So far, everything seems to be going according to Bright's plan," he remarked thoughtfully. "Other nations with crown princes of similar marriageable age no longer see Bright as a competitor. They'll be more open to cooperation.
— Sir Alexander of H Kingdom
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"After all, not everyone needs to make a conscious effort to be popular." She tapped his back multiple times as a friendly gesture—making Alex flinch in fear of being brushed off by Bright.
Benz nodded in agreement, adding, "That's true, Alex. You do have a certain magnetism that's hard to ignore."
Their words were carefully chosen to massage Alex's ego without inflating it further, a delicate balance between honesty and diplomacy. They knew that revealing the full extent of their thoughts could potentially bruise Alex's pride, and they were determined to spare him unnecessary embarrassment.
