Successors of all mankind

She nodded toward Yu Le and said:

“You’re right, I do need an extra help. That’s why I brought you here. You’ve proven your ability and courage to me, Lord Jules.”

"So you agree to cooperate with me?"

"Not yet. I want to know what you can give me, and what you want me to give in return?"

“I have all the technology from Robespierre’s legacy, and there’s bound to be something you need in there. I can also be your helper in investigating this attack.”

"In short, by working with me, you'll get far more than you think!"

"All I want is to enter the Zero Ruins and take one thing. Don't worry, that thing won't mean much to you."

At this point, Princess Emerald looked at Yu Le seriously and said:

"All my teachers and all the history and stories I've read have told me that what you don't know is the most valuable."

Those eyes were still so indifferent, but Yu Le didn't feel that she was losing control.

"But my teachers and what I've learned also tell me that not knowing is the same as not knowing!"

"You're losing something you'll never use, which is a great deal!"

Princess Emerald carefully examined the music before her, and after a moment, she said:

"Then I have another suggestion, which will give you much more than you can imagine, Lord Jules. At the same time, it will make our relationship closer and more trustworthy."

Yu Le asked curiously:

"What suggestion do you have, Your Highness?"

Princess Emerald placed her hand on her chest, her tone solemn, but her expression remained unchanged as she spoke:

“You will marry me, become my fiancé, Duke of Guise of France, the future Prince of Condé. In this way, I will have you, you will have me, you will have Relic Zero, and you will have France.”

He won't rest until he says something shocking.

The moment those words were spoken, the royal knights all turned to look, and the young lady knight stared in disbelief.

This was a development they had never anticipated.

"what?"

Yu Le was completely stunned. He thought he had already grown up and become someone who could perfectly control the situation.

However, reality told him that he was still too inexperienced.

You have no idea how outrageous reality can be!

Princess Emerald quietly recounted everything.

It seemed as if that was not surprising at all.

"I've made it very clear: you get me, and then you get everything you want. In exchange, you must always stand behind me!"

"This is the best choice for you, for me, and for the present moment. Lord Jules!"

Chapter 73 But It Quenches Thirst (3k)

Her father's orders were to go to Albion and steal... She thought of the emerald belonging to her only friend, and hesitated for a moment.

It was changed to — Get!

Her father's order was for her to obtain the so-called Jules Robespierre.

Previously, she thought Jules Robespierre was Constantine, the last Byzantine emperor.

But now she realizes it wasn't; it seems to be a misunderstanding.

However, regardless of the circumstances, now that Jules Robespierre has reappeared, she must obtain the man before her, as per her father's orders.

This is an order from the King, and it is indeed the most appropriate choice at present.

The attack on Relic Zero, although Relic Zero itself was unharmed, signifies that someone intends to challenge the royal family.

She immediately knew who would do such a thing.

At the same time, given that the other party dared to do such a thing, coupled with her recent series of actions...

She has reason to believe that the other party has privately secured a considerable amount of support from the country's nobility.

They even had some trump cards that they thought they could give a try.

Otherwise, given that person's personality—having had his spine broken repeatedly by his father—he wouldn't have the guts to jump out.

Therefore, she needs allies, new allies who are beyond everyone's expectations.

The best option to make this ally truly reliable is through marriage.

Thus, she arrived at this conclusion without any difficulty.

This is the king's order, the choice that best fits the current situation, and even the suggestion that best meets the other party's requirements.

What do you want from the Zero Relic? It doesn't matter, get me, and you'll get everything.

Of course, I also received everything from you.

It's reasonable, but it completely excludes personal feelings.

Of course, there may be a few exceptions.

After all, she didn't smell that incredibly familiar odor, so she assumed it was just the stench of the air itself.

Yule hasn't fully recovered yet.

All of this was so unbelievable to him that he began to wonder if he was still half asleep.

"Excuse me, could you please repeat that?"

Jade looked at Yu Le again with those incredibly indifferent yet unusually serious eyes, and said, word by word:

“I said, you should marry me, become my fiancé, the current Duke of Guise, the future Prince of Condé. This is the best choice for both of us right now. It is in everyone’s best interest, and there is no reason to refuse.”

Holy crap, you heard right, and I wasn't dreaming.

Why are you all so indifferent to your own marriage?

While watching "A Song of Ice and Fire," Yu Le noticed that these nobles seemed to take their marriages very lightly.

So much so that at any time, due to a certain choice, you might end up marrying someone completely unexpected.

I had encountered Yu Le once before at Robespierre Estate.

But how come it's still like this now that the person is different?

Yu Le has always believed that this situation is quite common and should be the result of artistic processing combined with real-world adjustments.

After all, there are similar famous stories of resistance in both the East and the West.

For example, "The Butterfly Lovers" and "Romeo and Juliet".

Despite the vast differences between Eastern and Western cultures, almost identical stories have emerged.

Therefore, Yu Le has always felt that no matter where you are, you still yearn for true love and oppose arranged marriages.

However, it seems I was overthinking it.

"Your Highness, don't you think this is too abrupt?"

"It is a bit abrupt, but it makes perfect sense. I don't have many options for marriage partners, and neither do you. We are almost destined from birth to be married to only a few people."

Indifferent yet earnest.

She truly felt nothing about her marriage, treating it merely as an ordinary task.

Yu Le has come to this point with an unbelievable sense of amusement.

Even the second daughter of the marquis at that time only felt indifferent to her own fate.

"While I am indeed not the mastermind behind this attack, shouldn't you consider whether I might be one of them?"

Yule has thrown another serious problem into the mix.

“I have a general idea of ​​who did it, but you’re right, Lord Jules, you might indeed be one of them. After all, his confidence likely comes from you as well.”

“But,” Princess Emerald stood before Yu Le, maintaining an overly close proximity that made Yu Le somewhat uncomfortable, but this time, she was closer than ever before, “I don’t think they can offer a higher price than me!”

What if Yule is truly an ally of the other party?

She offered a price that the other party could never pay—herself, and the entire country!

Moreover, Yule could not possibly be an ally of the other party.

Princess Jade saw this very clearly.

She was certain that Yule had indeed come for the Zero Relic, but he was definitely not the one who caused the explosion.

Because the knights beside him were too conspicuous, they would be as eye-catching as a light bulb in the dark whenever he came over.

Another important reason is that someone whose bloodline purity is so high that they don't even feel averse to it has no reason to personally do such a dangerous thing.

Similarly, because he actually showed up in person.

Jade also deduced another point—he was short of manpower, and extremely short of manpower.

They possess extremely high blood purity and have access to vast technological resources, but lack the power to protect all of this.

In this way, he would have no reason to refuse to marry her.

After listening to the music, I felt somewhat helpless.

After a brief silence, he still spoke the truth:

"Let's go back to our original proposal. I can offer you something else in exchange, Your Highness. But I myself will not agree to a marriage alliance with you."

This answer also exceeded Princess Emerald's expectations.

Even the dark military uniforms seemed to be momentarily surprised at this moment.

A moment later, those indifferent eyes turned to the knight lady behind Yu Le.

She tilted her head and said:

“If that’s the case, France doesn’t have the concept of mistresses because we have concubines directly. So I won’t restrict you in any way, as long as you’re mindful of the impact.”

"Of course, I will be yours, and I won't look at anyone else. After all, no one else is worth my attention."

Ah, here it comes again; the nausea I felt before has resurfaced in Yu Le's mind.

Why are you all so indifferent?

And I just feel like I should agree?

"I know it's in my best interest, but I don't want to! I can't accept this strange marriage!"

Yu Le rejected Jade once again, and Jade frowned slightly at the other party's resistance.

This is neither in the best interest nor in accordance with common sense.

So... a single thought made Princess Emerald's eyes widen instantly.

Emotional fluctuations that had almost never occurred before finally surfaced intensely.

This made Yule, who had also caught the other person's emotions, wonder if she really thought of herself as an enemy.

But it doesn't wait for Yule to react.

She then asked herself in astonishment:

"So, you really are Constantine, and you rejected me because you have her? The Gold of Albion?"

If he really is Constantine, then what should I do? On one side is my father, and on the other is my only friend...

For the first time, even the perfect heir encountered the dilemma of not knowing how to choose.

Yu Le was even more astonished.

No, why did we jump to this topic again?

The knight lady stood at the back with a complicated expression, watching her master interact with the Emerald Princess.

She remembered asking Yule in the slave Nor's carriage whether he had already obtained the French emerald.

After receiving a negative answer, she said that Yule might be able to obtain another treasure that was by no means inferior, namely her princess, Albion's Shining Gold.

But at the time, she never imagined that the strange man in front of her would become her master, and that he would really take over the two most valuable treasures on both sides of the strait.