The cheers persisted, and the minstrel's song was melodious, yet Sif no longer felt like appreciating it.
...
Three days later, an invitation from the government of the Jin Yuan Republic was placed before Sif and Roland.
"Become emperor in the Republic and change your family name to the Bonaparte Clan?"
Sif sneered, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, but inwardly she gained a new understanding of Alina.
This person really knows how to adapt to the circumstances, and is shameless enough for it.
To become an emperor in a republic—given the chance, she would not hesitate to do so herself.
Over the years, having been influenced by Roland, Sif was no longer the idle Count she once was, as pure and simple as a blank sheet of paper.
Politicians care about reputation, but can also sacrifice it, and Sif was now an excellent politician.
She handed the invitation to Roland, smiling as she said, "A hard trip for you."
Roland glanced at it and slowly shook his head.
