Third Arc (Fallen Heart) - 277. Next Queen II
Angel's response was resolute, his tone carrying a hint of determination as he addressed the chancellor's lingering concerns. "Her family's poison," he reiterated firmly, his words laced with conviction. The mention of the Rose family's tainted legacy sparked a small, confident smirk at the corner of his lips, a subtle display of assurance in his plan.
The chancellor nodded, his expression reflecting a mix of understanding and cautious approval. It was a bold strategy, to confront the very stain that tarnished Rose's lineage head-on. But Angel's confidence was contagious, instilling a sense of reassurance in the chancellor's mind.
However, as Angel broached the topic of the poison, a palpable shift in the atmosphere engulfed the room. The twins, Cley and Claire, visibly paled at the mention of the insidious substance that had wrought havoc upon their lives. Memories of their decimated hometown flooded back, accompanied by the haunting specter of their fallen parents and Major Bernard.
The weight of their shared past hung heavy in the air, a solemn reminder of the devastation wrought by the Rose family's dark legacy. Yet, amidst the somber recollections, there lingered a glimmer of hope, fueled by Angel's unwavering resolve to confront the past and forge a brighter future for Euphorion.
The chancellor's furrowed brows mirrored his confusion as he sought clarification from Angel. "Wait. Did you just say her family's poison? Or am I hearing things?" he queried, his tone tinged with incredulity. The notion seemed preposterous, yet Angel's unwavering conviction left little room for doubt.
Angel nodded firmly, affirming the chancellor's query with a resolute gaze. "Yes, you heard me right. I'm planning to use that as leverage to make her my queen," he reiterated, his words punctuated by a confident smirk. The chancellor's perplexity only seemed to fuel Angel's determination as he outlined his audacious strategy.
"Not only that, but I'll also highlight her contributions in quelling the rebellion in Zephyrus and Asteria," Angel continued, his tone infused with certainty. He was well aware of the gravity of his proposal and the skepticism it would inevitably evoke, but he remained undeterred in his pursuit of a solution.
The chancellor scratched his head, trying to wrap his mind around Angel's reasoning. "I get where you're coming from with the second point, but the first one's a bit of a head-scratcher for me, Your Majesty," he admitted, his confusion evident in his furrowed brow.
Angel leaned forward, his expression earnest as he sought to clarify his stance. "Look, her family's got a pretty dark history with their poison. But here's the thing: that poison's potent stuff, and we can't afford to let it fall into the wrong hands," he explained, his tone measured yet resolute. "Marrying the last of the Heart family ensures we keep that dangerous weapon under wraps. It's like, why throw away a perfectly good sword when you can wield it yourself, right?"
A wry grin tugged at Angel's lips as he leaned back in his chair, his gaze drifting to the folder on his desk. "Besides, with all the skirmishes and showdowns we've been through, Euphorion made itself a few enemies along the way. We might've been fighting to defend ourselves, but some kingdoms out there still see us as the bad guys," he continued, his tone growing more somber. "The war's done, but the fallout's still there. We have to tread carefully if we want to shake off that reputation and keep our kingdom safe."
The chancellor nodded slowly, his expression thoughtful as he processed Angel's words. It was a risky move, to be sure, but there was a certain logic to Angel's strategy. In a world where power and politics often went hand in hand, leveraging the past to secure the future was a gamble worth considering.
It was unconventional, Angel's approach possessed a certain boldness that couldn't be ignored. Despite the potential risks and challenges ahead, there was an undeniable logic to Angel's reasoning, a calculated gamble that could potentially yield significant dividends for Euphorion.
Though still grappling with the implications of Angel's revelation, the chancellor couldn't help but admire the king's shrewdness and foresight. In a world fraught with uncertainty and treachery, Angel's willingness to confront the past head-on spoke volumes about his leadership style and his commitment to shaping a brighter future for their kingdom.
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