The Terrific Crown Prince

bad rumors for the crown prince

“The Crown Prince's divorce from his wife, Agatha, brought bad news. Allegedly, the crown prince deliberately divorced his wife after returning to the palace. Prince Luke is rumored to be an irresponsible husband. He deliberately did not provide a living for his wife during their marriage choosing to be a useless man. Even after returning to the palace, Prince Luke did not give his wife anything as compensation for their divorce. Prince Luke's sudden appearance when he had been in the Puissance area was doubted by the people. They think Prince Luke is a fake crown prince who deceives the kingdom. Other rumors said Prince Luke was having an affair which made his divorce from his wife a major factor. The various bad rumors that hit the crown prince generated negative sentiment by the people. The kingdom's social media is filled with many blasphemous comments towards prince Luke."

“What nonsense is going on? Quickly confirm and delete the circulating news immediately.” John was furious watching the news he saw on television. John then approached Luke who was riding as fast as he could to spread the rumors going on.

“Your Highness.” John bent down to say something. Luke who saw John's expression stopped his horse. Afterwards he rebinds Slayer. John approached the Crown Prince and spread the rumors. Not just one but three.

Firstly, Luke was reported as a useless man who was purposely irresponsible to his ex-wife either during their marriage or after their divorce. Second, Luke was rumored to be the crown prince who dared to deceive everyone, including the palace. Third, Luke is reportedly having an affair.

"What?" Luke glared in utter shock.

"I have ordered to delete the news as soon as possible."

Luke was still dissatisfied with John's words. “Find out who first spread the rumors, John! I want to know who the mastermind wants to go to war with me.”

Luke meets the Queen. The woman looked at her son with concern. “I have prepared a press conference for you, your highness. An official statement from you is what is most needed at this time.”

“Thank you, your majesty. You don't need to worry about it. I will solve my problem as soon as possible.” Prince Luke reassured his mother. Queen nodded her head.

after that Luke changed his clothes then headed to a room that already had a lot of journalists. Luke confirmed all the accusations, exposed the real facts and assured everyone that he was not having an affair. Regarding the rumor about him being the fake crown prince Luke showed his upper arms which had moon marks on them. Every descendant of the king was given such a mark since childhood made with a very secret special potion from the palace. No one can imitate it.

Even so, the rumors that were already circulating were more trusted by the public than the statements from the Crown Prince. Some people even dared to demonstrate in front of the palace, while others are still active on social media. This made public trust in the kingdom greatly reduced. They even began to doubt the taxes they paid and several other policies that were only considered to benefit the kingdom. This problem is getting bigger every day.

“Huft!” Luke exhaled. He barely sleeps reading all the petitions against him. The palace's efforts to quell rumors are increasingly being misinterpreted by the public. They accuse the Palace of deliberately taking away freedom of speech.

“How can such a small rumor they believe become so big. What's more, they started slandering things that didn't make sense. Doubt about taxes and other things, damn it! In fact there is very little hunger in Puissance.” John uttered all his curses. The man had been swearing a lot since the past few days. He was angrier than Luke. Can't believe something ridiculous like this happened to the palace.

"It must also be admitted that the social gap is still very large in Puissance, John." Luke answered calmly even though he was getting desperate to find a way out of the problem. even his position as crown prince was in danger of being demoted. This is the umpteenth demand after many demands on him. Luke tried to face it with a cool head. His four years of experience outside the palace made him understand what his people were thinking. “Puissance is ruled by aristocrats and conglomerates. Those who are rich are very powerful. Of course this kind of condition causes dissatisfaction.” Even so, Luke still couldn't find a solution to the problem at hand.

“Of course there is a social gap. How can the world run with equality?”

Luke chuckled lightly. “Not everyone has the same thoughts as you, John. Some people think equality is able to reconcile. Enough! You better find the mastermind for this matter soon.”

"I have found the mastermind of your problem, your highness." John shows Luke some evidence. “Your ex-wife and someone named Victor. You may know him."

Luke nodded his head. “Victor Zionathan, he is the CEO of the company Pouvwa Tech. I did have a conflict with him.” Luke clenched his fists. He should have guessed. Only those two people had the most trouble with him. Luke swore, Victor and Agatha had clever tactics. Luke was forced to admit this. they deliberately played with people's opinion to attack Luke.

"Your majesty, because of the rumored affair, we need to postpone my meeting with Olivia. I don't want the problem to get worse." Luke said to his mother. Queen nodded her head reluctantly. Luke didn't know whether he should be grateful for the current situation or not. Circulating rumors managed to save him from his mother's arranged marriage.

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“Cheers!” Victor and Agatha stirred their glasses as a sign of enjoying the party they were both having. Victor and Agatha were very satisfied. They only lead three opinions but the public gives additional rumors that are getting bigger as they are now.

“Sir, I am very grateful you have helped me. Without you, I definitely can't do anything about the kingdom.”

Victor shook his head. “Just Victor, Agatha. We have become allies now.”

Agatha frowned. "Can I?"

Victor knelt on one knee before Agatha. The man took out a ring he had kept from his jacket. “Agatha Philip, since I know you I have always liked your eyes. I'm not a romantic guy. I can only ask you directly, are you willing to be my girlfriend?”

Agatha covered her lips with a hand. "Sir, I mean Victor, are you serious?"

“Does it look like I'm joking right now? Quickly give your answer, Agatha! I don't want to feel embarrassed any longer. If you reject me, that's fine. we will remain as allies as always.”

Agatha nodded her head. "I agree."

“Do you agree to only be allies with me?” Victor asked for an explanation with Agatha's ambiguous answer.

Agatha chuckled lightly with a wide smile that left her lips. “I am willing to be your girlfriend. To be honest, I love you too."

Victor smiled happily. The two couples then embraced. “Right now is the happiest time for me. I feel perfect working with my girlfriend.”

"Me too," answered Agatha barely able to speak.