Chapter 26

Meredith thought this would be a pretty attractive offer for him.

However, the Emperor’s expression upon hearing Meredith’s words was not as bright as she had expected.

Meredith was momentarily perplexed when the expected result did not come out, but then calmly continued.

“As part of that, I will be by your side and help you both physically and mentally so that your Majesty can consolidate the imperial power.”

“…….”

“If the Schwartz family goes down, the empress dowager will be weakened. Naturally.”

“…you.”

After a long silence, he finally opened his mouth.

“You seem convinced that the dowager has a very close relationship with the Schwartz family.”

“Yes.”

Meredith nodded with an expressionless face.

“The two forces have a plan to oust Your Majesty and appoint Prince Fabien as the new emperor of Valtejain.”

“Is there any evidence that the Schwartz family feels the same way? So far, it’s just speculation.”

“I heard.”

The emperor stared at Meredith.

“The fact that the Schwartz family joined hands with the Empress Dowager to make my sister the next empress.”

“……”

“In the process, I became your Majesty’s Empress because it was simply a hand that they gave to throw away.”

A consumable that won’t hurt them no matter what happens.

Empress Dowager Blair and the Schwartz family most likely felt that way.

“It must also be because they did not want a third force to intervene in this fight. The Empress Dowager is of the Schwartz family.”

“…… ”

“Until we drive them out.”

Meredith swore reverently with one hand on her chest.

“I will live only for Your Majesty’s sake.”

“…… ”

“Will you accept my deal?”

Meredith stared at the hand and soon held Theodore’s hand with a smile.

It was the beginning of the second act of marriage.