Greatest Alchemist? Chapter 651

Too Early To Tie

In a room within the Royal Castle towering over the Capital of Valkyra Kingdom. Five men gathered in the room that only a select few were permitted entry to.

One was the ruler of this nation, King Lobos Valkyra.

His Prime Minister, Simon von Portfort.

The Commander of the Knight Order, Galahad von Bauer.

The Earl Reud von Rockford.

And lastly, Margrave Godwin von Volton.

Naturally, there was a reason why these five key figures supporting Valkyra Kingdom had gathered.

「As they were Iruma-dono’s daughters, it’s understandable, but I suppose he would dislike a blatant political marriage.」
「My wife and Honorary Baroness Vold had been taking various matters into consideration.」

Yes, the secret gathering between the King of Valkyra Kingdom, its Prime Minister, Knight Commander, Earl, and Margrave was to discuss Takumi’s daughters, Etoile, Flora, and Haruka.

The one that leaked this information was, of course, Simon’s wife, Rosary.

Having learned of the exceptional statuses of Takumi’s children, Rosary wanted to confirm with Simon if their grandchildren already had fiancées while she still continued to seclude herself in the Sanctuary.

Simon immediately understood the meaning behind her sudden inquiry. After all, he had served as the Prime Minister for many years.

「Queen Lumia wanted Miss Etoile for Yggurle Kingdom. Even Princess Mimir had considered her to be the next Saintess.」
「If they are considering her as a Saintess, does that mean that Etoile has the aptitude for the Light attribute?」

When Simon relayed the information on Etoile, even King Valkyra was astonished.

「No, Your Majesty. If an Elf were to have the aptitude for the Light attribute, they would wish to become the Saintess, even if it weren’t Princess Mimir.」
「Indeed. Just as Godwin had mentioned, Yggurle Kingdom is one step ahead with Miss Etoile.」

Margrave Volton and Earl Rockford judged that Yggurle Kingdom had the advantage with Etoile.

「Regarding Miss Haruka and Miss Flora, it isn’t only Rosary, but even Madam Elizabeth was aiming for the revival of the House Vold. If that was ill suited, she even considered her parental family, House Packard and the Viscounty.」
「Madam Elizabeth has grown stronger. Her daughter, Lady Charlotte, also works for Iruma-dono. You could say their connection runs deep.」

When Simon mentioned that Elizabeth was aiming for Haruka and Flora, Margrave Volton grew wary of Elizabeth’s shrewdness now, as though her previous dispirited self was all but a lie.

「No, more importantly, does there anyone here with exception to myself have someone of a suitable age?」
「Your Majesty, surely a marriage to the royal family is impossible, is it not?」
「What do you mean, Simon? Iruma-dono is the representative of the Sanctuary. It would be no exaggeration to call the Sanctuary a small country now. Well? You could even say that it’s a marriage between royal families.」
「Your Majesty, is that not quite forceful?」

Among the members present, the only ones who could immediately provide children of a suitable age to match Takumi’s daughters was King Valkyra. Even Simon would have to coordinate the engagements of his grandchildren. Though engagements between small children were often cancelled, there was proper procedures that must be followed. In comparison, talks of engagements involving the royal family often took longer to finalize. Even now, there were still princes whose betrothals have yet to be set……

「Your Majesty, in terms of matching ages, do you mean *that* prince?」
「Would that one be unwise?」
「It would likely enrage Iruma-dono……」

Simon’s concern was understandable.
The youngest prince of King Valkyra was now six years old. Age-wise, he was a good match with Takumi’s daughters, but this youngest prince posed a problem.

His eldest son, the crown prince was famed for possessing both exceptional character and abilities similar to the wise King Valkyra, and it was said that Valkyra Kingdom had a bright future ahead. On the other hand, the sixth prince was spoiled. Likely due to the presence of a capable heir, his education had been neglected, so he became a selfish and prideful child. He was only six years old too.

「There’s nothing we can do though! Everyone but Ruvos is engaged. There’s the option of taking Iruma-dono’s daughter as a concubine as well, but of course we can’t say that out loud.」

Aside from his youngest son, everyoneー including those that he could marry outー already had fiancées. None of those fiancées would willingly switch from the main wife to concubine.

「Your Majesty, shouldn’t we first ask Iruma-dono and his wives?」
「O-oh, come to think of it, that is so.」
「If it’s Iruma-dono, he might say that marrying into the royal family is out the question.」
「Urk…… that’s possible.」

Earl Rockford advised King Valkyra, who had begun talking about the sixth prince, to calm down. It was then that Galahan pointed out that, based on his character, Takumi would not even want to have ties with a royal family.

Takumi was the type of person who would rather not stand out, to the point that he even hid the fact that he was the Custodian of the Sanctuary and the Protector of the Spirit Tree. Galahad could not imagine Takumi wanting to be related to the royal family.

「T-then should we try talking to him indirectly about his daughters’ betrothals?」
「The moment we ask about that, it would no longer be indirect.」
「Now, now, Prime Minister. As the one who he has known the longest, let me ask first. If we leave it to Madam Rosary after that, she might be able to steer the conversation to the favor of House Portfort.」
「Lord Volton! That…… may work. In that case, shall we leave it to you?」
「And while you’re at it, make sure to look into the detailed statuses of Iruma-dono’s daughters.」
「I understand.」

And so, the five concluded their secret discussion regarding the leaked information on Takumi’s exceptionally abled children.

Though, no matter who the partner may be, Takumi would not delight at the thought of his children’s betrothals.

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