Can't I develop my own character?

What is there to be afraid of? He is not afraid at all, as he has his wife 'Avril' to protect him. If all else fails, he can just take out the contract and order Avian to lie down.

"Lian, we meet again." Elvian finally walked up to him with a fake smile on her face: "This time, Maganna didn't come with you?"

Although she was laughing, Ryan clearly felt that she wanted to eat him.

"The Grand Duke is too busy to come." Ryan patted Jonathan's shoulder. "Well, I've brought my most trusted old leader with me. Don't underestimate him. He could easily beat ten of you. If you even have the slightest ill intention, he's said he'll destroy your royal city and massacre 180,000 people from your kingdom."

Jonathan: “???”

Elvian glanced at Old Joe, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes. She had no information about Jonathan, but she would never dare to underestimate the people Ryan brought.

"Queen Elvian, what do you mean by this outfit?"

"I'm about to abdicate, so I'm just getting used to it. Why, aren't you used to it?" Elvian said calmly, "When we marry, I'll probably wear this every day."

Red represents strong emotions. Old Joe could see that the visitor had bad intentions. Of course, Elvian did this on purpose to put Ryan under mental pressure.

Aren't you a favorite at Maganna's bedside?

I want to see if she can stay with you forever!

Ryan was surprised: "Just this outfit? Not really, not really. Queen, if you don't have money, I can buy you a few more pieces."

Jonathan: "Pfft."

Elvian glanced at Old Joe.

Jonathan looked up at the sky in a serious tone. The night was so beautiful.

"Let's go. I have prepared the place for negotiation."

How could Elvian be so magnanimous? How could she get angry over a single word from Ryan? Oh~ She wouldn't get angry.

Looking at Elvian turning and leaving, Jonathan shook his head and said, "Lian, you are in trouble. Marrying her."

"It's okay. If she's a little cold-tempered, then so be it. I'm not her father and I'm not going to take care of her."

"That's not the case. She's not cold-hearted at all." Jonathan patted Ryan's shoulder and gave him a lecture like an elder. "A woman like that, once she gets passionate, is even more fiery than fire. I'm afraid your small body can't handle it."

Ryan: "..."

...

Old Joe is experienced, but Ryan is just some yellow trash. What is Ryan afraid of? He is a pure little white dragon!

Anyway, the purpose of coming to Elvian this time is very clear, signing a contract (Cao Pi), advancing (Cao Pi), and important matters.

Coming out of the train station, Ryan was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the people of Wildea. He smiled and waved all the way, and sure enough, the enthusiasm became even stronger.

"Look, Old Joe, the people of Wildea are so welcoming."

"Are you sure this is passion?"

Old Joe was terrified, and Elvian, who was walking in front, almost clenched her fists when she saw Ryan's appearance.

When they arrived at the castle, the enthusiasm disappeared. Elvian asked most of the people who were accompanying her to leave, and then arranged for Augustus's negotiation team to rest first. The negotiation time was tomorrow, but she needed to inform Ryan in advance.

Ryan thought so too.

He took Jonathan into the castle alone.

When they arrived at the meeting room, Jonathan was waiting outside the door. When Ryan walked in, he found Avril was there too. He knew the reason. As she was about to become the acting queen, Avril had to teach her step by step how to be an excellent queen.

Hmm...wait? The defeated teach the victor? That feels a bit odd.

"Your Majesty." 'Avril' nodded to Elvian, then looked at Ryan with cold eyes, "Despicable guy."

Ryan spread his hands: "Ms. Avril, look at what you said, how am I despicable?"

"Avril." Alvian stopped 'Avril' who was about to say something, shook her head slightly, and whispered, "Business is more important."

She didn't ask Ryan to come over to compete with her.

Although Vinet agreed to peace talks, how would the two countries actually get along? As a vassal state, Wildea had a very flexible upper and lower limit on its policy towards Augustus, and this limit depended on the outcome of the negotiations.

For example, as a dependent country, citizens may be divided into second to fourth levels of treatment.

As the queen, Elvian naturally has to strive to gain the greatest possible benefits for the kingdom.

Actually, she could talk to someone else about this, it would be easier.

but.

Elvian just wants to talk to Ryan.

After the three of them sat down, Elvian said, "Ryan, regarding this negotiation, I would like to talk to you about the general direction."

Ryan responded: "You say."

Elvian signaled to Avril with her eyes, and the latter took out the contract content that she had prepared in advance and handed it over.

"This is the contract I drafted with Augustus. You can take a look at it first."

Ryan flipped through it a few times, understood the contents of the contract, and then tore it up in front of Elvian.

"Ryan!" Alvian slammed the table angrily, "What do you mean?!"

Ryan smiled faintly: "Isn't it obvious? Queen, I don't agree with what you said."

Elvian frowned. "Don't agree?" She had already thought of it, but even if she didn't agree, she should have a chat first, right? What was the point of just tearing it up?

"Queen, I think you may have misunderstood something. Although this is ostensibly a peace negotiation, it's actually you, Wildea, who are asking for peace and becoming a vassal. What are those things you just took? An alliance treaty? Are you trying to make me laugh to death so you can inherit my property under the guise of a marriage?"

Elvian snorted coldly: "Do you think I am not sincere about the peace talks?"

"Don't think so, it's just that. Do you think it's sincere?" Ryan stood up and walked out: "Old Joe, I'm furious!!!"

"Wait a moment!"

Avril quickly stood up and said, "Ryan, wait a minute!"

"What, is there anything else?"

"Those contracts I drafted are my faults, not your majesty's. Blame me if you want to," Avril pleaded. "Please continue negotiating with your majesty."

"Oh? Is that so?" Ryan looked at Elvian.

"Your Majesty..." Avril gave him a pleading look.

"Yes..."

Elvian's eyes were blazing with anger, but she knew now was not the time to act impulsively.

'Avril' would rather take the responsibility on herself than not let Ryan get away with it. This negotiation must not go wrong!

"Sorry, Ryan, I didn't think it through." Elvian's tone softened.

"I see." Ryan turned around and looked at Elvian, smiling, "Look, your acting queen is much more sensible than you."

Elvian remained silent, ignoring Ryan's ridicule, but she felt even more distressed about Avril's compromise... Ryan didn't play by the rules at all, so she had to be more careful next time... Avril, I'm sorry.

She looked at Avril, who shook her head slightly, signaling her to calm down.

"What's going on?" Old Joe poked his head in from the gap in the door.

"It's okay, I'll catch up later."

Ryan waved and sat down again.

"Since the Acting Queen is so sincere, I just happened to bring a contract with me. Please take a look."

He took out the contract from his storage bag and threw it over.

As soon as Alvian saw the first one, she couldn't help but want to kill.

"With such heavy taxes, are you trying to destroy Wildea?!"

Ryan curled his lips. "Is this tax very heavy? It's something you can get if you squeeze it out. To be honest, this is considered light among the countries destroyed by Augustus."

"Lyan!" Elvian took a deep breath and suddenly smiled. "You should know that I would never sign such a contract. Although the Empress sent you to take charge, you also have a mission. If the peace talks fail, you will be held responsible."

"Ok, I know."

"So, do you think the Empress will take this opportunity to punish you? You're Maganna's person. She'd love for you to make a mistake and then find an excuse."

"Wow~ That's more like it. Elvian, before meeting me, have you already talked to our empress?"

"Of course." Elvian did not deny it. "Otherwise, how do you think this marriage came about?"

"Hmph! How dare you say that? Do you know how much trouble this so-called marriage has brought me? Elvian, how can you be so cruel? You'd even think of using yourself to form a marriage!"

Seeing Ryan's somewhat exasperated look, Elvian smiled.

"I said, our relationship is not over yet."

"Do you think I'm afraid of the consequences of failed negotiations?"

"I think so." Elvian looked directly at Ryan, trying to see fear in the latter's eyes. She didn't believe that Ryan could really ignore the threat of 'Weinei'.

After a while, Ryan smiled and said, "Okay, let's continue. Don't be hypocritical. Just say what you want to say."

"Let's take a look at this contract." Elvian asked Avril to take out a second identical copy. "Ryan, help me sign this contract. In exchange, I will tell you the plans of your empress."

Although I promised 'Weinei' not to tell anyone about the content of that day's conversation, the promise was just verbal. Who would care?

Elvian had already made up her mind. She wanted to take advantage of the hostile relationship between 'Vine' and Ryan to gain benefits for Wildea and win the battle with Ryan at the same time!

"The Empress's plan? Not interested." Ryan snorted. "I thought it was something else, Elvian. Is that it?"

"Don't worry. What if I tell you that the Empress wants to use me to contain you and deal with Maganna?" Elvian said calmly, "Lian, how about we cooperate? You sign the contract, and I'll tell you what the Empress wants to do in the future. I can even help Maganna deal with the Empress at a critical moment. Of course, this depends on what price you can afford."

"Wow! Queen, you're so despicable!" Ryan stood up in surprise, but soon, with a cold expression, he said, "Well, Elvian, you actually dared to openly challenge the relationship between this earl and the empress, and attempted to trigger a civil war in the empire. I will definitely report this to the empress... Old Joe, I'm furious!!!"

boom!

Jonathan pushed the door open directly.

"Got mad?"

"Wait, wait a minute!" Avril ran to the door, gave Jonathan an apologetic look, then closed the door again and ran back, "Ryan, don't be angry, His Majesty was just saying it casually!"

"Just a casual remark? Humph! Provoking internal conflicts within the empire is just a casual remark? If this happened in Augustus, it would be sent to the Inquisition for trial! I'm going to stop talking and rage! From today on, there will be no more Wildea in the Northern Continent!"

"Ryan!" Avril gritted her teeth and knelt down in front of Ryan. "Please, give the Queen another chance!"

On the side, Elvian was completely stunned.

Things were moving so fast I couldn't react. Why was it so different from what I expected? What was going on with Ryan's face of imperial loyalty? Wait... Avril, Avril!

"Avril, get up!" Alvian said urgently, "You are the pride of Wildea, don't kneel to this devil!"

"Your Majesty." Avril shook her head. "Without Wildea, what's the point of so-called pride? Since Your Majesty has decided to sue for peace, why can't we have a proper discussion? If the August Empire army attacks again, how can Wildea stop it? The Northern Federation's army is still wreaking havoc on the border, and they haven't retreated yet!"

Although Augustus has declared a ceasefire, the Northern Federation has not yet declared a ceasefire, so Wildea's current situation is not good.

They needed to reach a reconciliation with Augustus immediately so that they could concentrate on resisting the attack of the Northern Federation.

"Your Majesty, every second we delay here is one more second of disaster for the people of the kingdom caught up in the war. Please put aside your personal grudge with Ryan and calm down!"

"..."

"Hey, look, Alvian, if you had half the awareness of Avril, these talks would have ended long ago." Ryan strode back. "For Avril's sake, I'll give you one more chance, the last one, or I'll really lose my temper."

Elvian bit her lip.

She is the one who wants to lose her temper the most!

But when she saw 'Avril' kneeling on the ground, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.

"Avril, get up." Alvian walked over, helped 'Avril' up, and said apologetically: "...I'm sorry for making you suffer."

Avril shook her head: "Your Majesty, it's not bitter. As long as it's for Wildea, I'm willing to do anything."

Elvian felt even more heartbroken.

No, she couldn't be so impulsive anymore and couldn't let Avril pay for her mistakes anymore!

'Avril' is the future of the kingdom. If she is to be humiliated, let her, the failed queen, bear it all!

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call!

Elvian turned and looked at Ryan.

"Sir Ryan...I'm sorry, that was my fault. Please let's renegotiate."

"That's pretty much it."