Noah’s words momentarily left Dekar speechless. However, it was only for a moment.

“Hahaha!”

“…”

“Ah, no wonder Damian said it wasn’t his taste. Clown lady, is this the kind of face he likes?”

Dekar, who burst into laughter as if finding it amusing, looked at Delina and asked.

“But you know, is it agreed upon within the house? Well, it doesn’t feel like that, to be honest.”

Now, Belion was sending fierce glances in various ways. Beside Belion, Felix was desperately trying to restrain him.

“If you give the Emperor’s neck as a marriage gift, I’ll allow it.”

“One bold move is enough for the Duchy, that’s a pass.”

Inappropriate marriage talk made Delina look at the two with a bewildered expression. At that moment, Belion’s sword quickly struck at Dekar. Avoiding it and stepping back, Dekar asked.

“What, are the master and son-in-law teaming up for an attack already?”

“Shut that mouth of yours.”

As if telling him to stop talking nonsense, Belion scratched his face. Meanwhile, Noah lifted Delina to her feet. As Delina took Noah’s hand and stood up, she asked hesitantly.

“…Could it be that what just happened wasn’t a proposal, right?”

“It wasn’t intentional, but it might have sounded like that by accident.”

‘My proposal!’

In front of countless people, and under such unexpected circumstances, Delina couldn’t help but feel embarrassed about the proposal she unexpectedly received. However, at that moment, someone stepped forward in front of Dekar. It was Ashed.

“On behalf of the Helium Royal Family and the Empire, I would like to say a few words. Emperor of Lunan.”

“…?”

“At this point, I propose that we step back from each other and end the fight.”

As the fight prolonged, there was nothing good to come out of it. Moreover, Ashed, who had unintentionally caused trouble, now had to rectify what he had done.

“Well, let me think about it.”

However, Dekar’s opinion differed.

“To be honest, the ones who attacked first are the Helium Empire, and we are in an unjustly accused position. So, if that’s the case, shouldn’t they give us something good on our side at least?”

“Do you have something you desire?”

“Well, I’ve always had something I wanted.”

Saying that, Dekar looked at Delina. At that moment, the air froze as if time had stopped.

“Now that it’s come to this, should we take the clown lady with us? Otherwise, it seems we won’t be able to go back.”

The negotiation had already ended, and Belion, as if saying unnecessary words, raised his sword again. Suddenly, Dekar pulled out a small pouch from his bosom.

“Do you know what this is, the future Emperor of Helium?”

“…I don’t know.”

“Perhaps Lady Elpisha might know if it’s related to her side.”

At that remark, Estelle and Vansant’s faces became serious, as if trying to gauge what was inside the pouch.

“This is similar to artificial acting powder. The ingredients are different, though.”

At that moment, as if realizing something, Estelle’s face stiffened. Smiling slightly at their reaction, Dekar continued.

“It’s artificial acting powder containing poison.”

“…!”

“It’s fatal if it comes into contact with the skin.”
Dekar’s words caused a stir in the surroundings. Ashed, realizing the seriousness of the situation, had a frozen expression on his face.

“…Are you planning to release that smoke here?”

“It depends on whether I can take the clown lady with me or not.”

If the smoke spread, the Lunan Imperial Family would inevitably suffer damages. However, everyone present knew that Dekar was someone capable of doing such things even while remaining calm. In the midst of this tense situation, Delina spoke.

“I understand.”

All eyes turned to Delina at her words. She stepped forward towards Dekar.

“I will go with you. Please stop the fighting now.”

The reactions of Dekar and Belion to Delina’s words were noticeably different. Dekar smiled with satisfaction, while Belion’s face became even more stern.

“No, don’t go.”

“No, I’ll go.”

Although Belion quickly tried to stop her, Delina shook her head firmly.

“I’m okay.”

If that amount of poisonous powder spread everywhere, everyone present would die.

Delina looked at Belion with eyes that said she would follow him no matter how much he tried to stop her. Belion no longer said anything, but his tightly clenched fist revealed his frustration.

“Noah.”

Delina turned around and approached Noah.

“Wherever I am, you will always know. So, don’t worry.”

Saying that, Delina firmly held Noah’s hand. Dekar chuckled at this.

“A touching love story. Do you need time to cry? Then, wait.”

“…No, let’s go now.”

No one opposed or intervened against Delina’s decision. Her determination was firm, and being in Dekar’s arms made it intimidating. Delina approached Dekar, who was smiling satisfactorily.

“Now, get on.”

The war quickly came to an end. Under the command of Ashed and Dekar, the army gradually retreated, and Delina followed Dekar. Soon, a Lunan Imperial carriage appeared, and when Delina got on it, Dekar followed suit.

“Am I riding with His Majesty?”