Taking Max to a suitable hunting gathering. And absolutely following Amelia-noona to the salons she attends!
That was Seongjin’s resolution, but surprisingly, the salon Amelia chose wasn’t one from the Murray or Sorchia families.
“Cadogan?”
“Yes. I’ve built a bit of a rapport with Baroness Cadogan at the birthday banquet.”
Baroness Cadogan was a figure leading the publishing business in the imperial capital. She mainly published “Scripture Fairy Tales” commissioned by the Holy Council and imported various books from the Kingdom of Brittany and the Principality of Asein.
As a result, her salon was frequented mostly by administrative officials related to the western continent and the heirs of small and medium-sized trading companies.
“……?”
“It’s quite a substantial gathering. The latest information on the western situation is often exchanged there.”
But despite her explanation, Seongjin couldn’t hide his bewilderment. Considering that she had initially recommended prominent gatherings, this choice felt unexpected.
Of course, Amelia had been thinking of her brother as the next crown prince, so she wanted him to expand his influence in large gatherings from the start.
On the other hand, she had no intention of exerting influence over the high-ranking officials of the imperial capital herself. It wasn’t practical, and it could give the impression that she was aiming for the throne.
For Amelia, having connections to grasp the situations in western countries like Rohan was sufficient.
‘After all, I will become a Klanos.’
Someday, like Sir Masain, she would step away from the succession race and work purely for Delcross. That was Amelia’s modest dream.
Most people in the imperial capital believed without doubt that Amelia would become…