The Prince Who Cannot Fall In Love & The Missing Heiress - Chapter 275

“I guess … you shouldn’t think about them,” Hannah said finally. “We want to take a long holiday and travel the world, right? I want to help you make up for everything that you missed out. There are so many beautiful places we can visit in the world.”

The girl bit her lip and looked down. Every time she thought of Friedrich’s short life, she felt very sad. But she tried not to show it in front of the young man.

“Ah, Hannah is right. We will start our journey in a few days. We better discuss that first,” said Charles. “I’ll quit school and come with you.”

“Hmm .. alright.” Friedrich nodded in agreement. He then opened a browser on his laptop and typed in some of the destinations they had talked about. “I’ve always wanted to take the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.”

“It’s a very beautiful place. I’ve been there,” said Hannah. “We should go there first. This is the best time of the year to take that hot air balloon ride!”

The girl then shared her experiences in Cappadocia and helped Friedrich to organize their trip to Turkey.

Charles quickly took paper and pen and made notes on their itinerary. Friedrich had decided to travel and explore the important places of the world for the next year before his condition deteriorated badly.

After that, they would choose a quiet place, where he would spend the rest of his days.

***

That night Charles and Hannah talked alone on the back porch after they confirmed that Friedrich was asleep. They did not want to stress the man with further discussion of the Alchemist clan.

“I’m so worried,” Hannah said in a low voice. “If they really can do whatever they want … I can’t imagine what will happen to humankind. We have to try to prevent it and then expose them.”

“I agree with you,” said Charles. “But we can’t be careless.”

“That’s right. I think all of Alaric Rhionen’s plans will be carried out in the long term. He won’t suddenly execute everything in one go. It will be too suspicious. So, we can also prepare. I think we should do it discreetly and unsuspectingly,” said Hannah.

“Most importantly, we must not make them suspicious of us,” said Charles. He took a deep breath before continuing his words. “I’ve been thinking about this all night last night. In my opinion, the only way we can investigate them without being suspected is by giving them no one to suspect. I should at least disappear.”

“Disappear?” Hannah asked in amazement. “What do you mean?”

“I will fake my death and disappear. Live as a new person. Friedrich knows some people in the Darknet who can help with that kind of thing. I will contact them and work with them. I want to take all this from my brother’s hands. He only has limited time… I don’t want him to stress about humankind at the end of his life. I just want him to live in peace and not be stressed over such things. ”

“Charles…” Hannah bit her lip. She seemed to be thinking about something heavy. “Do you think… you can find out who is holding the immortality potion? Maybe we can steal it or force them to give it to Friedrich .. so that your brother…”

‘So that your brother won’t have to die.’ Hannah could not continue her words.

Charles nodded. “I thought about that too. We still have a year and a half … Maybe my investigation can give us something.”

“Oh, thank goodness. It turns out you and I think alike,” Hannah said, relieved.

“I’ll try to find out,” said Charles. “Later, you just keep Friedrich company. Let me take care of this. I’m not a genius like my brother, but I’m not stupid either. I’ll make plans and find ways.”

“Very well,” said Hannah. For a moment, she was dazed.

She didn’t feel like she was not talking to a 17-year old teenager, but a young man with mature thinking.

When did Charles suddenly grow up to be so mature? He was just a boy last month, Hannah thought.

Maybe his brother’s condition forced him to mature quickly… Hannah could only sigh.

“Hannah,” Charles suddenly touched Hannah’s hand and gave her a pleading look. His eyes were filled with profound sadness. “Please, please… take care of my brother…”

Hannah smiled slightly and nodded. “Of course, Charles. I promise.”

Even without Charles asking, she would devote all her life to care for Friedrich. She only wanted to make him happy, at the end of his short life.

***

One week later.

Friedrich just stared at his cell phone, which rang many times. He didn’t know the phone number, so he didn’t intend to pick it up.

“Who is calling?” asked Hannah, who sat beside him enjoying a typical Turkish tea. Charles was admiring the city’s view from the top of the roof of the building where they were.

The three of them enjoyed the sunset view from a pretty cafe located on the roof of an ancient building in Cappadocia. The view of the rocky hills and historical buildings that surrounded them was simply breathtaking.

In the sky, dozens of hot air balloons were floating, providing a charming backdrop for anyone looking to take photos and capture a scene that felt like that dream.

Friedrich shook his head. “Must be the office. It’s an American number. Maybe they’re looking for me. They should know I won’t pick up a phone number I don’t know. I no longer work there either. I don’t want to spoil this holiday by talking about work.”

Hannah nodded in understanding. The girl looked at Friedrich lovingly. She was happy that Friedrich actually took her on his journey around the world.

She could show him the memorable places she had been and shared those wonderful experiences with this man that she admired.

At least … if Friedrich were to die, he would have enjoyed the best things on earth. He could finally let go because he had experienced what it felt like to be truly alive.

Since he was very young, Friedrich had always worked and thought about many things. He never enjoyed life at all. In his mind, he only wanted to raise his younger brother, Charles. Now, when it was almost too late, he finally thought about himself.

“Why do you look at me like that? Is there something strange on my face?” asked Friedrich, taking a sip of his tea. He didn’t have to look at Hannah at all to know that the girl had been watching him all along.

The girl who was caught hurriedly put down her cup and coughed softly.

“Sorry … I didn’t mean to,” she muttered.

Friedrich finally turned his head and found Hannah’s face flush red like a boiled crab. She looked so embarrassed.

“Why do you like looking at me so much?” asked the young man with a smile. “I’ve noticed lately that you often daydream and keep stealing glances at me secretly. What is it … do you feel sorry for me?”

Hannah hurriedly shook her head. “N-no … I’m just happy to see you. Sorry if you feel uncomfortable.”

If it was okay with him… Hannah actually wanted so badly to keep her eyes on Friedrich … until the very last moment.

But, of course, she could not say this.

“It’s okay, really,” Friedrich replied with a smile. “I don’t mind if this makes you happy. I have nothing to lose.”

“Ahh … thank God,” Hannah exclaimed, sighing with relief. Friedrich just shook his head when he saw her reaction.

The young man had finished the tea in his cup. He then added the tea from the teapot and filled the cup to the brim. The distinctive fragrance of Turkish tea immediately filled the air. “Do you want more tea?”

Hannah nodded excitedly. “Thank you.”

The two of them went back to enjoying their tea in peace, letting Charles take lots of photos of the scenery around them. The two then converse about their plans in Turkey. Early in the morning, they would go on a hot air balloon trip together and see the sunrise from the air.

Then, they could continue their journey to Greece, witnessing the various cultural remains of the Greek empire in the past. From there, they would continue on to Petra in Jordan, Damascus in Syria, and Iran. Then continued the adventure to China, Japan, and several other important regions in Asia.

They didn’t realize that Charles, who was engrossed in photographing the scenery, had turned his head towards them and smiled to himself seeing the two of them.

He saw the warmth between Friedrich and Hannah, and he deftly raised his camera and silently took aim at them several times.

What a beautiful and compatible couple, he thought. Charles knew exactly how Hannah felt about his brother, but until now, he didn’t know how Friedrich felt about her.

Did Friedrich love Hannah too? According to Charles’s instinct, he did. If he had no special feelings for the girl, why would he take Hannah with them on this important journey?

But, why wouldn’t Friedrich try to show his true feelings to Hannah until now? If he really loved Hannah, wouldn’t it be better if he honestly confessed his love for her and enjoyed the love before his time ran out?

Charles didn’t understand what Friedrich was thinking. How long did he want to treat Hannah like that?