Hearing such a terrible declaration from his sister, Clovis's face changed slightly.

"Don't ...... Don't say that! They are all our siblings! Dad said that the family must not break up until the end. Because Clovis's face turned slightly red, "I know that some of them have a lot of opinions about me, but after all, they have Tréville's blood, and as the eldest brother, I should tolerate them and take care of them." Only then will I be qualified to inherit this family......"

Clovis's lecture made Alice feel a little impatient. This elder brother is like this, gentle and kind, and also knowledgeable, but lacks the necessary determination and ruthless courage, and is indeed inferior to his father.

However, as an heir, maybe mildness is better than toughness.

It doesn't matter, at least I'll inherit my mother, and deal with those thieves with malicious intentions, with absolute ruthlessness and will, whether they have a surname or not...... She thought to herself.

"Okay, I'm just kidding, you don't have to take it seriously." With a cute smile, she stopped her brother from further preaching, "How could I do it to my hands and feet?" ”

This bright smile made Clovis finally breathe a little relieved, and he also showed a smile.

"By the way, where is His Royal Highness now? I'll have to go see him. Alice blinked.

"Dad had just had an argument with Lerouche and seemed very angry, so I went back to the study with him, and he should still be there." Clovis frowned a little wistfully, then stretched out again, smiling at his sister. "So you're down just in time, I'll take you to meet him. You're sure to make him happy again! ”

"I really envy you, I can see you as much as I want!" Alice suddenly lowered her brow. I seem to be a little upset. "Thank you for allowing me to meet him."

"Of course you can see you if you want, when will Dad not see you?" Seeing his sister look so sad, Clovis felt a pain in his heart, "Also, don't say such unseemly words!" ”

"Am I wrong? You can all be coquettish around him, call him whatever you like, and I'm ...... And I, on the other hand, can only call him His Royal Highness...... "Alice's gaze fell to the ground, "You four are pure Trevillian blood. And I'm just a wild kid who can only stand far away. ”

"Alice......" Clovis was speechless for a moment.

He also sympathized with his sister's awkward position, but he didn't know how to comfort her.

In the end, he couldn't help but say something anxiously, "Don't be like this, Dad and I care about you very much, as long as we are here, no one will reject you." Besides, if you want to talk about "Treville pureblood", I'm afraid no one is more qualified to say it than you......"

"You're saying things you shouldn't have said again. Sir, haven't you learned it after so many times? I was disappointed. Your Royal Highness and my mother, the real one, do not want you to say such things in front of people. While he was still anxious, Alice suddenly laughed again, and this smile was as sweet as before. It's as if the grief just now was just a disguise. "Well, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously."

"Alice. Don't make such jokes, it scares the hell out of me! Clovis couldn't laugh or cry.

"That just means you're not scared." Alice spread her hands playfully. "Alright, let's leave Lerouche and Liana alone. No one can harm you - trust me, no matter what problems you encounter, I am your strong help, and I can do more than you think......"

In her heart, she was deeply touched that her brother was able to say this to her.

"Thank you, Alice." Clovis patted her hair.

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At this time, Charles was sitting upright in the chair of the study, reviewing some of his papers, but his heart could not sink, and his anxiety and anger never left his heart.

He didn't expect that on a day like today, he would actually learn such a request from his second son, so even with the calmness he had cultivated over the years, he was a little overwhelmed.

He is not a father who has no feelings for his children, in fact, although he usually treats them harshly, he also loves them. However...... Lelouch's request to him this time was non-negotiable, as he had clearly told Lelouch, if he agreed to Lelouch's request, then his plans for the future of the Tréville family would be completely dismantled—and this was impossible, no matter how much he loved his children, he would not do it.

He can only hope that his second son can understand what he should do and assume his responsibilities under the influence of reason, and not force him to make a final choice.

Hey, that's tiring...... The middle-aged man suddenly felt a little headache.

When children are young, they are all lovely and very attached to their fathers, but as they grow up, they will have their own wills, their own hopes, and then use these weapons to resist their father's will and wishes, even if the starting point of these wishes is for their own good.

This is probably the path that every child must follow......

Just as the middle-aged man was still struggling in distress, a soft sound from the door made him refocus his attention.

"Come in!" He shouted casually.

The door was gently pushed open.

"Alice?" When he found out who it was, a smile appeared on the prince's face, and his troubles were finally put aside for a while.

"Your Royal Highness, good morning!" Alice greeted him with a smile.

"Why is that what you call it?" Charles feigned anger and beckoned her to come over. "Here, let Daddy see."

"Of course I have to call it that, you and my mother have taught me this since I was a child, for fear that I will call it wrong and make your ugly ......" I don't know whether to complain or mock, Alice replied in a low voice, and then obediently walked to her father's side. Then I got used to it, so you should be happy, right? ”

Charles' smile froze.

"Silly boy!" He sighed. My heart was filled with a sense of guilt.

Then, he took Alice into his arms. "I'm sorry."

"A father never needs to say sorry to his children. After all, you gave me life," Alice gently closed her eyes, enjoying her father's long-lost hug, "Besides, you have always cared for me, and I don't think that missing a title will make any big difference in my life, you and my mother love me, so I'm happy, Dad." ”

Although it is said in the mouth. But in her heart, she naturally still has some regrets.

"Poor boy!" The daughter's well-behaved expression only added to the guilt in Charles's heart.

He couldn't help but continue to look at Alice.

The child was still young and not tall, and even Charles sat almost at her level, but her face was delicate and her skin was silky, like a copy of her mother's childhood, except that her face was still very unhealthy white, and she looked much sicker than her mother.

Ay. Sometimes, human beings still can't defeat the laws of nature......

However, compared to disability and congenital dementia, frailty is already good. Charles could only console himself with this.

Unconsciously. His movements became softer as he stroked his daughter's hair.

Because he has been weak and sickly since he was a child, he is especially fond of this child and is always worried about her.

"I'm coming over today. I came to see you and tell you your mother's greetings. "Father's caress made Alice feel very comfortable. Squinted slightly, "She hasn't seen you in a while." I miss you so much. ”

"Ah, thank you, you can help me turn back the greetings later." Charles patted her on the head, "I'm sorry, I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to see her." I still have to go into the palace today to attend the celebration, so I'm afraid I'll have to see her in a few days......"

Then, he smiled slightly bitterly, "Originally, she was supposed to go to the celebration, she should have been the focus of everyone, but it's a pity that the three of us couldn't enter the palace together...... I'm so sorry for her. Alice, why don't you go? I promise everyone will be hooked on you! ”

Although the court is now full of people he has installed and countless henchmen, Charles has believed since he was a child that politicians must be careful in everything, and he must take precautions. The three leaders of the Trevill family must not appear together in a dangerous place.

"Thank you, but no, I don't like this kind of grand banquet like my mother, and I don't want to be in the limelight." Alice shook her head and rejected her father's offer, "Besides, wouldn't my mother be too lonely if I wasn't around tonight?" ”

"I'm sorry...... I'm sorry......" Charles felt even more apologetic and hugged him tighter.

"We're fine, it's fine, don't worry, Dad." Alice smiled slightly, and reached out to stroke her father's slightly white sideburns, "I have to tell you sorry, I've always bothered you." Seeing that you are so tired, it doesn't help much, and you have gray hair now......"

"Isn't it normal to have a little gray hair at this age? Besides, I usually have so many things to do. Charles smiled, "Your dad is still very young and energetic!" If you want to help, I'm very satisfied to see you all live happily, and I don't have to think about anything else......"

"That's not enough for me." Alice suddenly grabbed her father's waist, and her tone trembled slightly, "I am your favorite daughter, so I must be the best, I should share the hard work for you, solve your problems, but until now I am just talking, which really makes me ashamed." However, I am still young, but I will try to grow up, and I will take up the responsibilities you have given me, shoulder the obligations entrusted to me by my family, and then eradicate all enemies for you...... Whoever they are, wherever they are......"

It doesn't matter if they have the last name Trever or not.

Looking at her daughter's excited appearance, Charles couldn't help frowning.

She had the same virtues as her mother, she was beautiful, intelligent, willing to give to the purpose of her heart, and dared to bear it; However, she shares the same shortcomings of her mother: overly positive, almost fanatical.

A deep-seated sense of superiority based on blood and mother's education, and an incomparable reverence for his father. She has developed a blind fanaticism and a ruthless character for others.

In her eyes, except for what she thinks in her heart. Everything else is just a mustard.

This kind of personality is, at best, focused. It is the kind of firmness that a successful person must have, and it is blind at worst, and there is no authority or moral preaching that can make her really give up the goals of her heart - just like her mother.

Can this kind of personality really help people achieve happiness?

"Kid, I'm so worried about you!" With this concern, he couldn't help but sigh. "What are you going to do without me......

"Wouldn't it be nice if you stayed by my side to protect me?" With a genuine smile, Alice buried her head deep in her father's arms.

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As night falls. The whole city of Paris entered the night with the lights in full swing.

After nearly twenty years of hard work and renovation by the Bonaparte dynasty, the city of Paris at this time has been transformed from its own, with streets and buildings carefully remodeled to become spacious and architectural, full of trees, and avenues wide and unobstructed.

To celebrate the most important festival of the year, the avenue leading to the palace has recently been renovated, the buildings on both sides have been repainted, and even the street lamps are tied with precious ribbons. Showing off the status and wealth of the empire.

This road was originally not crowded with pedestrians, but now it is bustling with people.

Surrounded by a group of guards in crisp uniforms, a large group of men in conspicuous dresses rode slowly towards the palace.

This group of people were old and young, and their demeanor was either gentle, arrogant, or thoughtful. The only thing they have in common is that they all have a lot of medals pinned to their bodies.

These medals, more than any other way, reflect their contribution to the country - and their place in the country's power system.

That's right. This is the group of people who are most powerful in the country at the moment. At the center of them is His Royal Highness Prince Potsdam, the current Prime Minister of the Empire.

They didn't march forward in silence. Instead, there has been a whisper.

If you don't know a little bit about this group of people, no one can figure it out. How many people can decide the fate of these whispers, and how they can shake the world.

"Charr, my recent purge activities in the army have been very effective, and I have cracked some secret organizations and arrested dozens of radicals." A man riding alongside the prince leaned beside him and whispered, "Several of them are officers of the Praetorian Guard." ”

This man in a straight uniform and sturdy figure was Field Marshal Lucien de Le Fleyre, who was not originally of aristocratic origin, but was made a nobleman by the previous emperor because of his many exploits in the wars of the Empire, and after the Prince's reign, he was specially named Duke of Bonn and now Minister of War for his distinguished service in the war with Prussia.

He had a grand cross pinned to his chest, which glittered in the night sky.

"Hang them all as an example." The prince directly stated the verdict, and in him, there was no longer a trace of the gentle shadow when he spoke to his daughter just now, "We must not give anyone hope of luck, we must make them understand what a dangerous move it is to oppose us." ”

"Charles...... Actually, I think we can be a little more gentle with these people. The Secretary of War hesitated slightly, and then emboldened to say good things about the group, "Some of them don't really support the Bonapartes, and they don't want to bring you down, they just think that our diplomacy is a little weak now, and then attack you for betraying national interests." If we had been a little tougher, there would have been no soil for their propaganda in the hearts of the officers and men......"

He didn't really want to speak for them, but just wanted to take the opportunity to attack diplomacy in front of the prince, which he himself seemed to be dissatisfied with.

When he heard the attack of the Minister of War, the Foreign Secretary next to him, Albert de Foua-Gray, immediately became the focus of everyone's attention, and he shrunk his neck uncomfortably.

The Foreign Secretary had always been a close friend of the Prince, and although he came from a famous family, he lived a dissolute life and always had a sense of cynicism, and he was questioned when he was appointed Foreign Secretary, and many still question him.

However, he has this cynical diplomatic attitude. It has barely maintained diplomatic relations with France and other countries.

"I don't understand what is the need to question me? Is there something wrong with my foreign policy? The foreign secretary, who still looked handsome, frowned and asked, "Now we are eye-catching enough." Do you want to continue to make enemies everywhere? To the British, to the Russians. For European countries, in order to preserve the existing European order, we have to make some concessions and some compromises in order to maintain peace - at least I think we need peace now. ”

"But there should be limits to concessions." Lucien reminded Albert. "The empire has its dignity."

"I don't see in any way that I have damaged the dignity of the Empire. Isn't it enough that I make every country have to take into account the interests of France before acting? Albert shot back forcefully, "Only some of you brainless warriors think that compromising rather than going to war would undermine the dignity of the Empire - of course, I'm not talking about you, Lucien. ”

"It's these brainless warriors who defend the empire and your exquisite and luxurious life. Albert. Lucien's face sank, he didn't like it when others said that about his officers and soldiers.

"Oh, I'm grateful to them, and I just beg them not to think about being foreign secretary." Albert still did not budge, "Or do you choose a foreign secretary yourself?" Presumably, that is the most in line with the hearts of loyal and brave officers and soldiers? ”

"Enough!" Seeing that they were making a bit of a fuss, the prince couldn't help but stop it. "Don't make a noise at this time, so many people are watching."

After hearing him, the two important ministers finally stopped talking in a daze.

No one dared to participate in the discussion between the prince and the two ministers, and everyone followed from a distance. No one dared to make the appearance of eavesdropping, although everyone tried to hear clearly.

"Now we do have to find a compromise, Lucien." After a moment of silence, the prince whispered to the duke beside him, "The English are now suspicious of us. Other countries are afraid of us, and we have to make them understand that we have fought enough now. I want only peace for a while - of course, this compromise must be principled. These principles must be upheld where it is crucial. ”

In fact, he understood the implicit meaning of Lucien's words. The vast number of officers and men of the army do not care about peace, they want to rely on the war to make meritorious achievements. And then they made a fortune -- just like their predecessors.

This kind of emotion cannot be completely suppressed by severe punishment and strict law.

"yes, we've got to find a way to divert everyone's attention." Albert nodded, "Otherwise, it will be difficult to do it at home and abroad." ”

"How about a conference of great powers?" Charles looked up at the palace in the distance. "Gather the dignitaries of the European countries. In order to avoid a major war in Europe, we have to find a little common interest for everyone. ”

"Common interests?" Albert was confused.

"Common interests, in fact, are divided interests, and we have to create some problems so that countries cannot unify their positions." Charles smiled slightly, "Yes, we're going to throw a golden apple among these goddesses and let them have a good argument." ”

"And where's Apple?" Lucien asked, a little confused.

"In the Balkans, I think we have to recognize the right of the Austrians to expand into the Balkans - and we will openly support that right in the international arena." Charles replied in a low voice, "We can't face the whole world alone, so we need help." The Austrians are a suitable helper, they have just the right strength, so ...... If we don't let them expand into Germany, we have to agree to their expansion into the Balkans - if we want them to listen to us. ”

"Balkans?" Lucien frowned, "Isn't that the territory of the Turks?" Do you have to fight? ”

"I can't fight." Albert immediately interjected, "With the example of Greece as an inspiration, the determination of the Balkan peoples to break away from the Ottoman Empire is now very strong, and the Turks can no longer maintain their rule in the Balkans, and it will be soon." The real concern is the Russians, who have always claimed to be the patron saints of the Slavic peoples, and who will certainly be very disgusted by the interference of other countries. ”

"It is precisely because the Russians are disgusted that we must support it even more." Charles calmly replied, "So that we can create discord between Russia and Austria, and they will not coordinate their positions against us." ”

Lucien spread his hands, indicating that he understood what Charles meant, but was still a little disappointed that he couldn't fight.

"If there is to be a conference of European powers. That is certainly the opportunity, and the African issue should also be discussed there. Albert said suddenly. If there is a big African cake to share. Other countries will be tempted by this, and devouring Africa will drain their energy. It's not going to get mad at us anytime soon. ”

Then, Albert sneered, "Besides, marching into Africa can also allow our army officers and soldiers to consume excess energy, so that they will not always be busy plotting a coup d'état to form a military junta." ”

"That's just a minority!" Lucien pleaded dissatisfiedly, "Well, if you could make such a deal, I think the officers and men of the Army would have a much better opinion of the diplomatic community......"

"Okay. Albert, that's a good idea. After being silent for a few seconds, Charles made a direct decision, "Then it is decided, and an international conference will be convened in Paris as soon as possible to discuss peace in Europe and the well-being of the peoples of the Balkans and Africa." ”

After reaching a consensus, they stopped talking for a while, and continued to move forward, thinking about how to implement this decision next.

Just a few gossip between. These three men made a decision about the future fate of Europe.

"Lucien, don't be in a hurry." Just as he had walked some way and was about to reach the palace, Charles suddenly spoke again.

"What?" Lucien was a little unresponsive.

"Don't be in a hurry. War is coming......" Charles looked up at the sky, "and it's going to be a big war on a scale we couldn't have imagined." A great battle in which the whole world will participate, and the flames of war will spread across the skies and oceans. ”

Both of his friends were silent. Look at him and wait for his explanation.

"Europe is not what it used to be." Charles sighed softly. "The power of every great power is growing, and it will grow too much for the foreseeable future, and the growth of power will bring ambition, and ambition will gather and collide, and in the end it will turn into a fierce conflict. The day will come when each of the great powers will find their room for manoeuvre dwindling, and then they will come together according to their own interests, and Europe will become two hostile blocs, facing each other and hating each other. And then...... It would be the fiercest battle ever, with three or four billion people fighting mercilessly until one side bleeds out. ”

His description sent chills down the hearts of the two listeners.

"You mean, even if it's very, very disgusted with each other, it's possible that Britain and Russia might unite against us?" After a few moments, Albert asked. "Will they form an alliance against our alliance?"

"The big countries don't talk about feelings, they only talk about interests." Charles calmly replied, "If we put enough terrible pressure, London and Petersburg can naturally love each other." ”

"Yes......" Lucien also thought for himself, "so you mean that the next war will be a full-scale war in which the whole of Europe will be divided?" ”

"Yes, it's such a big battle, and I'm afraid it will last for a long time." Charles nodded slowly, and his tone became heavier and heavier, "All we do is just to delay the time of this great war, and the longer we delay, the greater the energy we will accumulate, and the greater the scale and destructive power of the great war." This war is now dragging on because of our efforts, maybe in our old age, maybe after we die, but this big war is inevitable. In the final analysis, there must be a reckoning between the two world empires, and there can only be one master in Europe. Lucien, Albert, maybe ten million, or twenty million, will die in such a war, because of our empire, and I hope you will understand the meaning of that number. That means, either win or the empire falls! ”

The biting chill drilled into the bone marrow of the two people.

Although what the prince said seemed like a strange tale that was divorced from reality, as assistants who had followed him for many years, they all knew that the prince's judgment was almost never wrong.

Other words...... In a few decades, Europe will inevitably see a general reckoning of all countries, and rivers of blood will be shed.

What would it be like? No one can paint it clearly.

"Maybe I don't see that general reckoning, but ...... I will prepare everything for my son, my grandson, for this life-and-death duel. After a long silence, Lucien finally spoke, his hands clenched into fists, "Every year the army has a mobilization exercise, and the battle plans for each country are revised every year. Weapons and artillery have also been prepared - I, at least, can put our descendants in the most high-spirited posture. Throw yourself into reckoning! ”

"That's it, Lucien." Charles smiled slightly. But there is not much warmth in it.

Yes, who can not let themselves be depressed after knowing these facts?

They are now at the palace.

The tidal wave of cheers reached their ears.

Under their gaze, Her Majesty the current Empress, Nanali I, was standing on the balcony, receiving the cheers of the representatives of the people.

This beautiful maiden wore a glittering crown on her head, and she looked a little cute in her nobility, and she was very excited because she was the center of attention, and her hands in white silk gloves kept waving. There was a faint flush on his face.

Below, representatives of the people from all over the country looked up at the lovely empress, cheering for her appearance and the prosperity of the empire.

"Long live Her Majesty!" "Long live the French Empire!" The cheers came and went.

Charles did not speak, but silently looked at Her Majesty the Empress, whom he had held on to the throne with one hand and was always assisting.

"If she can mobilize a hundred people today, maybe tomorrow she will become the true master of the empire, and then prepare for the final battle of the gods in our place?" Perhaps to break this melancholy and heavy atmosphere, Albert told a bad joke.

This nasty joke made Lucien glared at Albert.

Charles laughed instead.

This smile is relaxed and natural. And with a kind of middle-aged man's bad taste when facing a young man, "Don't worry, she'll never have a chance, my dear friend." ”

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The palace is now in full bloom. Uniformed guards and attendants walked through it, everyone looking elated. As Charles and his party passed by, they lined up one after another. I would like to extend my sincerest greetings to this group of rulers.

The time is almost up.

In the loud voice of the court attendants, the door to the hall was opened. Then the Prince, the Duke, and a large group of their assistants and retinue entered the golden hall.

There are already a lot of people gathered here. Celebrities and ministers from all walks of life were dressed up, and the light reflected by the jewels pierced him so much that he almost couldn't open his eyes. When the most powerful and famous man in Europe appeared, almost everyone sank down and set their eyes on him.

The scene was as grand as ever.

The French Empire just likes Xuanhe pomp.

Suddenly, all of them lined up respectfully on either side, and let him go forward proudly, and walked to the throne in the middle.

Her Majesty the Queen Mother, who was sitting on it, was still expressionless, making it difficult to see what was going on in her heart.

Charles bowed respectfully and saluted her—as respectfully he had done to her husband.

"Your Majesty, I wish you all the best."

"I wish you all the best, Your Highness." Her Majesty the Queen Mother replied calmly.

The two middle-aged men smiled at the same time.

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"Your Majesty!?"

The celebration was about to begin, but Her Majesty the Empress was still not present.

At this time, she had just finished meeting with the representatives of the people, and was about to change into a big dress in the dressing room.

Nanali stood beside the bed with a blank face, looking at her beautiful self in the mirror.

She is an indispensable decoration for every celebration, and only a decoration.

But she didn't just want to make a make-up, so she hid in the dressing room as if she were angry, even though she knew that at the last time, she would be forced to take her.

Hateful...... That man must be there stealing my brilliance again.

The little brown-haired girl next to her is Caroline de Le Freil, her female companion.

Although she was ostensibly the daughter of the Duke of Bonn, Minister of War, Nanali actually knew that she was the daughter of that person and Mrs. Fodd-Dillieron, but this lady had fostered her daughter as her sister's daughter in order to hide her ugliness. Taifu liked this empress very much, so he simply called her to the palace and regarded her as his female companion.

Hmph, what a forcible male dog! Sooner or later, it will be bad! Nanali cursed in her heart again.

"Your Majesty?" Even though she didn't answer, the girl next to her shouted tirelessly. "Your Majesty, everyone is waiting for you! You can't change your clothes for too long! ”

"Hmm...... Your Majesty...... His Majesty ...... "Although Caroline was a little older than her, perhaps because she had read too much and had broken her brain, she always seemed more like a child than Nanali, and she was ridiculously innocent, and it was unbelievable that she could be a Treville."

It's just that, although her brain is not good enough, her chest is much taller than Her Majesty's. When his gaze moved from his face to the other's chest, Her Majesty's unprovoked anger increased even more.

"Don't rush, I know!" She said with a frown.

"But...... Time is really ...... It's really almost there......" Caroline cringed a little after being scolded by Nanali, "at least...... At least you should put on a coat, right? It's so cold today......"

That's right, she really respects Her Majesty the Empress, so Nanali can find some of the imperial prestige she has lost in her.

"Alright, I got it! Look at you! Don't I know it myself? "Even though Nanali resents everyone who has a relationship with that person, she really can't get angry with Caroline." Bring me my coat and put it on for me! ”

"Okay!" Caroline's face was overjoyed, and she quickly took the dress for her and walked to her side.

However...... As she was about to walk to Her Majesty's side, she suddenly tripped over a chair and fell towards her.

"Your Majesty!" With this scream, both of them fell to the side of the bed.

Because of her love of reading since childhood, Caroline was short-sighted – just like her mother.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?" After falling to the ground, Caroline first wailed for the rest of her life, and then immediately got up to see Her Majesty.

"Are you an idiot! Why can't you do this at all! Nanali was furious.

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry, I'm sorry...... Please forgive me! After pulling Her Majesty up, Caroline apologized to her repeatedly.

After she apologized repeatedly, Nanali's anger also disappeared by half.

She's a friendless kid after all.

If only the subjects of the Empire, including that man, were so meek and obedient...... She thought to herself.

"You're so useless, I'm going to punish you!" She deliberately kept a straight face. "Close your eyes!"

"Your Majesty...... Don't punish me, I didn't mean to! Caroline whispered, but obeyed Her Majesty's orders.

This kind of nervous appearance after closing your eyes is really a little ridiculous.

It's so cute...... Nanali almost wanted to laugh.

No, no! The Empress of the Empire cannot easily show her joy and anger! Her mother's teachings suddenly flashed in her mind, and she quickly regained control of her expression.

But it's cute!

With a mixture of joy and irritation, she hung her head and kissed Caroline on the mouth.

"Yikes!" When her lips touched, Caroline shook as if she had been electrocuted, then opened her eyes and looked at the Empress in confusion, "Your Majesty!?" ”

"This is a punishment, don't you accept it?!" Nanali asked her with a straight face.

It's like a true king facing a courtier.

Under Her Majesty's gaze, Caroline hung her head again. "Yes, Your Majesty."

Do you want to continue to play tricks on her? Nanali thought to herself.

"This is a noble revenge for the Trévilles!"

After a moment's hesitation, she secretly made up her mind in her heart, and kissed again.

Caroline trembled with fear, but did not resist and reluctantly accepted the punishment.

After a few moments, the Empress ended her "punishment" and happily got back on her feet.

"Alright, put me on a dress!" (To be continued.) )