#320. It doesn’t matter to me…
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“Did you end the conversation well?”
“Unfortunately, it didn’t go very well.”
“…what happened?”
“Anyway, it seemed that this country did not need our help.”
A knight in fancy armor.
Lucas hardened his face after hearing what happened to Rose.
It was Rose who, after careful consideration, came up with a way to help this country in a line that did not violate neutrality.
But how dare you insult and threaten her?
Even the blue dragon clan couldn’t help but be angry.
“It will be assumed that there was no food aid through the UN Volunteer Corps.”
“…just put it on hold for now.”
“Is that necessary?”
“It’s not what the swordsman wants for a death by starvation to occur because of our Seven Dragons’ dispute.”
After leaving Lucas to take care of it.
Rose sighed slightly.
It was because the conversation with Han Jeong-guk made her tired.
‘Looking for him as the reason why their country didn’t hold the hegemony of the world…’
She knows that Limon has saved this country at least ten times.
What if he wasn’t there?
This country might have already been colonized by another country or torn apart like the Commonwealth of China.
Or was it completely destroyed?
However, they believe that all achievements were made by their ancestors and leave all responsibility to Limon.
It was amazing.
On the other hand, he tried to slander Limon, who was called the guardian of mankind, for a different reason.
Including the fact that he was hardened at once with a light warning just because he had money and power against himself, the princess of the Seven Dragons.
‘It’s surprising that such a person is the head of state.’
Of course, the name was better compared to the British Empire, where the Crown Prince became the specter of the Liberation Brigade.
But that’s only a comparative advantage.
Uncharacteristically for her, if you ask Han Jeong-guk if he has the ability to lead the country, at least from Rose’s standards, he couldn’t help but frown.
An incompetent monarch is sometimes more harmful than a competent tyrant.
However, it didn’t seem like he had any particular personality.
But is it because he is a high-level player with unique skills that such a person could become president?
Or is it because the people of this country also have similar thoughts?
Or is it both?
Well, it’s the same either way.
It was too harsh to pass the responsibility for the rudeness committed by an individual Han Jeong-guk to the people just because he was the president.
…okay.
It’s harsh.
It’s harsh…
but she couldn’t stand the frustration.
No matter how incompetent the limited nation is.
Even if it is because of the influence of the world peace plan.
If Limon had the least amount of respect in this country, he wouldn’t have been so ignored.
That obvious fact made my heart rough beyond logic and understanding.
It was for this reason that she willingly gave up the idea of helping this country, who did not give up on the citizens even though she was shunned by everyone during the London crisis.
Why should I help a country that even gave up swordsman?
Because I couldn’t find the reason.
‘I want to impose economic sanctions on my heart, but…’
She tried to resist the urge to inadvertently come in.
He is now neutral.
It was because they were in a position not to help them as much as they should not block economic sanctions.
‘Being neutral is more difficult than I thought.’
At one time, he sighed at the exhaustion of having to watch over everyone even though he couldn’t side with either side.
Rose made up her mind.
Ever since the Seven Dragons Branch declared neutrality, he had been prepared for this.
Above all, she was the princess of the Blue Dragon Clan, who was more righteous and savvy than anyone else who never gave up on what she believed was right.
Jiing.
“…?”
It was then.
That’s when she got a phone call.
Puzzled by the caller on the screen, Rose answered the phone.
“Li Qingyu, what happened all of a sudden…”
[Countess Yeo. How are you?]
“…Swordsmith?”
[I’m sorry if you expected the voice of our princess. I borrowed the phone for a while because I have business with the Count.]
I was taken aback by the unexpected voice.
Rose asked calmly.
“Did you say you have business with me?”
[I heard that the Count went to the Blue House. It must be quite uncomfortable, but I was wondering if it was okay.]
“…Why is it that the stomach feels uncomfortable after going there?”
[There are many cases where someone is called either because they are sorry or they need to pressure the customer.]
“Thank you for the useful information.”
It was information that I would have liked to have heard before receiving the invitation.
A moment to smile bitterly.
Rose calmly opened her mouth.
“Then please tell me the real business.”
[Hmm… yes. To put it bluntly, I have something to ask the Count.]
“I’m sorry if it’s about the stock, but…”
[Ah, relax. I’m not talking about asking you to side with our princess or to sell your stake.]
“Then what are you asking for?”
Rose was puzzled.
Besides that, he couldn’t think of anything else that Limon could ask of him.
Still, she was determined.
No matter what Limon asks, he will refuse.
It was because even the smallest request was in itself a violation of neutrality.
[Oh, it’s nothing special.]
But the moment I heard Limon’s request.
Rose had no choice but to harden like a stone, completely forgetting about her earlier resolution.
[Count, would you go on a date with me?]
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Take a moment to make a complicated expression.
Rose took a deep breath.
Then, looking directly at Limon, who was sitting across from him, asked calmly.
“Did you say you were going to Africa yourself to resolve this economic sanctions?”
“okay.”
“And you’re saying you want me to accompany you there?”
“That’s how it is.”
Leviathan’s drawing room came after hearing a shocking request over the phone.
Recalling the explanation she heard from meeting him here, Rose sighed involuntarily.
It’s a pity that the date Limon asked for wasn’t really in the literal sense… No, it wasn’t just because I was relieved.
Rather, it was because I felt embarrassed.
“You are asking an embarrassing request.”
“I understand the count’s position. I know it’s an unreasonable request.”
Limon shrugged.
In the first place, the fact that she did this favor could be interpreted as if she was siding with him to some extent.
That’s why Rose was puzzled and asked.
“Do you still think I’ll do this favor?”
“huh.”
“…Why are you so assertive?”
“That’s right, I’ll go there whether or not the Count follows me.”
“…”
Her job has been decided, so only she has to choose.
Seeing Limon’s assertion, Rose was at a loss for words.
The situation was understandable.
For Limon, who needs to lift economic sanctions as soon as possible, making Dagda’s Cauldron was not an option, but a necessity.
But to say this openly…
Limon asked with a mischievous face at Rose, who was making a more complicated expression.
“How are you going to stop me?”
“You know you can’t do that.”
“I guess so. That, in its own way, violates neutrality.”
Limon laughed.
Rose has one way to stop him.
All I have to do is inform Hasneti about this first.
However, it would be like siding with Hasneti in order to avoid siding with Limon, so it was not a viable method.
In the end, she has two choices.
condoning his actions.
Or go along at all.
“Are you sure you’re all right, Count? If I go to Africa alone and get caught, there will be a war right away, right?”
“….”
“War could be avoided if a princess who declared neutrality stood next to her and dried it.”
While declaring neutrality to prevent a civil war between the Seven Dragons, would you just sit by and watch a war break out?
Rose, who was silent while watching Limon ask with a smirk, finally let out a sigh.
“I lost.”
“Oh you want to go with me?”
“I have no choice anyway.”
Rose smiled bitterly.
I wonder if I had hung up the phone as soon as I got a call from Limon.
Once she heard the details from him, her choice was decided.
“I ask you to understand, Count. Originally, old people like me get anxious when traveling far away without a guardian accompanying them.”
Do you still feel sorry?
I laughed inadvertently at Limon, who brazenly called himself an old man and made excuses.
Rose suddenly put on a serious expression.
“But I also have a condition.”
“What conditions?”
“First of all, please promise me that there will be no other clan to accompany or dispatch to Africa besides the swordsman.”
The more people you dispatch, the higher the chance that you will be noticed by the Red Dragon Clan.
So, only Limon is going.
No other accompaniment is permitted.
Rose said firmly.
“If that’s the case, no problem.”
“Agreed. I’m busy right now anyway. We want to send them, but we don’t have enough manpower to send them.”
And Li Qingyu and Ainsha, who were sitting next to each other, readily accepted the condition.
In the first place, it was difficult to send a large number of people, so Limon stepped out directly.
It was difficult to carry out the search alone, but I still believed that Limon would be able to do it.
Li Qingyu smiled a little strangely.
“And one more thing, swordsmith, please thoroughly disguise yourself so that you won’t get caught.”
“…don’t worry about that.”
“yes. I’ve already prepared all the fake identities, so I won’t find out if I can.”
“Even when I see it right in front of me, I never notice. I bet you.”
Limon frowned.
For some reason, Li Qingyu smiled.
Even Ainsha, who said expressionlessly.
Although puzzled by the somewhat subtle reaction of the three, Rose was convinced.
She herself, who hired him as a violinist, knows how thorough Limon’s transformation techniques are.
If it was Li Qingyu who created the disguised identity there, there would be nothing to be discovered unless he did something very conspicuous.
“Finally, in Africa, please follow my instructions first under any circumstances.”
“Is it because you’re worried that I might do something conspicuous?”
“The swordsmith and I are in a different position.”
Rose said seriously.
Limon, who makes finding the turkey a priority, is willing to put up with some trouble for it.
However, Rose, who had to prioritize the stability of the Seven Dragons, could not accept such a small problem.
“Follow the instructions…”
“Don’t you like it?”
“No, I don’t care, but I’m worried about whether the Count will be okay.”
what are you worried about
Limon, who was staring at Rose’s beautiful face and fair skin, suddenly asked.
“Have you never been to Africa, Count?”
“I have never been there, but I know what it is like.”
“Really? Well then, it won’t matter.”
Limon let out a laugh at Rose’s straight answer.
As much as I’ve lived a long life, I know very well how big the difference is between what I know and what I hear.
Especially if the place is Rose, who has lived as an aristocrat and princess in Africa.
But he didn’t bother to point it out.
I just held out my hand.
“Please take good care of me in the future, Count.”
“All right.”
“Oh, and if you ever feel like changing the terms, let me know.”
“…?”
Why does Limon look at himself with a slightly mischievous expression, like an old soldier seeing a motivated recruit when he goes to the battlefield for the first time?
Though doubtful inside, Rose held his hand.
…without knowing what consequences his choice would bring.
