“Speak,” Cade replied lightly.

“..Now, I would like to inform you that the conflict between Aiden and Clemington has intensified and war is approaching. The kingdom of Aiden is a small country, but there are many warriors who are born from Viking blood.

“So?”

If I could give one hit to that relaxed face.. Enoch gritted his teeth.

He had grown to hate this.

Enoch defined his feelings for Cade.

“If Aiden crosses Clemington, the next will be the Charope Empire, so I ask for your help.”

“Reinforcements. That’s it?”

Enoch wished he could just slap that cheeky mouth that asked knowingly.

Enoch continued speaking in a suppressed voice. “I also urge you to strengthen the alliance through marriage with Princess April of Clemington.”

That was all Enoch had to say to the Emperor as Prince of Clemington.

The emperor was smiling as he looked at Enoch without the slightest bit of agitation.

“What does Charope get out of it?”

As if putting a mouse on the palm of his hand, he was testing Enoch and weighing Clemington’s fortune.

“You will get an eternal ally. Also, Princess April is considered one of the best wizards in the kingdom, so it will definitely help.”

“To send Clemington’s greatest power to Charope. I understand your determination.”

It was a strategy to lose one and gain one. Charope had a very small number of wizards compared to the vast empire’s territory.

It was Clemington’s judgment that there was no reason not to accept this offer.

“Definitely a good offer.” Cade rubbed his chin. “But unfortunately, I will not accept the offer.”

“Your Majesty!”

Enoch raised his head. Even though he came here on a whim of duty, he was still the prince of Clemington.

He was fully aware that Clemington’s fortunes were now on his shoulders.

Enoch knelt on the floor.

He was born a noble prince, and it was something he had never done before, but it was natural.

There was no one in this world who did not bow his head in front of the Emperor of Charope.

“Please reconsider one more time. Clemington’s fate is at stake. Think of the years that we have spent with the borders side by side for so long..

“Enoch Clemington. Come up with a better suggestion than that. You are an excellent international lawyer. Think about what I want from you.”

Enoch blinked at Cade’s slow words. His blank head was spinning.

What could Emperor Cade wish for?

In front of him, Enoch was nothing more than a dwarf. As for what he wanted..

Enoch’s mouth went dry.

‘Ah.’

There was only one thing Emperor Cade wanted.

Abella Amerigo.

Enoch could bet everything on that woman.

But, he wasn’t able to force someone to move her heart.

‘Think more, Enoch.’

Now about what was going to offend Cade’s nerves the most. Abella was now..

‘Arsene Sirius?’

Enoch raised his head. Cade’s deep smile appeared on his dilated pupils.

Since Sirius was a family of long-time public servants, he was an opponent that cannot be purged. No matter how high his status was as the Emperor.

However, if someone attacked Sirius, that was a different story. Whether it was a grudge or some other reason, if Sirius was shaken by someone else.

The Emperor would not miss that opportunity. And the Emperor was hoping that Enoch would act as the trigger.

The Emperor rolled his eyes brightly. “Good idea, Prince Enoch.”

Got caught in a trap

Enoch felt the trap attached to him grow stronger.

“If you do that, I will accept everything. I will make sure that Princess April is treated not as my wife, but as the Great Duke of the Charope Empire.”

In the end, he was saying that he was going to skip all the good things. Enoch clenched his teeth.

“In return, I promise you Charope’s infinite support for this war.”

No matter how unfair and unjust, what Enoch could say now was decided.

“..I’m sorry. Your Majesty.”

*

Cade left the hotel first. This secret place is suitable as a secret meeting place.

Soon, Cade’s knights would collect Enoch and secretly drop him off at a suitable place so that no one could find out about today’s meeting.

Cade got into a black carriage that was waiting in front of the hotel. Even though he had spent the whole night awake, he had a clear mind.