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Chapter 207 - CHAPTER 205: Devotion

Renner calmly smiled on the outside.

But her tone was full of enthusiasm and urgency. She had finally found him! She had finally met someone of the same type, someone who could truly communicate with her on equal terms!

The prince before her was the Prince Charming she had long been waiting for!

With intelligence equal to—or perhaps even greater than—hers, and with such a handsome appearance, Renner felt as if her heart might leap from her chest.

She must become this man's wife!

"Of course not."

Leon crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"Eh~? Why not?"

Lana looked shocked.

"Just think—how could I give such an important position to a woman who hasn't accomplished anything since we met?"

"Huh? So, does that mean that as long as I do something that makes Your Highness happy, I could become your first wife?"

Renner tilted her head and asked, that cute look of hers incredibly deceptive.

She also flatteringly grabbed the wine bottle and poured another glass for Leon.

"One could say that this position is reserved only for the most capable women, or for those who've made such great contributions to me that they cannot be ignored—and they may then ask me for that position as a reward," Leon said, raising his voice slightly and glancing at everyone present.

He deliberately spoke louder.

So the nobles would hear this clearly.

It was also a reminder to those trying to cut corners by pushing their daughters onto him all day long. How could a woman with nothing but a pretty face and body be qualified to sit beside him?

Or did they want to send their daughters to him just to be used as toys?

Upon hearing his declaration, the nobles around them showed awkward expressions. Ninety-nine percent of them had, indeed, planned to use women as a shortcut to power.

In other words, this was the norm among nobles.

"Then may I ask... what kind of achievements would I need to accomplish to become your first wife?"

Renner blinked and asked curiously.

Was she supposed to offer some kind of treasure?

How much wealth should she donate?

Or perhaps... give him everything?

Leon looked at the golden princess and fell silent for a moment.

Up until now, he had seen Renner as a beautiful princess with unparalleled intelligence—but now, he realized this woman was anything but simple.

In those sapphire eyes...

It seemed as if something dark was lurking.

And at that exact moment—

Yumina, who had just been talking to Leon, glanced at Renner. She possessed a magical eye that could see into people's current state. And when she looked at Princess Renner...

"!!!"

Yumina's face instantly turned pale.

It was as if someone with a severe fear of ghosts had stepped into the most haunted house in the world—hugging her arms and trembling.

Like a person drowning who had finally been pulled ashore halfway—gasping desperately for breath.

Pure chaotic darkness!

This woman's essence was far more terrifying than the most horrific monster or the most vile criminal Yumina had ever seen!

[Is she even human...?]

Yumina quickly covered her mouth to stop herself from vomiting.

She looked at Renner with horror. That golden beauty—so perfect it lived up to its name—was actually a terrifying demon!

[I must warn His Highness, ugh...]

At the same time—

After a long moment of silence, Leon finally spoke—half-jokingly, and in a volume that only Renner could hear.

"Well, let me think... If you can hand me your kingdom, then I'll consider giving you the title of first wife."

"Ah! Your Highness really loves to joke. You're even asking me to offer up my own kingdom. How could I possibly do something like that?"

Renner pouted and gave Leon a serious look, as if accusing him of going too far.

"Oh?"

"Yes."

"Alright, then."

"Hmm~ But… you've given an answer that once again exceeded my expectations."

The next second, she straightened up again. That delicate face, like that of a doll, really was doll-like—capable of switching expressions at will.

Using cuteness and beauty to mask distortion.

"Then let's talk more about this tonight."

"Yes, let's meet again in three months."

[...This woman is even more interesting than I expected.]

Leon narrowed his eyes and watched as Renner bowed and briskly walked out of the palace, as if planning to leave immediately.

Then Yumina ignored the disapproving looks around her and rushed to grab Leon's hand.

"Your Highness."

"Hmm? What is it, Yumina?"

"That Princess Renner... she's very dangerous. Please be careful around her."

Looking at Yumina—shaking in fear, as if she'd seen something horrific—Leon instantly understood: she had used her magic eye on Renner.

He raised a hand and gently stroked her golden hair.

"Thank you. I'll keep that in mind."

"I know I'm badmouthing someone behind their back, but that princess... she's the scariest person I've ever seen. Ahh, my legs are going weak..."

Yumina collapsed slightly into Leon's arms, exhausted.

In that public place, countless jealous and disapproving eyes fell on her. From the outside, it just looked like she was taking advantage of Leon.

[...It's hidden even deeper than I thought. That golden princess... Forget it. I'll see her again in three months.]

Leon helped Yumina sit down and spoke.

At the same time, inside a carriage—

"Please take me back immediately."

Renner ordered the guards who had escorted her.

"Princess Renner, didn't you attend the Magic Kingdom prince's celebration banquet?"

The guards looked confused.

"Return quickly. We can't waste time."

"Understood!"

Though they had no idea what was going on, this was a royal order—and not something soldiers like them could question.

The guards immediately turned the carriage around and escorted the princess back home.

Inside the carriage—

The corners of Renner's lips curled up.

She held her cheeks with a dreamy smile.

The elegant and adorable princess was gone.

What remained now... was a beautiful, terrifying demon.

[Oh~ Just one kingdom? I thought it would be something much harder.]

She wanted to dance.

She wanted to sing.

She kept replaying the memory of her conversation with Leon in her head.

"What a wonderful encounter tonight~!"

Renner hugged her slender arms tightly, her cheeks blushing, and showed a lovesick smile.

"I must return quickly... and offer Re-Estize to His Highness within three months!"

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(End of Chapter)

A/N: Looks like Leon just earned himself a Yandere.

"Hmph. If you really want to be useful, then entertain me, try to throw those pathetic power stones at me. Let's see if even your insolence can amuse a king."

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