I’m now 3 years old and am now able to run perfectly, as you can see I am currently enjoying my privileged life as a Prince.

｢ "I mellowed out and foolishly let down my guard….That is why I wasn't able to sense the danger that was steadily approaching." ｣

｢ I explained as I look towards the sky, feeling warmth on my back as I lean on the person behind me. ｣

Apparently the King remarried right after my birthday, I haven’t met my step mom yet but I am excited to meet her. Well I am after all given this second chance in life why not enjoy it? It is a blessing after all.

｢ "Why did I even think of this second chance as a blessing, this was nothing but a curse… This curse will hunt me until the day I die. Everyone will keep leaving me-- was what I constantly thought haha..." I laughed and scoffed at my own ignorance. ｣

｢ 'Well I couldn’t really blame myself all that much as I was disillusioned of the fact that I have been given a chance, I thought… I was given this chance to enjoy life but all I got was useless despair.' ｣

｢ Just then, I could feel that person turning around and was about to say something but the strong winds made it hard to hear anything as I slowly closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep. ｣

Wind blew my hair as I sprinted across the glistening grass, the warm sunlight gazing on me and the fragrant flowers dancing with the chirping of the birds.

The ambiance of spring lifted my spirits up making me look around the garden in wonder, that I couldn’t even see where I was going and so I tripped.

Closing my eyes and waiting for the pain to be felt, rustling of grass was then heard as a huge shadow casted over me making me open my eyes again.

“Young Sun, please be more careful!” The towering figure lowered me down and kneeled so that we will be able to see eye to eye, his maroon coloured hair shining like copper coins came into my view.

‘Ah, it’s Klutzs.’ Belatedly recognizing him, I started to nod as a reply to his warnings. Though I hope he can apply those warnings to himself as well.

I wryly smiled as I saw that he isn’t even wearing his work uniform, fitting for his name, he’s a klutz indeed.

“Klutzs! Yuh just got up or something?” Joreh who was busy lifting fallen branches waved at us and asked with a beaming voice.

His bright blue hair cradled by the breeze, turns slightly green due to the illumination of the sunlight piercing through the leaves of the surrounding trees in the garden.

“Uh yes, I woke up late because I forgot to set up my waking spell…. Haha!... uh how did you know Joreh?”

Scratching his head in embarrassment, Klutzs looked like a small animal for a second there contrary to his bear like physique.

“Yer’ not wearin’ yer’ uniform” Urt replied as he trimmed the excess branches on the hedges.

Lifting his straw hat and revealing his shiny head, he didn’t turn around as he continued to reply while focusing on his job.

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A small stature like that of a dwarf and the coal brown mustache makes him look like a fantasy RPG blacksmith...

“Did yuh really forget that of all thingz? Yet yuh somehow got yuh’r sword with yuh” Joreh said in a light chuckle as he pushed a cart filled with the broken branches he was carrying earlier.

“Ah….” Klutzs looking even more embarrassed at himself picked me up and we waved goodbye to the gardeners.

He then dropped me off to some shade and called Selina to look over me as he excused himself, he hurriedly went back to the employees’ building to change his clothes apparently.

“Seems like he’ll finally put on his uniform” Selina stared off into the distance as she watched the hurrying Klutzs.

‘So you noticed from the start and didn’t even bother to tell him about it…’ I looked at her with judging eyes as it felt like scales have been peeled off from them.

“What is the matter dear Prince? I only didn’t bother to tell him as he would be embarrassed if a lady were to notify him of his unruliness.”

Looking all surprised and delicate, she covered her mouth with both hands as if to complain.

‘Ah so you just didn’t want to put in the effort huh. I see I see.’ I nodded like I was in understanding.

“Oh my dear Prince it is time for your lunch, I believe you have gotten enough sun for today”

I stared at her in disbelief and with feelings of betrayal as I tried to run away.

‘Nooo I still wanna playyy’ Though my sheer efforts were useless as she easily caught me and dragged me back inside.

All I could do was reach my hand out to the garden and look at Urt and Joreh as the doors shut tight.

The food is good as always because it was made by Hodur, but I still wanted to practice my movements more….

Giving up, I scooped a spoonful of soup and slurped away.

Sparkles returned to my eyes as I began scarfing down the food. I then looked towards the smiling Hodur from across my seat.

His orange slicked back hair and lion like physique were graced by the brilliantly crafted chandeliers of this dining room.

‘Yup, Hodur’s dishes are indeed the best after running.’ I continued to slurp away without any regards to manners as I have not been taught much yet.

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As I was walking around the hallways I could see Klutzs talking to Elt as he held a letter tightly. Curious, I decided to peek and listen but I guess being a talented Knight he noticed me right away.

Klutzs then waved goodbye to Elt as he made his way towards me and thus carried me to my room, it was already bedtime.

Dropping me off at my bed he began to explain some of the letter's contents even if he doesn’t know if I, a kid, could understand it.

“I’m getting drafted off soon near the borders, it happened to be near my village...”

“…” I could only stare at him in silence as he stared back at me. Tilting my head from time to time as if to question him or respond to him.

....I don't know how many hours or minutes have already passed as he tries to explain what the letter’s contents were.

“Young Sun, although we won’t be seeing each other for a while I will be sure to go back with achievements and make sure to not sully your name.”

He smiled and placed his closed hand on his chest as if to make an oath…. But even if he was smiling, I could still see him gripping the letter tightly with his other hand.

To hide his frustrations in front of a child that doesn’t know anything… at times like this is when I want to reveal my capabilities so I could help out…

‘But it’s not time yet…’ I stare in silence and smiled back as to signal that I want him to return safely.

Emotions pent up from his heart was starting to spill but he still decided to keep it in as he wrapped his bear like arms around me.

Maybe to hide whatever expression that is plastered onto his face right now.

I could only pat his back as I dared not look at his expression, its the least amount of courtesy I could give him.

We only got a week left before their departure, the maids hearing about this abrupt news decided to make them some protection charms.

As everyone here acts like a one big family regardless of their past titles, it is obvious that they would take the time to make protection charms so as to increase the chances of meeting each other once again.

The maids then began to work as they weaved their energies or magic powers onto each thread, slowly forming a protection charm.

Seeing magic again after so long made me watch with curiosity, one of the younger maids then suggested that they let me try too but the older maids firmly said no, afraid that I might prick my fingers.

Selina then suggested I try knitting instead as it’s a safer alternative to sewing.

So I got to work as they teach me how to make a simple pouch.

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