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“You want to sell Euphemia to Valeron?!?” Cornelia said with a furious voice, since they were the only ones who were in the room, she didn't need to hold back.

“If you have a better alternative I am willing to listen...” Schnitzel completely ignored Cornelia’s fury and spoke in a neutral tone.

The complete silence coming from Cornelia was all Schnitzel needed to continue with his plan.

“Britannia has nothing what Raynor needs while Britannia needs everything what Raynor has Cornelia! You are smart enough to know that! And this marriage won’t be loveless! I observed Euphemia’s and Raynor's interaction. Besides I will ask for them to be married at Euphemia’s 18 birthday.“ Schnitzel said smoothly.

“Why so?“ Cornelia asked with an emotionless tone, still getting over the whole idea that her little sister is about to get sold off.

“Because Raynor’s allegiance will be with Euphemia, not Britannia, he is loyal to people not nations, this 3 year period will allow Britannia to enjoy Valeron Industries allegiance and their support while Euphemia remains an Imperial Princess...” The blonde prince explained in one fell swoop.

“Euphemia will marry outside imperial Family!?!” Cornelia asked with disbelieve, The Second Princess was utterly shocked now! when was the time when Princess of Imperial Family married outside their family!?!

Never! Not to her knowledge at least!

“Cornelia... Sister dear... we don’t have leverage to even demand that. Raynor being here is a complete shock to us. Before this, he rejected over 25 invitations to any events, to negotiation likes this, to new years ball, the only reason that he was here is because he was bored, That is all.“ The blonde Prince said while still trying to get over the fact himself.

“We have no means to force him to accept it, for first time we negotiating this from utterly week position, remember that dear sister...” Cornelia shoulders sunk hearing Schnitzel bitter voice.

“Very well, let's get this over with then, I will need a bottle of whiskey after...” Cornelia said with a depressed expression, never before she expected to end up in such a situation.

“Not you alone...” Even Schnitzel pleasant smile was missing when he said that.

~~~~~~Same Time With Raynor~~~~~~

This was going as much as expected, Charle was at wit's end and decided to give up his pride and start negotiating with me, I will check the cameras later for his reactions, it always amuses me how the most powerful man in the world is ranting, and throwing tantrum when things don’t go his way.

And it seems he is willing to give a daughter to marry outside his family, quite a loss of prestige for him. Oh well, I always wanted someone like Euphemia or Lacus as wife. I always loved those Pacifist Princess types, they are good for the company's face, all kind and lovely.

“Sir Valeron what do you meant by ‘boredom?’ “ Euphemia was the only one remaining when Schnitzel and Cornelia left to talk in private, obviously Cornelia was fuming at Schnitzel for selling her dear ‘Euphie’ to me like this.

“Well in the best way to explain to you is that, mankind is diverse, some are born ambitious other are born content, same with pacifism, dear Euphemia, others are born who wish to fight, to prove themselves like lions in wilds, they will fight other lions for territory and mates...” I explained like I was the voice behind the documentary.

“In the end we still have flesh and bones like any animal, and we have our instincts, there will be always people who dislike the current government form, and their ideals, so boredom will be born in people who simply have different views, while some can be persuaded, some simply can’t from their life experience’s or simply because they think it's boring.“

“Still, many simply can’t reach that point in their life’s simply because they can’t effort to be idle, because they have to have stable life, proper income...” Raynor sighed while saying.

“In the end you shouldn’t worry about such thing Euphemia, it won’t appear in Britannian society, because it constantly progressing and people look forward to earning things like noble ranks or proving themselves in the battlefield, that is a perk of War like mindset of Britannian society, and Pride in being Britannian...” Euphemia had a complicated look, she didn't like her nation's warmongering that much I know.

“I see... it all depends on people values, everyone is different...” She softly said that, she started to understand from the looks of it.

“Yes, peace is the time when people who can only prove through physical prowess have a hard time doing so, that’s why people have entertainment, like sports.

But, even that eventually becomes boring to some, they seek different avenues, that’s why to hold peace longer becomes difficult, people start wishing for changes, which can eventually lead to civil war or war with other nations...” I can feel that those two were coming back, and it seems my time to corrupt Euphemia was cut short. Pity, still she will be my cute wife so, I will have time in spades to corrupt her.

“My apologies, for taking so long...” The blond prince said to me with a ‘Schnitzel-type smile'. "It's alright, I had time to speak philosophy with Euphemia a little bit more...” I said with a smile while I looked at Euphemia who blushed at my smile, soo sweet!

“Lets us return to the matter at hand.“ The Second Prince said that as he took his seat.

“I would like to talk about marriage with one of Imperial Princesses, If my guess is correct you are single?“ He looked at Leila for a moment, he probably can’t comprehend, but Leila is quite happy to get a ‘sister', simply because I don’t have a concept of stamina and my antics sometimes gets out of hand she needs help.

“Don’t worry about me Prince Schnitzel, I'm more than happy to get a sister,” Leila said with a smile, which, made Second Prince and Princess shivered when they saw that smile, while Euphemia had a questioning look not understanding what going on.

“I see, not many women share their man...” Schnitzel couldn’t control himself and had to say that to my dear Leila.

“Not everyone is like the Emperor, or Raynor in this matter, my Prince,” Leila said without revealing anything, I doubt she wants to reveal a supernatural side of things to them...

“I see, then we can continue, I like to propose marriage between Euphemia li Britannia and Raynor Valeron “ The blonde said that without beating around the bush.

Something which I have suspected...

I looked at Euphemia who had super blush on her face, while Cornelia had emotionless look on her face.

“I will only accept if the Princess is up to it.“ I looked at Euphemia who was now blinking with shock at me.

“I-I wouldn’t m-mind!“ she quickly answered with both hands waiving quickly in front of her.

“Then it's settled then! The marriage will happen when Euphemia is eighteen...” Oh, I see now... quite smart, as expected of blond Prince, and Lelouch rival, he knows what he is doing, and I don’t mind fighting for Britannian’s for a while it will be interesting.

“While she will marry into Valeron family...” This time Euphemia’s eyes grow big, her blush disappeared and was replaced by pure shock.

“Does that mean I won’t be Princess anymore? “ Euphemia asked hopefully, while she didn’t understand what this means to her, she doesn’t like her noble status if it disappears when it's better for her.

“No, you keep the title, while our kids won’t be Prince or Princesses...” I explained, remembering some stuff from Crusader Kings 2, one of the best Medieval Strategy games by the way...

She blushed hearing the ‘kids’ part, so innocent and cute.

“Raynor is right Euphemia, but this is not the end, as I would like to offer the title of Grand Duke as well to Valeron and officially make you Noble of Britannian Empire...”Hearing that I realised he was trying to tie me down to Britannia.

“But that is optional, I doubt you accept it...” Schnitzel said to me, which I see as bait, he is looking if he can bait me into a title.

“You do realise that your father hates my guts? and I won’t bow to him?” To my question Schnitzel almost shrugged his shoulders.

“His Majesty, said to offer anything to get this alliance, so I am doing just that...” He said with an almost amused voice,

“I see... anything else? “

He shook his head slowly.

“Then I accept these terms, by eighteen Euphemia’s birthday, she will marry into my family, I suppose I should give a dowry then? “ I turned Leila for a moment while saying that.

“My laptop dear...”

My beautiful assistant handed over my posh laptop.

“Since Charlie wants to go to war I will help him in that regard, with few upgrades for the Sutherland’s and Gloucester’s...” I quickly opened my database and downloaded few upgrades for both machines, I just know Lloyd will thrown his tantrums seeing these, but oh well.

I transferred the blueprints into a flash drive.

“In here are few new weapons for both Knightmares, as well as upgrades for Knightmare frames themselves, making both them leap generations, with minimum expenses.“ I handed over to Schnitzel, who was staring at the flash drive as its greatest treasure in World, completely ignoring that I called his father by a nickname.

“Thus now you have mass production Generation six Knightmares, with weapons variants in melee and range, few of them are quite fascinating like railgun handheld version or electromagnetic grenade thrower, those are just few from the list.“ I told them just a few from the top of my head, they are cool but they can’t even scratch my Gundam’s...

“These are quite the gifts...” For looks of its Schnitzel is not used to be on receiving end like that.

“Since its dowry for Euphemia, it wouldn’t feel right to offer weapons only, so I will offering few technologies for civilian industries, better equipment for ambulances and so forth...” I mentioned casually as I downloaded more stuff from the databank and handed over another flash drive.

“Thank you, so much!” My wife-to-be almost squealed happily, that only prove how quickly I can make her happy, good for me I suppose.

“it's alright, should we write down like a proper treaty of sorts? I am sure your Father will be more satisfied that is not just a verbal promise and we can show something to the public, besides this way I will have more reason to support Britannia...” I said to Schnitzel while thinking how to piss off E.U and China in the process, it's a fun thing to do!

“I was about to offer just that Raynor...” He showed me one of those Schnitzel smiles, I going need to be extra careful when I read that document, you never know with this blondie…

~~~~~~Moments later~~~~~~

In one of the guest rooms, Leila and I were left alone, Schnitzel was with the legal team working on the ‘Alliance’ document, and Cornelia took Euphemia away for ‘talk’.

“You shouldn’t play with Second Prince like that he is dangerous...” Leila said to me while sitting on my lap, while facing me, she was very gorgeous like always.

“I am trying not to, but it's difficult, and I haven’t revealed much to him.“ I stroked her blond long hair, it was smooth for my fingers, pity that we were not a home...

“Just remember to mind your words, and not to reveal much of your supernatural powers, you will never know with desperate Britannians, while my Geass can destroy other Geass we don’t know how much of their order survived after that Orbital Bombardment you did a few months before...” The beautiful blonde said with a slightly concerned voice, she always the serious type.

Leila’s word made me remember that little goblin I blew to kingdom come, I hope he learned his lesson... doubt it. but, one can only hope.

“As long as it's not cybernetic Geass, yours can destroy others, easy dear. And if that goblin didn’t learn his lesson I shall put him on a rocket and sent him to the sun next time.“ Leila giggled hearing me saying that.

“I would love to see that...” She said with amused tones the beauty started to lean towards my face wanting a kiss.

“Well, we will add this to ‘how to get rid of goblin ‘ List...” I said with a smirk as I leaned forward as well.

Soon another making out session has started.

Before I realised Leila changed her position, now her leg locked my waist, she smirked when our lips separated.

“Making out in Capital Palace of Britannian Empire, I wonder what would Royals think about that?” She said while stroking my cheek with her finger.

“No idea... because all the cameras and listening bugs are transmitting Emperors beatbox tunes at this moment...” I said with an amused tone, as my hands went to Leila’s waist.

“No wonder he hates you so much...” She said with an amused smile herself, just imagining the Emperor raping or beatboxing is amusing on its own! what about listening to it?

“By now they should know not to try spy on me...”

I continued smiling while my hands travelled lower from her waist to perky rear. The blonde beauties smile changed from amused to a seductive one.

“True...” she said before continuing their making out session.

~~~~~~Few Hours Later~~~~~~

The ‘alliance’ or ‘treaty’ depends on how you looking at it, was hammered out, as it stands it's a simple one. Valeron Industries will lower prices of all their goods, build some facilities exclusive to Britannians, and won’t interfere in wars Britannia will wage, unless of course, Valeron Industries join on side of Britannia.

Of course, these were things which will be given from Valeron side to Britannia, while Britannia will be ‘giving’ or ‘selling’ depends on how one looks at it Euphemia’s hand in marriage, as well as some free reign in military, meaning Raynor can take Britannian soldiers for use as long as its for betterment of Britannian Empire.

Schnitzel had weird look when Raynor asked about this. But, in end, he had to accept it since he couldn’t see any fault in this, after all, it's for the betterment of Britannia, and Second Prince could not accuse him of anything.

In end the ‘Treaty’ was one-sided for Britannia, and Schnitzel had a feeling that it was what Raynor wanted, he didn’t know why, but he simply didn’t care much since it was for his country betterment, and he didn’t see the reason why Valeron Industries should care about scheming if they have such power, so Schnitzel let it slide...

After signing papers in front of cameras, Schnitzel went up to speak to the public on live screen across Britannian Empire.

“Loyal Subjects of Britannian Empire! Today I would like to announce an alliance between World Economy ruling Company Valeron Industries and Holy Britannian Empire! This alliance will ensure lower prices in ALL Valeron products on Britannian soil! As well as greater medical assistance from world-leading doctors working for Valeron Industries and their facilities will be open to ALL Britannian citizens for a much cheaper price! To spice things up even better Valeron Industries will open special resorts and health centres all over Britannian cities to improve the health and well being of our citizens!!!”

“To solidify this alliance, Imperial family will marry off Third Princess Euphemia li Britannia to CEO of Valeron Industries, Raynor Valeron!”

That moment Schnitzel almost felt hatred coming from E.U and the Chinese Federation on the other side of the camera, since he has no doubt they watched this as well!

‘Oh, I love their democracies and Communist ways! ‘ He sarcastically thought, none of those nations could pull off such a thing! That’s why Emperor has this many children in the first place! for times like these...

Once Schnitzel finished his little speech, he returned to Raynor and they shared a handshake in front of cameras, for ‘history books’, next there was a picture of Raynor alongside Euphemia, who according to her was her first public appearance...

“To celebrate this historical event, there will be a ball in Imperial Palace in honour of this Historical Day!” Schnitzel said with grandeur he inherited from his father, there was applause from reporters, everyone loves getting things cheaper or free, that's why the applause felt natural and not fake...