Chapter 444 Episode 442: Making excuses

A few days after Mia came.

Mia has already returned to the north.Take my letter.

Mia needs help from the clan, and it's better to send Ted under the Duke of Rheinfeld now.

The Duke of Rheinfeld is now ruling the clan in the form of his sister's aide.

Below the clan king, most of the towns have been captured and sent to Imperial jail.When the time comes, they will be executed.

Therefore, there is no ruler in the clan.It is the army above Lizzie's sister that reigns.

However, there are times when military might alone cannot help.It is the Duke of Rheinfeld who complements it.Even after Brother Traw and I go, we're supposed to be able to help you for a while.

There will never be more time to study.

That's why we sent Mia back north early.

That's good, though.

"Damn... how did this happen?

I murmur as I look at the pictures on my desk.

They are all improvised sketches.

"Looking at Mia's response, I think she likes the rustic village daughter.You're sending a woman close to you as a friend. "

"Didn't you listen to people...?

I didn't expect you to give up my friendship even though you said that.

It is also persistent.

"I can't help it.You are Leonardo's brother. [M]Leonardo will be closer to the Empire than Lord Erik will be if there is more war against the kingdom.Erik hasn't been on the battlefield lately.In chaotic times, Wu King is more desirable.When that happens, you're the Emperor.And I proved my strength.As a nobleman, I'm sure you want to get married somehow. "

"It's a pretty intense palm turn.I thought your wrist was broken.

"You've been targeted for a long time.But there was a problem. "

"Obstacles?"

"It's Fine and Elna.Because you two are close to you, I thought it would be useless to bring a story of friendship.But you said no.That's why you thought they had a chance. "

"I'd like you to give up your chance if you can't be in the Barons and Dukes... well, if you're a nobleman who's lagging behind in the empire struggle."

The nobles who make friends with me are neutral nobles.

Even though the empire struggle has come to an end, it can be said that there is still no policy.

You should be absolutely neutral when you get here.

Look at our momentum, we're the only ones who want to get involved.

At the end of the day, we should wait for the Empire candidate who wants to expand even a little, and if that doesn't happen, we should give up.

It is bad that I could not move quickly.

But they didn't think so.

I haven't missed my flight yet because it's only five fifths.I'm sure that's what you think.

Now that the forces have grown, the middle class aristocracy is not much to add.

"What should I do?

"It's easy to say no... just fine.Leave me alone. "

"What do you think they're gonna use it for?

"Not very helpful, but enough excuses."

I see.

Sebastian, who understood my words, nodded several times.

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A few more days later.

Elna came into my room without knocking.

"Al! What are you talking about!?

"About knocking... no, that's enough.So, what do you want?

"What do you want?No, it's not! Rumor has spread that the nobles are sending in sketches because of their preferences for plain village girls!

I see.

"Quickly say no!Why are you leaving me alone!?

"If you refuse, you'll have to send it, won't you?

"If you really refuse, I won't send you!

Seriously, if you send me any more, I'll declare you punished.

That's right, but there won't be any fierce ones to send.

But...

"As for me, I need you to send me some more."

"Why!? No choice!?Do you like plain kids as they say!?

"It doesn't matter what you like.All we need is quantity. "

"That sucks... only the Emperor can allow polygamy?

"What kind of imagination are you... making excuses right now?"

Elna leans her neck against my words.

Not at all.

"Don't slip your mouth.

"It's okay."

"I'm worried... well, I think it's about time.It's an anomaly, isn't it?This is still the prince.When middle-class aristocracy come to see the Emperor without going through, it can be said that they are a little humiliated. "

"It's true that you're not in the same position as the Barons and Dukes.What kind of excuse would that be?

"What happened in the Empire can happen in the clan.Don't you think?

"Of course, the aristocracy of the clan would like to connect with the imperial family."

"Exactly. If that gets in the way of my work, it'll be a hassle.So let's go back to the previous state. "

"Previous state?

"I'll leave Fine by my side.And use it as a pretext to take you to the clan.I can't leave Fine in the Imperial City.If he succeeds, Leo immediately returns to the border.It could be a great target. "

"You're not using Fine to avoid women?

"They can use me to avoid men.It looks like Fitney's getting a lot of friendship. "

Fine hasn't been around much lately.

Because I go to my sister-in-law Teresa when I'm free.

I'm sorry to bother you, Sister Therese, but I need you to pull me back.

"If my relationship with Fine is good, the number of nobles who can't do it will be exceptionally low.That's what I'm going to tell you. I'm going to take Fine. "

"But the one who turned down the relationship once?

"Still, if you're around, you have influence.The rest will be over if you properly spread the rumor.The aristocrats of the clan will not go out of their way to take Fine with them. "

"... I don't like it when I lose."

Erna murmured with a dissatisfied face.

I wonder why this guy decides everything wins or loses.

"Then stop the Kintetsu Knight.Then I won't hesitate to take you to the clan. "

"You can't do that, right?I have a demon-related problem..... "

"You know what I mean.As usual, if you were around, you wouldn't make out.But... we got each other.As in the past, we can't be childhood friends anywhere. "

"... you mean Fine instead of me?

That's what it's gonna be like.

Then I'll convince you.

That's how Elna pulls back her dissatisfaction and turns her heel.

That convinces me, so it's amazing.I don't know what kind of criteria they're working on.

For now, you're gone.

"Then there's an explanation for the Emperor."

"I'll be fine if I go see you with a tired face.You don't think Fihne can be left in the Imperial Capital without a patron, even as a father.If it were an all-out war against demons, my father would be on the battlefield. "

It's an exorcism pact.If the Devil's invasion is confirmed, each country sends the strongest force.A covenant that has not been used for 500 years. "

"If only SS Adventurers have pieces, that's the best."

It is better not to make sacrifices.

But it's not an optimistic situation either.

With that in mind, I looked out the window quietly.