Chapter 958: Volume 31: The Hand That Covers the Sky, - 2: Those Who Plot Against Others Are Bound to Be Plotted Against
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"What does Grand Duke Antonescu hope for me to do?" Komer asked directly after a brief contemplation.
Military support seemed a bit premature at the moment, and Komer also believed that the Northern Alliance would not dare to intervene with martial power in a country like Basarabia, which was not weak, and such actions could easily push Basarabia to his side. They were more likely to exert pressure on Basarabia to submit through political and diplomatic means, especially while his control over Nicosia was still unstable. They believed this approach would be more effective.
So what was he now supposed to do?
"Lord Komer, I think if we could represent our close relationship in some enriching ways, it would surely help to relieve some of the pressure Grand Duke Antonescu is currently facing," Mechetilev relaxed a bit as Komer nodded in approval of his suggestion.
"For instance, an alliance through marriage with Lady Princess Furina?" Komer asked with a half-smile.
Mechetilev scratched his head awkwardly and replied with a smile, "Lord Komer, do you really think Princess Furina would be demeaning herself by marrying you?"
"No, no, I didn’t mean that at all. I just felt that someone of Princess Furina’s status shouldn’t be involved in dirty and ugly politics. I would prefer that Furina maintains a cleaner and more peaceful state of mind in her interactions with me," Komer said calmly.
Mechetilev looked up at Komer, surprised, trying to ascertain whether Komer was joking or being sarcastically critical, but what he saw was the sincere light in Komer’s eyes.
After a slight sigh, Mechetilev felt a bit puzzled by the young man before him. To be able to turn the tables in Nicosia, to trample strong men like Philip, Ebson, Nissa, and Zellin underfoot, to play the deeply rooted Church of Light at his whims, forcing the Church to retreat step by step, to carve out a territory in the Southern Mediterranean single-handedly—such a man uttering these words was truly astonishing to Mechetilev.
"Lord Komer, I must admit I feel somewhat ashamed, but what I want to say is, the marriage issue of Princess Furina is ultimately up to her. Perhaps Grand Duke Antonescu or the country of Basarabia will bring her some troubles and pressure, but I don’t think that’s the deciding factor. We wouldn’t trade a girl’s happiness for anything."