Chapter 233: Free Mind (Deans Perspective)

Translator: Blushy

Editor: Sam

Sthupid. Weaw. Bweh.

Lei ran away with Prince Nico when she shouted those outrageous words with a face covered in tears and mud, which didnt look like it belonged to a daughter of the Four Marquises. She was in such a hurry that I thought she might fall again. Then they stopped. The two of them talked about something, and this time, they picked up some branches and swung them around.

She wasnt acting like a daughter of the Four Marquis, but she was acting like herself. My heart hurt a little when I recalled how she hung her head down without saying anything last winter. Its much better for her to cry and scream like she had just now.

Hahaha, The sudden sound of laughter startled me and turned around. I saw Alistair laughing while holding his stomach and Gill smiling wryly.

Wasnt she looking forward to seeing me? Shes always worried about others and puts aside what she wants.

Thats right, even after that horrible incident, Lei acted as if nothing had happened and tried not to worry the people in the mansion. Though, since its her, its possible that she really thought nothing of it.

She acts as if nothings wrong and doesnt let people care for her. Theres no way shes that good of a child. Im sure shes holding back. We have to realise this.

Nico It was Prince Lambert who reacted to Alistairs words. Alistair probably wasnt being sarcastic or anything. He was just telling us about what Lei was like in Wester.

However, it was also Prince Lambert who had flinched at each of Leis words, as if she had hit him. Hes usually annoyingly lazy, but it must have been a shock to him to find himself held captive and unable to move while Prince Nicholas was taken hostage. I have a young daughter, so I understand his feelings well.

However, Prince Nicholas is very smart like Lei. He thought he was causing trouble, so he didnt do anything in order not to worry everyone. Prince Nico is surrounded by the royal family. It must be suffocating.

But what if something like this happens again? We got Easter under control, but the perpetrator ended up getting away and we dont even know where they are.

I cant answer that question, because the anxiety never went away, no matter how many guards I hired after Lei returned. However, it would be meaningless if I were to overwhelm her with my anxiety and make her hold back and not live life carefreely.

I was honestly reluctant to lend Hans to the royal family since Lei would be missing her guard.

After moving their bodies for what seemed to be a long time as if they were letting go off all they were holding back, they eventually came back while gasping for breath.

The smile on their faces gradually faded when they saw Prince Lambert and the guards around him, and their steps became smaller.

Father, hmm

Prince Nicos eyes fell down to the floor as if he had said that unconsciously. Lei looked straight at Prince Lambert.

I know its better to let you do whatever you want like before. But what if the same thing happens again? Weve increased the numbers of guards, so that no matter what happens, they cant get through the gate again. But if they think of another way to infiltrate the castle then

I would have said the same thing as Prince Lambert if Lei had said that to me.

Lei turned towards Prince Lambert and folded her arms. She wasnt going to back down.

He wonth come anymore.

How can you say he wont? We still havent caught him yet.

He hash no reashon tho come.

Lei told me what Cyrus had told her. I reported this to the castle, and Im sure Prince Nicholas had heard what Cyrus had said directly. He is certainly an evil man who doesnt hesitate to put his hands on babies, but now that hes far away from the Easter royal family, Lei concluded that there was no reason for him to attack us.

But

If he doesh come bacw, thhen he doesh! Lei declared loudly.

Fine, Prince Lambert muttered in dismay.

Lei and Nico wiww do our beshth again. Whath canth be hewped, canth be hewped! (Lei and Nico will do our best again. What cant be helped, cant be helped)

What cant be helped, cant be helped.

Next to Prince Lambert, I also felt conflicted. Lei was lecturing an adult; she was lecturing Prince Lambert. I felt like laughing, and a little sad, but most of all, I wanted to hug her.

How adorable, Lei, Luke, who was standing next to me, said in a small voice, and he is right.

And youre so free