"Catty, which noblewoman and daughter are superior more than you? Haven't you been the best of all this time? You are the best of the most. So, how can you say that you can't be compared with the Crown Prince to become the Crown Princess?"
Monna held back her frustration because her father's words were too much. Did he really did not know why Cattarina had become so incompetent at matching the Crown Prince's extraordinary abilities?
Of course, her personality!! That's clearly because of her personality! If it weren't for her father spoiling her too much, Cattarina couldn't have grown up to be a woman who lacked morals!
Monna tried to hold back.
"Father, because I am your daughter you can say that! Actually, I still have a lot of flaws that you didn't realize. Therefore, for the sake of the country and also for His Majesty the Crown Prince, we must reconsider this decision," said Monna didn't want to lose either.
Everyone was silent for a moment. Only Mrs. Shcoutz, who was looking at Cattarina with worry.
Because this was obviously a very shocking consideration for many.
"Catty, are you sure of your decision?" asked Mrs. Shcoutz.
"Yes, Mom. I'm sure and absolutely sure. I will not change my decision and I will regret it in the future. I guarantee it," Monna replied in confidence.
So for now, it was her turn to hear the opinion of The Majesty the Emperor.
"Your Majesty. You agree, don't you?" Monna asked hopefully.
Emperor Dominic thought about it for a moment, then spoke again.
"I can't accept your excuse. You're just saying it from your point of view, without hearing it from my point of view. As your father said, my point of view is the same as his. I see you are the best candidate for my son."
Geez! What's the best? That's the worst for me!, thought Monna.
"Your Majesty, as I have said, shouldn't we think more about the country as well as His Majesty the Crown Prince himself? I believe this is the best decision!" persuaded Monna back. She was really worried right now.
"Catty .. what really happened to you? Why are you suddenly being like this? Isn't this marriage what you want the most? We've covered this issue before. And you are willing to marry the Crown Prince, once he returns from his mission in the city of Morhg. Then what is this?" Mrs. Shcoutz, who didn't know how long her daughter thought, felt anxious.
Monna looked back at her mother helplessly.
"Mother, don't look at me worriedly like that. I am fine. I just ... I just felt the door of my heart and my mind just opened. I…" Monna looked at everyone hesitantly for a moment, "I don't have any feelings for Your Majesty the Crown Prince. I .. don't love him anymore,"
Monna's words at this time shocked everyone. As she had expected, the Emperor stared at her in shock. Her father looked at her in disbelief. And her mother looked at her sadly. While the Crown Prince, she didn't know...
Ever since Monna set foot in the palace and met Your Majesty the Crown Prince, Monna had not dared to see his face clearly. The flashback of her memories of the stabbing incident that Your Majesty the Crown Prince committed to her was still deeply engraved in her mind.
Because of this, Monna has been trying to avoid eye contact with the Crown Prince so far, so those bad memories didn't appear.
"Alright of then. I'll give you a month. If at that time you were still at your decision, I will take action to reconsider. But of course, I hope you will change your decision and get married," said Emperor Dominic finally closing their discussion.
Everyone was busy with their own thoughts.
Letting this matter stopped until here and wait for a month to pass and began questioning Cattarina's wish.
A voice from behind suddenly appeared and startled Cattarina, who was waiting for her parents to finish talking with The Emperor, in the garden behind the palace.
"What are you planning?"
Monna's eyes spontaneously twitching after she saw who had come up to her.
"Your ... Your Highness the Crown Prince?" she said reflexively.
Quickly, Monna became polite.
"Cattarina faces the son of the country's sun, Your Majesty the Crown Prince Dominic, with respect. Good luck always to your Majesty," exclaimed Monna politely, bowing her head.
She caught a little of her breath which had started to get ragged by the sudden appearance of the Crown Prince. By keeping a little distance, Monna endured all her anxiety.
Belhart repeated his question again, "Answer my question. What are you planning?"
Being asked like that, Monna became nervous.
"What do you mean, Your Majesty? I didn't plan anything," replied Monna so confused.
Belhart didn't look pleased with that answer. He brought himself closer to Monna.
But Monna spontaneously avoided it with a regular retreat.
Belhart who realized that, frowned.
"I don't know what you are planning. But if it's something useless, stop it right now," exclaimed Belhart with investigating eyes.
Monna blinked once.
"I-I told you, I'm not planning anything. Everything I said earlier at the banquet was true. I was serious when I said that I wanted to cancel the marriage. Shouldn't you, should be glad to hear that?" said Monna timidly.
She was annoyed by herself. But, shouldn't this be what the Crown Prince wanted? So, why does he look displeased? Shouldn't the Crown Prince thank her, and provided support?
Belhart smiled mockingly.
"Are you currently trying to play around with me?" A chill seemed to envelop Belhart.
Monna was suddenly scared. Somehow she felt a bad feeling.
"I don't understand what are you saying, Your Majesty. I could not possibly dare to play around with you," replied Monna honestly.
For God's sake! Who would dare try to play around with the most feared man in the whole land of Geraldy if that person didn't want to seek death?
If that's not the case, what did you just do? After all this time you kept pushing everyone to marry we both off. Now, you just want to cancel the engagement?" The Crown Prince's deep voice grew increasingly gloomy. Monna became increasingly restless.
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