The Imperial Palace is an Evil Villain's Secret Base

Turning back time a little, to the moment when Pastel and Alcier, having heard the news and freaked out, were rushing to the Imperial Palace.

Ellie, who had received an invitation from the Emperor, was having a peaceful and luxurious meal.

No, it was certainly luxurious, but calling it peaceful would be an incorrect description.

It had been several days since she was summoned to the Imperial Palace and half-confined.

The dinner invitation was not a benevolent consideration, but merely a sinister trick.

"I hope our Empire will continue to maintain the same relationship with the United Kingdom as we have until now. What are your thoughts?"

The Emperor said nonchalantly while cutting his steak.

The same relationship as now.

Was he referring to the situation where the development of Mana Stone Engineering was constantly under surveillance like a vassal state, and she, a Princess, was dragged to the middle of the Imperial Capital and confined by a single letter?

Ellie scoffed inwardly. The Emperor knew how to spout utter nonsense with confidence...