"Prince Seiya's answer remained the same: if the Golden Princess did not oppose the marriage, then he would approve as well.
"But if the Golden Princess did not agree to this engagement, then no one could force him. Otherwise, he would not be polite."
Hearing the secretary's report, Guelkyniv revealed a bitter smile.
"Just moments ago, I was mocking those fools trying to use marriage alliances to establish ties with the Empire.
"But on second thought, it seems I am one of them as well."
"Your Majesty the Emperor, this subordinate believes that even if Your Majesty does not form a marriage alliance with the Golden Princess, since we fought together this time against the Sorcerer Kingdom, the Empire and Prince Seiya should have established a certain degree of friendship, shouldn't we?
"Moreover, regarding the Golden Princess, there are rumors within the Kingdom that she is no simple person, so..."
Before the secretary could finish, Guelkyniv raised a hand to interrupt him.
"Friendship? Even among ordinary people, such things are not necessarily reliable, much less between nations.
"In this world, only interests are eternal.
"I already knew that the Golden Princess was no simple person. But the fact that Prince Seiya cared so much about the Golden Princess's wishes and thoughts only proves that their relationship is close.
"If I marry the Golden Princess, it will make the ties between us even more secure."
"But if King Zanac V and Old King Rambos III agree to this marriage, then as a Royal Family princess, Princess Lana would be unable to resist, wouldn't she?"
Although the Royal Family held lofty status and enjoyed wealth and glory from birth, there were often times when they could not act as they wished, such as with their own marriage arrangements.
"Heh. That might indeed