# Chapter 47
"What is this?"
Ekian frowned as he stared at Judith.
Judith, whom Isabella had painstakingly adorned, was so beautiful that it would take the breath away.
Her red hair was tied up beautifully, and the emerald jewelry that matched her green eyes sparkled and sparkled.
Her dress matched her white skin perfectly, as did the elaborate makeup she had chosen.
"Yes."
Alteon's eyes turned to Ekian, and he was surprised by his eyes.
“Did you meet Judith Meeus?”
Alteon looked between Judith and Ekian, then said in a serious voice:
"It's beautiful, really. Have you ever enjoyed it as a pleasure device and then abandoned it after one night?"
"impossible."
Ekian shook his head in panic. He was already feeling a headache from how to solve this misunderstanding.
But he couldn't say it was a trick orchestrated by Duke Maius and his wife. He couldn't report a crime against the imperial family.
“There are circumstances... I'm not that bastard.”
In the end, that was all Ikian could say.
“Have you had an irresponsible night and then ignored it?
Doesn’t Your Majesty the Crown Prince know that I am not that kind of person?”
“Hmm.”
“Think again. I didn't come here to borrow money.”
“Well, that's true.”
Altaeon nodded seriously but did not soften his serious expression.
He lowered his voice
He asked:
“So, did you…did you really give that woman a drug, lock her up, and then assault her for days until she became pregnant with a child?”
"What?"
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“No, I didn’t believe it either, but there were rumors.”
Altyon took a look at Ekian's stunned face and shook his hands in the air.
"I heard everyone whispering today about Judith Maius. She seems to be more beautiful than they expected, and besides, they're talking about how much the Duchess Maius takes care of her,
“Which sparked a lot of talk.”
Ekian placed his hand on his forehead as if he had a headache.
From the beginning, when she announced that she was pregnant with Ekyan's child and suddenly decided to come in to play the bride, this scenario was predictable.
Being caught up in unnecessary rumors, and even becoming the subject of bad rumors.
Now, if they announce that she aborted the baby and even break up, those rumors will only get worse.
"It won't feel good. Even from my point of view, it's too much."
Altion said in a low voice.
“Before I came here, everyone was talking about Judith Mayus, so the rumors have probably gotten worse.”
“Ekian looked at Judith in silence.
Judith was already looking disappointed. Her profile as she stared into the distance looked vaguely lonely.
She had always acted confident, but the feeling of being criticized in this luxurious ballroom was certainly uncomfortable for her.
Ekian extended his hand towards her without realizing it.
When he saw her side features, he felt a strange feeling, really strange. As if she would run far, far away.
Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes without realizing it.
“Judith, Judith... where did you go?”
Suddenly, a strange image appeared in his field of vision.
“She is the woman carrying my child. Look for her. Look for her by any means. Even if you have to turn the entire continent, look for her by any means!”
“These were the first symptoms Ekian had experienced. He suddenly felt unable to breathe.
Later, he discovered that this was the first vision of the future he had experienced, the result of inheriting a very small amount of spiritual energy from his mother.
But at that time, Eqian didn't know it, so he had no choice but to turn pale and sway.
“...an entity? Ekyan!”
And the person who brought him back to reality was Altion.
“What happened to you?”
After blinking a few times, he saw the anxious eyes of the tyuns in the cold night breeze.
He asked, sighing:
“Are you worried she's the woman carrying your baby?”
After Iqian fully regained consciousness, he slowly nodded his head.
“Who said that?”
He tried to ask calmly, but his voice came out unintentionally terrifying.
“If you tell me who is behind those rumours, I will do everything I can...”
That was honest.
Ekian was the leader of the “Grey” information organization, and he had the ability to repay anyone who disturbed Judith many times over.
If informational force is not enough, he can use physical force as well. He wouldn't tolerate anyone making Judith look like that.
While he was exhaling anger without realizing it, Al-Tion said calmly:
“No matter who is behind it, if you don’t show up and protect her, the same rumors will continue to spread.”
Then continue with honest advice:
“Eqian, I have outlived you by a few years, so allow me to offer some advice that may seem rude. It is also in exchange for the warning you gave me.”
His voice reflected genuine concern for Ekian.
"I don't know the circumstances you're going through, but I know you're walking away from something you really care about. And I know you want to protect it from afar."
"But there are things you can't see from afar. Nor did you hear the rumors that were circulating about Judith Mayus inside the ballroom."
Alteon smiled gently and patted Ekian on the shoulder.
“No matter what you fear, it will be nothing compared to what you stand to lose if you walk away.”
“I am now on the verge of completely walking away from my father who is trying to kill me.
Even if I have to bear the stigma of killing my father, I will do it. Not because I am not afraid of this heinous act, but because there is no other choice. Because I also have a wife and children that I love.”
There was great strength in Tione's eyes now.
“In fact, I knew that His Majesty the Emperor might hurt me, but I was running away because I didn’t want to face it.
But instead of abandoning my loved ones, it's better to face it head on.
Ekian stared at Altion silently.
“Protect her yourf, Ikian.”
“Don't run away. “If you do that, the things you really cherish might escape.”
The Tyon stood opposite Ekian, who was standing in the moonlight, and smiled wickedly.
“From my perspective, you seem to want it too.”
Then he said in a voice full of regret:
“I would like to stay with my old friend a little longer, but I must go now. "It's my birthday party, after all."
Ekian knew that he could not delay time any longer. He held Tion's hand once and nodded.
“Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
“Rather, I'm the one who should be thanking you.” I will secretly bring a doctor not from the imperial palace,
And I will wear my armor too.”
“Please stay safe.”
"naturally."
Alteon smiled confidently.
“I hope you always stay safe in the future.”
He hugged Ekian again tightly, then left for the banquet hall after asking him to contact him later.
“Ekian stayed on the roof for a long time even after Al-Tion left for the hall
Parties.
He stared at Judith, who seemed to be enchanted, staring off into the distance.
Some time passed, then a handsome young man with brown hair, Hood, arrived and approached her to the balcony.
Judith laughed out loud when she saw Hood. Her smiling face was pure and beautiful. Beautiful from afar, and beautiful from up close. Hood smiled in return.
Suddenly, it occurred to Ekian that he had never smiled back at her. He always approached her while wearing a mask.
Hood spoke to Judith for a few moments, then escorted her back into the hall
Parties. Maybe they'll dance the first dance.
“Protect her yourf, Ikian.”
Suddenly, he remembered Alton's advice.
“From my perspective, you seem to want it too.”
“Altyon’s words were accurate.
Ekian turned and left the roof. He looked for a moment at the mask he had taken off earlier,
But he didn't pick it up.
That night, he decided to stand in front of Judith without a mask.”
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