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44 – Banquet (4)

The reception room was quiet.

Only the faint noise can be heard outside the banquet hall.

“… You said you were getting engaged, is that true?”

Dalgrak.

Veronica set her teacup down and carefully opened her mouth.

I nodded her head nonchalantly.

“Yes, I am serious.”

“But, we’ve only just known each other. Honestly, why are you so willing to agree? I’m curious.”

“Didn’t the princess propose first? Need another reason?”

“Your lord doesn’t know about me yet. For what purpose do I… “

Veronica slurred her words and cast her gaze down her face as her conscience pricked.

I know too.

Why did she approach me?

“It must be because of the island of Milos.”

Island of Milos.

It was an egg yolk land dominated by magic stones and iron mines, and it was also the reason why wars would break out in the future.

Said Veronica, swallowing her saliva.

“As expected, you knew….”

‘I can’t help but not know.’

This was something that could only be understood by looking at the imperial newspapers.

Because the conflict between the two kingdoms was full of content that the people of their own country were trembling with anxiety.

“Isn’t the world talking about the story between the two kingdoms? You can’t know.”

“… That’s right. In the next two months, there may be an engagement with the Argon Kingdom. In that case, one of them would be completely destroyed.”

Langkovite and the kingdom of Argon are fighting a cold war.

It was because of the island of Milos, located between the two kingdoms.

The island of Milos is a yolk land that straddles vaguely between the borders of the two kingdoms.

Because of this, both countries are claiming ownership from each other and struggling to occupy it somehow.

To put it simply, it was similar to Korea and Japan claiming ownership of Dokdo.

Of course, Dokdo is 100% Korean territory and Japan’s unreasonable claim.

The ownership of this island of Milos was really vague.

There is no historical evidence, and due to the nature of the Middle Ages, it was impossible to accurately measure the distance between the two kingdoms and compare who was closer.

It was difficult to determine exactly whose land it belonged to.

“So you’re saying that through your engagement to me, you’re going to claim ownership of the island of Milos without shedding blood.”

“That’s right. If it’s the ripple effect of the monarch, the kingdom of Argon can’t help it… I will give up ownership of the land.”

When I nodded with a look of understanding, Veronica continued.

“The kingdom of Argon wants the destruction of Langkovit. Perhaps they planted a spy inside, or after realizing that all iron resources are running out, they are claiming ownership of Milos Island even more tenaciously.”

“If it’s the military power of the Langkovite Kingdom, it should be able to push the Argon Kingdom lightly. It must mean that a third country interfered if it was not easily accessible.”

“That’s right, the neighboring kingdom of Libel is giving power to the kingdom of Argon. Because of this, our kingdom is unable to do this or that.”

That was natural.

Because Langkovit boasts a military power second only to the Empire.

It will act as an undesirable part from the point of view of neighboring countries.

Giving Milos Island, the yolk land, to Langkovit, who is already strong in military power?

This is the sound of giving Son Oh-gong the Yeoui-bong.

So, of course it was wise to side with Argon.

“… I had no intention of cheating. Sorry. 7 Lords,”

Veronica gets up from her seat and bows politely.

“If you don’t get engaged to me, I’ll humbly accept it. It’s a bit embarrassing anyway.”

“No, let’s do it.”

“… Yes?”

“Let’s do it. Engagement.”

She looks at me incomprehensibly.

“Why? Our kingdom intends to use the Seven Lords…. But if you’re going to get engaged to me or not… !”

Veronica covered her mouth with her hands.

Her face is so small that half of it is covered.

“… Did you come to really like me?”

‘What are you talking about… ?’

She made a puzzled expression.

“Well, the lord has nothing to gain except for me, right? But still, wanting to get engaged like this… !”

“Of course, if it was the monarch, he would have no regrets to have me… But, we don’t know too much about each other yet, do we? Wouldn’t it be too hasty to give your love to me already? Thinking about it some more… “

As if Veronica was rapping in rapid fire, she talked about it.

I sighed and opened my mouth.

“So, are you going to get engaged or not?”

Veronica cleared her throat to see if she had come to her senses, and she said hastily.

“I will! But won’t you tell me why?”

“The reason is simple. I also intend to use the princess.”

Raised her wearing Lee.

To think of such a perfect plan in an instant.

I am a true genius.

“… Are you using me?”

Veronica blushes and covers herself with her hands.

“… Isn’t it?”

“No-!”

**

A banquet hall where a party is in full swing.

Richmond, the king of the Argon Kingdom, looked at the approaching princess Charlotte with a downcast face.

He clicked his tongue and opened his mouth.

“Looks like you failed.”

“… Sorry. Father. It was taken away by Princess Langkovite.”

“… You mean that?”

Richmond sighed.

It was already expected that Langkovit would approach the Seven Lords at this banquet.

However, he never imagined that his daughter would be defeated by Princess Langkovit.

She is Charlotte, who is called everyone’s woman.

The 7th monarch had a bad eye for women.

“What should I do, Father? 7 If the monarch moves, he is forced to surrender the land.”

Charlotte made a nervous expression.

In response, Richmond smiled softly as if he was okay.

“Don’t worry. If you had captured the monarch from the other side. Because this side also needs to capture the monarch.”

“… Is that possible?”

“Shouldn’t you try? In that sense, Charlotte. You will have to work hard this time too.”

To be honest, I wasn’t confident.

However, she can’t stand still like this.

The kingdom of Langkovit must disappear. Certainly.

“Which monarch should I go to?”

“Hmm.”

Richmond narrowed his eyes, lost in his thoughts.

Who is a demon who is kind to humans but has a docile personality?

There was only one person that came to mind.

“1St monarch. Approach the Lord of Light. If you don’t succeed this time… We will lose the island of Milos.”

“I will try my best. Your majesty.”

Charlotte sighs and walks in front of him.

**

Meanwhile, at the same time.

Gastra began to laugh cheerfully with a wide appearance.

“Ha ha! You finally acted like my daughter! Veronica-!”

He stroked Veronica’s hair gently.

Has your daughter ever looked so pretty?

“… Dad, I don’t think it’s something to be so happy about. The Seven Lords know everything about the island of Milos.”

“Veronica, not knowing is strange! He is the man who will soon become a member of our family. If you don’t know that, I’ll turn it down here! But, accepting my engagement to you must mean that I liked you very much. Ha ha ha!”

The nobles around Gastra looked at him with a cheerful laugh.

Like it or not, he doesn’t care and pours his wine into his mouth.

Veronica sighed and opened his mouth.

“Are you satisfied now? I will no longer follow Your Majesty’s words like a puppet. Be aware.”

“You are mistaken. It’s not that you don’t obey me, it’s that I don’t need you. Your use ends today. Be thankful that you were born into our family and put to good use.”

Veronica frowned.

“Good. I also wanted to get away from the royal family. Now, live comfortably for the rest of your life in the monarch’s castle.”

“Come, the desired sea.”

Ghastra raised his garter.

Now, backed by the power of the 7 Lords, the Langkovite Kingdom will be able to spread its wings.

You can break the bridge of your nose at the kingdom of Argon and the people around you who only looked at your kingdom to destruction.

‘I’ll use it very metallurgy to eat it. 7 Lords.’

He thought so and widened his shoulders.

**

I stretched out in the waiting room left alone.

“It’s an engagement.”

At this banquet, he unexpectedly saved her fiancée.

She is also a royal family and an ultra-pretty goddess.

Then, all of a sudden, a laugh came out.

‘They’re using me because of Milos Island?’

These are the words spoken by 4th Princess Veronica herself.

Sorry, but they won’t have Milos.

Why? ‘Cause I’ll take it

‘Preparing for old age properly.’

To be honest, I still haven’t decided whether to side with the demons or the humans.

It was a hasty decision to change course now that I haven’t even met the hero.

However, what is certain is that it leans towards the demons to some extent.

Because of this, shouldn’t we prepare for our old age here as well?

More and more.

The more money, the better.

I need to acquire the island of Milos, accumulate enormous wealth, and go crazy.

Throw away all the iron mines, make your own island, and spend a good time with the other princesses!

“They said the meeting would be held in two days.”

Langkovit and Argon Kingdom have meetings regularly.

They bring different evidence each time, claiming ownership of the island of Milos.

‘I’m sorry, but that will all be meaningless now.’

It was when I was putting on the skirt.

Smart.

Someone knocked on the reception room door.

“Are there 7 lords?”

“Who are you?”

“Looks like you’ve already forgotten my voice. I am the 1st monarch.”

‘1St monarch?’

Also known as the Lord of Light.

Among all the monarchs, he is the only one who has a crush on humans.

What does he want me to do?

“Come in.”

After a while, the door opened wide.

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A blonde, blue-eyed man enters.

I looked at him with a puzzled face.

“What is my business?”

“I heard the story. They say he had a talk with Princess Langkovite.”

“So?”

“If you intend to get involved in the island of Milos, cut your hands.”

I frowned at the unexpected words.

“What does that have to do with you?”

“You don’t need to know that. You better not get involved in the ant fight and do your own thing.”

I laughed out loud in an absurd situation.

I nonchalantly raised my middle finger.

“f*ck me.”