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NoGift 63 PARLIAMEN

THE ONE who was responsible in making the laws in Albion was the parliament. It was an assembly made up of high ranking titled lords in the aristocracy and, of course, the King. They gathered twice a year - one general assembly every six months - to discuss the current state of affairs of the kingdom, to talk about relevant matters that could affect the country, and to pass important laws.

If the ruler was weak, the lords could limit the power being held by the monarch. They could rule in the King's stead and the ruler would be just a figurehead. But if the King was powerful, he would have the ability to rule and not be limited by the lords. The current king - Arthur Friedrich di Albion - was such a ruler.

The general parliament assembly was being held at the Parliament House located at the capital - Londinium. Today was the mid-year assembly when all the lords and the King would gather for a meeting. Argent was on her way there now. She received a summon a week ago saying that she should attend the meeting.

Holding one of the few ducal titles in the land, it was a given that she has a seat in the parliament. But receiving the title at such a young age, she was exempted from attending the meetings. Now that she's 14, she was required to attend. A person finished their primary education at the age of 14, at some country they could already be considered as an adult. In Albion, being a lord and having a seat in the parliament could be good reasons why a 14 year old could be considered old enough to participate in government matters.

Honestly, Argent was not so excited about the thought of attending the assembly. One of the things she hated was politics. Because most often than not, politicians just cared more about their own agendas rather than really improving the lives of the people they're supposed to govern and protect. They were more concerned in widening their sphere of influence, so much so that they wouldn't hesitate to use anything or anyone just to accomplish their goals. Besides, they're the reasons why she died in her original world so cut her some slack for her extreme prejudice.

That's why Argent only has one goal in coming to today's meeting - gave up her seat in the parliament.

She doesn't want to play the politics game with the other so-called lords. Aside from the fact that it's boring, she's not interested in having a political career here. She's not some sort of patriot who cared about anything and everything about the country she was born in. She just doesn't feel that kind of moral obligation. If she did, then she wouldn't have done what she did to country C - the country where she was born in her original world. Her attachments to this kingdom could be counted using one hand - her family, the Hanover manor, and Felicia's family which included Nelly and Gregory.

Giving up her seat in the parliament wouldn't really affect her that much. What would they do, detain her? Not likely. Because what she was about to do was not illegal. Take their family's estates? Definitely impossible. Because their properties here were entailed to the Hanover title and not to the monarchy. The only downside that could be considered was she would lose the right to vote on anything they decide during every parliament assembly. But she doesn't really give a shit about that. So she wouldn't really lose anything.


Argent doesn't think that her father would care if their family lose a seat in the parliament. If he did care about things like politics, he wouldn't go traipsing around the world looking for treasures. If her mother ever found him and he returned here and he wanted to take back his position in the parliament, she was sure he could regain it. He could just say that his son was not thinking straight or something. They would probably take him back considering how few dukes there were in Albion. And their family has one of the oldest bloodline. So, that's a plus.

Argent wouldn't even go to the trouble of dealing with the royal family if they just left her and her sister alone. But they did mess with them, so it's only right to return the favor.

The initial plan was going smoothly. It's been two weeks since the second prince and his mother reunited. She told the prince to let his people spread rumors about the return of the famous Madame La Chanteuse. When the capital was brimming with that rumor, then she would make White spread a number of fake news in [Jiffy] telling that the once famous opera singer was in the capital of Gaul making a comeback. Gaul was the nearest country to Albion. It's considered as a country of artists. Since most famous painters, musicians, and opera singers were born there. And its capital - Luretia - was a thriving capital of arts.

Of course, that fake news would only revolve around Albion. This way, whoever kidnapped her would surely make a move. Argent really wished it was the first princess. Because if it was the first prince, then that would be just on another level of disappointing. He's an idiot who only thinks with his little brother down there. Fighting with idiots was no fun.

The carriage carrying Argent stopped, indicating that she already arrived at her destination. The coachman opened the door for her and she got out of the carriage. In front of her was a white dome-like building - the Parliament House.

People passing-by the street couldn't help but stare at the tall youth. He was wearing a black coat tail and black suit pants that fitted his long legs perfectly. His silver hair was carefully brushed back and his amethyst like eyes were like expensive jewels. Even if they don't know who he was, his beautiful features alone were enough to gather their attention.

Argent ignored the sights directed at her and entered the building. Someone lead her to the assembly room. When she entered, a lot of people were already there - 24 to be exact. All eyes turned on her the moment she entered. A robust man with long red hair tied behind his back stood up and walked to her. He clapped her back, making her almost doubled-over.

"Hanover, my boy, it's nice to finally have you here," he said while laughing heartily.

If Argent was not mistaken, this man was Kerrigan Greaves - Mishla's father and the current Duke of Wakefield. "Lord Wakefield," she greeted.

"I'm sorry if my son has been bothering you these days. I hope he's not being a hindrance," the duke said while leading her to an empty seat on the long table where the lords were sitting.

Mishla has been visiting the manor with the second prince. While the prince was spending time with his mother, the Earl was spending time with Aurum. Her sister seemed to be fond of him so she doesn't really have objection of him tagging along with the prince. It's rare for Aurum to care about an outsider so she wouldn't prohibit that kind of interaction. "He's not a hindrance at all. He's good company."

"Then I'm glad to hear that," the duke said, smiling as he sat down. "You look a lot like your father, do you know that?"

"Yes. I hear that from a lot of people," she answered, sitting down beside the duke.

"Let's just hope he's not as carefree as his father," said someone in front of them, his voice dripping with unconcealed mockery.

Argent turned her gaze towards the man who spoke. He has brown hair and a pair of green eyes. He looked to be the same age as the Duke of Wakefield. But unlike the duke who looked fit and muscular, this one was on the portly side. "And you are?"

The man's face flushed in embarrassment and he glared at her with daggers in his eyes.

Kerrigan chuckled. "That's Orwell," he said before turning to the portly man. "Be kind to our junior here."

The Duke of Orwell just scoffed before turning his gaze away, no longer paying attention to them.

So, that's the Duke of Orwell, Argent thought. He's the father of that stupid Lady Therese who was used by the first princess. If she's not mistaken, he was also on the faction that supported the second prince. Not because he believed on the prince's ability but because he believed the prince would be the next king. He wanted to put his only daughter as the queen. No wonder he seemed to hate her. Especially now that the rumor of the second prince courting Aurum was just going stronger.

After a few more minutes, the King came in. All of the lords stood up and bowed to him. Then the assembly started.

They talked and debated about the economy, the military, the common people. It went on like that for the next five hours. Argent yawned. She was already dying of boredom.

The Duke of Orwell saw the action of the boy and his irritation towards the young duke just went up a notch. "Hanover, do you have any opinion about this matter?" he asked for the nth time.

And for the nth time, the young duke also answered with, "No. I abstain."

Orwell could feel the veins in his forehead popping because of the answer he's been constantly hearing from the young duke for the past five hours.

The King, on the other hand, didn't care much. Winter has been doing a good job building a relationship with Lady Aurum. He believed that in no time, an engagement would happen between the two. So even if the duke was acting like this, he could look the other way.

Kerrigan who was sitting beside the young duke was amused. It felt like he went back in time. It reminded him of the times when the former Duke of Hanover was attending the assembly. He was exactly the same as his son. Although the former duke did it in a more cheerful and annoying way.

"Do you have anything inside that brain of yours at all?" the Duke of Orwell almost snarled.

"Yes. A lot, in fact. I'm a genius, remember?" Argent answered with an annoying grin on her face. "I'm just not interested in the topics you were talking about. On that note, I think I just reached the limit of my patience." She stood up and looked at the King. "Your Majesty, I respectfully abdicate my seat on the parliament."

Everyone in the room seemed to be having auditory hallucination. Did they just hear it right? The young duke wanted to abdicate? Was he insane?

Arthur looked thoughtfully at the tall youth. "Do you know what you're saying right now?"

"Yes."

"Abdicating meant your family would lose the right to vote on any decision regarding the ruling of the kingdom," the King said, pointing out the seriousness of the young duke's decision.

"I know, Your Majesty. But I just don't have the interest to deal with things like these. It would be just a huge waste of time. For you and for me."

The King sighed when he heard that answer. Maybe this was also good. With that huge brain, if the kid put in the effort to meddle with the kingdom's affair, Arthur would definitely have a huge problem in his hands. "Alright. I approve your abdication."

"Your Majesty, he just can't do that!" the Duke of Orwell shouted in outrage. A duke belonging to an old bloodline, even if he's a NoGift, abdicating? That's absurd!

"Oh, Lord Orwell, but I just did," Argent said, grinning annoyingly at the portly duke. Then he turned to the King and bowed. "Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave now, as to not waste any more of your time."

They watched as the young duke walked out of the assembly room. Kerrigan almost laughed. The kid definitely has more balls than his father.

"Continue with the meeting," the King said, cutting off all their reverie.

Argent stepped outside the Parliament House. She took a deep breath and smiled.

Ah, freedom.

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211 SLOWLY MOVING PLAN
210 A BIT OF PROGRESS
209 FATHER AND SON
208 EYES THE SAME EMERALD GREEN AS HIS
207 JAXON'S ARRIVAL
206 THINGS THAT NEEDED PLANNING
205 LEI FENG'S CURRENT MORNING
204 YES FROM HER HEART AND SOUL
203 DORIAN'S LETTER
202 ANTHEA'S ACCOUN
201 WHAT IS THE 'CHILD OF ALL'?
200 A CERTAIN DREAM NIGHTMARE
199 TO STAND BY HER SIDE
198 BECAUSE YOU'RE SPECIAL
197 AN UNEXPECTED BRIGHT GREEN LIGH
196 WE'RE THE BEST PROOF THAT THEY EXISTED
Chapter 195
Chapter 194
193 ARRIVING AT MISTY MOUNTAINS
192 TRAVEL AND TROUBLESOME THOUGHTS
191 SHE'LL DEFINITELY BREAK HIM
190 HER WHEREABOUTS
189 ANTHEA'S THOUGHTS
188 AFTERMATH OF THE FESTIVAL II
187 AFTERMATH OF THE FESTIVAL I
186 THE TRENDING VIDEO
185 A NEW DAY, A NEW BEGINNING
184 MY NAME IS...
183 WHEN DID I BECOME A CHARITABLE INSTITUTION?
182 GOODBYE, VICTORIA CITY
181 ASSEMBLY AND DEPARTURE
180 LEAVING THE FORES
179 TO THE EXPLOSION
178 WOULD YOU REALLY NOT EXPLODE?
177 THE ONE WHO TAUGHT YOU
176 ENCOUNTERS IN THE FORES
175 LUCERN VS VIPER
174 I COULD NEVER HATE YOU
173 THE 'GODDESS' DESCENDS
172 IT'S TIME
171 AN HOUR AGO
170 I'M GIVING YOU A SHOW
169 SORRY! PLEASE DON'T OPEN THIS. I ACCIDENTALY PUT THE CHAPTER FOR MY OTHER NOVEL HERE.
168 HACKING HIM TO PIECES
167 THE TIME TO MEE
166 IT'S GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU
165 THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL
164 MIDNIGHT AUCTION
163 GODDESS' TOWER
162 HIS ONLY 'GOOD GUY'
161 SHE PROMISED TO GIVE A FANTASTIC SHOW
160 HER MISSING EMOTIONS
159 UNEXPECTED PRESEN
158 HIS PAIN
157 FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE ELF
156 WAITING AT CASA ROYALE
155 INITIAL PLANNING
154 AURUM VS VIPER
153 AND THEN THERE WERE THREE
152 'CONVINCING' THE ARCHBISHOP
151 WILL YOU PLAY WITH US?
150 THE TWINS ARE UP TO NO GOOD AGAIN
149 HE HAS THE SAME FACE
148 DINNER PARTY
147 AT THE BISHOP'S RESIDENCE
146 COLLISION BEFORE DINNER
145 A RATHER UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER
144 JUST LIKE THAT, THE MAN DIED
143 A BIT INTERESTING
142 TROUBLE OR NO
Chapter 141
Chapter 140
Chapter 139
Chapter 138
Chapter 137
Chapter 136
Chapter 135
Chapter 134
Chapter 133
Chapter 132
Chapter 131
Chapter 130
Chapter 129
Chapter 128
Chapter 127
Chapter 126
Chapter 125
Chapter 124
Chapter 123
Chapter 122
Chapter 121
120 WHERE DID EVERYTHING GO WRONG?
119 PREPARING A SURPRISE
118 HAPPENINGS AT THE PLUM GARDEN
117 HAIRPIN CEREMONY
116 TWO PEAS IN A POD
115 WAITING FOR A CALL
114 RETURN 'GIFT'
113 A STEP CLOSER
112 THE DRAGON KING
111 THE MONSTER INSIDE THE ROSE MANSION
110 THE TEMPLE OF TIAN LONG
109 BREAKING THROUGH THE ENCHANTMEN
108 HER OWN LIMITS
107 NEGOTIATIONS
106 A BIT OF INFORMATION
105 TWO BEASTS
104 GATHERING
103 MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ANYTHING ELSE
102 VIPER ON AN ISLAND
101 WHERE IS THE SEA OF LENG JING?
100 ONE LEGEND, THREE TREASURES
99 DEDUCTION
98 BACK TO FENGHUA PALACE
97 DECRYPTING
Chapter 96
Chapter 95
Chapter 94
Chapter 93
Chapter 92
Chapter 91
Chapter 90
Chapter 89
Chapter 88
Chapter 87
86 A TALK WITH THE EMPEROR
85 ONE CALM MORNING WITH THE TWINS AND BLACK
84 THE ZHANG HOUSEHOLD
83 WELCOME TO XING
82 THUNDERSTORM
81 FIFTEEN DAYS ON BOARD
80 BON VOYAGE!
79 BUSINESS PROPOSAL
78 DISTRESS SIGNAL
77 A CERTAIN MAN'S MELANCHOLY
76 THE DAY AFTER THE PARTY
75 THE PROS AND CONS
74 RUBY OR NOT RUBY
Chapter 73
72 COMEUPPANCE
71 IT WAS ALL HER FAULT!
70 A BEAUTIFUL ARIA
69 LET THE SHOW BEGIN!
68 THE DAY BEFORE THE PARTY
67 THE LOST MAN FROM XING
66 SAVING THE BEAUTY
65 THE EYECATCHING GUARD
64 FOREIGN ARRIVALS
63 PARLIAMEN
62 EXPLOIT THE SITUATION
61 MOTHER AND SON
60 THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SCARS
59 IDENTITY REVEALED
58 ARGENT IS PISSED
57 TEA PARTY
56 MEETING WITH THE KING
55 ON THE WAY TO THE PALACE
54 WINTER IS HERE
53 THE MYSTERIOUS MAID
52 HOMECOMING
51 THE POPE'S SPEECH
50 A DAY IN THE LIVES OF FOUR MEN II
49 A DAY IN THE LIVES OF FOUR MEN I
48 CONCLUSION
47 DEATH BEFITTING A PIG
46 MAKING PLANS
45 A SHADY CHARACTER
44 THE 'CLUMSY' STRANGER
43 THE TOWN OF KAURR
42 ENTERING THE CAPITAL
41 THE HANDSOME BANDI
40 AMBUSH PLAN
39 THE VILLAGE OF ABANDONED CHILDREN
38 A SUDDEN COOPERATION
37 TO SHANDRA
36 TAKING OFF
35 BLACK&WHITE
34 NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
33 THE BEAUTIFUL FOUNDER
32 A CERTAIN GENERAL'S SON
31 SURPRISE 'GIFT'
30 RESCUE
29 THE FIGHTING PI
28 BACK TO SQUARE ONE
27 KIDNAPPED!
26 SKIPPING GRADES
25 THE REAL TRAINING BEGINS
24 THE LEGENDARY SWORDSMAN OF THE EAS
23 DEPARTURE AND AN UNEXPECTED OR RATHER UNWANTED VISITOR
22 STARLIGHT ACADEMY
21 TWO PAIRS OF SIBLINGS
20 THE MCALLISTER FAMILY
19 WELCOME TO AMEXEM
18 A DATE TO REMEMBER... OR NO
17 DREICH GALLERE
16 MURDER SOLVED?
15 ONE CORPSE AFTER ANOTHER
14 ANDROMEDA
13 GOODBYE, FOR NOW
12 VISITING THE ROYAL PALACE
11 HEARTBEA
10 A SUDDEN INTERES
9 THE BASTARD PRINCE
8 DISASTER IN THE FORES
7 OUT OF THE TOWER
6 MEETING AURUM
5 TESTING HER THEORY
4 SHOPPING IN TOWN
3 THIS NEW WORLD
2 ARGEN
1 AND THEN SHE DIED
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