CH 44

After being introduced as Renato's fiancée in the empire, Mariabelle was given a room in a corner of the imperial palace to receive the queen's education.

Since everything had been decided so suddenly, James decided to return to his estate.

It was supposed to be a trip just to heal the emotional trauma of Mariabelle's broken engagement, but before he knew it, she was engaged to the crown prince and living in the imperial palace.

Mariabelle will eventually have to return to her estate once, but she cannot return home in her current state.

Not only the dowry, but also the bride-to-be's items had to be arranged, and it would be impossible for James to remain away from the estate until Renato and Mariabelle's wedding day.

Perhaps an explanation to the king and the kingdom's overlords would also be necessary.

But the people who would need an explanation first were his family waiting for him back at the estate.

James' wife and son were probably wondering what the hell was going on, although he has already explained most of the situation in a letter.

He was anxious about leaving Mariabelle alone in the empire, but Count Fidelo and Duke Marini have promised to look after her, and above all, Renato has assured him that she will be well protected, so James had no choice but to trust them.

The chambermaid who wished to remain in the empire and a few trusted guards in particular were asked to stay on for a while.

Of course, they would be sent back to the kingdom when the time was right, but until then, it would be better for Mariabelle to have as many people from the kingdom by her side as possible, so that her mind would be at ease.

The ambassador, who seemed to be in a state of shock, also said that he would take care of Mariabelle's safety, and so, James reluctantly set off on his way back to the kingdom.

A part of the squad would accompany the escort within the empire to fill in for the personnel left behind with Mariabelle.

They will escort him all the way to the border of the kingdom, where he will be met by the territorial army of the Marquise of Berkeley.

In addition, a theatrical troupe that will perform a play titled "The Rose of Destiny that Blooms Nobly and Beautifully" will accompany them, and will first present the play in the territory under the direct control of the crown prince, and after that, as soon as permission is granted, they will tour the kingdom.

Of course, the heroes of the play would be Renato and Mariabelle.

The difference is that the man who tells the heroine to break off the engagement is the duke's son, but the flow of events from their first encounter would be identical.

They meet at a flower festival without knowing each other's names, meet again by chance in a library, and fall in love.

They then overcome various obstacles and celebrate their wedding, a story that the public loves to hear.

Moreover, it will be performed by the most popular troupe in the empire.

Incidentally, the second most popular troupe has already begun performing in the imperial capital and has become very popular.

The kingdom was also performing a play about the crown prince's love story, but it has only been performed in the Royal Capital.

On the other hand, the imperial troupe was scheduled to start their performance in the provinces before finally performing in the capital.

Those living in the capital would be anxiously awaiting the day when they can see the plays that have become so popular in the other provinces.

The wedding of Renato and Mariabelle will take place at the same time.

'This was all planned by Renato.'

'He is indeed the crown prince of the empire.'

"He is terrifying to have as an enemy, but he is extremely reliable to have as an ally.'

'I was furious when the king told me that he and Edward had broken off their engagement, but now I see that, as Renato said, this may have been fate,' James thought.

Ironically, Edward's true love opened the door to Mariabelle's destiny.

With this sentiment in James' heart, he crossed the border.

The number of territorial troops who had come to pick him up was greater than he had expected.

James, wondering if something had happened in the Berkeley's territory, stopped the carriage when he noticed another army of soldiers lined up behind the territorial army.

The banner held by the standard bearer bore the emblem of two unicorns, facing each other, horns crossed, and a golden crown on top of them.

It was the army of the kingdom.