The opponent's strength exceeded her own estimates, which was something that Erin had never imagined.

Because no matter from which direction, including personality, Charlotte doesn't seem to be the kind of person who works particularly hard, and her strength shouldn't be as strong as it is.

However, people's physiques are different, and for ordinary people, the prohibitive second-order threshold is like a joke in front of her, and without anyone knowing, her strength surpasses that of the vast majority of people.

At this moment, Erin seems to be in a bit of a dilemma.

Due to the influence of worldly affairs, her strength has progressed slowly, and although her combat power should still not be weak, it is somewhat difficult to defeat Charlotte, who is already stronger than her in the quality of her magic power.

Although the warrior's close-quarters combat ability is stronger than that of the mage, under the gap in rank, this ability is completely compensated for by the mage's magic quality.

Magicians who have reached the second order can easily block the ordinary slashes of the warriors with a simple release of magic power, and if they want to use martial arts, then the magician's magic also has room to sing.

Taking a deep breath, Erin slowly looked up and met Charlotte's eyes.

The little princess was staring at her with an emotionless gaze, the temperature of which was unusually low to a freezing point that she had never touched, and Erin couldn't help but think that she might have to suffer some bitter consequences for her recklessness.

However, her hunch did not happen.

After a while, and a moment later, the two of them still just looked at each other briefly.

"Why don't you do it." Erin finally spoke, "It stands to reason that in the face of someone who bullied you, shouldn't you slap you back?" Why not get your hands dirty? ”

"I didn't control my emotions well today, and if you want to find another opportunity like this to slap me in the future, it's a little difficult."

There was a hint of ridicule in her voice, as if it was aimed at the girl's weakness.

It stands to reason that in the situation that he is at a disadvantage, it seems unwise to keep taunting his opponent, and if he provokes the anger of the opponent, he is afraid that he will suffer a serious crime - but in this world, there are so few things that can make Erin afraid.

She always likes to stick to her way of behaving and is fearless.

Seeing that the girl didn't speak, Erin narrowed her eyes, as if she thought of something, and laughed: "Are you worried about his punishment?" That's right, after all, I'm his most important partner, and it's very likely that we'll go through a lifetime of life together, and you're just a pitiful prop, the kind that will be thrown away when you run out."

"Almost." Charlotte interrupted her coldly, her voice no longer softer, "Punishment? I'm sorry, but I don't think he'll punish me even if I do it to you, beat you until you can't walk, show off your face at today's dinner, or even make you lose your breath. ”

"It is true that if a partner and close person dies because of another person, he will surely have a terrible anger in his heart, but if I use the excuse that 'I have no control over my power in the conflict you have caused,' do you think he will still be angry and want to kill me to avenge you—no, no, because it is a fact, and he cannot blame me from any point of view."

"So the most he can do is to distance himself from me, imprison me, and torment me until his anger dissipates as the time of your death drags on, and how long will that time be? One month? A year? Decade? Ten years at most, after all, you are not married, you have not turned your emotions into a connection between blood relatives, and by that time, I am definitely not dead, and I can even stand with him in front of your tombstone to 'lay flowers' for you and send a hypocritical apology. ”

"Besides, if I did, it wouldn't have turned out to be what I said - after he calmed down, he would analyze the situation, and even think that your death was a good thing for him."

"You have dealt with your father and taken control of your family, but you have not inherited the title of Duke after all, you are not a real Duchess, if you die, your family needs to choose a new heir, and I believe that he will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to rob you of your efforts - who made you drive out all your competitors."

“.” Erin's throat was a little dry, but she still habitually narrowed her eyes, "Did he tell you?" ”

Charlotte's words are true.

Because of her gender, if she wants to take the position of the head of the family and control the power of Karan, she must exile all potential heirs, far away, the kind that cannot be recovered, in order to be 100% sure of her victory.

If he dies now, then it is really likely that he made a wedding dress for Lynn.

Without Charlotte as an example, she could think of a series of solutions on her own.

For example, pull a baby out of a corner and tell her family that it is her and his child - although they have not had a real relationship, anyone knows that they are very close, and it seems not a particularly surprising thing to have children.

As for blood relations.

Don't underestimate the sinister nature of people's hearts.

In this world, in order to compete for family property, too many people have worked the way to crack and verify the bloodline.

With a slight sigh, Charlotte smiled faintly, as if she was very confident: "Maybe you're right, but you still haven't done it yet." ”

"Why don't you give it a try? Maybe it might turn out the way you think. ”

"Stop provoking me." Charlotte's voice was cold, but the fluctuations in the magic around her body gradually slowed down, "I won't do it." ”

"Huh? Really don't give it a try? Are you afraid that I have any magic items on me? ”

"Huh." Smiling softly sarcastically, Charlotte said calmly, "I don't care if you have so-called magic items on you, and it's not because I'm soft-hearted and don't want to do anything with you. ”

"I just don't think there's any need for that."

"Not necessary?" This time it was Erin's turn to be curious, "Why isn't it necessary?" Isn't that a good thing? It is good for you and for him. ”

"Yes, it's a good thing, but it doesn't make sense." Charlotte's smile was a little bitter, "I could have killed you here, but so what." ”

"He may not punish me too much, and maybe I can regain his affection later, but I don't seem to deserve it—because I've become a selfish and bad person, and I've achieved it in a despicable way."

"Tsk." Erin pulled a sneer, "Still timid." As long as it can be obtained, what about the despicable means? ”

"Nope." Charlotte coldly dismissed her words, "If that's all there is, that's fine." ”

"However, my actions will make you happen."

"It is often said that the best people are the dead."

"If you die, die at my hands, and he can't blame me for my 'mistake', then in his heart, he will definitely remember you forever because of this incident, and let you stay in a position where you could not exist and do not deserve to exist - this result is based on your malice towards me, and I cannot accept a person who wants to kill me standing on my head and haunting the person I like forever."

"You don't deserve it!!"

Charlotte's last words were shouted out, and they landed in Erin's ears so bitter that they almost tore her heart.

She couldn't maintain her composure any longer, and sneered, "I'm not worthy, are you worthy?" ”

"Huh."

Charlotte didn't answer, just looked at the other party's rare gaffe and laughed.

"Who knows? Anyway, as long as I'm here, you can't be the only one. ”

"Neither are you!"

"So what! I don't force someone to break in when they want to change their clothes, and I don't give a mean scold to someone who is rude in the first place - I don't feel so sad, sad, or even out of shape because of their words! ”

"You"

Erin took a deep breath, as if she couldn't find any more words to refute it, and turned to leave the room.

However, after leaving the room, no one noticed, the vitriolity on her face was swept away, and a faint smile was brought to her fingers.

"Bastard, if it weren't for you, why would I have to endure such abuse."

"Tonight, you'll have to make it up to me."

Accompanied by melodious music, the celebratory dinner at the palace is about to begin.

After a short ball, the king, who looked much older than he had ever been, walked to the platform with a smile on his face.

His face was red, and his steps were flying, as if he thought that his kingdom would continue to move on to a higher mountain after surviving a crisis.

"Thank you, after this battle, we have seen the strength of the Rhine."

"We are majestic and unstoppable, no one can stop us, rebellion, blue ground, or. Something of a higher level. ”

"Our soldiers can clear all obstacles for us, no one can stop us, we will definitely be able to stand on the top of the world, and let the Rhine become a legend and myth passed on by everyone!"

The king's impassioned words drew overwhelming applause, but he still found that among the courtiers, there were still people who fished in troubled waters and did not applaud.

But he couldn't say anything more to her.

Because she is one of the greatest heroes of this war, and she is the future duchess who cannot be crowned.

Squinting his eyes slightly, King Rhine didn't say anything, deliberately pretended not to see, turned around and beckoned, and let Charlotte come up to the stage.

When the little princess in full costume walked up to the high platform, the people present applauded more fervently than the other person as if possessed by a fanaticism, but perhaps it seemed that it was not appropriate to think that she would be more enthusiastic than to greet the king, so the applause gradually faded again.

However, in the process of decline, the loud and somewhat shrill applause of the Duchess of Karan was so conspicuous.

The king was a little angry in his heart, but in front of the public, he couldn't attack directly, he could only comfort himself, Miss Karan's character was like this, everyone knew it, and the relationship between the two girls might be better.

Charlotte, who came to the stage, did not say anything stinky and long, but after a brief speech, she stepped down from the stage and walked around the courtiers with the king, as a little attendant, watching him talk and laugh with the people around him.

It's unknown here, and everything seems to be perfectly normal.

Until, he came to Miss Karan, who had to come.

"Hey, Miss Karan." The king greeted the young lady who represented the family of Karan very kindly, "Good evening. ”

"Good evening, Your Excellency." Erin raised her glass and touched it lightly with the king, smiling faintly, "I wish you good health." ”

“.”

The king was stunned by her words.

No, it's not his birthday, why did he suddenly say "good health" after greetings?

Although the king at this time did not say that he was in the prime of life, his health was not bad, there was no serious illness, and he was indeed quite healthy, but listening to Irene's inexplicable tone, the king felt that she didn't seem to have said such an almighty blessing because she had nothing to say.

Squinting slightly, the king chuckled and said, "You too, take care of yourself." ”

"Not really." Erin said casually, "I'm still young, and I can live as long as I don't have to take care of my body." ”

“.”

The king finally realized that there was a clear thorn in the other man's words, his brow furrowed, and he was about to speak, but Erin's gaze suddenly passed over to him, looking at Charlotte behind him.

"Your Excellency, on this occasion, you are not taking the eldest prince, but this princess, your Royal Highness, do you want to train her to be your heir?" She smiled exaggeratedly.

The king's voice grew cold: "Miss, I respect you, but forgive me for not liking such jokes. ”

"Well, are you angry?" The girl blinked coquettishly, "Don't be angry, I don't mean to object, after all, I am also a woman, and I am also quite interested in seeing the birth of a queen." ”

"You"

"By the way, recently, among the people, the rumors of His Royal Highness are quite popular, if she wears the crown at this time, I think it won't cause too many people to oppose it, right?"

"Shut up!"

The king was furious, and in an instant the loud voice drowned out all the voices, and the whole room fell silent for a moment.

However, Erin ignored the other party's emotions very carelessly, and said with a smile: "Eh, don't be angry, don't be angry, just kidding, but don't be angry, let my words come true—I'm not ready to be a prophet." ”

"Guards!" The king shouted, "Get her out of here!!" ”

By this time, he had realized that something was wrong.

It stands to reason that no one would dare to provoke the king like this, but Erin did.

The king did not think that she was a madman who had lost her mind and could say such taboo words in public.

He keenly sensed that the other party must have some purpose.

Therefore, even if the other party has a high reputation in the Rhine because of his contribution to the war and the fame of his family, at this moment, he has to use some violent means to shut her up.

When the king's shouts rang out through the audience, the gate slammed open amid the unexplained gaze of all, and a group of armed guards came in sonorous steps.

However, they were not dressed in the silver armor of the palace guards.

And, the man in the lead, made the king's pupils constrict.