When he tried to reveal his honest feelings, he seemed to be at a loss for words, and he cleared his throat as if it were dry.

“…….”

‘He didn’t outright refuse. The atmosphere seems fine, doesn’t it?’

I pushed teasingly and asked.

“I’m talking about the mine. You don’t necessarily have to make a contract with the palace, right?”

Ambassador Heinrich muttered with a discouraged expression.

“The prince’s confidant is accused of stealing our country’s technology, and making a contract with the palace… it’s a matter that hurts our pride.”

The contract with the palace had practically fallen through. However, conflicting attitudes were revealed on his face.

That’s understandable from our country’s perspective since the palace of the empire would be the best trading partner. Moreover, the king of our country was likely aware that he was contracting with the empire’s crown prince.

‘But there must be conflicts. I’m aiming for this moment! We absolutely need that magical stone for our family to become stronger!’

If our family wanted to strengthen itself a bit more and increase the number of magicians among Dad’s associates, the Mirkell mine was essential. Holding his arm tightly, I asked affectionately.

“Then, how about making a contract with the Sien upper echelon of the Mirmode family for that magical stone?”

For a moment, confusion appeared in Ambassador Heinrich’s eyes. With a somewhat empty expression, he questioned,

“…What? The Sien upper echelon?”

“Although the Mirmode family is not part of the royal family, it has enough power in the empire. The Sien upper echelon is just as reliable as the Yotter upper echelon!”

‘Judging by his expression, if I say a bit more, he might agree!’

It was something I intended to say before being taken to the trial, but I had to finish saying it.

“Um, yeah! Can I appeal a bit more?”

“Yes, yes…”

I mischievously smiled and took out the contract from my pocket.

“I even helped Sheraph’s upper echelons, my brothers and sisters! I saw the protest and felt sorry. I helped them so they could prove the technology theft in the trial.”

Then, I subtly handed him the contract and winked.

As he looked at the contract, his lips trembled as if he were dumbfounded.

“Th-that, excuse me, how old are you…?”

I spread my palms widely, revealing all ten fingers with a big grin.

“Ten!”

It was when Ambassador Heinrich had a bewildered expression, blinking his eyes half out. The door to the reception room opened.

“…Sien, let’s go now.”

Wait a moment.

He probably didn’t hear everything I said, right?

I blinked my eyes. And then, Ambassador Heinrich spoke.

“…Regarding the Mirkell mine, I will organize it and contact you soon. We need to have a conversation with King Gong.”

At that moment, Dad grabbed my hand and said to Ambassador Heinrich.

“Collaborate with the Mirmode.”

“What?”

“His Majesty the Emperor has permitted it.”

I widened my eyes.

‘What? Dad made a deal with the emperor?’

Of course, it was true that the Crown Prince had been extremely rude to the Mirmode, but I didn’t know that Dad would obtain the Mirkell mine.

Our dad’s negotiation skills were improving day by day.

When Sien admired Matthias’s negotiating skills, Matthias was also contemplating the future of his clever daughter.

After returning from the palace to the Mirmode mansion, Matthias gathered his subordinates and addressed them.

Since it was the point in time where a conflict with the Crown Prince had just occurred, everyone was tense, waiting for Matthias’s orders.

He spoke with a calm expression.

“It seems our daughter has the ability to see the future. How should we provide early education for geniuses? Should we send them abroad for studies?”

Looking at Matthias’s face full of fortitude, his subordinates showed expressions of adaptation that were far from settled.

However, among them, there was inevitably someone who sought power.

One of his subordinates, his face marked with vicious scratches, spoke provocatively.

“How about an academy instead of studying abroad?”

“…An academy?”

“Yes. I heard that noble children usually foster camaraderie in an academy!”

Matthias’s eyes narrowed.
Around the time when his lively gaze was noticed by his subordinates, who were hunching their shoulders and checking the atmosphere, Matthias cautiously spoke.

“Are there many good children in the academy?”

“……Yes?”

The term ‘good children’ from Matthias’s cruel mouth caused a momentary freeze. The subordinate, filled with a desire to appear favorable to him, quickly nodded and responded.

“Yes! There will surely be many good children! You will definitely make lots of ordinary friends and form friendly relationships with good children! It’s better than being in Mirmode!”

“Is that so.”

Matthias Mirmode was well aware of the Crown Prince’s audacity.

Although he caused a national disgrace, as someone with strong ambitions and a sense of defeat, he might not give up on attacking Mirmode.