The World Is Mine For The Taking

Chapter 503 - 80 - Election Day (8)

It was then I realized... do I really need to run for president to get what I came here for? After meeting Leon, my life changed. I met so many people and actually became friends with them. I met Shreddy, I met Trill, and I even got close to the woman I admire most—Miss Artemis. Funny thing is, every single one of them turned out to be part of Leon’s harem—save for Shreddy, I guess. That man is such a lady’s boy, and honestly, it’s no surprise. Considering his strength and charisma, having a harem just seemed... natural.

And no, I didn’t feel a shred of jealousy. Where I come from, polygamy is normal. The King—my father—might stick to just one woman, but most of the knights, high ministers, and court nobles have multiple wives. I was raised knowing that having many women wasn’t just a status thing—it was a testament to a man’s power. My father always told me that a strong man shows his strength by how harmonious his household is, even with multiple wives. So, the idea of my boyfriend having other girlfriends doesn’t bother me. In fact, I embrace it because it shows how strong and capable he is.

But still... did I really need to become president? I’d already made so many friends and found someone to love. The main reason I wanted to run in the first place was because I felt lonely and wanted to connect with people. Now, it felt pointless.

Still, backing out now would feel cowardly, wouldn’t it? Even though it seemed like the goal no longer mattered, I couldn’t just stop halfway. My father always said, "If you start something, see it through, or you’ll just make a mess of things."

And so, here I was—standing in front of thousands of students, ready to deliver my speech. My nerves were creeping up on me, coiling around my throat and threatening to choke the words before they even left my mouth. I scanned the crowd, locking eyes with a few students. And then, there he was—Leon, watching me with that calm, steady gaze.

Leon had been my anchor, my guiding light. He pulled me out of that suffocating loneliness. Without him, I’d still be running for president just to fill the void. Without him, I’d still be the stuck-up little princess demanding everyone bow to my whims.

He’s the man I love with all my heart.

And just knowing he was watching gave me the strength to push that crushing nervousness aside.

Finally, I forced myself to speak.

"I am... Titania of Bethlan," I began, my voice ringing out through the hushed gymnasium. "And I’m standing here today to say... sorry."

The gym went dead silent. You could hear a pin drop. It wasn’t surprising—this was supposed to be my big speech, and I’d started with an apology no one expected.

"I’ve already shared my vision for the academy," I continued, my tone calm but carrying a hint of that natural grace. "I’m not going to bore you by repeating it all here. Instead, I’m going to tell you why I really want to run for president.

I paused, letting the weight of my words settle over the room.

"Yes, I said it was a selfish reason, but I didn’t tell you exactly what that reason was."

That’s right. The reason I wanted to become president was selfish—so selfish that I even said as much during my livestream speech. But back then, I didn’t say what that reason was. Now, it was time to tell them.

I let out a small, self-deprecating laugh, my smile softening. "I don’t think I really deserve your support. If you want to switch your votes to someone else, I completely understand. I’ll still be happy no matter what happens."

I bowed my head slightly. "That’s all I have to say. Thank you for listening."

The room was silent for a beat before the sound of clapping broke through. It was Trill and Leon, starting a slow clap that quickly grew into a wave of applause. Soon, the entire gymnasium was filled with cheers, whistles, and thunderous clapping.

"We’ll vote for you no matter what your reason is, Princess Titania!"

"You’ve got my support all the way!"

Hearing their words, my chest tightened, and I could feel tears threatening to spill. For the first time, I truly felt seen.

It was overwhelming.

***

Leon’s POV

After Titania’s heartfelt speech, it was time to cast our votes.

The process was simple. You only have to write the name of the candidate you supported and drop the voting paper into the ballot box. The boxes were enchanted with magic tools that would read what you wrote and automatically tally the results—kind of like Earth’s voting machines.

The crowd was clearly divided between Titania and Princess Myrcella. Sure, some votes went to the other candidates, but it was obvious that the majority of people were choosing between the two of them.

As for me? It wasn’t even a question.

I wrote down Titania’s name without hesitation. She was my girlfriend, and I believed in her, plain and simple.

Walking up to the ballot box, I slipped my paper in and watched the faint glow of magic confirm my vote had been registered. With that done, I figured I’d kill some time while waiting for the results.

It would take about two hours to count the votes, so I decided to head back to my dorm for now.