Chapter 140 - The ceremony (part 2)

"|You know, although it would require some explanation – considering that your entire relationship happened because you alone were under the hex – but I could arrange a meeting for the two of you. Somewhere safe for both of you... in case you would want to get rid of her to clear your name...|"

Zoemi spoke lightheartedly, although by the end he started mumbling so that Surou could barely understand what was said.

"[Hold on a minute – who do you take me for again?! Miss Burushiitto is as much of a victim in all of that as I am!]"

...barely able, and not completely unable – which was why the second prince gasped in disbelief at the outrageous implication.

"|Oh? So are you telling me that a thought like that didn't cross your mind?|"

"[...that's beside the point. I am a prince – currently in hiding, but still – it is obvious for me to come up with various plans to protect my name and honor... But it's not like I would act up and try out all of them!]"