But thats so much trouble to put yourself through. Even if youre being watched, it would be wiser to have the help of high-ranking aristocrats.
Lize.
Damian interrupted , shaking his head.
Co on, did you think I would get engaged to you just to lower the Emperors guard?
Damians intonation suggested a hint of sadness when he asked .
I an, I.
I?
I havent the faintest idea about Damians reasons for doing this, so I just tilted my head.
Damian looked at for a long while and then sighed deeply.
.haaa, youre clueless.
Well, out with it. Why did you do it?
Hell explain it to , wont he?
But Damian turned the other way with a sulky face.
Hes treating like a fool!
Im feeling so embarrassed for not knowing.
No, its nothing, said Damian, less irked now.
Hey, does that look like it was nothing?
However, I didnt get a chance to plead my case to Damian.
It was because Damian had made up his mind to pour out his words.
Back to what we were previously discussing, there are two upsides to this engagent.
I understand wanting to avoid the Emperors watchful gaze. But what cos after?
The support of the Imperial people.
Surprised, I swallowed my breath.
Damian casually followed up with an explanation.
The biggest ace I have up my sleeve right now is neither legitimacy nor divine power.
Then
Its the peoples support.
Hearing those words, I suddenly rembered what I had seen during the triumphant return.
People voluntarily running out into the streets and chanting Damians title over and over again.
Hero of the Empire they proclaid.
The envious eyes of the Emperor staring at the Hero of the Empire.
And Damian who stood there in their adoration.
Driving a wedge into that thought, Damian gave a question.
In this situation, what would it be like if I ford a relationship with soone who represents the people?
.Your Highness.
Think about it. The vast majority of the denizens of the Empire are common folk.
Damian concluded his speech on that.
I pondered about it.
Damian had a point.
The reason Damian was enjoying unrivaled popularity now was that he had taken a completely different course from the current aristocracy.
As the crown prince, who would inherit the throne, he spent eight grueling years isolated in the northern parts of the empire.
And after battling nurous beasts, he dramatically reduced their numbers.
The overwhelming trust placed in Damian had not been placed in vain.
Soone who had perford the hardest of tasks in the most treacherous of places.
Soone who had dedicated himself to protecting the people of the empire with all his might.
That was the public perception.
In that situation, if Damian chose a commoner maid instead of soone from a more sedentary background
It would lead to a setting where the people of the empire will have a greater more favorable impression of Damian.
I swallowed my saliva.
Damian softly added.
This engagent is also for .
Ha, but.
Andmost of all.
I stared at Damian as if entranced.
His unwavering scarlet eyes had a clear and jewel-like luster to them which contained a mirror image of .
Didnt I promise you?
Damian said that in such a soothing voice, it was as if his words beca as sweet as honey.
That I would place you in a more honorable position than a princess of Rochester.
At that mont, I froze up on the spot.
mories of the past ca rushing in an instant.
It was a promise from eight years ago.
Maybe it was after I turned down the adoption offer to beco a Rochester.
Theres nothing I can do for you now, but one day surely I will
I can clearly rember the look on Damians face.
The determined glint he had in his eyes.
His bleeding lips on the account of him biting them, trying to hold back from crying.
How he spoke to in a hushed voice
I rembered everything.
Ill raise you to a higher rank than a princess of Rochester.
I asked Damian in a moved voice.
.that promise, you rembered it?
Of course. Ive been aning to fulfill that promise ever since I was in the North.
Damian smiled mischievously.
Then he asked softly.
So, are you less angry now?
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