Chapter 191 - 189: Partnership II (1/2)
Then, there's also the idea which she garnered from reading other novels where they can attempt some coup and then take over the throne. Just thinking of it already gives her a headache. Even if it's the last option, she would never want them to take it.
First, she would never want Charlton to betray himself. Though he would be quite the treacherous character in his plan, it was nothing unforgivable. Second, she does not want to become some Helen of Troy, not that she's presumptuous but just in case Geoffrey goes that far. Third, well, Geoffrey was also a good guy, how pitiful would he be if even his crown gets stolen from him. That, and well, he was the Male Lead, he might have some male lead halo so there's that. Lastly, fine. Let's be honest. She's afraid of anything that has to do with killing people. She was born and lived in peaceful times. War, coup, etc. were only things she ever watched in the news, movies, or read in novels. If all else fails, she would rather go to the mentally ill route. Perhaps it would even be effective.
Anyway, going back to Charlton's plan, she thought of being like those Mary Sue protagonists in the different novels she has read, but reality was not as kind to her. Her friends were all girls from other kingdoms, and she only has Bernard and Beatrice with her as her aids. She had no other informants aside from Charlton, she doesn't want to venture to find some guild (she can't even because she's too popular), and aside from that, what can she do with her current standing?
Yes, she's popular, but she was still some one hit wonder now. Then, although she was a daughter of a duke and a queen in waiting, she was still a girl. Come on, her only political power comes from being a queen-in-waiting, but she can't even use that. Without it, will people in power really listen to an 18-year-old girl? Just do an eye-roll.
So, at the end of the day, she realized that she can only leave the political arena to Charlton. She trusts him and she also wants to show him that he has her confidence. That however does not mean that she'll be some idling princess waiting for her knight in the shining armor.
Reflecting, given her current circumstance, her strong point lays in the social arena and she could build on that. Right now, she's quite popular with the nobles and the masses through her songs. She also projects that given the project 'we are the world', her name would be even more popular. She understands that popularity is a double-edged sword. But it is only through it that she can be her own person and at the same time, be of help.
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Edward started chuckling as he held his hand up. ”Okay, I'm guilty as charged. I was not so innocent but to be fair, I also had your best interest in mind.”
Charlton just raised a brow and kept his eyes straight at him waiting for him to continue explaining.
Edward knew that he could be misinterpreted, so, not wanting to hide anything, he just went out with it in the open. ”I will be honest with you Charlton. You really have the talent for music, but that was not the main reason why I approached you. I think you already know that the court is now divided into 2 major factions, and both sides are persuading people to join them.”
”Now, the thing is, there are people who doesn't want to join any of the two for certain reasons. Whether it be not believing their ideals, or because they don't want to gamble to protect their wealth or loved ones. But the problem is, they are being forced to make a choice. And, this is where I need your help.” Edward explained as he stared at Charlton waiting for his response.