Volume 5 Chapter 11 (1/2)

Chapter 5 Episode 11

Editor: Starbuck11

(What is he going to say? Will it be a criticism for me, or…)

Her heartbeat was beating like a fast bell. Anxiety and subtle hope dominated Lupis' mind.

The persons who understand politics the most amongst Lupis' subordinates, Earl Bergston and his brother-in-law, they were, in fact, the people who should've held initiative when it comes to reforming the country.

When Lupis took the throne, Earl Bergstone was fully demonstrating his skills as the one responsible for proposing reform. It was the time when hopes and dreams for the future were high.

However, that honeymoon period didn't last long.

Lupis refused Bergston's motion who proposed using state power to enforce reform. Since then, there seems to be an invinsible crack in their relations.

And such crack became evident when Lupis made the decision to reinforce the Zalda Kingdom.

To put it more bluntly, it was the result of her trying to protect Mikhail from the cold glance, but that incident left a big rift between Lupis and Bergston.

In the end, Lupis decided to send Mikos.h.i.+ba Ryouma and Elena as reinforcements to the Zalda Kingdom. There were no alternatives left to her.

After that, Earl Bergston stopped attempting to formulate aggressive policy, even his brother-in-law disappeared from the conference.

The result of that was this political confusion.

There were those who lack political ability, yet are loyal. And there were people who lack loyalty but have the ability. As such, there were two problems.

Speaking of chess as an example, it felt like the queen and the knight disappeared, and only p.a.w.ns were lined up.

However, in chess, the p.a.w.n can also become the strongest piece, depending on how one used it, it could become a Queen by the rule called promotion.

(For me, I have no skill, talent, or experience in politics to manage them compared to Earl Bergston…)

After all, at the end of the day, everything depends on the player.

(In truth, it might be best for me to apologize to Earl Bergston and ask for help… But, it's impossible…)

Lupis herself also felt guilty when she made the decision.

But even when she understood that she had no other means.

And in Lupis' current position, she could not easily voice her regrets after making a decision.

Depending on which country, a King or Queen was the highest authority in charge.

To the surroundings, these two rulers were seen as an absolute person. If people in such position apologize and doubt his or her own decision, it will cause the surroundings asking about their competence and credibility as a ruler.

And since Lupis was lacking firm achievements, she had no clear right to question other people's competences when it comes to governance.

And more so, Lupis was afraid that by admitting that she was wrong, the people might direct their accusation at Mikhail Banashu instead.

For Lupis, he was an aide who she could trust just like Meltina. It didn't change even when people in the surroundings looked at him with cold eyes now.

When it comes to the future of the kingdom, Lupis herself understood that she needs to leave Mikhail.

However, no ruler could abandon all of their personal desires.

For the man that Lupis looked up to as an elder brother, she could only pray that time would solve everything. <tln: so=”” it=”” was=”” a=”” familial=”” love=”” rather=”” than=”” romantic=”” one.=””>

And Earl Bergston, who had kept silence since the time their relations.h.i.+p got worse, asked permission to speak. It would be inevitable if even she was almost unintentionally about to raise her body from the chair.

”Sure, please go ahead. I permit you to speak, Earl Bergston.”

”Thank you very much. Your Majesty…”

Hearing Lupis' slightly grateful voice, Earl Bergston slowly rises from his chair. And after he bowed to Lupis once, he looked around at the surroundings, then breathed out heavily.

”I think all of you realize, including her majesty, that our country has many serious problems.”

A loud voice echoed inside the room.

Although it was not intimidating, his gentle voice clearly entered everybody's mind.