Chapter 273 (2/2)

“Yes.”

“Okay, Your Majesty. I, Keiran la Monique, follow your order. And I really appreciate you very much on behalf of the Monique family.”

I got puzzled. ‘Why is he doing it? What’s in the paper?’

My father took the brooch from the collar and stamped the paper. At that moment, something strange came into my eyes. On the edge of the paper he exclaimed with him was not only the crest of my family but also the royal crest engraved with a roaring golden lion.

Whanga and Monique. Two families crests printed side by side.

The imperial family and the Monique family.

I stiffened at that moment.

‘That is…”

A paper engraved with a roaring golden lion and one engraved with a spear and shield.

As if it showed it’s an official document, it was written in block letters.

It was none other than the paper officially recognizing the breakoff of my engagement with the emperor.

“…”

I tried to take my eyes off it, but my eyes were fixed on the letter ‘breakoff.’

Was it because my blood got cold? I tried to wrap my body with both arms not to feel cold, but I still had chills.

“Okay. Duke Verita, take this document with you and keep it as an official record.”

“Do you want me to handle it right away?”

“I would like to get things done as quickly as possible, but as things stand now, you can’t. Let’s do it this way. Just keep it, then process it as soon as the current trial is over. Is it okay?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I will. ”

“Okay, then. Briefly explain to me about what you will discuss at the next meeting.”

“Well, it’s not much different from what I briefed you last time. But in the case of Duke Jena ..”

I stared at the young man who was listening to him, with his eyes fixed on the paperwork. I felt heartbroken when he didn’t cast even a single glance at me.

Although the two continued to talk, I could not focus. I was caught up in some sort of complicated feelings.

I didn’t remember what he said or how I got out of the place. When I came to my senses, I saw the gray-haired High Priest standing in front of me.

“Marquis Monique, can I have a word with your daughter for a moment? I have something to tell her.”

“… Yes, please.”

“Thank you, then.” The High Priest reached out to me with a faint smile.

I briefly looked at my father, then walked away with the High Priest.

After walking in the garden for a long time, the High Priest stood under the straight shade of a tree and said, “My deal with you will be over when the big conference is over. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, Your Eminence. I would like to thank you very much for your hard work. ”

“No, I also benefited from you a lot. By the way, your expression doesn’t look good. I heard you have good news.”

“Pardon? Good news? ”

“In fact, I visited the emperor in the morning. Well, I didn’t believe it, but I think I know. You have clearly gotten better by a lot.”

“Pardon?”

He mentioned lots of things that I could not properly understand, then smiled at me faintly.

Then he looked at me silently for a long time and said in a mysterious voice, “Man cannot understand God’s will. I think it’s Vita’s will for me to have had a deal with the emperor and have an association with you. Congratulations, Lady Monique. You’ve found the possibility that you almost lost.”

“Ah… Thank you, Your Eminence.”