Reforming the Villain Family (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 176

‘I guess I really should’ve just called off the diplomatic relations from the start.’

But if he had done that, he wouldn’t be able to immediately receive the convenient magical tools produced exclusively in Balkandia. Barely clinging to the last thread of his reason, Elijah responded lightly with a smile.

Thus, the sight of the two of them—Oliver acting without formality and Elijah smiling brightly(?) back at him—inevitably appeared very friendly to onlookers. One of the nobles, surprised, asked:

“You two seem quite close.”

“Yes. We built this rapport during the current diplomatic negotiations. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince specially arranged this banquet in my honor to celebrate the successful establishment of diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Balkandia.”

The surrounding nobles nodded understandingly. The reality, however, was completely different.

‘So that’s why he did it.’

Even at the time, when he’d flatly stated he wouldn’t attend the banquet, Oliver’s immediate acceptance had seemed slightly suspicious.

Now, thinking back, even the letter of gratitude—sent under the pretense of urgency—had all been bait.

Regardless of those thoughts, it was impossible not to feel slightly reassured now that Diane stood right before him.

“By the way, what goods are you planning to introduce through this diplomatic agreement?”

“This is only the beginning of our diplomatic relations. We’ll have plenty of time ahead, won’t we? If you’d give me your calling card, I’ll explain the details to you gradually.”

“Ahem… well, here’s mine…”

“And here’s mine as well, Prince Oliver.”

Nobles from the Empire of Bias, who owned some of the most renowned trading guilds, eagerly approached Oliver one after another. Oliver accepted their calling cards gratefully, wearing a satisfied smile.

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