The Executed Saint Reincarnates as a Princess and is Loved by Her Older Brothers - Episode 31

“If we have the new saint heal the people, the royal family’s approval rating will recover too! Everything will be resolved…!”

When Nathan spat out in frustration, the servant came to summon Duke Turenne.

“Your Excellency, may I have a moment of your time?”

Duke Turenne nods, bows deeply, and exits the room.

As if waiting for the earnest prime minister to leave, one of Nathan’s loyal subordinates appeared in his place.

“Your Majesty, I have come to present a proposal.”

The subordinate man rubbed his hands together, grinning slyly.

“Proposal?”

“Yes. I was thinking of a suitable match for Your Majesty.”

“An arranged marriage?”

Nathan has a wife. It is Hortense, the daughter of the Duke of Turenne.

In his youth, Nathan was captivated by Hortense’s enchanting beauty. When it was decided that he would share his feelings with Hortense and take her as his wife, he felt he was at the pinnacle of happiness.

However, now that nearly fifteen years have passed since their marriage, a cold wind blows between the couple. This is because Hortense has not been able to conceive.

She was unfit as a woman, unable to bear children. She was also unfit as a queen. The dissatisfaction with Hortense, who could not provide Nathan with an heir, grew year by year.

Nathan and Hortense are both thirty-two years old. He considers himself still in his prime, but thinks of Hortense as already past her prime and getting old.

Nathan could have as many children as he wanted if he remarried. So, he considered divorcing Hortense on the grounds of her infertility, but the drawback was that her father, Duke de Turenne, was active as the Prime Minister.

Duke Turenne is thoughtful and cunning. He is well-versed in state affairs and has become an indispensable minister in Nathan’s reign.

The nobles all refrain from offering their daughters to the duke, and even the young ladies do not seem swayed by Nathan’s direct advances. Poor things, they must be afraid of the strong-willed Queen Hortense.

At the very least, it would be good if there were a high-ranking noble lady in this country who could silence Duke Turenne, but no such prestigious family exists that could put a powerful duke in his place.

The subordinate man smirked.

“Instead of looking within the country, we should look abroad. There are princesses suitable for His Majesty the King.”

“Abroad…?”

“Yes. The Emperor of the Sapphire Empire has a single princess. How about considering a marriage proposal to His Majesty?”

“What the hell!?”

The Sapphire Empire is one of the world’s great powers.

The size of the territory, the population, the abundance of harvests. In every aspect, the empire surpasses the kingdom.

If that princess were to become Nathan’s companion, she would surely exhibit a magnetic appeal rivaling that of a saint.

In recent years, this could be a game-changing move to revive the declining support for the royal family.

“The princess’s marriage…!”

A wife of much higher status than Hortense. The finest bride to elevate Nathan.

Imagining a dream-like future, Nathan’s eyes sparkled, but he soon shook his head weakly.

“No, it’s impossible…”

I want the noble princess so badly, but we can’t allow foreigners into the current Koryu royal family.

The unprecedented situation of a kingdom without a saint cannot be known to people from other countries.

“Above all, the Empire side would never allow it. They would definitely refuse…”

I hear that Princess Angela, as the emperor’s only daughter, is adored by her three brothers.

I can’t believe the princes would let go of their beloved sister. It’s obvious even before the proposal.

“Yes, I understand.”

The subordinate’s eyes gleamed with defiance.

“That’s precisely why I command it. ──To Duke Rochelle”

“To Lionel?”

“Yes. With the momentum of a prince who can even bring down flying birds, isn’t there anything impossible for you? After all, you are a man of unparalleled skill.”

“So that’s how it is…!”

Assign the mission of seeking an engagement with the princess to Prince Rochelle, the king’s brother.

I am fully aware that this is an unreasonable demand. It is impossible for a princess to marry into a commoner, but if I fail to carry out the king’s direct order, it would be a perfect excuse to hold my foolish younger brother responsible.

It’s not just that. No matter how famous and celebrated Duke Rochelle becomes, he is ultimately a subordinate of the elder king.

It will also be a perfect opportunity to make it known both inside and outside that he is well-suited for the role of a gofer.

If Lionel fails, I can use that as an excuse to belittle and condemn my foolish younger brother.

If by any chance he succeeds, Nathan will be able to welcome a queen of the highest status.

In any case, Nathan has nothing to lose.

“Alright, let’s do that!”

Nathan nodded.

“Hurry, issue the royal decree.”

A lively voice, more vibrant than ever, echoed through the palace.

“Inform Duke Rochelle! Immediately cross over to the Sapphire Empire and secure the marriage of Princess Angela!”