Although it is a bit shabby, this heroic spirit is super strong

"I plan to use the Kingdom of Elvira as a starting point to form an alliance that can control the western part of the continent. You should also be aware of the benefits of this."

"But the risks are also very high... If exposed, the entire Elvira will probably be wiped off the map."

Simmons didn't reject Hina's proposal, he was just lamenting.

From his position, there was no way for him to question or reject Hina.

Unlike other families, the Maxwell people, who once followed the Tianling tribe of the Louisiange Kingdom and fought a war with crows, have a deep-seated fear of crows in their hearts.

"Don't worry, even if Crow abandons you, Brother-sama will not give up on you. Compared to Crow now, he is more trustworthy."

"I understand. What are you planning to do? Even with your support, our country is not capable of achieving your goal through a short-term war."

"Of course not through war, but rather the method you nobles love most."

Hina gave Simmons a sarcastic smile, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"Marriage?... Personally, I hate that. If you want to force Yuri to marry someone, I will stop you even if it means risking Elvira."

Simmons showed a tough attitude for the first time, which made Hina slightly improve her evaluation of him.

She had seen too many emperors, kings, or nobles who claimed to be righteous but actually sacrificed their children, lovers, and friends for their own power and status.

Hina has never met many fathers who are willing to give up everything to protect their daughters.

So Simmons looked very dazzling in the eyes of Chi, who had been without a father since childhood.

"As a king, you're unqualified, aren't you? But as a father, you're definitely above average. Don't worry, I don't intend to force anyone into a political marriage.

But for example, if your daughter wants to marry someone, there's no need for me to stop her, right?"

"But... can your elder brother really do it?"

Simmons was a little dumbfounded. He didn't think that this method could really recruit enough royal or imperial family members from the West to form an alliance to control the Western Continent.

"Don't worry about that. Brother-sama has a curse that attracts the opposite sex, and even I can't resist or remove the curse. Those girls are naturally no problem.

You just need to pave the way for him now. You must also want to rescue your eldest daughter and two nieces, right? Just let your brother go."

"That's an offer I can't refuse. I see."

The two princesses of the current Troy Kingdom are both daughters of Simmons' deceased sister, and he values ​​them as his own daughters.

However, due to the restrictions of the Treaty of St. Francis, it was difficult for him to intervene in the civil unrest in Troy.

However, things were different now. If Akatsuki, who was an honorary noble, was allowed to rescue the three people, he would have plenty of ways to help Elvira find a suitable excuse to intervene in the Trojan situation.

With Crow's secret support, Simmons does have a great chance of regaining the country for his two nieces.

"Since you have agreed, please allow my servant to erase your memory of this meeting. Don't worry, Letty will adjust what you need to do and keep it in your mind."

"I understand, but if you possess such power, why are you still negotiating with us?"

Simmons didn't understand why Hina didn't just order her men to brainwash herself and Yuri and act according to her ideas.

Instead, he went through a lot of trouble to negotiate with them and convince himself to accept their plan before doing so.

"You might think of this as a kind of meaningless reserve. However, the greater the power, the more self-control is required. As the king of a country, you surely understand this principle."

"That's right."

Simmons responded with a wry smile.

A flash of white light passed before the eyes of the father and daughter, and all memories of the meeting with Hina were erased.

Simmons inexplicably had an idea in his mind of using Akatsuki to rescue his two nieces who were members of the Trojan royal family, as well as his eldest daughter who was married there.

Chapter 168 Broken First Love

"By the way, you're still not training today. Is that really okay?"

On the third day after the Truth or No Truth incident, Xiao was once again dragged to a tea party where he was the only male by Yui, using the excuse that 'you promised not to hide from me'.

"It doesn't matter whether you go or not. But Senior Akatsuki, it's a shame you brought a girl we don't know here."

"These two are Evelyn and Celeste."

"Hello. Lucy and Rose have something to do, so we sisters are here with Brother Xiao."

Yi Wenjielin greeted Youli very lively.

Today, Xiao asked Lucy and Rose to take care of some things, and she also wanted to take Sera out for a walk, so she followed Xiao here.

"Sister... Akatsuki-senpai, how much do you like Sister Donburi?"

"If you just like the Sisters Donburi, then maybe it's still normal."

Yui's eyes turned colder when she looked at Xiao, and Yuliana suddenly made a finishing move.

"Don't say weird things. Here, I'll give you the dessert we promised you."

Xiao took out a large box from the space ring, which was filled with various cakes and desserts.

"Wow, was this fruit tart made by Akatsuki-senpai? I find it disgusting that you can actually make desserts, but thank you anyway."

"Has anyone ever taught you to cultivate a good speech? Oh, and where's Saori?"

According to Raynesia's investigation, in addition to the royalists who support the king on the surface and the dukes' faction under the two dukes, there is also a small faction that hates the heroes and opposes their summoning.

Although Raynesia was secretly protecting him, Xiao was still a little worried when she saw that Saori did not attend the tea party as usual.

"Senior, don't tell me you think you're about to kidnap me, so you're looking for new prey?"

"Can you please stop treating me like a stud? I have no such intentions."

"But the actual situation with Xiao-niang is actually similar. Oh, this tiramisu is delicious. I feel sorry for Xiao-niang, but her cooking skills are indeed a little worse than Xiao-niang's."

"I heard the name of a strange woman again...Saori-san was called away by Hayasaka-senpai, who said he had something important to say to her."

"Hmm? Why do you call Kazuki by his first name, but Hirokazu by his last name?"

Yui, Saori, and Hirokazu are all students at the same high school and are also members of the student council.

Akatsuki originally thought that Yui and Hirokazu had a pretty close relationship.

"How should I put it... Actually, I personally don't like Hayasaka-senpai. I always feel like there's something a little weird about him, like he's just pretending to be nice."

"Have you watched too many B-grade horror movies? He's not a psychopathic murderer."

"Well... I don't think what Yui said is completely unreasonable. Hayasaka-sama does give people the feeling that, well... I have no idea what he's thinking."

Yuliana put down her teacup and agreed with Yui's idea.

"Well... I'll keep an eye on it. But you and Kazuki seem to be on good terms. It seems like you two have been getting along better lately, right?"

"Yeah. Initially, I thought he was the same scumbag as Akatsuki-senpai, and I couldn't accept it physically.

But after spending more time together, he gave me the feeling that he was more like that silly old dad, so our relationship gradually became okay.”

Yui answered nonchalantly while fiddling with a small cookie.

"Pfft! More like dad... Don't ever say that to Kazuki. I have a feeling he might be depressed for a long time."

"No, I'll forget about it soon after spending some time with Rosalie and Lydia. That's how men are, after all."

"Anyway, as a man, my rebuttal probably won't be very convincing. Wait a minute...Is Yui Kazuki's personality very similar to your father's?"

"Well, what happened?"

"What is your father's name?"

"Senior, you're not saying you know my father, are you? If you're an uncle of the same generation as my dad, this joke wouldn't be funny at all."

Yui made a face and complained.

"I'm not old enough to be an uncle yet."

"Nangong Haoren, oh yeah, I think I have two aunts, although I've never met them."

"Eh?!"

Yui looked at Xiao's shocked expression and felt a little uneasy herself.

"Senior Xiao...you. Would it be better to call you Uncle Xiao now?"

She asked Xiao tentatively.

"Do you know the names of your two aunts? Why have you never met them?"

"Oh, I don't know about that. Oh, wait, Ruri and Nao, I think it's this. His name and those two's names are written behind the photo of the three of them in Dad's study."

"Has Brother Haoren never mentioned anything about them to you?"

Even though Xiao already knew the answer from Yui's heart, he still couldn't help but ask.

"no no…"

"Is that so..."

"Let me ask you this... What is the relationship between Senior Xiao, my father, and my two aunts?"

"Well...I'm Nao's childhood sweetheart. Sorry."

"N-Never mind, ahahaha... she's clearly my first love..."

My first love is my aunt's childhood sweetheart whom I have never met. Even if it is a joke, it won't make people laugh.

Xiao couldn't speak, and Yuliana didn't know how to comfort Yui.

"What does it matter? After all, the age difference between you and Xiao is only four years. But if you want to give up now, I'll be happy too.

Sierra, please stop leaving cookie crumbs everywhere. It's rude."

"Sorry, sis..."

"Sera is so obedient. Come and wipe your mouth first."

"How should I put it? I feel like you two are more like mother and daughter than sisters..."

Looking at Evangeline wiping Sera's mouth with a handkerchief, Yui, who was lying on the table in depression, complained with mixed feelings.

"Because Sera and I were born a lot apart."

"Just as Yuri said, Akatsuki-senpai is a complete pervert. Ah, Saori-san is here. Saori-san, listen to me... Saori-san, are you okay?"

Yui was very worried when she saw that Saori looked abnormally depressed.

"No, nothing much. Mr. Akatsuki prepared so many desserts today..."

"Saori-san, please don't change the subject. Did Hayasaka-senpai do anything to you? Why do you seem so strange right now?"

"No, nothing. Yui, why are you hugging me all of a sudden?"

Yui felt that Saori was trying to hide something bad, so she put her arm around her to prevent her from escaping.

"Yiwen Jielin, thank you for your help."

"Well, Ms. Saori, please don't move for now. My healing magic will heal the injury on your foot quickly."

"N-Never mind. I've already cast healing magic."

Yui helped Yiwen Jielin push Saori down on the seat and asked angrily.

"Why are you hurt, Saori-san? Did Hayasaka do something to you?"

Chapter 169 Cecilia's Memories

"It's not Hayasaka-san's fault. In fact, Hayasaka-san just confessed to me."

"Eh?"

"As expected... But I didn't expect him to confess at this time."

Unlike Yui, Yuliana was very concerned about the timing of Hayasaka's confession.

There are still three days until the duel between Akatsuki and the heroes hired by the Hearst family. She chooses this time to confess her feelings, and she feels that Hayasaka's motives may not be pure.

"Well, after I refused, Hayasaka-san started acting strange. She complained to me for a few words and then left. The injury on my foot was just caused by me falling down after getting startled."

"really?"

If it is an injury that even Saori's own magic cannot completely heal, Yui doesn't think it is as simple as an accidental fall.

"real."