Their world doesn't need gods.

Chapter 228: The First Princess Erica Appears ~ (1)

"Are you inviting us to discuss some philosophical question?"

Milinda asked back with a smile, pretending not to understand what Erica was talking about.

Even in the history of the Duke Christiana's family, Milinda was a very outstanding woman. It was impossible for her not to know that Charles was plotting to force Rosalind II to abdicate and usurp the throne himself.

However, due to the lack of clear evidence, she couldn't say such words to Erica, whom she couldn't trust completely.

"No, I don't think I have enough talent to casually talk about philosophy with others."

Erica answered modestly and continued.

"But this question will be necessary when encountering some troublesome situations. For example, if someone in the royal family intends to use violence to establish himself as emperor..."

Erica paused for a moment.

"Do you think the Duke of Christiana and you two are the royal family? The royal family is the palace led by your mother, or the armed faction led by the person who declared himself emperor?"

Erica hinted to Milenda that she had evidence that Charles was planning an armed coup.

After hearing Erica's question, Milinda immediately stopped smiling and narrowed her eyes seriously.

"Your Highness... Do you have any concrete evidence for saying this?"

"I never say anything without evidence. You might as well ask Duke Roan, who has a close relationship with me, for confirmation. After all, during this period of time, the flow of funds of various forces in the imperial capital has been a little strange."

Erica took out a large stack of information from the space ring, which mainly contained various accounts.

She deliberately hinted to Milianda and Violet that if they did not believe her, they could go to Ron of the Elect family to confirm the authenticity of the information.

"I have other forms of evidence here. If you need them, Ms. Milinda, I can send someone to deliver them to you at any time."

Milinda didn't look at the information, but asked directly.

"So, Your Highness Erica, what is the cooperation you are proposing?"

"I hope that the Duke of Christiana, who serves as the sword and shield of the royal family, will assist me in protecting the royal family."

Erica straightened her sitting posture, assumed the demeanor of a queen, and made a strong request to the two people in front of her.

"Oh? Of course we won't refuse your request, but what exactly do you want us to do?"

Milinda urged Erica to continue.

“I hope that the Duke Christiana’s family will reorganize my personal guard, and Sister Violet will serve as the captain of the personal guard and officially move into the palace.”

Erica's words made Violet, who had been silent, stunned for a moment, but she quickly calmed down.

Melinda behaved very sophisticatedly, with her eyes half closed as if she was thinking, without revealing any obvious emotions or thoughts.

"Your Highness Erica, don't you think your proposal is inconsistent with what you said before? If you move into the palace in the name of your personal guard, doesn't it mean that the Christiana family is on your side?"

"In the eyes of others, that may be the case. But you and the Duke of Christiania's family are not actually affiliated with my faction, right? And don't you think it's a good reason to allow some of Christiania's soldiers to enter the palace as a guard?"

"That's true, but aren't you worried about what's going to happen next?"

Milinda asked Erica rhetorically.

"What happens next?"

Erica didn't quite understand what the other party meant.

"We are not your companions. We only have a cooperative relationship with each other. Aren't you worried that we will betray you and bring in a wolf?"

"I believe Ms. Milinda will not betray me, because you will never betray your mother."

"Oh?"

"To be honest, I am not interested in my brother Charles's childish plan to prove that he is different from others and has lofty ambitions. I also don't intend to fight him to the death for the throne.

I just don’t want him to endanger my mother and sister Siliya next.”

These are Erica's true words.

Power and status, although they seem glamorous, are also burdens for the holders.

If the holder cannot control it well, he will destroy himself without exception. Even if he can control it, the holder himself can easily be manipulated by power and status itself and lose himself.

Although many people want to get them, only a very small number of people can enjoy them.

All in all, it's a very difficult thing to deal with.

Erica had deep experience of this kind of thing from her previous life.

"Although my mother has some personality problems, she is a very gentle and important mother to me. And Sister Siliya is also a very important friend and family member to me. I want to protect them and don't want them to be affected by Charles's stupid behavior."

"Does this really mean what you say?"

Milinda asked, smiling again.

"Who knows? Maybe this is just a way to win your favor."

Erica smiled mischievously and joked with Milinda.

As a princess, it was inappropriate for her to do such a thing in a general noble meeting.

Of course, this is just the usual case.

However, Milinda, who was known for doting on her two daughters and who also attached great importance to her family and friends, was not among these ordinary nobles.

In this respect, the Duke of Christiana and the Duke of Electra are two outliers in the imperial aristocracy.

"I understand. We accept your cooperation proposal. But have you obtained His Majesty's permission to form a personal guard? If you reorganize the personal guard without authorization, it may cause unnecessary problems."

After hearing Erica's answer, Milinda immediately agreed to her request.

"My mother has given her permission. The maximum number of members of the Royal Guard is 200. As for the specific candidates, it will be decided by the Duke of Lao Christiana's family."

“I understand. Violet, I’ll leave this matter to you.”

Milinda said to Violet beside her.

"As you command, Mother."

“I’ll be relying on you, Sister Violet, for the rest of the time.”

Erica smiled warmly and asked Violet to do it.