This is a straight shot, no need to beat around the bush, just explain your intention from the very beginning. This is also the best conclusion Xinedin has just come to.
Because after coming out of Elizabeth's mansion, Sinedine has been thinking about a question? Why the golden princess Lana?
Shouldn't it be the king or the nobles who have the final say in the kingdom? With this doubt, Sinedin felt even more strange after meeting Princess Lana herself.
Elizabeth's current existence should be a life-saving straw for the kingdom, but the problem that decides Elizabeth is actually Princess Lana, who has no real power to the outside world?
This is not normal no matter how you think about it. If you negotiate directly with the king or those corrupt nobles, it will be easier. As long as you come up with some practical benefits, you should be able to get it easily with your understanding of the inside of the kingdom.
That's right, but the person Elizabeth brought them here to negotiate with was the princess who had the least real power among the royal family in the kingdom... This was a bit intriguing.
Therefore, the conveniences and benefits that were initially prepared for the kingdom can no longer be used as bargaining chips for negotiations, so now Sineding can only tentatively play a straight ball and see Princess Lana's reaction before deciding on the direction.
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"Ah... Sir Sinedine, please sit down first." Princess Lana said slightly panicked, then glanced at Elizabeth, and found that Elizabeth still looked like it was none of my business, and said softly.
gas.
"Lord Xinedine, can I ask you to explain the detailed situation?" he continued.
"I understand..." After Sinedine sat down, he glanced at Elizabeth, and then made up his mind to tell the story of his promise to Elizabeth. During the narration, Sinedine's attention was basically
Keep it all focused on Elizabeth and see how she reacts.
"A hundred-year crisis... It turns out that the Slian Theocracy has done so many things in private for mankind." After hearing this, Princess Lana said this to herself.
"I don't dare to take it seriously. We are only protecting the living space left by the six major gods for us humans..." Xinedin subconsciously replied with such words that showed humility.
"snort!"
However, as soon as these words came out, Elizabeth, who had been unresponsive just now, snorted lightly, but she immediately realized that something was wrong, and then rubbed her nose with her hand.
"Well... I seem to have caught a cold, and my nose feels a little uncomfortable. I'm sorry, okay? You guys continue." After she noticed that Princess Lana and other people's eyes were focused on her, she immediately made a very unreliable excuse.
Prevaricate.
However, everyone here, except perhaps Princess Lana, all know who she is. She is a vampire who is good at controlling ice. She said that she caught a cold... Who would believe this lie, which is like a third-rate joke.
This reaction was indeed a bit beyond Sinedine's expectations. Why did Elizabeth react to this sentence? Because as a foreigner and advocating coexistence, she felt that the Theocracy suppressed foreigners in order to ensure the survival of mankind.
Is this going too far? Or is it for some other reason?
"Actually... when Lord Xinedine revealed your identity, I probably guessed that you are here to destroy the Dragon King. From what Master Xinedine said, the appearance of the Dragon King should not be yours.
The Theocracy is not a matter for a country, but a matter for us humans. As a human country, our kingdom should assist you." Princess Lana brought the topic back again as if to ease the awkward atmosphere caused by Elizabeth.
"..." However, when Princess Lana said this, Elizabeth frowned slightly, and this slight change did not escape Sinedine's eyes.
"Princess Lana, do you mean you are willing to help us?" But Sinedine no longer cared about Elizabeth, after all, Lana's attitude was already very clear.
"But... what can our kingdom do to help? The kingdom now has nothing. After the battle on the Kaz Plains, the kingdom has nothing. The warrior captain Gazef is no more, and the land is gone. The soldiers
It's impossible to recruit someone in a short period of time. I don't quite understand...what does Lord Sinedine need from our kingdom?" Princess Lana said slightly uneasily.
"We only need the kingdom to lend us Lady Elizabeth and your country's national treasures," Sinedin said.
"Excuse me? Do you mean to ask Yili to deal with the Dragon King of Destruction?" Princess Lana seemed a little surprised after hearing this.
"Yes, as I said just now, the Theocracy has no way to destroy the Dragon King, and Lady Elizabeth and I have also made a verbal agreement to assist the Theocracy in dealing with the century-old crisis. Now I come here just to ask Lady Elizabeth to complete it.
The original promise was made, but now Lady Elizabeth has to obey the arrangements and stay stationed in the kingdom, so I can only bite the bullet and come here to ask for your help, Princess Lana." Sinedine said.
After listening to what Sinedine said, Princess Lana turned her attention to Elizabeth and still looked like it was none of my business, without any expression at all.
"I know the whole story..." Princess Lana lowered her head and thought for a while after seeking Elizabeth's advice to no avail. After a few minutes, she raised her head.
"Regarding your request, Sir Sinedine, I would like to ask first of all, what is your position in asking me... no, asking for the assistance of the Kingdom of Riestij?" Princess Lana changed from her previous weak attitude.
His attitude and tone when he said this were extremely serious.
"As a human being seeking a living space." Xineding answered directly. Xineding knew the details of Golden Princess Lana from rumors and intelligence, and felt that she should be the kind of person who was cultivated in a greenhouse.
She is just a gentle and kind princess. As long as she shows her righteousness for all mankind, she will definitely be touched.
"Really, then I will answer you as a weak human being who is selfish and only seeks to protect himself. Allow me to reject your request." Princess Lana responded directly without even hesitating.
"..." After receiving the direct rejection, Sinedine's attention was still on Elizabeth, and Elizabeth still had no other reaction, as if she had already known that Lana would refuse.
"Princess Lana, I don't quite understand the reason for your refusal..." Sinedine could only continue to question Princess Lana. She couldn't just go home just because of such a sentence.
"Yili has told me the terrible thing about the Dragon King of Destruction. Even Yili said it herself. She couldn't directly defeat the Dragon King of Destruction with certainty. At first, I thought Yili was being modest and joking with me.
, but after listening to your description, Mr. Xineding, I realized that Yili was not joking. First of all, as Yili’s friend, I firstly don’t want to see my friend put himself in danger, but... if
If Yili doesn't come forward, more people will be injured and die." Princess Lana said.
"Then why did you refuse my request?" Sinedine somewhat didn't quite understand Princess Lana's thinking.
"Lord Xinedin... you just said that although your Black Holy Book cannot directly kill or seal the Dragon King for destruction, it can repel it. However, in the kingdom... except for Yili, we have nothing.
Oh? If Yili goes with you and the Dragon King of Destruction comes to the kingdom... we won't have any means to resist." Princess Lana said.
"If the Dragon King of Destruction turns to the kingdom, Lady Elizabeth can rush back in time, right? With Lady Elizabeth's ability..." Before Sinedin finished speaking, Elizabeth, who had never expressed any attitude, tapped the table with her fingers.
"Let me interrupt first. My teleportation magic can only be teleported to the place where I have been, and there is a limit to the number of times it can be used. Moreover, teleportation magic is not a magic that is free of consumption. I cannot deal with the Destruction Dragon King in a completely complete state.
I'm not sure we can really handle it." Elizabeth's words immediately sealed the road.
"So, it's not that I don't want to assist you, but...I can't bring the risk of taking away their lives to my people just because of my temporary kindness...The battle of Kaz Plains was because of the mistakes of my father and the nobles.
I overestimated the strength of the kingdom, which led to the subsequent tragedy. Now... I can no longer take risks with the lives of the people of the kingdom." Princess Lana said.
"..." Xinedin's mentality is clear about the composition of the Kingdom's army. If the Dragon King of Destruction really turns to the Kingdom, the only way waiting for them is to be destroyed. For the current Theocracy, the Theocracy really hopes to see
The kingdom that was already in alliance with the Sorcerous Kingdom was destroyed.
"At first... after Elizabeth learned about the destruction of the Dragon King, she first sneaked into the kingdom as an adventurer. It was only because of our immaturity that the matter became such a big deal... It can be seen that the Battle of Kaz Plains had a great impact on our country.
The impact is so serious, and now the tense has risen to the national level, so Yili has no choice but to come to assist the kingdom as the princess of the Sorcerous Kingdom." Princess Lana continued, when Lana said this
The princess seemed a little excited.
"Now the kingdom is an ally of the Sorcerous Kingdom. In order to seek self-protection and survival, it has bowed its head to the country that slaughtered the lives of 70,000 people in our country." When Princess Lana said this, Elizabeth narrowed her eyes in displeasure.
eyes.
"Of course... this is all our own fault, and the kingdom has paid the price of 70,000 people's lives because of our ignorance and ignorance. We are very weak and do not have the ability of the Theocracy to save the world many times, so I can only choose this cowardice
And selfish methods, relying on the protection of the strong..." Princess Lana showed a rather uncomfortable expression when she said this.
"Lord Lana..." The blond knight boy on the side also showed an annoyed look.
"..." After hearing what Princess Lana said, Xinedin felt that this matter should not be discussed with Princess Lana, but Princess Lana is just a princess no matter what, if she can't do it, then she has to
Go back to the starting point and find those corrupt nobles.
"By the way, Lana...that guy should have reached the border, right?" However, Elizabeth's sudden and unclear words here gave Sinedine hope again.
"Huh? Yili, are you asking about the itinerary of the coalition forces? Yes, the news I received just yesterday has indeed arrived." Princess Lana reacted immediately and answered.
"Uh... if they are watching from the border, we can buy some time, right?" Elizabeth said this as if talking to herself, and then once again supported her chin with her hand and looked at the scenery outside the window.
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This is obviously a hint given by Elizabeth. Xinedin also knows about the coalition. It seems that Elizabeth wants to remind the existence of the coalition!
"Lana-sama, as Elizabeth-sama said, if there are coalition forces from the Sorcerous Kingdom and the Kingdom guarding the border, it will be a guarantee for the kingdom, right? With Elizabeth-sama's troops here, Elizabeth-sama can win over them to some extent.
Time." Xinedin caught this tip and used it immediately, but after saying this, he immediately regretted it... Damn it, how could he get in when it was so obvious that he was being tricked.
"Huh? How did Lord Sinedine know that the coalition forces I mentioned included my family's troops? How did Lord Sinedine, who came to visit me as soon as he arrived in the kingdom, know about this?" Elizabeth showed a malicious look.
asked with a smile.
"..." Xinedin was speechless for a moment, it was indeed a trap.
"I told Lord Sinedine about this. During my return trip, I heard a lot about the alliance between the Sorcerous Kingdom and the Kingdom, so I directly informed Lord Sinedine about it when I returned." Standing at the back.
Quinn Esser hurriedly came to the rescue.
"So that's it." Although she said so, the malicious smile on Elizabeth's face clearly told you that only a ghost would believe you.
"So Yili, do you think that one can stop the Dragon King of Destruction? How long can it delay?" Princess Lana asked.
"I don't know... I haven't actually fought against the Dragon King of Destruction. I have only described the Dragon King of Destruction from my family's documents, so I'm not sure how long my troops can block it! But at least they won't be defeated.
Just kill it instantly." Elizabeth smiled and said.
"Are you still not sure? In that case..." Princess Lana lowered her head again, thinking about something.
Sinedine was a little suspicious now. Elizabeth brought them to Princess Lana for a discussion, just to get their details.
There were various hints in the mansion before... and she also stated that she would help Princess Lana and would agree to it. However, Princess Lana was completely frustrated and revealed the information that she had been monitoring Elizabeth's movements.
This feeling was Elizabeth's intention.
"Okay! That's it." After Elizabeth also saw Sinedine's bitter melon-like expression and Lana's embarrassed expression, she herself looked very relaxed and said in a very relaxed tone.
"If we can't talk as friends... as human beings, then my proposal should be more formal?" After Elizabeth said this with a smile, she sat up straight and returned to the person she had seen in the mansion.
That dignified posture.
"Since Yili and Elizabeth all said so." Princess Lana directly changed her title to Elizabeth.
Chapter completed!