75 – That man belongs to me!
How did things come to be like this?
To be honest, she knew very little about it.
She was just enjoying the banquet with a relaxed mind, forgetting all her worries and worries, as Captain Cromwell had said earlier, and she thought others were doing the same.
But,
Right now at this moment.
This scene in front of your eyes
It was arousing a completely unexpected feeling of ’embarrassment’ in her.
“Where is a mere savage… ”
“That’s not what a stupid blue guy who doesn’t know the customs I know is going to say.”
Two women blowing their lives toward each other with bloody voices.
Watching them radiate emotions that are so hideous that I have never seen them before,
She somehow triggered this situation…
Jane couldn’t help but feel a deep confusion about why the situation had turned this way.
*
General Franklin attended the banquet in a fancy dress.
Between beautiful music, sumptuous food, and well-dressed people, she was leaning against the wall, taking in the scene right in front of her at this moment.
The fancy decoration of the banquet hall and the number of people in it.
Although the concept of nobility disappeared neatly as soon as the rebellion began, and in fact, most of the high-ranking people in the rebels, including her father, Senator Benjamin, were from commoners, so it was rarely discussed.
But,
Nonetheless, everyone present here was enjoying this moment, decorating themselves like nobles, and Franklin was no different.
Although the status system may have disappeared, the desire to emphasize the difference in status that I am different from others has not disappeared.
But,
At this moment, her face, which had a beautiful appearance shining like a star, was currently in the middle of a dark dissatisfaction.
‘it’s annoying… ‘
A frustrating yet uncomfortable feeling wriggling in the depths of the heart.
It didn’t just start from inside the banquet hall.
its beginnings,
It was from the time her father and Cromwell were conversing amicably.
Cromwell, who has been talking to her father without any hesitation since coming here.
When you look at it,
An indescribable feeling of displeasure rose automatically in Franklin’s mind.
She herself couldn’t quite figure out why.
But one thing
There was nothing vaguely predictable.
‘This… jealousy… Is it a feeling called? Wanting to monopolize Mr. Cromwell… my jealousy… ‘
It was a story full of possibilities.
To her, Cromwell was a precious treasure that could never be taken away, and which she hoped to keep to herself.
such a person,
From Franklin’s point of view, the fact that she was having a pleasant conversation with that person called her father, whom she hated even seeing his face, was bound to bring her deep displeasure.
‘After all, it’s all because of that man. Maybe it’s because I’m a person who used to roll in the political arena, so I’m good at saying things quickly… Chi… I wouldn’t have come here if I knew it would make me feel this dirty.’
Once again, while suppressing the dirty feelings caused by that human being, the father.
Franklin’s gaze was fixed on Cromwell, who was still greeting several other dignitaries through his father’s introduction.
“This is Vice Chairman Thomas.”
“You must be the famous Edward Cromwell. I’ve heard about your performance so far, so let’s look forward to it from now on.”
“It is an honor to meet you, Vice-Chairman. We will continue to do our best in the war against the Empire.”
It’s a bit hard to see it as a simple greeting, but it’s a scene where you can feel the political elements.
Cromwell himself didn’t seem to care, but from Franklin’s point of view, it was a look that made him feel an instinctive rejection.
In particular, in that the subject who is doing the work is Congressman Benjamin,
She was feeling the desire to leave this place with Cromwell as soon as possible after the ‘greetings’ of that member of parliament were over, with the thought that she did not want to be in that position even more.
That’s how it was at that time when I was thinking that I didn’t like everyone in this situation surrounding me.
“General Franklin!”
A lively voice suddenly called her.
In response, Franklin turned his gaze away from Cromwell and the man, who grew more annoyed the more he looked, and looked straight in the direction of the sound.
Right after that, what catches her eye is Jane, who is making a smiley expression as always.
And it was the figure of a tax collector standing behind her with a haughty expression.
“What are you doing? I don’t feel very well. Don’t do that, go with us. I think Captain Cromwell will take some time.”
“… would you like that?”
Certainly, there were too many eyes to see only that man with a blank expression, and she was also getting dirty to the point where she could hardly bear it.
In that case, it would be better to go around with the same women as Jane said.
After that, the three of them grabbed a light snack and took a seat at a table by the window on the side of the banquet hall.
“It’s amazing, it’s the first time I’ve been to a banquet like this, so I was very nervous, but I think it’s much better than I thought. General Franklin, aren’t you used to a place like this?”
“Anyway, it’s because a family is a family. However, the situation is not good right now, so the scale has been reduced quite a bit. Even though the alliance with the Franz Kingdom has been concluded, it is definitely in a crisis situation right now.”
“Incredible. It’s kind of scaled down… I can’t wait to see what it will be like after the war ends.”
“Yes, if we win, we will probably hold a banquet that is incomparably larger than this. Well, the details are up to the higher ups to decide.”
It is only a vaguely hopeful observation now, but at the same time, the hope was burning more brightly than before in their hearts as they were telling this story.
Although there were big bad news at the end, the war of the past year was also full of good news.
In addition, as this incident prepared the foundation for a reversal, they were feeling strong expectations that they might see the end of the war soon.
In such an atmosphere, Jane spoke to General Franklin in front of her eyes with a light smile on her lips.
“I hope the war will end soon. That way, the general will also bond with Captain Cromwell.”
“! ah… no that’s… ”
General Franklin’s expression begins to collapse for the first time at Jane’s words.
Looking at her, who was always so calm and calm, Jane said to her with a proud expression on her face.
“hehehe, how are you? Everyone knows that General Franklin and Captain Cromwell are lovers. Although the situation is unreasonable right now, the two will definitely get married after the war, right?”
“That… .that’s… ummm… what… When that time comes, of course… Let’s think… I could, but… ”
Franklin tries to keep his face as cool as possible from Jane’s story.
However, as he listened to her story, a deep anticipation began to rise in Franklin’s heart.
‘Wedding… Ira. I’m sure we even kissed, but after that, it’s not yet. Once the war is over, you might have a closer relationship with Captain Cromwell… ‘
To be honest, even before marriage, the sharing of affection between a man and a woman was being done in secret.
However, as no one else knows, Franklin is in the position of general… It was also one of the most important forces within the rebels.
If she thoughtlessly had a relationship with Cromwell and suddenly gave birth to a child, the loss of power that would occur would have been fatal.
It is a historically proven fact that pregnancy is fatal to those who handle magical powers.
So, thinking of another reason to end the war as soon as possible, she began to ignite her desire for victory more than ever.
‘I will definitely overcome it. After all of that, Mr. Cromwell and… ‘
“I think it is good. Our turn will come only when the war is over soon and Franklin and the owner get married.”
“… Ahahahaha… ?”
“… ”
At that moment, a word from Se-Ri suddenly came in with a hook.
Regarding this, Jane treated it as a joke and let out a laugh with a little embarrassment…
unlike her,
Franklin felt the exhilaration from earlier subside and began to harden his expression.
And…
“… ? General… sir?”
“What did you say just now?”
Franklin asks a question in a cold voice.
As a result, Jane’s face began to look deeply embarrassed, but…
Se-Ri, the person receiving the gaze, spoke in a calm manner, not wavering the slightest bit.
“What are you so excited about? If the first wife is decided, isn’t it natural that the second and third can also be welcomed? We know that this is true not only for the Morks, but also for the Empire.”
“… Sigh… ”
Seri Tiekuna talking about the theory.
In fact, although it is a decreasing trend these days, it has been recognized as a law of polygamy or polygamy.
However, this is only possible with the consent of the parties.
“… yes. Certainly not. Legally, that way is open.”
Franklin put down the glass he was holding with those words.
immediately after that,
He said in a cold, chilly voice.
“But I warn you in advance. You’d better not even dare to try for the seat next to my man in any way. Even if it means getting dirt in my eyes, that’s unacceptable.”
“I… there… General… ”
General Franklin, reminiscent of a beast trying not to be deprived of its prey, openly expresses emotions close to murderous intent and issues a warning.
But…
Regarding this, the tax collector spoke to her without shrinking at all.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t. Since the order is late, I can give up the position of royal court, but this Tiekuna, even if it is late, I will definitely mix with that man.”
“… you… this child… ”
A tax collector who confidently declares without retreating.
Seeing the hideous presence felt between the two, Jane could only tremble, not knowing what to do.