Chapter 105
Proofreader: somnium
Skyla and Lysia were waiting together in the temple’s parlor.
The temple prepared simple refreshnts for the valuable guests. Lysia stood up and took the tray from the monk’s hands.
“I’ll do it.”
Skyla glanced at Lysia. Lysia had a sweet smile.
‘She is Grand Duchess Evron’s lady-in-waiting, right?’
Her appearance was fresh, and her attitude was friendly and polite. It wasn’t a popular type in the capital’s social circles, but it was likable.
‘There must be sothing about her since Grand Duchess Evron made her the lady-in-waiting.’
Skyla thought so.
Marchioness Callia did not hide much from her future successor. She regularly talked openly to Skyla, especially when it cos to her information.
Therefore, Skyla knew about Artizea as much as Marchioness Callia knew. And she knows how much she values Artizea.
Today she also talked about this.
[“I’m thinking of asking her to accept you as her lady-in-waiting.”]
[“Her lady-in-waiting?”]
Skyla was startled and asked again.
[“Grand Duchess Evron is not an ordinary person. There would be a lot to learn from her.”]
[“Does Aunt think it’s worth dealing with? If I do it wrong, it will look like you’re trying to put your feet on both sides.”]
[“I will take care of that part. Since it’s about making one more string with the Evron Grand Duchy, the Grand Duke will think it’s not bad either.”]
[“If she accepted , she won’t be able to walk the tightrope in such a delicate position like she is now, but will Grand Duchess Evron do that?”]
[“Now it’s ti for her to decide either way. Are you on a bad relationship with Grand Duchess Evron?”]
[“It’s not like that.”]
Skyla had no particular friendships or resentnts with Artizea. Rather than getting along, the gap was so wide that there was no need to consciously ignore her.
And now it’s just the opposite.
Skyla resembles Marchioness Callia. She wasn’t without pride, but she wasn’t a person who couldn’t admit soone who had risen higher than herself. For her own interests, she would be willing to go under.
Anyway, if she becos the lady-in-waiting, she stays with Lysia.
When she thinks of the difference in status, of course she was the superior person. However, the favor of the person whom she served was an important matter.
It was natural that she was bothered.
“Is this your first ti in the capital, Morten Heir Apparent?”
“Yes, I have never been out of Evron Grand Duchy before.”
“I heard that besides Morten Heir Apparent, there is one more maid of the Grand Duchess’. She too?”
“Yes, Sister Hayley was also born and lived there.”
Lysia smiled awkwardly.
“Unlike , she was a very smart and wise older sister. I was really worried when I beca the lady-in-waiting of Her Grace, but I’m relieved that Hayley will do my part well even if I’m a little clumsy and ugly.”
“What are you worried about? Morten Heir Apparent will be good enough. When was your debut party decided?”
“I won’t do it.”
“You’re both new to socializing in the capital.”
“I’m not in a position to deserve that, besides the fight at the Thold Gate hasn’t ended, and the party is a bit inappropriate.”
“Is the northern situation quite bad?”
Skyla asked anxiously. Lysia replied softly.
“Because there are casualties in any winning battles. There were quite a few before we started. It’s a matter of mindset. The two of us made that decision, and the Grand Duchess understood our hearts.”
“I see. “
Skyla had an anxious face. Lysia said the Northern War was not just the war itself, but many other things related to it. But she took Lysia’s words to heart.
She didn’t say that Lysia was particularly dangerous, but she didn’t even feel like she was really plain either. Skyla got her mind complicated. Was she talking ambiguously on purpose?
It was when she was telling such a story. After a short walk, Artizea and Marchioness Callia entered.
Skyla and Lysia stood up from their seats.
Said Marchioness Callia.
“Let’s go back, Skyla.”
“Mother.”
Even if the secret story was over, Skyla was surprised because she thought she would get closer not separate.
Artizea said with an expressionless face.
“I’ll see you again soon.”
Marchioness Callia politely bowed to her and stepped out with Skyla.
Skyla looked puzzled at Marchioness Callia. At first glance, she had a cool face, but in the eyes of her daughter, Skyla, she could see the Marchioness was shaking.
They left the temple and got into the carriage, then Skyla asked.
“What happened?”
“……..Grand Duchess Evron suggested the possibility that Evron would open the way.”
“To Karam?”
Skyla asked in amazent.
“That’s not possible. This Grand Duchess Evron.”
“Yes. It must have been a threat.”
“Isn’t it too much to say just for support? It’s stupid to do it with the idea of getting an upper hand in the West. Or, is the North really that dangerous?”
“At least, as we know, the war was unlikely to escalate. It is true that siege weapons were released, and there were several villages that were attacked by small troops that crossed the Thold Mountains, but no important areas suffered noticeable damage.”
“Yes, it would be reasonable for Evron Grand Duchy to respond carefully to the future, but it was concluded that the war wouldn’t be prolonged right away. The Thold Gate wouldn’t be pierced.”
“Yes. I think it’s just a threat.”
Marchioness Callia forgets that her rouge has been wiped off and bites her lower lip.
“But what would His Majesty the Emperor say?”
“What?”
“Wouldn’t it be a good cause? Because we are gathering supplies to support the North?”
“If Evron Grand Duchy was directly attacked by Karam, and was troubled by it……..His Majesty’s position would have to provide at least a minimum of supplies. And he will requisition those supplies from the nobles. You can also reap wealth by adding armants to Elia Wall and keep the nobility in check… “
As Skyla spoke, she was startled and looked at Marchioness Callia.
“Yes. If that happens, Roygar will put the responsibility on .”
Marchioness Callia said so.
She was originally supposed to establish a partnership with Evron. They could have given up the West and, if necessary, provided supplies in the short term.
But if that was what the Emperor was doing, the situation was different. Rather than Roygar paying Evron sothing as a condition for a deal, it is being collected by the Emperor. So, there is no exchange relationship with Evron.
“Is it not possible that Grand Duchess Evron was really just scared?”
“Maybe so. But will His Majesty the Emperor miss the opportunity?”
Marchioness Callia lanted.
She wouldn’t worry about this if she had all the right to make decisions. She would just be willing to apply. Grand Duke Roygar will do the sa. If they have to do it anyway, it’s better to consider a relationship with Evron Grand Duchy on a voluntary basis for the long run.
Apart from that, however, the responsibility falling to Marchioness Callia does not disappear. It was a job advocated by her to embrace Artizea. And Grand Duke is a man who does not forget a loss.
“Maybe she just said that to mother to give her ti to cope. Unless she’s really scared and overwheld with emotions.”
Skyla said so.
“If she was going to really put us in an awkward situation, she wouldn’t be talking in the presence of mother and just the two of you, but she would have t with His Majesty the Emperor first or with His Grace Grand Duke Roygar in person.”
“I don’t know. Today’s eting wasn’t intended by Grand Duchess Evron.”
Marchioness Callia lanted. She made an outspoken visit and tried to get sothing from Artizea, but she felt like she was being beaten in return.
***
Artizea sat down on the fluffy sofa in an exhausted mood.
Lysia said.
“I’d like to ask for a new tea.”
“Yes.”
She was feeling upset and uncomfortable. Artizea reached out to the simple tea ceremony placed on the table.
She originally had a lot of food that her body couldn’t accept. Even with a little, she quickly beca bloated.
In her childhood, Miraila said that a girl should be slim, and she was severely restricted in terms of als by Miraila. As a result, her stomach beca unhealthy, so even if she tried to eat, she couldn’t eat much. There were also psychological reasons. That is why she was not particularly ill, but weak.
However, from a while ago, she felt rather uncomfortable to feel empty. She kept thinking of at that she seldom thought of before. The kind of cheese that used to quickly make her bloated even if she ate a little was quickly digested.
Rye wasn’t wrong when he said she had gained so weight.
Artizea thought maybe it’s been a while since she left Rosan’s mansion. She wasn’t aware of it, but now perhaps she feels less stressed? There was nothing bad about her being able to eat.
Lysia asked.
“The snack that Countess Martha has brought is in the carriage. Shall I bring so?”
“Yes, please.”
Artisea said so, because the temple’s tea ceremony didn’t seem to fill her stomach.
She t Lawrence after the Empress, and she unexpectedly encountered Marchioness Callia; her energy was exhausted.
‘It’s all right. I didn’t make any mistakes.’
Artizea closed her eyes and thought.
It was the Emperor who held the key to this problem anyway. The premise does not change, the conclusion cannot be changed. It didn’t matter if she just t the Emperor first as planned.
Negotiations on an equal footing with Roygar? She didn’t intend to do that from the beginning. This is because if she gets support from Grand Duke Roygar, it ans that she will eventually join his faction.
Nevertheless, she threatened Marchioness Callia in advance. It was to drive a wedge in between.
People fall into the illusion that if they get information in advance, they can change the outco. Marchioness Callia had already understood that the conclusion of this would not change. Still, she will not lose her hope.
‘I like wise people. Because they understand quickly.’
And Grand Duke Roygar will notice it.
Grand Duke Roygar, Marquess Luden and Marchioness Callia are on a boat, but they’re not a lump. Marchioness Callia is dedicated to the Grand Duchess Roygar, but that devotion is, after all, for herself and for her children.
It’s good if she can break the trust and open the cracks wider. But it doesn’t matter if not. She only did it because Marchioness Callia had secretly visited her with her daughter.
That’s it, and she’s tired. The thought of talking to Brother Colton went out in steam.
It was when she let out a sigh without strength. A monk opened the door of the parlor and politely bowed.
“Brother Colton told to invite in the Grand Duchess.”
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