Episode 41.12 (1/2)
”Hold it. I don't really get the flow of events. Why'd you do that duel thing too?”
Lecan interrupted.
”I made use of the mood set at the time from lady Heles requesting the Courtship Duel to request for the same thing as well.”
”Hmm? But even if you got Jinga as your proxy, there's no telling what kind of warrior they're gonna send out or their equipment. No guarantee the judge will be fair either. Looks to me you're taking unnecessary risk there.”
”Lecan. You're worried about me. Thank you. That makes me happy.”
”Seeing it's you, can't you think up other methods?”
”The other party would only get suspicious if I used roundabout ways. I owe great deal to Wazrof. I didn't want to put them in a difficult situation. And I knew this Courtship Duel would be desirable to those guys.”
”So has that duel been done? What's the result?”
”Oh it's not yet held. Both Pentaros-dono and Solusgia-dono sailed away on a ship for some business at Dresta Kingdom.”
”Hou.”
”They would be coming back to Zaka Kingdom on the last third of month sixth, and we made a promise to meet again on the 30th of month seven. ”
As today is the 7th of month seven, arriving at the capital on the 30th is doable. But she must depart within three days time.
”Nothing for me to do then.”
”By the way, Lecan. Jinga cannot participate as my proxy.”
”What?”
”The Family Tree record has not bee revised yet. So I'm not a Wazrof yet. No, I'm undoubtedly related to Wazrof, but my standing as a heiress of Goncourt is stronger. Thus, I'm formally seen as a member of Goncourt.”
”That can't be. I don't really get it, but that Family Tree Records thing should get revised no problem so long you bring undeniable proof. Not even the PM Office can't ignore it if Wazrof presses on them, no?”
”Of course they can't. The revision will definitely take place. But apparently it won't make it in time before the duel. The prime minister was weirdly confident about that point. House of Fotos was probably behind it. House of Indole might also have hands.”
”Then that Family Tree Records thing won't be revised?”
”It might be if I lower my head to either the PM or Pentaros-dono. But that would mean owing them debts. Not a good idea.”
”Hold it. Thinking again, not like you need to be a Wazrof anyway. Jinga is your knight.”
”That's not true, Lecan. Remember, Jinga is the chief knight of Wazrof now.”
”Ah, yeah right. Then Wazrof can just dismiss him for the time being.”
”That would be the same as borrowing a knight from another house.”
”What a pain. Hm? But that means I can't be your proxy either.”
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”I'm sorry but I had you pegged as my fiance.”
”What?”
”I'm not sure how detailed they have investigated Vouka and the surroundings. So I can't just lie outright. However, the fact that you are close to me is public knowledge. No one can prove that we are not engaged. The moment you give your okay, it becomes the truth, and no one would be troubled if we tamper with the engagement date a bit.”
Lecan looked at Eda.
”Eda. What do you think?”
”You should get engaged, I think.”