The Youngest Prince Of The English Royalty House [EN]: Chapter 2

[A Harmonious Family, Episode 2]

Henry II was backstabbed by his wife, Eleanor, and his three sons, resulting in an event known as the Great Revolt.

The eldest son, Henry, boldly rebelled against his father.

The second and third sons joined the rebellion.

The Count of Flanders even jumped into the fray, turning a family squabble into a civil war.

However, with the strength of Henry II and his loyal nobles, the rebellion failed.

The instigator, the mother, was exiled to Chinon – a heartwarming tale indeed.

What a lovely family story.

Of course, I, being young, couldn’t participate in this Great Revolt. I was too young.

Anyway, my father, having subdued my brothers, offered to give me the territories he had taken from them.

But I refused.

I didn’t want to be disliked by my brothers.

As time passed, my father poured me a beer, even though I was underage.

“Son, this is a beer I’ve specially prepared for you.”

“Thank you, Father.”

You might wonder why a child is drinking beer.

But unlike 21st-century beer, 12th-century beer is just a beverage.

The refreshing taste is gone, replaced by a thick, sweet concoction that was often questionable in quality. It wasn’t the same as a modern lager.

Of course, it’s bland compared to 21st-century lager, but my palate has adapted to medieval tastes.

My father, who alternated between beer and wine, spoke with a lingering buzz.

“We almost had a disaster. If I had killed Thomas Becket…”

“That is your Majesty’s mercy.”

Thomas Becket, who had raised his voice at my father, Henry II, over religious and political matters.

He is my teacher, the pitiful man whose life was spared.

But before my birthday in the past.

[Please spare my teacher as my birthday gift.]

I said, putting my father in a dilemma.

To be precise, my father was conflicted due to the political burden of killing Thomas Becket as a ruler.

I appropriately provided a ’cause’.

As I reminisced about the past.

A servant came in and ruined the mood.

“Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from the Eastern Roman Empire.”

“What do those bookworms want?”

Soon after, my father, having read the letter, became angry.

“Ugh. Those damn Greeks.”

“Calm yourself, Your Majesty. Still, it is the Eastern Roman Empire of Manuel I.”

“Ha, those guys don’t deserve the name of Rome. The Holy Roman Empire is better.”

My father seemed very angry about the letter.

‘They call themselves the Roman Empire, but that’s none of our business.’

Of course, unlike the old Roman Empire, which treated the barbaric Germanic tribes like beasts,

The Holy Roman Empire, founded by the Germanic tribes, has become a threat in this era.

The problem is that, unlike Emperor Manuel I of Rome, who is somewhat aware of reality,

The ‘self-proclaimed Roman Empire’s’ great nobles of the Eastern Roman Empire still treat us like barbarians in this day and age.

However, the current Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, Manuel I, wanted to ease these diplomatic tensions.

To that end, he planned the marriage of the French princess, the youngest, to the crown prince as his wife.

So, I decided to become a fiancé hopeful a few years ago.

“Father, I want to get engaged to the French princess again this time.”

“Are you saying that again?”

Unlike marriage, betrothals in medieval Europe can be broken at any time.

Besides, betrothals are essential when you’re a kid.

In fact, I’m not very interested in the French princess.

I liked France in my previous life, but that was more the Valois and Bourbon dynasties than the Capetian dynasty.

The current France of the Capetian dynasty is our adversary, trying to reclaim the territories taken by England and repay the humiliation!

Of course, it’s entertaining to make my name known all over the world!

“Father, I want to get a person as my birthday present this time.”

“A person?”

I said to my father, who was looking at me with eyes wondering what the youngest would do this time.

“Pierre, no, give me Peter as my attendant.”

“Not Godfrey (illegitimate son Geoffrey, the first of Henry II’s illegitimate children), but Peter?”

“Yes, Peter.”

But Peter, born in 1167, who is one year younger than me.

He is the son of my father, Henry II, and the beautiful Rosamund Clifford.

In other words, our father had a relationship with his lover after I was born and had an illegitimate child.

“Son, there are more capable and better children.”

Ah, I know that well.

Henry II had surprisingly many illegitimate children that were not known to the world.

I wanted to take one of the promising ones among them.

“Father, people are more important to me than vast territories.”

“Alright. I’ll make Peter your attendant.”

That’s how I got a talent.

Of course, it was a talent that was recruited when there was nothing.

**

Now I am 13 years old in English age.

Since my birthday has passed, I am slowly being treated like an adult.

But as in the future, being treated like an adult is not a good thing.

It’s no longer an age to just attend Mass (Catholic worship) and play.

It’s now an age to fight against fate, just like now.

Why, what kind of work would a mere 13-year-old do to fight against fate?

Of course, there will be descendants who will not understand my desperate lament.

Don’t forget. A middle school student in the Middle Ages is already an adult.

It’s the story of Uncle Ben’s words that great power requires great responsibility coming to life.

And can you say that even after seeing the monster in front of me?

“Are you calling yourself a man with only that much?”

“Still, I hit 형님’s body once.”

“Only once, and not even a vital spot. The damage you inflicted is just a scratch that can be healed with a dab of ointment!

John, if this were a battlefield instead of a training ground, your head would have been cut off.”

A monster with a huge physique like Lu Bu of the Three Kingdoms or Xiang Yu of the Chu-Han Contention scolded me.

Oh, God.

My second brother, Richard, is just crazy.

He has a future nickname of Lionheart King.

Having actually seen him, I don’t think that’s all.

That person doesn’t have the heart of a lion, but the physique of a lion.

Having such a good body in the Middle Ages, wouldn’t he have cut down Muslims or French people indiscriminately?

Honestly, I was scared and my heart was pounding just by facing him like this.

I had the thought that I should re-evaluate the incompetent King John from my past life.

To think of slapping the back of such a brother’s head.

Original King John! What path have you walked?

But I must become a hero who defeats monsters and saves the world for a limited time.

If I don’t show my will, my brother will torment my head with a dull sword over and over again!

I picked up the sword and said, pretending to be as brave as possible.

“Brother, it’s not over yet!”

But I decided not to succumb to the giant warrior.

I shut up and aimed for Richard 형님’s head.

-쾅!

But the story of humans being able to defeat monsters only exists in fantasy novels.

Today, I got another bump on my head.

“Hahaha.”

A laughter like the roar of a lion.

I wondered if my brother had gone crazy again.

Fortunately, he didn’t go crazy and beat me to death.

“Good, that’s the mindset you need!”

“Yes?”

What mindset are you talking about?

“Your body is less trained, and your resolve is lacking. But you have grown a lot. John.”

“Brother, thank you for taking the time for your 부족한 brother.”

“But I have some bad news to tell you.”

“Yes, please tell me.”

Bad news. But I held back the ‘smile’ that was about to come out because I had a feeling it would be good news for me.

“My workload has increased, so I think I’ll be staying within my territory for a while.”

I am well aware that young King Henry (the eldest brother, co-king with his father) and Duke Geoffrey of Brittany (the third brother) are already fighting each other.

“That’s a shame.”

“I’m sad too. Never let your guard down, you never know when I’ll come again.”

My second brother left with those scary words.

“Hoo… Is he gone?”

“Yes, he’s gone.”

At the words of Peter, my exclusive attendant and aide, I let out a sigh of relief.

The duel with Richard 형님 was really tough.

Not a 멋지고 dignified modern European duel.

But a savage medieval man who engages in brutal medieval duels.

I was hungry after worrying.

But Peter, who has a perfect score of 100 in 눈치, knew my heart too well.

“Hehe, John 왕자님, I brought you food.”

“Thank you, Peter.”

Still, I had one joy in my life, which was being able to eat as much delicious food as I wanted.

Thinking about my life in my previous life, when World War III broke out and I couldn’t eat proper food and died.

Medieval food, which hides the fishy smell by throwing in spices, was happiness itself.

I also ate a piece of meat with savory 육즙 flowing.

I also ate fresh vegetables.

I quenched my thirst with beer, which is commonly drunk as a beverage.

“Um, I ate well.”

After finishing my meal, I looked at the sky of medieval England.

I stroked my beard, which hasn’t even grown yet.

Of course, the fact that I was rejected once again in writing by the French princess I sent a letter to was not important.

Wasn’t it the future I wanted to feel alive like this and enjoy the happy life of a medieval prince?

“Peter. I’m in a good mood.”

I gave him a few gold coins as a gift. It’s pocket money for my half-brother.

“왕자님, I love you!”

Anyway, if you’ve finished eating, you have to digest it.

The friendly songs of birds were heard near Westminster Palace.

“Chirp!”

The sound of birds is the accompaniment.

Flap.

Now the performance begins.

-띵가, 띵 띵.

“I was going to leave before sunset~”

Playing the lute and singing a song is the joy of my life.

Of course, I had a hard time learning the lute, which is only similar to the guitar but completely different.

Medieval ballads called Minnesang are popular in Europe these days, and ballads happen to be my specialty.

두성, 흉성, 반가성. I am the Orpheus of England.

There were many fans around Westminster Palace who loved me.

“꺅, It’s John 왕자님.”

“He’s so handsome.”

“He… He looked at me again.”

Cute and lovely maids.

More precisely, the young ladies from aristocratic families who have some power cheered for me.

After all, the world is 외모 지상주의!

Surprisingly, Prince John is a 꽃미남.

Of course, my brothers are all handsome.

There are no records in history that the original King John and Richard I were handsome.

But it would be stranger if a 미남 didn’t come out from under Eleanor, the most beautiful young lady in France,

And a handsome father who is an alpha male enough to seduce that mother.

‘Anyway, the British guys’ historical distortion is the best in the world.’

After finishing the proud stage like that.

When I was about to return to my room and prepare an amazing new song.

A maid who looked very urgent came in.

“John 왕자님, it’s a disaster.”

My exclusive maid came to me with anxious eyes.

“Why? What’s wrong?”

I asked, trying to hide my uneasy heart.

“His Majesty the King has declared that he will inherit the Aquitaine territory to John 왕자님.”

“What?”

I couldn’t say harsh words in front of the cute maid, but I screamed in my heart.

‘Damn father!’

Henry II pressed the 발작 button.

As I made a blank expression, Peter asked me.

“What kind of place is Aquitaine?”

“It’s nothing.”

Then I crossed my fists and said again.

“It’s really nothing!”

World Star John