They are under the impression that His Majesty is planning an attack.
Hmm, the extremists would certainly think like that So people from the moderate faction seed suspicious with the increased military activities.
The Demon Kings resurrection has been kept under wraps to avoid chaos. I think its ti to make an official announcent.
I reported my parents case to His Majesty. This is the second ti I have seen the King.
But instead of eting in a large audience room like the last ti, this ti it was a one-on-one eting in a small drawing-room.
And the way to deal with Count Dolknes? The next Count I was hoping you would take over the position.
Yes, I would like to succeed in my fathers title as the Count if His Majesty allows to do so.
When I told him that I want to be the next Count Dolknes, His Majestys eyes widened in surprise. Naturally, he would be surprised since I had avoided taking power until now.
I thought youd turn this down, what made you change your heart?
I want to get rid of the discrimination against those that have black hair. And the best way to do that was for to be in the public eye.
Stopping discrimination thats a thorny path to choose. Discrimination and ostracism are caused by the weak and ugly parts of the human mind. Its sothing thats hard to overco and even harder for soone else to overco it.
Even if its impossible to get rid, at least I want to help to ease the burden a little. And Prince Edwin overca his weakness.
For Phil, the dark brown-haired boy and myself. And for the black-haired children that will be born in the future.
Just as Prince Edwin has changed, there is a possibility that other people could change as well. In His Highness case, Patricks persuasion was great at convincing him.
Is that so? Are you planning on making achievents after this?
His Majestys expression slightly grid, but hes mistaken.
If Im going to achieve sothing, I wont do it by making any military achievent. Because no matter what I do for war activity, I will always be an object of fascination.
From now on, instead of ruthless, strong, and scary Yumiela, I must beco Yumiela, the benevolent lord with good governance. In that case, my strength would be both helpful and hindering.
So you are going to work as a lord. All right, Ill prepare the preparation for you to take over the position. Theres a certain amount of precedent for being a Countess.
Im grateful for the opportunity.
What about the forr Count and his wife? I could execute them in the na of the King.
I dont want them to be executed, but I would like to put them under house arrest in the fief.
His Majesty gave a small laugh when he heard opposing the execution.
Ronald is right. Deep down, you are a good person.
Did the principal really say that?
No, if His Majesty executed my parents when I succeeded in the title, it would give a bad reputation. I think its punishnt enough for them that they wont be able to live a lavish lifestyle in Royal Capital anymore.
I convinced myself to believe that this is the reason why, but deep down, I know that the real reason is that I despise killing people.
I know in my head as a noble, such idealism is not enough. Still, if Id rather not kill them, I wont kill them. If there are lives that can be saved, I would want to save them. It might be strange hearing that from soone who would have killed the most monsters in the world.
I see.
Does His Majesty, who said this in a gentle voice, see through my feelings?
Soon, I will announce the Demon King resurrection. This situation will make the extremists more subdued, and theres no way they will defeat the Demon King themselves.
I would like Miss Yumiela to attend the announcent. Im sure many of us would feel better if you were here.
I understand. Prince Edwin and Alicia-san will attend the announcent too, right?
My relationship with the prince is better, but Alicia still sees as an enemy. Its even more hostile since I helped her level up.
Ah, Ill let Edwin rein her back. And Ill try to make the both of you avoid as much contact as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Miss Alicia is also be a trouble. Ill have to think on getting her married to Edwin.
Does Lady Yumiela have no intention to beco the Saint? Saint is just a title for defeating the Demon King together with the Hero. It doesnt have anything to do with the Light attribute.
Im sorry, but
I understand, Im just saying.
His Majesty smiled bitterly. If you know what I wanted, please dont say sothing like that. I know its an effective way to stop the discrimination against the black hair, but I dont like it.
Dont worry, I wont ddle with your marriage. Theres soone youre getting along with, right?
Do you an Patrick? I dont have that kind of relationship with him. And my type is soone stronger than I am.
I knew it, Patrick presence has reached His Majestys ear.
I must hide the fact that I have a favorable opinion of him as much as possible. Not because Im embarrassed, but because he could be taken as hostage.
If they took Patrick hostage and demanded sothing in exchange, I dont think I would be able to refuse. The only way is to prevent them from taking him as a hostage.
Yeah, it would be best to keep your relationship with him under wraps until the situation is stable. So people might be afraid of the repercussion, but you dont know how people will react.
No, its true that hes not my lover. You wouldnt believe when I told you.
But, to end the discrimination? Its a big goal, but I like it. Im more than willing to help. After all, we dont want to create a second Demon King.
Second Demon King?
His Majesty drops a bombshell after he loosens his mouth to talk about my love life. What do you an with the second Demon King? What does the Royal Family know about the Demon King?
What did I was forgot about what you heard. I thought it would be okay to tell you, but if you participate in the Demon King subjugation, it would be better if I wont tell you. Please dont ask.
His Majesty bowed deeply.
So its not sothing from the Royal Family but sothing else entirely?
His Majesty said it would be better if I dont know the details if I wanted to join the subjugation. Its as if hes telling that Ill hesitate to kill the Demon King once I knew about it.
Im sorry, I promise to tell you before I die. But not right now.
Yes, if that is what His Majesty has decided, I shall obey.
His Majesty was stubbornly unwilling to talk about the Demon Kings secret. In the ga, he was said to be an evil being who controls monsters, but what is the truth?
As a future Countess, I will be the Lord of a fiefdom, and when this happens, I have to think about a successor. For the worst-case scenario, I will adopt a child, so I dont need to bother with marriage.
I dont want to marry soone who approaches for my land, and I dont want soone who is too old. If possible, I want to have a good relationship with my marriage partner, and preferably hes the local noble second son and later with expertise in managing the territory.
There are a lot more requirents, but there must be such a convenient person?
Hey Patrick, do you want to be my adopted son?
Again, suddenly What are you talking about now?
Patrick is the second son, right? Since you cant succeed the Marquis title, then why not beco my heir?
I dont want to be your adopted son.
I didnt expect him to give an imdiate answer. Im a little surprised.
Um, I thought Patrick would be happy if we beco a family I knew it. You wouldnt want to.
Thats not what Im saying!
Patricks voice was unusually hoarse. Theres a reason why he doesnt like it
Dont worry, Ill be retired soon! Im not going to bully Patricks wife!
I just wouldnt like to call you my mother.
Thats a valid reason. Its crazy, the parent and child would the sa age.
Wait a minute, just please wait a little longer. Theres sothing I want to tell you, Yumiela.
Patrick said that and went away.
Lately, Patrick often leaves the school alone. I miss seeing him. Am I lonely? My feelings shouldve been obvious, Ive been alone why whole life and I never thought Id miss him.
I know Ive been saying so weird stuff about the adoption, but will I be able to tell Patrick what Im actually feeling about him?
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