My queen always makes my survival more difficult

"you!"

A few words made the guy shut up. Seeing his panicked expression, if I was not too lazy to pay attention to him, I really wanted to let him reveal more flaws. When the assassination was mentioned, everyone's faces changed subtly. After all, this was the first time in the history of the Kingdom of Edvila that the queen was assassinated. What's more, the assassination happened after that incident. Everyone would think of Prince Devia.

Until now, I have chosen not to punish the person and to look for evidence because I am also afraid that this might have been done by someone else, and they just put the blame on Devia. This possibility is not ruled out.

Because this person...

No matter how you think about it, he's revealed too much, so when you doubt him, you don't know how to doubt him. The most annoying thing is that this guy always does things that make you doubt him...

"Ahem, I think Secretary Nowei should clarify the matter of the Biya Mountains."

Edith reminded.

"My idea is simple: lease the Biya Mountains to the Ulysses Empire."

"You are indeed a spy from the enemy country! You are talking nonsense! You just said you would not cede land."

"Alas... Your Majesty, you really give me a headache. You'd better listen to me before you interrupt. My meaning is very simple, that is, to rent the Biya Mountains to the Ulysses Empire, so that the Ulysses Empire will become a barrier to the Kingdom of Edvira. I don't think the Kingdom of Sindias should have the courage to ask the Ulysses Empire for land, and the Ulysses Empire has long coveted the iron ore in the Biya Mountains. Let me ask, if the Ulysses Empire attacks the Kingdom of Edvira now, who among you present can stop the million cavalry from the Ulysses Empire? The Ulysses Empire has always treated the Kingdom of Edvira with courtesy, and so far it has at least asked the Kingdom of Edvira for permission to borrow land. If one day, the Ulysses Empire is no longer so polite to lend, but seizes it, then what is heart-wrenching pain and what is the humiliation of losing a country, I think everyone should know better than me."

"It's still a matter of ceding territory! The Kingdom of Edvira cannot compromise its dignity."

"Well, Prince Devia, you will lead your troops to defeat the enemy forces of the Kingdom of Sindias now, and destroy the Kingdom of Sindias at the same time. This way, the Kingdom of Edvira will not have to do this, and it will even be more prestigious."

"This kind of thing..."

"You know you can't do this, yet you keep fighting. May I ask, have you ever been on the battlefield? Have you... ever made any contribution to the Kingdom of Edvira?"

Chapter 126 Hitting the nail on the head

Prince Devia was speechless for a moment. This guy probably hadn't even left the capital many times.

The military strength of the current Kingdom of Edvira is too weak, and it is almost relying on Paticia to hold on. She is the hero of the Kingdom of Edvira, but if it continues like this, the Kingdom of Edvira will sooner or later collapse completely due to excessive pressure.

"Lending the Biya Mountains to the Ulysses Empire is a shameful act, but... do you have any better solutions? It's not that the Kingdom of Edvira is incapable of fighting, but it can no longer afford the costs of war. The assets left by Her Majesty Queen Meryl have been almost completely depleted over the years. What is the Kingdom of Edvira doing now? It's exploiting the civilians. Don't forget, 80% of those who shed blood and sacrifice on the battlefield are men, and 20% are women. Are you really not afraid of the rebellion of the oppressed 70% of men? Even in a country of women's rights, do you really have to disregard the lives of men? The main source of soldiers is still men, not women. I don't deny that there are outstanding women among women, such as Lady Lenora, Lady Edith, and even General Patricia, but... can the Kingdom of Edvira be protected by only women?"

Everyone's faces began to look grim, Noelle was also thinking about this matter seriously, and Edith sighed helplessly.

But Prince Devia looked at me strangely.

That's all I have to say. There's no need for me to say anything more. The choice is theirs, not mine. My mission is accomplished.

After the speech, I sat down and everyone else was thinking.

"Secretary Novi's words make sense. Over the years, especially since Queen Meryl's death, the Kingdom of Edvira has been in dire straits. The treasury has long been unable to make ends meet. We do need to consider other avenues. But Secretary Novi, regarding the loan of the Biya Mountains to the Ulysses Empire, have you considered what happens if the Ulysses Empire refuses to return them?"

Edith hit the nail on the head. I felt heartbroken. I had considered the same things that this person had considered, but I didn't expect that she would still point out the key points.

indeed...

The Ulysses Empire has shown respect to the Kingdom of Edvira until now, but a weak country has no diplomacy. If the Biya Mountains are easily lent to the Ulysses Empire and cannot be taken back later, the loss to the Kingdom of Edvira will be too great.

"Your Majesty, I wonder what Your Majesty thinks about this matter?"

Edith threw the topic to Noelle, which was a naked pressure on Noelle. If Noelle could not give a good answer, then Edith would be considered successful.

Noelle glanced around at everyone present, her cherry lips opening and closing slightly, wanting to say something but unable to. This problem was really difficult, and no one could guarantee that the Ulysses Empire would not betray us.

Noelle glanced at me, as if she had finally made up her mind.

Noelle, ah Noelle...

What on earth would you say?

As Her Majesty the Queen, if you don't say a word at this time, or even say something wrong, the consequences, even if not serious, will lead to the loss of something.

Noelle...

"The dignity of the Kingdom of Edvira is closely tied to every single person. If the Ulysses Empire refuses to return it, I believe that by then the Kingdom of Edvira will have the strength to fight, even with everything it has, down to every blade of grass and every tree!"

Chapter 127 Unexpected Answer

I breathed a sigh of relief, for I was afraid she would say something like, "I trust the secretary's choice."

Any answer would be fine. Even if it's not the standard answer, at least it won't be the annoying one.

"Haha~ Her Majesty's answer is really interesting. She gave everything, even every blade of grass and every tree."

Edith just smiled and said nothing. She didn't say anything else. Noelle nodded and said, "The Kingdom of Edvira will rise. Therefore, I hope to use your strength. No matter what grudges we have in the past, at least protect the Kingdom of Edvira. Protect..." Noelle didn't say anything, but paused. She secretly glanced at him beside her: "Protect the people of Edvira... If I, as queen, am completely unqualified, I will wait for the day when you all usurp the throne. I, Noelle Tilinger!, will hand over the throne to you!"

"..."

This statement was shocking. Even Edith was slightly surprised, and everyone else was also surprised.

"Lend the Biya Mountains to the Ulysses Empire! Sign a contract! But! The contract stipulates that one day, the Kingdom of Edvira will receive 30% of the iron ore collected."

Thirty percent, this is not an excessive condition. I think the Ulysses Empire should agree to it.

Noelle still considered the Kingdom of Edvira, but I didn't think so much. After all, I only cared about the result. If the Ulysses Empire came to mine, even if it was only 30%, it would be a huge number.

"I leave this matter to Edith Lom."

"Yes"

Edith agreed for the time being, and I felt a little unhappy. I thought I could use this opportunity to go to the Ulysses Empire to take a look, but it was clear that Noelle didn't intend to let me leave.

Forget it, it doesn’t matter. As long as the Kingdom of Edvira is pacified, there will be plenty of opportunities.

"Secretary Nuo Wei, this is incredible! You dare to mention something that no one else dares to mention."

"It's not that others don't dare to bring it up, but there's no chance. Given Noelle's personality, she would never agree to this."

Edith stayed after everyone else left, and I was sorting out today's documents, which is the secretary's job. Noelle had already gone to the library to study before me.

"Edith, Her Majesty the Queen has entrusted this matter to you! Don't forget! This is Her Majesty the Queen's appreciation of you."

"Is this really Her Majesty the Queen's appreciation of me, rather than Secretary Norwei's appreciation of me?"

Lenora glanced at me and said nothing more. She hadn't spoken today, nor had she objected to my ideas, and that was enough.

"Lenora, is your head full of muscles? When has Her Majesty ever appreciated me? Haven't I always been Her Majesty's mortal enemy?"

"Edith, even if you don't want to, I have to admit one thing. You are useful to the Kingdom of Edvira, even more useful than I am. So, I hope you will not let down Her Majesty the Queen's trust. Goodbye."

Lenora turned and left. Edith smiled bitterly and shook her head. "What does Secretary Norwei think of Lenora?"

"He's so straightforward, he doesn't know how to lie at all. He just says whatever he wants to say. He's someone who makes people... both hate and like him."

"Lenora, you're surprisingly cute. Secretary, you don't know that before being redeemed by Noelle, Lenora was from my faction."

"Hey?"

Chapter 128 Frivolous

These unexpected words shocked me.

That Lenora... That Lenora, was actually once Edith's faction...

She definitely wasn't one of Edith's factions. What had Noelle done? Brainwashing? Did she brainwash Lenora to make that incredibly stubborn person her own?

I can't imagine...

"Isn't it surprising? But this is the truth. Lenora was once a member of the Rom family faction, until that incident..."

Edith's eyes were a little complicated, as if she had recalled everything. She said with a very emotional expression: "Why do you think I am interested in Norelle? Is it because she is the queen?"

"I don't know. To be honest, I can't understand why you want to control Noelle."

"Haha~ Sometimes the secretary is very smart, but sometimes he is very stupid. I do this because I want to, right? Just like you, you are willing to stay with Noelle because you want to. Look at the emotions in Noelle's eyes. I can see it. As for me, what I like most is to observe you. If you are interesting enough, I will make you mine, just like I like Noelle. In a sense, I love her deeply, so I will not hurt her at all~"

"I can not understand"

"Don't you love Noelle?"

"I..."

It is impossible for me to answer this question. Love or not, actually I cannot answer this question.

"It seems like you, Secretary, have more secrets worth uncovering."

“There’s nothing much to say about me.”

Edith suddenly came over and when I wasn't paying attention, she reached out with her delicate hand and lifted my chin.

"you..."

Edith said excitedly, "Are you shy?"

I pushed her hand away: "Are you shy looking at me with that eye?"

Not only was she not shy, but she was a little annoyed. Noelle was enough for this kind of frivolous behavior, and there was no need for anyone else.

"The secretary is a man who doesn't understand romance, or is it that even smarter people don't understand these things? Oh, I really hope to understand the secretary more, but it's a pity that the secretary doesn't want me to understand at all."

Nonsense, you are such a terrifying woman. Now that you know me completely, I feel like my life is over.

"Understand what I do. I am just an ordinary person. I, Noxiu, just want to live an ordinary life."

"Eh? Really? But there's a terrifying emotion in your eyes. Who do you want revenge on? I'm looking forward to the day you tell me the answer, Noshu Tilinger."

I couldn't help but shudder. This woman's brain was indeed not right. I decided not to go any further into this topic.

"I'll leave the Ulysses Empire to you."

I forced myself to change the subject, not intending to go any further.

Edith's lips curled up slightly. "I will do this well. I think Paddysia will be very happy too. Finally, we don't have to fight anymore. Will the Kingdom of Edvira usher in peace or destruction? Secretary, now it all depends on you~ Come on!"

After Edith finished speaking meaningfully, the man walked away slowly with elegant steps, leaving me alone in the empty council hall, sweating profusely.

Why are these women more terrifying than the last? Perhaps it's because of this that the Kingdom of Edvira has been able to survive to this day, ruled by such a group of terrifying women.

I think I've touched upon the truth.

Chapter 129 Ai Luolinwei's Dishes

"Lord Noxiu"

"Ok?"

Looking up, it was Elolinewei.

I put down the pen in my hand and looked at the time. It was already time for lunch, but I hadn't finished dealing with the documents here yet, and I didn't want to go look for Noelle.

"Her Majesty the Queen asked me to call Lord Noxu to dinner."

"Well... tell her I'll take care of the documents here today and I'll go find her in the afternoon, so don't call me."

"Master Nanoshu's lunch..."

"Just give me something to eat."

"Ok!"

"Hmm? Did I say something I shouldn't have? Wait a minute! Ah..."

I turned my head away and saw that Ai Luolinwei had disappeared without a trace. I sighed helplessly. It seemed that that girl didn't know how to cook. I still remember that last time I asked her to make me something to eat, she got something like coal.

Come to think of it, she hated me back then, but now she is willing to approach me. Why is that?

I can't understand why she would approach me after I did something like that...

I shook my head and patted my face, then I saw something falling down. I looked down and saw that the damn foundation had fallen off again. It was all because of that Noelle. I clearly don't need this kind of thing. I already have a jerk face...

She just likes to do this kind of thing to torment me. I am a cross-dresser in the Kingdom of Edvira.

"Hehehe..."

Hearing my own tragic laughter, I began to question my life. This was all my own choice, I couldn't blame anyone else. I could only dress as a woman once, or countless times. I couldn't get rid of it anymore. I had to survive the power struggle in the Kingdom of Edvila in the name of Novi...

Instead of picking up a pen, emptying your mind, and wasting time caring about those things, it is better to do the job of a secretary honestly and strive for real power as soon as possible.

"Lord Noxiu"

"what..."

Elolinewei returned, bringing something with her. Thank goodness, it was Norelle's leftovers. It wasn't that I had any special fetish, but even if it was Norelle's leftovers, it would probably be hundreds of times more delicious than Elolinewei's own cooking...

I stopped what I was doing and cleared the table. Elolinwei placed a huge plate-like vessel on the table and opened the lid. Suddenly, an extremely strange smell hit me in the face. It was a strange smell that was neither fragrant nor sour, and it reminded me of the taste of some dark cuisine.

There is something white in the red sauce-like substance, and some spices or something for seasoning?

I resisted the urge to frown as I looked at the unknown thing in front of me.

"This...this is what you did?"