First of all, this was not in the script.

It was not in the pre-written script to ask the Emperor for anything he wanted to give and then simply move on, so in a way, this was the Emperor’s fault.

However, how could they just brush it aside when the person who risked her life to bring half of the imperial symbols was asking for it? This was something the Emperor could not tolerate, and it was an embarrassment to the imperial dignity in front of the nobles. It was absurd for those whose goal was to elevate imperial power. There is the dignity of the Great Perseta Empire!

But Lu’s plea was clearly something he had already promised. Lu would kill Carlos Arthur Ingram. Hayden had definitely nodded his head, promising to do everything, including revenge.

But Lu asked for this wish here, in a place where everyone could see, at this delicate moment when diplomatic relations with Calleta Empire were just beginning.

“Your Majesty, ‘if the opportunity arises.'”

So, Lu wisely attached conditions. Not an unconditional request, but asking for it when the opportunity arises. It might happen, or it might not. This lady wrote the wish that the Emperor pledged to fulfill in this way.

‘Oh…’

Simon Cainberg, who was watching from behind, sighed inwardly. Lu had literally obtained official approval.

In front of everyone, Lu had received official approval to claim the neck of the enemy general from Calleta, the Emperor who would inevitably wage war with Calleta someday. And Hayden, who had smiled and said he would grant anything, smiled even more deeply.

“Someday, Lu.”

The nobles opened their eyes wide and murmured at the remarkable back of the esteemed Countess Flauche. But the Chief Courtier flinched at the Emperor’s icy voice. His Majesty was furious.

“At a time when she, who came as the Calleta Ambassador, is initiating diplomacy, is it permissible to discuss the possibility of war with another country in a public setting?”

This lady was something else. Hayden hadn’t been this dumbfounded for a long time.

Did she think it was common for the Emperor to grant wishes? If he had said he would grant anything, she should have rushed in, grabbed both arms, and aggressively scraped as much as she could take. Even if it wasn’t enough, she should have taken it all since he said he would grant anything. Did she want official approval? Wasn’t she someone he couldn’t trust, saying that?

Ah, well, Lu had nothing to regret. Instead of living by throwing away everything and giving up, what else could she wish for other than that damn revenge?

“It may never happen. If bad things don’t happen, and this country remains peaceful, that alone is a joy.”

And just by daring to lament about the Calleta Empire Emperor’s supply here, Lu’s new loyalty to Perseta was somehow superficially guaranteed.
To the extent of writing a wish that the Emperor will grant such a strong grudge against Calleta. Those who watched with wide eyes, accusing her of being a spy, at least now have a reason to step back.

Having heard her daughter’s smooth response, Milene had thought about smacking her daughter’s back, who had calculated everything and caused this situation, but for now, she was proud of her clever and wise daughter.

Her daughter had faintly erased the stamp that the entire Geness family would be tagged with for a lifetime as those from Calleta. “Are you going to use the Emperor’s favor for something that may not happen now?”

Think again, Hayden conveyed with his eyes. Rethink and say something else. If possible, say something proper.

Although he could understand in his mind why Lu did such a thing, he just couldn’t let it go.

It was just the way she felt. If she had asked for the sword that had been passed down through the generations from the Emperor, or no, she could have given him the Empress, or even if she had said she liked the current Glera Palace and wanted it, he could have given her anything. Really, he could have given her anything.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

But even in the face of Hayden’s intense gaze, Lu remained unchanged.

“This is not only for me but also the greatest wish for my family and, furthermore, for everyone who barely escaped from Calleta. Anyone among them will give the same answer when they find themselves in a situation where they receive Your Majesty’s grace.”

This statement would undoubtedly be included in the newspapers. Lu had now become familiar with the media of the Perseta Empire. At least it might be of some help to those from Calleta who came to Perseta.

Of course, among them, there might still be people who couldn’t forget Calleta and would say, “How can she betray the great Calleta Emperor, Your Majesty?” They might pose a potential threat to Lu, but she didn’t care.

And above all, Lu had seen the horrifying laboratory hidden behind the Calleta Imperial Palace treasure vault. Having seen that, she believed in Hayden’s revenge. She couldn’t refuse the promise she made before everyone. His revenge was too intense to reject.