Chapter 334
"Don't worry about it."
Mila shook her head when she heard the Banshees maidens' thoughts.
She was one of the few among the Banshees who knew about the special relationship between Maria and Lamaline.
After all, when Maria took out the ring that symbolized her status in public, Maria seemed somewhat taken aback.
Clearly, Lamaline did not tell Maria what the ring meant.
From that moment on, Mila roughly guessed that Lamaline's choice of Maria was merely a desperate measure taken out of necessity.
However, more and more events occurred afterward that made it impossible for the two of them to separate their identities for the time being.
That's why Banshees queen.
The two were not, as outsiders speculated, Lamaline's secret lovers whom she had been meeting for many years.
As for his so-called private life now, given the previous circumstances, it's normal for it to be this way.
There's absolutely no need to worry about the Banshees Lord's romantic relationships...
Moreover, Kazdel has no interest in the complicated emotional relationship between a certain Royal Court's ruler and his queen, the Demon King.
Nobody has the energy for that.
So...
"This is not something we should be considering."
"But..."
Even though Mila had spoken up, the Banshees were still somewhat worried.
After all, they had indeed become increasingly dependent on Maria, their new queen, over the past few days.
She was like a monument, leading everyone out of the Banshee Capital and protecting them all the way... It would be a lie to say she had no feelings or thoughts.
Everyone was somewhat attracted to this kind of person.
After all, who wouldn't like someone who is strong, beautiful, and exceptionally talented?
However, since she was already a princess, everyone suppressed their own thoughts.
They're at least one of our own.
But now, with His Highness the Demon King suddenly joining the battle, it's causing some panic.
Although their lord is a rare beauty, His Highness the Demon King is no ordinary person either.
Even those with power, status, and good looks are not immune to unexpected events.
So...
"I feel we can't go on like this."
Soon, a Banshees maidservant offered an idea among the worried group.
We need a princess!
She spoke, her gaze resolute.
After much thought, it turns out that only family can truly touch a person's heart.
The current Banshee Court must have a princess!
This suggestion surprised the Banshees nearby.
After much thought, they realized they couldn't come up with a better solution, and they all nodded in agreement.
We need a princess!
"Then... who will give birth?"
"Then it is naturally Her Highness the Princess!"
"No, Your Highness has more important matters to attend to... This war is very serious, and we cannot allow Your Highness to be distracted!"
"Then let's get Lamaline pregnant?"
"Sigh... time flies. I've watched little Lamaline grow up, and she's already this age?"
"Who can argue with that?"
The Swarm Banshees gathered together, each one beautiful, but the words they uttered were rather startling.
This is considered a characteristic of the Banshees.
After all, due to their race, they will maintain a tall and beautiful appearance for most of their lives.
In fact, their bodies only show signs of aging in the last few minutes before they die.
Mila felt utterly helpless watching these people's discussion.
She really wanted to say that Lamaline and Maria were innocent, that their relationship was purely based on mutual benefit, and that there was not a trace of love or affection between them.
But this kind of news can't be said casually, so I had to keep quiet.
But soon, she noticed something else was wrong.
The pen is still here...
"Um?"
Mila's words drew the attention of the other Banshees.
They turned their heads in surprise and looked to the side.
On Lamaline's table, Lamaline's Bone Pen began to float up on its own, writing something in place.
The strange Banshees maidens curiously went over to look.
Above, there was only one sentence that Lamaline was writing.
"I... have been... listening...!!!"
Mila slowly read the words aloud, glancing at the last few bolded exclamation marks, and finally watching the Bone Pen slam down on the table as if in anger. Only then did she helplessly look up at everyone present.
Everyone awkwardly turned their heads away...
"What's wrong?"
As Maria walked with Lamaline through the conference room, Maria noticed that the person next to her had blushed again and frowned slightly.
Are you sick?
"No... it's nothing."
Lamaline stopped connecting with the Bone Pen, and a blush lingered on her delicate cheeks.
Those guys.
What on earth are they saying while I'm not around?!
Pregnancy... Princess!
Maria and I don't have that many thoughts, okay?
The more she pondered, the more shy Lamaline felt.
Hesitating for a moment, she also turned her head to look to the side.
Maria's appearance possesses a very cold and resolute beauty.
Although her face shape is gentle and beautiful, there is always a sharpness between her brows, making her look extremely dignified and elegant.
In contrast, Lamaline herself possesses a more gentle beauty.
Whether it's her facial features, her face shape, or anything else, she exudes a sense of gentleness.
From either perspective, both are stunning beauties.
If two people like these really get together and have a child...
And... what will that child be like?
It'll definitely look great, right?
Lamaline couldn't help but let her mind wander.
But all those thoughts were temporarily shelved as the conference room door opened.
They have no room to stop now...
"Your Highness."
All the commanders of the Royal Court were already seated, and upon seeing Maria, they all rose and bowed to her.
This is pure respect for ability.
Maria has won them over with her abilities, and they are willing to be loyal to her.
As for Lamaline to the side...
Everyone was used to this husband-and-wife team coming to meetings.
So there's nothing to be surprised about.
Soon, information about the past few days was also given to Maria.
"As for the Allied Forces, they remain silent, still arguing amongst themselves."
"Dukale sent in intelligence that Leithanien had begun assembling a force to try and defeat them, but they were all repelled and are currently not a problem."
"Everything else remains the same; food and security are as usual."
Nitze stood up and explained the current situation to Maria, little by little.
But after all that talk, it all boils down to just one question.
Is everything still the same?
Nitze spoke, the atmosphere at the scene became quite relaxed.
After all, everyone knows that the best course of action is to maintain the status quo and continue accumulating strength without interference... This is the plan that Maria previously agreed to, so there's no need to rush to change it.
But...
"..."
Maria remained silent this time.
After a brief pause, the commanders gradually became serious.
They knew Maria's personality.
Swift and decisive...
This was the first time they had ever seen Maria deep in thought...
Many people vaguely sensed that something was amiss.
Their attitude also became serious.
Maria also tilted her head slightly.
After her conversation with Kal'tsit yesterday, she realized that the threat posed by the Allied Forces had not only not disappeared, but had actually grown stronger.
This caused a slight shift in her attitude towards the Allied Forces.
She couldn't push the other party too hard... lest they completely give it their all.
However, we shouldn't relax too much; we should give the other party a chance to readjust.
The best solution is to get these people to withdraw voluntarily, thus alleviating this crisis.
But... since Kal'tsit issued the order, it means that someone within the Allied Forces already knows the ritual to summon the power of the Great Beast.
The fact that these people are alive also has an impact on the future.
With so many factors combined, Maria had to react.
"We need to end this war as soon as possible..."
She spoke, her tone calm.
The commanders standing nearby also stood up straight, their faces solemn.