"Irene?" Sophia's tone rose a lot, and her reaction was more intense than Claire expected.
"Yes, Irene." Claire continued, "Irene, as Princess, also has the right to inherit the throne. She has every chance to become the next Queen!"
Sophia was still reluctant to accept it and asked, "It's only theoretically possible. Irene is just a Princess. What does she have?"
This is a very real problem. Compared with First Prince and Second Prince, Irene has no foundation or background at all. In the past, when Norris was still alive, he could still have some power because of Norris's favor. But after the death of Norris, the nobles probably didn't take Irene seriously anymore, and now they are all fawning over Vito or Klee.
"What about Vito and Klee? What do they have?" Claire asked.
Sophia replied without thinking, "They have been in the army for many years. The higher-ups in the army recognize them more, and the nobles in the royal capital are also more inclined to them. In these aspects, Irene is not comparable to them." Irene has been the mascot of the kingdom in these years. If it is really about strength, it is not as good as those two princes.
"Then if they have it, Irene can also have it." Claire continued, "As long as Madam you agree to support Princess Irene in taking the position, she will now have a big backer..."
"Then what?" Sophia asked. She didn't think Irene could successfully rise to the top just by relying on her position.
Claire pointed at himself and said, "Then there is me, and I will do my best to help Irene."
This is Claire's current best choice. No matter who Vito or Klee is, it won't be of half any benefit to him, and after they take over, they might even do something dirty to him. Regardless of whether it is from the perspective of helping Irene or himself, it is most beneficial to Claire to let Irene become Queen.
After hearing these words from Claire, Sophia did not refute this time. Although Claire's words are a bit arrogant, if he joins, the success rate can indeed be improved a lot.
But even so, Sophia is still not tempted. What she wants is not the possibility of success, what she wants is to become a real minister of the dragon.
"The risk is too high." Sophia still shook her head and declined. Even if she chose anyone from First Prince and Second Prince with her eyes closed, the probability of success would be much higher than if she chose Irene.
"The risks are high, and the returns are also high." Claire continued.
"Compared to Vito and Klee, Irene has no other nobles around him at this time. If you join now, you will be the first one. If Irene really succeeds in taking the position later, you will know the benefits. You are so small and broad, don't you often do this?"
Listening to Claire's instigation, Sophia admitted that he was indeed moved. But it's just a heartbeat, and I haven't really made up my mind yet.
But Claire's next sentence made her make her own decision.
"The most important thing is that Irene is a girl, just like you Lady Sophia, you are a woman."
Claire This sentence is not what I want to say. Girls can have an advantage when competing for the throne. On the contrary, due to the patriarchal society, Irene will be even more disadvantaged in this regard, and most nobles will not be optimistic about it.
But what Claire hit was the point in Sophia's heart. As a woman, she stood out from such fierce competition in her family. She herself knew best how much suffering and discrimination she had suffered. Therefore, Claire's words make Sophia feel the same and make her understand that Irene is actually the same person as her, so she should help her more.
This is similar to how wealthy businessmen who have worked hard from poverty are more willing to give a chance to young people who also come from poor backgrounds and are willing to work hard.
Now whether in terms of interests or psychological tendencies, Claire now gives Sophia a point of view: Irene is a better choice.
Sure enough, Sophia was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "This reason is very good, I am convinced."
But Sophia didn't agree at all. He shook his head slightly and said, "But these are not enough. I also need to see more possibilities of winning, otherwise I will not end easily."
Claire also smiled slightly and replied, "There will be, just give me some time."
As long as Sophia lets go, there is a chance that the conversation can continue, and if there is a chance that the conversation can continue, there is a possibility of success.
Then Claire stretched out his hand, "How about happy cooperation?"
"A pleasure to work with."
After reaching a preliminary consensus with Sophia, Claire turned and walked towards the door. When he was about to go out, he didn't forget to turn around and said, "Next time I come, I hope you won't shut me out."
After coming out of Sophia, Claire rushed to Tulip Shop's main store. He wanted to give Irene another boost from the Ansier Family. However, Ans Aier is now in charge of Shane's father, and the possibility of getting him to join is not very high, but Claire wants to give it a try. If it succeeds, that would be the best. If it fails, there will be no loss.
When Claire walked to the door, he saw Sirian and Shane discussing something.
Shane saw Claire rushing over at the first sight, and quickly waved his hand. "Claire, I'm looking for you!"
Claire was a little surprised and walked over. Sirian is now in the army. The army is very strict and there shouldn't be much time to go out on weekdays.
And seeing Sirian's anxious expression, Claire stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong?"
Sirian After looking around for a moment, he whispered, "Let's go in and talk. It's not convenient outside."
Claire nodded and led Sirian into the lounge in Tulip Shop. This place is about to become Claire's base camp in the royal capital.
After arranging the next shielding spell, Claire said, "You can talk now."
Shane also looked over with curiosity. When he was communicating with Sirian just now, he noticed that the other party looked mysterious. It was probably something big.
Sirian took a deep breath and said seriously, "Your Majesty is dead!"
Shane was shocked after hearing this. He couldn't close his mouth and looked at Claire in surprise.
Sirian continued, "Few people should know this news now. I deliberately learned the other party's language when I was at Blazing Flame Plane, so when Blazing Flame Orcs finally moved away, I heard High Priest's last curse before his death."
"So after returning to the royal capital from Blazing Flame Plane, I came to see you as soon as possible."
Although I don't know what impact this matter may have, Sirian feels that it is necessary to let Claire know about such a big matter.
Shane pushed Claire, "Why aren't you surprised at all? Did you know about it beforehand? Why didn't you tell me."
"I just found out a few hours ago." Claire looked at Shane and said, "I came to you this time to talk about this."
"Ah?" Shane didn't understand what this had to do with him.
"The fight for the throne, First Prince Vito and Second Prince, are now starting to fight for the throne. The great nobles are starting to take their positions. I want to see your father through you."
Claire's words awakened Shane. Just now he was immersed in the shock of Norris's death, but now he thought that after Norris died, the throne would have to consider the issue of succession.
Then he slapped his thigh and said in surprise, "I'm just telling you! Why did my second brother and my father have a falling out? Is that so?"
"Huh? How do you say it?" Claire asked curiously.
"Before, my second brother was relatively close to Prince Klee, but my father has always been against it. He prefers First Prince. But now that it has reached this point, conflicts have broken out. A few days ago, my second brother had a big fight with my father."
After Shane finished saying this, Claire's eyes lit up. He originally thought there was no chance, but now it seems that there is a chance!