The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

Chapter 143 - FUTURE ROUGH ROAD

WULFRIC felt his whole face heating up, almost as if it was put on a steamer. Although he couldnʼt see his face right now, he was certain that it was already beating red. He wasnʼt sure if it was because of shame or shyness. Wait- what shyness? How could he, Wulfric de Lunaris be shy? It was definitely because of shame.

With the way Aster asked him, more than warning the other about the danger of the entertainment industry, it was like he was praising him instead. And it was not just a simple praise, it was more like he was putting him on a pedestal. How could that be not shameful?

How could he not praise it more properly so that Aster could understand what it was he was trying to convey? This was indeed a fault on his part. But whatʼs done was done.

He cleared his throat and then looked to the side, so that Aster wouldnʼt be on his line of vision. ”Is that the point? Iʼm telling you that many people would target you just because of your appearance. Add that to the fact that you also have talent, it would simply be a disaster in the making for you.”

Astrid stared at Wulfricʼs side face. The otherʼs blush reached from his cheek up to the tip of his ear. The effect of what he said was even greater than he imagined. Really, who would have thought that this prince/general also had a cute side to him?

He didnʼt even mind his preaching. Although the way he said it was a bit rough, he understood that it was because he was simply worried for him. As weird as that might have sounded, considering how they really didnʼt have a relationship that let them worry for one another. Heck, they even just reconciled a moment ago. But somehow, Astrid could still feel the genuine worry the other had for him.

Itʼs truly a wonder why Wulfric would be so concerned about him. He wouldnʼt be so narcissistic as to think that it was because the other liked his face too much. He could only attribute it to the fact that he left such a great impression on Wulfric. Itʼs probably the first time he had met someone who treated him that way. So, he unknowingly labeled him as someone ʼspecialʼ.

Astrid didnʼt mind. Because he couldnʼt feel any malice from his ʼspecialʼ treatment. He just hoped that this ʼspecialnessʼ would only end with the other treating him as a friend. Thatʼs the best possible outcome he could think of.

At least, for now.

”Iʼll keep what Your Highness said in mind. I assure you that I can protect myself and wonʼt be stupid enough to put myself in danger. And thereʼs something that Your Highness should already know,” he said and then smiled before continuing, ”Iʼm not that easy to bully.”

Wulfric suddenly felt annoyed. He was not sure if it was because of Asterʼs response that obviously didnʼt put the danger of the entertainment industry in his eyes. Or at himself, because he was reminded again of how much of an ass he was during their first meeting.

He cleared his throat to hide his uncomfortable feelings. ”If- if you encounter any problems in the future that you canʼt solve, donʼt hesitate to contact me. If- if Iʼm not busy, I would help.”

Astrid blinked and then resisted the urge to laugh. Because what he heard sounded like ʼIʼm a busy prince but if you need help, I could free my scheduleʼ. Itʼs kind of funny and cute as well.

”Thank you, Your Highness. I will definitely keep that in mind,” he said in an amused tone.

Wulfric nodded, acting all serious. ”Thatʼs good.”

But in Astridʼs eyes, the other simply looked more like a child acting like an adult. Which greatly amused him.

Hildred, watching this scene unfold, felt a tad bit sorry for Wulf. Because he was obviously dancing on the palm of the teenagerʼs hand. And their emotionally inept general didnʼt even notice it.

Seeing Wulf like this, if his fascination towards the teenager further developed into something, it would probably not be a smooth road for him. He then happened to glance at Edmund who was looking at the two with that obvious obliviousness and he suddenly felt that he was not really in the position to comment on Wulfʼs future rough road.

To relieve his stress, he asked Astrid, ”Is being an actor the reason you moved into the capital with your brother?”

”Thatʼs part of it. But the major reason was because of our studies,” Astrid answered. ”The capital is the only place that could provide us the right resources for the careers weʼve chosen.”

”If youʼre going to be an actor, then how about your brother?” Edmund asked looking genuinely curious.

Before Astrid could answer, he saw Reas walking out of the aircraftʼs medical room where the medical cabin was. He quickly walked towards him and immediately checked his arm that was injured earlier.

”Is it okay now?” he asked.

Reas nodded. As much as he didnʼt want to admit it, that medical cabin was truly top-notch. His broken bones quickly healed. He couldnʼt even feel any discomfort.

”How about you? Did they do anything to you?” he asked while looking warily at the other three people there.

Astrid pinched his brotherʼs cheek. ”Stop being paranoid. What could they possibly do?”

”Thatʼs right. Weʼre honorable soldiers of this Empire. Why would we do something bad to an innocent citizen like Aster?” Wulfric immediately added.

Astrid was a bit surprised. He didnʼt expect that the other would just so easily call him by his nickname. Itʼs as if the other had been calling him that for such a long time. Reas was also surprised. But unlike him, his only reaction was to feel annoyed.

To get over the feeling of surprise, Astrid simply decided to answer Edmundʼs earlier question. He turned to the other.

”Regarding Captain Bartonʼs question earlier, Reas is going to be a soldier. In fact, he was admitted to the Imperial Military Academy,” he said, linking arms with his brother. ”How great, right?”

Hildred suddenly smiled meaningfully when he heard that. ”What a coincidence.”