Published at 25th of November 2022 08:11:01 AM

VF 93 The Engagement and Fianc Candidate

SimplicityWeb Novel [ ]August 24, 20224 Minutes

[I have to admit, I did not expect to receive such an audience quite this early. It seems like youve made up your mind.]

[Well, somehow.]

Im now currently in the palace having a direct conversation with the king. Its just that I have something that I definitely have to tell this guy. However, someones looking at me full of intrigue despite not being really invited. Its the Queen.

[I assume that we can now move on to do the discussions of Seryus engagement, no?] (King)

[Oh majesty, of course not.] (Calis)

[What did you say?] (K)

Raise your brows however you want, I dont care.

[As I have said before, there is nothing else that is more important than the happiness of my daughter.] (C)

[Indeed. And her engagement with Seryu should allow her to be happy.] (K)

[You are entitled to your opinion, your majesty. For I have slightly different thoughts about it.] (C)

[Different, you say?] (Queen)

I didnt expect her to intervene too much but It seems the queen has her own opinion as well. Why dont we ask her then?

[Can you confidently say youre living happily right now, your majesty?] (C)

[Thats Well, it is as you see.] (Q)

[I have to say that you are happy just by looking at both of your majesties. However, bearing the title and responsibilities of a queen isnt for everyone.] (C)

[Thats true. But I believe Laurel has what it takes. She is your and Sashas daughter after all.] (Q)

[Of course. Considering how mature and bright that child is, I believe shell be able to fulfill her tasks.] (C)

Laurel might actually be a genius, you know. And that is more the reason why I should stand up for her.

[And because I believe in her potential, I want her to be the one who will carve and decide the path she should take in her life.] (C)

[In other words, you are refusing our proposal?] (K)

[I couldnt wish for more, but there certainly are benefits in accepting the royal familys offer.] (C)

When you consider the future, the engagement will be useful in keeping away the dolts and idiots wholl be after my daughter and I find it very appealing. Still, that isnt enough to offset the disadvantages that will come along with it. For starters, Laurel will be forced to undergo ruthless training to be the queen. Whats more, the engagement will definitely push future developments close to the otome games setting. Its the last thing I should allow to happen. Thats why I am now standing in front of the kingdoms king and queen.

[That being the case, I am here to present you with a different offer.] (C)

[An offer, you say?] (K)

[You heard it right, your majesty. Until the day Laurel finds herself interested in being Seryu-samas fiance, then she shall remain just a candidate until the day they graduate the academy. Ofcourse, my daughter will work on the lessons and training to be a queen. However, if both Laurel and Seryu-sama preemptively decided to not go through the engagement, then I shall immediately put a stop to it.] (C)

[Do you actually believe that well just say yes to such a one-sided offer you are suggesting?] (K)

[Dont take me wrong, your majesty. You can decline as much as you like. But considering your majestys circumstance, if we remove Laurel to your list of candidates, do you still believe you have the luxury to choose your sons fiance?] (C)

Considering the political climate, the king currently has a lot of enemies, both inside and outside the kingdom. Thats why he will definitely cant afford to decline my offer. If he chooses to brute force the engagement, then I just have to create new openings and find the right opportunity to annul it. Theres also the option to start a coup, and I honestly dont mind it.

Perhaps bewildered from the things Ive just said, the king remains speechless and the queen laughs as she joins in once again.

[You are really getting more interesting quite recently, Duke Fall. How bold of you to even threaten this kingdoms ruler.] (Q)

[I am almost ashamed. However, my daughters future is at stake.] (C)

[Fufufu, what do you think, dear? If we choose to oppose Duke Fall considering the current situation, we might really have rebellions and coups in just a few days and have our heads separated to our necks, you know?] (Q)

I didnt expect the queens reaction. She seems like shes actually enjoying it while the king responds obviously exhausted.

[Its not a laughing matter, though Seriously, Duke Fall could I at least ask you one thing?] (K)

[What would it be, your majesty.] (C)

[Which do you value more importantly, your family or your country?] (K)

[I thought its obvious, but well, ofcourse, my family.] (C)

[Hahahaha I see. Now I finally understand. It seems like I read you wrongly and made the wrong move.] (K)

Silence lingers for a moment before the king starts to speak again.

[I shall accept your offer. In exchange, I shall demand your allegiance.] (K)

[Fret not, your majesty. As long as you dont make any blunder, then I shall be your supporter for now, at least.] (C)

[Yes, yes, I shall not do so. And you shall hold on to your words.] (K)

With that, the issue about Laurels engagement should come to a close. I have now bought more time. All thats left is for Laurel to work hard and decide. I feel miserable as a father allowing such a burden to fall to my daughter but I wont give up. Ill put everything I have to protect her.

Translators Notes:

1. Rumor has it that Calis woke up this day and chose violence. xd

2. Perhaps I slept so late last night (to my standards, 10:30PM is already late), I feel super sleepy now. The best part of it though is I can now deeply fall asleep without fear of gastric acid overflowing inside my body. Damn, that sounds like a light novel stuff when its just physical problems caused by unbalanced diet. xd