Naruhito (54)
I started to descend the stairs, just like yesterday. Since my hand was occupied with the puzzle box, I couldn't hold onto the handrail. It’s inconvenient to only have one hand.
"Your Highness, where are you going?"
I heard Hitachimaru's voice. Since Hiiro was following me, his guard Hitachimaru was likely following too.
I was getting tired, but I didn't want to sit down in front of Hiiro, so I kept moving my legs. The stairs were tough...
My knees buckled and I missed a step. I didn't have the strength to catch myself anywhere. I wasn't even halfway down yet.
I faintly felt Grandpa’s presence, then it disappeared.
"Whoa, that was close. Man, that scared me."
Hitachimaru kneeled on the stairs and caught me. When I said thanks, he sighed heavily.
"How... did you get there yesterday?"
Hiiro, sitting on the stairs with a pale face, asked.
"I went with Grandpa."
"Toshitane?"
"No, not Gramps, Grandpa."
"Grandpa?"
"Probably Lord Ichinose Murashige. He was here just now."
"Grandpa was here."
"Where...? No, never mind. Naruhito, you’re banned from using the stairs alone."
Huh? Then I can't go to Sai.
"If you fall from this height, you'll die. You can't die, right?"
Yeah, that's true. I’d die, considering my current state.
I reluctantly nodded.
"The stairs are definitely a no-go. We need to get a house. A one-story house like the last one is the best."
"Indeed. This place is a bit too spacious."
Hitachimaru carried me and took me to Sai's room while I fully leaned on him.
At the door, I asked to be put down, and he gave me a puzzled look.
"I want to walk on my own."
"That's impossible."
"I want to show Sai that I'm fine."
Even when he put me down, I couldn’t stand properly, which frustrated me. As I squatted, Hiiro tried to pick me up, but I resisted, not wanting that. I just wanted support to walk!
"Grandpa."
I summoned Grandpa.
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