42. Lie

The servant had been deceiving; Claude thought he was good, but it turned out he was setting up Claude as well. Indeed, his father's words were true; there was no sane people within the palace.

Claude couldn't leave because somehow, people already knew he would disguise himself, and it seemed like it was part of the servant's plan from the beginning. Even when Claude sneaked around, the guards greeted him.

"Good morning, Young Master Rosel," the guard on duty greeted.

"Was my disguise that obvious? Or are you playing me? You knew my plan, didn't you?" Claude asked, tearing his clothes in frustration. It was futile to disguise himself if his plan was already exposed.

"Yes, even without being told, your disguise was still noticeable. Look at your shining blonde hair, like Rapunzel's," the guard teased, knowing that only the Rosel family, with their blonde hair, would be recognized if they disguised themselves.