Their world doesn't need gods.

Chapter 227: The First Princess Erica Appears ~ (1)

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—Erica—

At Christiana's mansion, Erica followed the mansion's maid to the reception room where Milinda and Violet were.

On the way, she ran into the third prince Charles, who looked unhappy.

"Isn't this Brother Charles? Good afternoon."

Erica lifted the hem of her gorgeous dress slightly and greeted Charles with a sweet and lovely smile.

"Tsk, Erica, you actually followed me so quickly... You are such an annoying follower."

Even though they were on Duke Christiana's territory, he did not hide his displeasure and spoke to Erica bluntly.

"Brother, what are you talking about?"

Erica tilted her head slightly, pretending that she had no idea what the other person was saying.

"Stop pretending to be stupid. Didn't you come here to try to contain me because you knew I was planning to win over the Christiana family? But you're already too late."

Charles acted as if he was superior and said with some pride.

Erica also restrained her previously somewhat artificially respectful attitude and raised a slightly sarcastic smile.

"And yet, you failed, too."

"What... I didn't. Duke Milinda has already promised to arrange a blind date between me and the second daughter, Liliana. You can't be unaware of what this means, right?"

Charles asked back with a provocative smile.

(Hmm… What is Ms. Milinda up to? That daughter-obsessed woman shouldn’t marry Liliana to a guy like Charles. Even if she agrees, Violet, that sister-obsessed woman, will strongly object.)

Erica pondered Milinda's plan in her mind, still with a smile on her face.

"That's great. Congratulations, brother, on marrying another beautiful and lovely wife. As your sister, I am also happy for you."

"Hmph, put away your hypocritical attitude. You have nothing to do here. If you want to go back, do it as soon as possible to avoid embarrassing yourself."

“Ah, I think you must have misunderstood something, Brother Charles. I visited the Duke’s mansion today only to hold a tea party with Lady Milinda and Sister Violet as agreed.”

Erica lied calmly.

"It's just a coincidence that I met you here, my brother."

Just by looking at Charles's previous expression, it was not difficult to guess that his meeting with Milinda did not go well.

As for the fact that Milinda agreed to Liliana's blind date, although it should be true, there might be some inside story that Erica is not aware of yet.

So Erica deliberately used the same method to imply that she had a good relationship with Milinda and Verlette, in order to provoke and retaliate against Charles.

"Huh, I haven't heard of such a thing."

Charles crossed his arms and looked at Erica suspiciously. He snorted with disdain.

"Oh, I didn't expect that you like gossiping about these things. For a man, it's not a good hobby to find out the secrets of ladies."

Erica said with a chuckle covering her mouth.

"Tsk, you are just a good talker."

"Oh, thank you for your compliment, brother. I admire you for always having great ambitions. But a person with ambitions but no strength can't accomplish anything. Just like this time.

You should now have a deep understanding that this world does not revolve around anyone. Of course, this is no exception for you, my brother."

Erica lowered her voice a little, but still responded with a smile on her face.

To translate her words, Charles was a guy with empty ambitions. Although he had been successful in winning over the nobles before, his plan would not always go smoothly.

"You guy...tsk."

Although Charles was very indignant, he suppressed his emotions and prepared to leave.

"My dear brother, I have heard something that is vulgar but very reasonable."

Erica didn't turn around, but kept her back to Charles and spoke.

"To provoke someone and then be provoked by them is something only a fool would do. Don't you agree?"

"Tsk."

(Ah, what a difficult guy. My mother is really something. Could it be that she just thought it was fun and let Charles do whatever he wanted? What on earth is she thinking...)

After Charles walked away, Erica sighed deeply in her heart.

Part of the reason why she is working so hard now is because Charles, who is eager to obtain the throne, has begun to vigorously win over forces supporting him in the palace and has done many small tricks behind the scenes.

The other half must be attributed to the fact that Queen Rosalind II deliberately allowed Charles to act so recklessly and left the task of restraining and stopping him to her own daughter Erica.

But no matter how much I complain now, it will be of no use.

Whether for herself, her mother Rosalind, or her cousin, the seventh princess Siliya, Erica can only take on this heavy burden that she doesn't want to carry at all.

"Please lead the way."

She smiled kindly and asked the maid to lead the way.

Walking through the simple yet solemn corridor to the reception room, Milianda and Violet were both smiling warmly, waiting for Erica's arrival.

"It's been a long time since we last met, Her Royal Highness Princess Erica."

"Good afternoon, Ms. Milinda, Sister Violet."

After Milianda and Violet greeted each other, Erica also responded politely.

"So, what is the purpose of Her Highness Erica's visit this time?"

Skipping the simple greetings, Milinda went straight to the point.

"Are you also trying to pull the Christiana family into your faction like His Royal Highness Charles?"

"I'm very sorry, but I don't have such an intention. Rather, even if I wanted to do so, I wouldn't be able to offer you the leverage to agree to it."

Erica replied with a sigh of mock regret.

Due to the history of the Duke of Christiana's family and the character of the current Duke of Milenda, it was extremely difficult for Erica to recruit him as a subordinate of her faction. However, this might not be the case if they were just partners with common interests.

"So, I'm here to confirm the Duke Christiana's thoughts and propose cooperation to you two."

Erica smiled and said to Milinda and Violet.

"cooperate?"

Milinda asked with a curious expression.

"Hmm~ It's cooperation. But before we get to the point, I want to ask you two a question. The Duke of Christiana has always been the sword and shield protecting the Elizabethan royal family. So I'm curious, what is your definition of the Elizabethan royal family?"

Erica blew on the tea politely, took a sip and asked with a smile.