The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 423: Therese and Wilhelm

Chapter 423: Therese and Wilhelm

Among every location in the Imperial Capital, the East Palace is the least populated place.

Only Therese and her few maids live here in the large palace.

Therese has few visitors and she spends most days quietly.

It was before noon that she received a notice that Alida would visit her.

Wondering what she wants, Therese instructed the maids to guide Alida inside the East Palace when she arrived.

Then.

It has been a while, Therese-aneue.

Yes, welcome Alida.and Finne-san as well.

Behind Alida.

She wasnt surprised to see Finne standing nervously there.

She already thinks of her life as something ephemeral. As she cant make herself look forward, Thereses emotion rarely moves.

From the point that Alida brought Finne, she already knew that Finne has some kind of business with her.

It is my pleasure to meet youTherese-sama.

I will brew the tea. Please have a seat.

I still have my duty so I will be excusing myself.

Really? Next time stay for a while okay.

Yes, next time it will be my personal visit.

After reverently bowing to her sister, Alida left Finne with Therese.

Finne, who was left behind, stopped Therese who was about to prepare tea for her.

Please let me do it!

Ara? You can make tea?

Yes! Im good at brewing black tea! Im often praised by Al-sama as well!

Arnold did? Then I guess I can expect a lot from you. Please do.

With that said, Therese quietly sat back in her chair and kept looking at the courtyard until Finne finished brewing her tea.

The tea is ready. I hope it fits Therese-samas taste

Thank you. I am going to have some now.

Therese sips on the tea with a light smile on her face.

She then put the cup down on the table.

H, How was it..?

Its delicious. It has been a while since I had such delicious tea.

Is that true!? Im glad!

Relieved by Thereses words, Finne exhaled a sigh of relief and sips on her cup.

The two did not talk to each other for a while and continued to silently drink their tea.

you have something you want to talk about with me right?

Yesbut, this might be unpleasant for Therese-sama

I dont mind. Can you say it?

Therese liked how Finne didnt just start talking by herself.

Because of her personality, Therese enjoys her quiet times as she wasnt good at socializing and doing flashy things.

She feels more relaxed when the other party tries to match her pace.

How much does Therese-sama know of the castles current circumstances?

Ive heard that a princess has just arrived from the Dominion.

I see..actually, His Majesty has told Al-sama to consider marrying Princess Marianne to solidify the Dominions position as our ally.

.that sounds like what His Majesty would do. Please continue.

Yes. Since if he leaves the Imperial Family, he will not have to go to the Dominion, the Brave house as well as my family, the Kleinert house, have approached Al-sama.

In other words.your family wants Arnold to marry you?

That seems to be the case.

Is it fine for you to come to me in such a difficult situation like this? You are directly involved in this arent you?

I do not want to trouble Al-sama. Al-sama has no intention of getting married after all.

I see.

Muttering so, Therese cast her eyes down.

The woman in front of her is the most beautiful woman in the Empire, the Blau Mowe.

Any man in the Empire would do anything to get a chance to marry her.

Therese has seen for herself how her younger brother was fascinated by Finne and how far he went for her.

She has the beauty that could be said to be devilish. Even so, Al does not want to marry Finne.

Since Finne herself doesnt want to bother Al, she didnt bring up the topic to Al either.

After catching a glimpse of their relationship, Therese only felt resignation.

If they only like each other, there is a possibility that someone can get between them.

However, the relationship between the two is above that. It is one where they respect and understand each others feelings

No matter what he tried, her younger brother stood no chance of winning.

Understanding that, Therese felt a small pain.

Because her pitiful brother now appeared even more pathetic and laughable.

Therese-sama?

Im sorrycan you continue?

Y, Yesthere are quite a few people who feel that it would be dangerous for the Empire if Al-sama were to leave for the Dominion. Commander Alida is one of them. Prince Traugott may make his move as well.

I see..Traugott will take his place as king of the Dominion right.

It is only an expectation but.the obstacle for this is Her Majesty the Empress. Surely, Her Majesty would not allow this marriage.

I can understand her reasons.

The Dominion is the country that killed the Crown Prince.

There is deep sorrow embedded in the hearts of both the Empress and Therese.

And that sorrow has turned into anger.

Traugott is the last son of the Empress. It would be unthinkable for her to send him off to the Dominion.

After all, there are still other princes who can do that job.

Pleasecan you help us persuade Her Majesty? Only Therese-sama alone can move Her Majestys heart.

.You know, this courtyard was prepared by Wil. He said he didnt want me to feel suffocated here so he tried to let me live as close to nature as possible.

Therese stands up and looks at the courtyard.

They did not spend much time together inside the East Palace.

The Crown Prince who had already been delegated power was busy and did not have much time to relax.

Still, he made as much time as possible for her. And when he couldnt make it, he always gave her something to make up for it.

The black tea that Finne brewed earlier was one of them.

For Therese who doesnt like flashy gifts, he desperately thought of something for her.

She was happy that he was being that considerate for her.

And she has been living with such memories.

Looking back to the past and recalling their happiness together, that was her only pleasure in this world.

The only regret she has is that she is unable to help her family. However, that regret also disappeared.

Her younger brother, who she thought that she has to support is no longer in this world.

Neither her father nor her younger sister needs her help.

If she is told to die now then she would happily comply. The reason she is still alive is because of her position as the former Crown Princess and that Wilhelm would be sad if she decides to end her own life.

Suicide is not an option. But if someone is willing to kill her then she is willing to offer her life herself.

Still, Therese continues to live.

Finne-sancan I ask you one thing?

What is it?

Do you like Arnold?

yes. I like Al-sama.

.if its now you might be able to marry him you know? Arent you afraid that someone will take him away?

I want Al-sama to be happy. Even if his partner is not meI think that it will be fine as long as Al-sama finds his happiness.

You are strong.I envy you. If Arnold suffers the same fate as the Crown Prince, you probably would not shut yourself away like me.

..I dont know. butI want to do my best to prevent Al-sama from suffering such a tragedy. Even if I cant stand next to himI want to be someone who can protect his happiness.

Finne was shining dazzlingly in Thereses eyes.

She makes her think that she absolutely can not do the same herself.

Before the marriage, Therese appeared in high society at the behest of her father. She put on a smile and greeted everyone but she wasnt good at it.

She couldnt take a liking to the men who came up and talked to her.

If possible, she only wanted to stay in her room and quietly listen to music. Still, Therese has become the center of attention of high society.

However, there was one time where all attention was diverted away from her.

At a certain party.

The Crown Prince, Wilhelm himself showed up.

All the eyes in the venue were focused solely on him.

He was different from her. She thought that person was truly dazzling. Someone she can never be like.

However, Therese soon became Wilhelms wife and joined the Adler house.

Looking at you like this..it reminds me of Wil.

Am I similar to the Crown Prince?

It is not that you are similar. Butsomehow you remind me of him.

Saying so, tears spilled from Thereses eyes.

The tears dont stop.

Her chest is in pain.

From the beginning of the conversation, anger was welling up inside her heart.

The princess of the country that killed her beloved husband. She doesnt want to have anything to do with her. Even listening to the talk alone was already unpleasant.

Still, she listenedbecause if she doesnt do that then Wilhelm will be sad.

He wouldnt want others to be hurt because of his death. Thats why she kept her anger to herself.

Now, that anger has emerged. Even so, Therese suppressed it.

Because she remembered.

Before I became the Crown Princess.Wil told methat I dont have to act like a crown princess. Buthe wanted me to think of his brothers and sisters as my own family. For Wil, his family was his treasure.

If Wil is still here, what would he do?

Theres no need to ponder that question.

It hurts to do that. Still, Therese made her decision.

IfTraugott proposed to the Dominion Princess and received her consent.I will support him as his sister-in-law.

Really!?

I do not lie. But, it is only if Traugott moves. I am not going to support a marriage of convenience if the reason is only His Majestys one-sided order.

Thank you very much!

Finne smiles at Therese.

Even when she sees that smile, Thereses tears dont stop.

It surprised her that she still had enough heart left to be hurt.

Even I once had such anger and sadness in me huh

Therese-sama

Dont worrycertainly, there is still an anger inside me. But I controlled it. I am Wilhelm Lakes Adlers wife. I will not do anything that will sadden him. If Her Majesty objects then I will convince her.

Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Its okaybut, for a while, could you stay here and talk with me? Its been a long time since I have a conversation with someone.

If you are fine with me.

You will be just fine.

Said Therese as she cried with a smile on her face.

TLN: Well, that was long