Successors of all mankind

In the past, if anyone dared to say that to her, she would have thought they were crazy.

"No, Your Highness, I said I have no relation to Constantine, nor to Byzantium or Rome!"

“If I really am the so-called last emperor of Byzantium, then why would I leave Albion? And why would I fake my death? This is clearly not right, Your Highness!”

The questions that the traveler had pondered were brought up by Yu Le.

They are definitely two people, and that's the only thing that makes it all make sense.

Therefore, after Yu Le said these two sentences, the intense emotions in Princess Emerald's eyes immediately subsided.

"It seems I was indeed overthinking things, Lord Jules."

"But so you still yearn for so-called love? But, Lord Jules, that kind of thing is just a lie told by bards."

"Whether it's us, the nobles, or the poor, their union is just another kind of entanglement of interests."

“We need the power we each possess; nobles need the wealth we each possess; the poor need to share the risks together. There’s no difference; so-called love is just a fabrication of reality.”

After realizing that he had no connection with his only friend.

All of Jade's emotions vanished, and she returned to being the indifferent yet earnest 'perfect heir'.

Everything she said had lost all warmth; it was all about primal self-interest.

Only when one occasionally comes into contact with gold will one's normal emotions emerge.

Yu Le took a deep look at the princess, who was theoretically the closest to a human, but was completely unlike a human.

Then he said:

"Since you're talking about interests, then going against my ideas and creating a rift between us isn't in the interests of either of us, is it?"

To Yu Le's complete surprise, the Jade Princess gave this answer:

"There is a proverb that I think is very apt for the present moment, Mr. Jules."

"what?"

“That’s because you can’t force a relationship,” Yu Le thought she had figured it out when she heard this, but she immediately added, “But it quenches thirst!”

After a long pause, Yu Le finally couldn't help but cover her face.

Why is it that our civilization is so brilliant, yet we leave you with only this dregs?

Chapter 74 God Bless France (3k)

"You might not believe it, Your Highness, but this sentence actually doesn't have a second half. It was added by someone else later."

Yu Le himself didn't quite understand why he was explaining this.

However, after hearing this, Princess Emerald glanced at Yu Le in surprise, then nodded and said:

"I see. I didn't expect Lord Jules to be so knowledgeable about these ancient texts. However, even if they were added later, they still come from humanity and have their own reasons."

"In that case, this is a proverb, and it works perfectly here!"

Princess Emerald's explanations were all logical and left no room for rebuttal.

This was indeed left behind by humans, and there is indeed a strange reason behind it.

For the first time, Yule also experienced the impact of a different era.

At least in his time, this phrase was usually used for comedic effect; using it in a serious setting would only invite ridicule.

But now... for this era, this is a human proverb, and it applies here.

And it's absolutely correct!

So, how do I refute this?

Because Princess Emerald spoke in a very serious manner about something that was too abstract for the purpose of entertainment.

Yu Le, who had initially felt the atmosphere was very serious and even oppressive, was a little overwhelmed at this moment and didn't know how to react.

After all, he truly hadn't expected that the remnants of his era would appear before him in this way...

This is so bizarre...

"But, Your Highness, my answer remains the same: I refuse. I cannot accept such a strange marriage!"

Yu Le reiterated his thoughts and waited for Princess Emerald's reply.

What will she do? Forcibly detain her, or actually agree?

There are two possibilities for entertainment to prepare for their own mishaps.

However, the princess once again gave him an answer that exceeded his expectations.

"Since you, Lord Jules, continue to refuse, let's compromise."

“I still require you to be my fiancé, and to enjoy all the power and status that the Duke of Guise should have. However, I do not require you to fulfill the contract to the end; you only need to maintain this claim during the period of our cooperation.”

"At the same time, I can temporarily keep your existence a secret, only letting out some rumors to confuse the other party's judgment."

"Once we work together to solve all the problems, you can leave. Before you leave, I will open Relic Zero for you."

The answer was completely unexpected, leaving Yu Le somewhat stunned.

"Are you serious, Your Highness?"

Princess Emerald nodded seriously, then looked directly into Yu Le's eyes.

He earnestly conveyed her thoughts with his perpetually indifferent eyes.

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and communicating through the eyes is an extremely efficient method.

This was taught to her by royal etiquette.

"Yes, that is indeed my condition. You and I will pretend to be a fake engaged couple during our cooperation. When it's all over, we will each take what we need and go our separate ways."

“But in that case, we have no reason to put on this show at all, so I demand an explanation from you, Your Highness.”

It sounds wonderful, but the problems here are definitely not just what they seem.

Yule cautiously requests the other party to open up and be respectful.

Princess Emerald continued to answer Yu Le's questions earnestly:

"That's true, but it's the option that would most disrupt their plans. At the same time, it also hides my personal motives. I still don't want to give you up!"

As Princess Emerald finished speaking, she suddenly looked at the knight lady, and her words caused the lady to instinctively grip the hilt of her sword.

Even without any hostile intent, the powerful oppressive feeling of the Golden Bloodline always filled her.

This is a divine being who is completely unfamiliar to the knight!

It was as if she had been thrown onto a cliff where she could fall at any moment, and the only thing that would guarantee she wouldn't actually fall was a rope that was already half broken and overburdened.

However, she also noticed that her master seemed to have no reaction to any of this.

This doesn't seem like a strong mental fortitude, because that sense of oppression is organic, so it really doesn't affect its owner.

For the first time, Princess Emerald left Yu Le's presence and approached the knight lady.

However, we weren't as close as we were just now.

Like gold, she could smell the unusual odor and feel a subtle fear.

However, the strict upbringing she received taught her to adapt, or rather, to ignore it.

But if she had a choice, she would choose to avoid it, just like the Golden Princess.

“But if I force you to stay, just like your knight would certainly resist, there’s no need for us to make a scene.”

"So I'm taking a step back. That way, you might choose to accept me in the future, since it could be a very long time, who knows?"

She didn't intend to give up, but to avoid things getting out of hand, she chose to be roundabout and frank.

This is a very straightforward tactic, and it also aligns with the interests of all parties involved.

"Didn't you demand an explanation from me, Lord Jules? Now I have already offered my forgiveness!"

So what's your answer?

Princess Emerald turned around seriously to look at Yu Le, waiting for his answer.

At this point, I had no reason to refuse.

Therefore, Yu Le said with a complicated expression:

“I never thought this would happen to me, but since things have come to this point, I agree, Your Highness.”

"However, you are wasting your time. I will not agree to actually marry you, so... you'd better be prepared for that."

For the first time, Princess Emerald also showed her smile.

“Then that’s my own problem. It’s a pleasure working with you, Lord Jules,” Emerald of France extended her hand to Jules, then thought for a moment and corrected herself, “No, I should say, welcome, my husband. You are now the Duke of Guise!”

Seeing the princess extend her hand, Yu Le paused for a moment before taking it:

"I still don't quite understand why you insisted on choosing me. However, it's been a pleasure working with you, Your Highness!"

"Because it was Father's order."

Good heavens, I never expected to hear parents dictating their children's lives here.

Yu Le increasingly felt that the world was a bit too abstract.

“I will prepare a room for you that is befitting your status immediately.”

Yu Le looked at the knight lady and couldn't help but say:

"Shouldn't there be two?"

But this made Princess Emerald glance at the knight lady with some surprise before looking back at Yu Le and saying:

"That's strange, why two rooms? She's your guardian knight, and a woman at that. Why would she need two rooms?"

Okay, it seems this is indeed common sense for you.

"Pretend I didn't say anything, Your Highness."

Let's not separate from Miss Serena while we're on someone else's turf.

That way, if something unexpected happens, there will be someone to help.

“Come with me, Duke.”

Princess Emerald turned and walked toward the interior of the flagship.

As he walked, he said to Yu Le:

“This is my flagship, prepared for me by my father. As my husband, whom I am destined to meet, Duke Giss, you also have a room prepared here.”

"However, I have never used it before, but rest assured, it is absolutely clean, tidy, and worthy of you."

This is the royal flagship, a symbol of the princess's future rule.

As her husband, he naturally had a room prepared for her here, which could also be called the princess's room.

However, the princess was used to living in a simple room.

And speaking of this, even the Jade Princess, who always remained indifferent and prioritized efficiency above all else, was now in a state of shock.

They couldn't help but solemnly introduce Yule to the audience:

"That's why, to highlight our status, your room contains one of the world's most precious artifacts!"

What is that?

Yu Le was very curious about this, one of the most precious cultural relics in the world?

"A precious oil painting from our country of origin!"

"An oil painting from France?"

The name France is self-explanatory, and the precious oil paintings left behind by the people of the old region are truly remarkable.

"Your Highness, may I ask, is that a portrait painting?"

The most famous painting in France, or perhaps the most famous painting in the world, and one that a golden royal family would call the most precious artifact.

Inevitably, a name popped into Yu Le's mind—Mona Lisa!

"Yes, Duke, it seems you've guessed what it is; it is indeed a portrait!"