After being forced to step down, the once-annoying nun eloped with me.

Isn't it just like a normal couple, first hugging, then kissing, and finally stroking her hair to make a promise? Although Yang Hao didn't know how Fen planned to ask Theresa for a few days to be alone with her husband after she went home... since Fen was trying so hard, he could agree in advance.

So, is the next meeting coming up?

Yang Hao really didn't want to go to the meeting—but he had no choice. Whether he could get any important progress on the merger of the two countries depended on whether he could reach a consensus with Miss Margarita at the meeting.

Whether or not a consensus can be reached with Margarita depends on mutual concessions from both sides.

But then I thought...making concessions isn't out of the question. But at least let me see how far you expect me to concede?

Moreover, Yang Hao also has his bottom line. If making concessions would mean betraying his country for personal gain, then it would be better not to make any concessions and just launch an armed invasion... At least that way, after winning the war, Yang Hao would still have a chance to fight against the demonic calamity, instead of the two countries blaming each other and ending up dying together in despair.

Ugh... what should I do? What should I do?

Yang Hao suddenly felt that even his wife, who was snuggling in his arms, didn't seem so appealing anymore. But after sensing the strange look coming from the small synthetic doll on the other side, he obediently hugged his wife tighter.

"...So, Finn, what do you think we need to do to get Margarita and the others to make concessions?"

"May I ask, what kind of 'concession' are you referring to?"

"National merger".

"...Then I guess I'll have to keep putting pressure on you?"

The elf pursed her lips, adjusted her posture slightly in Yang Hao's arms to make herself more comfortable, then reached out and lifted the cup of black tea on the table. After taking a small sip of the tea, which had too much sugar, she put it back on the table and said that continuing to apply pressure should be a good option.

After all, the confidence of the upper echelons of the Ysgard army has been almost shattered, and even the pride of the most brilliant minds—the scholars—is on the verge of collapse. As long as the United Nations demonstrates its advantage in fighting demons, then at least in terms of scholars and the army, the United Nations can maintain control over the hearts and minds of the people of Ysgard.

So, if we want to exert further pressure... is the only option to target people's livelihoods?

"...A mine that is still burning is a good choice."

"Hehe, that's exactly what I was thinking—and Elena seems to think so too."

"Definitely... Ugh."

If the United Nations can completely solve the problem of natural gas combustion in the mines and preserve the vital mineral resources for the people of Issugard, then Yang Hao's personal prestige in Issugard will rise rapidly, and even the United Nations's reputation among the people of Issugard will continue to soar.

What's even more coincidental is that the United Nations actually has a way to solve the problem of natural gas combustion... Not only that, they can also find ways to extract and utilize that precious natural gas resource.

The only problem is, Margarita will definitely have to say something, right?

After all, she was so intelligent, a political genius—there was no way she couldn't see through our thoughts.

So how do you apply to Margarita for permission to resolve the mining issues? How do you pull some strings right under the nose of this political genius?

Yang Hao fell into deep thought.

Meanwhile, in Margarita's office.

Margarita was reviewing the reports submitted by Nia and Kino.

"It seems that if our country does not merge with the United Nations, we are truly doomed."

Even her speech was grammatically incorrect; Miss Margarita was full of confidence in her homeland.

They were filled with the confidence that they would definitely die if they went it alone.

It's like having a daughter who's not a good cook. Margarita is very self-aware and knows that "what you can't do, you can't do"... Naturally, her bottom line can only keep getting lower.

If at the beginning Margarita still harbored the illusion of "preserving sovereignty and joining the United Nations".

Now, Margarita is already thinking about how to shamelessly join the United Nations.

Although it sounds disgraceful, and if it were to be exposed, even with Margarita's personal reputation, it could directly lead to a significant drop in her votes in the next four-year election... but what can Margarita do?

God gives you three paths when you face a crisis.

Either you bravely fight the dragon and die a meaningless death.

Or they simply commit suicide, which is utterly pointless.

Or she might simply jump into a man's bed and sell herself for personal gain.

Perhaps those virtuous and chaste women would rather commit suicide than choose a third one?

But Margarita carried the lives of all the people of a nation on her shoulders.

She wasn't so selfish as to abandon her people for her own honor or disgrace... She didn't expect her people to understand her thoughts, but at least Margarita wanted to preserve the right of the people of Isugard to survive.

....so--

I can't even see a bed right now, how am I supposed to choose the third one?

Margarita looked quite bewildered.

It was at this moment that she suddenly noticed that the two people in front of her had been in the same position for a long time for some reason.

Not only that, even the liquid in the glass had stopped sloshing around. It seems she's come over again.

Margarita sighed:

"Gaia, next time you come, choose a time when I'm resting."

"Margarita, where did you find the time to rest?"

The crow cawed loudly, then transformed into a beautiful black-haired girl in front of Margarita.

Margarita simply supported her face with her hand.

"So, my world god finally has the strength to transform into a human again? Then can you think of a way for me? I'm worried about how to get Yang Hao on my side. You're the world god, you must have a solution, right?"

"Unfortunately, another god gave me a warning~ so I definitely can't move around~"

"Then what use are you to me?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just... wanted to help you."

Gaia smiled and then pointed to the ring on Margarita's right hand—a ring she had personally given to Margarita.

Margarita blinked and extended her right hand towards Gaia—then, with a sudden flash of light, Margarita keenly noticed that her ring seemed to contain a faint divine power...

This is how the same thing?

Margarita looked at Gaia in confusion, only to find that Gaia had already left.

"—This will enhance your charm ability. If your charm was just a small cannon at first, now it's a naval battleship's cannon! It should be useful, but be mindful of the situation."

"......"

The crows cawed loudly and left before Margarita could react.

It was at this moment that Margarita realized... she seemed to have another opportunity to take a risk.

Her charm... if used well, should be able to keep Yang Hao here.

...

Conversely, she had previously worried that she wouldn't be able to use it well, which directly led to Yang Hao's dislike of her.

But if Gaia enhances her abilities, ensuring that the charm she was initially worried might malfunction won't cause any problems... then wouldn't that be...?

...

Margarita knew she was thinking horrific things. But... for the sake of her people, perhaps it was acceptable?

She looked hesitantly at her ring. The next moment, the passage of time returned to normal.

Nia and Kino continued the previous topic, expressing their worries.

None of them noticed Margarita's dazed expression, or rather, they simply assumed that Margarita was just worried about Ysgard's "lack of prowess".

But... they did, for the time being, accept one of Margarita's ideas.

“Yes, Margarita, if we can't merge our country with the United Nations, then we'll have to consider extraditing refugees in the event of a disaster…”

"I think Lady Nia is right, but in that case, it would be better to find a way to merge now..."

The two whispered among themselves, looking worried.

Margarita answered instinctively:

"I'll figure something out."

Yes, I'll figure something out...

No matter what means are used...

My people, I must protect them...

But why can't I just properly express my feelings to him?

Why can't we sit down and have a normal talk? Why can't we develop a normal relationship without using charm abilities?

Mingmingya's relationship with him is growing stronger... Why can't I do the same?

Margarita fell into self-doubt. Just then, the maid knocked on the door and came in to say that it was time for the meeting.

"...Let's go there first."

why?

Margarita decided to put aside [Enchantment] for the time being until she figured out the problem.

But time waits for no one.

How long will it take her to get an answer?

...

When Yang Hao and Margarita met again, they basically shared the same idea.

That is to find a way to merge with his mother.

This is no longer the time to talk about shame.

Ysgard needs the help of the United Nations to rapidly advance its technology and acquire crucial magical resources to ensure it has additional means of attack when fighting demons.

The United Nations also needs Ysgard to get back on its feet quickly, so that they don't have to not only receive immigrants but also clean up the mess left by Ysgard.

So they all essentially want the country to merge—but how exactly to bring it up is another good question.

It's like a married couple who, no matter how much they love each other or how many nights they've spent together, are too shy to speak up when it comes to doing what they really want to do. They can only express their feelings through a pillow with "YES" printed on both sides.

In the current context of negotiations between the two countries, it's like this: both leaders clearly want the countries to merge, but they just can't find an opportunity to bring it up...

What should I do? What should I do?

The two of them just drank their beverages and stared blankly at the contract.