“That’s a bold plan. No, it’s a dangerous and risky plan.”

“Yes, it’s both bold and risky. But Claudia also has a cautious personality. In addition to the plans that we’ve identified, she probably has a second and third plan prepared in case her first plan goes awry.”

By the time she and Milton had saved the Capital from the rebels, Princess Leila had already realized that Claudia was trying to find a way out for herself. At the time, Princess Leila had thought Claudia was just trying to escape and save her own life, but now that she was thinking about it, Claudia must have left the Capital and went directly to the Strabus Kingdom. 

“Once the reinforcements from Strabus Kingdom arrive to be her backing, Claudia probably plans to compete against me for the throne by using her identity as the First Prince’s widow. Maybe her cause will be to recapture the North that’s currently occupied by the Republican forces?”

“Terrifying women.”

In Milton’s eyes, both Claudia who thought up and utilized those plans, and Princess Leila who was able to sit and figure out those plans, were both unusual women.

“……”

Princess Leila was a bit offended at being grouped with another woman, but didn’t point it out. Instead, she got straight to the point.

“Count Forrest, make another contract with me.”

“Another contract?”

“Yes. Once Strabus Kingdom intervenes, our country will fall into chaos again. So even if you received the title of Margrave and quietly tried to live in the South,...