Chapter 401: : The Meeting (1)


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    "Dame Csille, I want you to convince his majesty not toply with the Aeerean demands."


    I frown and stare at him. I don''t understand why he would want that. He just said earlier that he wants to use the Vrawyth Kingdom, and now he wants the Vrawyth Kingdom not to follow the Aeerean Kingdom?


    I don''t understand what does he wants.


    Mister Sewell probably noticed the confusion in my eyes. He then smiles at me. "I know I have said earlier that I want to use the Vrawyth Kingdom. However, I only said that to convince the Aeerean Kingdom. They are still having thoughts about going against the Vrawyth Kingdom, and if we don''t make conflicts between the two, I''m sure it will take time before the Aeerean Kingdom decides to strike against us. That''s why I said that."


    I knew it. It''s the reason why we''re still enjoying the peacefulness until now. I know the Aeerean Kingdom is still not decided to strike at us. Not now, but I''m sure in the future they will.


    "So, you want to convince the King to notply with Aeerean''s request so the Aeerean will be mad at us? So, they can have a reason to strike at us?"


    He wants to use me as the catalyst of war!


    He is really a wise man. He doesn''t want his hand to get dirty, so he is using everyone he could use to be his steppingstone.


    Mister Sewell smirk. "You are right. I want to use this so the Aeerean will get mad at the Vrawyth Kingdom. With this, I''m sure war will soone to the Vrawyth Kingdom."


    I just stare at him. I couldn''t believe this man was the same gentleman who had talked to me before. He sounded like a different person. As if I am not talking to Mister Sewell but someone else.


    How can he talk about war as if this doesn''t involve any life? He knows many people die in the war, but he still acts nonchntly about it.


    He is worst than Prince Fraser. Prince Fraser will do anything to save his people, but Mister Sewell will sacrifice everyone just so he can get what he wants.


    Now, I understand why the Astalieus bes the current royal family instead of the Saintillevé. Because, unlike them, the Astalieus genuinely care about the Vrawyth Kingdom and not just their power.


    Mister Sewell frowned when he noticed my expression. "What? Are you nning to back out now? Csille, you were the reason why I am doing this. Don''t tell me you are nning to leave everything to me?"


    If I tell him I want to, what will he do to me? Will he not let me get out? Will he hurt me and force me to work under him?


    I want to know what he would do, but I know I couldn''t do that. I couldn''t back out because this is Csille''s destiny.


    I shake my head. "No, Mister Sewell. I already told you I would not take back my words. I just didn''t expect that everything would be this soon. I wasn''t even prepared fo-"


    Mister Sewell scoffs. "Csille, we are not even starting. We still haven''t gotten to the exciting part. You''ll see."


    I don''t want to see it. I don''t want to get to the exciting part.


    I don''t want to be the viiness!


    I stare at the ceiling of my room and heave a sigh. It''s already five in the morning, and I only slept for an hour or two because my mind couldn''t stop thinking about the conversation I had with Mister Sewell.


    Up until now, I still couldn''t expect that Mister Sewell would be like that.


    I know I was the one who created him, but there are times that I still couldn''t help but get shocked by each character''s trait. And Mister Sewell was the one who shocked me the most.


    He is dangerous. He sounds like a psychopath earlier. It''s a good thing I am his ally, or else I probably wouldn''t be able to return home.


    I was busy thinking things when I suddenly heard someone knocks on my door.


    "My dear, it''s me. Are you awake already? Breakfast is ready, and your Father wants to talk to all of us. Come out now."


    I slowly get up from my bed. Even if I already know what is happening, I still want to hear the side of the royal family.


    I want to know their n. What will be the King''s decision? I also want to find a way to convince the King not toply with the Aeerean''s demands.


    Even if I don''t want to help Mister Sewell, I don''t have much of a choice. I need to do this for everyone''s safety. Because this is the only way the war can start.


    I look at the closed door and sigh. "I am awake, Mother. I will just freshen myself up and follow behind."


    I didn''t wait for her response and went straight to my bathroom to freshen myself up.


    I didn''t take too much time dressing up because I was curious about what will Father say this morning.


    Mother immediately stood up when she saw me walk inside the dining area. She then guides me to sit beside her.


    "It''s been a long time since we ate breakfast with everyone present. I wish we could do this more often."


    I just smile at Mother and ask the maid to pour me some tea. Even if Mother doesn''t me me for what happened to our Family, I know I was the reason why we are like this.


    I was about to sip tea on my teacup when Brother Pascal suddenly spoke. "If someone isn''t that stubborn, then we can do this every day. However, someone is being a rebel and thinks her family is her enemy."


    I look at Brother Pascal for a few seconds before I continue sipping my tea. What he said is partially true, so I just let it off.


    It''s too early for me to start an argument. Also, I have something more important to do than argue with him.


    I know Brother Pascal only said those words because he cared about this family.


    I heard Mother heaves a sigh. "Pascal, please let''s not argue today." She then looks at Father, who is busy eating his breakfast. "My dear, can you tell us know what really happened." Father put his utensils down and stared at us. "Let''s finish our breakfast first. I don''t think it is right to talk about this over breakfast." He then continues eating his food.


    The three of us, Mother, Brother Pascal, and I, just focus on eating our breakfast. I didn''t eat much because my mind couldn''t help but think about what will Father saidter.


    A moment after, the four of us decided to go to the library to talk about the issue of the monarchy. Father even asks the Butler not to let anyone get near the library.


    I guess his majesty still doesn''t want to worry the Vrawyth people.


    I stare at Father, who is busy pouring tea on his teacup. I observed his hand and noticed it was firm. He doesn''t seem nervous at all. Despite the topic, we are going to talk about. Father takes a sip of his tea first before he stares at us. "I know you are all worried about the monarchy. But you don''t have to worry. His majesty is doing everything he can to protect us." Protect us? I almost scoffed when I heard that. Can he really do that? What is happening now is not even the start of Mister Sewell''s n. Can the King really protect the Vrawyth Kingdom from the enemies?


    Mother clings to Father''s arm. "But what are we going to do with the Aeerean''s demand? Are we going to give in to them?"


    Father heaves a sigh and shakes his head. "His majesty is still deciding what to do with that. In fact, we will have a meeting today with him too. To talk about what we are going to do."


    My ear perks when I heard what Father said. "Father, can Ie with you? I want to talk to


    his majesty too."


    Father turns his head at me and shakes his head. "You cannote with me, Csille. Only


    nobles who have a position in the monarchy cane. If youe with me, the other nobles might question us. Also, what we are going to talk about is something important. Your presence might not be appreciated by the nobles or the royalties."


    But this is the only opportunity I can think of to talk to his Majesty. I need to speak with the King to convince him to disagree with the Aeerean Kingdom.


    I take a deep breath and stare at Father. I want him to see the firmness in my decision.


    "Father, I might not have a position in the monarchy, but I am the Founder of the Hope Foundation. I can represent the people who don''t have enough voice in the monarchy. Isn''t that important in making decisions for the whole Kingdom?"


    Father stared at me, but he didn''t say anything.


    I was about to say something to convince him more, but Mother, who was sitting beside Father, suddenly stood up. "No! Csille, why would you want toe with them? What if they push the me on you? Have you forgotten that you were the one who made a deal with his majesty about the swords? No, I won''t allow you toe with your Father!"


    I look at Mother and heave a sigh. I know she would not allow me toe, but I couldn''t stay here and do nothing. I have something to do, and I will do that.


    I was about to say something, but someone cut me off. "Csille, can you stop being stubborn and listen to Aunt this time? We are already facing a crisis now, and you are still doing this? Why can''t you just sit still and let Uncle do the work?"


    I scoff. "You want me to sit still while the whole Vrawyth Kingdom is in a dangerous situation? Brother, I am a Lauretré. How can I sit still and do nothing? Also, I am not going there to mess around. I want to help. So, I don''t understand why you are so against it? Also, I was the one who made a deal with His majesty. I think it is only right for me to be present so I can exin things to everyone and clear my name. So, I don''t understand why you are referring to this as stubbornness. I only want to protect myself and the Vrawyth Kingdom. Is there something wrong with that?"


    Brother Pascal grits his teeth, but he doesn''t say anything after. He just turned his head away


    from me.


    Father stares at me for a few seconds before I hear him takes a deep breath. "If you insist, then I would let youe with me. However, whether you can join the meeting or not will still depend on his majesty''s decision. If he will allow you to join, then it''s better so you can clear your name for the possible usations. But if he doesn''t, you need to promise me that you will not force yourself to the meeting hall. Is that clear, Csille?"


    I immediately nod my head at Father. I''m d I was able to convince Father to allow me toe with him, or else I don''t know how I can sneak inside the Pce.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Mother tugs Father''s arm. "Waltier! What are you talking about? Why are you allowing our daughter in the meeting hall? You do know that there are nobles who want to see us go down. What if they start targeting our daughter?"


    Father turns his head at Mother. "My dear, what your daughter said is true. She needs to be


    responsible for the deal she made with His Majesty. She needs to make it clear to everyone that what is happening in the Vrawyth Kingdom isn''t because of her."


    I almost winced when I heard what Father said. What will Father say if he knew that I am


    partially involved with this? I''m sure he will feel disappointed and ashamed of his words. I''m sorry, Father. I know you have full trust in me, but I will be breaking that trust. I''m sorry for putting the whole Lauretré Family in shame for what I will be doing in the future. For betraying the Vrawyth Kingdom that our whole family is trying to protect.