The Crown I Will Take From You - Chapter 81

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Chapter 81

Unlike the rude 4th Princess, the Duke’s refined words that elevated Valdina finally made the Valdinians hide their uncomfortable expressions.

‘For the Duke to acknowledge our country like this, truly the Emperor’s bloodline is different.’

The evaluation of ‘Duke Castulo,’ who had stepped aside from the throne due to his tragic fate, had also risen.

Kensington also sent a grateful look to the Duke who had smoothly eased the atmosphere.

“The more I look, the more comfortable and moved I feel…”

Medeia snorted.

Jason’s intention to strike out as if he had been waiting for this moment was clear.

‘Jason, do you want to use my country?’

If so, this time you too will have to pay a fitting price.

“Duke Castulo, I am well aware of the brave military prowess of your father, the Late Emperor.”

A clear voice rang out among the Valdinians.

“Your father often set foot in our Valdina in the past…”

At Medeia’s words, people recalled.

How his father Alcetas II had once invaded without warning, trampling Valdina’s soil.

No matter how many kind words the Duke before them spoke about Valdina, the fact that he was Alcetas II’s son remained unchanged.

“The Duke’s high praise of Valdina must have come from what you heard from your father, no doubt? I can only be grateful for your generous words.”

The air instantly turned cold.

As if they had never been friendly, the nobles turned their heads and turned away from Kazen’s Duke.

“…”

Jason was momentarily speechless.

‘This person… for what reason does she attack me the moment she sees me.’

Jason’s plan to make a good impression on the Valdinians fell through.

Far from gaining favor, it would be fortunate if he didn’t arouse even greater antipathy than the 4th Princess.

All from a few words by that veiled woman.

The woman who had launched a silent attack on him wore a black veil, making it impossible to properly see her face. Her attire was also modest.

She didn’t appear to be a great noble or royalty.

Jason barely smoothed his frowning expression and forced a smile.

“What meaning would there be in lamenting the past at a gathering meant to promote peace on the continent.”

The 4th Princess also raised her voice as if finding fault.

“Who exactly are you to dare interfere in affairs between nations? Remove your veil and show yourself.”

A commanding tone.

The Valdinians were offended. What was Kazen’s Princess to order them around like this.

Annoyed by the Princess’s arrogant attitude, none of them voluntarily revealed Medeia’s identity.

“Is Your Highness the Princess not asking—”

Thanks to this, it was when the Regent, who had stepped forward instead, was turning toward Medeia.

“As you said, this is an official occasion for exchanging diplomatic relations between our two countries. Even Kazen’s Emperor cannot force actions upon Valdinians.”

A clear and pure voice rang out from beneath the veil.

“Surely the 4th Princess doesn’t wish to surpass your father’s authority?”

The Princess’s face froze. She hurriedly glanced at the diplomatic mission.

No matter how beloved a child, the Emperor became ruthlessly cold when it came to imperial authority.

If this matter reached her father’s ears later, he would be wary of even her.

Her mother’s position, constantly competing with other imperial consorts, could also become precarious. She bit her lips.

She could neither further pressure that strange woman who mentioned the Emperor, nor let it pass as if nothing happened.

As the 4th Princess’s situation became difficult, Count Raju stepped forward to scold the veiled woman.

“How dare you insult our Princess’s loyalty toward His Majesty! Do you have two lives or something!”

Raju intended to win some favor from the Princess with this opportunity.

“What are you doing, drag that person over and make them kneel!”

Sisear, who had been watching the arrogant behavior of the imperials with crossed arms, frowned.

“Oh, Count Raju, it’s you. How does it feel to return to your homeland after so long? We all welcome you.”

Sisear deliberately spread both arms in front of Raju as if greeting a dear old friend, adding fuel to the Valdinians’ anger.

At Sisear’s words, the 4th Princess looked back at Raju as if she had forgotten.

She recalled that Count Raju, who was stepping forward to protect her, had originally been Valdinian before catching the Late Emperor’s eye and naturalizing to the Empire.

‘That’s why even father doesn’t employ him highly. Is this filthy bastard trying to win my favor at this moment?’

Do I look so foolish that a mongrel from this small country would step forward?

“You shut up!”

The Princess slapped Raju’s cheek. Count Raju, who was struck unexpectedly, couldn’t understand at all why the Princess was angry.

While Count Raju stood dazed, the 4th Princess shouted again.

“Are all Valdinians this barbaric? What does it mean to come out with your face hidden to a place meant to welcome a diplomatic mission?”

The infuriated Princess fumed.

“Count Kensington, bring that wench before me and make her kneel. I must show the dignity of my great Empire.”

“Your Highness.”

It was when Kensington was swallowing a sigh.

“Please show proper courtesy, 4th Princess.”

A white hand reached out and removed the veil herself. As the black veil disappeared, a girl’s face was revealed.

From the girl’s upright posture, a subtle aura and unshakeable dignity could be felt. Her delicate features were pure, and her vivid green eyes were calm.

“This is Her Highness Medeia, Princess of Valdina and the only sister of His Majesty the King.”

When only Sisear’s voice introducing her rang out coldly, the sound of Kazenites swallowing could be heard.

That girl is a Princess?

They too knew well about Valdina’s foolish Princess.

The puppet Princess who was used this way and that in the royal palace while the King was away at war.

They were speechless at the Princess’s appearance, completely different from the stories they had heard.

The 4th Princess also stopped as if frozen.

‘Why is the girl I argued with yesterday here…’

While everyone held their breath and swallowed their surprise, a clear voice was heard.

“4th Princess need not worry. Haven’t you already personally demonstrated what the great Empire’s dignity is like?”

At the Princess’s calm rebuke, the Valdinians felt satisfaction while the Kazenites felt shame.

“…”

The 4th Princess’s face turned red.

‘That, that wench…’

Along with the pointed criticism about acting arrogantly as a great power, she was clearly subtly pointing out and threatening about the violence she had committed yesterday.

No matter how mighty the Kazen Empire was, if it was revealed in such an official setting that they had tried to harm innocent Valdinian citizens, not only the 4th Princess herself but the entire Kazen diplomatic mission would be unable to avoid trouble.

‘Surely she’s not thinking of bringing up that story here?’

However, even she couldn’t openly make the sister of Valdina’s King kneel.

The 4th Princess could only glare at Medeia while chewing her lips, unable to cause more trouble.

“Her Highness the Princess is tired from the journey, so we ask that Valdina’s distinguished guests please understand.”

At the disgraceful behavior shown immediately upon the mission’s arrival, Count Kensington swallowed a sigh and stepped forward.

Neither General Jared standing with his hands behind his back nor the Duke watching seemed to have any intention of resolving this situation.

“Of course, I know you’ve been very busy preparing for today’s meeting. I understand completely.”

When Medeia pointed it out once more indirectly, even the smile disappeared from the 4th Princess’s face.

“Since Your Highness the Princess graciously understands, I can only be deeply grateful.”

Kensington offered greetings instead. Two gazes met.

‘Finally we meet, Kensington.’

‘So this girl is ‘that’ Princess. Indeed, she’s not to be taken lightly.’

The atmosphere that had been sharp as thin ice was fortunately resolved safely.

However, it was certainly far from the overwhelming presence the Kazen diplomatic mission had wanted.

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