"How old were we when the unmanned airship became a success?"
"I was fourteen. You must have been eight years old."
"I remember that time."
"Did you see it in the newspaper? You didn't come to the unmanned airship demonstration site, right?"
"I went."
"If the Princess comes, I will remember. There was no protocol at all."
"My brothers said we were going secretly, so I followed them. I miss him so much."
"Oh, I see. It was very cold that day."
"It was really, really cold. It was bitterly cold."
Violet recalled a memory.
In the midst of the crowds of people, she saw an unmanned airship departing from the middle of a field. An airship rose above the crowd of people.
Everyone was astonished. Although the airship took off for only 38 seconds.
, those 38 seconds were one of the most ecstatic moments in Violet's life.
"It was red."
"The number 989 was silver."
"I heard that everything from issue 980 was successful. It was number 989 that was revealed to people."
"I heard that too."
The two were so absorbed in their memories that they even forgot that their legs were overlapping each other.
Winter unconsciously massaged Violet's legs, which must have had a hard time wearing shoes. Violet felt a little embarrassed but decided not to stop Winter from doing as much as possible today.
Violet asked.
"What was the content that was torn apart?"
"It says that a manned airship is being tested."
"Is it so?"
"One day, we may be able to travel between continents by airship instead of ship. At that point, trains will no longer be the fastest means of transportation?"
"And?"
Violet's eyes sparkled with curiosity. That was amazing, so Winter smiled and asked.
"Is that that much fun?"
"No. It's nice to know that you're interested in something other than money."
"What are you talking about. There are a lot of things I like. I also like sports."
"But this is somehow... It doesn't sound like you."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Just like that. I guess I should say it's cute."
Winter paused at Violet's words.
"Yes?"
"Is it so."
First, he decided to buy the entire airship business. Right now, he's no different from a money shredder, but Violet can be cute to look at, and he can even get into an accident on a manned airship if he wants to. For these two reasons, Winter decided to start an airship business.
***
Violet couldn't stay asleep for very long.
It was because she was planning to have brunch with Ash. This event was an important event for everyone who participated in the party.
And more than anything, there was a lot to talk about with Ash.
As Violet left the bedroom, Jen, who was talking to Hayel, quickly approached her.
"Little Madame, are you awake already?"
"What were you two talking about?"
These days, there are a lot of times when Jen and Hayel are together. Jen shook her head.
"It's no big deal. Go quickly, Mr. Hayel."
Jen noticed, but Hayel didn't go, but instead stood with his back and spoke to Violet.
"The CEO is investing in an airship, Little Madame. The CEO may end up broke, so if you are going to divorce, I recommend that you gather your assets quickly."
"Winter is investing in the airship business?"
As Violet tilted her head, Hayel spoke bluntly.
"After thinking about it all night, I heard that he loved the airship so much that he couldn't sleep. He sent Eglin to buy that damn airship technology. He's a negotiation expert."
"Is technology that expensive?"
"No, honestly, right now, airship researchers are all facing deficits that they cannot repay even if they pass on debt to their descendants, so if you pay off their debt and provide living expenses, they will hand over all of their technology. That would be about the same amount of money it costs for our employees to come here from Rockound. It means not much."
"Then?"
"The problem is that it will cost an astronomical amount of money to invest in future technology development and develop it into commercial use. The reason airships are not developed is because of that money. Even if you spend a lot of money, the chances of an airship being successful are extremely slim. Doesn't that mean that the CEO decided to invest that astronomical amount of money after thinking about it for just one night?
"Honestly crazy... He is out of his mind."
Contrary to his saying that his life was over, Hayel's expression was not much. different from when she saw Winter lying down after drinking heavily and saying that she couldn't work because of a hangover. Violet asked vaguely at that expression.
"Hayel doesn't seem to have any major complaints there."
"Honestly, I'm a little sick of the hotel business. I would say that having to just maintain what you have is a lack of motivation."
As Violet smiled while listening to the story, Hayel also smiled and continued
speaking.
"Honestly, when the CEO first started the company, he always fought with me. He lived with people asking if he was crazy. It's true that I'm a little excited because it's been a while since I've felt that way. I went crazy too."
Violet, who had been listening to this story with unusual enjoyment, nodded and opened her mouth.
"I'm glad you look happy. I'll go in and get ready, so you can do what you were doing."
"Oh, I'll bring the dress, Little Madame."
"The morning dress doesn't have a single ribbon, so I can wear it alone. I'll get ready, Jen."
Violet spoke lightly and returned to the bedroom with a happy expression. Jen frowned at that and said to Hayel.
"I think you have a strange misunderstanding, don't you?"
"It certainly is."
When Hayel made a disapproving expression, Jen said with a scary expression.
"My Little Lady is happy, so don't think about breaking the illusion."
"I don't think so."
The two decided to accept the misunderstanding to make Violet happy and went back to their work. Hayel flipped through the documents and spoke as if being interrogated.
"Your math grades are terrible. It is impossible to manage property like this."
"I didn't learn, what should I do?"
"What should I do? You have to study from the beginning."
"I'm going to die just from shooting training right now, right?"
"It can't be helped. If you want to work as the Little Madam's secretary, you have to do that much. Still, I'm glad that the shooting score is very good. The question is whether you can shoot people."
"Ugh, I hope that doesn't happen."
"Of course, it shouldn't exist."
Hayel said with a serious expression. Hayel, who is smart, and Jen, who is physically fit, didn't understand each other well, their personalities didn't match, and they just didn't like each other in many ways.
Nevertheless, the two made a tacit promise to pretend to be interested in each other, unable to reveal to Violet's childlike face that this would never happen.
At that time, a knock was heard from inside the bedroom. Jen's eyes widened and she asked Hayel.
"Little Madame, are you knocking outside the room just now?"
"It was my first time seeing it. Is this the Lawrence family etiquette?"
"No, this is my first time seeing it too."
While the two were wondering, there was a knock on the door again and Hayel hurriedly spoke.
"Yes, Little Madame!"
Then Violet opened the door and said.
"The Levi and Fleet families, who are in the military business, will be interested in airship technology, so you better watch out for spies."
"Alright! Yes, I will keep that in mind."
When Hayel answered, Violet looked at the two with a happy expression again and went into the bedroom.
***
Violet cleaned up on her own, received confirmation from Jen, and headed to the restaurant on the second floor. It wasn't until a while after she sat down that Ash appeared.
He sat down across from Violet. Behind Ash stood the two guards he had brought with him, both of whom were the second sons of a prestigious family.
Ash opened his mouth.
"Are we talking about the Heston family?"
"What are you doing?"
When Violet asked in disbelief, Ash responded in an annoyed voice.
"I'm not saying I'm going to do it. That's what the Hestons want."
"I thought the Heston family were upright people."
"There's nothing I can do. The times are throwing out upright people and running only on capital. It's a world full of trash like your husband."
Ash said in a mocking tone. Violet answered strongly.
"If you are planning to use marriage as a means of transaction..."
"If that's the case?"
"I refuse."
Ash's eyebrows narrowed. He didn't seem to expect Violet to come out so decisively. Ash's position must have been difficult, so he spoke in a gentle voice for the first time in a while.
"If you, a Princess, get divorced, the whole country will try to criticize you. It's not a bad idea to find a married couple before that. Besides, It's the Heston family you respected."
Seeing him say this, it was clear that marriage talks had taken place with the Heston family. Although she felt bitter, Violet answered with a strong voice.
"Heston, whom I respect, does not seek royal authority from a man who disbanded the royal family with his own hands. Especially because he doesn't give in to his pride and get paid for it."
"Don't reject it right away, but think about it more. You're fortunate and honored to be remarrying into the Heston family."
"I decide my luck and glory."
Ash clicked his tongue and frowned.
It's not that he doesn't know that his sister isn't flexible, but he didn't know she wouldn't even consider it like this. Just like when she was isolated in the Blooming family, she had thought complacently that she could handle this marriage as she pleased. But seeing Violet say she would refuse, it didn't seem like it would be resolved as easily as he thought.
But it had already been done. The problem ended only with Violet being handed over to Margrave Heston. The Heston family will also cancel this ceremony if they find out that Violet refused. Ash had no intention of ending his life like this. He wanted to take power again.
The easiest to use was Violet. She was of good blood like him, and even though she was his younger sister, he knew that she had looks that any man would find difficult to turn down.
From a young age, he grew up knowing that Violet was someone he could sacrifice whenever he needed it. His parents and grandparents raised him that way.
While he was pausing, Violet pretended nothing was wrong and scooped up the hardened transparent jelly with several small fruits and put it in her mouth. Ash asked when he finally came to his senses thanks to the refreshing taste of the fruit.
"Then what about remarriage?"
"I'll take care of it. If you want to gain strength through marriage, you can get married."
Ash did not respond to her words. Because he had no intention of sacrificing himself at all. There the conversation stopped.
Violet knew nothing about Ash's love life. Now that the royal family has been disbanded, there will be even more marriage talks. In any case, the opportunity to have a direct lineage member of the royal family as a son-in-law was not common.
The brunch ended with Violet wondering.
Ash stood up and said to her.
"Think again. It's for the Lawrence family."
"I don't think so."
Ash frowned at Violet's firm answer and looked at her. Then Violet took a step towards him and she said.
"Ash, my husband is Lord Winter Blooming. I lived with that man hating me so much for three years."
"So."
"So, even if you glare at me like that, well. Compared to my husband, I don't feel as threatening."
With those words, Violet turned around. Flip, who was standing a little away and guarding her, walked behind her and bit his lip to keep him from laughing.
When Violet came down to the first-floor lobby to take the elevator, she ran into Sharon and Auss who were just getting off the elevator. Violet asked with a happy expression.
"Do you want to eat now?"
"We ate in the room and left."
Auss nodded at Sharon's words from behind. Sharon continued speaking cheerfully.
"I come around here so often anyway that I don't think there's any need to go out. Lord Winter gave me this to use. Because sponsored admission is possible."
Sharon held up a black card and quickly said to Violet, crossing her arms.
"Let's sponsor together."
"I guess so. I haven't been there since it was finished."
"Good."
As Violet turned to go to the back garden together, she noticed Auss's eyes drooping. Violet said, gently pulling out her arms.
"Oh, now that I think about it. I think I should go see my husband for a moment. I forgot."
"Yes? Well then, you can't do it. See you later."
Sharon waved her hand casually and said goodbye. When Violet looked at Auss again, his expression was as bright as expected. A relieved Violet turned around as she saw Auss being dragged away with an excited expression by Sharon, who asked her to quickly go take a look.
Suddenly, she looked around and saw that people were watching to approach Violet. Violet found this attention burdensome and missed her home very much. She missed the things she had built with her own hands.
$Shall we go home soon?"
As she was walking along the castle wall, avoiding the crowd, worrying in her mind, she found a woman snooping around underneath the castle wall. It was Pim.
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