The Brain of a Duke Princess

Various Speculations

“... I think his status has declined. ”

I talked about the details of the party that happened yesterday with Alfred that was currently in front of me. However, since it had been a long time since I showed up at a party, I was really tired.

“If Ellia and her motherly house also move, I think it will be more interesting. However, Ellia was busy greeting the other nobles .. She was too engrossed, intently greeting and asking them to increase their influence which she did not notice. Same with the Marquis' House. ”

Alfred nodded, looking satisfied.

“It's not good to be too greedy. Since people from other countries are present, it is not advantageous to point out that our Kingdom is in chaos. However, it had reduced the influence of the Second Prince's faction .. and tipped the balance of opinion of the neutral members. As expected of you, grandma. ”

"I didn't do anything at all. If I had to say something, it was Edward who caused his own self-destruction. After all, had the child always been so unwise? "

"Who knows .. From the beginning, he was always selfish. If one were to describe his current state, it would be "If he lost his stopper, he would go berserk," or somewhere along that line. ”

Hearing Alfred's description .. I thought it was accurate and nodded my head. That's a very fitting phrase.

"So what you're saying is that the stopper, that Baron's daughter .. should be taken away. How's it? That's why you, you might have already investigated it. ”

"Yes of course . … Ludy. ”

"Yes nih . ”

Ludy, who was always standing at the side, reacted to Alfred's words and stepped forward.

“When we investigated the girl, we learned that she was the illegitimate child of the head of the Noir family. His companion was a housekeeper who served in the Royal Castle.

After which, the maid resigned from her position and entered the Noir House. Later, she gave birth to a daughter, Yuri, she left the Noir Baron House and went into seclusion.

Baron Noir seemed to be searching for his whereabouts, but he had been unable to find it for the past dozen years, and it was only in the year before the girl enrolled in the academy that she was discovered. ”

Until he was found, I wondered if he had lived on the streets? Even so, to actually search for it fruitlessly for more than a dozen years, just how important was the role of the Baron in its existence …?

"Is it ... Is there any other information?"

"I'm really sorry . No other information at this time. ”

"I understand . Please continue your investigation of him. ”

“Of course. ”

“... That said, it would be advantageous for you to remove that plug. ”

“... Well, I wonder what you mean. ”

When I asked, Alfred played dumb and smiled. Really, he did not want to reveal his intentions at all.

"However, due to this matter, there are people who will definitely side with the Second Prince's faction .." Since he doesn't have a good head on his shoulders, he should be easily manipulated. ”And thus joined with pleasure. As for the people who are on our side, they might be happy to see Edward show such an appearance. Because of that, it might be very convenient for you, right? ”

“... Well, I wouldn't agree that it wouldn't hurt me if he was a good bait. ”

Although Alfred said with a wry smile, I also agreed with him. The people above had to protect the commoners .. Up until now, there weren't many noble houses proudly doing that.

Although Alfred said with a wry smile, I also agreed with him. The people above had to protect the commoners .. Up until now, there weren't many noble houses proudly doing that.

Or rather, they do things for the well-being of their own Home .. To be proud of their social standing for their own self-satisfaction, and to, and repeatedly use their influence for their personal greed. These kind of people, they might as well try to take advantage of the royal family.

… Because like that, Edward would not be a good ruler. After all, if I had to show her something, she gave the impression that she would do whatever she liked.

After all, there might be other parties who want to take advantage of the child. … Even more so because Alfred hasn't shown himself.

Alfred has never been a major concern for more than ten years. Although he attended the academy for noble children, he graduated from the academy without using the name of the royal family. Not many people remember him when he was young.

The First Prince whose name is not even known, and the Second Prince who can be used.

However, on the contrary, this was an opportunity to completely eradicate those people. As long as the kid keeps acting the same way as he did at the party yesterday.

"…And so on? Have you made a plan for what you want to do in the future? "

Even though I tried asking, as I expected, he remained silent. All he does is smile. Really, even though he is my own grandson, I cannot read his emotions.

“Well, it's okay. Based on whatever you plan to do, I'll just follow suit. No matter what you plan to do, I'm sure the results will be amazing. ”

As long as the Baron's daughter, Yuri, was present, nothing could be expected of Edward. This is something I understood during a recent party.

When I think of the moment when the boy ascended the throne and gained strength .. The risk is too great. That is what happens when I consider the future of this Kingdom .. I can only entrust it to the person in front of me, Alfred. Even if Alfred ends up disappointing me, he's still better than that kid.

"… Which reminds me, I invited Iris to a party recently. She has grown up and become very beautiful. ”

"… Which reminds me, I invited Iris to a party recently. She has grown up and become very beautiful. ”

When I said that, he reacted with a sudden but slight twitch. … However, his face immediately returned to his previous smiling expression where one could not read what he was thinking.

"grandmother. Why did you specifically go out of your way to invite him? ”

Although her tone was a bit sharp, I was happy. Because it meant that he was very attentive to his affairs.

“Yeah, that's because I love women who always do their best. Isn't it natural for me to want to meet him? "

When I started to remember it, I started to smile. She had facial features similar to Melly's, and one could feel the same atmosphere as the Duke of Armelia surrounding her.

Fufufu .. If Melly is a big rose, then Iris is similar to a beautiful, upright and dignified lily. The elegance is different, that's what I think when I see it.

"In addition, this is a positive thing for Iris, right? I heard from Melly that she received the invitation from left and right. ”

“... Considering his intelligence, there is no chance that people will not approach him. ”

"Maybe so. His background in business, achievements, appearances, and lineage. Didn't Alfred think so? "

"I think so too . ”

Alfred replied casually. Ahhh, really. Although I think it's okay if he lets his expression go a little looser. While I was thinking so, as I quietly observed Alfred, I noticed that he seemed a little troubled which caused me to deepen my smile.

"Whatis that? You seem to want to ask something. ”

"no? Nothing in particular. ”

In a situation like this, inevitably I want to make her more restless. Well, since I can shake Alfred a little, let's call this a victory.

"no? Nothing in particular. ”

In a situation like this, inevitably I want to make her more restless. Well, since I can shake Alfred a little, let's call this a victory.

"Think of it, Alfred. In your eyes, what do you think of the House of Dukes of Armelia? "

"What do you really mean by that?"

“Government of their region, and its structure. … I have no ulterior motive. ”

“If I write it in one word ... this is interesting. 'Various reforms are being made. If there's something I'm worried about, it's their growing military potential. In my opinion, the next hundred years, it would not be strange if the Duke of Armelia's House would become the most prosperous in the entire Kingdom. ”

“As I thought, it is like that. It is not something to be happy about if one house has too much power. … That said, for the development of the Kingdom, it is necessary for every fief to advance as well. Therefore, we must make allowances on something that should not exist. ”

“Even though you say that, because it's grandma, doesn't mean you'll do anything bad to their House. The fact that the Royal Guards whose expertise is the pride of the royal family comes largely from the Duke of the House of Armelia, and that we continue to leave them alone is very good evidence. ”

"Yes, right. Moreover, there was also the fact that the previous head and the current head of their family had supported the entire Kingdom as Prime Minister, they were the definition of a noble who behaved like a good noble and contributed to the Kingdom. ”

Not only did the Duke of Armelia do a good job of being the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, their House also contributed to the royal family. Rather than cutting the power and influence of the House, it makes people believe that the House is strong.

I also heard some of their points of view. They gradually gave their support to Alfred to become the next King. Due to various situations, Edward was in a difficult position with the Prime Minister. Although I have retired to this day, I am forced to work. Just like at one time .. because of that person.

“... Alright, grandma. Sorry, I have to go now. ”

When the conversation ended, Alfred bowed towards me and left.