Vol Chapter 14 (2/2)

“Then could you tell me who in the world will you accept? Does Your Majesty understand enough that you need a Empress Consort, too?”

Kristoff inquired while showing some slight anger.

“Let’s see, a princess from the 『Flower Capital』 Orania is acceptable. That country was originally ravaged by wars but their economy is now enriched from being a tourist spot. The know-how of tourist industry is something I want by all means for our country in the future.”

Kristoff sighed at my dead serious answer.

“Why are you going to such lengths to say it’s for the sake of the country? She’s the person who will become your wife, isn’t she? Won’t you at least demand someone whose appearance or personality matches your preference?”

“In case of such viewpoint, I do not want a wife who can only watch me. I want a wife who has the backbone to change the country with me.”

“I get it already. But still, Orania has no princess close to Your Majesty’s age. That country only has princes.”

Towards Kristoph who said, “How unfortunate, isn’t it?” I only answered back, “What’s unfortunate with that?”

“Our country recognizes same-s.e.x marriage, Orania should be the same, too. I do not understand the problem with that.”

Same s.e.x marriage is not unusual in the royal families either.

I was convinced that I should just have a child from the concubines, but Kristoff doesn’t seem to agree.

“It is true that there are some from the royal families who got married to the same s.e.x. However, having a man as a Empress Consort is unheard of. Please reconsider it.”

Though he appealed desperately, a slight resignation was visible because he knew from our long acquaintance that opinions I proposed will not change easily.

“No, wasn’t it discussed in the previous a.s.sembly, too? Tourism is indispensable for the country’s economic development. It is for that reason I want the know-how of Orania.”

Kristoff’s sigh was deeper than a while ago.

“Please think about it a little. I also have to talk with Orania and above all, I do not know whether the Council will approve.”

The wrinkle of Kristoff’s forehead became deeper. I was worried it will remain that way.

“Then I only need to marry a princess, don’t I? Orania has kept being a neutral country since the last great war, but there are a lot of countries aiming for them. We only need to move our hands from behind with the condition of binding a military alliance.”

It’s a good plan, when I said that, Kristoff put his hand on his forehead and looked down.

“I think you are a good King who thinks of the country and its people. However, I am surprised when you occasionally say such astounding things. You are being called 『Aloof King』 but you are actually a considerate person. If you only smile to others a bit more, that sort of t.i.tle would disappear. Haaah, anyway, I will discuss this with Orania after talking to the Prime Minister.”

“Aren’t you quite worn out?” I asked using the tone from our days as students.

“I’ll come again,” Kristoff turned around and while I wanted to say “next time, take your time resting” I only called out with, “sorry”.

At that time, I never expected that my absurd talk will bring about a destined encounter later.

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