The Royal Hostage Has Vanished: The Black Wolf Knight Yearns for the Persecuted Princess Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 8] by Ajigozen

Author:Ajigozen
Language: eng
Format: epub

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The first thing on the agenda was to report to His Highness Prince Alphonse.

I’d vaguely hoped he’d be able to solve this new problem, but...

“Count Barracuda,” His Highness groaned. “I’d really prefer he not know our secret.” For once, His Highness had no ready solution at hand.

Though House Barracuda prided itself on being a family valuing brawn over brain, they were apparently some of the smartest muscleheads around. While they didn’t have any ambitions to overthrow the kingdom, they were greedy, and would shrewdly go for anything as long as it didn’t go beyond their own territory.

“Both the current head and heir of House Barracuda went to battle with zero hesitation. No doubt the other nobles, especially the military ones, would give them a pass right now. And since they just lost the heir to their duchy to the war, the other houses would have their sympathy as well.”

“Hahhh,” I exclaimed. “Risking their lives profits their houses. I never expected such an outdated parenting style would turn into something like this.”

Thinking that way, their principles could even be considered a variant of those of the southern warrior tribes.

As a military man myself, I could respect risking your own safety for your family and the good of everyone. But I couldn’t give up here.

“Then I’ll do my best to get through this without finding out our secret. I apologize in advance if I’ll need to let it slip,” I said.

“Count Barracuda is no fool. If you tell him what’s going on behind the scenes, he’ll understand what’s at stake and keep quiet. He’ll just expect payment for his silence,” His Highness said, smiling bitterly. I couldn’t blame him.

From what I’d heard about Count Barracuda, he’d definitely understand the effect that me marrying Princess Sonia would have. I also knew that the kingdom would take a huge financial hit if he found out. Which meant...

“I wonder how much it’d cost for him to keep quiet,” I commented. “You know, I don’t even want to think about it.”

“Which is exactly why he can’t find out. Do your best to keep it from him. You can do it. Probably. Maybe.”

“I’d appreciate a little more confidence from you!”

Though I’d quipped back without thinking, I honestly wished he’d cut me a break here—this was a problem that kept snowballing.

But no, this time, it isn’t Prince Alphonse’s fault... Mostly.

“Anyway, make sure to explain things to Miss Nia.”

“Yes, of course. No point keeping this from her!”

My elders had told me that keeping secrets and acting without consulting your partner were the main reasons married couples fought. That was why I was going to talk it out with her and make our marriage a happy one!

With that vow in my heart, I took my leave from His Highness’s office, finished up my work quickly, and went to visit Princess Sonia, who was in the middle of moving preparations.

“Oh my. Then if I may, please let me accompany you when you’re discussing things with Count Barracuda”

I never expected her to say something so bold with such a big smile on her face.

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