Chapter 62: Cold

Heinrich sighed, "Decide for me." He said, "Should I explain myself and avoid resentment, or should I just walk away because it is a hassle to explain?" 

The Princess blinked a few times, "Huh?" She murmured, "Are you indirectly asking me to stop asking you questions? In that case, you should explain yourself." 

Heinrich nodded, "I hate explaining myself. Do you know why?" 

The Princess shook her head. 

"If I explain myself to one person, others ask me for explanations too." Heinrich said, "Is it not sad? I am held questionable by everyone." 

"It is because your actions are questionable." The Princess said, "My question is very thoughtful. I want to know why you were not more loving toward Miss Teresia. Had you been more loving, she might want to live-" 

"No." Heinrich shook his head, "It does not matter. When you live for 800 years, temporary feelings do not matter. The outcome ought to be the same either way."