Chaotic Nights — Chapter 97. The Story About The Deer (2)

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 3/6

“Prince.”

The courtesans rejoiced when the Prince appeared. He wore an elegant white robe. In his hair he had a golden Sangtu. His appearance was sharply defined, and his expression radiated a desire that seemed to linger from a recent romantic enc#unter.

“Why did everyone stay quiet?”

Jihak, who sat down, looked at the assembled people.

He just wanted to increase his reputation. These people were like trusted hostages who decided to visit him on their own, who were curious about the blind Prince.

“Do I have blood on my face?”

When he leaned toward the person sitting nearby, the man swallowed saliva. Then he took the bottle to fill Jihak’s empty glass.

“Your eyes are brighter today, I was mesmerized for a moment. Haha!”

“It’s true! I also heard a rumor that he caught a tiger in the mountains. That’s amazing.”

Amidst the compliments, he drank his alcohol.

These people were insignificant to him.

“I heard you have a reader, I thought the only person nearby who could understand Western language was Yoon Shihoon. Can she really read Western language? Or is it possible that she had deceived the Prince with lies? Why don’t we have a test tomorrow to check?”

The man was sitting quite far away.

Choi Youngheung.

Jihak smiled.

“That’s a curious suggestion.”

“There are many rumors. It is said that the Prince embraced that woman. I’m curious about that woman’s personality, given that she has garnered the Prince’s esteem. Or did she do a trick? She’s a smart bitch.”

He asked Choi Youngheung with a smile,

“What does the food taste like?”

“Huh?”

“I’m referring to the dish you’ve just tasted.”

Choi Youngheung cut the pan-fried battered beef with an embarrassed expression, then popped a piece into his mouth. Then he smiled again.

“Thank you. It’s delicious.”

“Do you know the ingredients?”

“Beef, I guess.”

“Hmm… eat a lot so you won’t forget the taste.”

Choi Youngheung’s face turned blue. His doubt spread like wildfire.

Those present just laughed because they did not understand what happened.

They began to drink again.

—An animal that has tasted blood cannot forget the taste, so it will make another sacrifice. That’s why you need to prepare. Create a Shadow.

An old memory suddenly flashed through his mind. His eyes rested on the glass. His hand began to tremble. Soon the white porcelain glass shattered.

***

Her fingers, which held the brush, trembled.

Eunha shook her head to regain her composure.

—His Excellency first killed all the deer around because he wanted his deer to be special. But that deer suffered in the end, His Excellency was undeterred. When I look at you, I remember the deer that died alone.

—I am surprised.

—Don’t misunderstand His Excellency’s will. He knows no love. It seems to me that you are but a substitute for the deer that died in vain.

—You’re worried?

—Haha. Your father has committed high treason. How could his blood relative remain close to the Prince? Although I said harsh words to you, I feel sorry for you now. Before the bloodshed begins, I hope you will leave. I will help you.

—My father paid with his life. I have never sinned. Why should I feel guilty? I will leave when the time comes. Please don’t insult my father, who died after being falsely accused.