I Married the Beautiful Female Protagonist In Order To Survive

21. Knock off your hood, I must slap your face

Should I say it was “expected”? From the very beginning, the few girls who came to the Summit of Nations were not focused on “national affairs,” but rather on the fact that “Louise IV actually found a man.”

Naturally, upon arriving in the Great Yeng Empire, and discovering that this was not a story fabricated by Louise, and that I indeed “exist in the flesh,” their target naturally shifted to… me.

At this moment, Letty, who was so irritable that she couldn’t hold back any longer, directly opened the topic, and the matter concerning me could no longer be hidden.

“Ah… Rosia’s wild monkey just can’t keep her mouth shut. If it’s a genuine ‘marriage,’ Letty, your words just now are enough to get you stabbed by Louise.”

The elf Adev, who was always bickering with Letty, also got interested, “But our Pruliss Kingdom is quite concerned as well. Louise, I thought a woman like you wouldn’t even consider something like ‘marriage.’ For you, finding a man, isn’t that just finding a weakness?”

As she spoke, Adev glanced at Nilu.

“Hey, newcomer, isn’t the Rodma Empire’s predecessor the largest intelligence trading market? Do you have any information about this man?”

“…”

The black-haired girl named Nilu appeared genuinely “aloof,” completely ignoring the elf beside her. Meanwhile, the queen watched with a smile as the three girls engaged in their every action.

This was the beginning of the “Summit of Nations,” and while I was well aware that their discussions about me stemmed from mere “curiosity,” allowing them to talk freely like this put my identity under scrutiny. Moreover, I had no idea how Louise was reacting; in any case, I wasn’t feeling particularly happy about it.

Because I had a sense that I, along with Louise, was being looked down upon. Just as they said, I was now Louise’s “weakness.” Whenever my name came up, even if the queen cursed inwardly, she could only continue to wear her mask with a smile on the surface.

Hah… weakness, weakness indeed. I suspected even Louise viewed me this way. So… it was time to clarify my true purpose for staying at the Summit of Nations to Louise.

Louise, I really don’t like being seen as a “weakness.”

“You don’t need to ask Louise anymore.”

Before the queen beside me could speak, I stood up to respond first.

My voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough to draw the attention of everyone present. After all… I wasn’t facing three gossiping girls, but rather… three monarchs.

“And there’s no need to discuss trivial matters in front of others; it makes me quite uncomfortable. No matter what you think, Louise and I are, for the time being, in a marital relationship. You are in the Great Yng Empire, so be mindful of that.”

I didn’t look at the queen’s reaction at that moment; I had no time, no leeway, and no need to.

After all, I just wanted to prove to the girl beside me that what happened “that day” was definitely not a “blood loss” for her. The “prophecy” was certainly not something that needed protection.

Louise, do you know? A “prophecy” is an incredible weapon, capable of disrupting anyone’s composure. You’d better anticipate the expression on the faces of these little girls who are giggling and gossiping about you when their own secrets are exposed in the next moment.

“Ivan Letty, instead of gossiping about me, you’d better take care of your own hands. You came here to negotiate with Louise about my matters, right? Well, don’t even think about it. Our marriage has no element of ‘show’ in it, and you won’t gain anything from it. If you don’t like the Great Yng Empire, go back to your snowy land and plant potatoes.”

“Su…”

Letty was the easiest to “handle.” After all, as long as I revealed this golden-haired midget’s secret, she would definitely “blow up.” So, I just needed to know Letty’s current thoughts and her purpose for coming to the Great Yng Empire to make her shut up. And coincidentally, I happened to be very good at these matters.

Next, I turned my gaze toward the elves.

The elves of the Purus Kingdom were known for their “precise grasp of information,” but… no matter how precise their intelligence system was, it couldn’t compare to certain “abilities,” nor could it match the script I could see right now.

“Miss Adev, you’d better not gloat. The Great Yng Empire is not a simple place; it’s better not to take too much interest in me. Therefore, I also suggest you withdraw those ‘intelligence’ personnel who have quietly followed your elven team.”

“!”

“You might think I’m talking nonsense, so… how about I mention a name of one of your subordinates to let you know just how much information our Great Ying Empire has right now? Don’t take this opportunity to stir up trouble in the Great Ying Empire, especially not with my matters. Are you fond of me or have you fallen in love with me that you want to uncover my identity? Sorry, but my wife is quite jealous.”

Adéle also sat back with a look of surprise, fell silent for a moment, and then began to whisper with her aid.

With that, the elves were temporarily silenced. Then there was only one left…

My gaze shifted to Nilu from the Rodma Empire. This black-haired girl came alone, but… she was the most dangerous to me! Because in the script, she knows my identity, and yet… knowing my identity, she didn’t join in the ruckus or make it clear, just remained silent.

I wonder what her insider knowledge is. Indeed, it’s better not to provoke her; after all, her demeanor seems to want to maintain “neutrality.” It’s better to avoid trouble.

I sat back down and waved my hand in front of the queen’s eyes.

“Stop staring at me, continue.”

Because even though I seem to be quite triumphant in scaring those two midgets, the script that follows is quite serious!

【Ogilvy is suspected by Ivan Letty!】

【Ogilvy is suspected by Adéle!】

Louise! I’m risking my life to help you stand tall! Can’t you do something about it!?

In the next moment, the two little midgets, who had just been started by my pointed remarks, regained their senses.

They began to express their suspicions about me, just as the script indicated!

“Hey! Louise! What is this man really…”

The flustered Letty jumped onto her chair, wanting to climb over and question me, while the queen finally ended her surprise, hurriedly adjusting her posture and the mask of pretense, as if… she really had a hint of excitement, speaking up to intervene, and also… began my formal introduction!

“Ah~ Letty, Adéle, didn’t I say it before? We are ‘truly in love,’ so don’t look down on the person I care about too much~”

“So, can we not talk about him? I’m quite jealous~ Let’s keep things happy, joyful, and friendly, and move on to the formal part of the summit☆~”