Chapter 94 The Secret Meeting Between The King And The Crown Prince
After Marquis Grandchester left the king's room, Gerhart let out a deep sigh of relief.
"King Avalon, I deeply thank you for your response to this matter."
"No, I also want to avoid conflict with your country. This is the best strategy."
"It's good that you called me before it was made public."
"It's only natural, considering the report from Mr. Gerhart."
In reality, Gerhart had a reason for secretly visiting Avalon. It was because some nobles within the country were trying to raise the third prince, who had given up his right to the throne and became a duke, to the throne.
"Originally, I wanted the duke to inherit the throne..."
"Are you still regretful about getting rid of your brother?"
"It's not about my brother, but about getting an innocent person involved in the incident."
"If it's a faction purge, it's inevitable that some people will get caught up in it."
"Moreover, the queen also opposed him inheriting the throne."
"His real mother? I think it's because the queen's home country would want him to inherit the throne, considering their stance. Maybe the queen made a wise decision to avoid interference from her home country."
Gerhart didn't explain the situation further. However, he warned about the suspicious movements of several small countries responding to Roisen's unrest, and requested that Avalon either support him or maintain a neutral stance.
As a result, it was possible to prove that the invasion of Grandchester was unrelated to Roisen, and the relationship between Avalon and Roisen was maintained in a good direction.
Although it was not possible to secure support for Gerhart, he instead requested the King Avalon to introduce him to a woman who could become his queen. His queen had passed away a few years ago, and he didn't have a concubine. He planned to gain Avalon's support by marrying a daughter from Avalon's royal family or a powerful noble family.
Gerhardt's late queen was a young wife he had married for political reasons. Although she was only 12 years old, their official wedding night was postponed, and Gerhardt didn't take any concubines.
Many nobles were dissatisfied with the king's brother's son becoming the crown prince, so Gerhardt had married her to suppress those powers. They had gotten along fairly well, but she passed away from an epidemic at the age of 15, leaving Gerhardt a widower for about 3 years.
"Still, considering Roisen's future, I think we need to take a bride from outside the queen's homeland. We need support from other countries, after all."
"That's a heavy burden for someone so young."
"I'm deeply sorry."
King Avalon was hesitant to give Gerhardt a promise.
"Still, Grandchester..."
"King Avalon?"
"No, Lady Rebecca, who was the cause of the uproar 10 years ago, is currently residing in Grandchester."
"That's... quite a deep connection. I've heard she's extremely beautiful, but is she still unmarried?"
"She's made a pact with a fairy, so she looks like a woman who's just become an adult. She probably won't change even 10 years from now."
"That's quite enviable."
"There are many women who are jealous of her, though."
"That's really scary."
The king showed a thoughtful expression, then looked up and met Gerhardt's gaze.
"Mr. Gerhardt."
"Yes?"
"There will be a hunting tournament in Grandchester in the late autumn."
"Isn't that where Avalon's were attacked recently?"
"That's right. It's also a chance to clear Roisen's name, so why don't you participate? You'll be able to see the rumored Lady Rebecca as well."
"Do you think she wouldn't want to see the prince of Roisen?"
"She's not that narrow-minded. It's been 10 years, after all."
"I suppose so."
"You might even find a new encounter, Mr. Gerhardt. It's a grand hunting tournament where many of Avalon's major noble families will gather. If there are women who want to marry into Roisen, I won't hesitate to support them as well."
The king smiled wryly, but Gerhardt only maintained a refreshing smile.
"Don't you think I'll follow in Prince Adolf's footsteps?"
"Hmm...if it's Mr. Gerhardt, I don't think you'll force things like Adolf does."
"Love is something that can't be helped, after all."
"You're still young."
"Age has nothing to do with love, doesn't it?"
"That's true. I'm still in love with the queen, after all."
"That's enviable. I want to meet someone like that soon too."
"Then it's settled, I suppose."
And so, a spark that would ignite a huge fire was thrown into this year's Grandchester hunting tournament.
Sara: What's with the spark again after we just recovered from the fire?!
Author: Is it that spark of love or something?
Sara: I don't need that
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