Majesty/Band Story 1/Chapter 5

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**What Actually Matters** is the fifth chapter of Majesty's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

Eiasviel, King, and their retinue, guarded by men of the Kamishiro Family, returned to Tintagel Castle safely. In his room, King is silently recovering from his injuries...

## Transcript

[King's bedroom, Tintagel Castle]

**King** : ...

**Palamedes** : Your Highness. You're awake.

**King** : Palamedes? Why are you the one treating me? Where are the others?

**Palamedes** : Today is my turn to be with you. Therefore, I will take care of you until today ends.

**King** : But, your wounds...

**Palamedes** : This is nothing. Please do not worry.

**King** : ...

**Palamedes** : Rest up and prepare for tomorrow, Your Highness.

**King** : ...Alright.

**Palamedes** : Have a good night, Your Highness.

(The next morning...)

**King** : ...

**King** : ...It's early.

**King** : ...

(King leaves his room)

**King** : I should go there for today...

**Claudin** : Oh.

**King** : Claudin...

**Claudin** : It's 5 in the morning. Where do you think you're going, Golden Prince?

**King** : ...

**Claudin** : Oh, so now you're ignoring me. You realize you're playing a rough game here, Your Highness.

**King** : I'm sorry.

**Claudin** : No, no. You don't need to be sorry. Unlike Neroveus, I do not hate you or despise you.

**Claudin** : Oh, and if you think I'm here to beat you for ignoring His Grace's orders...

**Claudin** : Perish the thought.

**King** : ...?

**Claudin** : I'm just taking a walk and some fresh air.

**King** : I see.

**Claudin** : Yeah, so...

**Claudin** : I'll pretend this conversation never happened, and I'll be on my way.

**King** : Why?

**Claudin** : Because that's just the kind of person I am, kiddo. I'm not nosy enough to butt into your problems nor am I kind enough to help you out either.

**Claudin** : Besides...

**Claudin** : Today seems like it's gonna be a good day after all, Princey.

**King** : ...

**Claudin** : Oh, I'd better get going.

**Claudin** : Wherever you're going, stay safe.

**King** : ...

**King** : Claudin.

**Claudin** : Yeah?

(King gives Claudin a pained smile)

**King** : Thank you.

**Claudin** : ...

(King leaves)

**Claudin** : Huh...that caught me off guard.

**Claudin** : I haven't seen that face since...

**Claudin** : ...!

**Claudin** : I see...I understand.

**Claudin** : How interesting...

**Claudin** : Perhaps being chatty once in a while has its benefits, after all...

(York Church, near Tintagel Castle, Early Morning)

**King** : ...

**???** : Oh, if it isn't Your Highness...

**King** : Father Victor. Good morning to you.

**Father Victor** : I heard you were beaten by Neroveus, child. Are your injuries okay?

**King** : I'm fine now, thanks to Palamedes.

**Father Victor** : I see.

**King** : ...

**Father Victor** : Come, let's talk inside.

**King** : Thank you, Father.

(Inside...)

**King** : Ah...the atmosphere of this church always lightens my heart.

**Father Victor** : Come. Have a seat.

**King** : Please, the elderly first.

**Father Victor** : As expected of His Grace Eiasviel's son. I can see his gentlemanly attitude in you.

**King** : Thank you.

**Father Victor** : Now then, child.

**King** : Yes. I would like to confess about my sins yesterday.

**Father Victor** : ...Go on.

**King** : I...ignored my father's orders...caused unnecessary problems, and caused trouble for my family and my retainers.

**King** : Despite the love and care they gave to me, I'm still...

**King** : I am nothing but a burden to them.

**King** : I've done nothing for my family, yet I chose to play pretend, and act like everything is going to be just fine.

**King** : At this rate, I don't think I can pretend living like this...

**Father Victor** : ...I see.

**Father Victor** : Several months ago, His Grace Eiasviel told me I could stay in this church when I recently lost my only son.

**King** : My deepest condolences, Father. I didn't know...

**Father Victor** : That is alright. I've already moved past the pain.

**Father Victor** : Child, during his many visits here, he always talked about you.

**King** : ...He did?

**Father Victor** : Of course. One of those times is after you picked your own retainer for the first time.

**Father Victor** : Surely you still remembered who you picked?

**King** : Yes, it was Palamedes.

**Father Victor** : You remembered. Good.

**Father Victor** : So, naturally speaking...

**Father Victor** : She should be the one who cared for you the most.

**King** : ...

(Flashback ensues)

**Palamedes** : Your Highness! Please wait!

**Palamedes** : What a silly question. I'm your retainer. My only objective is to keep you safe.

**Palamedes** : Never! I don't care anymore...if you're a Champion...or a goddamn knight!

**Palamedes** : Anyone who lays their hand on His Highness...

**Palamedes** : ...I WILL MAKE SURE THEY PAY THE PRICE, EVEN IF I HAVE TO DIE FOR IT!

(Flashback ends)

**Father Victor** : It is indeed painful losing a loved one, but have you ever considered...

**Father Victor** : ...the feelings of those who sincerely loves you with all their heart?

**King** : ...

(King remembers Neroveus' words)

**Neroveus** : Why are you always being so selfish?

**Neroveus** : Why are you always being such a fool?

**Neroveus** : ...you're all the same.

**Neroveus** : Name your orders carefully next time. Or you're no different than your failure-of-a-son right there?

**King** : ...

**King** : What Neroveus said is true, then.

**Father Victor** : Ah, Neroveus. She may have a short temper, Your Highness, but rest assured.

**Father Victor** : You once said that you understood her pain, right?

**King** : Y-Yes...I did.

**Father Victor** : I'm afraid I do not know what caused her grudge against you, Your Highness. But someday...

**Father Victor** : ...I believe she can finally live without that hatred.

**King** : ..."Someday", hm?

**King** : I believe I will wait for that day, as well.

**King** : Until then, all I can do is toughen myself up!

**Father Victor** : Of course, child. I believe God will also bless such a kind soul like you.

**King** : God...

**King** : I'd appreciate it!

**Father Victor** : Wonderful, child. You've gone back to your usual mood.

**Father Victor** : Should you feel like something is weighing you down, feel free to pay me a visit.

**Father Victor** : Since I am also one of those people who love you.

**King** : Father Victor...

**King** : Thank you...so, so much.

**Father Victor** : Find your true path, Your Highness.

**King** : I will!

(Just then, a castle guard enters the church)

**Father Victor** : Oh? What is it?

**Castle Guard** : Good morning, Father Victor. And...Your Highness?!

**King** : Good morning.

**Castle Guard** : O-Of course! Good morning, Your Highness.

**Father Victor** : Did something happen, Walren?

**Castle Guard Walren** : Your guest has arrived, Father Victor.

**Father Victor** : I see. Very well, then.

**King** : Ah, I suppose I shall return to my room, then.

**Father Victor** : Actually, Your Highness. Would you like to do this old man a favor?

**King** : Of course, Father.

**Father Victor** : Stay here, then. Walren, kindly escort the guest here.

**Guard Walren** : At once!

(Walren leaves to get the guest)

**King** : Why do you ask me to stay, Father?

**Father Victor** : This guest of mine is in the same age as you, child.

**King** : So, he's a student!

**Father Victor** : I know back at England, you didn't have many friends despite your kind heart.

**King** : ...Yes. My family and my retainers are all that I have.

**Father Victor** : I suppose this is your first step to change, then.

(Walren arrives with the guest)

**???** : Oh, Father Victor!

**Father Victor** : It is wonderful to see you, child.

**King** : Hm?

**???** : Hm?

**Father Victor** : Hm?

**Guard Walren** : Hm?

**???** : Aren't you...the "Golden Prince"?

**King** : Aren't you..."The Preacher"?

**Father Victor** : Your Highness...Mr. Chosokabe...

**Father Victor** : I take it you know each other?

**Azama Chosokabe** : Yes, I know him.

**King** : (I knew him from him running around the hallways of the school screaming about religion, but that's about it...)

**King** : (I don't think it's a good idea to tell that to Father Victor, as well...)

**King** : I only heard of him, but I've never actually talked to him in person. But we did attend the same school.

**Father Victor** : I see!

**Azama** : If I'm not mistaken, your name is...um...

**King** : ...

**Father Victor** : ...

**Azama** : Rosberkutz!

**Guard Walren** : Hey! It's Rosenkreuz!

**Azama** : Oh, apologies...

**King** : No worries, it's alright.

**King** : Allow me to introduce myself,

**King** : My name is King Lucius Septimius Eusebes Rosenkreuz...

**Azama** : Awesome name! I'm-

**King** : ...The Third.

**Azama** : I'm so sorry for cutting you off...again!

**King** : L-Like I said...it's fine.

**Azama** : Well, okay then.

**Azama** : My name is Azama Chosokabe, and I am a man...

**Azama** : ...of GOD!

**King** : ...!

**Father Victor** : Oh my...

**Guard Walren** : (What a weird guy...)

(Azama walks over to King, and offers his hand)

**Azama** : I don't know exactly who you are in this place, but good to know you're also someone who respects God!

**Father Victor** : Mr. Chosokabe...per the Royal Family's rules, you can't just-

**King** : Father Victor, it's alright.

**King** : If I'm ready to become a better prince...

**King** : Then I'll accept this friendship, and I'll move forward so I can secure my future!

(King takes Azama's hand and the two does a handshake)

**King** : It's a pleasure to meet you, Chosokabe-kun!

**Azama** : You want friends, hm? Very well, we shall drop the formalities and we shall call each other in a casual manner!

**Azama** : Don't you agree, King!

**King** : I could not agree more, Azama!

**Father Victor** : Your Highness...

**Walren** : Ahaha...

**King** : (With this, my first step to find my future path...)

**King** : (...begins!)

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