Their world doesn't need gods.

Chapter 226: Concurrent with campus life, there is turmoil in the Imperial Palace (2)

"Can I ask why?"

Charles frowned unhappily, very dissatisfied with Milinda's answer.

"I plan to leave my daughter's life entirely to her own decision. If His Royal Highness Charles really wants to marry her, I don't mind preparing a blind date meeting for the two of you."

Milinda responded with a smile still on her face.

"Beyond that, I don't plan on doing anything extra."

If you want to marry my daughter, don't talk about Duke Christiana's family. Go and seduce her yourself. If you get her, it's yours.

This is how Milinda hinted and mocked Charles.

"What do you mean?"

Charles' attitude was very tough, and he questioned in a low voice.

"literal meaning."

Milinda answered briefly, picked up the teacup and took another sip of the black tea.

"Do you mean to say that the dignified Duke Christiana intends to allow her to escape the responsibilities of a noble family because she loves her little daughter?"

Charles asked in a low voice, as if threatening.

But in front of Milinda, this threat just seemed ridiculous.

He was getting anxious, Violet realized as she listened to their conversation silently.

This is Prince Charles' biggest problem. He is aggressive and impatient, and wants to solve everything with tough and violent means.

"The responsibility you mentioned, do you mean a political marriage? If that's the case, my daughter must have a better marriage partner than you. Whether for the empire or for the Duke Christiana's family."

Milinda responded coldly.

"you……"

Charles no longer used even the most basic tone of respect and stared at Milinda angrily.

Milinda's words can also be interpreted as Liliana can find someone better than you, and you are not worthy of my Liliana at all.

Violet admired her mother in her heart.

Milinda cleverly retaliated against Charles' earlier remarks that looked down on Liliana, which was completely different from Violet who only knew how to get angry and suppress her emotions.

(Well, I am still far behind my mother. It seems I must improve myself even more.)

Violet thought to herself.

"To be honest, I admire your talent. It's amazing that you have been able to win over so many companions to support you in such a short time. However, I think that as a senior who has experienced it, I should warn you that a mob is useless on the battlefield, and companions who cannot be trusted will only become a burden. And..."

Milinda paused deliberately, and the smile on her face deepened a little.

“Confidence beyond one’s ability is pure arrogance and stupidity.”

"You mean, the Christiana family is not going to support me next, but will support that girl Erica?"

Charles was completely enraged by Milianda's words.

But he controlled his emotions and confirmed with Milinda.

"Support Her Highness Erica? I think you misunderstood."

Milinda shook her head slightly.

"The Christiana family has existed for the royal family since its inception. As the guardian of the royal family, our swords and shields are only wielded for the royal family. Or do you think you can represent the entire imperial family?"

"..."

Charles was speechless for a moment.

In the end, the talks between the two sides ended in a bad mood.

"Mother, is this really okay?"

After Charles left, Violet asked.

"What's that? Is it about us not joining Prince Charles' faction?"

"Not really. You just promised to let Liliana go on a blind date with the other party. Is that really okay? If the other party refuses to give up, he might resort to some tricks to force Liliana to marry him."

Violet said with some concern.

"Pfft, I thought you had grown up a bit, girl."

"Mother, you are not qualified to say that to me, are you? You were just angry because Charles looked down on Lily, and you deliberately mocked and provoked him."

Violet complained unyieldingly.

"Really? I don't think I provoked that kid, so it's the same as not provoking him."

Milinda replied in a very playful tone.

(Really? You are so old but still so childish. Lily is so willful. You, mother, should take at least 70% of the responsibility.)

Violet was a little dumbfounded to see her mother, who already had two daughters, still acted as naughty as she did in her teenage years.

"I don't know what that troublesome Queen is thinking. There may be major changes in the palace. We can't protect Lily forever. We need to let her experience some experience so that she can take care of herself."

Milinda put away her smile and explained her intentions in a serious manner.

"If anything unexpected happens, let Ron help deal with the aftermath."

Although Melinda seemed very domineering when negotiating with Charles, in the end she still pushed the most troublesome part to others.

Violet really hoped that her mother would go against her expectations a little in a place like this.

"You really rely on Uncle Ron... Is it okay to owe the Elect family a favor?"

"I cleaned up a lot of messes for that kid when he was in school. And the same thing happened when he married Carolina. Who do you think told those guys in the palace to shut up? This is just a small favor for him to repay."

Milinda didn’t take Violet’s warning seriously and shrugged her shoulders as if nothing had happened.

"I think, if we really have to count it, we owe them a favor."

Violet felt helpless looking at her mother like this.

But the fact was just as Milianda worried, the situation in the palace was very serious.

Charles had already won over the Duke of Leopold and obtained the support of the largest faction in the palace. At the same time, he also won over the Duke of Gabriel and the Duke of Covalop, two influential and powerful members of the Seven Dukes.

In addition, Charles has also obtained the support of the three representative nobles in the western part of the empire, the Marquisate of Aquium, the Countess of Antoinette and the Countess of Gallup.

The nobles in the northern part of the empire are currently busy preparing for war to deal with the rapid increase of undead in The Hague Peninsula, north of the Great Ice Wall, and have no time to take care of other things.

The eastern nobles were in disarray, while the southern nobles were divided into three major factions and were busy fighting among themselves.

Under the circumstances, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Charles had now gained half of the power of the empire.

Considering his arrogant character, it is not impossible that he would suddenly launch a coup one day and force the current Queen Rosalind to abdicate.

Violet felt somewhat uneasy about the prospect of a dangerous future.

"come in."

Hearing the knock on the door, Milinda responded immediately.

"Report, the eleventh princess of the empire, Lady Erica R. Elizabeth, requests a meeting."