Dangerous loyalty『Tartaglia x MR』

XXV

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"Your majesty...."

"Yes, Verose?"

"JUST PICK SOMEONE FROM THE LIST ALREADY!!! IT'S BEEN TWO HOURS NOW AND YOU STILL HAVE YET TO PICK!"Verose was nearly in tears, two hundred profiles and M/n hadn't picked a random person yet.
"This takes time Verose! I can't be reckless, I might unknowingly let in one of Lumine's partners.. we have to make sure that none of them are from Khaenri'ah! Also, I didn't think it through when I announced a royal harem was in the works. Who knew that word would get out so quickly..."Verose sighs, M/n was right they did have to watch out for that but to Verose it was taking forever!
"Ah, I was right...A few of these are from Khaenri'ah...She surely knows my type, I'll give her that."M/n puts his findings to the side and continues to shuffle through the rest while also organizing them.

The two spent a few more hours before sitting back for tea and snacks.
"My eyes hurt..."

"As expected, we've been looking at documents for..."Verose looks over at the clock but realized it was now sunset.
"Seven hours...We started early noon and now it's sunset."Verose yawns, bringing forth a few tears in his eyes while doing so.
"Okay! So far the list for Mondstadt; Diluc Ragnvindr and Albedo Kreideprinz."

"List for Liyue; Xiao and Baizhu."

"And last, for now, the list for Sumaru; Cyno."The two sigh heavily because they also needed someone from Khaenri'ah to fill the quota.
"Alright let's look through the Khaenri'ah list.."

"Dainsleif?"

"No! That man was once an ally of Lumine's!"Verose snatches the folder from M/n and was prepared to throw it away but the prince stops him from doing so.
"That means we can use him for information while Lumine is here."

"Here?"

"Uhh, Verose it's almost time for the next batch of recruits to come it. Did you already forget that queen bitch changed the date? We have two days left before we have to deal with her."

"Time to simplify the list for Mondstadt and Liyue. Diluc has a large reach for his business, a reach we need along with the resources, I'm dying for new wine. Baizhu is said to be a fragile man but his knowledge in medicine is a must. He can lend us that knowledge and we can better help our ill citizens."Verose nods his head and remarks that Cyno held knowledge of all nations and that Dainsleif would be their information bank dealing with Lumine.
"Now we can have a relaxing nig-"

"YOUR MAJESTY, TARTAGLIA ATE MY FOOD!"

"HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT I ATE IT?!"

"YOU STILL HAVE CRUMBS ALL OVER YOUR FACE!!!"M/n and Verose watch as the two first and official members of the harem argue about food, Hibiki walks in with a pep in his step over to the prince and gives him a bold kiss on the cheek; closer to the corner of the prince's lips.
"I tried to stop them from clambering into your office but it happened anyway."

"Thank you for your attempt. Hey, cut it out you two, besides this, anything to report?"The mood turns serious after M/n's question.
"Your cousin is heading here as we speak."

"She's your cousin, right? Shouldn't you welcome her with open arms?"Tartaglia voices after Kunikuzushi gave his tracking report.
"No, Lady Yae told me that my cousin will be our downfall. She is a part of the Noble faction that wishes to put Khaenri'ah into power above all. We can't allow that to happen, I won't allow war to drown Teyvat once again."

"I understand. So...Did you pick.."Tartaglia asked begrudgingly while pointing at the small stack of paper on the left side of the table.
"Well, of course, each male has a special skill that we need to better my reach. I'll no longer be seen as the docile prince once I get them here. I'll be the prince who changed Snezhnaya."Tartaglia smiles sweetly at M/n, from his memory, the prince didn't wish to bother himself with political matters but now, he was doing everything he could to keep his home safe.
"We'll stand by you, no matter what."

"Thank you."