Lateria - Prince of Amarena - Moon End

Lateria - Prince of Amarena - Moon End

Chapter 7 - The Pain of Judging a Relative

Right before Dacre-san was about to assassinate me, Lateria-san's subordinates that were undercover seized him. 

Lateria: Dacre... I knew that you were following orders. Take him to the dungeon. 

Dacre: Hmph, do as you like!

Lateria: Sister... I'll be going to your mother later. 

Dacre: Wha...!

Just as Dacre-san's complexion changed from hearing that, he was taken away by a guard as he made a bewildered look. 

MC: ...Lateria-san. 

Lateria: Are you okay? ...My apologies, I should've estimated my timing. 

Lateria-san's fingers carefully touched the spot where Dacre-san grabbed on my neck. 

MC: I'm okay... 

Lateria: I see... 

After Lateria-san lightly sighed, he continued to speak with a sad look. 

Lateria: ...I'm sorry that you had to see so many disgraceful things. Above all that, you even saw what my relative was trying to do... 

As Lateria-san bit his lip with bitter thoughts, my heart felt pain... 

Chapter 8 - Trembling Arm

Lateria-san has made a decision about his sister and his nephew that was about to assassinate me. 

Lateria: MC, I'm going to head over to the royal villa to get my sister from here. I'll have another room prepared for you. Someone will be on the lookout there, so don't worry and just rest. 

MC: Lateria-san... 

HIs arm that was holding my shoulder was trembling a little.

-Flashback-

Lateria: Above all that, you even saw what my relative was trying to do... 

-Flashback-

(Lateria-san never wished for that sort of thing...) 

Lateria: Hey, take the princess to a room-

MC: Please wait. 

Without thinking, I interrupted Lateria-san just as he was about to give orders to a servant. 

Lateria: MC...? 

MC: I want to go too...

After that, I was unable to speak well. 

(What should I do if he does take me... But. I don't want to leave Lateria-san by himself.) 

While I was looking for the words to say, Lateria-san broke into a small smile and looked as if he understood everything. 

Lateria: You... 

Suddenly, Lateria-san's lips touched my forehead. 

MC: ...!

Due to the sudden gesture, my heart skipped a beat dreadfully. 

Lateria: You give me so much courage. If you don't want to, you don't need to come with me. No... Rather, I want you with me. 

MC: Yes... Of course. 

Then, we headed to the royal villa, where his sister was residing in... 

As the indigo-colored sky was covered in clouds, the stars were being hidden... Lateria-san's sister that was living in the royal villa was in the east side of the castle. 

Lateria: ...Sister, pardon the intrusion. 

Lateria's Sister: ...Oh, Lateria. 

While leaning comfortably against the sofa, the gentle woman smiled. 

Lateria's Sister: You look well. 

Lateria: Yes... It's late for greetings. Sorry for all the trouble during my absence. 

After the two of them exchanged looks, the conversation ended and his sister's gaze landed on me. 

Lateria's Sister: This lady here is... The Traumerei Princess? 

Lateria: Yes, this is Lady MC. 

MC: ...It's nice to meet you. 

Lateria's Sister: Thank you for saving my brother. 

As she looked at me with her beautiful face that was rather similar to Lateria-san's, she lightly smiled. 

(Such a beautiful and kind looking woman... Is she for real?)

Behind that beautiful smile that was overflowing with elegance, I couldn't see any hatred towards Lateria-san nor resentful feelings. Although... 

Lateria's Sister: ...Now then, I should be heading over to where Dacre is. 

Lateria: ...Sister. 

Lateria's Sister: I'm aware of everything. 

When she got up from the sofa, she approached Lateria-san and looked at him with a firm attitude. 

Lateria's Sister: Did you think that I was going to break down and yell out insults at you? 

Lateria: No... You would never show such a shameful sight like that. 

Lateria's Sister: Exactly. 

Lateria: Sister... Why did you save our kingdom? If you were hung over on succeeding the throne, why did you fail the people, this kingdom...! 

Lateria-san's tone was harsh as he appealed to his sister. Although... 

Lateria's Sister: Now then, let's go. 

Without responded to Lateria-san's question, she walked forward. 

Lateria: ...

When she left the room on her own, Lateria-san and I followed after. My chest tightened greatly from Lateria-san's sad expression... 

Chapter 9 - The Role That He Carries Out

Once Lateria-san's sister was taken into confinement, Lateria-san and I arrived at the entrance to the dungeon. 

Lateria: Take Sister underground... 

Lateria-san softly told that to the guard in waiting. 

Guard: Yes. 

As his sister showed no hesitation, she was taken into the dungeon by the guard while looking dignified. Once we were unable to see her back, Lateria-san deeply sighed. 

Lateria: What happened this time... There's no mistaking that Sister knew. Still... At the altar, it was only for a moment, but what happened after I offered a prayer. 

MC: Eh...? 

-Flashback-

MC: Yes... That's good. Only you could've done that, Prince Lateria. 

Lateria: Well, people do say that my powers are strong......

-Flashback-

Lateria: A prayer was made to the ice crystal, aside from me, all members of the royal family hold the power to do so. It was most likely Sister. Her power wasn't enough when she offered a prayer... She must've been in pain. 

As Lateria-san's handsome face became strained, he placed his hand on his forehead. 

Lateria: Even though I'm in a position where I need to take responsibility for this kingdom, this outcome is... 

MC: Lateria-san... 

Lateria: It's truly shameful... 

As the side of his face looked tired, my heart felt pain. 

Lateria: I was so careless that I failed to notice Dacre and Sister's motives... Sister's family will probably get exiled from the kingdom... That's part of all the responsibilities that I hold.

(...That can't be.) 

As a royal, as a brother... 

(So many responsibilities that his position holds, I'm sure that Lateria-san feels them himself...) 

MC: It's not your fault, Lateria-san.

Although, Lateria-san looked down sadly and softly shook his head... 

Last Chapter - Transferring Rouge

When Lateria-san's nephew and sister were planning an assassination, Lateria-san became awfully tired from his family being arrested as a result...

Lateria: Would it be okay if I could be with you for a bit longer... 

When Lateria-san escorted me to my room again, he asked me that. 

(I don't want to leave Lateria-san by himself when he's making that kind of face...) 

MC: ...Sure. 

I invited him into my room... 

After going into my room... We went to the balcony and looked down at the streetlights of Amarena. 

Lateria: As a royal, I wonder how I can atone my sins...

MC: ...Lateria-san, I don't think you committed any sins. 

Lateria: The problem with the royal family is said to be all the royal duties. Yet, Dacre neglected the critical situation of the kingdom to get rid of me. The royal family ignoring the people's living circumstances... It's unforgivable... 

Lateria-san gently rubbed the ring that had the royal emblem on it on his middle finger. 

Lateria: Also... There's nothing I can do about Sister.

MC: Lateria-san... 

(I want to encourage Lateria-san, but... I don't know what to say about him.) 

As I was searching for the words to say, he looked at me with a sad smile.

Lateria: Even you're making that kind of face... 

MC: Lateria-san, um... 

Lateria: ...Now's now the right time. So, won't you call me by Lateria? 

MC: Eh...? 

Lateria: ...Please, MC.

When he said that, I said his name softly. 

MC: ...Lateria. 

Lateria: ...Thank you. 

After murmuring that hoarsely, Lateria-san hugged me intimately. 

Lateria: Just for this moment, I'm not a prince, but just Lateria... Let me tell you my weaknesses...

When my heart throbbed from hearing his helpless voice for the first time, I nervously wrapped my arms around his back. As I wished for his pain to subside for a bit, I gently stroked his back. 

(My chest... It hurts.) 

Lateria: Thank you... Hugging you gives me reassurance. 

He hugged me tighter and strongly as he put more strength into the palms of his hands and then, the gentle embrace changed. 

Lateria: Sorry... 

When Lateria-san lets go of my body a little, he looked down at me within a close distance. 

MC: Lateria-san... Are you okay? 

Lateria: MC... Your face is pale. 

MC: You think so? You're the one who's-

Just as I said that, I gasped. 

(So pretty...)

As the moonlight slightly poured down from the rifts between the clouds and shined on Lateria-san's face, it made him look so fleetingly beautiful. 

Lateria: ...Are you feeling unwell? 

MC: No... 

When Lateria-san looked at me worriedly, he made a look as if he remembered something. 

Lateria: I know... Here. 

From his breast pocket, he took out a small round box that had a delicate, but beautiful craftsmanship. 

Lateria: I thought about giving this to you as thanks, but I completely forgot about it because of all the commotion. 

When Lateria-san removed the cover, there was a soft shaded rouge inside of it. 

Lateria: MC, look over here. 

MC: ...? 

As Lateria-san held my chin, he raised it and touched my lips with the rouge on his thumb. 

MC: ...Ah. 

Lateria: Shh... Quiet. I can't apply it well if you talk. 

MC: ...

As I felt my cheeks becoming rapidly hot, I moved my eyes down. 

Lateria: Just like I thought... The faint scarlet color looks good on you. It makes your complexion look better. 

MC: Really...? 

When I responded shyly, Lateria-san looked at me with a heated gaze. 

Lateria: Yeah... You look really charming and attractive... 

When Lateria-san leaned over me, he softly kissed me. As I slowly raised my head, my rouge was transferred to his lips. 

Lateria: ...MC. 

After he said my name, my heart started to go fast. 

Lateria: I can confess everything about myself as long as I'm in front of you... This is my own selfishness though. I want you to show me everything too. 

MC: ...Okay. 

When I replied with that... 

MC: Mm... 

This time, Lateria-san's kiss was deeper and demanding.

MC: Late... ria-san... 

Lateria: It's Lateria.

He poured down kisses onto my lips and on my nape. 

(So hot...) 

Then, his elegant fingers untied the ribbon around my chest... 

MC: ... 

He placed kisses on my revealed chest and neck. 

Lateria: Sorry... I wasn't thinking about doing this sort of thing.

(Ah...) 

The rouge on his lips was lightly transferred to my chest. It felt like it was the mark of a secret that was only between us... 

MC: Lateria... 

When I said his name, he happily broke into a smile. 

(So affectionate...) 

In the slightly cold night of Amarena... As his warmth and the sweet feeling that came forth from within me were intwining together... I melted from that comforting feeling... 

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