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Episode 104

“…Could you be more specific?”

“Yes? Ah… it’s probably not that different from what the princess does. Bringing food to the poor. However, it is an insufficient amount compared to the number of people. Hehe, it quickly reveals its ugly and foolish undertones.”

Tina laughed out loud as if she was talking about a fun play.

It’s not something I would say, but it’s quite twisted. It makes me feel nauseous.

It’s not ugly and foolish, it’s desperate. Everyone becomes desperate in the face of hunger.

There was no other way to describe it as disgusting and evil, to deliberately create such a situation and enjoy it.

“Do you really think that’s funny?”

“Yes? That’s right. They look so different from noble people like me and the princess. It feels like I went to the zoo.”

“…I see. I guess everyone in the Laurentian family thinks that way?”

“Umm, I don’t know? I don’t really talk to anyone other than my mother. But aren’t they all similar? We, the Laurentian family, are the owners of the land granted by the goddess.”

“The goddess will be really happy to hear it.”

“Right?”

Tina smiled cutely and took a bite of the sweet cookie. I was just feeling dizzy.

I knew that the Six Families, including Laurentia, and the Noble Council had that kind of thinking.

Even against the royal family, they are the ones who think they are the real owners of this country.

It is obvious how they regard commoners. They probably don’t even see us as the same human being.

But I never thought that such an attitude would be so ingrained in me. Even compared to other nobles she had met so far, Tina Laurencia’s sensibilities were far off.

What will happen if Carmel joins hands with these evil people…

Moreover, Carmel has just received Mystilia’s curse. Hatred toward everything in this land was close to its maximum.

At that time, someone knocked on the door.

“Excuse me. This is Luna Laurencia, princess. I came here because my daughter said she was here.”

“Ah, it’s my mother!”

I said, feeling nervous.

“…Please come in.”

The door opened and Luna Laurencia appeared.

She is a cold-looking woman. The clothes he was wearing were very flashy, but the only impression left on me was that he was cold.

A bob of sharp silver hair that looks like it was cut with a knife. A tight dress based on blue. The cold impression may be due to them.

Luna bowed down to show respect to the royal family. The only thing that broke the rules of etiquette was the body movements that were not visible at all.

“This is my first time seeing you in person, princess. I heard that my daughter is indebted to me.”

“No, I was having a good time too.”

“Is that so? If it doesn’t cause any inconvenience, I would like to join you.”

You must be getting on my nerves. What would an immature Tina have said to me?

I also have no reason to avoid it. I said to the maid standing next to me.

“Would you like to? Eileen, please prepare some more refreshments.”

The maid who heard my order immediately prepared the setting for one more person. Luna sat down and raised her teacup and said.

“But what were Tina and the princess talking about?”

That’s blatant. I returned Luna’s question.

“I’m more curious about what you and your mother talked about? Tina and I were also guessing about it.”

“I just chatted with the queen about clothes. As you know, the queen has a very deep knowledge of clothes and accessories. I am always amazed and learning.”

“Did you come all the way from Laurencia to tell me that? Hehe, it looks like you really like clothes.”

“That’s because the queen invited us. Besides, what the princess said is correct. I live only for my family and family business. It would be natural to have a great interest in clothes.”

I can barely see any gaps. It’s completely different from Tina, where everything was empty.

In this way, even if she has the same thoughts as her daughter, she will never reveal them. Because you know better than anyone else that that is a weakness.

“Now that I think about it, I’ve heard that you do something like that. Do you have any plans to open a store in Lulie as well? I’m getting tired of these clothes these days.”

“Of course, I have that intention. Can the princess help me?”

Did you take the bait? But I didn’t expect it to come out so bluntly.

“Me? Of course, I can visit as a guest as much as I want, but… I am unfamiliar with commerce. Here’s how we can help…”

“Isn’t the princess the actual manager of Roberts Company?”

Have you revealed your true colors?

Luna’s expression barely changed during the conversation. His expression is cold, as if he were wearing a mask.

Accordingly, I spoke in a cold voice.

“If I do that, what benefit will I get?”

“I, Luna Laurencia, will become your ally. Additionally, we will dedicate 10% of the sales generated at Lurie to the princess. How do you feel?”

“That’s not an advantage. The profits generated by Roberts Company are already enormous. There is no reason to take only 10% after sharing it with you.”

“Isn’t the money earned by the Roberts Company only the property of the Roberts family and the Company, and not the princess’s personal property?”

It’s not wrong. I am only in charge of taking care of things that belong to the Roberts family, but I have not become their owner.

Instead of allowing the Roberts Company to enter the territory, it is said that a portion of the sales generated there will be returned to Princess Sarah’s personal property.

But that is also completely wrong. Since I have full authority over the Roberts Company, there are many ways to turn it into my property without having to go through Laurentia.

Well, Luna’s proposal now is to claim herself as one of those means. Even so, the currency exchange fee is too expensive.

In the first place, I am not very interested in stealing the property of Roberts Company for myself. In many ways, it was a proposal that there was no reason to accept.

“Did you make the same suggestion to your mother and Queen Carmel?”

Carmel does not have an organization like Roberts Company. I’m not sure how I can help Luna… but as long as the queen has the power, it won’t be impossible.

Luna tilted her head and answered. The movements were quite similar to Tina’s.

“No. I really only talked about clothes and fashion with the queen.”

Well, there’s no way I’m going to reveal it easily. On the other hand, there would be no way I would reveal to Carmel that I had made this offer.

Then, if the time comes to choose between the two, you will choose the one who is more helpful. It’s a clever trick.

“Thank you for your words, but it is difficult to tell you right away. I also need to talk to Baron William.”

That’s true, but in reality it’s a rejection. I am talking about asking William, ‘Can I steal the property you entrusted to me?’

“That’s strange. Is there a need for someone as noble as the princess to listen to the opinion of a fake nobleman with no fiefdom, a baron who is not even a baron?

She’s definitely Tina’s mother. It seems clear that Tina’s thoughts were probably inherited from Luna and the Laurentian family.

I answered with a smile.

“Of course it is. Because I promised that.”

“I see. If so, please pretend you didn’t hear it. I’m sorry for asking you a useless favor.”

His tone of voice may be polite, but he may be thinking about something on the inside. You may be thinking that she is a pathetic princess who is swayed by her cruelty.

Tina, who was left out while Luna and I were talking, didn’t seem very uncomfortable. Because he seemed satisfied just by watching me speak.

I glanced at Tina and said.

“Now that I think about it, Tina had invited me to Laurencia before. Because of my busy life, I couldn’t keep that promise… Is it okay if I go to keep my promise in the near future?”

“Yes, I heard from Tina that the princess was invited. Of course, we are always welcome. Rather, it should be considered a supreme honor.”

“At that time, the number of invitees was not clearly determined. Can I take a little of my person with me?”

“Of course. But who?”

“Baron William. Other than that, I’m still thinking about it.”

“William Roberts…? yes. If the princess wants to do that, of course she should do it. There is never any difference of opinion.”

When William’s name was mentioned, Luna’s iron mask-like face seemed to crack slightly.

I wouldn’t have expected them to bring up taking William here.

The discomfort of having to treat the most despised ‘fake nobles’ with courtesy as a member of the princess’s party. That awkwardness was the reason I wanted to take William with me.

The intention is not simply to feel refreshed. Because I don’t know what kind of gaps might arise due to that awkwardness.

“I don’t like it!”

Tina was the first to speak loudly. Luna frowned and looked at her.

“Viscount William is a commoner, right? Also, he’s an orphan? Why would you treat a robber who never had a chance to learn manners and dignity from his parents… Princess, there is no need to deal with such a person!”

Words pouring out violently. Tina was more excited than I’d ever seen her. Maybe it was because the phrase ‘my person’ made me feel like I cared more about William than myself.

Luna was holding her daughter’s shoulder and staring at her with a scary expression.

“Tina. Don’t you dare mess with your mouth. It’s in front of the princess.”

“But…!”

“Tina.”

Luna was holding Tina’s shoulder with strength and pressing it until it hurt. Perhaps overcome by her spirit, Tina eventually apologized in a low voice.

“I’m sorry, princess… I said something inappropriate… I’m sorry to your mother too…”

“I will also apologize for your daughter’s mistake, princess. I would appreciate it if you would think of it as the words of an immature girl and be lenient.”

“…No, it’s okay.”

I know very well that no matter how politely I apologize, the thoughts in my heart will not change.

Since the mood was already broken, the tea party was soon called off. As I watched the mother and daughter leaving the room, I sighed deeply.

Realizing that the day to confront Laurentia as an enemy is approaching.