The messenger, who had rushed in for the Emperor’s errand, wore a cloak with the iris pattern, the symbol of the imperial family.
The messenger saluted the Duke crisply.
“I greet Duke Bergen.”
Aaron glanced at the messenger as if annoyed and then spoke.
“What’s the matter?”
Aaron’s tone showed neither warm greetings inquiring about his brother’s well-being nor reverence for the Emperor.
He cut through unnecessary chatter and went straight to the point.
However, despite Aaron’s attitude, the messenger politely replied without any disturbance.
“The Empress has sent a letter of utmost importance to Duke Bergen.”
Aaron briefly looked at the messenger, then opened his mouth.
“Tell me.”
Despite Aaron’s nonchalant attitude, the messenger calmly delivered the response.
“It is a letter from Her Majesty the Empress, conveying her sincere message to Duke Bergen.”
Aaron halted what he was doing and accepted the letter handed by the messenger.
The letter, adorned with exquisite gold decorations, was sealed with the Emperor’s emblem.
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“Take responsibility as the Grand Duke. The nobles are in turmoil due to the sudden peace treaty and the engagement with the princess of the defeated nation. It was difficult to calm and persuade them. If the Emperor does not acknowledge it, the marriage of nobility is void. If you bring the princess, I will acknowledge her as the Grand Duchess. Come back to the homeland quickly.”
It was a story unrelated to him.
For Aaron, who was going to establish himself in Iorenti, stories about the Empire were like tales from a different world.
It was the princess who loved Iorenti endlessly.
Even though he promised not to take her to the Empire, to let her live here.
To bring her to the Empire now?
“Nonsense.”
Even if Delia suggested going to the Empire, Aaron wanted to stop her.
Nobles who indulged in parties every day, reveling in alcohol and gambling.
Engaging in disorderly affairs soaked in drugs and pleasures was their daily routine.
To take his precious princess there?
“Unnecessary meddling.”
“Grand Duke, Her Majesty the Empress has asked for an answer on when you will return.”
Aaron furrowed his brows slightly at the messenger’s words.
He won’t return forever.
Suppressing the desire to refuse outright, Aaron subtly replied.
“I will keep watching as the situation here is still unstable, that’s what I’ll convey.”
Nonchalantly responding, Aaron turned his attention back to the letter.
Even though he considered the Empire as a refuge in desperate times, now that Aaron had established himself in Iorenti, the Empire was not such a good choice.
Moreover, considering the relationship between the sender of the letter and himself…
This letter definitely wasn’t a pure order to return.
With a twisted smile, Aaron, who was reading the letter, stopped at a certain point.
“But Estreera’s movements seem unusual?”
Despite the sudden question from the Emperor’s envoy, he answered calmly, as if he had
“As Sturleitz, they were like thorns, and for a long time, we’ve been searching for an alternative route for trade without relying on them.
Hence, the planned war for the conquest of the Southern Three Nations.
It was a war initiated to turn the natural defense barrier, the sea, into a border and explore the path leading to the sea.
“Since we’ve paved the way for trade without relying on them, it must feel like a crisis for them.”
“So, His Majesty the Emperor is quite concerned.”
“Oh, really? My brother?”
Watching Aaron sigh deeply, the messenger began to persuade enthusiastically.
“That’s why, Grand Duke, at the behest of His Majesty the Emperor, you should go to the eastern border and contain Estreera.”
However, his persuasion was cut short by Grand Duke Bergen’s refusal.
“Tell my brother not to worry too much.”
The messenger, who was rejected outright, fell into contemplation.
“Grand Duke.”
Aaron, disregarding the messenger’s reaction, continued to scrutinize the letter.
Handing the letter to Colin and fastening the cufflinks firmly, he spoke firmly.
“We can’t attack Estreera recklessly.”
“But.”
“They also know. Two countries with similar scale and power engaging in a sincere fight will only result in losses, regardless of who wins.”
It was obvious that a war between two major powers would leave fatal wounds, regardless of the outcome.
On the contrary, during their conflict, a new force could grow in the gaps left by both.
A meaningless war, commanding others to fight while benefiting oneself, regardless of who wins.
There was no way they could willingly start such a war with Estreera.
“It’s just a demonstration. The Southern Three Nations have joined Sturleitz, and it hurts Estreera. They’re just expressing their concerns about the decrease in benefits for themselves.”
While speaking, Aaron inserted his arms into Colin’s jacket.
Aaron’s large hands smoothly adjusted the lapels of the jacket, buttoning it down.
Even as the messenger’s face contorted, Aaron remained focused on preparing for dinner.
“Estreera’s issue should be resolved through negotiation, not war.”
Casually stating, Aaron turned to look at the Emperor’s messenger.
The gaze directed at the messenger was chillingly indifferent.
“Since that’s your area, brother, worry a lot and handle it well.”
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
