That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 242

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Chapter 242

“Hahaha! What a joyous occasion this is! A marriage between Ferdinand and Grand Duchess Frazier!”

The first to break the silence was Emperor Alessandro’s hearty laughter.

Emperor Alessandro, who had been sitting on the throne atop the dais, personally stepped down and approached us.

His mouth was stretched from ear to ear with laughter.

“Ferdinand! How could you not tell this father such great news in advance?”

“…Indeed. I was quite surprised, Your Majesty. People might think Ferdinand doesn’t trust Your Majesty.”

Empress Carmi, who had hurriedly followed the Emperor down, spoke up. Her face was deathly pale. I snorted inwardly.

‘Oh my.’

Empress Carmi seemed truly shocked. She was resorting to low-level attacks she would never normally use.

Ferdinand spoke without even glancing at Carmi.

“His Imperial Majesty must have had romance when it came to proposals too. That’s why I deliberately didn’t tell anyone.”

At those words, Emperor Alessandro’s expression changed slightly. His eyes dimmed a bit as if recalling distant memories.

“That’s right. A Crown Prince of Briang should have such romance about proposals. Well done, Ferdinand.”

He must have said that while thinking of the deceased Empress Olivia.

Empress Carmi’s face turned even paler, beyond what she could hide.

“Ahem, Grand Duke Frazier! Since the children are so well-matched and about to bear such beautiful fruit, let us also speak frankly!”

Emperor Alessandro seemed to genuinely welcome the marriage between Ferdinand and me.

‘He probably thinks this is an opportunity to become closer with Grandfather, with whom he’s always had a poor relationship.’

I was thinking the same thing, but…

‘Hmm. Looking at Grandfather’s eyes, this won’t do.’

Grandfather’s expression was similar to usual, but I could see it.

‘He’s very, very, very displeased. When I get home, I should apologize to Grandfather first.’

His granddaughter had suddenly received a proposal and immediately accepted it. Given Grandfather’s personality, he must be feeling quite unpleasant.

‘Phew. At least Emperor Alessandro stepped forward as a direct target for his anger, so that’s fortunate.’

“Let’s go, Your Majesty.”

“Hmm? Grand Duke, is your jaw uncomfortable? It seemed to be grinding a bit.”

“Yes. As I’ve gotten older, my jaw hasn’t been quite right.”

“Oh my. I should send you some good medicinal herbs.”

Emperor Alessandro, oblivious to everything, moved to the dais with Grandfather.

The big shots had moved away, and the proposal event had concluded, so now it was time for explosive murmuring to follow.

“Goodness! What is all this about!”

“I’m so glad I attended today’s coming-of-age banquet. When will I ever see such a precious scene again?”

Several Noble Ladies whispered in small voices.

“His Highness the Crown Prince already had feelings for the Grand Duchess. Many people said it was just rumors.”

“I already knew.”

“What? How?”

“Remember last time, when several Princesses from the northern kingdoms entered the palace? They returned home so quickly that only a few people would know about it.”

“Ah! That’s right! A Princess famous for her beauty from the northern kingdoms came too. I thought she’d stay in the imperial palace for quite a while, but she left so quickly I was puzzled…”

“But why is that relevant?”

“Do you know why those Princesses returned home as if fleeing? Those Princesses, goodness, they collapsed right in front of His Highness the Crown Prince.”

“What?”

“Goodness. Such vulgar and obvious tricks…”

“And then?”

“His Highness just ignored them and left.”

“Really? He didn’t even call for Knights…?”

“Would they have returned home so urgently if he had? My Husband happened to be nearby, and His Highness looked at the Princesses ‘like insects’ and left.”

“Oh my!”

I perked up my ears lightly. This story was definitely known by few people, so the Noble Ladies telling it instantly became the center of conversation.

Of course, I already knew about it.

‘Maybe Ramus Jeremiah actually has 30 different selves.’

I had simply ordered him to always stay informed about rumors surrounding the Crown Prince.

Ramus Jeremiah, who would find out even things like this and report every detail to me…

Indeed, being the world’s greatest information broker wasn’t something just anyone could do.

The feeling of having such a big shot as a Subordinate was, of course, absolutely fantastic.

I looked toward the massive treasure chests that were being neatly stacked in one corner of the grand banquet hall.

Being born with blue blood, one naturally learns about imperial etiquette.

Those were the betrothal gifts that the Crown Prince formally presents to his intended when making an official proposal.

‘The scale seems… a little, no, tremendously more than what’s prescribed.’

Ferdinand probably hadn’t even touched the national treasury.

He was a Crown Prince who had earned his own glory by being covered in blood every day on the most dangerous battlefields.

Naturally, he would have acquired an enormous amount just from war spoils.

I listened to the Nobles excitedly chattering as they went over there, then shifted my gaze.

When the moment of receiving the proposal actually came, I hadn’t been able to pay attention, but Coriko had already retreated quite far. She was already back with her Followers.

Her complexion was…

‘At least better than Empress Carmi’s.’

Well, since even her shell wasn’t her own, acting facial expressions would be much easier.

I lightly asked Ferdinand for permission and approached Coriko.

Coriko’s Followers, who until just before would subtly bristle when I came near, couldn’t do that anymore.

Their cowering appearance with tails between their legs was amusing.

‘Well. Yes. In the end, they’re essentially Nobles, so they’d feel fear toward the future Crown Princess.’

The taste of power!

It was already sweet!

But now it’s doubled!

So it’s twice as sweet!

Maybe even sweeter than that!

“Coriko.”

When I called her name, the Nobles subtly stepped back as if a path through the sea was opening.

In an instant, I was properly face to face with Coriko.

“The favor I asked earlier, you can grant it, right? About giving me your blessing.”

“That…”

“I’m the prospective Crown Princess now.”

I smiled brightly. Of course, only my mouth was smiling; my eyes were cold.

“There are no Nobles who don’t know how specially the High Priests regard His Highness the Crown Prince. Isn’t that right, Lady?”

When I pointed to the Blue-haired Lady beside me and asked, her face turned pale. She didn’t know what to do before answering.

“Of, of course! My parents are also very devout people, so they know how magnificent His Highness the Crown Prince is!”

‘She must be quite shocked.’

Anyway, if I asked other Nobles, they would give similar answers.

The temple revered Ferdinand so much—him who was born carrying so much divine power from Empress Olivia’s womb.

“…I understand. Older Sister Tulia. If Older Sister wants it, I should naturally give you my blessing.”

Coriko said that and stood before me.

She grasped my hands. Naturally, People’s attention was instantly focused on this new and remarkable spectacle.

“What is it? What’s happening?”

“The Saint is giving the Grand Duchess a blessing to bless her marriage!”

“The friendship between the two is deeper than I thought!”

“But I saw earlier that their friendship wasn’t that deep, but rather…”

The surroundings gradually grew quiet.

I asked while my hand was held by Coriko.

“But can you just bestow blessings freely? Don’t you need the sacred artifact that recognized you as a saint? Shouldn’t you have brought it here?”

Coriko, who had been quietly reciting something, lifted her head. She smiled faintly.

“I am a saint recognized by the sacred artifacts. Even without taking them from deep within the temple, I am connected to them through my soul.”

“I see.”

I nodded lightly.

“Coriko, so right now you don’t need ‘Han Ina,’ do you.”

I thought Coriko’s eyes would waver even a little. But her gaze only grew a bit colder, with no other reaction.

She simply began quietly reciting something again.

I simply maintained a benevolent smile (copying Lisian).

And then.

“Oh my! Look!”

“It’s divine power… How beautiful…”

“It looks like a swarm of butterflies flying around. As expected, everything about the Saint is beautiful…”

Dreamy voices echoed in my ears. Just as they said, pure white divine power was fluttering down, enveloping my body.

If I hadn’t known the truth behind it, I too would have been mesmerized watching this dreamlike scene.

I looked at this terrifying potential murderer who wore Han Ina’s face and claimed to be connected to Han Ina.

I have no intention of dying.

So I must defend against every attack directed at me.

I slowly moved my head. From the moment I received Coriko’s blessing, all my movements were extremely light and natural, appearing perfectly normal.

What my eyes captured were the betrothal gift boxes that Ferdinand had brought and stacked up.

To show off the scale of the gifts inside, leaving the box lids half-open was one of Briyang’s trends.

So I could see it clearly.

The fake Poop Star I had stolen.

I stole it for you.

I closed my eyes and then opened them.

[System] Using Benefit Beauty That Topples Nations!

[System] ‘Souls of the murdered children’ are collapsing!

Bang!

Along with the sound of solid metal bursting.

“Kyaaah!”

“S-Saint?!”

Cough, with a coughing fit, Coriko began vomiting an enormous amount of blood.

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