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Unsure about King’s Feelings

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“…His Majesty King Salomon wishes to have an audience with you, Harold-sama.” (Monica)

“Ehh…” (Harold)

A strange noise escaped from me, as I could only feel a sense of dread.

I mean, come on… wanting to meet me the day after yesterday? He’s definitely planning to drag me into some troublesome matter.

“What will you do?” (Monica)

“Haah… I get it, I’ll go. Your Highness Lizette and Xandra, please continue enjoying your tea.” (Harold)

“Eh, okay…” (Lizette)

“…” (Alexandra)

Reluctantly, I stood up with resignation and parted ways with the two who wore worried expressions, heading toward the audience chamber where King Salomon awaited.

On the way.

“That is…” (Harold)

“Her Highness Queen Paula.” (Monica)

We instinctively hid ourselves upon seeing Queen Paula emerge from the audience chamber.

But yeah… just like what happened yesterday, it probably has something to do with the quarrel involving Queen Paula, who tried to frame Lizette with false accusations. What a hassle.

“Haah… It seems Queen Paula has left, so I’ll go meet with His Majesty Salomon for now.” (Harold)

“Please, take care. I will wait for you here.” (Monica)

Monica saw me off with a respectful bow, and as I arrived before the audience chamber, one of the waiting attendants guided me inside.

“Your Highness Harold, I apologize.” (Salomon)

“Not at all. So… what can I assist you with?” (Harold)

“Hmm…” (Salomon)

As expected, King Salomon’s business was about the incident involving Lizette and Queen Paula. Apparently, Queen Paula was extremely displeased with me siding with Lizette and wanted to distance her from me. However, since I a goodwill ambassador from another country, Queen Paula’s authority as a queen didn’t apply.

It seems she requested King Salomon to persuade me. Ugh, how annoying.

“I’m sorry, but regardless of my position as a goodwill ambassador of the Dehaubalz Kingdom, I wish to remain friends with Her Highness Lizette.” (Harold)

“I understand. I have no intention of tearing the two of you apart. However…” (Salomon)

King Salomon pressed his temples and shook his head. It seemed like there was some underlying reason.

“It’s shameful to admit this to a foreign envoy, but…” (Salomon)

With that preface, King Salomon began his confession. Lizette was not actually Queen Paula’s daughter but was born of another woman. Her real mother passed away shortly after giving birth due to an unexplained illness. Originally, Salomon intended to make this woman his second queen.

“I understand that I’ve been unfair to Lizette. Even though I’ve been aware of how Paula makes her suffer, I’ve done nothing to help her.” (Salomon)

“…” (Harold)

I silently stared at King Salomon, who confessed with a bitter expression.

But honestly… my reaction was one of indifference. I couldn’t care less. Even after hearing such a story, it wouldn’t change Lizette’s treatment, and Queen Paula would probably continue harassing her relentlessly. Still, I never knew that Lizette’s storyline in ‘Enhaz’ had such a backstory.

“So… what does His Majesty intend to do?” (Harold)

“…I don’t know.” (Salomon)

Sigh. Of course. It’s obvious that he’s being overly considerate of Queen Paula, meaning Lizette’s mother must have been someone socially inconvenient for the royal family. Whether she was of a lower status, had a history with the royal family that caused problems, or had personal conflicts with Queen Paula in the past, I don’t know. However, King Salomon feels guilty towards both Queen Paula and Lizette. Even though he’s prioritized his own convenience, he chose to let Lizette suffer. In that case…

“Your Majesty Salomon, I have a perfect solution.” (Harold)

“Hmm, and what might that be?” (Salomon)

Upon my words, King Salomon quickly lifted his head. What a simple-minded old man.

“It’s simple. You just need to send Her Highness Lizette out of the Capetien Kingdom.” (Harold)

“And by that, you mean?” (Salomon)

“My country has a prestigious educational institution called the Royal Academy, where nobles from other countries also study. I believe Your Majesty is familiar with it.” (Harold)

Essentially, I suggested ensuring that Lizette would study abroad at the Royal Academy in line with the storyline of ‘Enhaz’. This way, it would serve as proof of friendship between Dehaubalz and the Capetien Kingdoms and would be credited to me, the goodwill ambassador.

Plus, it would allow Queen Paula to get rid of the bothersome Lizette, while Lizette could escape these awful people and shine as the heroine of ‘Enhaz’. How many birds with one stone is this?

“I see, that makes sense…” (Salomon)

“However, admission to the Royal Academy only begins at 15. So, if Your Majesty wishes, Her Highness Lizette could accompany us when we return to the Dehaubalz Kingdom, where she can become familiar with our culture in the meantime.” (Harold)

“…” (Salomon)

“What do you think?” (Harold)

King Salomon stroked his beard, deep in thought. But from what I could see, he seemed inclined to agree.

“Hmm… very well.” (Salomon)

“Then…” (Harold)

“Yes. I entrust Lizette to you, Your Highness Harold. Please take care of her.” (Salomon)

King Salomon bowed deeply to me, a mere fourteen-year-old, even though I was only a goodwill ambassador. It was likely not as a great king but as a father worried about his daughte

It’s nauseating.

That was my only thought.

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