"That.. how could we let your highness fail in his fist official meething. We are sure we can come to some negotiation?" duke Eluciad pressed again when everyone nodded with a panicked look on their face.
"Ah! But i do not like half done things. And i have already calculated costs. if royal family would pay half of the expenses, we need to increase five percent taxes to cover rest of the cost." He shrugged breaking them into cold sweat.
"But as you said, the profits are not enough. So, how can i force you to pay. Lets discard this plan here."
"Umm, your highness. I think you need not worry about profits." Evelyn cleared her throat when everyone stared at her.
Their eyes filled with annoyance.
"My lady, it might hurt but you should not speak in between."
