Chapter 327: Unprecedented
“!?”
This time, Felisiana had put forward a proposal that could be called perfect, one that aligned entirely with her objectives. However,
Even Felisiana had not expected Elizalina to present yet another proposal here.
Caught off guard, she let out a small gasp.
“…What is the purpose of having two people participate?”
Somehow regaining her composure, she asked.
Elizalina then separated her clasped hands.
“It’s simple. Even if Felisiana tries to cross swords with someone I’d rather avoid having conflict with, if I’m there, I can stop it, right? To avoid unnecessary trouble, I think it’s a good idea.”
“But…”
“I want to support Felisiana’s new attempt too! Right? It’s fine, isn’t it?”
With rising momentum, Elizalina leaned forward as she spoke.
At that point, Felisiana understood Elizalina’s intentions.
What had seemed at first glance like a contradictory move, affirming the proposal to cross swords with the noble academy’s students,
Was because she had quickly realized she could not overturn that proposal, and instead chose to go along with it while securing her own participation in the Royal Exchange Gathering, bringing things onto equal footing.
As Felisiana processed and accepted Elizalina’s intentions, Rezamiliana spoke.
“Introducing swords at the Royal Exchange Gathering, and furthermore having two royals participate as a result, both are unprecedented developments. However, discovering something new within this country’s traditional events is, at this point in time, particularly important, in my view.”
Felisiana did not understand the meaning behind the phrase “at this point in time,” but.
Elizalina listened to those words with a serious expression.
Then, after a brief pause, Rezamiliana continued.
“I intend to approve your proposal, including Elizalina’s addition. What do you say?”
“… ”
She understood Elizalina’s intentions.
However, Felisiana had nothing she could offer in response.
Although the uncertainty surrounding Elizalina remained, she would at least achieve her goal of participating in the Royal Exchange Gathering.
Telling herself that this was not a complete defeat, and that by adjusting her plan from here she might even be able to restrain Elizalina as well,
“I have no objections.”
She answered.
“I see.”
Nodding, Rezamiliana spoke as if to conclude the royal council meeting.
“Then, for the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering, it is decided that both Elizalina and Felisiana will participate, and the new initiative involving the use of swords is also approved.”
“Understood.”
“Okaaay.”
“Good… that will be all for today’s royal council meeting. Prepare for the unprecedented Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering, and discuss among yourselves what will be necessary in advance.”
With those words, Rezamiliana stood from her seat.
And just like that, with her dignified back turned, she left the conference room.
As a result, only Felisiana and Elizalina remained.
Lux’s Side
While Siana had gone out shopping,
I was using the daytime break to train in swordsmanship in the garden of Count Rodwell’s estate.
Naturally, just because Florence-san praised my sword the other day doesn’t mean I can slack off.
If anything, I still probably can’t beat her, so I need to train even more from here on.
Thinking that, I swung my sword at the straw dummy.
“Training with a sword in the middle of a day off… just like you, Rodwell.”
“…Huh?”
Hearing a very familiar voice, I turned toward it.
Standing there was a woman with wine-red hair and a dignified expression, whose mere presence exuded overwhelming authority, the First Princess, Rezamiliana-sama.