As it is now, the relationship between the two countries is not firm. President Nagato seems conscious of Karen, so it should be okay.
「…..I’m thankful for you attention, your majesty」
Karen was looking at Queen Isabella with a dumb expression for a short time, however she responded in a joyful voice.
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The meeting between the Canary Kingdom and Parabellum over an alliance proceeded smoothly, contrary to everyone’s expectations.
As a result, an alliance had been formed. However, the terms of it were rough and open to change at any time.
A military alliance…..or I guess it’s more like a non-aggression pact was signed. It looks like they are still wary of us, well it can’t be helped. We set up a base in their demon infested forest after all.
The reason the meeting didn’t go as smoothly as hoped, was due to the prime minister.
Though Queen Isabella certified construction of the base by ex post facto approval at the beginning of the meeting. The prime minister gave the point that a base was constructed in their territory selfishly and without acceptance. He told Kazuya to show sincerity and provide concessions, making the treaty entirely one sided.
Because of this, the people who had followed Kazuya from Parabellum had blue veins appearing on their foreheads. Chitose in particular was trembling in anger.
「Hmm…..the alliance is formed. Now, excuse me」
I’m annoyed. The meeting isn’t even over, yet he’s nonchalantly leaving. The soldiers of Parabellum saw him off with expressions as if they want to shoot him dead.
「I’m sorry. President Nagato」
Queen Isabella’s authority was lower than the Prime Ministers, so she could not interfere. Instead, she apologised for the way he acted.
「Because Queen Isabella is nice, don’t worry about it」
Kazuya, who is aware of the power struggle in the Canary Kingdom, accepts the Queens apology.
Since the atmosphere right now was bad, Queen Isabella was hesitating on how to bring about the subject of marriage. (TLN: With Chitose in the room? This will not end well….)
At such a time, Iris suddenly barged into the room. Behind her was a guard with a flustered, pale face.
「I…Iris? Why are you here?」
「……? The meeting is not over yet mother」
One of Queen Isabella’s escorts instantly put up a magic barrier. However, Iris went in a straight line for Kazuya. Sitting on his knees and snuggling up to him.
Queen Isabella and the aristocrats who saw this were dumbfounded. Chitose was clenching her fists whilst trembling with rage and jealousy.
「Mother. Marry me to Onii-san!!」
「「「「「……」」」」」
Everyone in the room was frozen, Iris’s remark had stopped the meeting completely.