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Ch. 143: Rumination [2]

Closing his eyes briefly, the Emperor let out a long sigh, a deliberate attempt to quell his rising anger. "How many times do I have to tell you to stay away from trouble?" Arthur's tone was laced with a hint of exasperation.

"I asked both of your mothers, and they claimed to not know about your escapades. That means both of you sneaked out of the Castle." A heavy silence hung in the air as his words sank in and he continued. "And the fact that you went to such lengths, disguising yourselves in commoner's clothes and even changing your hair color... I can only assume this was not your first attempt. Am I correct in this assumption?"

Caught red-handed, Nathaniel nodded, realizing that any objections would be futile. "Yes, Your Majesty, you are correct."