People in Terra, governing a weird little country

Chapter 274 Vina: The beast sleeping in my body has awakened!

Kjerag, Tukarim, Government Office Building, Foreign Minister's Office.

Vina felt a little uneasy.

Everything that happened in the afternoon was still fresh in her memory. Even now, it was difficult for her to imagine why she made such an impulsive decision.

On the podium, in front of so many people, even the Duke of Caster who was the mastermind behind her father's death... her aunt, she revealed her identity.

She didn't know whether what she was doing was right or wrong, nor did she know whether it would make Ernst unhappy.

Vina was no longer a child. As Kjerag’s foreign minister, she had come into contact with many things in the “adult world” where her father once lived. She knew that actions would bring consequences, and consequences would have impacts. With different identities, any action might have different meanings. Sometimes, the final result of some well-intentioned actions would be completely contrary to one’s original intention.

Ernst once told her: "We can't make the facts public because the media, the public and the leaders they elect, most of the time, only care about who is good or who is bad. And the national interest always involves making deals with people who the people think are bad, and standing idly by when good people don't help us."

She didn't quite understand what he said at first, but later, after traveling to so many places with Ernst, meeting so many people, and learning so many things, she gradually understood this truth.

If a poor person gives one dollar to you in need, it will be seen as selfless help, a great favor, and should be reciprocated.

But if a rich person gives you 10,000 yuan when you are in trouble, no matter whether he is kind or not, it will be considered as alms, it will hurt their self-esteem, it will be considered as contempt, and may even create hatred.

People don’t care about the good and evil of the poor and the rich, because for some things, it’s not about the original intention of the person who does it, but simply about their identity, or in other words, their stance.

Ernst summed her up as follows: "The ass determines the head."

Vina didn't quite understand it at first. Although this metaphor is vivid, it is difficult to comprehend it. She has seen too many people who are clearly holding a bowl to eat, but put down the bowl and curse. She has heard too many people who are clearly dependent on others, but want to point fingers at other people's hobbies. She also knows that in some places on this earth, there are still people who will devalue their parents who provide them with food and clothing to achieve their so-called pursuits.

When I asked this question to Ernst, he just sighed and educated himself:

"If everyone in Victoria does their job, it will indeed be the most powerful country on earth. Unfortunately, this is just a concept."

“Unity is strength.”

Vina understood this time, and she is also making progress.

She no longer superficially defines solidarity as solidarity with one's friends. That is not solidarity, that is just clinging together, forming a clique, or a small group. True solidarity is to unite all the people who can be united and turn them into one's friends.

By the time she realized this, it was already the eve of the opening of the World Expo.

When Ernst came to her office, stood in front of her, frowned, looked suspicious, puzzled, and even asked her with some reproach what had happened, why didn't she think of anything?

Why did she impulsively ask Ernst for a promise, in that occasion, in that atmosphere, at that critical juncture, and in that tone?

Why was she so happy when she got that promise? She even felt that the concealment of her identity for more than a year, her fear of the Duke of Caster, and even the sleepless nights after escaping from the palace, were all in vain and no longer important.

Why do I feel like I can tell him?

Vina couldn't figure it out at that time, and she wanted to ask again, but when she subconsciously walked to the door of Ernst's office again, she raised her hand but couldn't knock.

Because she suddenly realized that she couldn't ask Ernst this time.

Although she was the reason for the doubts, Vina subconsciously felt that she couldn't do this. Otherwise, she would definitely travel back in time in the future and strangle herself to death.

So she had no choice but to finally remember her teacher who had little presence.

She still remembers the situation at that time vividly!

"Teacher, why?"

Vina had asked this question many times. In the past, such "why" questions often received no response. Gawain seemed to really do as he said, only protecting her life and not asking anything else.

But this time, just as Vina opened her mouth without much hope, a response came from beside her the next second.

The "beast" with golden mane appeared beside her, lying on its side in the corner with its front paws crossed. There was a bit of helplessness and resentment in its golden eyes, and a breath of hot air blew out of its slightly opened mouth, which was not sure whether it was a "burp" from being full, or a "sigh" of helplessness.

Under Vina's astonished gaze, the beast owner made a face like a kitten and cursed:

"You ask me? I've never been in love. I'm a widower for thousands of years!"

"teacher?"

"What teacher? You are my teacher! I thought that after being provoked by Ernst, you might do something irrational, such as running away from Kjerag. But now it seems that you are very rational and even forgot to give me some dog food."

Am I still sane?

Vina was stunned. She couldn't describe how she could be so rational when she was just thinking about whether to reveal her identity.

If it were sensible, wouldn't it be better to hide? If it were sensible, wouldn't it be better to leave? If it were sensible, wouldn't it be better to maximize the benefits and not cause trouble for Ernst and Kjerag?

"You kid, you've been studying with Ernst for so long, but you didn't learn much. Instead, you were fooled."

Gao Wen said with disdain. Vina suddenly felt a little angry.

She felt that she had made a lot of progress. She thought Ernst was a good teacher, and she didn't want Gawain to discredit her life during this period and Ernst's teachings.

So she retorted: "Isn't it? If I am rational, once my identity is exposed, it will definitely cause trouble for Ernst. Shouldn't I leave?"

The old lion turned his head and stared at Vina with his golden eyes. After a moment of silence, he was not angry at being refuted, but laughed:

"You are satisfied now, Yelagund. I did not say a word more."

Yelagund? What Yelagund? Is the great god Yelagund watching over here?

Vina glanced around the office in surprise, but she didn't feel any gaze, and the magic stone in her arms showed no signs of heating up.

Because the other magic stone is on Gawain's body.

When Yelagund's gaze moved away from him with satisfaction, Gawain smiled and said pointedly, "Vina, think about what Ernst taught you. Whose position were you speaking on just now?"

What did Ernst teach me?

Vina blinked.

What she just said depends on her position, and the applicable principle should be "the butt determines the head". So where is the "butt" in her sentence just now?

The answer is, sitting on Ernst's body.

Vina's face suddenly showed understanding. Gawain nodded slightly:

"From Ernst and Kjerag's perspective, letting you leave is indeed the most rational, least risky, simplest and most stable solution. But Vina, do you want to leave?"

"In no mood!"

Vina answered almost immediately.

Of course she didn't want to. She had long been accustomed to life in Kjerag, to the environment, the local customs, to skiing with Hintleya, Lola, and Holhayya, to the taste of cheese fondue and pack animal jerky, to having Ernst by her side to answer her questions, to having the great god Yelagund watching over her and allowing her to sleep peacefully.

When she was wandering in Londinium, she often suffered from insomnia all night long, but after coming to Kjerag, she could always sleep peacefully and have one or two sweet dreams from time to time.

Gawain did not continue speaking, because when Vina answered that she didn't want to, the answer was self-evident.

She was indeed extremely rational, because when Ernst asked her, her first reaction was not to run away, but to tell him her identity.

Because she even had the idea of ​​revealing her identity directly on the opening ceremony stage

Because she is selfish.

Rational people are selfish.

A bitter smile of self-mockery appeared on Vina's face.

Indeed, her thoughts were contradictory from the beginning. She demanded herself to pursue rationality, but in fact she was pushing herself towards madness.

She didn't want to leave, she wanted to be with Ernst, she didn't just want to be with Ernst!

After clarifying these three points, Vina, who was extremely rational, clear about her own goals and extremely proactive, made her own choice.

Ernst said, "National interests always involve making deals with people whom the people consider bad, and standing idly by when good people do not help us."

I am the Crown Princess of Victoria, my father’s only child, I am Victoria.

I am the country. Her interests, even in a rounded way, are also related to the interests of the country!

Then, it was necessary to disclose his identity at the opening ceremony, because only in this way, with the witnesses of many guests and even the Duke of Kaster, could Ernst be caught off guard and given a real "surprise"! Only in this way could he not be given the space to "drive him away rationally"!

Although Vina believed that Ernst would not do this, people are selfish, and she must ensure a 100% winning rate! No mistakes!

Ernst also said: "Unite all those who can be united."

So Vina turned her attention to her teacher.

As if being stared at by a ferocious beast, the lazy Gawain shuddered all over and stood up in surprise.

"Teacher, can you please help me?"

Vina's voice sounded, and Gawain opened his mouth and spoke after a long while:

"Well, let me make it clear in advance that I can't beat Yelagund, and I can't lock Ernst in a small dark room basement."

If you can't do it, just use mugwort.

Whoops, just kidding.

Vina: "How could I do that to Ernst? I just want to ask you to do me a small favor, like when I was a child, please carry me to the opening ceremony."

Vina is not afraid of Gao Wen's disagreement. She will cry, make a scene, or even hang herself. She will do whatever it takes to achieve her goal! She is a Victorian! What is the greatest strength of Victorians?

Very lacking in virtue! No shame!

Vina is still virtuous, but Victoria x Civil Servant x Diplomacy triple buff added...

Face? (Don't care)

The beast sleeping in my body has awakened!

Vina was pleased with what happened next.

My dear Prime Minister Ernst, your Foreign Minister has officially reviewed the results of your studies during this period for you. I wonder if you are satisfied?

There's no point being dissatisfied.

I was panicking myself anyway.

Vina covered her pounding heart, and after executing a whole set of not-so-careful plans under the "impulse of reason", she began to bang her head against the wall.

What was I thinking at the time? This is really going to end badly, right?

As expected, just as Teacher Gao Wen said, Ernst and I have been studying for so long, but we haven’t learned much good stuff at all, and our skills are still too shallow!

Fortunately, now she can still study for a long time!

The corners of her mouth slid down and then up, and Vina's expression stunned Xinteleya who pushed the door open.

"Vina? What's wrong with you?"

"Ah, nothing!" Vina raised her head suddenly and wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth. "Xintelaiya, what's wrong?"

Xinteleya looked at Vina suspiciously, and felt that her temperament had changed a little. How should I put it? She seemed to be more open-minded:

"The boss wants you to come over."

Maybe it's because she revealed her identity? I never expected that Vina was a princess... I don't even know what to call her.

Princess please go to the office?

Forget it, let’s just call it as before.

"Got it, thanks. I'll be right there."

Vina stood up and adjusted her clothes.

Here it comes, the moment has finally arrived. Prime Minister Ernst’s counterattack!

I don't know if I can bear it. Well, if I can't bear it, I won't leave! The place occupied by "Victoria" is "Victoria's home". Alexandrina Vina Victoria will never abandon her "capital"!

..........

Ernst's office.

"Vina, you—"

"I'm sorry, Prime Minister! But don't send me away, I'll do anything!"

Looking at Vina, who had untied her knot and was obviously much more cheerful and relaxed, Ernst shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry:

"What are you thinking? I've already promised you."

"I called you here to solve the subsequent troubles."

"The Duke of Caister is here."

Chapter 275: Shelag vs. Victoria Fragment One: A War of Words!