"Ahaha, the Grand Duke is always kind. This means that he is different from this guy by nature. If the Emperor had seen the Grand Duke grow up so splendidly, he would have been delighted."
"..."
Jared was not a loyal subject like the Count of Kensington, who served one master his entire life.
Since he was a mercenary, he changed owners as if he were eating a meal. The noise or notoriety that arose during the process was not even a concern for him.
As soon as the previous Emperor passed away, he held the hand of the current Emperor Perdiccas II without hesitation.
"The Emperor was very fond of the general, saying he was a brave warrior who would protect Katzen. Unlike my uncle who treats the general coldly now."
Jason pointed out subtly with a gentle expression.
"I feel completely unfair that a hero who sacrificed his life for the empire could be treated so poorly just because of a few trivial words from the first Prince."
1st Prince.
A ray of anger passed through Jared's eyes as he silently returned the sad and cursed title.
He shook his head as if nothing had happened.
"The First Prince has achieved greater achievements than this body, so His Majesty will likely pay close attention to him."
"But not anymore. I can't help but feel sorry for Jason, that he cannot spread his wings as a general because of a sick man who will soon pass away."
Jared's eyes changed to one of amusement.
"I was wondering why you would take this worthless bastard to see Valdina..."
He chuckled as if he understood and grabbed the entire vase in front of him.
The flower buds were crushed between his thick fingers, but the vase was intact.
"It wouldn't be a bad idea for this guy to wear a lion mask instead of the sick lion and have Your Highness ride on the throne. But you should know. Even if I look like this, I will only obey this guy, the one who will become the King of the mountains."
Jason's face brightened.
"Of course. I knew that a hero's ambition was alive in my general's heart. If you join me, you will never regret it."
"Your Highness, this guy hasn't donned the lion mask yet."
Jared gave a cruel laugh as if it was still too early.
"So please show it during this mission. The Grand Duke is someone who can give this guy a piece of meat every time, and who will become the master of the empire."
***
Bang-!
The 4th Princess, who was still angry even after kicking down the door to the dormitory, continued to bellow.
"Ha! Are you saying you're going to get something like a blind eye made by greed? Look at the size too! I couldn't even stand to see him wandering around in that shameful place, ha! Did you see him strutting around like a minor Duke? It's better than the dirty talk on the street!"
"I understand, Your Highness. Now, let's just pack up our bags. We will enter the royal castle tomorrow.'
Kensington familiarly scolded the Princess.
She sighed impatiently.
The 4th Princess had a lot of temper tantrums and it seemed like a lot of it had built up during the move.
If things continued like this, he didn't know how he would put up with the event to welcome the delegation.
"Your Highness, when you enter the royal castle, there is a famous circus troupe. It will be a change of mood for Your Highness to be shown the amazing tricks of animals."
"Ha. Such a tacky performance."
"I understand that you invited the circus directly to the palace to watch it even before departure."
The 4th Princess rolled her eyes as if she was dissatisfied.
"I'm upset. How much do you know, Sir?"
The next day, the Count of Kensington entered the royal castle as promised and took the 4th Princess to the famous circus.
However, there was one thing she overlooked after being away from the capital for so long.
That the 4th Princess is a bomb that doesn't know where and when it will explode.
"What, it's boring..."
At first, the Princess crossed her arms and pursed her lips saying there was nothing special, but when she saw the tiger cub jumping over the lit ring, she showed interest.
“Hmm, Kensington. I want that tiger cub.”
The Princess tapped the chair hanger.
"Your Highness, are you aware that this is Valdina and not Katzen?"
"Sure. If it weren't for us Katzen, the nomad army would trample on Valdina."
The Princess's eyes were as shiny as black stones.
"The cold winter will come soon. Is it possible for the already chilly land to survive winter? That depends entirely on me, Angelique, right?"
The 4th Princess was not that stupid.
The Empress wanted her daughter to know what Valdina's lifeline was that she held.
"You guys, bring that."
"Yes, Her Royal Highness."
However, the escort knight soon returned empty-handed.
"They say they're not selling it."
"What? Ha! Bring it in front of me, I need to see what you believe in and what you do to spread it out like this."
Kensington tried to comfort the princess by pressing down on her aching bone, but she was stubborn.
"Everyone get out!"
“Move!”
“Aaaah!”
The Princess's guards stormed the stage and stopped the performance. They even beat the protesting leader.
Then he grabbed the little zookeeper by the scruff of his neck, lifted him up, and placed him in front of the Princess.
"It's you? How dare you reject my offer?"
The girl cowered with fear in her eyes.
"It's the last time. Sell it."
"No, no. Tippy is family. No one sells their family."
The girl shook her head while holding the tiger cub in her arms.
"Yes?"
Princess Angelique smiled crookedly.
"Good. Prove how much you love that dumb beast. Then I'll let you go."
"Yes...?"
The Count of Kensington sighed silently, wondering when she would fully recover from that crazy chronic disease.
"Ben! Bring the whip!"
Jason was watching the scene among the growing crowd.
"Your Highness, shall we stop it? I don't think the Count of Kensington would be able to do it alone."
"Leave it alone. Don't let anyone know we're here."
Jason did not hide his smile.
"The more mess that stupid bitch makes, the better for me."
He had no intention of just acting as a groomsman for the 4th Princess on this mission.
So, despite Incurring her animosity, he didn't bother to join the delegation's arrival procession for a few days.
Now that the terminally ill 1st Prince has collapsed, the next competitor he is aiming for is the 4th Princess Angelique.
If Angelique falls, he also has a chance.
Her loss of trust in the Count of Kensington and her clashes with the Valdinians were all luxuries for Jason.
Meanwhile, the Princess's knight came looking for the whip.
Princess Angelique, who was handed the whip, laughed as she pulled the leather-wrapped whip string taut.
"Then let's see how great your love is."
"Save me, please save me."
"I hope you, too, survive well, that beast you love."
The hand holding the whip was raised high.
If hit by that bloody rope, the tiger cub will die. Even if she was lucky and missed, the girl wouldn't be safe either.
It was a moment when everyone foresaw tragedy and the whip was struck.
Snap!
Before the whip could even wrap around the girl, an iron arrow shot from the sky pierced the whip.
And just like that, the whip attached to the arrow was snapped off and stuck on the pillar.
"Ah!!"
Naturally, the princess who was holding the whip also became unsightly.
Princess Angelique's face turned red as she was thrown to the dirt.
Jason quickly turned his head in the direction the arrow came from.
"Ah..."
And he opened his mouth blankly as if possessed by something.
There was a beautiful girl with silver hair there.
It was a beauty that took one's soul out as if she were a moon goddess.
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