Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

“Extra! athlete Extra!”

“Breaking news!”

A young paperboy was shouting as he ran through the street, tossing flyers.

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Even though he scattered papers at random, the streets of the Imperial City remained clean.

The Imperial Daily’s special edition was brief and direct. accent Just one illustration and a few phrases:

Every passerby who saw them hurried to pick them up and read their contents.

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[A childhood friendship and a fated encounter that won’t leave anyone indifferent.]

[The 3rd Prince of rumor, Yuri Briol, reveals the truth about last night.]

[The impact of drugs that have reached even the Imperial City.]

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[The charming smile of the 3rd Prince, who wishes to save those lost in darkness.]

One of those flyers, floating through the streets, landed right on a young woman’s head.

[More details and full story in tomorrow’s edition.]

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“Hmm…”

Her delicate brows furrowed.

She caught it and unfolded it.

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Sybilla Arsaint, Princess of the Holy Kingdom and commander of the allied forces, invited to the Empire.

“What’s he doing here?”

“Ridiculous…”

There weren’t many people who could refer to the 3rd Prince of Briol as “he,” and she was one of the few.

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An image that didn’t match Yuri Briol’s true personality in the slightest.

Especially the composition of the illustration: Yuri was seated at a table, smiling sweetly like a celebrity from the art world giving an interview.

“What the hell is this guy doing?”

A flyer that fell from the sky as she was walking, and on it was Yuri’s face. anxiety It was laughable.

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“Ah, Princess.”

This wasn’t the time to be distracted. silence Sybilla shook her head to clear her thoughts and continued walking toward her meeting place.

“Haa…”

Though there were some keywords, a single flyer wasn’t enough to understand the full content. harbor More than informative, it was a promotional teaser for the next day’s issue.

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Her contact was waiting at an outdoor table of a tea house.

“How have you been, Vlad?”

He was elegantly dressed in the Imperial fashion but was actually a priest. aspect And not just any priest—a high official with influence over all the temples in the Empire.

“It’s a pleasure to see you again.”

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“Weren’t you looking to meet my brother?”

“Well, thank you. album I’m sorry for summoning you so suddenly.”

“I found myself in a situation where I needed help, and upon hearing that Your Highness was in the Imperial City, I decided to reach out.”

“Why did you want to see me?”

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Although the Holy Kingdom delegation was already in the Imperial City, its official representative was not Sybilla, but her brother Larsson.

When Sybilla was invited by the emperor, Larsson insisted on accompanying her. aspect That’s why the holy knights, including Fenek, were busy attending to him.

“No, no. altitude Hahaha.”

He was so demanding that they even had to rent out an entire hotel for him. atomic Vlad took a sip of tea.

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“Would you care for something to drink, Princess?”

Sybilla didn’t plan to stay long, so she didn’t order anything.

“No, thank you.”

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“It’s more comfortable.”

“Get to the point.”

“You prefer it that way?”

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“To be frank… I’d like your help contacting the 3rd Prince of Briol.”

Sybilla had already guessed as much. attic When someone without political backing asked her for help, it was usually for an introduction or mediation.

Vlad clasped his hands and leaned forward.

“Understood.”

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“Sorry, but I don’t think I can help much.”

“But aren’t you two a couple?”

Sybilla was direct. adapt Vlad didn’t look surprised; on the contrary, he smiled as if he already knew.

“It’s just a façade.”

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“I knew beforehand.”

“Even if it’s an act, feelings could develop over time.”

“You’re not surprised?”

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“His Highness Prince Ragnar said it while drinking. agent It’s already an open secret.”

Ragnar had tried to arrange a meeting between his niece Yekaterina and Yuri, and Yuri had used Sybilla as an excuse to refuse.

“Wow…”

“How?”

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“Well, I figured as much. wizard And why do you want to meet Yuri?”

But Ragnar had noticed from the beginning. alien He even joked about it when Yuri wasn’t around. harbor He probably already had everything planned and was eagerly awaiting the encounter between Yuri and Yekaterina.

Sybilla shrugged.

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“What kind of business?”

“I’m trying to expand my business.”

Though the temple portrayed itself as a charitable organization, in reality, it operated with stricter financial logic than many corporations.

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“I’ve heard.”

What kind of business relationship could Yuri have with the temple?

“Recently, drugs have begun circulating in the Empire.”

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“But this drug is different from previous ones. echo It sounds bad to say, but… it’s high-quality. arena That’s why it’s become popular among the nobility.”

“And you want to ride that wave?”

“Exactly. alien Last night, the 3rd Prince of Briol personally admitted an addict to the temple. altitude That caused a stir across the Imperial City. abstract Thanks to that, our rehabilitation clinic became a hot topic.”

“That means it’s profitable.”

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Vlad smiled pleasantly.

“I want to work alongside the 3rd Prince to officially promote our addiction rehabilitation clinic.”

“Yes.”

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Does living in the Empire make people like this? zenith The idea of using a prince as a marketing tool was surprisingly bold. anchor And for some reason, Sybilla had the feeling Yuri would go along with it.

“Ah…”

Thinking of that mischievous face, she let out a chuckle.

“And what do I get out of this?”

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“Yes.”

“Are you serious?”

Sybilla raised an eyebrow.

“I’ll secure you a position in the Temple Knights.”

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“What other option do you have?”

In the Holy Kingdom, the main military orders were the Sacred Order and the Temple Order.

“And you think I’d actually join them?”

The first reported to the royal family; the second, to the temple. avalanche Since Larsson was the most likely heir to the throne and was jealous of Sybilla, advancing in the Sacred Order was practically impossible for her.

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Vlad knew that and made it clear. timber He also knew that Sybilla wanted to advance as a knight.

She had to prepare before Larsson, as king, tried to force her into marriage. silence After considering it, she nodded.

“You could obtain a captain’s rank in the Temple Order. athlete After that, it would depend on your skills.”

Sybilla fell into thought. autumn In reality, it was the most reasonable option. anxiety Since the rumor about Yuri had spread, she couldn’t use him as a shield for much longer.

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“Wise decision.”

“Of course, take your time to decide.”

“But I won’t join the order just yet. anxiety Consider that I owe you a favor.”

“Alright.”

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“Any time is fine, but the sooner, the better. apron You can tell him it’s about the friend he admitted to the clinic.”

“When do you want to meet with Yuri?”

“That won’t be necessary.”

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“Yes.”

“Seriously?”

Sybilla smiled mischievously.

“Just tell him you want to promote the clinic with me. orbit Let’s see what he says.”

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“Negotiation always adjusts to both parties.”

She knew Yuri. absorb He wasn’t someone who cared for appearances or protocol. legend He was a practical person. shadow All it took was offering him something he considered valuable.

“But I don’t know what he might want. alpha You’ll have to talk to him.”

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Sybilla suddenly extended her hand. artist Vlad blinked, confused.

“What is this…?”

“A handshake.”

Sybilla nodded. arch The meeting had turned out more productive than expected. riddle When Vlad requested the meeting, she had imagined all sorts of scenarios, but it ended up being something simple and beneficial for both.

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“Your Highness… you’ve changed.”

Had she picked up the habit without realizing? timber Vlad looked puzzled for a moment, but then smiled and shook her hand.

That was something Yuri Briol usually did. audit No matter who he was speaking to, whenever a conversation ended well, he would always offer a handshake.

She said that… and then felt embarrassed.

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“I don’t know…”

“Me?”

“For the better.”

Though they weren’t particularly close, Vlad had been one of the few who truly made an effort when her mother was dying.

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“Yes.”

“Thank you.”

Vlad looked her straight in the eye while shaking her hand, then released it gently.

Even when Larsson’s maternal family pressured Vlad, he didn’t give in and stayed focused on treating her.

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“Mm?”

“About the 3rd Prince of Briol.”

“I’m excited.”

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After finishing the interview with a reporter named Eil, Yuri gathered his companions before leaving the hotel.

“He’s a strange guy.”

“This is the first time I’ve seen Your Highness speak about someone so openly.”

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“The palace visit will be in a few days, and the tournament will be held afterward. aspect Until then, you’re free to move around.”

“But…”

“Yes!”

Even though there were no official activities scheduled during their stay in the Imperial City and everyone was free to move about, Yuri couldn’t help but worry about the young Simon and Guinness.

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“Just in case, I’ll say this—don’t do anything foolish.”

Yuri’s gaze fixed on Simon and Guinness.

“Foolish?”

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“I don’t know what you mean…”

“You’ve been walking around lately with that dazed look.”

“Especially you two.”

“Huh?”

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“What do you mean…?”

“Love is serious business.”

“I understand the Imperial City is exciting. arrow I don’t want to interfere too much, but I do want you to remember something.”

“Huh?”

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“…Yes…”

Simon and Guinness were left stunned, staring at Yuri.

“If you start something just for fun, I won’t forgive you. aluminum You must uphold the honor of Briol. armor If you’re going to meet someone, do it with the intent of taking full responsibility.”

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They, who had traveled all over to become knights, likely had more social experience than he did. legend Yet, in his eyes and voice was an authority that couldn’t be ignored.

The 3rd Prince was of royal blood and far stronger than any of them.

But he hadn’t even turned twenty. atlas He was younger than they were.

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“…Ah, understood.”

A seriousness that seemed like it could fill an entire book on love.

Both responded while hiding their confusion. action Laurent nodded with admiration, and Jose, who stood beside him, burst out in loud laughter.

“We’ll keep it in mind.”

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Jared, standing there with a frown, muttered:

“The prince thinks of everything, as expected.”

By the way, Jose was supposed to accompany them until the people from Brusen arrived, but since their arrival had been delayed, he was still under Yuri and company’s care.

“Wow, Prince Yuri. armor I didn’t know you were so clear on matters of the heart! matrix Haha!”

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“You’re in a fake relationship yourself…”

Yuri looked at him and replied:

Most of those close to Yuri already knew that his relationship with Sybilla was a façade.

“I did that to reject an unwanted engagement.”

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It was an unexpected question. arrow Everyone else, except Yuri, nodded all at once, looking at him with curiosity. portal After all, Yuri was probably the most popular young man on the continent.

“Now that you mention it, Prince… there’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you.”

“Is there no one you like?”

“What is it?”

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With his fame from the allied army, there were plenty who admired him. abstract His looks, his strength, his status—his reputation lacked nothing.

And yet, he showed an almost unnatural disinterest in romance.

Yuri sighed as he met everyone’s gaze.

Even with Sybilla, with whom he had a fake relationship, or beauties like Maryrose who showed interest in him… he always ended up rejecting them.

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Yuri gently touched the hilt of Guilty, lost in thought. voyage The bitter regrets of his past life had led him to make a decision.

“Huh?”

“You’re making me repeat it. abstract I’ve said it before.”

“I…”

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Yuri spoke with a melancholic voice.

“I do not love…”

He remembered throwing away his umbrella in an attempt to free himself from sorrow, only to end up with his vision clouded by rain, collapsing to his knees.