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Chapter 1349: Capetian Travels: The First Day of a New Life

The morning in Scarlet Castle was a busy one. At least the Scarlet Archon had been troubled by continuous meetings and various document approvals since she entered the office in the morning. Fortunately, she had become accustomed to this working mode, and even sadly discovered that she could actually feel a little happiness from this heavy work.

This made Miriam seriously doubt whether she was suffering from some damn mental illness, but unfortunately she couldn't spare the time to go to Dr. Crow for psychological consultation.

However, the consul was actually just complaining.

She knew very well that her "happiness" came from the sense of accomplishment in construction, especially when she was strolling in the city at noon or after get off work, looking at the place that was more prosperous every day than the day before. That sense of accomplishment and satisfaction could not be replaced by any stupid enjoyment.

Just like when she had free time every day and looked out the window at the entire Scarlet Castle, those tall and short buildings rising from the ground always gave her a sense of spiritual glory that “this is the kingdom I built with my own hands”.

But the continuous construction of buildings also brought some troubles to Miriam.

It is not known since when, when these buildings used for different purposes were completed, local respected people would be invited to "cut the ribbon" to celebrate the achievement of new milestones. At first, this was just a ceremonial congratulation, but it soon turned into a hidden comparison of "financial resources" and "influence" among various forces in Transia.

The direct result is that Miriam now has to attend three to four ribbon-cutting ceremonies every week.

Although she had repeatedly emphasized to her secretaries the need to screen these requests, invitations continued to come in, which made Miriam suspect that her secretaries must have received benefits in private.

Well, let the Anti-Corruption Division of the Shadow Intelligence Agency investigate in a few days!
Despite the complaints, the schedule was already arranged and could not be ignored, so at noon, Miriam took her own four-wheeled Beetle business car, which was specially made by Dongfeng Vehicle, and came to a newly completed building in the inner city of Scarlet Castle. It was still the same old process, pulling up the red cloth and cutting the ribbon. A group of workers and onlookers were cheering and applauding, and a reporter from the Midnight Evening News was filming with a computing orb nearby.

Miriam felt like her face was going to freeze from smiling, but she still had to imitate the camera-savvy governor who was often absent and put on the most solemn posture.

It is said that in the other world there are some naturally beautiful girls who make money by taking photos. I don’t know how they can persist in such a difficult job.

After cutting the ribbon, the exquisite golden scissors will be given to the guests as a gift, which is also part of the "custom".

Miriam's identity meant that she would definitely not put this thing in her pocket. It would be taken back and given to the staff as part of the financial supplement. What the Scarlet Archon was really looking forward to was the lunch party that was about to begin.

This building is the office of Transia's diplomatic department. In the future, embassies of various countries will be located nearby. Therefore, the quality of the food here is absolutely first-class in the whole of Transia. Not only is there a wide variety of food, but it also tastes good. It is very suitable for the consuls who have been busy all morning to have a good meal and reward themselves.

In the afternoon, she also had to attend a closing meeting of the business and logistics departments to discuss how to deal with the assistance to East Prussia and the development of subsequent business projects in the next period of time. Because "officials" from the Grand Duchy of Capet were involved, Miriam had to attend.

The reason why it is a closed-door meeting is that the Grand Duchy has not yet been confirmed to be established, so discussions on such matters must be conducted away from others.

But just as Miriam was sitting in a chair resting and thinking about what to order, a familiar voice sounded beside her:
"I'm going to Dongshanju to eat something, do you want to come with me?"

"what?"

The Scarlet Archon turned around in surprise and saw Fraser, who was wearing a tuxedo, standing next to her. He invited her to have lunch with the same gentlemanly smile he had when they first met.

This made Miriam's eyes widen, and the Archon said:
"Why are you here? As the military commander, shouldn't you stay in East Prussia to help the pioneering corps clean up the remaining evil creatures and ratmen?

I heard that Earl Lyon has arrived in Bankstown and started to manage that place. I feel a headache just thinking about what he has to do. As his son, you actually have time to come here and invite a lady to lunch?

Have you changed your temper?"

"I am no longer a military commander, Miriam."

Fraser shook his head and said:

"My current official position is the acting ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Capet to Transia. I was appointed last night. You have no idea how tired I was riding my eagle all the way here."

"and many more!"

Miriam, who was no longer a political novice, immediately understood the profound meaning of this answer and asked seriously:
"You have an official title and you are still parading around in broad daylight. Does this mean that an agreement has been reached between the Capet family and King Louis? In addition, as the heir of the Capet family, how come you were suddenly sent abroad as an ambassador?
Did you have a conflict with your father?
When I was chatting with him, the Earl made it clear that the Capet family business would be inherited by you. You are the heir to the regent of the Grand Duchy, and you should not be sent here away from the core of power!

So what the hell happened, Frasier!
Stop smiling and explain yourself clearly!"

"My reason tells me that I should assist my father in consolidating the power of the Grand Duchy, but my conscience tells me that I cannot go too far down this path of treason."

Fraser reached out and tapped his temple gently, and replied helplessly:
"My reason and my conscience are waging a war. I am at a loss and can only choose to be a deserter. This is the fact, Miriam. When the Capet family finally had its own country, I, the crown prince, chose to exile myself.

My father will have a better successor.

He always has a lot of things to consider, but I just need to leave the Grand Duchy and wander around the world to follow my own heart.

In fact, I will not be able to serve as ambassador for long. After the political situation stabilizes, my father will send his confidant to replace me. At that time, I will be truly free. I will no longer be burdened by the glory and past of the Capet family, and I will no longer need to consider the future and inheritance of the family.

I would be a 'good-for-nothing' in my father's eyes, but I could live my life following my own desires.

Perhaps this is also a relief and a victory for me.”

"Fraser!"

Miriam was somewhat at a loss for words after hearing this answer. She stood up, twitched her fingers uneasily, and said softly after a few seconds:

"Does this have anything to do with me?"

"Well, do you think you are so important to me, Miriam?"

Fraser laughed, waved his hand and said:
"Don't feel guilty about it, it's more of a personal choice, you see, I was taught to be loyal to my country, I was shaped that way, but my father who taught me that obviously didn't think that way.

I just.
how to say?

Feeling a little lost.

Don't mind my stay in Scarlet Castle. I'm here today just to handle some formalities. Tonight I will return to East Prussia and go to the south to the Dorod Fortress with Ron to continue cleaning up those dark dregs until the crisis in the entire East Prussia is resolved.

do you know?

Ron called me an idiot, and said I had pushed the throne into the cesspool myself, and he thought I must be crazy."

"You are indeed crazy!"

Miriam shook her head and said:

"No normal person would make such a crazy choice as you. You only need to do nothing and your capable father will pave the way for you to become king, but you gave up. If I didn't know what kind of person you are, I would really think that you must have been driven insane by the symbiotic organism in your body.

Forget it, let’s go to Dongshanju for a meal together. I’ll treat you this time!

I can't help you too much, but at least I can be a friend and listen to your thoughts and pains that cannot be told to others. You can swing a sword at the enemy without fear, but how can you point the weapon at your own father? "

"Ha, you still understand me."

Fraser smiled, but this time there was a hint of bitterness in his smile.

Miriam found the secretary and asked her to explain the situation to the person in charge here. Then she stopped a horse-drawn carriage running around the streets of Scarlet Castle and arrived at the Dongshanju old store with Fraser.

As the most famous catering enterprise in Scarlet Castle, Dongshanju is usually packed. Of course, there must be a "private room" on the top floor. The two people in front of them, both in terms of their status and the power they represent, are qualified enough to have a quiet place without being disturbed in that place that is not open to ordinary people.

Fraser seemed to want to get rid of his loss by eating and drinking, so he ordered a large table of dishes without even worrying about whether he could finish them.

The "brother" in his body was enough to ensure that the CD action was fully executed at any time. If necessary, Fraser could even eat the fragrant wood table in front of him, which was made of special wood cultivated by the Church of Avalon.
While waiting for the food to be served, he told Miriam about the situation in East Prussia in the past few days:
"Just last night, the psychic from Fog City brought King Louis' response. I read the letter, and the words were filled with the king's anger. I could even feel his rage that he wanted to tear my father and my family apart."

Fraser leaned back in his chair and said softly:

"But at the end of the letter, King Louis still invited my father to go to the foggy city at the right time to attend the coming-of-age ceremony of Crown Prince William, at which he would announce the 'honor' for the Capet family.

Because of my family's efforts in defending the people and the border during the Eternal Night, the generous king decided to make East Prussia a fiefdom of the Capetian family, while trusteeing the Saxe and Catto regions to form a de facto border duchy.

This once again made me feel the horror of politics.

They transformed an undeniable defeat into a victory that could be celebrated and commemorated. If I had not been involved in it personally, if I did not know the truth, I would probably only feel the generosity of the king and the unity of the nobles.

However, the opposite is true.”

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"This also proves that my foreign political advisor's prediction of the development of this matter was almost accurate. King Louis chose the one that would have the least impact on his rule among all the options."

Miriam heard all this and said:
"From my perspective, I feel fortunate for this result. It means that the anger of the Transian people will dissipate a little, and it also means that we can finally conduct diplomacy with the Plantagenet Kingdom with a more pragmatic attitude.

But from your perspective, this is indeed a change that is enough to subvert cognition.

how about you?
What do you plan to do in the future?

“After I get free from family affairs, I plan to do something I really want to do.”

Fraser shrugged, pointed out the window and said:
“Learn to break free from the constraints of life, just like a bird escaping from a cage, enjoy freedom and fulfill some of your previous ideals.

For example, go explore the forest of Antani, find a boat in the misty sea and travel around the continent, or become a third-rate poet and express what is in my heart in words. Speaking of this, I think I actually have the potential to be a writer.

You see, the sales of the previous few volumes of Capetian Travels were very good. Even if I didn't accept the things my father gave me, the royalties alone would be enough for me to live a carefree life for a long time.

Of course, I don’t think I can be so carefree for long.

After all, the presence of a symbiotic being in my body means that I am destined to continue to work for the cause of order. When Lord Murphy calls, I will come immediately."

At this point, the Capetian rake glanced at the silent Miriam, and added something rather superfluous:
"Of course, when my friends call me, I will come as soon as possible."

"You can just say your friend is me, Frasier."

Miriam waved her hand and said:

"In fact, I've been wondering, among all the reasons why you made this decision, is there one because I scolded you outside the door as a hypocritical aristocrat and you have always wanted to prove something to me, Fraser.

I'm not stupid, I can feel it."

"But I won't be so foolish as to pursue something I can't catch."

He rubbed his neck and said:

"Before I left, my father talked to me for a long time. He told me that you didn't accept me not because I was not good enough, but simply because you had married yourself to Transya, so... I won't say anything sentimental, Miriam.

When you are willing to let go of these burdens one day in the future, I will reappear in your life."

"Actually, I'm looking forward to that day coming."

Miriam laughed, and as the dishes were served, the two stopped talking about these troubles, and after feasting, they said goodbye as friends. Frasier stood on the roadside and waved goodbye as he watched Miriam get into the car that came to pick her up. He didn't put on his coat until the car disappeared around the corner, then he walked towards the alley next to Dongshanju.

At the end of the alley, the prodigal son of Capet stopped, twirled his fingers, turned around, and said:
"Sir, do you want to continue following me? The other guy in my body just had a big meal but still feels unsatisfied. He said he wants to order a plate of raw sashimi."

"Don't worry, Mr. Fraser. I'm just here to deliver something. I didn't hear the ambiguous conversation between you and the Archon that was enough to make me tap my toes."

As the mysterious shadows dissipated, Ms. Dorothy, the ace agent of the Shadow Intelligence Agency and the boss of the Blood Rat Gang, appeared in front of Fraser. She took out a weapon box tied with chains from behind her back, handed it to Fraser, and said:

"This is the 'gift' that Lord Murphy personally ordered me to deliver to you. It is the reshaped Arbiter's Holy Sword. The God of Nature, Avalon, has removed the restrictions on the use of the Grey Knight's Holy Sword. Now you can use it at will.

Lord Murphy said that this was the perfect gift for the second 'Nante Ranger' or the first 'Gray Sword Master'.

Please go see Lord Kudel on your way back to East Prussia. He has something that can only be used by the selfless. "

"I haven't made plans for the second half of my life yet, and yet Mr. Murphy has chosen a life path for me?"

Fraser said with dissatisfaction:
"Shouldn't I be able to choose my own life?"

"Mr. Murphy is just making a suggestion, and I'm just a delivery man delivering gifts. It's useless for you to say these to me."

Dorothy spread her hands helplessly and said:

"Also, I have a personal suggestion. The way you communicate with Ms. Miriam is terrible. Really, it makes me uncomfortable watching. How can a grown man like you be so timid? Just go for it!
This is Ms. Miriam's personality. The fact that she is willing to stay in the same room with you so closely and listen to your nagging actually speaks volumes. You are such a gentleman.

In this kind of situation, you have to give the choice to the girl. How can you, a man, be so fussy and irresponsible?

go with!
Catch up quickly!
Don't you know today is Ms. Miriam's birthday, you idiot? "

The big sister cursed and took out a bunch of roses still covered with dew, like a magician, and stuffed them into Fraser's hand. She pointed outside the alley and then disappeared.

"Listen to your lies! How could I not know when Miriam's birthday is?"

Fraser complained harshly, but looking at the rose in his hand, he hesitated for a moment and left quickly.

Maybe the vampire was right.

Maybe I should be more proactive.

After all, there were no more ties between them, and the tragic rift between him and Miriam had disappeared. Naturally, he should muster up the courage to move forward into a new life.

(End of this chapter)