"Hey! Your Majesty!"
Old John panicked and hurried forward, but when he saw Marquis Rehnbu behind the king, it became even more inappropriate for him to step up and stop the king.
What was he supposed to do?
The young attendant was so terrified that he froze, keeping his head lowered as he trembled, not daring to face the new king's sharp, piercing gaze.
"Hmph!"
Old John's heart sank. In his panic, he did not dare explain matters to this king.
Only members of the royal family were permitted to enter the Royal Library. Even great nobles needed a royal writ to consult materials here. But that girl...
She was Princess's good friend. Back when the old king was still alive, he had specially issued a writ for her.
But... the new king had a terrible temper. If he were to say it was the old king... would that cause a misunderstanding? If Old John lost his head over this, it would be the greatest injustice imaginable.
And that girl—if anything happened to her, how was he supposed to explain it to Princess?
In Old John's heart, Princess remained the most terrifying member of the entire royal family. Even though Second Prince had ascended the throne as king, his presence still seemed inferior to that of the Golden Princess.
Old John followed behind the two powerful figures of the kingdom. Several times, he wanted to step forward and explain, but whenever the words reached his lips, he did not dare say too much.
I hope she has enough sense not to offend His Majesty just because Princess favors her! If that happens...
Old John could only feel bitterness in his heart. He wished he could have the young attendant fetch Princess immediately to explain.
But the man still stood below