Disguised as a Male Servant in the Duke's House (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 179

For a moment, the entire hall fell silent.

Asif, upon hearing the voting results, furrowed his brow as if he had misheard and immediately protested.

“Something must be wrong—read it again properly!”

At Asif’s words, the moderator glanced indifferently at the letter once more and replied curtly.

“It clearly states that the royal house of Benuev opposes the duchy’s independence.”

Hearing this, Asif—stunned into stillness—snatched the letter from the moderator in one swift motion.

Soon, confusion and despair clouded Asif’s face, previously filled only with rage.

Noticing the expression on Asif’s face, which confirmed that the letter indeed held an opposing vote, Rozelia’s own expression darkened.

“Thus, the consensus of the five nations regarding the independence of the Duchy of Valtezar has been decided as opposition.”

Once the voting results were finalized, the attendees in the conference hall began rising from their seats one by one.

Even the Crown Prince left his seat, and the Crown Princess cast an expression of regret toward Rozelia and Klaus before exiting the chamber.

Only Asif and Rozelia’s group remained in the hall. After a long silence, Asif finally spoke, his voice heavy.

“Rozelia… I’m sorry. I made such bold promises, yet…”

Seeing Asif far more disheartened than either herself or Klaus, Rozelia forced a smile.

“There’s nothing for you to apologize for, Asif. It was the decision of the Benuev royal house.”

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