Chapter 360. Announcement of Engagement – PLAYER WHO RETURNED 10,000 YEARS LATER

Chapter 360. Announcement of Engagement

– What? – Layla opened her eyes wide and looked at Kang Woo in confusion.

It was said too suddenly.

– What are you talking about? She asked in a dumbfounded voice.

– I’m sorry if I didn’t explain it clearly, but it won’t be for real.

– A … – the woman exclaimed.

She rubbed her chin and thought, and Kang Woo, making it clear that he understood everything, continued, “I would like to announce their engagement to Iris and strengthen Si Hoon’s position.

Leila quickly realized where the guy was leading.

– That’s right. “She nodded.

Getting married is a great way to get what you want. Even if you look back at history, engagement is a very powerful way. Especially in power circles.

– Si Hoon lacks trust.

– I understand what you are talking about.

Leila I agreed with Kang Woo. In fact, Si Hoon is still entrenched in people’s minds as a hero, but if he and the princess announce their engagement, he will take an unshakable position.

– But if we do this, will other states feel the danger?

Si Hoon must become the hero not of Arnan, but of the entire RNO. Based on this logic, a wedding with a princess can, on the contrary, only hurt. And the fact that it now does not belong to any country makes it nationwide.

– Mmm… – Kang Woo mumbled.

She’s right to some extent, but…

– Of course, there are other states, but still it is Arnan who has great influence.

Take, for example, the currency used at the RNO: it is called “Arnan”. So Kang Woo was not wrong.

– And our goal is not just to gain recognition from the citizens of Arnan.

– Are you talking about High Elf?

– Yes.

Iris had a High Elf blessing. Kang Woo was right in thinking that she is more connected to this deity than anyone else.

– Looking at from the High Elf’s side, we need a wedding.

High Elf is a divine and intelligent being, like Gaia. Kang Woo did not know if he was interested in the affairs of the RNO, but it would not be superfluous to describe Si Hoon’s image as a hero.

– Have you told Si Hoon and Iris about this?

– Not yet.

– If Si Hoon agrees, then I don’t care. If this was a real engagement, I would hardly agree, but since this is fake… then everything is in order, “she smiled slightly.

“As I thought, she makes contact.”

No matter how you look, Leila is better than Gaia. Kang Woo smiled and lowered his head.

– Thank you for your understanding.

With Leila’s approval, things will be much easier. Si Hoon will certainly obey him, and Iris was interested in the guy from the very beginning.

“This is a chance to improve relations even more.”.

Of course, he felt guilty towards Leila, but it was necessary to carry out this plan.

Iris’s psyche is not in the best condition now. And as you know, love is the best medicine for all diseases.

“And yet I feel guilty.”

Although he convinced himself that it was Iris’s choice, he was in fact the one who broke her. But there is simply no better way to distance her from yourself and at the same time improve the relationship.

“Si Hong, this is your role.”

The path to achieving the goal may be strange, but it will cope.

Kang Woo with a smile on back to the castle.

***

– P-engagement?. – Iris’s gaze faltered.

It seems that she was even more shocked, than Leila.

“Yes”.

Of course, she reacted this way, because we are talking about her beloved Si Hoon.

She’s probably inside now exults with joy.

– Yes, but it won’t be real.

Kang Woo explained his idea. Of course, he did not mention the High Elf and simply said that it was necessary to strengthen the country.

– Ah… – she exclaimed.

Kang Woo smiled and put his hand on her shoulder.

– Don’t be so upset.

– What?

– Although this is not real, you will still be engaged. Your chances of being together will increase markedly.

In order for people to believe what is happening, they will often need to appear together in public.

– I mean you can turn a fake engagement into a real one. And I’ll help you with that. “Kang Woo laughed.

Iris pressed her lips together tightly and thought. Apparently, she was still dumbfounded by the sudden news of the wedding. Maybe the words that all this would not be for real confused her even more.

– What… what did he say Si Hoon?

– He agreed. It may be a fake engagement, but he said that his heart still flutters a little.

Iris’s eyes trembled even more at what he heard.

– Is his heart… fluttering?

– Si Hoon is not an emotionless stone.

In fact, the guy never said that, but what to do. Someone has to play the role of Cupid in the relationship of these two.

– I see… – she, lost in thought, lowered her head.

Kang Woo smiled broadly.

– It seems to me that you and Si Hoon are good for each other. Don’t be discouraged that all of this is not for real, because everything is in your power.

He supported Iris.

– In general, announce this at the end of your upcoming speech, – Kang Woo got up.

She, without regaining consciousness, carefully asked the guy: – Hmm… Kang Woo…

– Huh?

– I would like to ask you something, is she, fiddling with a finger, looked away. – If Si Hoon and I get married… will the time that I can spend with you be reduced?

– It turns out so.

After all, everyone should think that they are really engaged. If Kang Woo flashes in the relationship between Si Hoon and Iris, it will not reflect in the best way on their reputation, and it is highly likely that rumors will spread.

– Well, that’s good for you. You will have more time to be with Si Hoon.

Kang Woo lightly patted her on the shoulder and turned around. He opened the door and went outside. Iris was left completely alone in the room and, tightly pursing her lips, for some time continued to look through the door that had just slammed. The girl, without noticing it, reached for her nails and began to gnaw them.

She remembered Han Seol dropping the wedding ring she received from Kang Woo. Her ringing laughter was in her ears.

Iris once again bit the nail, but grazed her finger and bleeds.

– Engagement…

She staggered to her feet, and said it again word, but her voice had a hint of madness.

***

– So, don’t be nervous. Did you learn to speak?

– Yes, of course.

– Just be confident in your actions.

The day came when Iris had to personally pronounce the verdict dignitaries who were associated with Fidelio. In the main square, a huge number of people gathered to watch the sentence passed through the broadcast. Iris glanced at them and excitedly took a step forward.

– It’s Princess Iris! – Someone exclaimed, but the reaction was still not the best.

– Ha, she was used by that deemon! How can you expect something from her?

– If only the verdict was worth it…

The people gathered in the square looked at Iris with excitement and discontent.

The girl briefly closed her eyes under numerous gazes.

“I’m not scared,” she clenched her fists. – It’s not scary at all. Compared to what I’ve been through, this is nothing.”

She slowly lifted her eyelids. Looking straight into the magic ball, she began to speak: – Dear citizens! She asked. – I am a useless princess!

There was a deathly silence. None of those gathered in the square could have imagined that the princess herself would utter such words in her direction. The bewilderment was read on the faces of the people.

– I was deceived by a demon wearing a human mask. I was stupid not seeing that the people were suffering.

People began to whisper.

– I won’t make excuses, – Iris looked up. – I was helpless and incapable of anything. I did not understand my role as a princess and turned a blind eye to the suffering of my people. But now everything will change. I will not close my eyes and avoid duties, – Iris held out her hand forward, addressing the citizens. “The time has come to punish the parasites that are devouring the country from the inside!

Her voice was full of confidence. She shouted to the guards: – Execute all the parasites!

There was silence, and then…

– Wah-a-ay!

Delighted by the sudden changes, people shouted joyfully, supporting the princess.

***

– Everything went according to plan.

Kang Woo smiled as he watched the people shouting happily and Iris herself punishing members of high-ranking families. In the eyes of the people, she was a helpless princess, but now she really took action.

“She did what they thought she was incapable of doing.”

Before that, it didn’t matter how badly they committed a sin, they got away with it, and the maximum punishment was link or suspension from service, not death.

“This will be an example for others.”

Of course, there could be disaffected people, but Si Hoon was nearby, and everything went smoothly. Of course, members of high-ranking families themselves did not suspect that they would be sentenced to death, which is why they began to shout in surprise, but soon they too fell silent. Forever.

– Yoo-hoo!

– Hurray! Iris! Hooray!

– Kim Si Hoon! Hooray!

With each throat cut, the townspeople’s exclamations towards Si Hoon and Iris grew louder and louder. The guy standing next to the princess smiled awkwardly and waved his hand to the townspeople.

– And… I would like to tell you important news, – continued Iris.

Kang Woo’s gaze sparkled.

“Finally.”

Announcement of Si Hoon and Iris’s wedding. The moment when Kang Woo can advance in his plan to get the High Elf’s attention.

– I, Iris von Arnan, made a promise to come out to marry a hero who has made many efforts to save our state.

The reaction was immediate. She didn’t have time to finish, but there was already a fuss among the people.

– The name of the hero with whom I will link my life… – Iris slowly turned her head and continued: – Oh Kang Woo.

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Author: 나비계곡

Translation: Artificial_Intelligence

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