Chapter 268 - Welcome back. Wheres Ash? (1/2)
[Diana point of view]
[One week after]
My plan to use the connection between the holy palace and the second queen is now coming to its conclusion, with dearest father as the judge
”My dearest wife and son, I hereby sentence both of you to live long imprisonment. Please, do not resist...” [King Estel]
”You can't do that to me! I'm innocent! I'm your wife!” [Second queen]
”Mother, do something! Father, please!” [Second prince]
”...” [King Estel]
Success. I'm 100% sure father is well aware of my ploy, maybe part of him is disappointed with me for using such methods, but I know for a fact that part of him also agree that this has to be done, in order to free the grasp of the old follower from Estel. The second queen and her son, with them being plucked away, and with Saintess Rumia here, the old follower can say goodbye to Estel.
With that, the two of them are finally remove. Still there are a bigger obstacle and that is
”Hmm... It about time for parasite like them to be churn away from our system” [First prince]
”And your dearest little sister will be next, or you could just make her vanish after ascending the throne” [First queen]
”...” (Fool of a mother, Diana is strong in her own way) [First prince]
Looking at the overall picture, it isn't far fetched to say that 35-65 difference are still there between the two of us. I might have the support of various faction, but so does brother. Even when the Merchant guild master, Gizzere is on my side, he still holds the ministry of finance. Even when the adventure guild master, Ram is on my side, he still holds the ministry of defense, though that's fine. There are many parasite within those ministry where both of us are aware of, so I'm sure he will struggle on that regard.
(Plus, education and citizen welfare are my strong points now. If I keep on expending the two, it can rival him in the future) [Diana]
As for diplomatic relations, I guess we are equal on that regard. He might win over quantity, but quality wise, I am confident my allies will come in time of need
”Dearest sister, we are you going?” [Zaidi]
”I have some work to do, and you?” [Diana]
”Studying, will you...” [Zaidi]
”Sure, I'll accompany you for a bit” [Diana]
”Really!” [Zaidi]
And then there's our youngest brother. I just hope elder brother will not be using him for his own personal gain.
Plus, I wanted Zaidi do grow normally, not unlike me. I don't mind if he grow up into a fine man and claim the throne, but for that, I should guide him properly, from here now on itself. The same can be said for the orphans as well as other children, and for that, a school for commoner is a must. Alice already have it covered and we will soon put that plan into motion
It will be nice if the school and R&D to be integrated. I can ask Ash for help on that regard, since his ideas as someone from another world would benefit us all tremendously, and speaking of Ash
(Just what are they doing right now... Please be safe) [Diana]
The information broker had told me about what happened back in the holy palace. The info are still like droplet of water, and as such, it will be better if I just listen to what Ash and the other have to said
(This feeling again... Please... Don't...) [Diana]
”Princess, how about the two of you take a rest. All we can do now is believe in them and wait patiently” [Qis]
”Yes please” [Diana]
”You look tired. It's fine, I can study on my own” [Zaidi]
”It's fine. I'm alright” [Diana]
Just like how playing with Charlotte and the other is a form of therapy from my daily stressful life, spending time with Zaidi is also one of it. As such, I should properly utilize this time well
”Excuse me, sorry to interrupt, but Your Highness, they are here. They are currently with His Highness King Estel and Saintess Rumia” [Bladel]
”Ash and the other!?” [Diana]