I’ll Live My Second Life!

After Heath made off for the apprentice knight dormitories, Crow and York conversed by themselves.

That silly kid left with a grin on his face, yanno. Looks like your words made him pretty happy.

I only spoke the truth.

From his tone, Crow seemed quite close to York as well.

Crow was never a round-about man to begin with, but just now with York he sounded like he was speaking to an old friend.

York had shown no sign of embarrassment, and stated that he simply spoke the truth, but Crow turned a cheeky smirk at him.

But if he knew who you actually were, I bet hed be shocked huh,Your MajestyRoy.

His casual tone spoke of their closeness, and they were in fact childhood friends.

Im sure I told you to call me York while I have this mask on. I have no intentions of telling Heath until he graduates as a full knight. Itistechnically a state secret, and telling him would simply pressure him.

The 18th was a division that answered directly to the King.

But of course, having the King himself act as captain was clearly a problem. Thus, under mask and alias, he operated as captain of an unofficial division.

It was a secret that only captains or above knew, but Roy had strong charisma, winning the ardent respect of knights even as York.

That it was classified information was one of the reasons he didnt tell Heath, but it was also because he was worried about Heath becoming too motivated, or conversely too afraid.

Heath entered the division because he was needed, but he was currently still in training. Letting Heath concentrate on his training was Roys way of being considerate.

Changing the subject, was that Princess Fiiwhiteorblack? asked Crow, a little more seriously than usual.

Who knows, answered Roy. Ive left that woman to Kain. Both her investigation and her treatment. I told him only to contact me if shesblack.

Oi, oi. Is that alright?

I am busy. I have work as a King, and there are plenty of other things I need to investigate regarding Princess Fiirus case. Even thinking about a shameless woman like that is a waste of time. If shesblack, then we show no mercy. If sheswhite, I still dont care. Taking advantage of her younger sisters marriage, and then intruding on my nation Its obvious that nothing good will come of us meeting.

Sadly, that was how most of the country saw her.

An insolent woman who took advantage of her sisters marriage of love. A despicable woman who plotted to steal the Kings favour from her sister.

Well, if thats what youve decided then Im not going to say a thing.

More importantly is Heath. He has a talent we can use, and guts as well, but he seems to be somewhat emotionally unstable. Please take care of him as best you can.

Dont need to tell me. Even if you didnt say anything, hes like a little brother to me. You teach him something too. He seems to really admire you.

If I have the time.

If I have the time was in fact Roys utmost consideration. As somebody who served as both knight and king, to spare time for Heath showed how much he valued her.

Im sure that kidll jump for joy if you teach him. Up until a few hours ago, he looked like he was going to die of despair, yanno. Did you see how hopeful he looked when he flew out of the room?

He is a knight who will shoulder the future of this country. Tis a good thing.

Roy had no idea.

That the woman he assumed was troublesome and insolent, and whose matters he had pushed onto a subordinate, had taken the apprentice knight exams, and of all things had been taken in by his own unit

He hadseeeriouslyno idea

That although Heath had left the room filled with joy, the one who pushed her into the brink of despair to begin with, was none other than himself

It was only far, far later, that upon looking back on this decision, Roy would find himself banging his head against the wall, wanting to die from regret.