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chapter 21: please don't be in love with someone else

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(the day Jongin was executed)

Black Forest

Sehun-Kneel

Sehun ordered. Jongin dropped on his knees. He looked forward towards the wide ocean before him

Jongin-After you kill me, are you going to throw my body out into the ocean?
Sehun-That is what we do to the imposters
Jongin-It's not fair. I never chose to be one
Sehun-What did you dream to be?

Jongin-I wanted to be prince. With a good heart

"It's impossible for you to be a prince"

Jongin and Sehun turned their heads around

Sehun-Prince Kyungsoo

Sehun bowed

Jongin-Are you here to watch my ending?
Kyungsoo-I'm here to offer you something
Jongin-What?
Kyungsoo-Your life

Jongin chuckled

Jongin-What are you talking about? Are you trying to manipulate me?
Kyungsoo-You cannot choose who you want to be. But you can always choose to have a good heart. Am I wrong?

Jongin squinted his eyes

Jongin-I couldn't quite get it
Kyungsoo-I need your help. In return, I will spare your life
Jongin-In what condition?
Kyungsoo-Leave this place in silent and go somewhere no one can find you. Isn't it a good deal? You can start over at a new place

Jongin licked his bottom lip, thinking

Jongin-What do I have to do?
Kyungsoo-Take me to King Jungho
Jongin-Are you planning to kill him? Please, don't ever dream about it. You don't know his weakness
Kyungsoo-But you do

Jongin bit on his cheek. He started to rethink about his decision

Kyungsoo-Come on, this is a good offer. I will set you free without anyone knowing. Even General Sehun will not disclose this to anyone

Sehun looked down humbly. As a servant, he had always been obedient

Jongin-Fine. I will help you

Kyungsoo smirked victoriously. He marched towards Jongin. Suddenly he drew his sword at his neck

Kyungsoo-If you ever think about back-stabbing me...

Jongin swallowed his saliva

Jongin-I won't. You have my words your majesty
Kyungsoo-Good

Zas!

Kyungsoo cut the ropes around Jongin's hands and legs, setting him free