The Theory of the State: That Long Achievement (3)

A gifted woman accomplished in both civil and military arts.

A single flower of the Empire.

Ophelia had always been blessed with the ability to judge not only herself but everyone around her objectively and make the best possible choice.

It was a talent her elder brother, Iscarion, lacked.

But there was no need to flaunt it and invite the envious gaze of her greedy brother, so Ophelia committed all sorts of eccentricities to avoid attracting his scrutiny.

But now.

She no longer needed to hide herself.

- You mean to include Baron Ulysses on the succession-battle roster, Your Highness? Are you truly in your right mind?

“Hmph.”

What were they saying again...