Chapter 680
In Central Palace Tetra, the Emperor’s Office...
“... You’re just fooling around.”
It was early morning when Harriet and Reinhart went to see her.
Charlotte’s response to their words was dismissive and cold. Both Harriet and even Reinhart turned pale at her reaction.
“Yes, you have to get married. It’s something you must do. It’s your duty, your responsibility, and part of state affairs. I’m glad you understand that.”
Marriage... As Reinhart had insisted the day before, it was inevitable. There was no longer any choice in the matter. The only question that remained was how many more he would have to wed in the future.
Charlotte understood this all too well, and even suspected he might have to marry more than he had initially agreed to.
“Of course, you’ll have to marry Olivia Lanche, and Airi as well. It might be challenging, but you might even have to marry Riana, even if it means forcing the issue. And if that’s still not enough, you might have to marry someone we don’t yet know about to forge a political alliance...”
“W-what? R-Riana...?! N-no, that’s not...!”
“What do you mean by ‘not’? If you have to, then you have to marry her as well.”
Reinhart was startled by Charlotte’s drastic suggestion, and Harriet’s face grew pale.
“B-but still... still...!”