"Huh?" Li Xin was a bit stunned, not sure where he said the wrong thing.

"Silly, call a cab yourself. I need to go back and dress up. I can't just go so casually. Old Luo is definitely going to have a drink tonight, and I want to look beautiful to accompany him," the Little Rich Lady said with a fighting spirit, coincidentally buying a bunch of new battle robes today to dazzle old Luo's secretive eye.

Looking at the exceedingly elegant Cathy in her splendid attire, Li Xin wondered if she misunderstood the meaning of "casual"?

The carriage clattered away, hastily leaving Li Xin in disarray at the Treasure Workshop. Could he even dare to call for a carriage in this area?

Eventually, Route 11 turned out to be reliable.

Returning to the Canon Law School, looking at the empty cafeteria, what beasts, eating like it's a battle, were they all starved ghosts reincarnated?

...

In the Moncalleta Royal Court, within the magnificent palace, joyful laughter echoed with flowers, fine wine, and delicious food, as a grand court banquet was underway.

The hostess was the Queen of the Kingdom, Queen Kerry, dressed in a light gold gown, her hair elegantly tied up with high clouds like a bun, a full, glossy bust, a neck as white as jade, and beautiful, fair collarbones adorned by a sparkling diamond necklace that was merely a star-like embellishment, complemented by an outstandingly elegant countenance. Just one look, like autumn water, could make one surrender. This beloved Queen was presently holding a red wine glass, attentively examining the young people in the dance floor.

In terms of beauty alone, Estella might surpass her, but in terms of mature and noble demeanor, Queen Kerry was unrivaled, especially with her extremely prestigious status, which can only be admired by men. This queen held considerable power and authority in Moncalleta.

Queen Kerry did not pay attention to the various admiring gazes surrounding her. She was concerned about her children. The Crown Prince Hokele was the least worrisome; even as a mother, as a mere spectator, he was impeccable, mature and steady, focused on military and state affairs, possessing both civil and military talents like his father, sufficient to support the Kingdom, continuing Moncalleta's glory and splendor. He was already engaged early, with a stable rear, and currently a significant portion of state affairs were already practically hosted by Hokele. What made Kerry worry were her second son, Akris, and her youngest daughter, Estella.

Two problematic individuals!

Indeed, very problematic. Akris was quite wild. He was fine as a child, being by her side. However, ever since he went to the Secret Castle, he was entirely out of control.

She opposed the event itself, but for the Kingdom's sake, someone had to go. Fortunately, Akris safely gained a great opportunity and received the Holy Hall's recognition, which was surely the best outcome blessed by the gods. But this child was set free entirely, and during his time back in the Royal Capital, she heard quite a few rumors. So he needed a suitable woman to help him settle down. Growing up and maturing is an essential course for a Prince.

Akris's matters were well solvable. Give him some time, and he would gradually return to the right track. Boys, going through a phase of rebellion is inevitable when they are young. The headache was Estella; rather, it was supposed to be her own headache, right? Choosing someone suitable for the Kingdom is easy; choosing someone Estella likes might also not be difficult, but having both criteria met is a bit tricky.

Don't look at Estella's usual gentle and graceful princess demeanor; nothing can be concealed from this mother. To sum up: full of rebellion.

If she weren't a princess, she would have long gone to be an adventurer, even playing some travel group games in the royal court, playing the role of a travel group thief or something, thinking I don't know. It's just that when she sneaks out, I turn a blind eye.

In Moncalleta, being a royal family member, enjoying all royal powers simultaneously, you must bear the royal obligations, and no one is an exception. This is also the fundamental reason for the Kingdom's long-term stability and high support. Even though the King doted on Estella greatly, there was no room for any wavering here.

Therefore, urging Kerry to hold more court banquets and social gatherings, young people need more interactions; the harder it is to find, the more diligently to seek.

Estella, looking at all the flattering faces, was overwhelmed, sitting on pins and needles. But feeling her mother's gaze, she could only deal with them one by one. Nothing was more torturous than this, while her second brother was having the time of his life, talking happily with the noble young ladies, enjoying the admiration of the girls, dancing numerous rounds.

Estella had already rejected several dance invitations. To avoid trouble and also not wanting her mother to face retribution down the line, she proactively expressed a desire to hear everyone's thoughts on state governance. Surely there was nothing wrong with that.

Then Estella regretted it, unleashing a whole group's chatterboxes. Their lofty discussions were quite intimidating. She, having been taught by the Grand Scholar, was very clear about how hollow and idealistic these people's words were.

"Recently, the Kingdom has been influenced by foreign ideologies, and a small group of people wants to promote some kind of constitutional monarchy, which is as heinous as cults and should be hanged!"

"All these are evil doctrines from the Li Long United Kingdom and Hex-Tech, which is absolutely heresy. Flying machines, inferior Hex Guns, are all flashy objects. If it were me, I would absolutely ban them!"

"Hex Guns, these kinds of things, are of inferior quality and lack combat effectiveness. They are only used by those who aren't graced by the gods. Spiritual Ability cultivation is the right path. Luther is indeed suspect of heresy. In the end, wasn't he abandoned by the gods, too? Such things only appear in a barbaric land like the Li Long!"

"Of course, this is the strength of our great Moncalleta. I think this is a foreign conspiracy trying to erode us with such heretical doctrines."

"Those things can indeed offer some convenience, which cannot be entirely denied, but they're not that exaggerated. There's no harm in getting to know them, but if we invest too much energy, it would be putting the cart before the horse, instead falling into the enemy's trap."

Constitutional monarchy?

Estella had heard about it. It's a system implemented in the Li Long United Kingdom, and it was this system that unified the war-torn Li Long. The king is a symbol of power in a country, but much of the power is executed by the cabinet and the parliament. The cabinet is formed by the Grand Governor, and the parliament is divided into the Upper and Lower Houses, consisting of members of parliament who are elite representatives from various fields.

How to put it, relying solely on the prince and princess, it's still more reasonable to choose the best from a broader range of people. Estella actually found the latter more sensible,

but she also heard from her elder brother that it only sounds good. It is a method for the nobles to usurp power from the royal family, a new form of struggle, extremely dangerous, but it has no soil to survive in Moncalleta.

The Ola Royal Family holds absolute prestige in Moncalleta. Hex-Tech can be introduced, but other heretical sayings will be resisted. Moncalleta is quite open in academic and artistic fields, not isolationist. In a way, the royal family's inheritance standard has always been quite online, maybe some are more ordinary, but definitely not considered dim-witted.

"Why is such a system successful in the Li Long Kingdom?" Estella asked curiously.

A group of young elites from Moncalleta responded to the princess's question like they'd been injected with chicken blood, each showing off their insight. Overall, it was nothing more than Li Long being a barbaric land, lacking any true royal lineage, never favored by the gods. The locals worship the Martial God, which is actually void, with no divine status. The entry of the Moon God's Court has increased the chaos of faith, thus creating such strange systems and severe internal conflicts for power and profit...

When it comes to eloquence, almost everyone here has no problem, they can talk eloquently and even come up with a coherent logic. But Estella knew that they hadn't even been to Li Long, everything was just hearsay.

Estella was somewhat reluctant to listen anymore. If Chris completed her mission smoothly, she should already be on her way back. The speed of returning home is always a bit faster than going there.

She wanted to go back to her palace, feel the sea breeze, watch the night sea as she waited for Chris's return.

"Beautiful Princess, do I have the honor to invite you for a dance?" A cheerful voice sounded.

Instantly causing a displeasure among the noble young men, who was so bold? Not observing the atmosphere, not following the queue? Everyone went through the trouble of talking so much just to attract the princess's attention and get the right to a dance.

However, upon seeing the newcomer, everyone's expressions turned amicable.

... It was Prince Akris, then all was fine.

Estella extended her hand, gladly accepting.

"How is it, shouldn't you thank me for saving you from such a predicament?" Akris laughed.

"Second brother, if you're thinking of me at this time, surely it's because you've encountered some trouble. Could it be some lady you're fond of is threatening the court?" Estella said, her eyes full of playful glimmer.

Akris scratched his nose, "Oh, the duke's daughter Kara came as well. It was something from a long time ago, I almost forgot, yet she wants me to take her to meet the queen. I don't want to die just yet."

"Is that so, this seems like your fault though. But I'm quite good at resolving such matters, if you take me to the Holy Land once more, I'll help you solve it without any aftermath," Estella said enchantingly.

"Hehe, thanks, but I can distinguish being beaten half to death from fully dead," Akris decisively refused.

After finishing a dance, Princess Estella excused herself, and just as Akris tried to slip away, he was held back. Kerry felt that this batch of young people didn't have suitable ones, they could be replaced, and contact with girls could be done slowly. But this boy Akris needs to know the gravity of the situation. Beside the queen stood a shapely woman with a seductive gaze.

Seeing Akris's imploring eyes, Estella walked away gracefully in her long dress.

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