Transmigrated as the ill 2nd Prince (BL)

Chapter 15: Cleared

"That boy is skilled, I can tell. He will be of service to Hiroka in the future," Father added, and my brother and I shrugged until Father rose in his seat and stated.

"Haru, from here on, you'll be that boy's instructor. I want you to improve his skills since you're highly talented in magic and swordsman, and of course, the captain of the Callisto knights." My brother and I were surprised, but that surprise quickly faded. I had no idea that brother was the Callisto knight's captain. Brother made no mention of it in the original Hiroka, and it was also not mentioned in the novel.

"Well, can't be avoided, then leave that boy to me; after all, it's for Hiroka's sake," he smirked. I flinched when I saw his response. I can tell he's up to something bad. It made me feel bad for Riku just thinking about it. After all, we still don't know much about Riku, and he remains suspicious of them. They don't trust Riku right now, but I'm sure they will in the future.

I noticed my father sigh and say, "Haru, go easy on that boy."

I saw my brother flinch, but it disappeared quickly. His face just smiled, and his response made me sweat drop.

"I'll be leaving first since I still have a lot of work to do," Father stated as he walked towards the exit door. Alfred was also there and opened the door for Father to go. Alfred followed Father out of the dining room and shut the door behind him.

"Then I should also leave Hiro, I still have the training to complete," my brother replied as he rose up, but then he suddenly froze

'Hmmm, Hiro?'  I looked at my brother, confused. When my brother observed my response, he flushed and turned away.

"Pretend you didn't hear that, it was a slip of the tongue," my brother said, embarrassed. With this reaction, he appears cute, yet I don't mind being called Hiro.

"Brother, I don't mind" 

"Really?" he said, poppy-like, and it made me want to sweat drop. When I nodded at him, he immediately smiled.

"For years, I always wanted to call you that, but it was a little embarrassing for me," he replied, rubbing the back of his head with a flushed face.

"Well, then, I should leave," he continued as he exited the dining room happily. As I saw my brother finally leave the dining room, I looked down at my unfinished pudding dessert. I was so engrossed in the conversation that I forgot I still had some sweets on my plate. I grab my fork and resume eating my dessert.

_____

Three hours passed, Riku's POV

I'm currently in the palace guest room. Three hours before, I had finished eating when the maids brought me food. The meal was great. I haven't had that type of meal in a long time. Since I had been living in a slum for so long without food or even a shelter to protect myself from the rain; my body was still so slim with a lack of nutrients and food. But then I met this prince, and he brought me here to say thank you. I'm confident I won't be here for long. I'll return to that alley and live as a poor boy once more. So far, all they've done is give me a bath, clothing, and even food. What they gave to me made me glad.

'How long will I remain here waiting for them to tell me to leave?'

I'm sitting on a bed, gazing out the window at the lovely garden. The garden is just wonderful, no matter how I look at it. I was so focused on staring out the window when I heard a knock on the door. The door opened to see a maid bringing clothes. If I recall properly, the maid that came in was the prince's maid, whose name was Allea. 

"Sir Riku, the highness requested that I give this to you and wear this," she said as he handed me the clothes. I couldn't figure out why.

"Oh, and here is a thank you gift as well." she continued as she gave me a pouch. I took the pouch she was holding and opened it; inside were gold coins. With this many, I could purchase a house.

"Then please excuse me, sir Riku; take your time dressing," I heard her say as she smiled, "When you're finished, call me outside, and we'll leave the palace." she continued as she exited the room.

'It appears that I will be finally going back.'