# Chapter 36
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Obviously, my main purpose was to ask what their itinerary was and whether I should accompany them.
But when I came to my senses, my body was already trapped in the speeding carriage.
And not even dressed as a noblewoman, but as Nezar's advisor.
"Hey, Nezar."
"why."
"No matter how much I think about it, I think I made a decision hastily.
Besides not knowing how to act as an advisor, what if someone recognizes me?"
He opened his closed eyes, looked at my strange appearance and responded.
"You were the one who said Rick was the only one you knew at the gym, Kate."
"What if Rick laughs?"
"No one can laugh at you except His Majesty the Emperor who is right next to me."
Yes, it's true, but that doesn't mean the anxiety has gone away.
"I'm not Nezarna's father and I've never had an assistant, so I don't know the details of what I'm supposed to do."
"Think of Ron.
"You just have to follow Ron's actions and words."
"Are you telling me to trip and fall every now and then?"
"Um, okay."
Nezar suddenly looked tired and closed his eyes again.
Since it was the road from Jedo Island to the Imperial Academy, the road was well paved, so there was little noise in the carriage.
Nezar and I were heading to the Imperial Academy to celebrate Prince Andrew's graduation.
It was the first time I had visited the academy since the day we celebrated Rockherd and Nezar's graduation, and my heart sank at the thought that it would only be filled with students of the same age.
'Do you want to go to the academy graduation ceremony? no.
If I go with Nezar, there will be a lot of attention, but if I, my fiancé, go with him, there will definitely be problems.
I already hate places with a lot of people.
I will never be caught.
'I'll support you by staying still, so don't feel too pressured.'
'Why don't you have it just because you don't want to be overwhelmed?
Anyway, I don't like it.
After a light hour of tea, when I vehemently refused to join him, Nezar thought for a moment and came up with the next best solution.
'Then you can follow me as someone other than my fiancé.
'You act as my advisor in Ron's place.'
It was such a ridiculous statement that I still vividly remember the absurd feelings I felt at that time.
'Don't joke.
'Nezar, do you think I can imitate such an intelligent professional?'
'Kate, there is a way I underestimate you.
It's entirely possible, so don't be anxious and go out and have fun together.
Have I ever made a sound that wasn't there for you?
Or are you guys just going to get out of here after seeing each other for a while?
Of course I don't want to do that.
After showing only a brief moment of contemplation, Nezar held out a pair of well-designed sportswear that I had no idea where he had gotten.
'Because I'll be by your side all day.'
Nezar's face as he said this had a determination and reliability that could not be expressed in words.
'how it is?
'Do you want to go?'
In the end, I gave my consent as always, as I always did, as is natural.
I felt like a pot-bellied king possessed by the state of the country.
Afterwards, in a short time we got ready and boarded the carriage.
It is a short distance from Jedo Island to the Imperial Academy, taking about an hour by four-wheeled carriage.
Surprisingly, I got to the gym in no time.
Then, as an advisor to Nezar.
"Sir Kiol will accompany you and Sir Infirno will watch and protect the front lines."
"Yes."
They were two names I had never heard before.
This was because the knights who had previously protected Nezar gave up their knighthoods and returned home to avoid participating in the war.
"And the cart...
...
."
I quickly continued speaking for Tuld, Nezar's accompanying knight, who was smiling awkwardly.
"Caitlyn."
"Miss Caitlin, I will accompany you."
"Is that okay?
"Am I the one who should protect Your Majesty?"
"Your Highness...
...
.
Of course, he is someone who needs to be protected, but he is not someone who particularly needs an escort."
He said, furrowing his eyebrows at Tuld's words.
"Is it okay for you, an escort driver, to say something like that?"
“Because His Majesty actually said so.
If Kiol wasn't a conservative and quiet man, there might be two people standing guard at his side right now.
"Your Majesty's stubbornness is formidable, but Kiol is even more stubborn."
"Are you so stubborn, Your Highness Nezar?"
As a member of the prestigious royal family, Nezar was assertive but did not have the stubbornness typical of the royal family.
There were times when I argued and pretended that I couldn't win, when I was always complaining that I didn't like it.
Tuld laughed and stopped in the middle of the silent corridor on the 4th floor and answered.
"Instead of being stubborn...
...
"You find it especially difficult to do things you don't understand or consider inefficient."
"Isn't it the same thing?"
"haha.
I expressed it in the most distorted way possible.
"It is better to refrain from personal feelings and opinions when you are with someone of higher status."
He slowly pushed the door open where he stopped.
At the same time, the background around me changed from a quiet and silent corridor to a small room filled with noise.
It was not a sound that came from inside the reception room.
It was the applause from the graduation ceremony coming through the open window.
"Your Highness Andrew."
The boy standing in front of the flowing red velvet curtains turned around.
My gaze was intertwined with blonde hair blowing in the wind and a strong red light that seemed to melt the velvet curtains.
Dark red eyes.
Even though it was a color with the same contrast and saturation as Nezar, it looked very different.
At the same time, I had to remember the colors, the scents and the atmosphere that Nezar had when he was nineteen.
It looked much sharper and closer to a wildflower than that, but the two had a lot of similarities.
At least in terms of appearance.
Thanks to you, I was confident.
The boy was clearly a member of the imperial family.
"His Majesty Nezar has just arrived.
May I take him to Your Majesty?"
The boy, Andrew, didn't immediately respond to my polite question.
Instead, he examined my entire body with a very explicit gaze.
It took a desperate effort not to appear offensive.
"This is the first time I've seen your face.
Who is this?"
"This is Caitlin Azel."
"What about Ron Minerva?"
"Due to personal circumstances, I am acting on your behalf...
...
."
"My brother never has an advisor by his side.
"But you, who I've never seen before, are taking Ron Minerva's place?"
What is this unlucky guy?
It was the first time I had to deal with malicious intent for any reason.
I don't think he recognized me.
Until five years ago, Nezar interacted very little with his half-siblings.
His stepmother, the current empress, had a prince and a princess, and of the fifteen times I visited Nezhar's imperial castle, I had no experience meeting other members of the imperial family.
Yes, there is no way that arrogant prince would recognize me.
No, even if you found out, the problem starts with bad luck, right?
"Your Highness Andrew, it is true that Miss Caitlin is a temporary assistant to His Highness Nezhar.
"He is a close relative of Mr.
Ron and has been personally recognized by His Highness Nezhar, so you do not need to be cautious."
When I couldn't respond immediately due to embarrassment, Tuld, who was behind me, intervened.
Were you suspicious of me?
Is the royal family born suspicious and cautious?
Upon hearing his words, Andrew rolled his eyes and looked at Tuld without changing his expression.
It's hard to read what he's thinking.
Or, on the contrary, is it possible to read it easily?
His feelings toward me were clearly hostile.
I heard in passing that Prince Andrew turned 19 this year.
However, the atmosphere was extraordinarily sharp and sensitive.
"...
... eggplant."
Andrew walked out of the reception room with Tuld and me in front.
I blinked blankly at his high level of action and hurriedly followed him.
Andrew and Tuld walked, or to be more precise, Andrew walked so fast that I had to walk almost as if I were running.
He also has a very explosive temper.
In many ways he was the opposite of Nezar.
"Long time no see."
In front of Andrew, who lowered his head deeply, Nezar gestured lightly.
“It’s been a while since I saw you at the banquet.
"I feel like I've grown taller in two weeks."
Despite Nezar's friendly tone, Andrew's expression was still cold and hard.
I could only see the back of his head, but just looking at the unique atmosphere he gave off, it seemed like it was enough.
Andrew, who sat opposite Nezar, slowly opened his mouth.
"I never thought you'd come to the academy."
"There's no reason you can't come.
Aren't you my only brother?
Who cares about you but me when the war is over?"
If anyone hears this, they will think that we are brothers who lost their parents.
Andrew didn't respond, he just looked straight ahead and turned his head slightly to look at me.
So as not to be intimidated, I smiled and pretended nothing was wrong.
"Is she Ron's successor?"
"Ron is too young to be considered a successor.
"It's just a hitter."
"That's amazing."
It was a voice that didn't surprise me at all.
Although it was only for a moment, I made eye contact with Nezar.
"Caitlyn."
He moved the teacup he was holding to the side and called my name softly.
I was so engrossed in this for a moment that I forgot Caitlin was my pen name, and then I responded quickly.
"...
...
"Yes Yes."
“I have something to talk about with my brothers, so I would like you to step outside for a moment.
I heard you're a longtime friend of Professor Rick's.
"I heard his office is on the bottom floor of this building, so we'll say hello after a while."
Only two hours have passed since I promised to carry it by my side all day.
Leave me and go to Rick?
Saying two things with one mouth.
But it was much better for me to get out and get some air than to endure Andrew's unpleasant presence.
"All good."
"Tuld, follow closely."
"Yes."
As soon as I left the reception room, I tied my loose ponytail and headed towards the stairs.
Rick's office!
I felt like my legs were itching to run right away.
Wow!
A scream was heard through the open window.
The academy, where the graduation ceremony felt more like a festival, was noisy and relentless.
"Aren't you a difficult person to deal with?"
Tuld's laughing voice came from behind me.
“Are you talking about His Highness Andrew?”
He nodded.
I recited my personal impressions as if I had been waiting, without even thinking to pay attention.
"On the outside, anyone can see that they are real brothers, but on the inside they are polar opposites."
If Nezhar looked like the emperor and was like a peony that exuded a splendid yet strong presence, Andrew was like a dried rose that exuded a rich and heavy perfume, reminiscent of the empress.
Especially when they were together, the difference was particularly striking.
When apart, they certainly looked like brothers, but when they were close together, it was hard to believe they were related by blood.
Plus, I didn't like the way he put me at risk when it came to subjects I was encountering for the first time.
"Um, polar opposites?
Since you don't seem to know much about Caitlin, let me say that His Highness Nezhar is just as sensitive as His Highness Andrew.
"The only difference is whether words communicate or not."
I'm sure that the Nezar that others see and the Nezar that I see are very different people.
Ron said that the way Nezar treats me is very kind, and Tuld describes Nezar as having a very sensitive personality.
The Nezar I see is a slightly different person from those two.
Sure, he was sometimes gentle and sensitive, but it would be more appropriate to say that he was playful, lighthearted, and delicate.
Well, not everyone has the same standards.
We soon arrived at Rick's office.
"Oh my God, the door is locked.
"It looks like you're away."