I Reincarnated as a Wicked Girl
Chapter 7 Issues of Cancellation of Engagement and Duke's Plan
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Ren taught him how to make golems. Eva understood everything easily and she could make her own perfect golem. They also spent time making golems together until Ren decided to help him make a giant golem. Eva agreed to it easily and their day was over.
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I took out a magic crystal ball while sitting on the bed. Then I waited for a few minutes until the little thing was connected to Duke. In just two minutes, the crystal ball was connected and I could see Duke's face on the other side.
This surprised me enough. I thought that I only saw Duke sitting at his desk. But it turns out Robert was there too. The man noticed me and waved his hand with a smile.
My mouth twitched a little as I looked at her. Really, since when did these two people really become so familiar?
"You're in the capital?" Duke says. He recognized Eva's room in an instant.
I'm nodding. "Why go back to the main mansion?" i asked. "When I returned to the capital because I wanted to meet you" I said with a pitiful expression.
Seeing him, the Duke's face twitched. He was troubled by Eva's sad expression. But Eva did not notice him and said again. "I want to see Evan ~"
"The baby is sleeping now." replied the Duke later.
I blinked. It's already night. Evan should have fallen asleep. "What about mom?"
"He is too"
"So why did you move there? Is there a sudden job?" I pretended to ask with an innocent expression.
The Duke sculpted for a while before nodding reluctantly. He didn't say anything.
"Dad, I heard you had a conflict with the king over the engagement issue" I said softly. I can't help but ask. Because if I don't ask, Duke won't say anything.
Duke jerks. "Who told you that problem?" The Duke asked back while frowning unhappily. She thought, Eva got the news from Denis.
"The news is widespread in Father's capital" I replied softly. "Nobody told me" I lied. "I even heard that you broke off my engagement unilaterally with the king"
Duke's face turned ugly. "The engagement will be cancelled. It won't continue" he said coldly. Duke suspects Eva will plead with him to continue the engagement.
Eva in the past would probably have done it. But Eva is now, she is very indifferent and does not even care.
"That doesn't matter" I muttered.
The duke blinked in shock upon seeing his extremely relaxed response.
"But the current political situation is very hostile. Cancellation of engagement can ruin everything. We have to be patient. Cancellation of engagement can be done later. For now we just have to wait." I said slowly.
The talk of this engagement only got here. We changed the subject. Of course we're talking about other things, like Evan and their circumstances.
Robert just stood in the corner and watched. He did not respond or interrupt the conversation of the father and son. Until finally their conversation is over.
"Good night dad and Masta." I waved my hand. "Don't forget to rest and don't work too hard" I said. Although stamina could be restored with potions, it was still an unhealthy pattern. Due to mental exhaustion absolutely could not be restored with potions.
Duke and Robert waved their hands. Then the crystal ball in front of them dimmed and returned to its original color.
"What about the Magic Tower?" Duke's face immediately turned serious as Eva began to leave. They were in serious talks before. But the little girl suddenly came uninvited and they had to change their attitude in an instant.
"I told Dean" Robert replied.
"I don't want that stupid king to press me again. It's time to put an end to that. I won't hide and pretend I don't know anymore" the Duke said as he gritted his teeth in annoyance.
Duke has not been very interested in politics. He ignored his faction as well as the rumors about his being in the capital. As if he wasn't involved with any of that. The Duke only wanted to live in peace so he did not want to get too involved with others.
But who would have thought that his attitude made the nobles underestimate him. They even spread ugly rumors about her and also her daughter. His own faction had even always used his name and fame to do things beyond morals. Even the king was also involved with the nobles, when to be honest, the Duke trusted the man a little.
Duke hates them. He would not trust those nobles or kings anymore. He would not pretend to be stupid and let everyone suppress him again. He will get out of his comfort zone and retaliate.
He decided on this matter ever since the king started showing hostility to him.
Three days ago, there was an astounding incident in the royal hall of Well. At that time Duke began to express his opinion to cancel the engagement. And of course the King refused him outright.
The king even said "You're too selfish. Do you think by canceling the engagement of those kids you can set your foot higher?" The king insinuated.
The king never said this to the Duke, considering they were still related to the family. But the King grew suspicious of the Duke as he got the report from Marquis Zent. After the Duke comes to her to call off the engagement, the King's suspicions mount that the Duke is desperate for power and intends to stage a coup.
The Duke who heard the words of the King felt that his heart was very sour. He never expected that the king would insinuate him in front of many people.
The Duke stared at the king. "If I really want a higher position, I can do it from the beginning. I can even replace the position of king" the arrogant Duke said. Making everyone from the king faction gawk in shock and fear. Because according to them, Duke began to show his true face.
In contrast to the king faction, the Court Faction was extremely excited when he heard the Duke's statement.
"Don't think you can harm my daughter or I will completely destroy this kingdom of yours" the Duke said coldly. Then he died the royal hall in a disrespectful manner.
After the incident, the Duke returned to the main mansion because he was worried about Diana and Evan's safety. He thought the main mansion was safer because there was a magic barrier there. So that there will be no foreign intruders who enter carelessly because of the magic barrier.
Then he also began to form a cooperation with the Magic Tower through Robert. It was necessary that their relationship really deteriorated and the royal faction decided to press them hard.