I'm on the Ark, and I start out as Gretchen.

However, before Bianca could even reach her room, she encountered the person who had been waiting for her.

"Welcome back, Lady Durandal."

The short-haired, beautiful maid bowed gracefully to Bianca and said gently.

Looking at Rita in front of her, Bianca's beautiful blue eyes flashed with a smile as she replied, "Yes, I'm back."

"Miss Sakura is waiting in her room. She has also prepared some snacks and black tea for you, Lady Durandal. Please come in." With that, Rita gracefully gestured for you to enter.

"Thank you for your hard work, Rita. It's been so long since I've had your tea. Let's go together." Even though she knew the person in front of her was also "herself," Bianca still said it instinctively.

"It is my honor, Lady Durandal."

As soon as she finished speaking, the two girls walked together toward the room.

P.S.: I've combined the two images into one. As for whether there will be more tonight, it depends on the situation... I've been having a lot of trouble at home lately, so I'll try to write as much as I can. I was in a good mood at first... but then everything started to feel off.

Chapter 57 Situation and Title

After a brief discussion with "themselves," Bianca, accompanied by her adjutant Rita, soon went to keep her appointments with various parties.

Well, although Dai'e didn't put in much effort during the negotiations, the environment still made her feel somewhat restrained and unhappy.

It's fortunate that Rita came out; these complicated and convoluted things can be completely handed over to her as an "external brain."

Not

However, if Bianca were to face so many eloquent and scheming politicians all by herself, it would be an absolute nightmare...

After all this hard work, the results are still satisfactory. It can be said that the goal that Dai'e wanted to achieve and the rights it wanted have been initially obtained.

After some negotiations, Bianca secured the support of the Supervisory Council. Even the Business Federation, which might suffer significant losses due to her actions, yielded to overwhelming power.

It could even be said that they signed many "unequal" treaties, including, but not limited to, handing over the Unarmored Alliance...

While Dai'e achieved what she wanted, she was also aware that many people were dissatisfied behind the scenes because her actions ultimately affected the interests of too many people.

However, Bianca's attitude towards this is very simple: she doesn't care if they are dissatisfied in private, but if they show their true colors and cause trouble... then the Unarmored Alliance, which has just been taken over and managed by Rita, will have a job.

Furthermore, after negotiations, as long as the Taiwanese don't go too far, the Supervisory Commission will choose to turn a blind eye.

However, just when everything seemed perfect and everything seemed to be resolved, there was still one thing that kept "troubling" Bianca... that is, she was about to receive her own title.

Of course, that's not the most crucial thing. The most crucial thing, and what annoys the most about the goose, is that... in order to show the outside world and other countries that have already learned the news that she has been tied to the ship of Kazimierz, this investiture ceremony is very grand and will be broadcast live.

If she could, Bianca wouldn't want to participate in this ceremony at all; after all, there are many other things she could do with that time, even training could improve her skills. But unfortunately, this matter couldn't afford to go wrong, and she couldn't refuse…

So there was no other way but to bite the bullet and participate when the time came.

Incidentally, when asking Bianca about her preferred knight title, she immediately suggested "Radiant Knight." After all, why not use a title that's already available?

Because of her current high status, nothing has happened involving betting on her knighthood or tricking people into placing bets.

Otherwise, she wouldn't mind teaching a lesson to these people who had their eyes on her from the very beginning.

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Inside the tavern—

"Mmm! Rita, your desserts are delicious!"

After taking a bite of the pastry Rita brought, Maria couldn't help but give it a thumbs up and praise it.

"As long as Maria is happy."

Rita simply smiled politely and responded gently to Maria's praise.

During this time, through Bianca's introduction and daily interactions, Maria and Rita got to know each other and their relationship improved. After all, who doesn't like an elegant and caring maid?

Even at the pony's insistence, Rita changed her address from "Miss Maria" to calling her by her first name.

However, there was one thing that made Maria feel a little uncomfortable: for some reason, she always felt that when she was with Bianca and Rita, she was shining... like a third wheel.

“Rita’s skills are indeed excellent, especially her black tea.” After listening to the conversation between the two, Bianca, who was sitting to the side drinking black tea, couldn’t help but praise her.

“Yes, indeed!” Maria nodded upon hearing this, then quickly added as if she had just remembered something, “By the way, I also want to congratulate Bianca on your upcoming knighthood.”

"So, can you secretly tell me what the title is?"

After she finished speaking, Maria opened her golden eyes wide and stared longingly at Bianca.

"Pfft, it's no big deal to tell you. Your title is [Hui]."

Seeing her friend's expression, Bianca smiled helplessly and then replied.

Before Maria could say anything after hearing the title, the old knight, who had been eavesdropping the whole time, spoke up first:

"Radiant Knight? Hahaha, that's certainly a good name. It sounds dazzling and radiant."

“That’s true. I think you and Maria’s sister, the Radiant Knight, must have a lot in common. It’s just a bit of a pity.” Upon hearing this, bald Martin, who was wiping glasses on the side because the tavern was not accepting customers, couldn’t help but sigh.

“There’s nothing to regret. Given that Radiant Knight’s character, she will return one day, return to this homeland. Besides, I’m here now.” Bianca smiled gently at Bald Martin’s sigh, then said confidently.

The goose's conviction stemmed not only from the plot, but also from her belief that those who could utter the words, "A knight is a noble one who illuminates the whole earth," and who were steadfast in their path, would not abandon their homeland.

Even if Margaret changes things here and doesn't stay in the Grand Knight Territory permanently like in the story, she will definitely still find time and opportunities to go home and visit.

"Haha, you're right. With the Radiant Knight's personality, she'll come back someday. I just wonder what she'll think when she sees the city that's changed so much because of Bianca."

At this moment, the old craftsman Koval, who had been drinking silently on the side, couldn't help but chime in.

"Given that girl's personality... once she comes back and sees that the Grand Knight Commander is alright, she'll probably run off to help others instead." Zofia raised an eyebrow, her eyes showing a hint of helplessness.

"..."

Hearing everyone's words, Maria's lips curled slightly, but she didn't say anything more. However, she

I believe that I will meet my sister again someday.

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"Aqiu——"

A blond Kuranta, who was far away, suddenly sneezed without warning.

"Margaret, are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to treat you?"

“I’m fine, don’t worry about me. Continue treating them.” Margaret simply shook her head gently in response to her companion’s concern.

Then, as if sensing something, she glanced towards her homeland. But it was only a glance; she quickly looked away and returned to her work.

Chapter 58 Bianca's Withdrawal and the Ending

Finally, as time passed, Bianca was able to hold her investiture ceremony.

Although she disliked such a grand display, she still made some serious preparations on the eve of her investiture. In fact, this time she was not wearing the armor she had made before, but her own exclusive armor, [Radiant Knight: Moonlit Blade].

After all, this investiture represents many things; it not only reflects the attitude of this country and the Radiant Knight Bianca.

In Bianca's own mind, this investiture also represented her formally taking over "power" and assuming obligations and responsibilities.

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Undying Blade Knights' Base —

"Well."

At this moment, Bianca, wearing a pretty dress and exaggerated glasses, with her hair a little messy and her expression still unsettled, glared resentfully at the person following not far behind her.

Qqun：*

As for why Bianca looks so disheveled now, it all started with the investiture ceremony that just ended.

The ceremony was somewhat complicated, but overall there were no problems. The problem arose when... people left after the ceremony.

Even though she was disguised, Dai'e was still recognized by the fans and surrounded by a group of enthusiastic fans. It took her half a day to get away quickly and she ran back here.

"You can't blame me, Lady Durandal. It's just that your fans adore you too much." Rita spread her hands innocently, looking at the resentful look her goose was giving her.

"Hmph~ If that's the case, I think we won't need to pretend next time." Bianca snorted as she looked at Rita's innocent expression.

To be honest, Dai'e felt she shouldn't have listened to Rita's advice in the first place, why bother with the little skirt and the disguise? In the end, not only was she recognized, but she also became even more conspicuous than in her usual attire.

"That's not how it works, Lady Durandal. Perhaps this time the disguise wasn't quite right. Next time I can help you with a different style," Rita said gently with a smile after hearing Bianca's words.

Upon hearing this, Bianca narrowed her beautiful blue eyes suspiciously, and then said, "Rita, you just want to see more. I'll change into a different style of dress."

"How could that be? Although Lady Durandal does look beautiful in a dress, my intention was to help you disguise yourself~" Rita smiled gently at Bianca's suspicion and said without the slightest guilt.

"Alright. But let's try to avoid this situation next time; it's a bit troublesome."

"Okay~"

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Not long after Bianca's coronation ceremony, another event ignited public opinion: the other biggest dark horse in the tournament besides Bianca, "Blazing Axe Knight" Dicaopolis, was revealed to be infected.

This news surprised Dai'e somewhat. Others might not know, but she knew very well who the "Blazing Axe Knight" Dikeopolis was; he was the original champion of this year's competition who later changed his title to the "Blood Knight."

Bianca wasn't surprised that the Blood Knight, despite being injured, could emerge as a dark horse and break through the crowd.

To her surprise, despite her efforts to disrupt the status quo and intimidate higher-ups, Dikeopolis's status as an infected person was still unexpectedly revealed.

However, although somewhat unexpected, the revelation of this matter actually presented an opportunity to the idiot.

After this incident, Bianca did not give the public time to ferment. Instead, she directly joined forces with the Knights Association to release a competition system for infected individuals, giving them the same right to participate in knightly competitions as ordinary people.

At the same time, she also announced directly to the public that she would not participate in this year's Knights Championship.

After all, Bianca has already achieved her goal, and there is absolutely no need for her to participate in this bullying, horseplay-like competition.

In this situation, wouldn't it be better to give others a chance?

These successive news reports completely stunned the public, who were still basking in the afterglow of Bianca's investiture as the "Radiant Knight."

Putting aside the infected individuals, Bianca's withdrawal from the competition alone caused an uproar among her fans, with a large group even blocking the entrance to the Knights' stadium.

It wasn't until someone reluctantly stepped forward to explain and offered some autographs and photos that the group of enthusiastic fans gradually dispersed and stopped affecting the members of the Knights.

As for the infected, they were already moved by what Bianca said while protecting the city, and this latest action made them feel completely grateful and admiring.

It's important to understand that the rules and regulations regarding the infected participants that Bianca negotiated with the higher-ups to obtain were completely different from those that the Blood Knight obtained in the original story.

Compared to the original work

If infected individuals have to fight and win like beasts to gain the right to participate in competitions as ordinary people, then giving infected individuals the direct registration qualification would be quite fair and equal.

To put it dramatically, Bianca's actions would be considered somewhat ahead of their time, or even shocking, anywhere on this continent.