Looking at the dazzling appearance of the candidates for the king's election standing side by side below, the eldest council elder on the stage nodded quietly.
It took half a year to finally get it together.
Both the kingdom and the five of them couldn't wait.
The temperament of the closed-eyed old man changed, and his voice was filled with strong will and he spoke loudly: "This election for the king will begin with the five adults here declaring the candidates, and asking the comrades for their approval."
"I express my approval with the authority of the Council of Wise Men."
"Approval."
"Seconded."
Everyone in the Sage Association nodded in response to the old man's suggestion. After receiving the instructions, the knight leader on the stage gave the final explanation.
"The candidates are Crusch Karsten, Priscilla Vallier, Anastasia Hessing, Emilia, and Ferut.
All the above five people are qualified to be Dragon Priestesses.
The deadline is three years later to renew the covenant with the dragon. One month ago today, the dragon ceremony, the selection was decided by the will of all the people, the glory of the dragon ball and the guidance of the dragon. Until the day you ascend the throne as king, each of you will maintain the kingdom to the best of your ability!
The above minimum conditions are the treaty!
I hereby declare—"
The sound was released, and the palace hall was surrounded by amazing enthusiasm.
Silent, but deafening.
No one can suppress the cry in their heart.
Feeling the aftermath of this enthusiasm, the Chairman of the Council of Wise Men on the stage straightened his hunched back and said:
"——Now, the king's election begins!"
In this way, the king's election began happily.
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The meeting then ended.
Whether it was the old guys on the stage, or the knights, nobles and civil servants, they all left the palace hall in an orderly manner.
The selection of the king is undoubtedly the most important event.
These five candidates for king selection each have their own characteristics and strengths, and others must have already made plans in their hearts.
Either supporting or watching.
However, they are smart and will not express their stance here. After all, unlike Reinhardt and other personal guard knights who have sworn allegiance, the affiliation of others must be more private.
So soon, there were only five candidates left in the palace hall.
Xiaolin followed suit and prepared to leave with his colleague Roswaal and the unknown magisters, but he was stopped by Felt before he could take a few steps.
"Wait for me, Xiaolin!"
"...Call the teacher when something happens, and Xiaolin when nothing happens. Felt-sama is really realistic."
"Because I'm a street kid from the slums."
The corners of Felt's mouth rose.
Not ashamed of it, but proud of it.
I really hope that she can realize that she is an orphan of the royal family and pick up some dignity and authority of the previous king, so as not to alienate and dislike those nobles who pay attention to blood.
Xiaolin, who was standing with the magisters, heard the whispers about Felt not being qualified to become the king.
The other candidates for the King's Choice also have great personalities, but Felt can only be ranked second.
Well, countdown.
Due to the other party's current identity, Xiao Lin had to stop and reminded him kindly: "Master Felute, if you have anything to do, how about we wait until we go back to talk about it? It would be very embarrassing to be punished here. No matter it is yours , it’s still mine.”
"No! I'm going to ask now! Tell me, is it your fault that Lord Roma is yours?"
The willful little loli doesn't care about that and goes straight to the core.
Felt grinned and stared.
She was really angry.
It wasn't because Lord Rom's appearance forced her to participate in the king's election, but because Xiaolin and Reinhardt asked Lord Rom to do such dangerous things, she would be really sad if Lord Rom was injured.
Although the little Loli lives in poverty, she still feels family affection from each other.
That's why we attach so much importance to it.
"Well... if I have to say it, the word "go with the flow" is the right word.
"Aha?!"
This explanation did not satisfy Felt.
But in fact it is.
When Reinhardt confirmed that the girl was an orphan of the royal family and a candidate for the king's election, the two found Lord Rom and told him the truth. Considering that the little loli's character might cause a strong reaction, they planned this performance.
In other words, it was not just Reinhardt and Kobayashi, but Lord Rom who planned it together.
"Why, why do you do such unnecessary things?!"
"...Lord Felt, it was you who said you wanted to leave the slums and live a good life. Have you forgotten?"
"Not in this way!"
The little Loli roughly pulled her skirt and stomped her feet angrily, wearing exquisite little leather shoes that echoed in the empty palace hall.
Amelia wanted to step forward to persuade him, but she didn’t know what to do after what she had just experienced.
The other three people watched the show with great interest.
Xiao Lin sighed helplessly, then looked directly at the little Loli and said:
"Because you are not aware enough."
Those mentioned above are all perfunctory prevarications. The real reason is to give Felt the consciousness and reason to participate in the king's election.
He once told Tazmi.
——When the hand of fate pushes you to that special moment, will you be as brave as you imagined?
And the little loli who said she didn't mean it in this way obviously gave up after knowing that she was going to run for the next king.
This is not okay.
Felt is indispensable in Kobayashi's grand plan, so she has to be a candidate even for the design!
"Sure enough, I still can't accept it!"
Felt crossed his arms and glared at Xiaolin and said: "You and Reinhardt said that they were with me, but in fact it was not the case at all. I have decided that I will give you a severe punishment when we return. , wake me up!"
"Yes, I will obey your will."
Xiao Lin bowed and saluted.
If he was alone with the little Lolita, he would have already let the other person know who is the boss. But now there are four other candidates for the throne, so in order not to be looked down upon, it’s better to put on a show.
"Wait a minute, I don't agree."
Regardless of the atmosphere, a powerful word was inserted suddenly, and his arrogant attitude attracted everyone's attention.
Veins popped up on Felt's forehead, he clenched his fists and said in displeasure: "I've been saying it since just now, you really want to find trouble, don't you?"
"Humph, I'm not going to argue with an uneducated female dog. I don't care at all about why you are running for election or your reasons. However, if you want to punish Xiao Lin, I can't agree to it."
"Who are you? Why should I listen to you?"
"Because Xiaolin is my husband."
The charming and arrogant girl opened her fan to cover her lips, but the powerful words she spoke were clearly heard by several people present.
I'm not! I don't! Don't talk nonsense!
Xiao Lin secretly thought something was wrong.
He felt something was wrong when Priscilla spoke to her just now, but he didn't expect that it was revenge.
She might take revenge on Felt for contradicting her just now, or she might take revenge on Xiao Lin for stopping her.
As if she didn't find it convincing, the arrogant girl stepped forward and hugged Xiaolin's arm, hugging his arms between her breasts. The soft touch of the package was instantly felt.
"Xiao Lin?"
"Hey, what's going on?!"
Unlike the shrewd Duke and the leader of the largest chamber of commerce who could see through the ruse at a glance, the innocent half-elf girl and the little loli were obviously deceived.
Seeing Felt anxious, Priscilla was even more proud.
Xiao Lin rolled his eyes at her angrily and said, "Master Felute, please be sensible. This is obviously deliberately sowing discord."
"Ah, I don't have one."
"Um?"
"Because I lost to you, didn't I?"
Priscilla breathed moist breath into his ear coquettishly.
I remembered.
Previously, the winner was determined by guessing, but Priscilla's bargaining chip was herself.
"So, you are my husband from now on."
"Thank you for your kindness, but please forgive me for refusing!"
Xiao Lin quickly took out his arm and distanced himself as if he didn't want to touch me.
Priscilla was superior in both figure and appearance, but if she wanted to be her husband, forget it, because she was even more dangerous than Elsa.
[Sun Protection] is essentially a buffing magic, so Xiaolin's [Purification] can't do anything to her. If she doesn't want to die suddenly like the arrogant girl's first seven husbands, it's best not to get too involved.
And Priscilla's real purpose is not just revenge.
"You still want to win over Liu Zi and me, right?"
"snort."
Priscilla snorted softly. There was no answer, but the attitude said it all.
Is there anything more interesting than an arrogant girl who thinks the world revolves around her and loses to someone else? The more Xiao Lin disobeys her wishes, the more interested she becomes in Xiao Lin, but it seems that she failed to win him over again this time.
But it doesn't matter, her wishes will definitely come true in the end.
The arrogant girl is extremely confident.
Only then did Felute react, and then he said with a crazy face: "It turns out that you lost to my subordinate, you arrogant woman. You are so embarrassed to call someone else your husband, even though you have been married seven times. How horny are you after pestering other men... mmmmmm!"
Before she could finish speaking, her mouth was covered.
I don’t know if this guy spent too much time with Liu Zi, and his venomous tongue is getting better and better, and he specializes in picking on others.
If she is allowed to continue like this, Priscilla's famous sword, the Sword of Sun Flame, will show its power in the palace hall.
The verbal dispute between the two ended temporarily with both sides hurt.
Then, Kurxiu who was watching the show came over and said to Xiao Lin: "Well, although I only know some information about you from Felice, if you can be recognized by two... no, three candidates for the king's election, I think you must be A rare talent. I just don’t know what amazing things you will do. I sincerely look forward to that day."
The beauty in military uniform showed her eagerness for talents, but she also knew clearly that Xiaolin would not abandon Felut and come to her side.
However, the magnanimity she showed was indeed that of a king.
to the opposite.
The purple-haired little loli wanted to be more simple and direct, saying: "People also want what others want, so big brother, if you have any idea of coming to my side, the reward will definitely satisfy you."
The childish little face is full of greedy desire.
To be able to take action in front of the master, I think my contempt for Felt is greater than my desire.
"Hey, you guy...!"
"Thanks to the kindness of Curtius-sama and Anastasia-sama, but please forgive me for refusing."
Before Felt got angry, Kobayashi also rejected Kursch and Anastasia with the same words he used to reject Priscilla.
But unlike Kurt, the greedy expression on the purple-haired little loli's face is almost the same as the confident attitude of the arrogant girl, and she obviously hasn't given up yet.
The quarrel ended here.
Continuing will only lead to more arguments.
"Then, gentlemen, please forgive us for being rude and going ahead."
Then he bowed and saluted.
At the same time, he nodded slightly towards Emilia.
At Xiaolin's signal, Felt reluctantly walked towards the huge door, and said angrily: "Remember this, Xiaolin. When I go back, I must make you look good. By the way, I will punish you. You can teach me more interesting magic."
"Yes, yes, I will. Others are vying for me, but you don't know how to cherish it."
"Huh, you won't leave me anyway."
"That's possible. Don't cry if you really have to leave then."
Xiao Lin rubbed the little Loli's head, and the little Loli was not willing to be outdone and bit him to fight back. The two people's affectionate and playful appearance was watched by the four candidates for the throne behind them.
It's just that their expressions are different.
Some are envious, some are plain, some are boring, and some are nostalgic. It wasn't until the two disappeared in the palace hall that the other four girls left one after another.
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After coming out of the palace hall, Felut hugged Xiao Lin's back and bit his arms and shoulders.
"I said Felt, you can relax now."
"Uh-huh (don't)!"
"Your tiger teeth bite me very painfully!"
"Uh-huh (you deserve it)!"
"How indecent is it for a candidate for the king's election to ride on someone else? Besides, you are still wearing a skirt. Aren't you afraid of being exposed?"
"Uh-huh (you mind me)!"
It seemed that no matter what I said, she would never come down.
Xiao Lin had no choice but to endure the little Loli's retaliatory move silently. Who made her feel wronged because of her just now? Just treat it as compensation.
However, this situation did not last long. When the two of them walked to the corridor, they saw Reinhardt waiting aside.
The Master Sword Master did not reprimand Felt for his impolite behavior, but instead told him another thing.
——Julius wants to duel Natsuki Subaru!
I didn't expect it to develop like this. Natsuki Subaru had obviously restrained himself a lot in the palace hall and did not break out into bad remarks or excessive actions. Why did the two choose to duel?
Only then did Reinhard explain the cause and effect.
In the parliament just now, Natsuki Subaru remembered the fact that Emilia did not have knight loyalty, and asked for the reason after coming out.
Naturally, he knew that due to some well-known reasons, no one was willing to be the knight of the silver-haired half-elf girl.
So, the hot-headed boy volunteered to be the girl knight, and at the same time said some ugly words.
This undoubtedly offended the Knights, so in order to prevent Subaru Natsuki from being retaliated against, Julius chose to teach the ignorant boy a lesson first.
...Although Natsuki Subaru didn't know it.
"Reinhardt is asking me to stop this duel?"
"No, it can't be stopped now."
"That's true. Forget it, I'll go take a look."
Leaving the little Loli to Reinhardt, Xiaolin walked towards the training ground. There, he met Natsuki Subaru who was gearing up.
"I don't know what to say about your recklessness. Or would it be better to call you Iron-headed Boy?"
"Stop teasing me, Xiao Lin."
Natsuki Subaru rarely had a playful smile.
He wanted to help Emilia, and he would not hesitate to sacrifice his life several times for it. So no matter what, his mood is serious.
It seems that he has come to his senses.
"But you can't win at all."
"Can't win at all? I don't understand."
Um?
Do you also want to become light?
After the hot-blooded young man said these words with his back to Xiao Lin, he picked up the wooden sword in his hand and ran to the battlefield without looking back... No, it was a training ground.
Then he was knocked to the ground in two or three strokes.
Seeing Subaru Natsuki who couldn't get back on his feet, Kobayashi couldn't help but complain: You guy, for saying such beautiful words, didn't you still get beaten up with a bruised nose and a swollen face in the end?
Tiga's famous saying makes you say it is really a waste.
(End of chapter)
