Sunghoon agreed,
"Yes, Father, I thought about it too. I'll go with Uncle."

"Alright, Prince, you can join us. Tomorrow, we plan to head to our region. Sunoo will come with us too, as he needs to assist you with this project. Son, where do you plan to stay-at the eastern region's royal palace or our manor?"
Duke Kim asked.

"Mmmmm, I think it would be better to stay at your manor, Uncle.
That way, if I need any assistance, I can easily meet you," Sunghoon replied.

"You are so thoughtful, prince.
I really appreciate that you always think about your duties without considering your own convenience. You're already showing qualities that surpass your father's at that age,"
Duke Kim said, laughing.

"Ah, don't talk like that, Kim. I was good back then too,"
the king said with a chuckle.

After a bit more light-hearted conversation between the king and Duke Kim,
Sunghoon went to prepare for his journey to the eastern region.

A few hours later, that day:

Duke Kim returned to his mansion in the capital.

Grand Duke Kim's Mansion in Capital

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Grand Duke Kim's Mansion in Capital.


Sunoo was in the sitting room with his mother, a male Omega whom he called "Mother."

Duke Kim entered the room and took a seat beside Sunoo and his mother.

"How was the meeting, dear?" Sunoo's mother asked.

"It was good, darling,"
Duke Kim replied.
"I also met the Queen. She mentioned you and said she wanted to catch up with you."

The male Omega nodded.
"Right, I haven't seen her in a long time. I should arrange a meeting next time..... Dear, did you tell Sungho about your plan?"

Sunoo listened closely as the conversation unfolded.
"Yes, I told him about it. As I thought, both Sungho and Sunghoon liked it," Duke Kim said.

When Sunghoon's name was mentioned, Sunoo's curiosity was piqued.
"Daddy, what are you talking about? What did Sunghoon hyung like?"

Duke Kim began to explain,
"Oh, I should tell you this first. You'll be coming with us to the Eastern Region tomorrow, and Sunghoon will be joining us as well. You both have a very important task to do."

Sunoo was surprised by his father's sudden announcement.

"What? Why, Daddy? You didn't mention anything before..................
What is the task I'll be doing with Sunghoon hyung?"

"Sorry, cutie," Duke Kim said.
"I didn't tell you earlier because I had to confirm it with the king. You and the prince need to create a plan for a Youth Program to operate in our Eastern Region. So, Sunghoon and you will come with us. I hope you don't have any issues with that."

Sunoo was even more surprised by the unexpected and significant responsibility.

Sunoo's mother reassured him,
"Don't worry, cutie. Dad and I will help you both."
He turned back to Duke Kim.
"Will Sunghoon stay at the royal palace or at our manor?"

"He said he will stay with us,"
Duke Kim replied.
"So, darling, you need to inform the butler and staff that the prince will be staying at our manor, and you'll be responsible for taking care of him."

Sunoo's heart raced. The thought of Sunghoon living with them and the necessity of spending every moment together due to their new duty made his heart pound.
Although they had lived together and spent time together before, this would be different-it would be just the two of them.

Sunoo snapped out of his thoughts and complained,

"Ugh, Daddy, you should have told me earlier.
I have so many plans to cancel, and I need to prepare for tomorrow.
Aaaaaa, you're giving me a headache, Dad. And Mom, you should have told me sooner. You both are being really inconsiderate."

Duke Kim responded,
"We're sorry, cutie. We had to confirm everything first. There's no need to prepare too much since you're just going to your own mansion."

Sunoo's mother added,
"Don't you know your son is also like me?"

Sunoo replied with a touch of sass, "Exactly, Mom. Dad just won't understand us. Can you help me get ready for tomorrow?"

Duke Kim, hugging Sunoo's mother, said,
"Sorry, cutie, at the moment I really need your Maa to recharge my energy."

Sunoo's mother shyly slapped Duke Kim on the arm.

"Aaaaaaaa, stop with your lovey-dovey stuff. It's really so clingy. I'm going to prepare for tomorrow."

Sunoo made a disgusted face and replied, before heading to his room to get ready.


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