Chapter 326: Brilliant Idea
“Cross swords…?”
At Felisiana’s statement, Elizalina responded with a puzzled voice.
In contrast, Rezamiliana nodded.
“I see, an interesting approach… swords have never been used at the Royal Exchange Gathering before, but crossing blades can, at times, deepen mutual understanding even more than words.”
And then, she continued.
“Also, being able to show the students of the noble academy Felisiana’s abilities not as mere rumors but in person would be very beneficial when considering her future as the Third Princess.”
“Thank you very much.”
Rezamiliana, whose feelings toward the sword were even stronger than Felisiana’s, had originally been expected to support this proposal.
And in fact, things were proceeding exactly as planned with Violet.
All that remained now was to carry it through and firmly secure her own participation in the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering. However,
“Sorry to interrupt while things are getting interesting, but may I say something?”
At that point, Elizalina cut in.
As expected, she won’t let things proceed so easily according to our wishes… but.
“What is it?”
Felisiana asked, without showing any sign of agitation.
Why was she not shaken?
Because at this point, she was already convinced that her participation in the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering could hardly be overturned.
If, hypothetically, Elizalina could wield a sword, she could have proposed an alternative, that she herself cross swords with the academy’s students instead of Felisiana.
However, what Elizalina could actually wield was a bow.
And since fewer people can use a bow compared to a sword, there were concerns from the perspective of interaction.
No matter what Elizalina-anesama says from here on, there’s no way she can deny this proposal of mine and force it to be withdrawn.
Having thought that far, she calmly responded.
Elizalina then spoke.
“If Felisiana were to cross swords with a noble from a house we’d rather avoid conflict with, and then overwhelmingly defeat them in front of everyone and make them angry, that would be troublesome for me, as someone responsible for mediating this country~”
Since she could not compete in swordsmanship, Elizalina played the mediation card she possessed.
It’s impressive that she can still find room for such a counterargument here, but I will absolutely be the one to participate in the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering this time.
Declaring that firmly in her heart, Felisiana spoke in a calm tone.
“Unless it is a duel that stakes one’s honor, what we will be conducting this time are merely mock battles as part of interaction.”
“So you’re saying no one would get that angry regardless of the outcome? Sure, normally, the chance to cross swords with Princess Felisiana, whom they would never usually be able to face, is valuable, so even if they lose, there might not be anyone who gets angry, but when it comes to prideful nobles, it’s a different story~”
“That’s…”
Just as Felisiana was about to offer a rebuttal.
Elizalina cut her off.
“But I also think Felisiana’s proposal, which would give a new form to the traditional Royal Exchange Gathering, is really great!”
“…?”
Just moments ago, she seemed to be denying Felisiana’s proposal, and now she was praising it.
Confused by Elizalina’s seemingly inconsistent words.
Elizalina brought her palms together.
Clap, the sound echoed through the conference room as she said,
“So! I’ve got a brilliant idea. How about, for this Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering, instead of the usual format, we have two royals participate… namely, Felisiana and me together?”