CH 147

-King Kisetoa’s Side-

(Is this really fine…?)

I asked myself, but no answer came back.

I had already given Marihect the declaration of war, so there was nothing I could do about it now.

Ko stopped visiting Kisetoa because of the stupidity of the Kisetoa researchers after making a move on Ko’s second child.

He stopped coming during diplomatic meetings.

Even Captain Rodokiaus, who had the Akinist duty.

The details of how Ko stopped coming soon became known to the public, especially to those who had lost their limbs.

Ko was the only healer who could restore their lost limbs in a near-regenerative way.

He declared, “I will not use my power for the sake of Kisetoa.”

In other words, the people of Kisetoa would not be healed by Ko until Ko forgave them for the rest of their lives.

–just because of several researchers.

Those people were hired by Kisetoa’s personnel department, but I couldn’t say “they are irrelevant to the king”.

Because those people who did such foolish things were hired by the “country”.

In order for Ko to come to Kisetoa, he must first leave Marihect.

I could understand that, but…

Although the declaration of war on Marihect was decided in parliament with the prime ministers, there were many opposing opinions.

Ko was currently pregnant with his fourth child.

Even if you think about it, there’s a high possibility that a half-Akinist would be born in the future.

Therefore, there were many opinions that we should apologize sincerely and wait until he forgave us.

However, the dissatisfaction of the people was only increasing, and it was about to become uncontrollable.

In other words, the current situation was self-deserved, but…regardless of all that, it’s natural to have some dissatisfaction.

Without Ko, I couldn’t do anything about their arms and legs, which could be cured if they could prepare the money to pay.

It cost money for people to go abroad.

Even though it took a considerable amount of money for healing expenses, spending more than that was annoying.

Even those people would think so.

Besides, going to Marihect didn’t guarantee that Ko would cure them.

If someone from Kisetoa was told that they couldn’t be healed, it would be a waste of money to go there.

…since he’s currently pregnant, it seemed that they couldn’t be healed yet.

(But isn’t this becoming the complete enemy of Ko and the Akinists?)

Ko was not subordinate to Marihect, and I heard Captain Rodokiaus was not patriotic to Marihect either.

So if we won against Marihect in the war, we might get the power of Ko and the others…or so I thought, but I wondered if he’d go to a country other than Kisetoa instead?

I heard Sievert annoyed Ko as well.

This war was originally brought from Sievert.

Even though there’s an AKinist in Marihect, the two countries might be able to win…

…but, I just thought about it, but wouldn’t this make Ko and the others unnecessarily angry?

It wasn’t long before I realized that the thought that crossed my mind was correct.

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When I was busy preparing for war–

Ko appeared while being held by Captain Rodokiaus.

The people who were in a hurry froze in an instant.

Direct transfer to the castle, there’s no magician other than Ko who could use that kind of magic.

What’s more, being able to transfer with someone was something that’s not normal.

“I hear you formed an alliance with Sievert and launched a war on Marihect, right? …but what do you do? Even if you beat Marihect with two countries, we can live in “another country somewhere”, right? I’ve seen the two countries’ declarations of war, but the “ownership of my family” that Sievert and Kisetoa are insisting on…are you going to war with Marihect without discussing it with us? …between Kisetoa and Sievert, Sievert is the most calculating. Kisetoa was just used by Sievert. The money and military for war have been exploited, and what remains is an impoverished country and people…Kisetoa will disappear someday, won’t it? …you are the King, what are you doing? Aren’t you aware that you’re doing things that aren’t good for your country and its people?”

“…!”

I can’t say anything back to Ko’s words.

(Our country was just used…?)

If they won, would Sievert just help them get Ko and the others “for free”?

Indeed, Sievert was cunning.

They would be an easy opponent to use, especially since Kisetoa had many people that were calm and laid back.

…why didn’t I think of such a thing…

Certainly, we haven’t talked about anything after winning.

What am I doing as the King?

“…so stupid? Do you think we’ll live in Sievert or Kisetoa? There’s no way you can get it using force. …you seem to have noticed the current situation, but what are you going to do now?”

There were just two of them, Ko and Captain Rodokiaus.

Despite that, I couldn’t say anything to Ko who spoke so indifferently.

Even though he was supposed to be a child before becoming an adult, my legs were trembling with fear even now.

“If you’re going to fight Marihect like this, we’ll also participate, you know? Even if I’m pregnant, my magic doesn’t change. …if you want to be hostile with us, I won’t stop you… maybe Kisetoa can be destroyed with just Rodo and me?”

That slightly smiling face was the scariest thing I’ve ever seen.

(With just the two of them, can Kisetoa be destroyed…?)

“Lies”, I thought, but I couldn’t throw away the possibility that it could be done.

Akinist, the strongest race, and Ko, the world’s number one magician…

Maybe…just maybe?

“After all, I know the faces of Kisetoa’s executives. If a major figure disappears, the country will tilt at once. A country that doesn’t have anyone trying to bring the people together is fragile.”

Haa…I was convinced that I made a mistake in my choice.

“I deeply apologize! I’ll immediately destroy the war preparations and go to Marihect to apologize.”

I bowed my head to Ko regardless of my station.

“To Ko, to Captain Rodokiaus, and to Calvert, I am in a position to apologize sincerely, I apologize for making such a folly.”

Even if we formed an alliance with Sievert and won against Marihect, Ko and the others wouldn’t use their powers for Kisetoa.

How come I didn’t think of that…

“I will immediately terminate the alliance with Sievert. In this war, Kisetoa will withdraw.”

“…right. If Kisetoa withdraws its hand, we will not attack. As before, I will not get involved. …you know what happens if you change the words you just said, don’t you?”

“Of course.”

Today was probably the last warning.

…I’m glad I stopped.

If I had continued to participate in the war, there’s a high possibility that Kisetoa would disappear.

…what would happen to Sievert?

Would the war itself go away if Ko’s advice was taken?

Or would they ignore the advice and go to war…?

(Either way, I’ll know right away…)

Kisetoa must immediately release their war preparations.

And they must send a letter of apology to Marihect immediately.

“Bye then. Rodo, let’s go home.”

The two disappeared in an instant.

He was able to cross borders and come inside the castle where there was a barrier that repelled magic from the outside, even so, Ko didn’t look tired.

It was said that he was currently pregnant and was in poor health…

If Ko cast his magic, the whole Kisetoa would be burned to the ground…what would happen then?

(I’m glad I stopped thinking about it…)

I thought again.

I had to gather the ministers and open a parliament immediately.

We have to carefully think about the future.

Let’s explain and apologize sincerely to the people and get them to understand.

Otherwise, there’s no future for Kisetoa to exist.