180 - Chapter 180
Extracurricular Story 2.
How long had they been walking down the street?
The bodyguards, noticing the Princess consort's steps veering towards the barricade, were about to escort her back inside when someone suddenly reached out towards Olivia.
"!!"
Usher, who had been walking on Olivia's right side, matching her pace, wrapped his arm around Olivia's left shoulder, pulling her inward and knocking away the hand that had suddenly reached out.
The man, thwarted by Usher, was startled by the fierce glare of Crown Prince Herod and quickly disappeared into the crowd.
"Shall we apprehend him?!"
The bodyguards asked in serious tones, and Olivia said to Usher,
"I don't think it was a malicious act. Let's just let it go." "......" "Your Highness."
Usher's reason returned at the quiet, composed voice and the small tapping on the back of his hand.
A noise so loud it numbed the brain, random flashes of light that seemed to blind him. Usher felt himself on edge. Turning his gaze, he saw Olivia looking at him with calm, dark eyes. When their eyes met, she smiled and pointed forward with her finger.
"Let's go, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Usher was so surprised by the intelligence and composure in her dark eyes that he chuckled. Olivia then smiled and waved to the crowd, who had been frozen by the brief commotion. The crowd's cheers grew even louder, as was only natural.
"Your Highness!!!" "Liv!!!! I love you!!!"
Endearments and declarations of love. Unbelievable.
Usher had a cynical thought that was exactly like his own flesh and blood. Even in the midst of this, there wasn't a hint of displeasure on Olivia's elegant face.
Usher had even come to understand his royal father's eagerness to take Olivia to events.
'I don't need anyone else! I don't need diplomatic envoys or anything! All I need is for our daughter-in-law to wave her hand!'
Noah's foaming-at-the-mouth words, which had been outrageous at the time, didn't seem so far-fetched now.
The Princess of Herod, the Duchess Rosemond, and the co-CEO of Herot Magic Dome Company.
Olivia Rosemond Astrid was truly an amazing person.
'The Crown Prince and Princess consort of Herod have embarked on an overseas tour together.'
Taken at face value, the sentence was something that would be gossiped about. More than anything, it would make people tilt their heads and ask, 'Why?'
Why? Not the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, nor the Prince and Princess.
But if the sentence was changed like this, everyone would nod and understand.
'The Crown Prince of Herod and the CEO of Herot Magic Dome have embarked on an overseas tour together.'
Olivia, as the CEO of Herot Magic Dome, went on the tour with Usher. Noah had wanted to go with them no matter what, but since he couldn't leave the capital while Usher was away, he couldn't come along.
It was a time when the internal solidarity of the Norfolk Continent had become very important. Olivia's Magic Dome had become an important cornerstone in solidifying Herod's global position and strengthening the internal solidarity of the Norfolk Continent.
Olivia, along with the chief engineers of the Magic Dome Company, personally inspected the Magic Domes built in each country. While Olivia inspected the Magic Domes, Usher continued to meet with the royal families and politicians of each country on behalf of King Leonard.
However, prior to the meetings, the royal families or governments of each country would often request a fairly large-scale street parade for Olivia and Usher.
Wasn't the other party not a state guest who only consumed taxes, but the developer of the Magic Dome that protected their lives and property from the monsters? They had to invite such a person to strengthen ties between countries and send a message to the people that they were working hard on national defense. Nothing was better than a street parade for that.
The street parade in the capital of the Kingdom of Holland ended in the square where the statue of the founding King stood. Behind the imposing statue was the Royal Museum of History. It was also where the last event of the day's schedule would be held.
"Are you alright?"
Usher asked Olivia as they climbed the short but long stairs of the history museum. Olivia, who was holding Usher's hand as she climbed the stairs, glanced at him and smiled.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness. I don't know why, but I was walking so close to the barricade." "I'll request that the street parade scheduled for tomorrow afternoon be canceled." "Have you signed the tariff treaty with the Kingdom of Holland?" "......"
When Usher didn't respond, Olivia continued in a gentle tone.
"If you're canceling it because you're uncomfortable, Your Highness, then I can't help it, but if that's not the case, there's no need to cancel it. I'm really fine."
Usher frowned and asked, as if muttering to himself,
"Wasn't it because you couldn't see well around that time that you walked near the barricade?" "You're perceptive."
Olivia easily read the reproach in Usher's blue eyes. His gentle appearance was just a facade; watching him up close, he was definitely King Leonard's son, Noah's brother. If she said she wanted to stop here, Usher was the type of person who would nonchalantly cancel tomorrow's parade.
"It seems that you couldn't see well around that time either, Your Highness?"
Usher shook his head as if he was disgusted.
"I understand why Noah hates photos so much." "It was especially chaotic today. So you shouldn't cancel tomorrow's parade even more."
Olivia deliberately put on a playful expression and said,
"You had such a hard time just now. My ears are ringing and my eyes are blurry. I feel like I've aged several years in the meantime."
When Usher chuckled, Olivia shrugged.
"Be sure to sign the tariff treaty as you wish. Emotions disappear, but results remain."
In other words, there was no need to suffer the disadvantages of canceling tomorrow's parade after having suffered so much today.
"I understand what you mean, Princess consort. Then I'll walk on the barricade side tomorrow." "Thank you." "But what if I go blind like this?" "I'm worried about that too, so I've recently been developing a technology to take pictures without flash."
Usher was genuinely surprised. Usually, people would try not to be photographed, but Olivia's idea was different from the start.
At that moment, they saw reporters standing on the stairs pointing their cameras at them.
"Your Highness, be careful of your eyes."
Usher chuckled at Olivia's words.
"It's not a problem that can be solved by being careful." "That's true, but still."
Before Olivia could finish speaking, flashes of light began to burst like lightning.
Bang, flash flash!!
The King and Queen of Holland personally welcomed the state guests at the historic museum. The flags of Herod and Holland were hung side by side at the entrance of the museum, and a sword and shield that the King of Herod had presented as a sign of friendship two centuries ago were beautifully displayed in the lobby.
Usher and Olivia toured the museum with the King and Queen, exchanging stories, while the invited reporters followed behind them, busy taking notes.
"Above all, I am truly grateful that you developed a Magic Dome suitable for the rugged mountains of Holland. You may not know how much the Magic Dome contributes to the peace of Holland."
When the King of Holland looked at Olivia and expressed his gratitude, Olivia bowed politely.
"I can't hide my joy that the Magic Dome has contributed to the peace of Holland, Your Majesty."
The King asked Usher,
"There are rumors that King Leonard's mood has pierced the spire of Hamel Cathedral, is that true?" "Is it just the Hamel Cathedral spire?" "Hahaha, I suppose so."
The King patted Usher on the shoulder and laughed heartily. Meanwhile, the Queen of Holland, who was famous as an actress, was busy scrutinizing Olivia's every detail with an innocent face.
"Oh my, I'm so excited to meet you like this."
The Queen said girlishly, holding Olivia's hand tightly.
"I've wanted to meet you so, so much."
The King gazed at the Queen with affection and said in a whisper.
"It's a secret that my Queen scraps photos of the Princess of Herod." "Your Majesty!"
The Queen blushed and chided him, and the King burst into hearty laughter, creating a warm atmosphere.
"Well then, how about we take a picture to commemorate our meeting at this point?"
