"How much do you look down on me and Father? It was impossible for you to succeed in any case"
"... whatever. But this is all on the past, I didn't made any moves against any other household and I am now trying to implant a system that will improve the treatment of patients. Two of the consequences you said should be minimized by now"
"Yes. And all could go well if you and Miss Julia made actions that would make people forget how your relationship begun and the results of it. But what I heard was that you guys are spending a lot of money and Miss Julia offended a few noblewomen in the small quantity of parties that she went. Besides, although you are making some projects to improve the livelihood of the population, they will take time and have no immediate effects. Plus Miss Julia didn't engage in any social activity with the commoners even though she lived part of her life as one"
"Why should she be obligated to interact with them just because she was one? It's absurd"
I couldn't help but shake my head. Love is a scary thing isn't?
"You are doing it again. In a normal situation she would be expected to make favorable projects to the commoners since she should know their needs and preferences better than us. However, she not only did not address their needs but also is seen constantly spending money. If the public didn't have anyone to compare it would be okay, but unfortunately they do"
"Even I find difficult to match your popularity though"
"... I was talking about Her Majesty, but sure, the comparison is even worse with me since I used to have her title"
Miss Julia sure have it hard, but it's not like this situation that can't be fixed. The problem is that she has too little allies and too many enemies.
"Actually, you managed so bad the question of a new fiancée that Miss Julia popularity in any circle is bad, be it commoner, noble or royalty. And since we are in the topic shouldn't feel ashamed to let your little brother to handle your and your fiancée mess? He is really tired these day because of you, you know? Plus, why didn't you make Miss Julia do the Queen training? Do you want her to embarrass herself in future formal occasions? I know you don't want to force her in anything, but she is not only your woman, she is now our future Queen and she can't be a paper tiger, or else she will endanger not only herself but the kingdom"
I stopped and turned to Albert and looked in his eyes.
"If you don't like this option you can either let her go or renounce the right to the throne"
Albert kept looking at me as if to find something. Passed a minute in silence he finally stopped staring at me and returned to walk.
"And what do you think I should do?"
"You should act like a King"
"Oh?"
"You must know that the way that you are expressing your love now is troublesome if you want to keep the throne. You will have opposition from all sides and don't think you can suppress all the problems. The more you suppress the severe it gets. You will not only put the Kingdom in chaos, but you will endanger your fiancée and your future children. Why would you put them through so much just because you don't want to change? Is your arrogance and pride worth that much?"
I was waiting for a fierce opposition but only silence greeted me. Picking at Albert's face I saw that different from the storm I thought it was having, his face kept the same block of ice face.
It should be fine to continue right? Well, if I feel his aura changing I'll do what I do best: escape.
"Engage with your citizens. Make Miss Julia do her role. Rise both your popularity. Stop making a mess everywhere"
'And above all else, leave me alone'
But I can't say that can I?
"Alright I know"
Fufu~ it was easier than I thought. Won't I be acclaimed to be the National Heroine if this conversation occurrence was made public? I can even promote more merchandise with this title.
My proud smile was half open when the Stupid Prince opened his mouth again and blocked all the little coins who should become mine.
"You will be my new aid"
Father, Brother... I think this bunny was caught in a trap.