with Tenstheon if there's any problem.

Blake smiled brightly.

"Hehe."

I guess it's good that I refuse the necklace. He must be jealous.

But even with such a bright smile, it wasn't as cute as when he was younger.

He suddenly held my hand. The rough callus in Blake's hand pleasantly scratched my flesh.

Unlike his beautiful face, he had a rough hand.

While holding his hand, I saw his beautiful eyes that sucked me in, and suddenly felt a strange wave.

"Ancia!"

Blake also felt the wavelength and hugged me as if he was protecting me.

At that moment, a crack broke out on the floor as Baekhan appeared.

"Baekhan!"

I shouted with pleasure. How long has it been? I've heard about him from Eunhan, but it was the first time I saw him again.

Baekhan, who was chosen by the white dragon, did not change at all from that time.

Baekhan didn't accept my greeting and pointed at Blake.

"You rascal!"

He shouted angrily. Why is he so angry?

I was confused. However, the person who he pointed at crossed his arms in a lighthearted manner.

"You're angry as soon as you see me after a long time?"

Wait, I don't know about Eunhan, but I remember his relationship with Baekhan was pretty good, but why is the atmosphere so cold?

"How dare you insult my brother!"

"It's a good thing you know that, tell him not to say any nonsense next time."

What happened yesterday?

I was surprised, but first of all, I need to mediate between the two.

"Hey…"

I opened my mouth carefully. But my voice was buried under the cry of Baekhan.

"What! What are you talking about?! I thought you're a pure, gentle fellow, but you're a total jerk!"

"You're still small."

"Huh! You cheeky bastard! Apologize now!"

"Well, if you're in a bad mood, sor…"

"Apologize to him not me!"

Blake, who was about to apologize to Baekhan, closed his mouth again.

"Why should I apologize to him?"

"What?!"

"I'm not going to, so if you keep talking nonsense, don't be so loud and get out of here."

"Blake!"

I pulled his shirt. I wanted to stop him but Blake didn't budge.

"You'll regret it, you bastard!"

"That's not gonna happen."

"I'll warn you one last time. Apologize to my brother!"

"Don't make me say the same thing, get out of here."

Blake's voice was so cold that I was somewhat surprised.

"Alright, I'll go."

Baekhan gritted his teeth and spat out. His small hand was shaking with anger.

What happened yesterday?

Anyway, I couldn't stay still like this.

"Excuse me…"

"You will regret it!"

As I approached Blake to soothe him, Baekhan reached for Blake, a huge amount of mana covered Blake's body.

"Blake!"

I called his name in surprise, but I couldn't even reach him because of the strong force.

The mana swirled around Blake, so I couldn't see him at all.

"I'm alright, don't worry."

I could hear Blake's voice. He said it very calmly so I felt relieved for now.

His voice sounds a little strange, but I'm sure it's because of mana that his voice sounds weird.

Soon, the light disappeared as Blake was seen.

"Bl, Blake?"

The moment I saw him, I was speechless.

"Anthia."

Blake tried to reassure me with a smile because I was very surprised. But, he was also surprised when he heard his voice.

"Hwo did twis happwen!"

Blake had turned into a child. A very small child who looks at most four or five years old.

He looked at his body and screamed. I also screamed inwardly.

'So cute! He's so cute!'

No, this isn't the time. I looked at Baekhan right away. I had to ask him what Blake did.

"Then I'll go now!"

But Baekhan disappeared, saying that quickly before I could ask a question.

"What's going on?"

After hearing the noise inside, Chelsea and Jayden ran inside.

"Ahhh!"

As soon as Chelsea saw Blake, she screamed like a dolphin.

"Your Highness, what is this cute creature!!"

Hearts were drawn in Chelsea's eyes, which were always calm. Chelsea must have been unexpectedly fond of children.

"Where's His Highness? I think that child's clothes are the same as his…"

Jayden questioned what the boy, or the baby, wore.

As Blake became smaller, his clothes slid down.

"I'm nwot a baby!"

Blake exclaimed in a fit of rage. However, the sudden step made his big clothes all tangled up.

"Blake!"

I caught Blake in surprise. Fortunately, I was able to prevent my husband from falling.

"Bl, Blake? That, that child? Ahhh!"

Chelsea backed away with a slight scream. She was afraid of Blake, though I didn't know why. Jayden is stiff too.

They were confused as well. But the first thing I have to do is…

"Chelsea, get me a thick blanket."

After hearing the news about Blake, Tenstheon rushed into the room.

"Blake!"

Tenstheon, unlike anyone else, recognized the young Blake at once.

"Uwaa!"

When Tenstheon lifted Blake up, a scream burst out of his mouth.

"Your Majesty, if you suddenly do it, the baby will be surprised."

"So, sorry."

"I'm nwot a baby!"

Blake exclaimed again in a fit of rage. However, it was not convincing when he shouted in such a small body.

"How did this happen?"

"That's…"

I explained the whole story. Tensteon, who heard Baekhan did this, only gulped.

"Ah….

He seemed to know something.

Side Story 3 – Blake has become smaller (3)

TL: Zimming

"Did you know about last night, father?"

"It's not much, just him being grumpy."

Tenstheon tried to hide the truth with nicer words. It seems clear that Blake and Eunhan had an argument last night, but I didn't know the exact reason.

"I don't know about the details. But it's not something to worry about."

Tenstheon looked at Blake, reassuring me.

"But what happened? What's with this blanket?"

"Ah, that's…"

The original clothes he wore were too big for Blake now. Aside from the clothes that didn't fit, it was dangerous because the pants and sleeves were too long and he could fall down.

I tried to take off his clothes for now.

"Nwo! I won't twake it off!" (No! I won't take it off!)

"You should! It's dangerous!"

"It's not!"

"It's dangerous! What if you fall down!"

"Umm…"

Blake didn't know what to say again.

I took off Blake's clothes and wrapped his body in a large blanket.

Now there was no 4/5-year-old child in the palace, and of course it was difficult to get clothes right away.

However, if we leave him as it is in the cold winter, he will catch a cold, so I put a blanket on him for now.

I thought it was a reasonable decision, but Blake's lips, which were wrapped in a blanket like kimbap, were sticking out.

It was very cute. He'd get even angrier if I said this to Blake.

"Haha, there's a reason for this."

I laughed awkwardly. Tenstheon did not ask any more.

Tenstheon hurriedly tried to contact Chang through the necklace given by Eunhan. And he told us the result.

"He will be back to normal in about a month."

"A mwonth?!"

Blake shouted in astonishment.

"If you want to be back a little earlier, apologize. I had a direct conversation with Baekhan, and he's very stubborn."

"I won't apwologize! I dwidn't do anything wong!" (I won't apologize! I didn't do anything wrong!)

Blake puffed his cheeks as he vented his anger.

"……"

Tenstheon was silent.

He did not protest to Baekhan who made Blake like this. I also didn't agree with Blake.

Judging from Tenstheon's reaction, it seemed that Blake did something wrong first.

"Apologize."

"Nwo."

Blake spoke firmly. Then his chubby cheeks twitched.

Ah, so cute.

I pressed his cheeks and forget the seriousness of the situation.

At first, I was worried if something was wrong with his body, but since he said there was no problem at all and he would be back in a month, I could enjoy Blake's cute appearance.

"Then will you keep staying like this?"

"I won't apwologize. I dwidn't do anything wong." (I won't apologize. I didn't do anything wrong.)

Blake became really childish.

The spell even affected his judgement as he acted like a child.

Maybe that's why he's so stubborn.

However, it was only cute when he declared it solemnly with his face sticking out of the blanket.

"Will you be okay to be like this for a month?"

"I wyon't apwologize!" (I won't apologize!)

"I see. If you're okay, so be it."

Tenstheon did not force him to apologize and respected Blake's wishes.

After that he said,

"Then, be ready to live like that for a month."

"Y, you want me to stway like this?"

Blake opened his eyes wide in ashtonishment.

"You said you weren't going to apologize."

"I won't!"

"Then we couldn't do anything."

Tenstheon lifted Blake who was sitting on the sofa.

If he asks, Eunhan will do anything. He will persuade Baekhan to bring Blake back to his original condition.

But Tenstheon didn't seem to have any intention of doing so.

"I have to dress you up right now."

"Get off!"

Blake struggled in the blanket. Tenstheon, however, has been keeping his eyes on Blake for a long time.

Tenstheon's mouth twitched slightly. He must also think Blake was cute.

Blake's bedroom was filled with children's clothes. The amount was so huge that I thought they might have brought everything from many stores.

No, it's more than a month's worth! Besides, what are these summer clothes? Where did they get all these clothes?

I'm impressed, but Blake was really sullen.

"Blake, what do you want to wear?"

Then Blake shook his head with a gloomy face.

"No, iwt's all fow babies." (No, it's all for babies."

The clothes were all cute and shiny.

But…

"Blake is a baby now."

"What…?"

He opened his eyes wide and looked at me.

No, is this supposed to be so shocking?

"You said you'd stay as a baby without apologizing."

"I'm nwot a baby! It's jwust getting smawwer!" (I'm not a baby! It's just getting smaller!)

"Oh my, jwust getting smawwer?"

As I mimicked his speech, Blake's eyes were filled with tears.

That's what it meant to be ruled by the body. He was a crybaby again as he was when he was young.

"Dwon't copy me."

It was cute seeing him speaking with a body as small a bean. I held back my laughter and gave him a big hug.

"Okay, okay, I won't copy you."

I was going to soothe him, but I ended up speaking like a kindergarten teacher without realizing it. Blake was angry, sticking out his lips.

"Blake, are you upset?"

"No."

I think he's upset.

"What about your clothes? Do you want me to pick one for you?"

"…I'm gwoing to do it alone!"

Blake spat out strongly and picked up the socks right in front of him.

He chose simple white socks rather than fancy jewelry and frill-decorated clothes.

But…

"Ugh!"

Wearing socks was too much work for Blake now.

Blake ended up falling down without even putting his foot in a hole in his little sock.

"Are you okay?"

It's a soft bed, but I checked his condition because he fell down. However, Blake did not raise his head.

"Blake, what's wrong? Does it hurt?"

I asked with a smile. He might have been hurt because his body has become smaller.

"Tell me. Does it hurt a lot?"

When I asked again, Blake spoke in a small voice.

"Embwarrassing…"

'Umph.'

I held my mouth shut and desperately held back my laughter.

Blake's ears were red as ripe red beet. If I laugh here, he might really cry.

"It's alright. It's not embarrassing. It's because the bed is so soft that it's hard to balance."

"Yes, twat's right. I'll dwo it on the floor."

Blake got up and shouted with confidence. Unfortunately, the marble floor was too dangerous for the current Blake.

I lifted Blake back up and put him in the middle of the bed, while he tried to get off the bed with his short legs.

"Ahh, why?!"

He shouted in protest.

Is he really asking me because he really doesn't know why?

But if I say, 'It's dangerous to wear socks on the marble floor' he'll complain.

Of course, I wanted to see him protesting because it would be cute, but since it was winter, dressing up was the first priority.

"I'll dress you up."

"N, no!"

Blake blushed again and shouted.

"Then should I ask someone else to do it?"

"……"

As if it is worse to borrow someone else's hand, Blake shut his mouth tightly.

I picked up the white shirt that I liked the first time I saw it.

"Blake, you can button it yourself."

"Yes!"

He smiled broadly and nodded. I also stroked his soft hair and smiled.

"Oh my!"

"Gasp!"

"Wow!"

When Blake was dressed and went outside, Melissa, Hans, Edon, and Terry, who were waiting outside, were all speechless, and each of them uttered a short exclamation.

I fully understand their reaction. When I first saw Blake who got smaller, I was speechless because he was so cute. Now, he looked like a doll, not a human being in his pretty clothes.

I told everyone that he got younger because I made a mistake while practicing magic. I explained that there was no problem and that it would be back in a month, so everyone looked at Blake, who had become smaller with twinkling eyes.

However, the expression of the person who was adored by everyone was sullen.

It must have been quite a shock to not be able to button his clothes. He tried hard, but his tiny finger was not enough to perform the delicate task of buttoning up.

He tried several times but kept failing, and in the end I helped him.

Blake kept fiddling with the buttons as if he still had lingering regret.

I gave a big hug to Blake.

"Uwaa!"

"Our Blake is so cute, isn't he?"

"Yes, he's so cute."

"Really cute."

Edon nodded furiously, and Terry couldn't take his eyes off Blake. Hans smiled gently.

"How can he be so cute? It reminds me of the old days."

Melissa's eyes were moist. After she said that, everyone's expression became sorrowful.

Blake was cursed at the young age of five. The young Blake, whom they remember, was always in pain.

I'm happy that Blake grew up wonderfully and healthy. Tenstheon must have felt the same way.

But, I can't believe this small body handled such pain back then. He was so small and young.

I already knew it, but it was heartbreaking to see the young Blake in person.

"Pwut me down!"

I hugged the struggling Blake harder.

I'm going to experience only fun things with him for a month.

Side Story 4 – Blake has become smaller (4)

TL: Zimming

Everyone only smiled seeing Blake's cuteness, but in fact it was a serious issue.

There may be some people who would target Blake as he was vulnerable at the moment. Nothing good will come out if this gets found out by people outside.

That's why it must be a top secret that only few people knew, so me and Blake decided to stay in the royal villa a little far from the capital for a month.

Some servants and knights we trusted also followed us.

Me and Blake rode a carriage as we headed to the villa. Objectively, the situation was serious, but in reality, there was no one to target the imperial family now that Richard was gone.

As a result, we were in a good mood as if we were traveling.

"Blake, look at that. There is a big bird on the tree."

"…yes."

But only one person was not happy.

Blake continued to be sullen ever since we came out to the palace.

Seeing him fiddling with buttons with a sad face, it must have been shocking for him not to be able to wear clothes alone.

"It's hard because it's a pearl button, very slippery. If you try it with another button, I'm sure you can do it."

"Yes…"

I comforted him, but Blake's expression didn't come off easily.

"What's wrong?"

"Anthia…"

"Yes?"

"Dwop me off."

He lowered his head and said that.

Right now, he is resting on my lap as I hug his waist. He must have not like this.

But I refused immediately.

"No, it's dangerous. You'll be in trouble if you fall."

Although the imperial carriage was larger and more stable than other carriages, it still rattled a lot compared to cars in modern times.

Also, the carriage didn't have seat belts, so I had to hold him tightly.

"I won't fall!"

Blake was upset.

"No, it's really dangerous."

"Dwon't say that!"

He struggled angrily to get out of my arms. At that moment, the carriage rattled as Blake's body tilted forward.

"Ahh!"

I was also surprised and hugged Blake's waist tighter.

"See, I said no. You need to be a good boy."

Blake rolled up his small finger and clenched his fist.

"Unfwair."

"Huh?"

"It's unfwair!"

"Ahh."

I barely understood what he said and nodded.

"What's so unfair?"

"Instwead of a day, I should've changed Eunhan fow a month!"

He vented his anger by saying unknown things. What happened to Eunhan?

The royal villa was like a small castle.

I wanted to look around the villa, but I decided to go to bed because it was already late at night.

Sleeping in a new place really feels like I'm on a trip.

"Blake, let's change into pajamas."

"Yes."

Unlike before, he was obedient.

"Do you want to do the buttons alone?"

"No."

Blake shook his head.

He looked so sad, I felt sorry for him but I wanted to bite his cheeks because he looked so cute at the same time.

"Anthia."

"Yes, Anthia is here."

The way he called me was so cute that I teased him, Blake stared at me.

"Dwon't copy me."

"Haha, okay."

"……"

He was still sullen and continued,

"Whese's my right?"

As he became smaller, Blake couldn't wear our wedding ring.

"I put it in the jewelry box."

"Gwive it to me!"

"No, you'll lose it."

"……"

His shoulders drooped. I felt sorry for him, but if I give it to him now, he'll really lose it.

"Aren't you tired? Let's go to bed now."

"Okay…"

After changing to pajamas, the two of us lay side by side on the bed. It was a little smaller than our bed, but it was enough.

My Blake's gotten really small. I also prepared a special small pillow for him.

He sighed deeply looking at the ceiling.

I still can't believe this bizarre situation.

Whenever Blake sighed, his plump cheeks would bounce cutely.

It was so cute that I immediately grabbed both of his cheeks.

Blake looked at me in astonishment. He looked shocked.

Is that so shocking?

"Sorry. You're so cute."

"I'm gwoing to sleep!"

Blake moved his body to the other side. It looks like he's sulking.

I teased him too much today.

But his back was so small that I laughed again.

'No, no, no. If I tease him more here, he might cry.'

I gently patted him on the back, suppressing my urge to tease him.

"Good night, my baby."

I was going to sing a lullaby, but he turned around.

"I'm not a baby!"

No, I'm not trying to tease him. I just wanted to sing him a lullaby…

I laughed as I tried to explain.

When we were young, he also got mad when I wanted to sing him a lullaby. It really reminds me of the old days.

Instead of explaining, I hugged Blake tightly.

"Hmph."

Blake puffed up his cheeks, but soon fell asleep in my arms.

I grinned and carefully caressed Blake's cheeks which had no scars and curses now.

Blake sighed with melancholy as soon as he woke up.

"Blake, what's wrong?"

"I'm not back."

"He said you'd be like this for a month."

I rubbed his chubby cheeks with my thumb. It was so cute to see him a little puffy after waking up.

"I ownly turned him fow a day. It's unfair…" (I only turned him for a day. It's unfair…)

He said something I didn't understand again.

"Blake, why don't you apologize if you want to go back to normal?"

"No!"

He shouted firmly.

I guess he hated apologizing more than being a child.

Well, it was his choice, but I felt sorry to see him so sad.

"Blake, shall we go out?"

"Outside?"

"Yes, it's our first trip. Let's have fun."

When I was Rose, we camped together, but it didn't feel like a trip.

Blake smiled back as if he liked the word "first trip."

"Yes! Let's go! Let's go!"

Seeing him excited, he looked like a child.

It was 100 times cuter for him to smile like this than to have a gloomy look.

"Yes, let's go!"

I smiled broadly and hugged Blake. I have to change into my outdoor clothes first.

It was a secret that Blake became smaller and that we came here.

We changed into simple clothes and went down to the square near the villa.

It was not as wide and vibrant as the capital square, but it was lively.

Blake failed to button up again today. This time it wasn't a pearl button, it was a normal button.

He was sad for a while, but fortunately, he seemed happy when he saw the scenery of the square.

"How old are you. Three years old?

"No."

Blake said coldly.

"Oh my, you speak so well. You must be four."

"……"

The auntie smiled and praised him, but Blake was silent.

"But what's your relationship? Your nephew?

"I'm not hew nephew!"

Blake flared up and added,

"We're a cwoupl—."

I quickly replied, covering Blake's mouth in a hurry.

"My younger sibling."

"Really? So that's why both of you are so beautiful. Your parents must be happy."

"Haha, but he's not a girl."

In this situation, I only said that he was younger than me, but he looked so beautiful that she must've thought he's a girl.

"Oh, really? He was so pretty that I thought he was a girl. Child, I'm sorry."

"……"

The lady apologized, but Blake shut his mouth.

Then a child came out of the store.

"Oh! Mom, who is it?"

A boy, who looked about five years old, ran quickly pointing to Blake.

He looked like a very healthy and brave child.

"He's the customer's younger brother. Pretty, huh?

"Yes! Pretty!"

The child smiled broadly and kissed Blake on the cheek.

"……"

Blake hardened, and I was surprised.

"Oh my! Coby, what are you doing!"

The auntie shouted at her son in surprise.

But Coby smiled brightly.

"I'm going to marry her!"

Side Story 5 – Blake has become smaller (5)

TL: Zimming

After we got out of the fruit store, we went back to the villa.

Blake's expression was gloomy.

"My Blake has received a wedding proposal huh?"

When I told him a joke to warm up the atmosphere, he burst into tears.

"……"

"I'm sorry. I'll protect Blake next time.

I didn't know that the child would kiss him so suddenly. Kids are so unpredictable these days…

"That's not why I'm angwy."

"It's not?"

"Yes, it's only a cwild."

Blake twirls the cherries in his hand.

The fruit store auntie said she was sorry and gave it to him.

"Then why are you angry?"

When I asked, he was silent for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth.

"Am I youw younger sibling?" (Am I your younger sibling?)

He must be upset that I said he's my younger sibling. But…

"Then what do I say? We can't call them we're husband and wife."

"Why can't you tell them that I'm youw husband?!"

Blake raised his voice.

"But I can't say that I'm married to a baby."

"What…?"

He turned and looked at me. He looked shocked when I said the obvious thing.

Then the carriage rattled.

"Blake, sit properly because it's dangerous."

I made him sit on my lap first.

"……"

Blake sighed loudly without saying a word. His plump cheeks rose up and went down cutely.

"I'll make you a delicious dish with the ingredients we bought in the square."

"I'll hwelp you too!"

Blake's eyes twinkled. I felt relieved to see him excited again.

Is it because he had a child's body? He was quickly sad by small things like he was really a child, but he was also quick to forget his anger.

"No, it's dangerous."

"It's okay! I can do it! I helped you a wot when we wewe young!" (It's okay! I can do it! I helped you a lot when we were young!)

"You're much younger now."

He's way younger than before when we met for the first time.

"I'm not young! Just smaw!" (I'm not young! Just small!)

"But your body can't handle it. I'll make you something delicious soon, so just wait a little bit."

I stroked his fluffy hair and looked at Edon.

And then Edon comes quickly to Blake's side.

"Your Highness, let's go this way."

"Yes…"

He followed Edon with a sullen expression.

Blake flopped down on the chair.

The knights were around Blake, as he laid down on the grass.

"Wow."

"Oh my god."

The knights' eyes twinkled. They couldn't bear to see the cuteness of their small master.

Blake remained close to Ancia, so they didn't have a chance to look at the little master.

They thought he was cute when they saw him while guarding at a distance, but it was even more cute to see him this close.

"His Highness is so cute."

"That's right. Very cute."

Everyone was admiring his cuteness but Jayden reacted a little differently than them.

It didn't look so good to see the distracted men huddled together while admiring his master.

No matter how small and young he became, he could only see the fierce master in front of him.

Moreover, Blake's expression was cold when everyone said he was cute.

'This is disturbing.'

Jayden took a step away and watched the situation, as Blake screamed.

"Don't say I'm cute!"

"But you're the cutest child I've ever seen!"

"I awready know that! You think I don't know?"

When Blake spoke so confidently, the knights were surprised.

But he didn't care and continued.

"You cwan't say I'm cute from now on! If you do it again, you'll be punished!"

Blake declared. However, the knights only held back their laughter at their small master, who spoke confidently with a small body.

"It's twue!" (It's true!)

Blake once again warned.

"Yes, sir."

"Would you like to play with us?"

"Your Highness, what do you want to play?"

"I don't want to pway! Am I a kid?!"

Blake vented his anger, but the more he did, the more the knights couldn't hold his laughter.

Jayden watched the scene with a pale face. He'll be back in a month, aren't they afraid?

Then Edon, who was next to Blake, approached Jayden.

"Jayden."

"Yes, sir."

"You look pale. Are you sick?"

"N, no."

He shook his head.

"But why are you standing so far away?"

"No, I'm just a little fascinated."

"Fascinated?"

"His Highness had a different appearance when he was young. You know exactly why."

Blake was cursed when he was young. He was despised by everyone and confined to his palace because of his appearance. Even though now the curse was lifted, the scars from that time would have remained, but he was unfazed by the sudden attention.

"It's all thanks to Her Highness."

Edon smiled happily at Blake who was surrounded by the knights.

"Her Highness?"

"Yes, because she praised him every day."

As a child, Blake considered himself a monster. But it has changed since he met Ancia.

Ancia told Blake every day that he's beautiful and not a monster. After that, the darkness that had deeply settled in his mind disappeared gradually.

Edon smiled vaguely as he recalled those days.

"I'm not a baby!"

In the meantime, Blake was still protesting against the knights.

"Blake, you should eat fried mushrooms too."

Blake shut his mouth and shook his head.

He became even more picky than before.

"You need to eat it, if you don't you won't grow."

"I'm already an adult!"

Blake was upset.

It seems that he was always angry as he got smaller. However, he was so cute that I wanted to keep teasing him.

"Have some beans too. You need to eat beans if you don't want to keep being small like beans."

"……"

Blake put down the spoon with a teary face. Was I too harsh?

"Blake…"

"I won't eat it!"

"Sorry."

"I'm not gwoing to eat it…"

"Then shall we have peaches for dessert?"

"I hate peaches!"

Did he hate peaches that much? Oh right!

"You need to grow up a little bit more if you want me to lift your curse."

"I have grown up already!"

"You should be much bigger than a chestnut."

"Chestnut…"

"No, wait, you look more like a peach."

"Peach."

When he was a child, Blake did not like chestnuts and peaches since I said that.

I was going to convince him this time, but I unintentionally teased him again.

"I'll go back!"

Blake came down from the chair.

"Blake…"

"I'll go back alone!"

He went outside after saying that.

I tried to follow Blake from behind, but Edon dissuaded me.

"I'll follow him, Your Highness."

"Please."

I looked at Blake's back as he stomped with his short legs.

"Dwon't follow me! I'll go back alone!"

Blake ran to the hall while shouting at Edon.

"Sir, what's the matter?"

After hearing the crown prince's voice, Jayden rushed up to Edon and asked him.

Then Edon explained the situation with a serious face.

"…he's sulking."

"I see…"

Jayden was speechless and shut his mouth tightly.

Anyway, it was their duty to escort the young prince.

No one would dare break into the royal villa, but they could not leave Blake alone.

They secretly followed Blake.

If it were Blake's usual self, he would have noticed it soon, but now he was only a child.

Blake headed to the stable.

"Josh!"

He approached Josh, his favorite white horse.

Josh stared at its owner strangely who had changed overnight.

However, it felt the power of light from Blake's body as it finally recognized him.

Blake hugged Josh tightly.

"Josh, I'm so sad twoday."

After Ancia was gone, Blake felt sorrow and loneliness. However, there were times when sadness and pain were overwhelming to him.

When he experienced it, he would tell Josh how he felt like he did today.

"Anthia tweated me like a baby." (Ancia treated me like a baby.)

"Hiing."

Josh cried as if he understood what he was saying.

"She said that I'm hew sibling."

"Hiing."

"She also said I was smaw like a bean." (She also said I was small like a bean.)

Blake complained to Josh about what happened today.

"How could she do that?"

Side Story 6 – Blake has become smaller (6)

TL: Zimming

Breaking away from the pressure to speak clearly in front of Josh, Blake told everything comfortably. Thanks to this, his pronunciation became worse.

"I'm swo ashamed of myself."

He stomped and sigh, then the voice of a young man was heard from behind him.

"Ah, cute…"

Blake was startled and looked back at the sound.

"Who awe you!"

Edon and Jayden, who were hiding and watching Blake, walked out.

"Have you heawd evewything?" (Have you heard everything?)

The two nodded at Blake's question. At that moment, Blake's face flushed red.

"Huwaa!"

"Blake!"

When I heard that Blake was crying, I hurried downstairs.

"Anthia!"

Then the crying Blake came into my arms.

"Blake, why are you crying? What's going on?"

"The two men swanderes me." (The two men slandered me.)

Blake said while crying sadly. I could barely understand what he said.

"What's going on?"

I asked Edon and Jayden who were standing next to me.

"That…"

The two men took a look at Blake. Is it difficult to explain?

"Blake, let's go into the room first."

I sent the crying Blake to the bedroom and heard from the two.

"So you were watching Blake in the stable, and you said he was cute?"

"Yes, only that."

Edon glanced at Jayden.

Then he lowered his head.

"I'm sorry. I didn't understand why the people made a fuss about him at first, but I kept looking at him and I thought he's so cute."

"Don't make excuses! I was barely holding it in but you said it out loud first!"

Edon being angry now seems a little weird….

Anyway, it was fortunate that nothing important happened.

"But did you see Blake talking to Josh alone? You should have called me if that happened!"

I didn't know he was complaining to a horse after leaving angrily. How cute was he? If Jayden couldn't stand it and said he was cute, he would have been really cute.

"I want to see Blake's cute side too!"

"…Is that a problem?"

Jayden was rather absurd. But this was a very important problem.

"If that happens in the future, make sure to call me!"

I made a personal request to them and went back to the bedroom.

Whatever the reason, Blake was crying and I couldn't leave him alone.

As I entered the room, I saw a bulging blanket instead of Blake.

"Sniff, sniff…"

Blake was crying sadly with his blanket over him.

Every time he sobbed, the blanket went up and down a little.

It was heartbreaking to see that little body crying. Even if the reason is only because he was embarrassed to be caught complaining to the horse.

"Blake."

His body trembled when I grabbed the blanket.

"Dwon't."

"Huh?"

"I'll be alone."

"Well, should I go out?"

"Hiing."

Blake whined when I said that. I think he didn't want me to go out.

I smiled and tried to take off his blanket. Blake then grabbed the blanket to his side.

But his little finger didn't have any strength, so it came off so easily.

"I twold you not to! But you took it off!"

Blake then protested.

His habit of omitting vague sentences started again…

But seeing the tears dripping from his big eyes, it seems like he didn't say it unintentionally.

I just wanted to hug him.

"Blake, why are you crying?"

I hugged him and asked.

"They've swendered me." (They've slandered me.)

"It's unintentional, it's because you're cute."

I tried to comfort him, but Blake burst into tears.

"Huwaa!"

"Why are you crying?"

"I dwon't want to be cute to Anthia." (I don't want to be cute to Ancia.)

It's even more cuter to cry after saying that.

But I desperately held back the smile on my lips.

"You're a crybaby."

"I'm not."

"You are."

"No, it's bwecause of Baekhan."

"Yes, yes okay. My husband is not a crybaby."

I patted Blake's back. Then Blake looked up at me.

"I'm Anthia's husband right?"

"Of course, my husband is Blake."

I tapped Blake's chubby cheeks.

"Hehehe."

Then, he smiled as if he had never cried. He's really like a child…

"Are you upset today?"

"Yes…"

He nodded his head.

"I'm sorry. I was too excited to see you when you're young, so I teased you a lot."

"Do ywo like me getting smawwer? Does Anthia want me to stay smaw? You don't like big ones?" (Do you like me getting smaller? Does Ancia want me to stay small? You don't like big ones?)

Blake's expression quickly became sad.

"Why do you think so?"

"Anthia likes cute things."

I said I like cute things when we were young, but did he still have that in mind?

He must have thought that I like the cute Blake more than the grown up Blake, so every time I said that he was cute, he must have a hard time.

I smiled and hugged Blake tightly.

"That's not it, I like Blake no matter what you look like."

"M, me?"

"I like my husband very much. I like you whether you're cute or cool."

"Ah…"

His face flushed red. His eyes are puffy from crying and his cheeks are red, so he looks like a ripe apple.

"And I haven't seen Blake when you were this young. I know everything about you, but I want to see it with my own eyes."

I want to know everything about Blake.

It was an unexpected situation, but I was happy to see Blake when he was very young.

I swept his hair gently. Then Blake smiled.

I guess this is a complete relief.

"Me too! I want to see Anthia when you wewe young!"

(Me too! I want to see Ancia when you were young!)

Umm…if I was the one younger…

"Bwaike! Bwaike!"

"Haha, Ancia, you can't even pronounce your husband's name?"

It was noticeable that my tongue will be shorter and I couldn't even say "Blake" properly, I will be teased by my groom.

Oh, no. I hate it.

It was terrible just imagining it.

"I'm not going to change. I won't make Baekhan angry, I'll also apologize right away."

I quickly kissed Blake on the cheek and gave him a necklace.

"Oh! My ring!"

He smiled broadly at the wedding ring hung on the necklace.

"Did you do it fow me?"

"Yes, you should have your wedding ring as well."

"Thank you wife!"

Blake looked at the ring and was as happy as a child. No, he's a real child.

"Anthia, I love you!"

Blake clasped my hand with his small ones. I gave him a big hug.

It was a night of tears and laughter.

"Your Highness, you are wonderful!"

"You look so majestic while you're walking."

When the news broke that Blake cried last night, the knights were anxious to appease their little master.

They began praising Blake's every move in the morning.

While he was walking with his short legs, Blake glared at them.

Then the knights quickly fired the next compliment.

"Your eyes look so magnificent too!"

Unlike their words, however, their expression was like an uncle who thought the child was so cute.

"Don't."

"We really mean it though…"

"Just say that I'm cute."

"N, no!"

The knights shook their heads in a hurry. Everyone was told that he shed tears after hearing that he was cute.

They were also told so by Edon. He said, 'It is forbidden to say that he is cute for the month.'

"Your Highness is very wonderful!"

"Yes! Indeed!"

"Enough, you can be honest with me. What am I syupposed to do fow being cute?" (Enough, you can be honest with me. What am I supposed to do for being cute?)

Blake said as if he was annoyed.

He was worried about this when he was younger.

Does my wife like cute people? What if she doesn't like me when I grew older?

There were also cute men even though they are an adult, but not Blake.

What if she doesn't like him who has changed so much?

He kept feeling depressed thinking about it, but he was worried for nothing.

Blake grinned as he looked at the ring necklace Ancia had hung on his neck.

His wife said she loves him no matter how his appearance is. She's just happy to see him.

If Ancia had become younger, he would have felt the same way.

So it didn't matter now.

He wasn't interested in any other person than Ancia anyway.

"Can I really say you're cute?"

"Whatevew." (Whatever.)

The knights cheered when they received their master's consent. And they hugged Blake.

"So cute!"

"You look so cute when you walk!"

"You're so cite while talking too!"

"Let go! I dwidn't tell you to hug me!"

Blake, who was hugged by the knights, shouted. The knights put Blake down, but in the meantime, there was constant praise for his cuteness.

Blake regretted allowing it, but it was too late.

Side Story 7 – Blake has become smaller (7)

TL: Zimming

I decided to make sujebi* today.

Sujebi is a Korean traditional soup consisting of dough flakes roughly torn by hand, with various vegetables.

I made one extra cauldron, and it was brought here. There is also a furnace, now I can cook with the cauldron.

"Blake, I'm going to put this dough on top of it. Can you do it?"

"Yes, I can do it!"

Blake seems to be happier, but I allowed him to help me cook because it's not good to treat him as a child too much.

But because the fire is dangerous, he could help me with easier things.

"Hehehe."

Blake was so excited that he ripped off the dough.

He didn't do a good job, the size was a mess.

But I'm more happy to see Blake's like this.

I patted Blake's head.

"Blake, good job."

"I did a good job?"

Blake's eyes twinkled.

"Yes, very good."

"That's right, Your Highness, you're so brilliant!"

"You're so skillfull."

Melissa and Terry made a fuss and complimented him.

Hans and Chelsea are taking a video of Blake. They were smiling and focused like parents who were filming kindergarten shows.

Tenstheon couldn't come because of work, but in fact, he'd rather be with Blake than anyone else.

So I was going to show the video to Tenstheon.

"Wow, are you done already? Now I'm going to put it in the soup."

I put Blake's dough into the broth.

The sujebi I boiled in a cauldron has been completed.

It would be delicious to sit around the cauldron and eat it on the floor, but then my Blake might catch a cold.

Me and Blake went into the dining room.

"It's hot, so be careful."

"Yes! Ah hot!"

As soon as he put the sujebi on his mouth, he was surprised and let it out again. I was surprised too.

"That's why I said to be careful."

I scooped the sujebi with a spoon and blew it.

"Here, ah—"

When I gave him sujebi, which was a little bit cooled, he hesitated a little bit. But soon opened his mouth.

"Dwelicious!"

He smiled broadly as soon as he ate sujebi.

"Really?"

"Yes! It's mowe dwelicious because Anthia made it!" (Yes! It's more delicious because Ancia made it!)

"No, it's delicious because Blake made it."

I poked his plump cheek lightly.

"Hehe."

Blake smiled innocently.

Ah, I became energized just by looking at his smile.

No matter how much I think about it, my Blake is the cutest in the world. Small or big, he's the same.

I smiled happily and fed Blake the sujebi.

I thought the piece of sujebi seemed too big for Blake, but fortunately it fit his mouth perfectly.

How can he eat so well? Just looking at him eating makes me feel full.

"Anthia eat too."

"Yes."

"Wife, eat a lot."

"Alright."

I started eating with a big smile.

I was about to have dessert after finishing my meal, but Melissa rushed inside.

"Melissa, what's the matter?"

"His Majesty is here."

"What?"

Blake and I looked at each other in surprise.

Me and Blake hurried outside.

"Father…"

"Youw Majesty…"

Tenstheon indeed came.

"Ancia, is everything all right?"

"Yes, but what brings you here?"

"I want to take a break after a long time."

He looked at Blake while saying so.

Tenstheon has never been on vacation or travel since he was crowned emperor. Resting is an excuse and he's worried about Blake.

"Bla…"

"……"

Tenstheon and Blake looked at each other in the eye. But before Tenstheon started to talk to him, Blake looked at the ground and avoided his gaze.

It was more awkward than usual.

Then Tenstheon lifted Blake up.

Good job, father! You did a great job!

I was about to shout "Father, nice shot!" as Tenstheon tapped Blake's stomach.

"You have a big belly."

"……"

Oh my god, I feel like he'll be upset because he worked so hard to make abs since he was young.

I've been teasing Blake lately, but I've never said anything about his stomach.

It was something that shouldn't be said. As soon as Tenstheon started the conversation, Blake cut him off.

"You must've a lot of meals…"

"Let go! Let go!"

Tenstheon tried to continue asking if he had eaten, but of course he couldn't do it properly.

Blake struggled, Tenstheon was surprised and put him down.

It seems that the relationship between the two has become further apart than it was seven years ago, or eight years ago.

Tenstheon seemed to have done his job in a hurry for Blake before coming to the villa.

He has been working nonstop since he was crowned. I'm sure he made a huge decision.

Therefore, I expected that this incident could lead to a change between their relationship.

However, the reality was not as great as I thought.

"Wife, this is good. Try it."

"Yes, thank you."

"Ancia, try this,"

"Yes, father."

He came to the villa from the palace, but there was no dialogue between Blake and Tenstheon.

Even during mealtime, they only talked to me, and didn't communicate with each other.

When the meal time was over, Tenstheon was stuck in the library to work.

Recently, Blake was in charge of some political affairs. But since he suddenly couldn't work, Tenstheon had more work to do than usual.

"Blake, why don't you bring your father some refreshments?"

If Blake gives the tea to him, Tenstheon will love it. But he said,

"Me? I don't want to…"

He's a very friendly person, but sometimes he's surprisingly cold.

Anyway, Blake was on my side all day. He did not want to visit nor talk to Tenstheon first.

Far from showing interest in Tenstheon, rather…

"How long will His Majesty be hewe? Awen't Siw Collin busy alone?" (How long will His Majesty be here? Aren't Sir Collin busy working alone?)

He seemed to secretly hope that Tenstheon would leave. He's not usually outspoken, but he didn't hide his feelings because he became a child.

"Blake, you don't like being with father?"

"Yes, I spend less time with my wife."

"We're together all the time except for mealtime."

"I want it to be jwust the two of us." (I want it to be just the two of us.)

He came towards me and hugged me. I gave him a big hug as well.

I wanted to be with Blake too. However, knowing about their relationship, I couldn't stay still. I had to come up with something to help them.

"Blake, I'll be back."

"I'm cwoming with you."

Blake clung to me when I said I'd go to the capital.

"Anthia, it's dwangerous alone." (Ancia it's dangerous alone.)

What is he talking about?

I decided to go out of the villa for a while to give time for Blake and Tenstheon.

"I need to go back to the capital. You stay with father for a while."

"……"

Blake was sullen and lowered his head. I don't know if it's because I'm away or because he doesn't like being with father.

"I'm only going out for one night."

"Hngg."

I rubbed his plump cheeks and looked at Tensteon.

"Father, I'll be back."

"Be careful."

When Ancia left, there was an awkward atmosphere between Blake and Tenstheon.

Breaking the silence, Edon says,

"Your Highness, do you want to go with me?"

"Yes!"

Blake nodded as if he had waited.

Edon, who had been with him since childhood, was much more comfortable than Tenstheon.

"Do you want me to carry you?"

"No."

"Then give me your hand."

"No, I can walk alone."

"But it's still dangerous. If you fall, Her Highness will be worried."

"Okay."

Blake nodded and held Edon's hand. It seemed that if a stranger saw it, they would think that Edon is Blake's father, not Tenstheon.

"Your Majesty, we will serve His Highness."

Edon spoke politely, and Tenstheon gave Blake a big hug.

"Uwaa!"

Blake, who was being hugged tightly by Tenstheon shouted. Tenstheon said,

"I'll go with you."

Side Story 8 – Blake has become smaller (8)

TL: Zimming

The knights at the place was surprised when Blake and Tenstheon came together as they hurriedly greeted them.

Blake's face, who was being held by Tenstheon was red,

Blake was often in someone else's arms after turning into a child, but he seemed uncomfortable being in Tenstheon's arms.

Blake ran to the knights as soon as Tenstheon put him down.

Tenstheon looked at his son without saying a word. The knights looked at the emperor's disappointed expression.

"Don't mind me, do as you normally do."

Tenstheon sat on a chair on the other side of the room.

It was the emperor watching them, it's the great Tenstheon that was recognized throughout the country.

They couldn't help but pay attention even if he said to not mind him.

"Lwet's go." (Let's go.)

Everyone glanced at Tenstheon's, and Blake pulled Edon's sleeve.

Blake wanted to be as far away from his father as possible.

The knights opened their eyes to the little master's small whisper.

"Your Highness, where shall we go?"

The knights were captivated by Blake's cuteness rather than their fear of the emperor.

In addition, the knight's were to serve the crown prince. It was their job to put Blake as the priority, not Tenstheon.

The knights surround Blake with twinkling eyes.

Then, Tenstheon said,

"It's dangerous. Don't go anywhere. Stay here."

"Oh, yes, Your Majesty."

Of course, even then, the emperor's order could not be ignored. The knights lowered their heads at Tenstheon's words.

Blake was sullen when he missed the chance to run away. Then the knight Alex sneaked in and gave him a present.

"Your Highness, take this."

"Wow!"

Blake's eyes grew bigger when he saw the gift. It was a small wooden sword.

Blake wanted to do sword training. But the sword was too big and heavy for him.

So he was sullen. Alex made a small, light wooden sword just right for Blake's body.

"Awlex! Thank you!" (Alex! Thank you!)

"Don't mention it."

"Hehehe."

Blake grinned as he drew a sword in the air. It was a genuine smile that he did not show easily.

Alex smiled proudly. But other knights were seething with jealousy.

'He's the only one praised by the crown prince!'

'I was going to give him a present first, but he beat me'

Alex flinched at the sight of the jealous knights. Blake swung the sword without caring about other people's reactions.

How long has it been since he held a sword?

Blake worked even harder on swordsmanship after Ancia disappeared in the valley of chaos.

He had never taken the sword off his hand since that day. However, after his body became smaller, he could not hold a sword at all.

It was awkward to hold the sword after a long time. In addition, his small body, which was hard to control, did not move at his will.

Blake held the sword together with his small hand, and the sword slipped out of his hand.

"Huh?"

Blake looked up in surprise.

Then, Tenstheon was seen holding his own wooden sword.

"Youw Majesty…" (Your Majesty…)

Did he tried to teach him swordsmanship like he did when Blake was a kid?

Although it was a short period of time, the memory of learning the sword from Tenstheon remained as a good memory for Blake.

Blake looked at Tenstheon with anticipation. However, Tenstheon's words were completely different from Blake's expectations.

"It's dangerous."

Tenstheon took the sword.

Right now, Blake's body was too small and thin. It was dangerous to swing a sword.

"I'll take this. Edon."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Just play ball with the prince."

"Yes."

Tenstheon had him bring the ball he had prepared.

Before Blake was cursed, he loved playing ball.

Tenstheon smiled remembering those days. But as soon as he sat down again, he heard Blake's voice.

"No! I dwon't like this! I'm not a baby!" (No, I don't like this! I'm not a baby!)

Blake sulked and threw the ball out of the chimney.

"Your Highness!"

The knights followed him in surprise. However, the person who was more surprised than anyone else was Tenstheon.

"Sigh…"

"Is there anything you're worried about, Your Highness?"

I sighed as Chelsea asked me.

"I wonder how my Blake is."

I purposely went out so that Blake and Tenstheon had time to be together, but I was worried about him.

"The knights are guarding him. His Majesty is also there. There would be no problem."

"I guess so…"

If he's with Tenstheon, he'll naturally take care of Blake, and they might get a little closer.

"Of course. So take a good rest today. You've had a hard time taking care of His Highness."

"It's not hard! I like it so much!"

Just looking at my cute and nice Blake heals me.

"Do you like His Highness that much?"

"Yes! I already miss him…"

I was just away for a while, but I missed him already.

It won't be long before he gets back to normal. Of course, I like him whatever his form is, but I wanted to cherish every moment with the small Blake now.

Chelsea looked at me and said firmly,

"You can't. It's not even long ago but now you're already looking for your husband! Forget everything and take a good rest at the hotel today!"

I was now in a hotel run by a Chelsea family. I was planning to stay here for a night today.

When I saw the peach tart dessert, I thought of Blake again.

"My Blake hates peaches…"

"Does it remind you of Blake?"

"Yes."

My Blake would have hated it if he saw it.

He would have looked so cute.

"I miss him."

Chelsea shook her head as I sighed again.

"Your Highness, you're getting married soon."

"We're already married but…"

"You're reporting it to the church this time. If that happens, it's over. You can't get out anymore."

Chelsea spoke with a very serious face. But it was a useless worry.

"I have no intention of escaping."

"……"

Chelsea seemed to be speechless for a moment, but soon continued with a grim look on her face.

"If you have a formal wedding this time, the Crown Prince will never let you go. He'll be chasing you from morning till you sleep!"

"That can't be true."

What does Chelsea think of Blake?

Chelsea was too absorbed to hear my answer.

"Of course it's true! You can't be alone like this from now on. His Highness has gotten smaller today, so he couldn't chase you. This could be your last night alone. You should enjoy it!"

"I, is that so?"

I didn't imagine it because I didn't intend to leave in the first place, but when she said I would be alone for just one day today, I think I should enjoy it.

"Yes! You won't have a chance unless it's today! Forget the Crown Prince today, put down your responsibility and enjoy!"

"Alright."

I nodded at Chelsea's words.

Right, Blake must be getting along with his father. I'll forget everything and rest today.

I put the sweet peach tart in my mouth, looking at the beautiful view outside the window.

It would have been nice to come here with Blake, but I decided to keep it a secret from Chelsea.

Blake was pouting.

After leaving the field, he wanted to go back to his room. However, Tenstheon took Blake to his study, saying it was dangerous to be alone.

The emperor's study in the villa was busy with people scrambling around working.

Tenstheon was sitting on the sofa opposite Blake and checking the documents.

It wasn't urgent, actually.

Ancia came to Tenstheon before she left and made a new request. She wants him to stay with Blake no matter what.

So he stayed up all night and finished the work he needed. However, in the awkward silence, he naturally went towards the documents.

"I'wll go" (I'll go)

"Hmm? What did you say?"

Tenstheon didn't understand what he was saying and asked again. Then Blake went to the table instead of answering again. He picked up a pen and wrote on a piece of paper.

[I want to go out.]

His handwriting was a mess but Tenstheon could read it.

After looking at the crooked handwriting for a long time, Tenstheon spoke firmly.

"No."

"Why!"

Blake protested strongly.

"It's dangerous."

Tenstheon could not leave Blake to anyone else. Not even the knights.

They gave the little boy a sword, and no one stopped him.

When Tenstheon spoke firmly, Blake shouted out what he had wanted to say for hours.

"I'm bowed!" (I'm bored!)

If it was the usual Blake, he wouldn't have said that to Tenstheon. He could sit still for days and days instead of hours.

But Blake was influenced by his younger body.

When Blake stood up with his short legs, Tenstheon was briefly surprised.

'Be careful…'

His son was bored.

But what should he do?

Tenstheon looked at the small Blake in front of him and thought of his favorite children's book. Actually, he already brought it.

But he forgot it when Blake said he didn't like the ball.

He couldn't play with a sword and other dangerous things. Then what would be good?

Tenstheon thought and opened his mouth.

"Would you like to check the documents together?"

Side Story 9 – Blake has become smaller (9)

TL: Zimming

"Would you like to check the documents together?"

"Yes!"

Blake smiled broadly and nodded.

As Blake liked it, the corners of Tenstheon's mouth naturally turned up. But the smile didn't last long.

"I'll show them what I used to do! I'll put them in jail!"

"Thwey must be wiped out!"

(They must be wiped out.)

"I'll get back at them! I'll teaw their limbs to pieces and kwill them!"

(I'll get back at them! I'll tear their limbs to pieces and kill them!)

It was a document about the crimes and punishments of nobles from all over the country

There was nothing wrong with Blake's words, but seeing him spitting out such words as a child, Tenstheon felt like he had made Blake do something terrible.

"You'd better stop."

"Why!"

Blake protested, but Tenstheon cleared the papers in front of him.

"Stop it."

Blake, who had been happy working for the first time in a long time, was suddenly robbed of his papers.

He quietly got off the sofa without further protest.

"Blake, where are you going?"

"Just walk."

"Let's go together."

Tenstheon followed Blake.

"No need."

"But it's still dangerous.."

"I'm nwot a real kid!" (I'm not a real kid!)

"……"

When Blake screams, Tenstheon pauses.

"It was mowe dangewous back then. If you were so worried, ypu shwouldn't have abandon me." (It was more dangerous back then. If you were so worried, you shouldn't have abandon me.)

There was sorrow in his voice. It was the first time that Blake himself brought up a story of the time when he was cursed.

Blake bit his lips and went outside. Tenstheon couldn't follow him.

Blake walked in the garden alone, forcing the knights and servants not to follow him.

'Why did I do that…what's wrong with me? I'm not a kid.'

He regretted what he had said and covered his head with his small hands.

But then he heard a child's voice.

"Oh! It's my wife!"

Wife? What do you mean? Besides, this voice is…!

Blake looked up in surprise. As expected, Coby was running toward him.

"I'm alwready married!"

When Blake refuted, Coby raised his fingers to his mouth.

He smiled as if it was cute seeing a child lie.

"……"

Blake shut his mouth without refuting.

He was a child anyway. There is no reason to argue with the utmost effort. He doesn't think he'll hear it even if he says it anyway.

In addition, he hurt his pride because he couldn't pronounce better than him.

"But how dwid you get hewe?" (But how did you get here?)

When Blake asked, Coby beckoned with embarrassment.

"Come here."

Blake followed Coby. Then Coby cleaned up the lush grass under the high wall and showed the hole under it.

It was a historical royal villa, but it had been left unused since Tenstheon took the throne. As a result, it was not properly managed.

"Dwid you find it youwself?" (Did you find it yourself?)

"Yes, I'm great, right?"

Blake was amazed to see the proud Coby.

What should he do with this guy who is proud of invading the royal villa?

"Where awe youw parents?" (Where are your parents?)

"I don't know!"

Coby turned his head. Did that guy also fight with his parents…?

"Lwet's go." (Let's go.)

"Where to?"

"I'll take you home."

Blake was going to tell the knights, but he just decided to just take him home.

If he tells the knights, he'll definitely get in big trouble.

Of course, if it were just him and Ancia, he would have been sent back with moderate admonition, but Tenstheon was strict with rules and laws. So he might punish him.

If this is known, he could have severely punished Coby's family as well.

Blake didn't want the case to get bigger.

Besides, his mind was a mess, so he wanted to go out for a while.

He's going out for a while, but it'll be okay. He's not even a real kid.

Blake came out of the villa with Coby through a hole.

He asked Coby to show him the way. However, Coby only circled the alley near the square. Blake felt like it was on purpose.

Blake asked impatiently.

"Whewe is youw house?" (Where is your house?)

"I don't know."

"Say it."

"No."

Coby pouted.

"Youw parents awe worried." (Your parents are worried.)

"Mom hates me!"

"What happened?"

Blake asked with anxiety.

"Mom only likes my brother! She bought him a sword, but not me!"

"Becwause youwe young." (Because you're young.)

"I'm not young! I'm all grown up! I'll be a knight!"

"……"

"She also doesn't let me eat candy! She's telling me to eat fruits! I want candy, not strawberries!"

"……"

Blake was worried that there might be some reason, but it was only obvious that he grew up with love from his parents.

"Don't tell me if ywo don't like it. Gwo back and tell them." (Don't tell me if you don't like it. Go back and tell them.)

Blake decided to go to Coby mother's fruit shop.

It's deep in the alley, but we could find it quickly if we went to the center of the square.

"I don't want to go. Let's just hang out."

"No, youw parents would be worried." (No, your parents would be worried.)

Blake spoke firmly to Coby, who was grumbling.

"Ck, I want to play with you."

Unlike Coby, Blake didn't have the slightest desire to play with a real child.

By the way, the child had good physical strength. It was not enough to hide in the royal villa, even though we circled the alley, he didn't show any signs of fatigue.

"I'wll give you a sword, so go back." (I'll give you a sword, go back.)

"Are you going to give me a sword?"

Blake said to Coby, whose eyes were twinkling.

"Yes wooden sword."

"Ck. I like a real sword."

Coby grumbled. He looks only six years at most but he wanted a real sword. That's why his parents are against it.

"You cwan't use a real sword. The one who'll be in danger is youw opponent, not you." (You can't use a real sword. The one who'll be in danger is your opponent, not you.)

"Wow, how do you know that?"

"……"

Listening to Coby, Blake recalled his childhood.

"It is impossible to hold a real sword in this state. You can put your opponents in danger."

Tenstheon had taught Blake the sword. He had a lot of fun when he learned the sword from him.

The only time he had fun, other than with Ancia when he was cursed.

"I hweard it somewhere. Anyway, Iw'll give you a real sword if you pwactice hard."

(I heard it somewhere. Anyway, I'll give you a real sword if you practice hard.)

"Really?"

Anyway, he had good stamina and was sharp enough to figure out the holes hidden in the villa.

He had some qualities to be a knight.

If he truly tries, he might be able to support him.

"Yes."

As Blake nodded, Coby grinned brightly and hugged him.

"Thank you, wife!"

Blake felt the urge to cancel his offer right away. "Hey, kids are fast these days."

Then, a group of men appeared.

Blake looked up at them. At a glance, they looked like beggars

"That little boy looked like a rich kid."

The man with a big scar on his face pointed at Blake and said.

"Look at the hair color and the eyes. Maybe the kid's not just a rich kid, he's part of the royal family."

As the green-haired man spoke, the person that came with him looked at Blake with greedy eyes.

Is he a trafficker? How annoying.

Blake wrinkled his eyes.

"Coby."

He whispered and called his name. Then Coby, who was trembling, replied quickly.

"Yes."

"I'll stop them, you run."

"Bu, but…"

He hesitated. He doesn't think he can leave Blake alone. But from Blake's point of view, it was much more annoying for Coby to be here.

"Kid, do you think you can run away from us?"

The traffickers giggled. Blake pushed Coby on the back, hesitating.

"If you'we here, you'll bother me. So go ahead."

(If you're here, you'll bother me. So go ahead.)

"Yes."

When Blake spoke firmly, Coby nodded his head.

"Hey! Get him!"

Side Story 10 – Blake has become smaller (10)

TL: Zimming

When Coby ran away, one of the traffickers tried to catch him, but he tripped and fell.

Blake wrapped mana around the man's leg.

Swordsmanship was difficult because his body was smaller, but he could use magic. Of course, Baekhan's power interfered with his mana, so it was difficult for him to show his skills as usual, but it was enough to deal with these guys.

When the attack came, they were surprised but managed to escape.

When the young child, who looked easy used magic, they looked surprised.

"What is this? He's a mage?"

"That little boy uses magic?"

"It's even more amazing! He has a beautiful face and power!"

"Yes, I thought it would be a little annoying because he's part of the Imperial family, but we can just sell him to the auction right away without having to negotiate with his parents!"

They're even working on a slave auction. I guess they're not just a neighborhood bully.

Blake stared at them and prepared for the next spell, and a man appeared from behind holding a girl.

"Ahh!"

"Child, this sister can get hurt badly because of you. So follow us quietly."

The man smiled slyly with a knife pointed at the girl's neck.

Blake put down his hand.

Coby kept running like a horse. It was incredibly fast as a child.

When Blake tapped him on the back, he cast a spell on him to run away quickly.

Coby didn't know the exact reason, but he still felt that Blake made him run faster.

He ran in a hurry. The place that Coby was headed for was not his house, but the royal villa where he met Blake.

The villa was on alert knowing Blake had disappeared.

"I searched the building, but I can't see him."

"Not even in the garden."

The knights rushed to report to Tenstheon.

Tenstheon closed his eyes tightly. It was his fault. Whatever Blake said, he should never leave him alone.

Where did that little kid go?

"Start the search right away."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Tenstheon and the knights went out of the villa, a child's voice was heard from a distance.

"Here! Help me!"

The child shouted at the Emperor.

Coby felt at a glance that he was Blake's father.

It's because they look alike, they're silver hair, red eyes, and somehow mysterious charisma.

Coby tried to run to him.

But the knights rushed to block him. He was a child who ran strangely fast. It was suspicious. Such a child could not approach the Emperor.

"Wait! It's alright, let him in."

Tenstheon ordered the knights.

The child looked straight at him and asked for help. He had a hunch that he might know about Blake.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

As soon as Coby got away from the knights, he ran in front of Tenstheon.

Edon's eyes grew bigger as the child approached. He was the child in the fruit shop who kissed Blake's cheek.

"Please save me! My wife was taken away by the bad guys while saving my life!"

"What do you mean a wife?"

Tenstheon was puzzled. Then Edon hurriedly said,

"He's talking about the Crown Prince."

"What?"

Blake was kidnapped. Tenstheon clenched his fist.

Tenstheon and the knights went to the place where Coby said, but Blake had already disappeared.

There were traces of Blake's magic all over place.

Even though he used magic, he was still kidnapped.

Tenstheon's face became coldly stiff. Edon and the knights' facial expressions were also grim.

"Do you remember any of them?"

"There were several people, and a man had a big scar on his face. A long scar on the left eye! The other man had green hair! He was short."

When asked by Tenstheon, Coby replied calmly, not like his age.

Blake was kidnapped trying to save this child. He felt sorry and wanted to cry because he was pathetic, but now saving Blake is the most important thing.

When Coby told the criminals' description, the captain of the guard who came running after hearing the situation shouted,

"Ah!"

"Do you know who it is?"

"Those people used to be in different part of the country. I heard they recently disappeared, but it looks like they've moved their base to this side. They're famous for being evil, they'll do everything to make money."

The captain added that they won't hesitate to kidnap the children.

"Blake…"

Tenstheon was even more furious. He might lose Blake again like before.

"Use all of the troops to find the Crown Prince."

As soon as Tenstheon gave the order, a huge explosion sounded nearby.

"No way…"

Blake…

Blake may be caught up.

Tenstheon rushed to the place where the explosion was heard. It was a building a little far from where houses were concentrated.

Smoke was rising from the explosion inside the building.

The building which appeared to be a prison, was in chaos. People were rushing out of the building and animals were escaping.

It seemed clear who kidnapped Blake.

Tenstheon tried to enter the building. Then the knights rushed to block him.

"Your Majesty, it's dangerous!"

"We'll save the Crown Prince."

"Get out of the way."

Tenstheon's voice was low. The knights could not speak any more and stepped aside.

Tenstheon ran into the building.

The building was dark and shady. There were many prisons made up of iron bars, and various people, including children, women, and men who appeared to be ethnic minorities, were trapped inside. There were even animals.

But Blake was not seen.

'Blake, Blake…'

Tenstheon walked into the building looking for Blake.

The criminal blocked Tenstheon, but they were no match for him.

Tenstheon asked, breaking the arm of the man plastered with tattoos.

"Where's the kid you guys brought a while ago?"

"O, over there…."

The man pointed to the door at the deepest part of the building. Tenstheon soon ran there.

"Argh!!"

Inside the room, there was an explosion and a scream.

What happened?

Tenstheon's heart sank, and Blake's voice was heard from inside.

"Ah!"

Tenstheon opened the door in a hurry.

"Ah, really! You'we so annoying!"

"Aagh!"

Tenstheon was surprised by the scene in front of him.

The people were all down, as Blake was stomping on their bodies with his feet and getting angry.

"Blake!"

It was the complete opposite of the worst situation that came to Tenstheon's mind. But it was a relief.

Tenstheon was relieved and hugged Blake, who was stomping on the people.

"Oh!"

Blake was surprised to see Tenstheon appearing suddenly.

"Why awe you hewe?" (Why are you here?)

"What happened? Are you alright? Any injuries?"

"Ah, yes."

Blake nodded his head.

As soon as they were in trouble, they brought another child and threatened Blake.

They didn't hesitate to kidnap a child. Blake was sure they weren't just kidnappers. That's why he came voluntarily to the main base on purpose.

Blake guessed right.

When he came to their hideout, many people were kidnapped and imprisoned.

Blake made a protective barrier for each prison. He doesn't want them to be held hostage.

As soon as he was finished making it, he used magic to beat them up.

But this is a prison that kept people locked up, not a slave market.

So he was interrogating them and asking them when and where the secret slave market was held.

"Ywo don't have to worry even though my body is like this now."

When Blake spoke indifferently, Tenstheon got angry.

"Why do you say that? How could I not worry!"

Blake was surprised.

Tenstheon shouted at him for the first time. But that didn't surprise him. Tenstheon's hands which were hugging him were shaking.

He felt just how much Tenstheon was worried about him.

"I'm sowwy."

Blake lowered his head.

Looking at the tired Tenstheon, he couldn't ask why he was so worried.

"No, it's alright."

Tenstheon hugged Blake tightly, and someone on the floor grabbed him by the foot.

"Sa, save me. That boy is a monster!"

The slave dealer shouted in terror. He was only a child. But he wiped them out with his small body.

It was something that ordinary people could never do. The slave dealer forgot that he had kidnapped the child and proudly asked for help.

He was incredibly brazen.

"He's definitely not a human being no…ahh!!!"

The slave dealer was unable to continue his speech. Tenstheon cut off his hand.

"What are you saying?"

"Agh! S, save me…"

"My son is not a monster."

Tenstheon's sword pierced his body again.

Tenstheon left Blake to the knights and slaughtered the remaining slave traders.

All those who were kidnapped by them were released as they found out where the secret slave market was held. He also secured a list of people who attended or traded in slave markets.

Tenstheon ordered all those involved to be taken.

After destroying the place, Tenstheon held Blake tightly and went back to the villa.

Upon receiving a message that the Crown Prince had disappeared, not only the guards but also the knights of the surrounding territory were gathered.

When the Emperor returned, they lined up to greet him.

However, in the midst of greeting, the knights' eyes were fixed on the Crown Prince who was held by Tenstheon.

On the way here, they were already reported that the Crown Prince accidentally became young while practicing magic. However, there was a huge difference between listening and actually seeing him.

The knights had a hard time holding back the word 'cute'. They were also surprised.

This is because Tenstheon, the emperor known for his cold and indifferent attitude, hugged his son like a precious treasure.

"Put me down pwease." (Put me down please.)

Blake's face flushed red.

He can't believe he's being held like this in front of everyone.

Blake whispered desperately to get off, but Tenstheon gave more strength to his hand.

Side Story 11 – Blake has become smaller (11)

TL: Zimming

'This is the worst thing ever. This must be a dream.'

Blake stared blankly at the emperor's bed. He couldn't believe this situation now.

Is he sure that he wants to sleep together with him? No way.

But Tenstheon's words shattered Blake's hopes.

"What are you doing? Let's go to bed."

He really wants to sleep with him. Blake looked at Tenstheon's eyes.

He happened to be in his arms all day today, but he didn't want to sleep together as he has already grown up.

"I, I can sweep alone!" (I, I can sleep alone!)

"No, it's dangerous."

"It's not dwangerous!"

"I don't know where you'll go again."

"I'm not gwoing. I won't gwo out." (I'm not going. I won't go out)

"No."

"Huuang!"

Tenstheon climbed onto the bed with the squirming Blake in his arms.

"N, no!"

Blake, who was struggling to get out of his arms somehow, saw a wound on Tenstheon's wrist.

"Awe you huwt?" (Are you hurt?)

"Oh, it's nothing."

Tenstheon hugged Blake and lowered the raised sleeve again. It was a wound he got when he was moving in a hurry to find Blake.

Tenstheon did not speak directly, but Blake could guess why he was hurt.

"I'll tweat you." (I'll treat you.)

Blake took his hand to the wound. Then the scar on the wrist disappeared with the light.

"Thanks."

"Nwo, it's nothing." (No. It's nothing.)

Blake bent his head and tried to go. But Tenstheon lay in bed holding him tightly.

"Hiing."

Blake didn't give up after he got up and found a way to get down.

Then he could hear Tenstheon,

"I love you."

"……"

Tenstheon conveyed his sincerity that he had not done so far.

"I should have protected you, I'm so sorry."

Blake looked at Tenstheon without saying a word. After a brief silence, he shook his head.

"No, dwon't mind what I said during the day." (No, don't mind what I said before.)

To be honest, during those days, he missed Tenstheon and blamed his father for not finding him

But now he knew.

Originally, the heir to the curse should be confined to the southern island, but Tenstheon placed him in a separate palace instead.

To the end, Tenstheon made a tremendous effort. He was protested by countless people, but he kept his son to the end, pretending to be indifferent. And he wasn't completely abandoned.

Those who were so good-natured that they did not despise the heir to the curse were selected and sent to the Amoria Palace, Eunhan was also asked to look after Blake before.

Above all, he could marry Ancia thanks to Tenstheon.

"I'm sworry for saying something so hwash. It wasn't my intention." (I'm sorry for saying something so harsh. It wasn't my intention.)

In the afternoon, he was so angry that his childish thoughts came out.

As his body becomes smaller, his thoughts also seem to have become younger.

"No, it's my fault. I wanted to hug you like this…I should've hugged you."

Tenstheon's face was full of regret.

The two have been separated for too long. Too much time has passed, without the opportunity to apologize and missing the timing.

"Blake, can you call me 'Father' just once?"

He looked so afraid and cautious speaking to him, unlike an emperor who commanded the empire.

Blake glanced to Tenstheon.

'Father.'

It was a word that he had never said since he was cursed.

It was awkward to say it, not because he didn't like Tenstheon or didn't want to admit that he is his father.

Of course, it was true that he had resentment when he was told to call him 'Your Majesty' instead of 'Father' before he was cursed.

In addition, there was a frustration that Tenstheon could not recognize a monster as a son who was cursed like him.

Even after he knew it wasn't true, he couldn't say 'father' like before.

Blake was so nervous that he cleared his throat. And he told Tenstheon,

"Fwather."

"……"

Blake was disappointed in himself.

He can't even pronounce the easy word 'father' properly. It's been a while since he said this…

He cleared his throat just in case he made a mistake, but it didn't work.

Blake's face flushed with embarrassment.

Tenstheon, however, hugged Blake with a happy expression, as if he didn't care about his pronunciation.

"Thanks, son."

He kissed Blake's soft cheek.

He can't believe that he kissed his grown-up son!

Blake hated it, but when he saw Tenstheon smiling brightly, he couldn't say no.

And maybe it's because his body got smaller, he didn't hate his father's kiss as much as he did when he was young.

Blake smiled and said once again.

"Fwather."

……

And once again, he was disappointed in himself.

When I heard the news of Blake, I hurried back to the villa.

They lost Blake, but they found him right away. I received a letter from Tenstheon that I don't need to come back right away, but I couldn't take a rest in the hotel.

What happened?

How did they lose him? Are you sure he's gonna be okay? You didn't lie to reassure me, did you?

On the way back, my heart felt like it was going to burst due to nervousness.

"Your Highness, you're back already?"

Melissa was surprised to hear that I had come back.

"Where's Blake now?"

"He's in His Majesty's bedroom."

I hurried to Tenstheon's bedroom.

While walking down the hall, Melissa told me the details.

Blake and Tenstheon are said to have destroyed the place. And they must have returned to the villa safely.

"Everyone's safe. Don't worry about it."

I was relieved to hear Melissa say that, but the worries didn't go away.

She said Blake had come home with Tenstheon, was it the right choice to leave them alone?

Then he must've asked him to sleep with him tonight.

When I opened the door carefully, I saw Tenstheon and Blake sleeping on the bed.

Blake, who fell asleep in the arms of Tenstheon, looked very comfortable. There was also a peaceful smile around Tenstheon's mouth.

When I saw the two, the corners of my mouth went up by itself.

I guess I was worried about nothing.

I closed the door quietly and went outside.

Several things happened even though I only went out for a day.

The next day, Blake called Tenstheon differently.There was only a little problem.

"Fwa, f, nono, fwa, ther."

He wanted to call Tensteon 'father'. But it wasn't easy.

"Fwather!"

He spoke one letter at a time and when he spoke quickly, Blake still couldn't do it.

"Hiing."

Blake who failed again this time pouted. Tenstheon smiled brightly seeing his son.

"That's alright. It's enough now."

"Right Blake, you did a great job."

I agreed with Tenstheon. However Blake didn't change his expression.

Tenstheon hugged Blake and put him on his lap.

"T, there's Anthia hewe!" (T, There's Ancia here!)

Blake's face was flushed red. However, the smile did not leave Tenstheon's mouth.

"Blake, if 'father' is too hard for you, how about dad?"

No, father, are you being greedy now? How many 'father' have you heard from Blake?

Oh my god. He's doing great. You're doing great, father!

I clapped my hands inwardly.

But Blake was embarrassed.

"No, I dwon't want to. E, embawassing…" (No, I don't want to. E, embarassing.)

Tenstheon smiled happily at Blake, whose face had heated up.

The tip of my mouth also went up.

"Blake, ah—"

When I fed him pudding for dessert, Blake opened his mouth like a baby bird and ate it.

How can he be so cute when he chews?

"Dewicious!" (Delicious!)

"Iw'll do it like Anthia too!" (I'll do it like Ancia too!)

He came down from Tenstheon's lap and came to me.

I put Blake in the chair next to me. He picked up a spoonful with his small hand, then scooped up the lemon jam and put it in the tea.

He started stirring the spoon very fast.

After stirring all the jam, Blake shouted with a proud look,

"I stiwed as fast as Ancia!" (I stirred as fast as Ancia!)

"……"

I was silent. But Tenstheon burst into laughter.

"It's just like Ancia."

"Hehe, she's as fwast as a baby." (Hehe, she's as fast as a baby.)

"That's right. Ancia does it quickly."

"……"

He doesn't act like how a child would, he acted like Koreans!

I couldn't explain and shut my mouth.

One problem has arisen since the relationship between the two recovered. Whenever they have the time, they make fun of me together.

I pouted and then burst into laughter afterwards.

Well, actually, I can be teased.

I was so happy that Blake and Tenstheon were naturally communicating with each other.

Side Story 12 – Blake has become smaller (12)

TL: Zimming

After the meal, Tenstheon reached out to Blake.

"Blake, let's go to the Phillipa Palace."

"Yes. Anthia, I'll be wight back." (Yes. Ancia, I'll be right back.)

Blake held Tenstheon's hand and waved at me.

"Yes, good luck."

After the incident, we returned to the palace.

It was also revealed that he had become smaller when troops were called in to find Blake. Therefore, there is no reason to hide in the villa.

Furthermore, the news spread throughout the empire that Blake used his small body as a bait and destroy the slave trade.

People praised the Crown Prince, and as worried as she was, there was no one who dared to do anything just because he became smaller.

The incident played a big role for their return to the palace.

But that's it, I scolded Blake for his behavior.

"You've become a hostage on purpose, how could you do such a dangerous thing!"

"Anthia, Anthia, are you mad at me?" (Ancia, Ancia, are you mad at me?)

As soon as I wanted to scold him, Blake's big eyes were filled with tears.

"Blake, what's wrong?"

"I'm swo sad that Anthia's angwy." (I'm so sad that Ancia's angry.)

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Don't cry."

I tried to scold him, but in the end, I was busy trying to appease him.

Anyway, the relationship between Tenstheon and Blake has been restored, so it's a good thing.

I smiled and looked at Tenstheon and Blake, holding hands tightly.

Blake sat on Tenstheon's lap and checked the documents.

He didn't want to look like a child in front of Ancia, but when he was alone with Tenstheon, he didn't care if his father treated him like a child.

It was awkward at first, but he quickly got used to it. Above all, this posture is comfortable when checking documents.

Tensteon handed over the papers nicely to Blake.

"I think we can twake cawe of this." (I think we can take care of this.)

"Yes, that's what I thought too."

However, since he became sulky when treated too much like a child, he asked him to participate in political affairs for two hours a day. In addition, there were tasks that required Blake's confirmation.

However, harsh issues were left out in advance to prevent Blake from encountering it.

This is not an office, but a room on the top floor of the Phillia Palace.

Recently, there have been too many people visiting the office to see Blake in person.

Even the treasurer, famous for being indifferent and cold, apparently wanted to come to the office.

Blake wasn't interested in whether his servants came or not, but Tensteon didn't want to lose his time alone with his son. That's why they went up to the top floor.

"How's Augan Tedbagger Dinessa?"

"Huh? What? What did you say?"

When Tensteon asked, Blake puffed his cheeks.

"Why can't you undewstand me?" (Why can't you understand me?)

Before, Blake was ashamed of not being able to pronounce well.

But after a month of being smaller, he showed a confident attitude to his pronunciation and was blaming people for not understanding it instead.

In addition, people from Amoria Palace understood Blake surprisingly well.

But, isn't this a bit too much? Is there anyone who can understand him?

Tensteo smiled even thought it was somewhat unreasonable. Blake was also happy to complain to him.

"I'm sorry. Tell me again."

Blake wrote on a paper instead of speaking.

[How is the construction of the embankment on the Aul River going?]

Oh, was that what he was saying?

Tenstheon answered,

"We're going to start in earnest next month."

"Ah…"

Blake nodded his head.

"Blake, are you mad?"

"…you undewstand evewyone." (You understand everyone.)

Blake spat out angrily.

"Huh?"

"Eunhan wods wew cat's wods, but you undewstood them all." (Eunhan's words were a cat's words, but you understood them all….)

Blake was talking about when Eunhan turned into a cat.

"Was it upsetting?"

"I just want to say it…"

It was clear that he felt disappointed.

Tensteon smiled. He was grateful that Blake was honest with him.

"I was wrong."

"Also don't let Anthia and him meet."

Tensteon was surprised. Ancia is very interested in eastern culture, so he thought they would get along.

He wishes that three of them could get along well. He thought so but didn't do it because Blake was reluctant to do so.

But Blake seems rather unhappy with it.

"Yes, I'll be careful next time."

"Remembew it!"

Blake made a new request. She must have really hated seeing Ancia and Eunhan.

"Okay, I'll keep that in mind."

Tensteon nodded and hugged Blake tightly.

"Blake."

"Yes, fwather."

Blake spoke slowly and carefully, but failed to pronounce "father" again this time.

Tensteon stroked the sullen Blake's hair.

"Blake, do you remember playing hide-and-seek here?"

Blake nodded his head.

"Yes."

"Do you want to do it now?"

When asked by Tensteon, Blake shook his head.

"Am I a kid?"

"Right, you're not a child."

He became smaller, but he is not a child. The child who used to hide in this room whenever he played hide-and-seek has already become an adult.

Tensteon kissed Blake on the cheek, remembering the past times,

"Huung!"

To his grown-up son!

Blake hated it, but Tensteon smiled happily.

Tomorrow will be a month since Blake became smaller.

Blake's behavior wasn't entirely like a child, but it was still a little different from how it was when he was an adult.

It's because his mind sometimes succumbed to his young body.

Blake forgave Tensteon. But it may be because he became young.

What if Blake returned back to his body? Would he still call him "father" then?

Tensteon was not confident.

Maybe today will be the last day to spend such a warm time with Blake. This moment may never come in the future.

"Blake, drink this."

I pass warm milk to Blake.

"Yes, thank you."

"Be careful because it's hot."

"Dwon't say that!"

Blake, who was drinking milk, was furious.

"Huh?"

"I'm nwot a real baby!"

"But you're so cute."

The milk left a white beard around Blake's mouth. I rubbed the mark with my thumb.

"What a baby."

I think he's said that because he doesn't like being treated like a child, but the more he emphasized that, the more I wanted to tease him.

"Hmm."

Contrary to expectations that he would be sulky, he shut up.

"Blake…?"

What's wrong with him?

"It's owkay. I'll be back tommowow." (It's okay, I'll be back tomorrow.)

Yes, it's only a day before Blake returns to his original form.

Now, he could say goodbye to this form.

I caressed Blake's chubby cheeks. Then Blake asked with a worried look.

"What if my body wasn't back?"

"We can't have a wedding."

"What…?"

Blake opened his eyes wide. Is that such a surprise?

"I can't marry a baby."

"I'm just joking. I'll wait until the baby grows up. So don't cry."

However, seeing him crying really sadly, I couldn't laugh or tease him anymore. I hugged him and soothed him.

Eventually, I made Blake cry on his last day as a child.

Warm sunshine poured over my face. I tossed and turned as I hugged my husband tightly.

But something was wrong. He didn't fit in one arm, and I felt a hard muscle.

I opened my eyes in surprise.

Then, I could see the face of a beautiful man who seemed not to be from this world.

His red eyes looked at me, with his perfect nose and sharp jawline that seemed to pop out of a book, also his fascinating lips,

She could also see hard muscles between his white shirt, long arms that can hold her in one arm, and long legs.

"I'm so embarrassed that my wife has been staring at me since morning.."

He even speaks in a man's voice. This man is ···!

"Blake!"

I got out of bed. Blake smiled gently.

"Wife, I'm back."

Side Story 13 – Blake has become smaller (13)

TL: Zimming

"Wife, I'm back."

I see. Blake returned to his original form.

Blake and Eunhan argued, but they said it was not serious enough to be enemies. So Baekhan wouldn't have done anything to harm Blake.

I thought I would come back later, but I was worried about the possibility that Blake might be harmed.

Seeing him returned to normal, I felt relieved in my heart.

At the same time, it was awkward.

Blake, who was small and cute like a rabbit, turned into a handsome and charming man overnight.

"You don't want me back? Do you like small ones?"

Blake lowered his eyes with sadness.

"No!"

I shook my head in surprise.

"There's no way I don't like it!"

I forgot for a moment because I saw him every day, but my husband's beauty was shocking.

I like him either way. The man I love is Blake himself, so it didn't matter what he looked like.

"I love you, Blake."

I gave him a big hug.

"I love you too."

Blake smiled brightly.

Blake's joy of becoming an adult again soon became a problem.

"You don't remember?"

"Yes, not at all."

He said he barely remembered what had happened in the past month.

"Really?"

"Yes."

Blake nodded his head.

He forgot everything when he was young….

This meant that not only the memories he had accumulated with me, but also the memories he had with Tenstheon disappeared.

They've barely gotten along, is it going back to square one?

Whenever I had a conversation with Blake, I thought of Tenstheon's expression, which was filled with happiness.

I couldn't even imagine how heartbroken he would be if Blake said he couldn't remember any of those days.

"Really?"

"…Yes, I think I had a long dream."

When I asked again, Blake's red eyes shook slightly.

I noticed a small change in his expression.

He doesn't really remember? I doubt it.

"Then you don't remember this either?"

"What?"

Blake opened his eyes. He looked a bit wary because I might notice his act.

"This one."

I picked up the letter on the table.

On the envelope, it said 'to my wife' in a poor handwriting.

"This is a love letter that the Blake from yesterday received, don't you remember?"

"……"

This letter was from Coby. Blake hated it as soon as he saw the letter yesterday.

And even now, just looking at the envelope made his face stiff.

"No."

However, he still claimed that he did not remember.

"Okay."

I nodded lightly and took out the letter from the envelope.

"Wife, this is Coby. Long time no see. How are you? I was very surprised that my wife left suddenly."

When I started reading the letter, Blake's expression froze.

"Wife, thank you so much for protecting me. Thank you for the wooden sword. My brother's really jealous. It's much better than his sword!"

"……"

His handwriting and spelling were terrible. The sentence was not smooth either.

But I naturally modified the awkward part and read it as if I was reciting a poem.

As I went on, I felt like I was reading an unknown symbol, not a letter.

He must have learned how to write, but I didn't think he knew it perfectly.

Maybe he asked his family to write it, but when they heard the letter, no one wanted to write it.

Even after we returned to the palace, some of the knights remained in Amoria Palace to deal with an accident.

People said Coby came all the way here by himself and delivered the letter.

"You must give it to my wife."

"Okay, I'll give it to the Crown Prince."

The knights said that they accepted the letter because Coby talked with tears in his eyes. They thought he was cute.

I praised them for their good work, but Blake flared up with his small body.

"Why awe you taking this? Who got it? Who got it!"

(Why are you taking this? Who got it? Who got it?)

I had managed to stop Blake from questioning the one who received Coby's letter.

The more I read the letter, the more red his face was. He's very cute.

Oh, so he remembered everything.

But he didn't admit it. Then I have no choice but to go all the way.

"I heard my wife is the Crown Prince. But I don't care. You're my wife. We kissed each other. I will be a great knight when I grow up! So I'll definitely go see my wife! Wait till then!"

"……"

I smiled at Blake, whose face turned into a red apple.

"Blake, did you meet someone else behind my back? For a month? How could you do that!"

When I snapped back, Blake grabbed my hand in a hurry.

"Stop…"

"Huh?"

"Please stop. I, I remember…"

He barely confessed the truth.

"You remembered everything, right?"

Blake nodded instead of answering.

"But why did you say you didn't remember?"

"…I'm embarrassed."

He lowered his head and spat out. I was speechless when I saw Blake, whose ears and neck were red.

Ahh…

It was a cuteness beyond description! Regardless of whether he's small or big, my groom is the cutest in the world!

I gave my groom a big hug.

"Blake!"

As I went down to the first floor, I heard Tenstheon's voice.

He must have come early in the morning knowing that it was the day Blake came back to his body.

Tenstheon and Blake looked at each other. And silence came.

Don't tell me that their relationship has gone back to the old days as adults.

An uneasy tension swelled in. Tenstheon felt the same way as I did, so we couldn't open our mouth.

Blake opened his mouth in a suffocating silence.

"Father."

He grinned after calling Tenstheon "father" with clear pronunciation.

"Well, my pronunciation is fine now, isn't it?"

Tenstheon's eyes turned red. He didn't show it, but he was worried that the time he was recognized as a father would disappear like a bubble.

"Well done. It's perfect."

Tenstheon embraced Blake with one hand. And he looked at me with his other hand wide open.

"Father*."

TL note: she had always called him father-in-law, but I always tl it as 'father' only because it's a bit awkward.

I was going to hug him too, but Tenstheon shook his head.

"Not father anymore."

Right, he's not my father-in-law anymore. The day Blake called Tenstheon 'father' I said I would call him "father."

And it's finally time to keep that promise.

"Father."

I gave Tenstheon a hug with a big smile.

My father smiled and hugged the two of us.

Today is our wedding day.

Blake suddenly became smaller and preparations for the wedding were suspended for a month, but afterwards it went smoothly without any problems.

Me and Blake clasped our hands as we went into the wedding hall.

Unlike our shabby wedding ceremony as a child, the guest seats were full now.

The wedding hall was also decorated beautifully and elegantly.

Tenstheon smiled at us sincerely.

Even after Blake returned to his original body, the two remained on good terms.

However Blake didn't want him to treat him like a child.

"I can put my son on my lap. What do you mean?"

"Never!"

Tenstheon showed signs of disappointment, but Blake completely blocked his father's suggestion.

These days, it was the most enjoyable to see the two quarreling over small things.

Diana was sitting on the bride's guest seat.

She graduated from the Knights Academy and officially became my knight.

On the graduation day of the Knights Academy, Blake said he would also attend. I think he felt guilty because he couldn't attend her entrance ceremony before.

According to the rules of the Knights Academy, only the family could attend. However, Blake changed the academy's rules, saying that a brother-in-law is also a family.

I kept forgetting that Blake is the Crown Prince.

Diana was wearing nice pants again today.

She wondered if she should wear a dress because it was my wedding, but I told her that Diana should wear what she wants.

And now Diana, who wears a dark navy suit, looked very slick.

Melissa sobbed as if she was marrying her child in the guest room, Hans and Chelsea were busy trying to appease her. Also, even though it's not as much as Melissa, Edon and Terry were also in tears.

I didn't know they would be so sad.

Sir Collin was also looking at the two of us with a soft smile that didn't match his sharp appearance.

Eunhan and Baekhan also attended the wedding.

Eunhan said he promised Tenstheon a long time ago to attend if we had a formal wedding.

Blake and Baekhan growled as soon as they saw each other, but they managed to reconcile with me and Eunhan's mediation.

Blake and Eunhan met separately for a while and talked, but Blake's expression was more relaxed, although it was not clear whether they had reconciled or whether the misunderstanding had been resolved.

Well, even so, he still didn't seem to like Eunhan.

And there was Ser among the guests.

Ser was invisible to anyone other than me and Blake.

As a wedding gift, she made me and Blake a communication tool where we could chat with each other anytime. She said that she also hung on protective magic on us.

Amidst the celebrations of my family, people at Amoria Palace, friends, and countless others, me and Blake took a step forward.

We stood in front of Marron, the priest. He asked in a solemn voice.

"Blake Larish Geracillion, Ancia Raelle Geracillion, do you swear to love each other for an eternity?"

"Yes."

"Yes."

We answered at the same time.

"Under the pledge of eternal light, I declare that they have become a true couple."

The priest smiled and declared our marriage.

Me and Blake held hands and looked at each other.

We have become a couple for a long time. There were many twists, but our hearts were never shaken.

Therefore, it was refreshing to have a wedding ceremony again after being recognized by the church.

Our wedding ceremony was filled with happiness amidst many congratulations and blessings. I was touched remembering our childhood, when we were only the 'monstrous crown prince and a countess.'

Is Blake thinking the same thing as me?

We looked at each other for a moment and kissed each other.

Then the guests applauded.

We've walked on a thorny path. But we had fun, sad and hard times together. And we'll continue to walk together in the future.

From now on, there will only be happiness on our path. We'll be happy just to walk hand in hand together.

The End