Chapter 417 - Its time (1/2)

Allen didn't respond. He still doesn't understand Princess Lethia very well. Is there any need for her to act this way? He understands squabble among siblings - he has his own too. It's not like everybody has to get along. But, they should at least treat one another with respect. From the very moment Allen met Princess Lethia, he knew right away the girl didn't respect Lyn. When they first met at the engagement banquet, Princess Lethia insulted her sister right in front of him. She purposely spoke loud so his relatives could hear too.

He remembered how messy that situation was. Most of his relatives ignored it. Why would they listen to the First Princess words? She not only arrived late to the party, but she purposely dressed extravagantly on her sister's big day. She was already breaking a lot of rules in their book.

That's right; he would eventually. Because her intelligence far surpasses his own and the current leaders. Despite them being foolish gossiping a.d.u.l.ts, most of the time. Even they must have noticed it.

”Is it merely a grudge?” Allen asked.

Because if that's how it is, then he personally would have a word with her. While Princess Lethia has a lot of power, Allen could still suppress her. The marriage between Lyn and him is valuable to the Mist Kingdom. That First Princess won't risk offending him. Last time he tried to speak with her, though, she lashed out on him, which is concerning. However, Allen didn't overthink it.

”It's still difficult to say. The jealousy between girls is indeed something frightening. However, she won't be able to go near Lyn right now, who is still in the middle of trying to regain control of her powers unless she wishes to die. Well, if she is as foolish as the rumors say, then she may just go ahead and but the control of her household will certainly fall in her hands before long,” he trails off. ”Still, I wonder what Princess Lethia intends to do by using foreign aid.”

”To cause a disturbance within the Mist Kingdom. A disturbance only she can fix,” Allen sighed. ”She needs the trust of the people.”

”The trust of the people?”

”Indeed, the trust of the people. Right now, the people side with Lyn. Those who don't know her identity speculate a lot of reasons why Queen Orthez hid her away for so long. Many expect a lot from her; that's why the upcoming party is important,” Allen nodded. ”And yet at the same time, there are many who are spreading negative things about her.”

”Then, I shall give you a piece of advice.”

”Advice?” Allen repeated.

”It isn't advice, more like something you should have done from the start. Reveal the truth to everyone. Personally announce your engagement, without Lyn hiding her face. Hold another banquet, make it large scale, and spend a lot of money on it.”

”So, it's time?”

”You shouldn't have let it get to this. Some people may say that you're trying to save face by doing this now. But it's better than nothing. Start the preparations immediately. I'll also lend you a hand.”

Allen nodded.