46: Firework Show

“So, what are you going to do when the celebration ends?”

“Truthfully, I’m not sure. Life goes on, I guess”

“Natalia, do you want me to ask for a divorce in exchange for our support?”

“Hmm, that might not necessarily work. He would want to hold me as a hostage to ensure your continued support. You know what you should do; Appoint someone to take over your work in your stead while you go to your future wife’s kingdom under the guise of courting her and establish a trade route there. They need it now more than ever so you need to become an asset there. When the time comes, we can leave here without regrets”

“That’s a wonderful idea that comes with a terribly short duration”

“I’m sure you can do it, Bastian”

“Did you know his majesty spoke about an extermination campaign? It’s been a long time since we have done something like that so he wishes to make it a big affair. Most of the nobles would be coming to your territory and I’m sure the royal family would stay in the Castle on the Edge.