Just two people. Except Cesare and Medea.
Has the hydra's poison spread to your brain?
With that thought, Gallo opened his mouth.
Neril hurriedly reached for the sword sheath and naturally lowered her arm when she saw her master's motionless gaze.
"Do you know that the person in front of you is royalty?"
Medea slapped his impudent hand away.
"I'm sorry, but I'm a lowly person and I don't know much about the nobleness of your social status."
Cesare answered naturally.
"I don't like sweets, so I suddenly started brushing Pierre in the morning and wondered if I should prepare something. Besides, you said to put in the sap of the World Tree, right?"
"Don't be unusual."
"Yunan, don't you think you're shaking?"
The pie currently on this table was created by a chef who is said to be the best on the continent. Cesare was a picky eater and would not let just anyone around him.
Moreover, the sap of the World Tree only grows in the infamous Dark Forest.
So it was very difficult to obtain and a bottle the size of the palm of your hand cost thousands of gold.
However, it was the best tonic for replenishing nutrition and strengthening physical strength to the extent that it was difficult to find a substitute.
"Princess, It's only three bites. In that case, my mercenaries will burn Rasai's military supplies. Even the Emperor of Katzen cannot be more generous than me."
"You don't seem to be in your right mind very often."
Such an absurd request when the military is moving.
"Think about efficiency. Are you going to miss it?"
Medea frowned.
"No matter who you choose, they won't be able to handle it as reliably as we can."
Medea looked at him. Cesare also did not avoid her gaze.
Dark eyes that sparkle yet contain a cold chill. There was no lie in his eyes as if he would not allow even a single ounce of dirt.
Yes, now is not the time to engage in pointless arguments with the facade.
There was nothing wrong with acquiescing to the whims of this eccentric arms dealer if it meant burning the Rasai tribe's supplies as quickly as possible.
Medea sighed and swallowed what was in her mouth.
The sweet and smooth custard went down her throat in an instant. A softness that she did not recognize passed through Cesare's eyes.
Medea put down her fork.
"Are you done?"
"Ten days. I will tell you the results there."
A smile appeared between the faintly raised corners of the mouth but then disappeared.
Medea swallowed her breath silently. Ten days? Is this possible in such a short time?
"Don't worry, Princess. It will come true as you wish."
As if he knew her doubts, an arrogant voice without any doubt answered.
"Nothing this body can do is impossible."
"I'll wait for your reply."
Medea stood up.
Replying also meant that they would never see each other face-to-face again.
Cesare's eyes looked as if they were laughing at the firm words that left no room for further action.
"..."
Silence did not always mean acceptance.
***
"Are you really planning to help the Princess attack the Rasai tribe?"
Terence, who had been listening to the two's conversation in the next room where the Princess left, walked out with an uneasy expression on his face.
"There's nothing that can't be done."
Cesare shrugged.
"I owe her my life, but I'm just lending her my name."
Terence raised his eyebrows at the relaxed answer.
"Have you forgotten that you are the Grand Prince of the enemy nation, Katzen? If Valdina ends up winning on the plains because of this, it won't be good for Katzen."
"No, Terence."
Cesare corrected him.
"There is nothing good about my father. I need a Princess, Valdina, and a royal family."
"What does it mean to need Valdina"
Terence couldn't understand. At that time, something flew in front of his eyes.
An old book with traces of being torn from it fluttered down.
"This... Isn't this the Book of Sage you found that day?"
Terence, who was reading an old book, opened his eyes wide.
This was because he found a sentence written in ancient language in a corner of the paper.
[ I pleaded with the goddess and finally got permission. I have hidden the secret power of the goddess that will drive away the evil darkness in the home of her descendants. In the most powerful and secret space that no one can easily find.]
"So the Dawn's droplet is in Valdina Palace? I don't know where exactly it is in the palace, but I don't know its location?"
"No. This is the only clue from that book."
Only then did Terence understand that both the Princess and the Valdina royal family were needed.
'Their cooperation is needed for Facade to search for Nakru in the palace.'
As long as they can find Nakru and remove Cesare's curse, there is no problem as long as it becomes a temporary refuge for the royal family.
"The Princess may also know of the existence of Nakru."
So, it meant helping her. Terence, who was about to nod his head, paused and asked.
"Is that really all there is?"
Cesare looked back at him as if asking what he was saying.
"No matter what reason you give, don't try to fool my eyes. That's not like you. Not only did you get bitten by a hydra, but you saved the Princess even after your true identity was discovered. Since when has Your Highness been so generous?"
Terence teasingly looked down at the pile of desserts on the table.
"Gallo said that you politely put that in the Princess's mouth with both hands, right? I hope not."
"..."
Gallo, who was rolling his eyes between the two, quickly answered.
"Get me out of here, please!"
Should I kill them both?
Cesare's fist twitched under his sleeve.
***
Claremont Village.
It was an area near the border of Katzen and Valdina.
A month after leaving the imperial palace, Katzen's delegation finally set foot in the land of Valdina.
"Meeting Her Highness the Fourth Princess."
On the first night of their stay in Valdina, Kensington, who had arrived first, welcomed the royal family.
"Kensington?"
Angelique, the 4th Princess of Katzen, who was getting off the carriage, raised her eyebrows.
"I heard that the Count suddenly applied for a trip to Valdina, but what are you thinking? You were so busy being loyal to my father that you didn't even pay attention to these Insignificant envoys?"
The Princess's voice was cold. Princess Angelique was the only daughter of the Empress Dowager, who was her favorite.
Long ago, Kensington had rejected the Empress's secret request to come under her command, saying that his only master was Perdiceas II.
Since he refused to be her mother's person, the 4th Princess also had no way of looking kindly at Kensington.
Sometimes, neutral gray elements are more hated by both sides than those who clearly show a side. Kensington was the latter.
"But your face is even thinner than before? How long have you been suffering in the outskirts?"
Externally, the Count of Kensington's position was that of a diplomat traveling between countries.
"I too am glad to see Your Highness the Princess. Wasn't the trip difficult?"
Angelique complained as if she had been waiting.
"Oh my God, don't even talk about it. The carriage is crazy cold, the road is shaking, and outside is endless mountains. It was the worst!"
"Valdina is a mountain country. Therefore, it is not easy to pave the road. Current traffic is at Its maximum with limited resources."
"What do you know? Things like the situation of a small and weak country in a remote corner of the country."
The Princess's mouth came out five times.
"Hah, why did the Emperor send me here?"
"Your Highness."
Katzenian was not the only one here. Many of them were Valdinas hired locally by Kensington, including coachmen and servants.
Since they were commoners, they would not go anywhere and make a fuss, but now that Princess had come as an envoy for peace between the two countries, there was no need to spit out sparks.
How can she be so immature?
Kensington sighed.
"Even though Valdina is small, it is an important strategic point for the empire.
"There is no way Your Highness would not know that this is an important matter that will depend on our future 10 or 20 years from now."
Kensington's voice was polite yet clear.
"If you don't want to, would you mind handing over authority to another Prince or Princess? I heard His Highness the Third Prince saw you off all the way to the border, so I guess he hasn't gone far yet."
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