228 Perona is smart

Staying in the Drum Kingdom, oh, the Rus Kingdom, Vivi realized how immature she was. 

Unlike Masa, who tried to make his kingdom great, she could only infiltrate a certain organization and play the role of a bounty hunter instead of making her kingdom and its people prosperous and happy. 

Yes, Masa might only be focused on getting more money to make him wealthier and more powerful, but even so, if this also caused the people of this kingdom to be happy and confident with their future, it was all great, right? 

Still, as expected, her previous request to ask Masa to help her save her kingdom ended up in a failure, or rather, he just ignored her, which made her grow frustrated as she saw how hopeless she was. 

More importantly, she had been kicked out from the castle! 

Or rather, she should have expected this since even if she was beautiful, she was annoying and so stubborn that Masa decided to kick her away. 

"Horororo, you are still here, Princess?" 

"Perona..." 

Vivi stared at the floating young woman with a black gothic strapless dress with lavender frills, red high-heeled boots, and a big black top hat with white floral decor.

Unlike Perona's previous clothing, Perona appeared more mature than before, but her hair was still tied in her usual twin-tailed hairstyle that gave a childish image, which gave her a distorted charm that made Masa love the most. 

Well, if she had to say, she was just having a lazy day since if it was her usual time, then she would braid all of her hair, which complemented her mature charm that was also arranged by Masa. 

Oh, as for why she dressed lightly, although the temperature of the Rus Kingdom was a kingdom, it was because she was inside her room, and the one that appeared in front of Vivi was the astral projection that she created with her Horo Horo no Mi. 

Still, watching Perona's beautiful yet lazy appearance, Vivi couldn't help but feel jealous. Unlike Perona, who was so beautiful with clear skin like snow and even appeared like a princess, she, on the other hand, who was a real princess, appeared so sloppy, lacked care, and even her skin was just too... horrible. 

Masa wasn't someone who was frugal, and as he had the money, he didn't hesitate to make himself comfortable since what was the use of working hard to get all of that money if it wasn't to make his life comfortable, right? 

"You should give up asking him for help, you know? He is so busy, and even if you can spare some money to ask for his help, your small amount of money isn't going to make him interested." 

"..." Vivi. 

The two had seen how Masa could create various things so easily, from factories, schools, and many unique infrastructures, and more importantly, he had discovered many minerals such as gold, platinum, silver, and many others that the two couldn't understand. 

Yet, the fact that gold, platinum, silver, and many other mineral resources were discovered in Masa's kingdom, he would definitely become rich! 

No, they had a feeling that he would become the wealthiest man in the world! 

However, this is why the more Vivi sees him, the more she realizes that she hasn't chosen the wrong person. Even Igaram, who was Vivi's aide during the mission, who always doted on her and was overprotective toward her, didn't stop or say anything when she continued to visit Masa's palace. 

Instead, a certain thought emerged in Igaram's head, but Vivi had no way of knowing all of that. 

"But if you give him your kingdom, then he might agree to save you." 

Even if Perona wasn't that smart, Masa was quite patient with her and explained in a way that she could understand, and she knew well that even if Vivi's kingdom was nothing but a desert, it was one of the largest kingdoms and it might be a good place to dump all of their items, turning Vivi's kingdom into a place to get money. 

"Anyway, you, royalty, will be overthrown by the rebellions anyway, so there is no need to think too much, right? 

"..." 

Vivi couldn't say anything, and naturally, she was shaken. However, again, could she even represent the entire kingdom? 

She was nothing but a princess, and her father was the king. At the same time... if all of the people in her kingdom didn't follow the treaty and betrayed him, she knew well that Masa's anger wasn't something that her kingdom could bear, especially when she had seen his army. 

Yes, if it was her, then she would follow the treaty and promise to give Masa her kingdom, especially when she could see his kingdom had become better under his governance, and all the people under him were happy. 

While it was strange, she felt that Masa was far better than her father, who was known as a kind and gentle king. 

The beginning of Masa's rule was terror and fear, but he showed everyone how capable he was. 

So—

"I can't." 

"Then, goodbye." 

Perona didn't want to waste her time, but—

"I-I can become his woman, too!" 

"Hmmm?" 

Perona was so stunned that she showed a silly expression, never expecting such words to come out of a princess's lips. 

"...why did you look at me like that?" 

"...are you serious?" 

"I am! Anyway, I will have to marry someone sooner or later, and he is a good man, so it doesn't matter! Moreover, even if I can't give my kingdom, our child can inherit the kingdom, so... isn't that good enough?" 

After Vivi said everything, her face flushed, feeling embarrassed and shy at how bold she was. Still, there was no harm in comparison, since unlike Perona, Carina, and even Kalifa, who enjoyed their lives being pampered like a rare breed of cats, and while she tried to hide it well... 

When Vivi thought of Masa's figure when he led everyone to build this helpless kingdom that was filled with nothing but snow, yet somehow, he exuded this confidence, who believed that he could change everything... her heart was taken away. 

Still, she didn't expect to marry, or rather, she could imagine how naughty this guy was, so it was foolish of her to expect loyalty, but then again, if she was pregnant with someone... she wanted his child, she thought. 

If they had a child, then... Vivi didn't dare to think more! 

Only when Perona wasn't that smart, did she know well how tough an opponent Vivi was. Yes, Vivi's clothes might be dirty, and she appeared like a tomboy, but even she had to admit that Vivi was beautiful and, more importantly, Vivi's status... was a real princess!

'If he chooses a queen...' 

Perona felt that her world had turned gray if what she imagined would happen! 

So—

"No!" 

"Why?!" Vivi was also startled when Perona decided to reject her since she had never expected such a rejection from Perona. 

"Anyway, no! Go back! Leave this kingdom! Go home now, or I'll make you all depressed with my ghosts!" 

"No, I won't! I won't go back!" 

As the two fought, Masa came out from the palace and asked, "What are you two doing?" 

Naturally, Carina and Kalifa also came out, looking at Perona speechlessly since they knew well that this silly woman would always be so noisy. 

"Carina, send this girl out! Don't make her stay!" 

Perona was sure that Masa was interested in Vivi, so he didn't say much about Vivi's presence. If there was a reason why Masa didn't do anything, she was sure that this guy wanted to trample Vivi's dignity first, then conquer Vivi! Like her! 

So, Perona asked Carina since she knew well that Carina must have understood her, but—

"Sorry, we will take a trip after this." 

"Huh? Where are you going?" 

"East Blue." 

"I want to go!" 

Their kingdom was good, but Perona also wanted to take a trip too!

Only—

"Ah, can I join, too?" Vivi suddenly asked. 

"..."