Chapter 142 - Marriage Talks (1/2)
If it were anybody else, who asked him if they could meet Lyn, Allen would undoubtedly think that they had an ulterior motive. However, because it's Rei, Allen understood that the woman was merely curious while she is not the type to pay attention to ideal gossip and immerse herself in her research most of the time. For her to express such an interest now.
”Are the rumors that entertaining Lady Rei?”
”It's more like; I am worried about how this will affect your state for the upcoming conference. He will announce you as the next heir then, correct?”
Indeed, contrary to his competitors. He has already won the throne. But Allen continued playing their games and feigning ignorance this whole time to amuse them. It seems, however, that the game will quickly come to an end.
Feeling Rei's eyes on him, Allen sighed, ”It will not disrupt me, besides if she cancels it before the conference, then I will have time to prepare myself.”
Rei nodded, ”You think she will cancel it?”
Allen wanted to laugh, but he knew that would be even more unlike him, instead he gave a small nod, ”There is no reason for her to marry me now that she has somebody she loves.”
”We do not choose who we marry,” Rei pointed out.
”Even if that's the case. An alliance with the Sound Kingdom would equally benefit Queen Orthez and King Daichi. In fact, their union would not surprise me. They need to keep the Sound Kingdom in check. Queen Orthez already regrets what she has been doing to Lyn.”
”So her daughter's happiness and a beneficial union,” Rei nodded, ”Indeed, I can see that happening. But, don't sell yourself short Allen. The connection you built up with the Mist Kingdom royal family is not weak. They would not risk offending you either.”
Over the years since the engagement, Allen took on the matter with the Mist Kingdom himself. He even personally instructed to his relatives and everybody involved not to interfere. That's why he's in charge when it concerns the Mist Kingdom affairs.
”Even if the engagement will be nullified. I will not hold a grudge against them,” Allen nodded, ”Your right. I spent far too long cultivating relationsh.i.p.s and connections here. While it may be damaged slightly if the engagement is canceled. But, it will not be completely lost.”
And if Lyn were to become Queen, then with her personality she will maintain his work the way it is now. Allen wondered since when, since when did he think Lyn would become a good Queen?
”Just hearing you talk, I can tell that none of that matters to you. All you want is to marry Princess Lyn,” Rei shook her head, ”Allen, why don't you talk to her?”
”About what?”
”Tell her you don't want to cancel the engagement. Tell her you can make it work. Tell her how much you love her.”
Allen paused and briefly considered Rei's words, ”If I could do that, I would have done so a long time ago.”
If it were that easy to tell Lyn his feelings, he wouldn't have struggled this entire time. He wouldn't have had to suffer for so many years.
After he said those words, Allen felt the atmosphere turn awkward. So he swiftly changed the topic, ”So, about seeing her. If you accept my request, you'll be able to. Then you can see her act like a fool when she is with him.”
Allen finished the fruit he was eating.