CHAPTER 1143: CHAPTER 846: I’VE ALREADY WON

"I obtained a powerful secret treasure from an ancient ruin, and have always treated it as a cherished item, unwilling to let anyone touch it. If you’re willing to help me, that treasure will be yours!"

This is the kind of promise and benefits those people offer when they come to visit.

Reiger was initially unwilling to see them, but with just one week left to elect a king, these people were clearly anxious. Their persistence, camping outside the gates of the Flonzare Estate until Reiger came out, was truly irritating.

In the end, even First Prince Kuhart and Seventh Prince Boel came to see Reiger once, having a couple of discussions with him.

"In truth, I don’t wish to become the king. I am very satisfied with my current life, but the royal family certainly doesn’t want the throne to fall into the hands of the Duke’s faction, so I have no choice but to step forward and compete this time."

Kuhart appeared very open-minded, neither threatening nor enticing, simply explaining his thoughts and telling Reiger that, regardless of who the future king will be, he hoped Reiger could become the pillar of the kingdom, shielding the entire nation from the dangers of war.

This is a prince without much ambition, yet he hopes for eternal peace and prosperity for the kingdom’s citizens.

Out of all the candidates, this is the one who left the best impression on Reiger, sparking an idea to somewhat support Kuhart.

"...I’ve been despised by my father since childhood, even when I showed talent in magic, he wouldn’t spare me a glance. Although he’s dead now, I still wish to inherit his position, to prove myself to him."

Boel initially behaved very reservedly, looking quite nervous. Eventually, he stammered through his thoughts, expressing his desires.

Frankly speaking, this seventh prince isn’t a bad person, but his motivations left Reiger speechless.

After all, his sole motivation for wanting to become king is to prove himself to others, to show he isn’t cowardly, nothing else.

No grand aspirations, no bigger ideals, not even knowing what he’ll face once on the throne, nor what changes he’d bring to this country. Such a person, honestly, seems less suitable to be king in Reiger’s eyes than Kuhart.

Reiger doesn’t want to hold the same opinions as Hemulinp, nor does he think Boel’s cowardice is detestable, but Boel’s ideas are indeed naïve compared to Kuhart’s lasting impression.

If things continue like this, Reiger thinks he might choose to casually cast his vote for Kuhart.

Though he feels indifferent to who becomes the king of this country, Reiger, having lived in the Kingdom of Jinas, and Yuri being a noble of this country, would naturally prefer someone a bit more likable on the throne if possible.

At the very least, it would be nice if the opponent wasn’t like Hemulinp, constantly causing trouble for him and the Flonzare family.

These thoughts persisted until Saint Nidor formally visited one day.

...

This was two days before the final selection for the throne.

The banquet hosted by the Laitais family had ended four days ago, and Reiger and Yuri had just today sent away the last royal messenger.

On this day, Saint Nidor unexpectedly visited.

"I should have visited you earlier, Sir Brilliant."

In the reception room of the Flonzare Estate, Saint Nidor sat in splendid attire across from Reiger and Yuri, saying this to Reiger.

Behind him, Dihart stood upright like a loyal guardian.

On Reiger’s side, aside from Marilyn making tea, Liz and the others were not present.

It’s no wonder, with so many annoyances lately, Reiger didn’t want to bring Liz and the others to handle irrelevant people every time, so midway, he stopped letting them accompany him.

Lilith strongly objected to this, and Liz quietly stated that she should be by Reiger’s side to protect him as an attendant, but Reiger felt that bringing them along to face irrelevant people every time was truly unnecessary.

He hadn’t even remembered the names of several royal children, yet he always brought three Sword Saints alongside him. As a result, people seeing this lineup faltered in their speech.

It shows that, to royal children of lesser status, Sword Saints are still quite intimidating, let alone a group of them.

"They aren’t entitled to such treatment, are they?"

Under Reiger’s reasoning, Liz and the others reluctantly accepted this statement, except for Lilith, who was a bit insistent, strongly stating she wouldn’t interfere but would use invisible magic to hide beside Reiger and guard him.

Unable to resist Lilith’s overwhelming loyalty, Reiger reluctantly agreed to her proposal, letting this Female Demon hide with invisible magic, constantly guarding him.

Lilith’s invisible magic was evidently well-practiced, as no one had ever spotted her presence so far.

Now, Lilith was also beside them, yet Saint Nidor hadn’t noticed.

The eldest son of the Codelion family, Saint Nidor, directly faced Reiger, after a moment, he bowed in thanksgiving.

"Since the turmoil caused by the Third Prince, I’ve been wanting to find a chance to thank you personally. Sorry for delaying it until now, please forgive me."

"And to Marquis Flonzare, thank you for managing during the turmoil."

"Once again, I thank both of you, for saving me and my family."

Saint Nidor demeanor was very humble, yet it didn’t seem servile, giving an impression of genuine regret and sincere apology and gratitude.

Reiger and Yuri exchanged a glance.

"Please lift your head." Yuri spoke first, saying, "The crime committed by His Highness the Third Prince was grave, under such circumstances, anyone from the kingdom would find ways to stop him."

"But both of you extended a helping hand, an undeniable fact." Saint Nidor lifted his head, suddenly smiling, saying, "I, Saint Nidor Kedalion, owe you both a favor, and no matter what may happen, I will find a way to repay the two of you, please don’t refuse."

"Alright." Yuri could only nod in agreement, saying, "Your visit this time is for the throne election, right?"

"Both yes and no." Saint Nidor surprisingly smiled, saying, "Mainly, finally having time to visit both of you is my main goal this trip."

"As for the throne election..."

Saint Nidor’s expression remained unchanged, yet what he said stunned Yuri.

"If there are no surprises, I will win, with or without your support."

This statement, said by Saint Nidor was neither confident nor arrogant, but rather casual, causing Yuri to nearly lose her reaction.

"You, did you say you’d win?"

Yuri looked at Saint Nidor in disbelief.

"Yes." Saint Nidor nodded, smiling lightly, saying, "Because I’ve already gained enough support."

"Commander Flon already agreed, representing the Borlay family to support my ascendancy."

"Patrashe Baron also expressed support for me, Marquis Mura has been persuaded as well."

"Along with the headmaster Felas, Master Nipede, and Marquis Mape, all publicly standing by me."

"Coupled with the Duke factions led by the Codelion family, and some royal faction nobles I secretly converted, if my calculations are correct, even losing a total of twenty votes from you two, I will smoothly ascend the throne."

"Thus, I have already won."

"The next king will be me, Saint Nidor Jinas."