Chapter 34

“No. Your Majesty.”

She turned her head, listening to an surprising voice.

“Marquis Cyrka.”

“If you happen to do that, how are you going to deal with the folks’s anger? The folks of the Empire shall be uneasy.”

“Uneasy?”

“That’s proper. Rumors are circulating that the limitations of the nation have been nearly destroyed by somebody however have been protected by Your Majesty’s magic. It may be mentioned as a blessing for the nation since you’re sturdy, but when the Princess, who has no magical powers, takes the place because the successor, talks will certainly come out.”

She knew very nicely that these phrases have been spoken amongst nobles, not imperial residents. Berthas’ aura didn’t break the barrier, so she was nicely conscious that the rumors have been inflated.

“So, how about doing this?”

“Oh, the Marquis will need to have a superb concept!”

“Please, inform us!”

At these phrases, the nobles’ look dashing round was like watching a play. A minimum of, that was the way it felt in Isilis’s eyes. Those that acted like leeches for their very own profit… those that lived by counting on her magical energy, talked quite a bit.

‘Ought to I kill all of them…’

As she was severely pondering, Marquis Cyrka spoke first.

“An imperial marriage ceremony.”

“Imperial marriage ceremony?”

“Sure.”

“Hasn’t that discuss already ended?”

“You will have the Princess, however she isn’t born with magical powers, so that you want a successor to the Empire. So, it appears acceptable that it is best to marry.”

“Do you assume so, too?”

Isilis requested as she watched Cyrka proceed. She sighed on the sight of him responding to her phrases by bowing his head.

“Is there actually nobody right here who thinks in any other case?”

When Duke Verus checked out her and tried to step out, Isillis gazed at him to remain nonetheless. They hadn’t but seen that she had a constructive relationship with Duke Verus.

“That may be it, then.”

Isilis took a second to catch her breath earlier than she spoke.

“In order for you, I’ll marry. Nevertheless, I’ll set the circumstances. Solely royalty from different international locations or sword masters are certified to be my companion.”

“Sure?!”

“Don’t even take into consideration bringing in silly Lord. It doesn’t matter whether or not you might be an imperial citizen from a overseas nation or a standard citizen from one other nation. These two circumstances. That’s the situation for being my companion.”

She noticed the nobles buzzing in embarrassment. After all, it was since not simply anybody couldn’t make the candidates.

It was Isilis’ crafty plan to not transfer as they wished.

“I’ll settle for your orders. Your Majesty.”

When Cyrka, her aide, hurriedly bowed his head, the opposite nobles who have been following him mentioned the identical factor and bowed their heads. It appeared to make her really feel a bit higher. Feeding them a shot was not so refreshing.

Now, the one who happy the circumstances Isilis mentioned was Marquis Cyrka on this empire.

That was it.

“Envoys from different empires are additionally right here, so allow them to know. I’m on the lookout for a consort.”

“Is there any want for that?”

Rely Monto stepped out once more.

“Isn’t Marquis Cyrka sufficient as a candidate right here?”

“What nonsense. Though Marquis Cyrka is from an excellent household, he couldn’t be the identical as those that are the royalty of the Khalifa Empire and who’re sword masters.”

Marquis Cyrka stood expressionless at her phrases. Isilis, who had been watching him, opened her mouth once more.

“Don’t you assume so, Marquis?”

“All the pieces in response to Your Majesty’s will.”

Seeing the all the time obedient Marquis, Isilis was happy.

‘It could have been good if the opposite nobles had been like that.’

It was not enjoyable if it was too straightforward, but it surely was tiring to take care of the snarky nobles as nicely.

“Allow them to know for now.”

“All proper.”

Watching the nobles disperse, Isilis laughed. She felt fairly good.

Although she didn’t say it, Berthas was among the many candidates. He was the closest to being the candidate she needed essentially the most. He was an individual who couldn’t inherit the imperial household or the throne of one other nation. Though unknown, he was a sword grasp.

“If solely…”

“What did you say, Your Majesty?”

She waved her hand when the chief attendant requested when he didn’t hear her nicely. Taking a step again, she walked with the chief attendant behind her.

Isilis was very happy.

“Did you hear? Your Excellency?”

“What do you imply?”

Hector opened Berthas’ door and entered.

“The Empress declared an imperial marriage ceremony.”

“…Imperial marriage ceremony?”

“Sure.”

“With whom?”

“There aren’t any candidates but. They are saying there are circumstances.”

“Situations?”

“Somebody who’s an Imperial Household from one other Empire or a sword grasp.”

When he heard Hector’s phrases, Berthas laughed. It was an incredible concept.

‘Did she say that with me in thoughts?’

He thought it might be good. Hector, whether or not conscious of Berthas’ ideas or not, teased him frivolously.

“The Empress isn’t regular. A sword grasp… Is she going to do enterprise with the wedding ultimately?”

“That mouth!”

Berthas raised his voice. Startled by his voice, Hector flinched.

“What’s flawed?”

“Have you ever forgotten the place that is, Sir Hector?”

“Ah… Nonetheless, isn’t it true? Solely a sword grasp and the Imperial Household can grow to be her companion. How many individuals meet the circumstances…”

“There are extra folks than you assume.”

“Sure?”

“There could be me, Marquis Cyrka, and Usman, the crown prince of Khalifa.”

“Your Excellency. You’re not making an attempt to disclose that you just’re a sword grasp, are you?”

If that occurred, it was clear that sanctions would come from Hillenton. Berthas could be summoned to his house nation, the place he didn’t know what would await him. It was as a result of they hadn’t but recognized that he had grow to be a sword grasp that that they had left him free till now.

“What do you assume?”

“What do you imply?”

“Do you assume the Regent of Hillenton is healthier or the partner of Empress Larchen?”

“After all, the Regent of Hillenton is healthier!”

“Do you assume so?”

“You converse as a right! If you happen to grow to be the partner of the Empress, wouldn’t it’s important to stay below the affect of the Empress? If it have been me, I’d be the Regent of Hillenton.”

“Why, the Empress of Larchen isn’t good?”

“I hate scary girls!”

Berthas laughed at Hector’s agency phrases.

Everybody would assume that approach. They should be saying that as a result of they don’t know Isilis’ weak facet. They are saying that as a result of they don’t know that she solely confirmed her coronary heart to Berthas. In the event that they knew that facet of her, there could be many that may soar for her.

Even now, when they didn’t present such a determine, there have been two individuals who had Isilis of their hearts. Usman and Marquis Cyrka… How would they react after they hear this information?

“They’ll come at her.”

After all. It could be apparent.

“Who’re you speaking about?”

“You don’t must know.”

“How imply!”

‘Imply.‘

A minimum of Hector informed him of the information. Berthas would have rolled him over and over if he had gossiped about Isilis with out telling him the information. Hector, not even understanding what Berthas was pondering, opened his mouth once more.

“What are you going to do?”

“What?”

“Will you come ahead?”

He requested, afraid that Berthas would possibly attempt to grow to be the Empress’ partner.

“Not but.”

“Not but? Do you will have any ideas?”

“If not?”

“Then, why!”

Berthas laughed at Hector’s upset voice. If he had heard the information the opposite day, he would have volunteered. It was clear that he was making an attempt his greatest to in some way join with Isilis. Although not now… He had different objectives. He noticed a future not solely with Isilis however along with his daughter.

That was why Berthas simply smiled.

Hector, seeing his smile, checked out him with an odd look. No matter his gaze, Berthas simply smiled. Isilis’ methods have been to his liking, but when they went flawed, they may maintain her again as a result of Usman Khalifa and Marquis Cyrka have been right here now.

“I’ll watch and see for now.”

“Why would you watch? Let’s simply get out of right here, Duke.”

“I can’t.”

“Why is it!”

“Sir Hector.”

“….”

“It’s not that I don’t know the way you’re feeling, however I’ve ideas, too…”

“I perceive your ideas, however you have to not change your thoughts from yesterday.”

“Thoughts?”

“That feeling of eager to grow to be the Regent! It ought to by no means change. I dreamed of a future the place Your Excellency turns into the Regent and guidelines Hillenton.”

“Why do you dream of that?”

“It could have been good if I hadn’t had any expectations in any respect, but it surely’s a sense that has already been shaped. I’ve began dreaming of a super, so I’ve to see the top.”

“The tip will be the street to loss of life.”

“I do know. Nonetheless, this, Hector… I’ll do it, even when I die.”

Berthas shook his head, listening to Hector’s agency phrases.

“You’re too reckless.”

“I didn’t know if Your Excellency is somebody who ought to say such a factor to me.”

“I didn’t even know I used to be going to say this to you. Please, spare your life.”

“Why?”

“For my baby.”

“…You’re utterly decided.”

Berthas smiled at Hector, who spoke along with his eyes shining. The smile was so good that Hector couldn’t assist however stare at it in awe. It was essentially the most energetic and assured smile he had ever seen of Berthas.

This additionally proved that his selection was not flawed.

Daylight streamed via the window and shone over his head. Berthas’ sun-baked face shone with willpower.

Seeing his face, Hector knelt down. It was a tribute to the reborn Imperial Household.

Berthas, who had been watching him, nodded and patted him on the shoulder. It was the second when the one who had escaped from his position because the Imperial Household returned to his place.

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