Whatever the reason, if you fail, you will be accused of treason.
Not only will you lose your life, but your family will die, and your entire clan will fall into ruin.
It was a dangerous situation where he could be caught up in a plot to assassinate Empress Giselle and Crown Prince Adrian, but he could no longer back down.
Can we just sit by and watch the plot of the dark magician Empress Giselle and her party, who are trying to awaken ancient demons with black magic and put the continent in danger?
Then the Duke of Argenthoz opened his mouth.
"It's dangerous for now, but if this operation succeeds, I intend to make it public. Then, not only the Duke of Cardin, but even Empress Giselle won't be able to hold out in the capital."
"All right."
“So, don’t be too anxious.”
The tense and anxious atmosphere in the room was greatly relieved by the decisive charisma he exuded.
But the meeting showed no sign of ending.
Because even the smallest mistake was not tolerated, operations and plans had to be planned more meticulously.
Although the theory was perfect, in reality, each person had their own circumstances and variables arose, causing conflicts. As a result, the meeting that started in the morning ended late at night.
Even for a single meal, a simple sandwich barely filled their stomachs, and dark shadows appeared under the eyes of those who had eaten it.
“Well, then... can we just go now?”
“I think this will do... If the plan is like this, I think we can storm the palace right away.”
“I think I got in the wrong line.”
The exhausted nobles sobbed.
However, they couldn't go because the host of the meeting, Duke Argenthoz, and Duke Iels' representative, Baron Ant Rudican, were not moving.
Duke Argenthoz was used to this situation, having been trained by working overtime 365 days a year.
And Ant had to come up with a plan that was perfect enough to satisfy Rudnine.
If Rudnine, the perfectionist, finds even the slightest gap here in the future, this meeting will be reconvened.
Ant quickly stopped the people from venting their discontent and suggested that the meeting be adjourned.
“Just a moment. Let me review it again!”
“That’s the tenth time you’ve said that?! Please save me!”
“Give me food! Food!”
“Calm down! I’m telling you this for your own good!”
The door to the conference room, which was bustling with people venting their frustrations and complaints, suddenly opened.
“It’s late.”
A pleasant low bass sound echoed through the conference room, and everyone's eyes were focused on the door.
The aura of the Duke of Rudnine Iels, who made people turn around just by his voice, was incredible.
“Oh, welcome... Duke?”
Duke Argenthoz, who had jumped up from his seat to greet him, looked Rudnine over from head to toe with a questioning gaze.
Didn't you say you couldn't attend this meeting because something important came up?
So, he assumed he had a difficult operation that he had to handle alone and secretly, or that something bad had happened to his family.
But contrary to his expectations, Rudnine was dressed stylishly and had well-groomed hair.
Even without his self-luminous body and handsome appearance, those who saw him up close for the first time today could not take their eyes off him.
Duke Argenthoz looked at Rudnine, who was striding into the conference room, with a bewildered look on his face.
"What? Did you go on a blind date or something? Was that important?"
'No matter how I look at it... this is what it looks like when you go on a date?'
'No way!'
Everyone guessed so, and if the mood was good, they would have asked right away.
But somehow, a dark shadow was cast over the face of Duke Iels, who walked in dressed neatly.
Soon, everyone stepped back to make way for him, unable to even ask questions in the tense atmosphere that felt like a storm was about to rage.
Ant sensed the ominous atmosphere surrounding his superior and became suddenly anxious.
My support was of no use...
The date was a failure!
Did our Duke make a mistake in capturing the fairy's heart?
Oh my god! No!
Ant, in despair, collapsed on the conference table in frustration.
Rudnine's cold, hard expression was like a snowy mountain in midwinter, making it difficult to approach him.
While everyone else was having a hard time and couldn't even speak to him, Duke Argenthoz finally called him.
"Duke Iels. The meeting just concluded. Would you like to check the results?"
His eyes, which had been pitch-black, slowly turned to the Duke of Argenthoz.
“Oh, really? I’ll check, Magic Lord.”
And then his hardened face softened, and he raised the corners of his mouth and smiled politely.
'Wow.'
Everyone thought so.
Not only will you lose your life, but your family will die, and your entire clan will fall into ruin.
It was a dangerous situation where he could be caught up in a plot to assassinate Empress Giselle and Crown Prince Adrian, but he could no longer back down.
Can we just sit by and watch the plot of the dark magician Empress Giselle and her party, who are trying to awaken ancient demons with black magic and put the continent in danger?
Then the Duke of Argenthoz opened his mouth.
"It's dangerous for now, but if this operation succeeds, I intend to make it public. Then, not only the Duke of Cardin, but even Empress Giselle won't be able to hold out in the capital."
"All right."
“So, don’t be too anxious.”
The tense and anxious atmosphere in the room was greatly relieved by the decisive charisma he exuded.
But the meeting showed no sign of ending.
Because even the smallest mistake was not tolerated, operations and plans had to be planned more meticulously.
Although the theory was perfect, in reality, each person had their own circumstances and variables arose, causing conflicts. As a result, the meeting that started in the morning ended late at night.
Even for a single meal, a simple sandwich barely filled their stomachs, and dark shadows appeared under the eyes of those who had eaten it.
“Well, then... can we just go now?”
“I think this will do... If the plan is like this, I think we can storm the palace right away.”
“I think I got in the wrong line.”
The exhausted nobles sobbed.
However, they couldn't go because the host of the meeting, Duke Argenthoz, and Duke Iels' representative, Baron Ant Rudican, were not moving.
Duke Argenthoz was used to this situation, having been trained by working overtime 365 days a year.
And Ant had to come up with a plan that was perfect enough to satisfy Rudnine.
If Rudnine, the perfectionist, finds even the slightest gap here in the future, this meeting will be reconvened.
Ant quickly stopped the people from venting their discontent and suggested that the meeting be adjourned.
“Just a moment. Let me review it again!”
“That’s the tenth time you’ve said that?! Please save me!”
“Give me food! Food!”
“Calm down! I’m telling you this for your own good!”
The door to the conference room, which was bustling with people venting their frustrations and complaints, suddenly opened.
“It’s late.”
A pleasant low bass sound echoed through the conference room, and everyone's eyes were focused on the door.
The aura of the Duke of Rudnine Iels, who made people turn around just by his voice, was incredible.
“Oh, welcome... Duke?”
Duke Argenthoz, who had jumped up from his seat to greet him, looked Rudnine over from head to toe with a questioning gaze.
Didn't you say you couldn't attend this meeting because something important came up?
So, he assumed he had a difficult operation that he had to handle alone and secretly, or that something bad had happened to his family.
But contrary to his expectations, Rudnine was dressed stylishly and had well-groomed hair.
Even without his self-luminous body and handsome appearance, those who saw him up close for the first time today could not take their eyes off him.
Duke Argenthoz looked at Rudnine, who was striding into the conference room, with a bewildered look on his face.
"What? Did you go on a blind date or something? Was that important?"
'No matter how I look at it... this is what it looks like when you go on a date?'
'No way!'
Everyone guessed so, and if the mood was good, they would have asked right away.
But somehow, a dark shadow was cast over the face of Duke Iels, who walked in dressed neatly.
Soon, everyone stepped back to make way for him, unable to even ask questions in the tense atmosphere that felt like a storm was about to rage.
Ant sensed the ominous atmosphere surrounding his superior and became suddenly anxious.
My support was of no use...
The date was a failure!
Did our Duke make a mistake in capturing the fairy's heart?
Oh my god! No!
Ant, in despair, collapsed on the conference table in frustration.
Rudnine's cold, hard expression was like a snowy mountain in midwinter, making it difficult to approach him.
While everyone else was having a hard time and couldn't even speak to him, Duke Argenthoz finally called him.
"Duke Iels. The meeting just concluded. Would you like to check the results?"
His eyes, which had been pitch-black, slowly turned to the Duke of Argenthoz.
“Oh, really? I’ll check, Magic Lord.”
And then his hardened face softened, and he raised the corners of his mouth and smiled politely.
'Wow.'
Everyone thought so.
The Duke of Iels really likes the Duke of Argenthoz.
The Duke of Argenthoz, who was the party concerned, was very moved.
Even though we were of the same status as a Duke, the Duke of the Iels family, who worshipped swords and didn't even consider magicians, showed off his loyalty to me in front of so many people!
Duke Argenthoz felt happy, his shoulders straightening and his pride rising.
'The more I look at it, the more I like it.'
Duke Argenthoz, looking at Rudnine with a pleased gaze, guessed where his charm ended.
Of course, Rudnine smiled unconsciously because the Duke of Argenthoz looked so much like Yvonne.
A document containing the meeting results was delivered to the seated Rudnine.
Those who had been blankly watching the handsome Duke of Iels review the documents decided to come to their senses and take a break.
Everyone stretched and drank water, anticipating that the meeting would soon be over.
At that moment, Count Ollit quickly approached Duke Argenthoz.
“Your Excellency! Do you remember what I told you last time?”
“Hmm? What do you mean?”
“Haha. I’m talking about the engagement between the Princess and His Highness Prince Felix.”
He was dumbfounded as he looked at Count Ollit, who was smiling and showing his teeth.
"Hmm? Did you even mention engagement? Did the conversation really get that serious?"
In fact, the word 'engagement' didn't even come up in the conversation they had in front of the Palace of the Deep Sea last time.
After that, Count Ollit returned home and was left to his own devices, letting his imagination run wild, and then he came to the conclusion that it was an 'engagement' and was thrilled.
But he thought it was a very good engagement.
First, the two people get engaged simply.
Then, when Prince Felix is crowned Crown Prince, Princess Argenthoz will naturally become Crown Princess.
'His Highness Felix, who will suddenly become Crown Prince, is of age, so he must immediately find a Crown Princess. It would be even better if that issue were resolved cleanly.'
Count Ollit continued speaking with a smile on his face towards the bewildered Duke of Argenthoz.
"The Duke of Iels has arrived. Before the operation begins, I think it would be best to discuss and proceed with this engagement as soon as possible."
'Ohhh... Princess Argenthoz and His Highness the Third Prince?'
'Is it good?'
Those who were eavesdropping on the conversation between Count Ollit and Duke Argenthoz's eyes sparkled with interest.
What if Prince Felix becomes the Crown Prince as they wish?
If the Cardin family, which held power in the capital, falls, the power of the Argenthoz family will grow even stronger.
Then, it seemed natural that his daughter, Princess Argenthoz, would become the Crown Princess and then the Empress.
Those who thought it was natural raised their voices and hands excitedly without even looking around.
“I agree.”
“I’m glad, too. I saw them at the banquet hall, and unlike before, they seemed much more composed.”
"As rumored, it seems she's studied etiquette extensively. From what I can tell, she's practically flawless!"
“Of course.”
“Besides, she is the daughter of the Duke of Argenthoz...”
“The age is perfect!”
“How about we start with a verbal engagement right away?”
“I’m fine, right?”
“I agree too!”
Before he knew it, people had gathered around him and were cheering him on, saying excitedly, "I approve of this engagement."
As if something terrible would happen if Princess Yvonne and Prince Felix did not get engaged right away, even tomorrow.
“Oh, no….”
"Excuse me."
"Hello?"
Duke Argenthoz and Barden were taken aback by this sudden change in atmosphere, and Ant shuddered at the ominous atmosphere he felt behind him.
A feeling so creepy that he doesn't even want to look back.
Swoosh.
That was when.
A man who had been sitting quietly, holding a document, finally slowly got up.
Ant, whose nerves were running high, swallowed hard.
A creepy coolness, madness.
Ant, honestly, before coming down to the capital, they thought that Duke Rudnine Iels, whom I served, was quite gentle.
But they came to realize that even such a Duke has one part, a switch that makes him lose his reason.
But that part was touched just now...!
'Switch on Princess Yvonne Argenthoz!!!'
Ant, who treasured his life very much, anticipated any possible dangerous situation and calculated an escape route.
He glanced out the window, and without realizing it, he felt like shutting the mouths of the nobles who were pushing for the engagement of the young man and woman.
Count Ollit, who was at the forefront of the group, raised his voice in excitement.
"His Highness Prince Felix needs a capable woman like Princess Argenthoz! Don't you think so? Hahahahahaha!!!"
“...Count Ollit.”
“Huh? Yes? Your Excellency?”
Count Ollit was startled by Rudnine, who had come up behind him and was calling him in a lowered voice.
He didn't even feel any movement.
“When did you come?”
“...Count, what did you just say? I don’t know if my hearing has improved, but I can’t hear very well.”
He wonders if he really couldn't hear it well.
Was it a voice so loud that the conference room was shaken?
The documents Duke Iels held were grimy and crumpled, and his eyes were filled with a madness that was on the verge of explosion.
Count Ollit was so gripped by fear that he couldn't even speak.
The tall, young Duke before him felt like a precarious beast, barely holding onto his senses.
It felt like it was going to bite him at any moment.
“What on earth are you promoting?” He asked.
Rudnine smiled brightly, raising the corners of his lips.
But, unlike his smile, Count Ollit was eventually frozen stiff by the ferocious aura he exuded.
He wanted to cry.
What did I do wrong...
The Duke of Argenthoz, who was the party concerned, was very moved.
Even though we were of the same status as a Duke, the Duke of the Iels family, who worshipped swords and didn't even consider magicians, showed off his loyalty to me in front of so many people!
Duke Argenthoz felt happy, his shoulders straightening and his pride rising.
'The more I look at it, the more I like it.'
Duke Argenthoz, looking at Rudnine with a pleased gaze, guessed where his charm ended.
Of course, Rudnine smiled unconsciously because the Duke of Argenthoz looked so much like Yvonne.
A document containing the meeting results was delivered to the seated Rudnine.
Those who had been blankly watching the handsome Duke of Iels review the documents decided to come to their senses and take a break.
Everyone stretched and drank water, anticipating that the meeting would soon be over.
At that moment, Count Ollit quickly approached Duke Argenthoz.
“Your Excellency! Do you remember what I told you last time?”
“Hmm? What do you mean?”
“Haha. I’m talking about the engagement between the Princess and His Highness Prince Felix.”
He was dumbfounded as he looked at Count Ollit, who was smiling and showing his teeth.
"Hmm? Did you even mention engagement? Did the conversation really get that serious?"
In fact, the word 'engagement' didn't even come up in the conversation they had in front of the Palace of the Deep Sea last time.
After that, Count Ollit returned home and was left to his own devices, letting his imagination run wild, and then he came to the conclusion that it was an 'engagement' and was thrilled.
But he thought it was a very good engagement.
First, the two people get engaged simply.
Then, when Prince Felix is crowned Crown Prince, Princess Argenthoz will naturally become Crown Princess.
'His Highness Felix, who will suddenly become Crown Prince, is of age, so he must immediately find a Crown Princess. It would be even better if that issue were resolved cleanly.'
Count Ollit continued speaking with a smile on his face towards the bewildered Duke of Argenthoz.
"The Duke of Iels has arrived. Before the operation begins, I think it would be best to discuss and proceed with this engagement as soon as possible."
'Ohhh... Princess Argenthoz and His Highness the Third Prince?'
'Is it good?'
Those who were eavesdropping on the conversation between Count Ollit and Duke Argenthoz's eyes sparkled with interest.
What if Prince Felix becomes the Crown Prince as they wish?
If the Cardin family, which held power in the capital, falls, the power of the Argenthoz family will grow even stronger.
Then, it seemed natural that his daughter, Princess Argenthoz, would become the Crown Princess and then the Empress.
Those who thought it was natural raised their voices and hands excitedly without even looking around.
“I agree.”
“I’m glad, too. I saw them at the banquet hall, and unlike before, they seemed much more composed.”
"As rumored, it seems she's studied etiquette extensively. From what I can tell, she's practically flawless!"
“Of course.”
“Besides, she is the daughter of the Duke of Argenthoz...”
“The age is perfect!”
“How about we start with a verbal engagement right away?”
“I’m fine, right?”
“I agree too!”
Before he knew it, people had gathered around him and were cheering him on, saying excitedly, "I approve of this engagement."
As if something terrible would happen if Princess Yvonne and Prince Felix did not get engaged right away, even tomorrow.
“Oh, no….”
"Excuse me."
"Hello?"
Duke Argenthoz and Barden were taken aback by this sudden change in atmosphere, and Ant shuddered at the ominous atmosphere he felt behind him.
A feeling so creepy that he doesn't even want to look back.
Swoosh.
That was when.
A man who had been sitting quietly, holding a document, finally slowly got up.
Ant, whose nerves were running high, swallowed hard.
A creepy coolness, madness.
Ant, honestly, before coming down to the capital, they thought that Duke Rudnine Iels, whom I served, was quite gentle.
But they came to realize that even such a Duke has one part, a switch that makes him lose his reason.
But that part was touched just now...!
'Switch on Princess Yvonne Argenthoz!!!'
Ant, who treasured his life very much, anticipated any possible dangerous situation and calculated an escape route.
He glanced out the window, and without realizing it, he felt like shutting the mouths of the nobles who were pushing for the engagement of the young man and woman.
Count Ollit, who was at the forefront of the group, raised his voice in excitement.
"His Highness Prince Felix needs a capable woman like Princess Argenthoz! Don't you think so? Hahahahahaha!!!"
“...Count Ollit.”
“Huh? Yes? Your Excellency?”
Count Ollit was startled by Rudnine, who had come up behind him and was calling him in a lowered voice.
He didn't even feel any movement.
“When did you come?”
“...Count, what did you just say? I don’t know if my hearing has improved, but I can’t hear very well.”
He wonders if he really couldn't hear it well.
Was it a voice so loud that the conference room was shaken?
The documents Duke Iels held were grimy and crumpled, and his eyes were filled with a madness that was on the verge of explosion.
Count Ollit was so gripped by fear that he couldn't even speak.
The tall, young Duke before him felt like a precarious beast, barely holding onto his senses.
It felt like it was going to bite him at any moment.
“What on earth are you promoting?” He asked.
Rudnine smiled brightly, raising the corners of his lips.
But, unlike his smile, Count Ollit was eventually frozen stiff by the ferocious aura he exuded.
He wanted to cry.
What did I do wrong...
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