“Heron Scytus, those who are currently fighting for the throne are all the same. Yeah, those unlucky carnivores. One of them will take the king’s place someday. And then? Can you protect the well-being of the things you love so much from them? Are you confident?”
Heron remained silent.
“Or maybe, what, you want to be the king yourself?”
Edris sneered. Heron’s face grimaced, but she didn’t show anger or burst into tears.
“But I’m making a promise now. I will protect the weak animals as you wish. Have there been any who made such a promise to Scytus?”
There probably hadn’t.
Even if they were just empty words, it was a statement. To the extent that they wouldn’t even do that, Scytus and weak beings were unnecessary tools to them.
“But I still can’t trust you. Artigrado has ruled De Rode for a long time. If you had done well, things wouldn’t have come to this.”
“I am not them.”
The continuing voice was cut off. A bird chirped without realizing the interruption.
“Of course, you’re not the same as them. But you’re still Artigrado. An indifferent and emotionless white tiger being. It’s impossible for you to empathize with weak beings like us.”
Well, it’s reasonable to think that way. It must have been a long struggle to change Edris to this extent.
“Prove it with sincerity.”
“How can I do that?”
“If Scytus’s taken forest, the one Agila took, is recovered, will that be proof?”
For the first time, a crack appeared in Heron’s firm face.
“Are you talking about the night tree forest that Agila took away?”
“That’s right.”
Heron leaned back. She seemed lost in thought.
“If we intervene in this matter, we will become complete enemies with Agila. Will you help you while accepting that?”
The incident at the banquet with Vita and the skirmish was not on the same scale.
Please think positively about what the night tree forest is, please!
I anxiously waited for Heron’s answer.
“We will discuss that part with the elders first and then come back.”
Heron got up from her seat and headed towards the mansion.
Her steps were faster than usual.
Is it a good sign?
After a while, Heron came out with white-haired old men, that is, the elders of Scytus.
“We will accept the proposal. If you recover the night tree forest, our Scytus will officially support you.”
Yay!
I was so happy that I jumped. I stood up so suddenly that the chair fell backward with a thud.
“Thank you for believing, Heron Scytus!”
I shook her small hand for a long time.
Only then did we enter Scytus’ mansion.
We brushed off the straw from the barn, washed up, and wore comfortable clothes she prepared. Until the issue of the night tree forest was resolved, we had to stay here, so I also sent a letter to Terminus asking him to send our belongings.
In the evening, we gathered again. Heron spread out a map with a serious face.
“The night tree forest is an important place for us squirrel beings. It’s a place where our favorite nuts and acorns grow a lot, but it also has deeper historical significance. Our squirrel beings have had roots here for a long time.”
Due to its proximity to Central, many beings tried to take over the night tree forest, but Scytus managed to protect the forest with difficulty, excluding the recent Agila incident.
“However, those Agila bastards ruthlessly cut down the precious night trees in the forest. Already, more than a third of the forest trees have been cut. These trees are over a hundred years old.”
As if it hurt, Heron bit her lip.
“Even that was delayed because we constantly attacked and restrained them. If we weren’t here, the forest would have become a barren field in no time. Damn bastards.”
It’s not right to be angry, but Heron looks cute when she’s mad. No, it’s not appropriate to think that way about a lord.
“Why are they cutting down the trees?”
“They are not satisfied with taking the land of the squirrel beings and our night tree forest. Other territories are eyeing it too. To achieve that, they need easy paths to travel. They’ll build bridges over rivers and lay railroad tracks on plains. For that, they need a lot of trees.”
So that’s how Agila plans to swallow up this country.
If Servian is trying to diplomatically conquer, Agila is using forceful occupation.
“How can we recover this? We want to, but practically… it seems impossible.”
Worry filled Heron’s face.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
