Chapter 296

"So... so the Princess is such a proactive person?"

"Wow... even the Lord is scratching his back, judging from the looks of it... it seems like Her Highness the Princess's attack is quite intense?"

"Speaking of which, you all saw Her Highness's battle yesterday, right... Her Highness seems to have excellent physical fitness?"

"Can Your Excellency handle it? I remember her performance in the guard training courses has always been rather unpredictable."

"It's not subtle, it's barely passable... What kind of powerful guard training courses do we Banshees have? The external instructors all said that little Lamaline wasn't suited for swordsmanship training, and continuing to train her would just be a waste..."

"So... Little Lamaline is the one on the bottom?"

"It seems so..."

The Banshees whispered, their words tinged with anticipation.

Although the situation is bad right now... it shouldn't come to a complete standstill.

Most of the manpower that could be deployed has already been deployed. Those who remain here are mostly Banshees who are not needed for the time being in finance or culture.

All they can do now is worry about the relationship between Lamaline and Maria.

Although there is no clear evidence, everyone knows that the so-called princess status is more like a cover-up and something forced upon her.

Even if Lamaline had many ideas, it was unlikely that she would suddenly appoint someone no one knew as her queen.

Still on the battlefield.

Considering Maria's formidable combat prowess, they likely guessed that Lamaline had traded her status as a queen for Maria's assistance.

Their current situation is somewhat similar to a sham marriage.

Although they were in contact, there was no emotional foundation between them.

What the Banshees wanted to do was, within the limits of what was possible, consider how to keep Maria there.

After all, they had personally experienced Maria's power...

Being powerful enough to be welcomed anywhere would make one a popular destination.

They were still pondering it.

Maria silently turned her head away.

Lamaline, whose face was being cupped in her hands, was also somewhat puzzled.

She followed Maria's gaze and could only see the tightly closed door.

"What's wrong?"

She murmured softly.

"There are people at the door... twelve of them,"

Maria spoke calmly, her overly precise words leaving everyone momentarily bewildered.

But Lamaline quickly realized what was happening.

She was stunned for a moment, then her face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.

Breathe... exhale.

"Everyone, come in!"

Lamaline gritted her teeth and gave the order.

The Banshees who had been watching the spectacle from the entrance were stunned for a moment.

After a moment, they looked at each other, hesitated, and then went into the room.

No more, no less, exactly twelve.

Exactly the same as the one in The Maria!

"You... you!"

Lamaline's face immediately flushed red with embarrassment.

She knew that the other person probably couldn't hear her whispering with Maria.

But the thought of the other party seeing her completely overwhelmed by Maria made her feel as the ruler of the Royal Court shatter into pieces.

This made her feel quite unwell.

But after a moment, she couldn't bring herself to actually scold the other person.

After all, these were loyal subjects who had held their ground on the battlefield yesterday, although it was indeed somewhat improper for them to engage in such an action as eavesdropping.

But it's not really a problem.

So she just silently clenched her fists under the table before speaking.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

After saying that, she didn't forget to pull her face out of Maria's hand.

If she doesn't even make this much preparation, then she'll really lose all her face!

The Banshees nearby were also suppressing their laughter.

The way he bowed his head made Lamaline, who was standing next to him, grit her teeth involuntarily.

"What exactly do you want? If not, you can help organize the troops in the city!"

Is she too gentle, or do Banshees also have a rebellious phase?

No matter what, I am still your lord, right?

Such blatant snickering?

What does that count for?

"No... actually, there is something else."

Seeing that Little Lamaline was genuinely agitated and angry, the other Banshees dared not continue their teasing.

A moment later, the Banshees in charge of the festival celebrations emerged.

She placed her hands on her waist, and within moments, her smile vanished, replaced by an extremely serious expression.

"Your Majesty... although now is not the right time, I feel that you must complete your wedding with Her Highness the Princess."

"A... wedding?!"

Lamaline was stunned for a moment, then her brows furrowed sharply.

"A wedding at this time?!"

The entire city is on the verge of collapse, and instead of focusing on repairing the city's infrastructure, they're holding a wedding?

What kind of suggestion is this?

Almost on the spot, Lamaline was about to refuse.

The Banshees who spoke wasn't making excuses... she had truly come prepared!

"Your Majesty, I know you feel this is untimely, but in my opinion, it is indeed the most urgent matter at present!"

The Banshees continued speaking, her eyes resolute.

Lamaline's initial attempt to refuse also faltered slightly.

After a moment of silence, she tilted her head slightly, signaling the other person to continue.

The Banshees exchanged glances, then lowered their heads to begin their analysis.

"Everyone witnessed what happened yesterday... Her Highness the Princess's performance has earned her a great deal of prestige among the people."

"In contrast, although we have also been resisting, we have not been able to build up enough prestige for you. Now that the great disaster has passed and a new one has not yet appeared, many people are dissatisfied with you."

"Moreover, people's hearts are also restless... They are uneasy, unsure whether they will be able to wait for the next opportunity."

Banshees spoke, she took a deep breath and resolutely stepped forward.

"Whether it's to reassure the citizens or to maintain the stability of your position, you must complete the ceremony with Her Highness the Princess... I know what you're worried about, but what I want to say is that there's no need for excessive ceremonies; you just need to step forward and prove this to everyone."

"Your people need a leader, but even more so, they need a spiritual hero..."

Banshees spoke, she secretly glanced at Maria beside her, seemingly anticipating her opinion.

After all, judging from what she had just glimpsed, Maria seemed to have the upper hand in the relationship between the two.

And this is something we must try to address by starting with Maria.

"This..."

Upon hearing the Banshees mention this, Lamaline hesitated for a moment before slightly turning her head away.

Even she had to admit that what the other person said made sense.

The situation in the city is indeed quite unstable at present, with the vast majority of people still immersed in grief and fear of the future.

Whatever actions they take next, they must first stabilize morale.

Otherwise, the Allied Forces wouldn't even need to come; they would have collapsed on their own side first.

The best way to stabilize public sentiment is to build on Maria's achievements from yesterday.

Maria's achievements alone are enough to impress everyone.

Once she announces her relationship with Maria, everyone will naturally share the same admiration for Maria with her...

In other words...

People's hearts can be stabilized...

This is definitely a method worth trying.

But Lamaline seemed hesitant at this moment.

She hesitated, glancing at the aloof woman beside her, and gritted her teeth slightly.

The Banshees, however, realized the delicate nature of the situation.

After a few moments of hesitation, several more Banshees stepped forward and bowed slightly to the two people present.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Queen... please announce it."

"Your Majesty, Her Highness the Princess..."

"Your Excellency..."

The number of twelve Banshees wasn't large; in just a short while, they all stepped forward.

They knew that their actions were somewhat akin to forcing a resignation...

But there's no way around it.

For the royal city, for the Banshee Court, for everyone.

They all hoped that Lamaline could get married to Maria.

Ideally, something should actually happen, so that the bond between the two parties can be strengthened.

Such thoughts are indeed somewhat dark and disgusting.

But for the Banshees, this was truly the only option they had.

Their fragile condition requires a powerful stimulant like Maria's to truly sustain them!

As more and more Banshees began to offer their opinions, Lamaline's expression grew increasingly subtle.

After gritting her teeth for a long time, she could only raise her head and look at Maria beside her.

The expectant look on her face suggested that she agreed with the other Banshees's ideas.

Maria remained silent for a while before letting out a quiet sigh.

"I have no objection..."

"... Thank you, Your Highness."

Upon hearing Maria state her position, clear joy appeared on everyone's faces.

After letting out a long breath, they all bowed deeply to him.

After being led away, they said their goodbyes and quickly left.

They need to prepare quickly so that they can share this good news with others.