Chapter 76 Selecting a Crown Princess 3 (1/2)

”Answering the prime minister's question earlier, yes I have someone in mind to take as my future wife and 'Crown Princess' of Grandcrest.” Regaelon said with pride.

Everyone in the throne room gasped in surprise.

”A crown princess you say?” My king father asked in disbelief.

”Yes your majesty.” Prince Regaleon answered without any hesitation.

”Hahaha. Then all the more the eldest princess is the most suitable for the role.” Left prime minister Stanley was beaming with joy. ”Isn't that right your majesty?” He asked king father.

”Well that is correct.” King father replied.

King father had a smile drawn in his face. Rather than a happy smile, it seemed to me that it was a malicious smile. It was as if there was a hidden meaning to it.

'What are you thinking father?' I thought.

”I am sure my eldest Veronica is willing to take the role.” King father asked and looked at Veronica.

Veronica's face was beaming with happiness.

”Yes king father.” Veronica bowed. ”I have been studying many things, such as history and politics at such an early age. And also I have been always on top in manners and etiquette. I will not fail you, your highness prince Regaelon.”

Veronica's words were full of pride. Her words was said as if she was chosen already. It is true that she had been educated properly as a princess of Alvannia.

This is the first time in my life that I want to stand up and fight my sister.

'Leon is the only one that I won't give up to you.' I thought to myself while clenching my fist. 'I may have been lenient in the past because you are the legitimate children. But I won't let you take away my happiness any longer.'

By that time I heard prince Regaleon chuckled lightly that only I, who was near him can hear. His back was turned at me so I can't see his expression.

'What is Leon thinking?' I thought.

”I am sure that princess Veronica is an appropriate candidate to become a crown princess.” Prince Regaleon said.

Everyone present started to chatter. Officials and ministers had smiles on their faces, maybe thinking that Veronica would be selected to be the crown princess for sure.

This political marriage will pave a way and a brighter future for Alvannia. Having a princess from our country became crown princess and future queen of Grandcrest can give power and privileges no one can even imagine.

Just a while ago these officials and ministers were happy just to have a princess from Alvannia as a wife/concubine for the future king of Grandcrest. But now they are ecstatic to hear that prince Regaleon is eyeing for a crown princess to take.

I look at my side where my step mother and sisters are. My step mother the queen had a smiling face looking at her eldest daughter with pride.

Elizabeth was giggling while talking to Veronica. As for Veronica, she had a face of triumph.

Her eyes caught me looking their way. She gave me a wicked smile, as if mocking me.

”I am sure that princess Veronica would be a suitable wife.” Prince Regaleon continued. ”But she is not the one I have chosen.”

The room was shocked once again. All eyes of the spectators in the room went wide in surprise.

”Pardon me your highness.” It was my grandpa Robert that talked. With all the spectators around, he was the only one who remained calm and composed. ”I remember you said that you have already someone in mind to take as your wife. Can you tell us who she is?”