The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?), Vol. 8 (light novel) (The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation ... (Hey, How About Treason?) (light novel))

TROUBLE AHEADThe Gathering of the Chosen. Prince Wein inexplicably lands himself an invitation to the conference featuring some of the most influential figures from the western side of the continent. Obviously, it has to be a ploy to make him sever ties with the Empire in the East, and it wouldnt be advisable to walk into a trap when he wants to remain neutral...The prince, however, has never been one to heed sound advice! Waltzing headlong into danger, no sooner has Wein set foot in the host city of Lushan than he finds himself framed for the murder of a Holy Eliteand thats just the beginning of his troubles...! It ain't easy being a bachelor ... His people might laud him for being the next great ruler, but Prince Wein of Natra has been conspiring behind their backs to live the languid life of a retired teen. Now, a major roadblock stands in his way. Ever since he won a war with a neighboring country, he's become a household name all across the land ... which, frankly, sucks. And as if things couldn't get any worse, Prince Wein has just met his newest challenger: the Imperial Princess Lowellmina, who's here for a secret favor-to ask for his hand in marriage?! It's just too good to be true! Well, this genius's instincts may be spot-on, because there's something lurking behind her plan to make Wein her trophy husband .. It ain't easy being a genius ... Prince Wein is ready to commit treason. And who can blame him? Faced with the impossible task of ruling his pathetic little kingdom, this poor guy just can't catch a break! But with his brilliant idea of auctioning off his country, this lazy prince should be able to retire once and for all. Or that was the plan ... until his treasonous schemes lead to disastrous consequences-namely, accidental victories and the favor of his people!