Dungeon King: My Goblins Have Captured Countless Female Players

Howard spoke up, "Do you believe that the new culture stripped you of your princess’s status? But you still hold that title. I think this could also be interpreted as a complex family dispute. I advise you to let go of your hatred."

Mary, as if a rabbit stepped on its tail, suddenly stood up from her seat, pointing aggressively at Howard’s nose and berating him like a quarrelsome woman.

The surrounding guards quickly drew their swords, directing them at Howard.

"You think I only lost my father’s affection and the respect of the courtiers?" Mary exclaimed.

"Let me tell you, I lost my status as a princess. When Cranmer, the great teacher, announced my parents’ divorce, he also declared that I was a bastard. I’ve been caught in the tides of history, enduring suffering you can’t possibly imagine. A princess, legitimate in her parents’ marriage, becomes a bastard after their divorce, losing all her rights to succession. Even if I speak of it, would you dare believe it?"

Howard was somewhat shaken by this revelation, looking at Mary with new understanding, realizing that her earlier words towards him were, perhaps, justifiable.

His anger subsided as he said, "We are in an era where new and old cultures collide, and some matters and regulations are not yet perfectly established. I sympathize with your plight, Princess Mary."

The second prince then addressed Howard, "Alright, my wife understands now. Tell us the purpose of your visit."

Howard urged the second prince to withdraw from the war, pointing out that Nora currently had a significant advantage.

The prince disagreed, considering it naive to advise retreat before even engaging in battle.

Howard explained, "It’s not like that. As an outstanding lord, you need to recognize which wars are worth fighting and which are not. When faced with a winnable war, one should advance triumphantly, seizing territory. But in a war that cannot be won and has already dragged on, one should find a way to minimize losses and exit the conflict as soon as possible."