Women are fickle.

This is an old saying that has been passed down since ancient times, in society and family, this sentence is always mentioned consciously or unconsciously, and now Rolanche realizes the correctness of this sentence, or rather, is forced to realize it.

If you look closely, it is not a change, but more like the result of repression of the self - compared to the arrogant Minerva when they first met, the girl in a silk evening dress at the other table is more quiet, with a dignified and virtuous light, and every demeanor conforms to the definition of "princess" in people's images...... But for such a Minerva, Roland felt disobedient.

"You mean...... You want to go to the front line to comfort the soldiers?"

"Not only me, but also the nobility and all walks of life will send female representatives to Riga in the form of a field condolence group. ”

Minerva sat meticulously, and under the influence of the strict atmosphere, Roland also adjusted his sitting posture slightly.

It was the first time they had been alone since returning from Albion.

Sitting in the top private room of the Ritz Hotel, the table is filled with dishes that are no less inferior to the imperial cuisine, and they are protected by various soundproofing techniques, and they discuss the future.

Young people who are about to enter the palace of marriage are like this, in a warm, romantic and somewhat luxurious place, while enjoying food, while drawing a blueprint for the future of life, family, vision - this is normal, everyone has a vision for the future, whether it can be achieved or not, everyone needs a future to look forward to.

But that romance didn't show up in the unmarried couple, and Roland struggled with how to create a harmonious atmosphere. But only a few minutes later, all the efforts of Qiē failed.

Originally, there were very few love and romance elements in arranged marriages, and marriages between large families were the culmination of power and calculation, and it was really difficult to produce a chemical reaction called "feelings" from them.

What's more, they have more important things to consider than enhancing their relationship.

the successor of the monopoly plutocracy;

the princess of the kingdom;

Whatever they do, they become part of politics, including marriage, work, and visits.

"It's not new. In the past, wars with orcs often featured field medical teams composed of women from various countries. There are even Maiden Knights, and now that the Riga Fortress is in a stalemate that cannot be attacked, it is necessary to boost morale-"

As well as as a symbol of compromise between the consortium and the royal family. ”

The suppressed angry voice trembled in the air, and the young man, who realized his gaffe, turned his face away. The girl bowed her head as well. The box was dominated by solemn silence.

In order to ensure that the transaction is carried out smoothly. Both parties will provide some kind of guarantee, but if the written and verbal guarantees are not enough to reassure each other, the trader will have to provide some "weight" collateral.

Huge amounts of gold, land, real estate, customs revenues...... And also. Symbolic of the government.

Historically, women who have participated in field consolation groups have been awarded honorary priesthoods as a sign of the Church's appreciation for them. Although it is only an honor, it is also an important intangible asset. Once she visits Wèn Shunlì, Minerva is awarded titles such as "Honorary Holy Nun", and the V.E company that married her will gain even greater prestige.

Therefore, putting such an important political asset with huge returns on the dangerous front line is enough to prompt the consortium to take the logistics of the expeditionary force seriously and not to make any "surprises" on a whim.

It's really calculating.

(But isn't this any different from a hostage?)

Roland thought in disgust. It is very common for the royal family to send princesses or princes to enemy countries as hostages, but it is basically a low posture made out of desperation to avoid the destruction of the country, but the current war is ......

Clenching his molars, Roland turned his face back, and the purple pupils were imprinted with the face of a girl.

All-round in civil and military affairs, extraordinary in appearance, noble birth, excellent in character and learning, a combination of many advantages, it is not an exaggeration to call Minerva the ideal woman of many men.

Yes, Minerva was beautiful, and at the moment it looked even more brilliant against the light and evening dress, and even Roland thought it was beautiful.

But that beauty is also very illusory and fragile.

A self-consciousness of prioritizing one's position and duty is necessary for those who are in power, but for this reason even the self can be abandoned...... No matter how you look at it, it's also a bit of putting the cart before the horse.

Thinking so, Roland also knows very well that Minerva does not have the right to choose.

The world is far from being easy to let people freely choose the future, as a royal daughter, before enjoying the worry-free life of fine clothes and food, receiving the best education, and caring for the beauty of the flowers and the moon with the highest quality beauty products, she has been given the mission of the royal family, and the privileged life is only for her to better fulfill this mission.

Roland knows and understands this very well.

Understandable, not accepted.

“...... Do you know the state of the front line?"

After a deep sigh, Roland threw out a question.

Since we are going to the front line to offer condolences, it is necessary to have a certain understanding of the situation in which it is, and bringing fun, curious, or unfashionable naïve romance into that kind of place is likely to cause some kind of psychological trauma, so it is necessary to take a preventive shot first.

In addition, he wanted to know Minerva's opinion on the war.

Justice, morality, right and wrong.

What does Minerva think of this war, in which these concepts are completely incapable of intervening, or what is the prevailing view of mankind?

This is important and may determine the future.

"I've read the report, what should I say......

Minerva frowned, took a moment to sift through the words, and spoke.

"'Very miserable' - that's the most intuitive feeling, and further along, it's just nausea. ”

"Hmm. ”

As long as it is not related to the results and losses of the national army, the report will not inject too much water, not to mention that it has always been the pleasure of Charlemagne to appreciate the plight of the Albion, so the report on the strategy of the Riga fortress submitted to the royal family should be very close to the truth. From those reports. Anyone can feel miserable and disgusting.

This is a good thing, as Li Lin said: "It's a good thing that war is so cruel, otherwise everyone will like it." ”

Although it seemed strange to say this from his mouth, it was really the case in principle, if the world was full of madmen who had experienced cruel wars and could still say "Lords, I like war" with a smile on their faces and like a beast in heat, the world would not be far from ruining Miè.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, unexpected words floated over.

"But in order to win. In order not to be enslaved. We have to persevere until we get the final victory. ”

“......”

Not knowing what to comment, Roland looked at Minerva with mixed feelings.

The conclusion is not incorrect, in fact it is an exemplary answer. No one would question that. Ask the same question to the orcs instead. Most likely you'll get a similar answer.

No one likes to sit still. They will not voluntarily become slaves and be treated like domestic animals, but the defeated are not entitled to bargain. It is the victorious side who controls life and death. If you don't want to be a fish, then use all means to win, and only the victor will not be plundered.

This is the truth of the world, the reality of eternity.

After the demise of Gilmania, what kind of treatment happened to the elves. What did the orcs do after they invaded the human nation. What did the humans do when they invaded the principality--Roland knew all too well.

No one is wrong, everyone just follows the reason, follows their own ideas and lives desperately.

(Is it still the case...... ）

He didn't want to blame anyone, everyone was right, and he didn't want to say something as arrogant and irresponsible as "the world is wrong". But he didn't want to be silent.

Yes, it is the truth of the world, but intelligent life is not a beast, and in addition to war and killing, there should also be room for other good things. Just because of the simple sentence "no way", we should not abandon morality and human nature and use a means without scruples.

Maybe it's naïve;

Maybe this is naïve;

Or maybe it's a little willfulness;

Roland sat upright and spoke of his decision.

"I'll go with you. ”

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"You're going to accompany that princess to the front? Roland, you've eaten too much, are you confused?"

Freya slapped the table hard, and the window glass shook with a loud bang.

"This kind of thing is absolutely not okay!"

Brunhill was more resolute and the action of wiping the gun was faster, and the silver plating of the automatic pistol glittered in the light.

"If that old Richelieu thing dares to approve it, I'll send a box of 'pineapples' to his house!"

Judging from her serious expression, this is by no means just to say, if Archbishop Li happily issued a letter from Roland to accompany Minerva to set off, the cardinal's whole family would definitely have a grenade + iron fist rocket feast within an hour.

Roland sat in a chair across from the two sisters, looking down at his shoes, silent, like a prisoner on trial. Behind him, Thor and Caspar were on the left and right, looking solemn, like prison guards guarding prisoners.

And Brunhill, Freya, and Li Lin, who sat in the middle and remained silent, were the interrogators.

By the time Brunhill and Freya had finished their speeches, Roland began to retort.

"I didn't have a problem anywhere. ”

He spoke loudly, in a calm tone.

"Don't you think this is a good opportunity, an opportunity to change Minerva's mind, to sow the idea of coexistence with other races among humanity?"

"So you want to use your role as a protector to guide the princess?"

Gulping down a large glass of water in one gulp, Freya shook her head.

"Hell, I thought you had gotten rid of your childishness in those years outside. Listen, we are changing the world, and revolution is not a dinner party. ”

"I know what you're trying to say, I just think it's okay to try anything other than force. ”

"That's not something you can decide on your own, there is a special process for this kind of heavy decision-making, when in the military academy can you play 'Xia Ke Shang' and engage in this kind of 'get on the bus first and then buy a ticket' small action?"

Freya snorted coldly. Despite her own past discipline breakers, Roland's behavior made her even more unhappy.

"If you have any plans and opinions, you can tell us first, and after a full discussion and argument, we will decide whether to adopt them. ”

Brunhill joins the critics, but it is clear to everyone that she is looking for steps for Roland.

"You also know that Your Excellency Li Lin is not a person who cannot tolerate opinions. ”

Freya muttered a word of "eccentricity" and then stopped talking, and all the participants quietly looked at Li Lin, the only one who could call the shots.

Beneath the superficial criticism, Brunhill was also hinting at what Li Lin should say, and everyone waited for the ruler who had been silent to make a conclusion.

"Roland. ”

"Yes. ”

"I have a few questions for you. ”

After receiving Roland's affirmative answer, Li Lin nodded and made a gesture towards Thor and Caspar, who were still standing.

"Don't stand stupidly, this is a meeting, not a trial of prisoners. ”

Without any hesitation, Thor and Caspar each pulled a chair and sat down, and then Li Lin held up a finger.

"How sure are you that you will change the values that a rebellious girl has formed?"

The focus of his gaze immediately shifted from Li Lin to Roland.

If you are a child with a blank sheet of paper, it is not difficult to instill a set of values, but a rebellious child already has his own ideas, and is extremely stubborn in insisting on his immature values, just like guarding a treasure. Pointing out mistakes directly will only provoke their rebellion, and tactful persuasion cannot be remembered by these little ones who go their own way.

Moreover, Minerva is a royal family, and the concept of putting the interests of the royal family and the country first is deeply ingrained, and even self can be abandoned for this, and if she wants to change her values, it is not possible to do it by playing lip service.

Before Roland could say the answer, Li Lin raised another finger.

"Do you think that the racial vendetta that has been formed for thousands of years can be resolved by kindness?"

"But ......"

"Finally, how do you get vested interests to give up some of their living space?"

The three questions are actually one question: How to make human beings accept alien races? This involves not only ideas, races, and beliefs, but also more practical interests. No one will compromise on fundamental interests, noble ideas, noble virtues are nothing in the face of desires and needs, and to correct this mistake, it is inevitable to use force.

"We don't always prepare for war because we like it, war is only a means to an end, and it is a last resort to be used, and if we can, we will try to avoid it. ”

"But try ......"

"Don't be in a hurry, I'm not saying that you are doing something wrong, although a little ahead, but not in the right direction, after all, we can't solve all problems by force. ”

"So?"

"Your little trick has succeeded, congratulations. ”

With a few slaps of his palms, Li Lin continued:

"But everything has a price, I believe you should be aware of it, right?Say?Is it to try my food for a week before you leave?Or do you choose one of the ladies around you to share the same bed?Or do you honestly fulfill your fiancé's responsibilities and accompany Her Royal Highness for a perfect romantic evening?"

Facing his adoptive father's loving smile, Roland's whole face spasmed. (To be continued......)