WHO MADE ME A PRINCE
chapter fifteen - drain. 

AFTER ARIUS TELEPORTED BACK.

'I'm tired. Using magic in a series is still hard for me. I can use two basic spells together but teleportation really drains me.'

Sigh!

It was sometime after sunset. Unfortunately, Arius had some classes scheduled for before dinner. Politics and History of Obelia. The most annoying subjects of his life.

He hates them from the core of his heart. Surprisingly he was good at everything else. Probably because he had been a great student in his past life and studied thoroughly.

He even went overboard and did extra study on the topics he was taught so he could stand out in class and make a positive impact on the teachers so they praise him in front of his parents.

He was great at the languages of the other empires and kingdoms. He already knew most of the arithmetic since he learned it in his previous life.

The sciences they taught were almost the same as from his previous life, Only the names of the people who invented those theories and some other information was different. Politics and History of Obelia on the other hand. He was never interested in Politics and History was his worst subject even back in his previous life.

He wanted to refuse learning those subjects as he didn't enjoy them but, being a prince is tough.

"Brother! Where have you been all this time!?"

Arius, who was coming out of the Amethyst Garden, flinched.

"I already searched the Garden and you weren't there!"

Arius gulped.

"Uh..Athy , is anyone else searching for me?" Arius asked anxiously.

"...Nope! Madam Pompidou's health became unsteady as such my mid-afternoon dance lessons were cancelled. I've been searching for you since then! I didn't tell anyone but I was still worried!!"

Arius hugged Athy.

"THANK YOU MY ADORABLE SISTER!"

'If dad found out I was missing he'd increase security around me and I wouldn't be able to leave.'

Athy was a bit confused by the sudden hug but knew she was right about him not being at the Palace.

'Athy's a reincarnate too so It'll be fine if I tell her!'

"Athy, This is going to be a secret between us okay!" He whispered in her ears. He held her hand and took her in the garden.

"So lately , I've been using magic to teleport into the city." Athy's jaw dropped

"Can you really use magic like that?!" Athy asked in shock.

Arius chuckled. "Of course, but it does drain me"

"I wanna go to the city too!" Athy demanded

"About that... Lately some slave traders have been wandering around. They mostly kidnap children and sell them. If they found my adorable sister they'd most likely want to kidnap you so No."

"But that's dangerous for you too brother!"

"I know but you see, I've found a group of children whose friend got kidnapped by them, and they're being reckless and trying to save their friend. Those kids can't use magic and in the worst case scenario they get caught too, so I'm gonna keep an eye on them."

Athanasia tried processing all this information. There was silence for a moment as the little princess was in deep thought.

"...Dad's probably gonna do something about the slave traders soon anyways. Why don't you tell Felix about the children? He's leading the search, he can search around the area their friend got kidnapped and you can tell him to keep an eye out for the kids." Athy suggested.

"....No..Felix would probably ask why I know this.. and... " Arius's voice became low. Athanasia leaned in to hear what he was saying

"...I wanna help them myself..." Arius mumbled.

Athy heard it and chuckled. "I wanna meet them too!"

"..Athy.. I've told--"

"After you're done with dealing with the slave traders!" She cut him.

"Okay fine. "

"Brother, don't worry If you leave again. I'll cover you up from here. "

Arius smiled and patted her head. "Thanks lil' sis"

Arius and Athanasia now became partners in crime. Arius headed for his evening lessons and Athanasia went to Claude because she wanted to eat sweets.

After Arius's classes were over , the family had dinner together.

At Dinner

"Arius, you look a bit pale." Claude said observing his son's complexion.

"Dad, Do I have to study Politics and some stupid history of Obelia?" Arius said in an annoyed tone.

Athy almost choked on her food.

"If you don't want to then you don't have to." Claude said calmly

"Really?!" Arius asked in surprise.

Claude nodded.

"Brother, You're the crown prince. You need to know these things if you're going to–"

"No. I'm not doing that. "

"..."

"....Daddy, who is going to be the heir?" Athanasia asked curiously with sparkly eyes.

"It's....too early to decide that."

This was the first time that royal siblings instead of fighting for the throne were rejecting it. Such pure and innocent children thought Felix.

'Now that I think about it. We keep thinking who's gonna be the heir but Dad isn't exactly gonna die anytime soon. He's perfectly healthy right now. I know that he's involved in dark magic but I'm sure Lucas can heal him. I didn't finish reading the whole manhwa and it was Ongoing so I don't know what happened. I remember everything till the debutante. It seemed peaceful and Lucas was there if something went wrong, it'll be fine. Dad will live a long life and if anyone will be the next heir it's gonna be our children meaning Dads grandchildren. Not me , not Athy. That seems nice!'  Arius thought as he smiled.

While Arius was deep in thought, a hand reached out to him and touched his forehead.

'Hmmmm?'

"You...seem tired. Are you done eating?" Claude asked, a bit worried.

'Uh? Is it that obvious?'

"Yes. I'll just go and sleep now."

Claude abruptly stood up and picked him up.

"Wha..." Arius was used to it by now. He just sighed and let things be the way they were. Claude then looked over to Athanasia and said.

"Felix. Carry her."

Athanasia had a half-scared and half-happy expression.

She was glad she didn't have to be around that ticking bomb and scared that maybe Claude will favour Arius more and neglect her and everything will play out as 'Lovely Princess' again.

'B-but I still have a brother. Even if I lose Claude points. Brother points will help me a lot.'

By the time they reached Ruby Palace, Arius had fallen asleep in Claude's arms and Athanasia was also pretty drowsy.

They were both laid on their beds and once again both of them dreamed of their mothers. Athanasia dreamt of seeing her mother walking in a garden in Siodonnease clothings and Arius dreamt of seeing his mother dancing during a banquet.

Both of them looked pretty. One of them shined like the blinding sun and the other resembled the aura of the moon.