Chapter 173
"Emmett, have you thought about future generations?"
This was the question Liv threw at Emmett while covered with a thin summer blanket before falling asleep. Emmett’s face showed consideration for a moment before he answered in a casual tone.
"It seems you’re thinking of passing the throne to Lartman, is that right?"
"Yes, that’s right."
"And you’re worried about conflicts arising over the legitimacy issue."
"That’s right too."
"Then there’s no need to worry about it right now."
Liv’s eyes widened roundly, wondering if he might have a solution, but what came from his mouth was unexpected.
"You’ve only just ascended to the throne, and there will be plenty of time to think about methods. Even if the successor you establish loses the throne, would that be entirely Liv’s fault?"
As the meaning in Emmett’s words suggested, Liv might be worrying too much. Even if problems arise after Liv’s death, how could that be Liv’s responsibility alone?
But Liv wanted to clarify this issue. Although previously she had felt no sense of belonging anywhere and held no affection for her parents, now she had accepted this country as her own and felt grateful to her parents. So she wanted to make a wise decision for this country’s sake.
"Actually, I don’t think adopting a suitable child would be bad. Though whether people would recognize that child as a Gracia is another issue..."