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“Well, welcome,”
Lorenzo greeted us with a refreshing smile as we entered the room.
He’s a super-refreshing handsome guy, but I can’t help but be scared of what’s behind that mask.
“S-So, you said you had a request for me…”
“Yes. However, it’s a rather complicated matter…”
Without losing his amicable expression, Lorenzo glanced at Sandra.
“Your Eminence Salvatori, she and I are fiancées. Therefore, I want her to know everything about me. Would you please allow her to be present?”
Seizing the opportunity, I pressed on.
Even Lorenzo wouldn’t be able to refuse my request to have her present after I’ve said this much.
“Is that so? Understood.”
He accepted so readily that I was a little taken aback, but well, that’s good.
If I were alone, there’s a chance I could be overwhelmed by negotiations.
“Then, please come this way, both of you.”
Led by Lorenzo, we took our seats.
“First of all, thank you for your time.”
“Such preliminaries are unnecessary. We’re only here to listen to what you have to say.”
I preemptively put a damper on things as Lorenzo deeply bowed his head.
After all, if I listened to the mastermind’s request, I’m sure to suffer terribly. I only came here because I’m the host, otherwise, I would never meet with him.
“Haha… Well, I’ve been outmaneuvered.”
Lorenzo scratched his head and gave a wry smile.
That’s why I said, you don’t need to do that.
“Then, I’ll begin. I’m afraid it will be like exposing some family shame…”
So saying, Lorenzo began to speak haltingly.
Currently, within the Barthian Holy Kingdom, there are two factions: the conservative faction centered around His Holiness the Pope, and the innovative faction composed of young priests like Lorenzo, constantly vying for power beneath the surface.
Amidst this, Christia, the Saint, has maintained neutrality, and both camps desperately want to bring her into their fold.
They have been sending her overtures in various ways, but she has only been evasive, without giving a favorable response.
Therefore, Lorenzo decided to devise a plan for this delegation to the Dehauvalz Kingdom.
In short, he forcefully took the place of the Pope, who was supposed to be dispatched, and by having Christia accompany him, he planned to try to persuade her while in the Kingdom.
For Christia, who is unrelated, there is no need to join the delegation, and she could refuse, but Lorenzo dangled the bait of ‘inspecting the Royal Academy with the premise of studying abroad in two years,’ and apparently got her interested.
Originally, in the ‘EnHaza’ setting, it was written that Christia was frustrated with the delicate situation within the Barthian Holy Kingdom and the role of being the Saint forced upon her.
She must have jumped at the opportunity.
“…In other words, you want me to influence Lady Saint to side with Your Eminence Salvatori? Is that what you’re saying?”
“While we certainly would like your cooperation, it’s slightly different.”
“How so?”
“We will contact Prince Harold at the appropriate time, and we would like you to take Lady Saint to the designated location at that time.”
The moment I heard that, I couldn’t help but shudder.
This… isn’t this the ‘Saint Abduction Incident,’ Christia’s main scenario?
In Christia’s scenario in ‘EnHaza,’ an incident occurs where Christia suddenly disappears one day.
As the Saint is a symbolic figure in the Barthian Holy Kingdom, if something were to happen to her, the Dehauvalz Kingdom would be condemned by not only the Holy Kingdom but all countries.
The Kingdom immediately seals off the border and all coastlines, launching a search for Christia with its full prestige, but they are unable to find her.
Then, Wilfred and the other heroines cooperate to search for Christia, but as usual, Harold obstructs them with all his might.
In the end, Wilfred discovers that she is being held captive in a port town, defeats Lorenzo, the event boss, and rescues her safely.
In other words, the man in front of me is telling me to be an accomplice in the Saint’s abduction.
“As Prince Harold is serving as the host for our delegation, I believe it wouldn’t be difficult for you.”
Lorenzo lowered his head innocently, looking up at my expression.
I mean, I said I was just here to listen, doesn’t he understand? He may be handsome, but he seems to lack intelligence in that area. What a shame.
“Of course, if you are willing to cooperate, the Holy Kingdom (・・・・) will not spare any assistance (・・・・) to Prince Harold. We can easily overturn your current position in the Kingdom. We can avenge the humiliation you suffered in the match.”
“…………………”
“Also… this matter has actually received approval from His Holiness the Pope.”
“What!?”
Wait a minute!? Why is the Pope coming up here!?
In ‘EnHaza,’ the Pope is Lorenzo’s political enemy and Christia’s greatest supporter!? …I pretend to be surprised in front of Lorenzo.
“It’s not a difficult story. A cute pet dog who hates the collar is nothing but a nuisance to each other.”
Ah… I see.
As a symbol of the Holy Kingdom, the Saint has great value, but if she doesn’t side with them, she becomes a threat.
That’s why this guy decided to eliminate (・・・・) Christia.
Perhaps, even in the Christia event in ‘EnHaza,’ Harold was approached by Lorenzo with this story and lent a hand.
In fact, he was clearly hindering the protagonists in the event.
“How about it? With just that, you can gain the trust and affection of your mother, Her Majesty the First Queen Margaret?”
…Hee, he’s done his research well.
To know that the previous (・・・・) Harold was starved for his mother’s love.
“Sandra.”
“As Lord Hal wishes.”
I see… you’re willing to accept whatever choice I make.
Really, there’s no other fiancée in the world as wonderful as you.
Then, let’s choose.
Like Harold from ‘Engage Hazard,’ as a stepping stone (・・・・) for the protagonist.
“I understand. I accept Your Eminence Salvatori’s request.”
As I said that, I grinned.
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