Starborn Zero II: Tales of the Dragonmen

A week later

In the last week of the estrus period, Kleedrich basically felt no discomfort.He decided to leave Rhineburg and return to the family mansion owned by the Manstein family in Duxing Santa Nata City.As a famous military family, the Manstein family has many properties on the capital, and the family mansion is the most important one.Kleedrich seldom visits there at ordinary times, because it is a place where the elders of the family gather, and there are many people and rules.But this time he chose to go back, with his own purpose.

Since the truth cannot be found out from Claudia and Rhine, the only thing left to rely on is family connections.

Manstein House

Kleedrich's arrival surprised and honored the family members in the mansion.Because everyone knows that he is Rhine's confidant, and Rhine is the future monarch, and his family and personal future are limitless.The old Marshal Manstein, who has retired for many years, greeted him personally and let him into his private living room.Kleedrich hadn't seen this uncle for several years, and when he met him for the first time, he recalled many old family affairs, and felt very kind while being moved.

The two sat down in the small living room, and a waiter served drinks and snacks, and then let the two talk alone in the room.The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and of course the old marshal didn't know that Kleedrich was in estrus.Kleedrich didn't say much, he just said that he was on vacation for a few days and stopped by to visit.

"Is His Royal Highness getting along well?" the old marshal asked with concern.He has been retired for many years, and he doesn't know the personal relationship between Kleidrich and Rhine, but he knows Rhine's character.Among Rudolph's many princes, Rhine was the one with the deepest thoughts and the most means.At the beginning, Rudolph decided to be a young man instead of a long man, and everyone thought it would cause chaos.But Rhein has been firmly seated as the crown prince for these years. Apart from Rudolph's support, one of the reasons is his steady and ruthless approach.

"Your Highness is very easy to get along with, but in a high position, you must be lenient and strict, sometimes giving people a one-sided impression." Kleedrich sighed in his heart, and he had to rely on himself to correct his image.

The old marshal hummed, as if he was thinking about something, "Have you heard anything about the royal family recently?"

Kleedrich's heart moved, and he looked at his uncle calmly, "I don't know what you are referring to?"

The old marshal was very cautious, and his voice was not loud, "I heard that His Royal Highness Rhine was reprimanded in the Emperor's Palace for being rude to his fiancé during a visit a few days ago. His Majesty's words are very serious, and His Highness must remember his identity. and national interest."

Clyderich was shocked in his heart, but he didn't show it at all on his face, "So that's the case. The United Kingdom of Angola is powerful, and Prince Samuel's identity is indeed a perfect match for His Royal Highness."

The old marshal showed worry, "You are the confidant of His Highness the Crown Prince. Now you are on the cusp of the crisis, you must be careful in everything you say and do."

Kleedrich looked at his uncle, "Who did you hear about this? Did someone deliberately whisper it into your ears?"

The old marshal smiled, "Who else do you think? Isn't it..."

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and a waiter walked in from outside, "Master, the Tenth Highness is here."

The old marshal raised his eyebrows, "Look, whoever you say will be here. Please come in quickly."

Not long after the waiter left, he led Clause into the small living room.Clause wore a white casual outfit today, which further accentuated his chic and handsome appearance.Seeing him walk in, the old field marshal and Kleedrich saluted him together.

"Your Majesty the Tenth."

"Uncle, get up." Clause quickly helped the old marshal up, looked at Clyderich in surprise and smiled, "Clyde, why are you here?"

"Your Highness." Kleedrich was rigid in his actions and words.He was indeed a respectful person, but at this time he wanted to keep a distance from Clause.

"Okay, you never called me Your Highness when you were young!" Clause pretended to be dissatisfied.

The old Marshal smiled, "Your Highness is here today...?"

"Oh, Aunt Nia asked me to come to the mansion to help him get some things." Nia von Manstein is the Omega of Krause's uncle-Prince Isaac Muirhausen.

"Nia is really getting more and more ignorant, how can I ask His Highness to come down to pick up things." The old marshal said a little angrily.

Clause laughed, "I really thought it was troublesome at first. But now that I meet Clyde, I have to thank my aunt for sending me this trip."

Of course, the old marshal knew Krause's thoughts about Kleedrich, and smiled knowingly, "I have finished talking with Kleedrich. If His Highness has nothing else to do with me, I will keep you here."

"Uncle, go slowly." Clause said with a smile.

Kleedrich remained silent.Krause and Manstein's family are just in-laws. With Krause's status, there is no need to call each uncle so close.Among them, I'm afraid it was largely for him.

"Clyde, I remember you seldom come back here." Krause seemed to speculate on his purpose here.

Kleedrich still smiled politely, "I just came back because of a private matter, and I remembered that I haven't sacrificed to my parents for a long time, so I came back along the way."

Krause nodded, "So you came to the family cemetery to pay homage to your parents, and I will accompany you there."

Kledrich couldn't find an excuse to refuse, so he nodded his thanks and left the small living room with him.The two walked side by side in the mansion, and after several turns, they came to the private garden behind the mansion, part of which was the family cemetery.Members of the von Manstein family are buried here, including Kleedrich's parents.

The two came to the tombstone.Kleedrich placed a bouquet of white flowers, and then stood in front of the grave for a moment in silence.His parents, who were senior researchers at the Imperial Institute of Space Physics, disappeared during a voyage to a parallel space, and it has been 20 years since then. Five years ago, with the consent of the old Marshal, the Imperial Army and the Manstein family determined that the two had died in the line of duty.This is one of the reasons why Kleedrich is conservative about exploring four-dimensional space.

After the sacrifice, Kleedrich and Krause walked back side by side.

"Don't be too sad, I think they must be in a parallel space now, and they are two people together." Krause said.

Clyderich smiled, "Thank you."

Krause looked at him, "How are you doing?"

Kleedrich stood still and looked at him with puzzled eyes.

Krause smiled, "Father reprimanded Rhine a few days ago because he embarrassed Prince Samuel when he went abroad. With Rhine's personality, he didn't treat you well when he came back, right?"

"Your Highness has been very kind to me." There was a pun in Kleedrich's words.

Krause understood what he meant and smiled, "It's true that he cares about you very much. But you should be very clear that he can't promise what you want."

Clyderich said nothing.

Clause looked at the sunlight shining through the canopy around him, and said leisurely, "I heard that in order to appease father's anger this time, Rhine promised to entertain Prince Samuel as his fiancé next time when Prince Samuel visits. Then the two of them Showing affection in front of the entire empire, have you ever thought about what people in the military department will say about you?"

Kleedrich remained silent, but slightly clenched his hands.

Krause turned to Kleedrich and looked at him directly, "You know how I feel about you. Even if Rhine treats you sincerely, in his heart you cannot be more important than the emperor. His successor will never be yours ..."

"Your Highness!" Kleedrich suddenly emphasized his tone, and turned his head to look into his eyes, "Are you the one who rewritten Claudia's order?"

Krause looked at him without speaking.

Seeing him, Kleedrich didn't ask, and understood something in his heart.Even if he didn't rewrite it himself, at least he knew about it.

"Who rewrote Claudia's order?" Kleedrich stared into his eyes.

Krause looked at him and only said one sentence, "One day, Rhine will give up you for the throne."

Kleedrich pursed his lips tightly, then suddenly turned around and strode away.Krause looked at his back, and suddenly raised his voice and said something loudly.

"Remember, even if Rhine doesn't want you, I'm still willing to be the one who backs you up."

Clyderich covered his ears, quickly walked away and disappeared from his sight.

Angel City, Kingdom Palace

The 35-story roof of the palace is a sky garden.It is built in mid-air, surrounded by a transparent light shield and isolated from the outside world, so that people will not feel cold at high places, and can overlook the city from the garden.In the evening, Samuel sat alone on a bench in the corner of the garden, facing the night scene of the city lit by lights outside the mask, but there was only an unresolved sadness on his beautiful face.

There was a sound of footsteps, and a group of people came out from behind the well-trimmed lush green plants.That was King Kamiya VI and his attendants.It wasn't until they came close that Samuel suddenly woke up from his thoughts and hurriedly bent down to salute the king.

"Father."

King Kamiya VI looked at him coldly, "You look unhappy, who are you arguing with?"

"I haven't." Samuel bowed his head in fear.

"No?" King Kamiya VI snorted, "Don't think I don't know. Last time when Muirhausen visited, you couldn't get close to him when you sent him to the door of his hotel. It shows that you didn't care at all!"

"I really tried my best, Father!" Samuel tried to explain in a flustered voice, "but he's not interested in me at all."

King Camia VI glanced at him, "He is the crown prince of the Hayes Empire. He has never seen any kind of Omega. Even if you are beautiful, he may not care about it. This empire is powerful, although we have precautions against it." Prepare for the eventuality, but it is in the interest of the entire country to avoid fighting at the lowest cost. Do you understand!?"

Samuel nodded, holding back the tears in his eyes.He understood that what his father called the minimum cost was his lifelong happiness alone.In the emperor's family, being an Omega was insignificant, and to his father, he was just a bargaining chip.