Unspeakable bubbles

A single remark from Congresswoman Gulian immediately piqued Joan's curiosity, but unfortunately, the congresswoman showed no intention of continuing the conversation.

"Don't do anything unnecessary now. The election will be over in another two weeks."

"We'll discuss it properly then."

Gulian's icy voice came through the communicator: "As the world's strongest nation, Saine offered no assistance whatsoever when the Federation was teetering on the brink of collapse due to the Black Tide invasion!"

"Pluton provided support with an orbital cannon, and the Holy King Church even had cardinals who perished for the Federation."

"The Great Plains are already struggling with their own plague, but what about Sain?"

"The surrounding countries have provided assistance to varying degrees. Even the smallest countries have sent people to the Federation with tents, food and other relief supplies."

"Only Saine! Only it has the ability to help the Federation, yet it has always stood by and watched coldly!"

Gulian's voice became agitated: "Since Sain ignored the Federation's repeated pleas back then, then just wait and see!"

Joan gasped, sensing a deep malice in Senator Gulian's tone.

Perhaps the lawmakers' decision to send the bubble to Sien was not simply a 'disaster transfer'.

Could this also conceal the deep-seated malice the lawmakers harbor towards Sain?

"Joan, wait for our news before you act."

"Don't carry any unnecessary burdens in your heart, you must know..."

"That child is destined to never have this kind of leisurely life!"

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As soon as Becky got home, she went excitedly to her father's study, eager to tell him what had happened at the academy that day.

"Miss, the master is meeting with important guests."

"Oh, what a coincidence!"

Seeing that Kidd was blocking the doorway and showed no intention of moving aside, Becky looked at him with disappointment.

"We've been talking for an entire afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Becky felt a chill run down her spine.

She nodded: "Then I'll come over when I have dinner."

"The master instructed that dinner, including his and his guests' portions, be sent to the study."

"..."

"Uncle Kidd, who is he?" Becky asked in a low voice.

Kidd made an apologetic gesture to her, but did not reply.

Becky left with a heavy heart, and sure enough, she didn't see her father come to dine that evening.

'Is something big about to happen?' Becky thought to herself.

Because of her worries, Becky had difficulty falling asleep for a long time tonight.

She tossed and turned in bed for a long time before finally getting up quietly and putting on her clothes.

'Go to the study and look at it again.'

Thinking this, Becky went to the study once again.

This time, the knight who had been blocking the entrance to the study was nowhere to be seen.

Becky felt a sense of relief and knocked on the door.

"Who?"

"It's me, Father."

"Becky? Come in."

Upon entering the study, Becky saw a chubby face filled with worry.

"Father, did Becky disturb you?"

“It’s alright, they’re all gone.” Nicole sighed, pressing her head.

"A storm is brewing."

"..."

Seeing Becky's hesitant expression, Nicole pondered for a moment and said, "Anyway, this matter will soon spread throughout the kingdom, so there's no harm in telling you in advance."

Becky swallowed nervously; her heart was pounding.

"Duke Boyle intends to wage war on the Great Plains!"

"..."

Becky was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses.

"Your Grace, has he received His Majesty's permission?"

"You've hit the nail on the head!"

Nicole slapped her thigh: "I just spoke with His Excellency the Duke's envoy, and I also tentatively asked him about this issue."

His reply was clear—no!

"This was not His Majesty's decree; it was entirely the Duke's private action!"

Nicole said with a bitter face, "Alas, that person has clearly made up their mind."

"From now on, Sain will be in chaos!"

Section 360, Chapter 359: Using a great talent for a small task

"Father, is this matter really that serious?"

Becky was taken aback. She hesitated and said, "Didn't the Duke launch several wars against the Great Plains before without His Majesty's permission?"

"His Majesty acquiesced on those occasions because both sides had legendary legions, and His Majesty knew that neither side could do anything to the other."

Nicole sighed: "But this time is different."

"How devastating was the plague that broke out on the Kuntila Grassland before! Then came the change of regimes, and Saint Tana launched a great purge."

"After a series of events, the grasslands have been severely damaged."

Nicole said seriously, "I believe His Excellency the Duke has a very high chance of winning this time!"

"Father, isn't this a good thing?"

Becky was a little confused: "The Great Plains have always been a thorn in the side of Sain. If His Excellency can pacify the Plains in one fell swoop this time, then all the nobles in the south will breathe a sigh of relief."

"If only things were that simple."

“Becky, Duke Boyle was already the undisputed ruler of the southern part of the kingdom. If, if he were to annex the grasslands again…”

At this point, Nicole looked around warily, and naturally, there was no one else in the room except for herself and Becky.

Nevertheless, he lowered his voice: "If the Duke's power increases further, will he want to be granted a fiefdom?!"

"No way!"

Becky's eyes widened: "Your Excellency the Duke is already second only to the Emperor, why would you take this risk?"

"That's what they say, but who knows what His Excellency the Duke is really thinking?"

Nicole frowned: "I have agreed to all the material aid requested by His Majesty the Duke, but I have not budged on the matter of assisting in sending troops to the grasslands."

"Father, won't the Duke hold a grudge if you do this?" Becky asked worriedly.

"No, I'm not a direct descendant of the Duke, so there's nothing wrong with me doing this."

"Then, if His Highness the Duke were to take a risky gamble in the future, how should the Charman family conduct itself?"

"..."

Nicole paced back and forth in his study, mentally assessing the disparity in strength between the two sides.

'If it really comes down to a direct confrontation, the royal family's strength far surpasses that of the Boyle family, but the problem is that the royal family is too far removed from the Chaman family!'

Nicole slowed his pace, his brow slightly relaxed, and he had already made up his mind.

"Becky".

"exist!"

"It's very late now, you should go back to sleep."

"Huh?"

Becky thought her father was going to have a good talk with her about the future of the Charman family, but to her surprise, he just told her to go back to her room and sleep.

"Father..."

"Becky, don't worry too much. I'll handle this properly."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Becky was immediately very disappointed.

She couldn't help but wonder: if it were her brothers who came to her father's room to question him tonight, would her father have said something different?

"Yes, Father, you should go to bed early too."

Despite the surging emotions within her, Becky didn't show it on her face.

After she obediently performed the bow, she left the study.

A virtuous woman would not cause trouble for her father.

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"Bubble, what are you looking for? The carriage is ready." Joan looked at the little girl wandering around the Viscount's mansion with a puzzled expression.

Today was supposed to be a class dinner day, but the little girl got up very early and looked like she was carefully searching for something she had lost.

"Bubble is looking for a secluded place."