King Malric explained his side of the story to Draven and Aurelian. According to his perspective, he doesn't know how or why he did it and the more he explained to king Alaric, the more guilty he seemed. "Something doesn't add up", Aurelian says and Draven added,"is there a possibility that you might've been drugged or something?" "The physician examined me and nothing was found", King Malric replies. Aurelian exchanged a glance with Draven. Something was off. And someone was going to get to the bottom of it. "If someone's behind this, what's their motive? What would they gain from the ruin of His majesty and my father's friendship?" Aurelian questioned. King Malric let out a heavy sigh before responding,"I did investigate but it was of no use, there were no evidence or witnesses to prove that someone was behind what happened". Aurelian watched the king's expressions, something in him knew King Malric was innocent but who was pulling the strings? "If no one knew what had happened, then who leaked the information?" Draven asked, his expression betraying no hint of his thoughts. "I've sent out an investigation team", King Malric responded,"Whoever knows about it probably has a connection to what happened that night", Aurelian concluded. King Malric eventually dismissed the boys after discussing the severity of the matter at hand.
Later that day, in their shared chambers, the royal physician came to check on Draven. He makes Draven lay down, then examines is condition for any changes. He shakes his head when he's done,"Still no improvement, Your highness". Draven replied with an 'Okay', the physician sighed and starts packing his things to leave. "Wait..", Aurelian called out suddenly, Both the royal physician and Draven looked at Aurelian. "Do you need anything, Your Grace?" the physician asks. Aurelian nodded and takes a shaky step forward,"there's something I want to ask", he glanced at Draven then looks at the Physician, the physician responded with,"go ahead, Your Grace". Aurelian sucked in air into his lungs before speaking,"is it medically possible for someone to lose control of his actions and try to assault another woman who isn't his wife?" The physician paused, his lips pressing into a thin line, thinking. "Care to elaborate more, Your Grace? Or perhaps you can tell me the situation where it happened?" "No, that's all I know", Aurelian replied, deliberately not saying anything about the past. The physician states after contemplating for a while, "As far as I know, such action can only be triggered by an external force", "Poison!" Draven says sitting up. "Yes, Your highness, Poison is a possibility and there are about three poisons that are capable of having such effect", the physician replied, looking between the two Princes. "Would it be okay if you tell us about these poisons?" Aurelian asks, his eyes held a glimpse of hope and curiosity in them. The royal physician bowed, "I am at your service, Your Grace." Draven nodded once and the physician continued,"The Veilheart Draught, Phantom Veil Elixir and the Mirrorgaze Serum, are poisons capable of making one commit such atrocity", he paused before adding,"though the Phantom Veil Elixir is more capable than the others". Draven and Aurelian looked at each other before looking back at the Physician,"this Phantom Veil Elixir, where can it be found?" Draven asks. The royal physician took a moment to think before answering,"In the Northern and Southern region, Your highness", "Thank you so much, You've been a tremendous help", Aurelian appreciated the royal physician. The physician nodded,"it's my pleasure, Your Grace", he replied before helping himself out.
After the physician leaves, Aurelian looks at Draven,"we have a lead", he says. Draven pats the space beside him,"Come here". Aurelian felt his heart skip a beat. It was understandable for them to be in the same bed before when they meant nothing to each other, but now? When they've kissed? Allowed emotions to overtake them? Aurelian walked over and settled beside Draven, his heart racing. "Are we going to pretend like nothing happened?" Draven asked. Aurelian's face burned red,"I...No.. I just.. it's just...", he stammers. Draven smirked,"are you getting shy on me now?" he teases and Aurelian's face burned even more,"What? No!" He blurts out. Draven moves closer, his smirk not leaving his lips,"I don't know about you but I want to do it again", he replies leaning in. Aurelian's breath hitches,"A.. again? You want..." "Yes, I want to feel your lips on mine again, my Royal Consort".