As the Whimsy walked close to the lake, in the direction of their journey, at the farthest point of the junction of the city and the lake, there were people doing the same thing as Julius and them.

On the edge of Lake Eznik, there is the building of the Imperial Palace, which was once the old place used by the emperor, and now it has become the place of the governor of the region, and those who are under the emperor do have the right to use the old palace.

But now, the governor of the city, with Nicaea as the center and the surrounding area, is not using the palace, but has moved to the center of the city. Now, it is not the Governor who lives in this old palace, but someone else, who is more special, in a sense, more noble than the Governor, but in terms of function, of little use now.

A tall and thin young man stood on the tall building of the Old Palace, leaning against the fence, looking at the lake in front of him. He wore a loose robe, a traditional turban on his head, and a bright red feather. This kind of clothing enveloped his whole body, and only his face was still exposed. This is a young man with a somewhat thin face, but he does not give people a sense of weakness, because he has a long hooked nose, the tip of which is as sharp and conspicuous as the tip of a knife, and the pointed chin also gives people an inexplicable sense of oppression. The young man was not strong except that he was tall enough, but his face made a very strong impression: an eagle nose, a pointed chin, thin but slender lips, and those eagle eyes...... This is a person who can make people bow down by looking at their appearance.

As a prince of an empire, youth may be too impressive, giving people a sense of medical treatment and unexpectedness. Unexpectedly, he perfectly matched the people's impression of the royal family, with a vigorous spirit and momentum, and an appearance that made people feel awe. But this is out of imagination, because the feeling of this young man is so strong that it makes those who see it feel fearful. Whether it's good or bad, young people have managed to make an impression in the hearts of others.

The young man's eyes kept staring at the lake, and he didn't even blink a little, as if he were frozen. But after a while, he did move and walked inside. The old palace is now his home, and everything is furnished to his liking. As it is now, after leaving the balcony, the interior is full of bookshelves, not even the slightest decoration, and it looks like a small library that has not been cared for, or even has been abandoned. Not only are the shelves full of books, but there are also all kinds of books on the floor, and many of them are spread out and thrown aside, which is very casual.

In the center of this small library is a large table that can sit around a dozen people, and the table is also full of books and various small props. At the edge of this table sat the prince's attendant.

The woman has black hair, black skin, and black eyes...... Plus a pair of pointed ears. This is a young-looking female dark elf, with a dignified appearance that is well suited to serve the royal family, and although her skin color is not very flattering, skin color is never an issue in a place like the Crescent Empire. The female dark elf was sitting on the side, flipping through a book with a sheepskin cover. The book was so thick that it was about the size of a small shield in your hand, and the dark elves were reading it with relish.

But when the prince came in, her attention was distracted a little. "Have you seen enough? The lake that has been with you for several years, you should probably get tired of seeing it. "The Dark Elves were casual towards the youth, and their tone was not flattering. Although she is not a maid, as a female official, it can be said that she is very disrespectful to treat the royal family with such an attitude. The young prince didn't mean anything dissatisfied with the dark elf's attitude, or rather, he didn't care at all, "Maybe one day, he will leave here and never see this lake again." The young man replied, "Then let's cherish this time." ”

"What a confidence, Prince, do you believe so much that you can leave this place soon?" The dark elves' eyes were always on the book, and they were not on the prince who came in.

The prince sat across from the dark elves, and he looked at the dark elves who were reading a book as if they were looking at a work of art. "I've heard that a lot of men have approached you lately because the nectar of the black rose is more attractive?"

The female official chuckled a few times and turned the page again, "Even if it is a noble prince, it is better not to talk about such shameless words, it is very impolite to women." ”

The prince didn't take the female official's words, but just looked at her for a while, and then continued: "Is it interesting for you to attract men?"

"I'm not such a woman, Lord Murad. The female official still didn't look at the prince, and continued to maintain her rhythm, "But men are creatures who always pursue beautiful things, and I can't help this." ”

The young man, the prince, Murad, made a mocking voice, "What a bad interest you have. ”

"You should care about yourself instead of caring for me, Prince. The female officer said, "Your behavior is too casual, and it is not very good for this country." ”

"What is the importance of a deposed emperor? Prince Murad let out an even stronger sneer.

"It was a really not glamorous experience. The female official said, "After less than a year on the throne, he abdicated for various reasons, so that the old man who wanted to enjoy his old age returned to that position, and the prince you ...... It is only possible to stay in this old palace. It's really easy to get cranky. ”

"Everybody thinks so. Murad snorted, "Or rather, I'm already a joke, and someone can remember me just because I'm a good talker." ”

The female officer closed the book and set it aside. This time, she finally looked at the prince, with a sweet smile on her face, which made him feel a little dizzy when he was not interested in it—no matter what mood he was in when he faced this woman, the woman in front of him did have a fatal attraction. "You're more important than you think, Lord Murad...... But I don't think I need to remind you that you are aware of this more than anyone else, and that's for sure. ”

Murad did not answer, and the female officer continued, "After all, you are the last heir to this country...... Not everyone can have such an identity. That's why I'm here for you. ”