Chapter 162 — It’s Official.
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Francois was expectant, waiting at his Audience Hall in the company of his also enthusiastic youngest son, fidgety to the Lady’s and Crown Prince’s arrival.
Parent and child had made their escape from Duke Sylfinnier’s office successfully and walked to the Audience Hall, the Emperor was supposed to attend his subjects at, according to His Grace.
The path they coursed was quiet as Francois only focused on leading the way a few steps ahead of his child who shyly followed, slowly growing anxious to be left with his unattainable Father and preoccupied with the possibility of not being able to properly converse with him as he was supposed to.
Nonetheless, the indifferent Emperor had other things in mind as he took more steps through his Palace’s corridors.
The man was joyous in a childish victory and aware that his schedule did not have any subject to receive this morning, his mood only heightened in leisure.
’What should I do~? The cute child as a daughter-in-law ~... My Grandchildren might earn Izeneya by only being her offspring~ hohoho~’
His imagination was going berserk in anticipation of an uncertain future. Yet the delight of the illusion filled his chest with fresh tingling happiness, for the girl had gained his favour outstandingly quick with her gracious behaviour.
’... But Zeleskiaz... Sigh... He might be my heir but... The cute child might resent me later for offering that inconsiderate brat to take her as bride.....’ — The Monarch thought.
Francois was aware that his son lacked the delicacy the Lady deserved to be treated with. Moreover, he was ignorant that his son’s heart was amassing an unexpected emotion within him... which was slowly driving him into developing the necessary care to treat the Lovely Lady.
’... Although he doesn’t deserve her, I can still annoy Orland with this, Haha! He must be fainting at the idea as I happily take a stroll, Phwahahwa!!’
His walk continued, eventually reaching the Doors of his Hall.