258 Episode 178: The Royal Facts and Requirements

Back in the reception room, we were supposed to hear from Mr. Pierre and Ruby's side.

"The reason I want you to decide that you didn't make the earlier raid, is because as it is, there is a good chance that His Highness Ruby will be executed by His Majesty Scarlett"

Mr Pierre suddenly started a noisy story.

"This time, His Majesty Scarlett, in his response to Lord Jen, said, 'If you do anything extra, I'll beat you to death'. This is nothing more than to say that the greatest punishment for violating an order is execution. And His Royal Highness Ruby has clearly done something extra to get knocked out."

"Even so, if you disobeyed the Emperor's life, you deserve to be punished. But isn't it impossible for a boulder to say that punishment for a young fruit daughter is an execution?

I didn't look like a bloodthirsty tyrant that far...

"Surely, normally, you won't even be executed. But His Majesty the Emperor has previously executed his wife and his wife for treason."

Whoa, there's a noisy story coming up that stinks of blood.

"This is a story that many in the Imperial Capital know, but which they try not to spread outside the Imperial Capital with tacit understandings. About a decade ago, His Majesty the Emperor executed almost all his ladies, including the First Lady at the time. The charge is treason, a little more detail, an attempt to poison the royal family."

Again, 10 years ago? What the hell happened then?

"The truth is only known to His Majesty the Emperor and His Ladyship who was executed, so I don't know much more than that either. By saying that the children were not guilty, the ladies were the only ones executed, but the anger of His Majesty the Emperor was strong at the time, and we did not accept any plea for help regarding the ladies."

"I mean, whether you're related, you're likely not to compromise on punishment, right?

Mr Pierre nods with a bitter look.

"Exactly.... Her Royal Highness Ruby's mother, Her Ladyship, has also been executed at that time. Leave His Royal Highness the newborn Ruby...... Given that, we cannot estimate that His Highness Ruby is unlikely to be executed.

I see.

Ruby's life, seriously, the lights in front of the wind.

"In order to save His Highness Ruby's life, I would like you to decide that Jen had nothing to do with it earlier. Please, please."

"Please" x 4

Mr. Pierre and Ruby's side bow their heads.

It should be noted that one person is caring for Ruby in a separate room.

"In the meantime, I understand the circumstances. As yet, one more condition has not been fulfilled, I assure you, I am satisfied."

"That's all I need now. Thank you."

Until Ruby apologized, I wouldn't even say I would have forgiven him, but at least the first condition, 'Convinced', was possible.

Hidden Scarlett's past is known, and he's glad to hear it.

"However, as I said earlier, I won't forgive you without Ruby's own apology, so it's just evil"

"... I understand this is an unsolicited story, but could you at least put it 'Your Highness'?

The fact that I abandoned Ruby brings bitterness to my side.

"Sorry, I can't do that. I don't give in to anything more than my own respect."

I use reverence for Mr. Pierre, but I don't use reverence near Ruby's side for the same reason.

At the time he ran to a halt without being able to flatter Ruby and without explaining why, he was not eligible for respect.

Note that during acting (role-play), you say and act commensurate with it.

Because I'm the default Jin Tang Jen now.

"Mm..."

I put my dissatisfaction on my face, but I can't seem to say it strongly because I'm in the position I'm asking for it.

Yes, Ruby's fate is in my hands. Hahaha (bad face).

"Is this the end of the story?

Ignore Ruby's side and ask Mr Pierre.

"... Yeah, does your Highness Ruby seem to be awake yet, so do you mind apologizing later? Until then, please don't say anything."

"Yes, I won't say anything unless I tell you clearly that I won't allow it."

Conversely, if you say that you will not allow it, you also say that you will speak out.

"Regards"

Thus, when we finished the conversation, we followed the Emperor's Castle again.

"Jen, I haven't seen you earlier. Looks like we're done talking at Imperial Castle."

But I was supposed to bowl in with Ash on the way.

Me, what time will I be able to leave Imperial Castle?

It's time, I'm starving...

"Rice..."

As you can see, Dora looks a little unhappy, too.

Just be a little more patient.

Yeah.

I can't take much longer than I'm putting up with Dora.

"Mr. Ash is back, too, isn't he? We're going to be touring the capital."

"Really? It's not a very touristy land, but make sure you enjoy it"

Unexpectedly, we were to break up lightly.

I won't see anyone more of a boulder.

I won't see you anyway, so you don't have to look at the map, do you?

A: ……………….

"Oh, you're Rouge's escort!? Why are you in Imperial Castle?

It was Carmine, the First Empress, who betrayed my expectations like that and showed up.

You were back from The City of Decaying Leaves.

It's time to get into trouble with the boulders......

"Because my name is Jin."

"Oh, you!?

When I met Carmine, I didn't name her, so you don't know.

If I knew, I wouldn't know what had changed......

"Pierre, is it true?

"Yes, Your Highness Carmine, he says his name is Jen. We don't know if it's really His Majesty's waiting, but we're moving with that intent."

……………………

Carmine checked with Pierre and leaned down to think about it for a while.

If you don't need me, I'm in a hurry, so why don't you go?

"You, no, Jin. Do you have time for this?

As I tried to walk out, Carmine looked up and asked.

"No, I'm going to have lunch in the capital."

"Then I'll buy you lunch. So listen to me."

There are no thorns like when I was talking to Rouge, and I've done everything I asked for normally.

Don't worry about this change. Why don't you listen to me?

"I'm not going to be luxurious. I'll talk to you. I want you to introduce me to the store you recommended."

"Is that good? All right, I'll take care of it."

So, for some reason, Carmine took us out for lunch.

Mr. Pierre dropped us off, and after the Imperial Castle, we entered a building a short distance from the Imperial Castle, where Carmine was guided.

There are no signs on the table and at first glance it doesn't look like a dining room.

"This is a complete referral shop. They say the flavor is better than the castle, but for that matter, the price won't be stupid either. What do we do, stop? Or luxurious?

Carmine asks to provoke a little.

If you can, you want to keep it luxurious.

Whatever the story is, it's definitely easier to talk about the state of luxury and spiritual superiority.

"No, I'm fine"

Alta said, "I can afford it".

They say it's a price to the extent that the "medicine for restoring defects (soma)" brings a change.

Arr, I hear you got a hell of a price on the auction?

As a comparison object, are you sure you're right?

"Really? If it's not enough, you can say it at any time."

Look, you don't look like you have that much money, do you?

Besides, I don't go to many of these special shops, so I'm a little excited.

Were you in Alta's recommended candidate?

A: No. It's not in there. As it stands, stores that will need power other than distribution are playing in advance. If requested by the Master, we will take care of it in the future.

Yeah, I'm not dissatisfied with anything.

Either that or I'm glad the coincidence elements are stronger that I'm going to be able to include in these sudden events...

There was a reception desk like the hotel, and when Carmine finished the reception, we were led to a private room.

"It's completely private and soundproofed, so it's just right for an upper-class person to tell a secret story. Of course, the food is delicious."

I walked into the room and Carmine gave me an explanation.

The food decided to ask for a course, which is a recommendation of Carmine.

Note that Carmine didn't ask for it because it was already after lunch.

"Well, can you listen to me while the food comes?

"Oh."

I was led to the store, and it's no problem listening as promised.

"I don't know who you are or how you relate to your father. So I'll tell you what I know and I'll tell you what I don't."

Carmine went on with the foregoing as such.

"But I just want you to keep this in mind. I'm looking to be the next emperor. From now on, that's the best premise."

"Okay."

The story from here is that Carmine is aiming for an emperor, he said.

"It is no exaggeration to say that in this country I am closest to the next emperor. I am confident that my strength and track record are ahead of other candidates. Do you know anything about this?

"Sorry, but I don't know. I'm not a resident of this country."

It's not just bragging.

"I don't mind that. Well, then, maybe you don't, but do you know that your father is about to leave the throne of the emperor for a few years?

"It's my first ear. Is it natural for a resident of this country to know that?

"No, I think you've probably only told the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, who has the right to inherit the throne. Well, Ruby at the bottom shouldn't have told him because he was young."

Isn't it the state's most important class of secrecy?

Can I talk to Sarah about that?

"... can I ask why?

"Yeah, anything seems to do something that you can't do without being in a position to say emperor. As an emperor, you said you had done what you had to do.... didn't seem willing to tell you the details."

After all, Scarlett seems to be acting with some clear purpose.

So you don't even think the Emperor's status is necessary?

If that's true, what happens to the story of attacking the Kingdom of Estea?

"So in the course of a few years, we're trying to achieve the best we can and become the next emperor."

And Carmine sighed, 'Huh...'

"And yet it's nothing but a nightmare that Rouge is coming home at this time."

"What's wrong with Rouge?

"... you just told me one lie, or you had some incorrect information."

You don't answer my question, you look a little farther.

"I'm the closest thing to the next emperor in this country, but Rouge is the closest thing to the next emperor, including outside the country. At least that's what I think."

"There's Rouge? Even though he's been away from the country for over three years and his domestic support isn't high?

It is just a mystery HR.

Even me, if we were to eliminate Scarlett, would we hesitate to make Rouge emperor?

"Yeah. You know, strength, achievements, elements that ignore all the reason I said that, you know?

Oh, I know that.

"That's emotion."

"Correct. Rouge is your father's favorite. That's enough to say that if Rouge were in the country, Rouge would be entrusted with the next emperor..."

It's kind of uncomfortable.

Was there any element from Rouge's story so far that you could tell Scarlett liked Rouge?

"You haven't heard anything from Rouge about that, have you?

"There was nothing to describe. But I can tell. Because the atmosphere is obviously different when your father deals with us and with Rouge... Of course, you haven't noticed Rouge."

You wouldn't have noticed. Rouge.

"That's why I hate Rouge! Your father loves you, but there's a Rouge who doesn't realize it! There's a Rouge I've had from the beginning that I can't even get what I want!

Carmine absurds her voice.

I see. Is that why Carmine hates Rouge?

Sure, from Rouge's side, you don't know why they're hostile.

"... I'm sorry to hear that, absurd your voice"

Carmine seems ashamed to have gotten emotional.

"No, that's good. The only question I've heard so far is, why did you tell us that story? Maybe that's the real deal from here, huh?

"Yeah, you're right. Up to this point is my general circumstance. After this."

First, let him talk about his side and listen to what he wants to know on it.

My first impression was that, but could Carmine be competent?

I told you I was going to get to the point, but the priority changed because the meal arrived.

"I'm sorry. I was wondering if we could have a serious conversation while eating, so just wait till you're done eating."

I don't want to talk serious while eating, and I'm not behaving well.

It's only natural that meals take precedence over Carmine's story, so it's mealtime from here on out.

"I know. Hey, it feels like they screwed up my nose, but I'm not complaining because I was originally here for dinner."

So it's bad for Carmine, but she's going to have to wait for us to finish eating.

Yum!

"Mm-hmm. I'll do it."

"Yeah, it seems true to say the highest level of skill in this country."

The brackets around Chinese food have not changed, but the flavour is obviously refined.

Let Carmine tell you, it seems to be the highest level of cuisine in the Imperial City.

I snuck up on it, but the head chef at this store had 7 skill levels.

Mio or Serra may well admit it.

"I'm more than happy for you. If you want a reference, I'll give it to you. Rouge can't introduce you to this shop."

The sense of confrontation with Rouge seems deeply ingrained.

"You don't need it at this point. If you want, do it then."

Delicious food, but I'm not going to come and eat as much as I do regularly.

Because it's only about the level of memories you travel to.

And mealtime is over.

They say you can sit in this shop for a while even after you eat.

I guess some of the higher rates include things like seating fees.

"Well, let's talk about it, shall we?

"Oh."

I listen to Carmine when I'm off for dinner.

Now for me, it's not the treatment of a princess of a country.

"Earlier, I wanted to be an emperor, but that's not to push your father away. I respect and love your father. If your father is going to keep the emperor, he thinks that's a good idea. But if your father leaves, I want to succeed him."

I guess the sense of confrontation with Rouge is a reversal of my love for my father.

"Your father doesn't tell anyone anything really important. Maybe you won't even tell Rouge. So no one knows where your father's true intentions lie. And I want to know that"

Scarlett's 'Clear Purpose' I'm feeling thin.

Carmine wants to know that.

"Rouge at this time, and Jin, who your father told you to hold back even if you could, I don't think it's a coincidence that you came to this country. Perhaps your presence is close to your father's heart."

Anyway, I think it's a coincidence when it comes to timing.

"Father's heart, if you have information to get close to it, I want you to tell me."

No, I want to know, too.

"Of course, I wouldn't call it free. I'm prepared to pay for the information. What I want to do after that is why Rouge is back in this country, where your father is going, why he is leaving the emperor, whether he is really willing to make Rouge emperor. I'll pay a million dollars per case for the information around here. Prices change, but we can talk fragments, and I'll pay a legitimate price for any other information. What do you say?"

I mean, it seems like Carmine's purpose is to sell the information to me, knowing something.

"If you say so, there's very little you know. I haven't even met His Majesty the Emperor in the first place."

At least, on official records.

Officially, I have nothing to do with the Queen's Knight.

Later, the information I know is about why Rouge came back.

I'll rule out Scarlett in some situations, what would Carmine look like? I'm a little excited, but I'm not going to tell you.

"... Well, I don't think you can suddenly see your father's true intentions here. It's just that this isn't the only story."

Neither did Carmine on the boulder, nor did she expect more and more information to come out on this occasion.

"I think you will see your father when he returns. When you hear something like this, you want me to tell you. It is possible that your father will speak to you if he wishes to see you, even if you cannot speak to anyone else... This is my number one favor."

I see, you call it a fabric stone to the future.

Yeah, so when Carmine found out I was a gin, he wanted to talk to you right away.

Anyway, if you ask me, it would have been better if it had been sooner.

"Ideally I should know that and become an emperor while fulfilling your father's wishes. And your father's wishes come true, and it's the second best thing to be emperor except me. What I don't mean, but forgive is that Rouge becomes emperor and your father's wishes come true. Anyway, the most important thing is for your father to get what he wants."

Looks like Carmine's number one goal is to make Scarlett's wishes come true.

You're really filial.

"But is it good? What you told me could be passed on to Rouge, too, right?

When you say the first is ideal and you tell me, you raise the third possibility.

"I don't mind. A story passes to Rouge, which raises the possibility that Rouge will become emperor. That's a bad story for me, for sure. But conversely, the likelihood that your father's wish will come true is on the whole. The latter is more important to me."

Especially, connect with.

"When Rouge becomes emperor, I'm leaving this country."

I don't like it attached to boulders under the Rouge.

"I think there's no other way to get information across to Rouge. And take it, you don't have to say. So if you feel like it, let me know."

Without forcing me to do one thing, tell me what I want to tell you, and choose a way to increase the likelihood at all for the number one purpose.

And if number one wishes come true, I can even say it's not good for me to exchange it.

... I don't hate that attitude.

In the meantime, it's good to say that the Rouge imperialization plan is virtually extinct.

My first impression was that I was allergic, but if I actually listened to you, Carmine is also legitimate enough in nature.

At the moment, Ash, Carmine is crossing the pass line in me. Note that Ruby fails to afford it.

Often, I think it would be better to have the original righteous prince, the empress, become emperor than to set the uneasy Rouge at the emperor.

The benefits of making Rouge an emperor would be about as good as a puppet emperor can be.

"Okay. I don't plan on affirming anything on this occasion right now, but I understand the story."

"Yes, that's good. That was worth listening to."

Really, you changed your impression from the first impression.

If Carmine becomes the next emperor, shouldn't Rouge stay away from the Crimson Empire? It's dangerous in many ways.

After we finished talking to Carmine, we left the store on account.

Yeah, it's pretty expensive, but it's not enough to pay.

"Then I'll go back to the castle. If you need to talk, you can ask me anytime. At least until your father gets back, 'cause he's going to be in Imperial City."

"Oh, okay"

"Nice to meet you."

So Carmine went to the castle.

We broke up with Carmine and decided to embark on a sightseeing tour of the Empire City and Red Lotus.

Tourism in Teito, the first destination is the museum.

It's the first, so I chose a place where everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Maybe next time, we'll be free to move.

Was it such an important facility, not so far from Imperial Castle?

This country tends to be as central as it is important.

The museum was a two-story, laterally large building.

It's not as big as Imperial Castle, but it's a pretty tough size to go around in a day.

Don't you need to go around in a day? You can watch it in the flush today and come back with free movement.

There seemed to be a few conditions for entering the museum, but I just showed Mr. Pierre the letter of recommendation and put it in lightly.

They say the main exhibits are 'history', 'art' and 'folklore'.

First, the corner of 'History'.

The country was founded about 700 years ago.

I'm talking about brave men being involved, but the names of brave men and such don't come up.

They say the name of the first emperor is Scarlett Crimson. Apparently, the name of the red system is limited, too, and loops in some period.

So, the second generation emperor is Vermillion, the third generation is female and Rouge...... In other words, Scarlett's brothers pawed their names from the first generation to the third.

The national treasure handed down from the first generation is the "King Sword/Divine Professor," which in one theory seems to be a treasure sword given directly by the goddess.

Oh, it's decorated with a familiar sword. A replica, naturally, but a sword of considerable quality.

... Different details, but no matter how you look at it, it has something to do with The King's Sword/Divine Curse that Scarlett had, right?

A: Enhancement through final trial breakthroughs. It is unclear whether it was at breakthrough by Scarlett.

... If anything happens, will the 'Divine Professor' be the 'Divine Curse'?

No, it's not hard to imagine something like 'Curse God' happening...

From there, history went well.

Rouge's reference to 'independence' is only a policy from the first generation, and one of its scales is hidden in all parts of state management.

I don't know if I can call it proof of that, but I haven't even been a summoner to the brave once in the past.

It just seems like you've supported the brave guys before. I guess that's a different story.

It may also be that the neighbouring Union of Ato States, before becoming a Union, has taken part in wars and has tightly increased its territory in times of bloody warfare.

There is a relatively new map alongside the old one. Oh, you took quite a gut.

It is relatively new that the country has become a layered structure. In the last 200 years or so, naturally, there seems to have been a lot of dissatisfaction, but the emperor at the time said it was imperative for national defence, so it was cut off.

Although there is a class system, there are no significant adverse effects in the country either. Balance around here would have been a difficult adjustment inside.

The placement and rank of the city are easily visible by color.

... Is that it? What, this' undisclosed realm '?

Part of the map, on the northeast side, says' Unopened area ', which appears to have no information at all.

A: That's a forest with an elf inside it. There is a connection that keeps ordinary humans away, so the investigation has not progressed.

I see.

... By the way, in my previous experience, when it comes to the junction, it's a labyrinth (dungeon), but maybe inside an elf is a labyrinth (dungeon)?

A: It's not a labyrinth (dungeon), but it uses a similar presence.

What's that?

A: It's a world tree.

SEKAIJU!!!

Wait, calm down, Jin Tang Jen. Alta's world tree doesn't necessarily match my imaginary world tree. In the first place, it is no exaggeration to say that a world tree in a creation (fantasy) has only an interpretation of the number of stories (stories).

Depending on the interpretation, some things can be called world trees. I mean, it could be a joy.

So, slow down, because it's important, let's hear it.

Alta, are you calling that world tree a real tree?

A: Yes. It is a great tree that grows with roots on the ground. It absorbs resources, so if you were asked if it was the same as a common plant, you would say no.

Okay. That won't be an issue.

"It was actually metal," or "conceptual being and no entity," it doesn't seem to be the kind of funny world tree that got weird.

Rest assured first.

Well, then, shall we listen a little more closely and go?