Volume 2 - CH 52

2.52.-Asure Courselete- side② Baltic-nii-sama

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After dinner, I decided to go to Baltic-nii-sama's room.

From that point on, I wondered what the word "liar" that Baltic-nii-sama meant, but I was too aware of it and couldn't understand what his purpose was .

There is no point in thinking about it, it is faster to ask directly.

Baltic-nii-sama seemed to be able to walk around, and as I approached his room, there weren't any people outside his room.

Finally, I reached the door, knocked and waited for a reply.

"Come~ in~."

I heard an aloof voice coming from behind the door, I can enter then.

I open the door and go inside.

The room is quite dark and the only light is from the sconces* on the desk. (*Dim lamp or table lamp)

There are fruits and tea on the desk, and there are only two chairs.

Baltic-nii-sama was sitting on one of the chairs.

"Your room is pretty dark, isn't it?"

"This is the best way to use my skills."

While saying that, he told me to sit on the other chair and proceeded by hand.

I sat in a chair to follow it and faced Baltic.

While sitting on a chair, Baltic-nii-sama spreads his arms and chants his skills.

"[Silence]"

Nothing in particular has changed significantly.

However, the skill used by Baltic-nii-sama is a skill often used for secret meetings.

The skill [Silence] can block all sounds.

No matter how loud you make a noise within the range of silence, the sound will not be heard by others. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

However, the sound from the outside can be heard firmly here.

However, the activation condition must be at night or in dim light.

It's a skill that can only be used in a dark environment.

"It is also really quiet ... You are very cautious like usual."

"Of course I am. Asure, what on earth are you planning?"

"... Firstly, I still don't understand what you mean that I'm a liar."

It seems that Baltic-nii-sama doesn't know what I'm trying to do yet.

However, if I keep the story as it is, he'll be angry at me.

I have to carefully tell the story here.

"What are you talking about? Everything you said in front of our father is a lie, right?"

"Why do you think so?"

Certainly most of what I said is a lie that I made.

How did he find out ...?

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"Asure. You were talking about the details of the battle, but I didn't hear any such information from the soldiers. It wouldn't be strange if they were also on the battlefield, but whatever kind of question I ask they always answer, "The Oni was strong", "If we were attacked by their country, we would be flattened in soil", "We attacked but they counter us with more stronger attack", etc. .. It ’s like they are hiding something. ”

Did he hear such a story by the time I came to this castle?

I think the amount of time to gather the information is too short ...

However, it is Baltic-nii-sama that we are talking about.

Normally he wouldn't ask anyone like this.

"That's right. Unless you're actually the commander, you won't know the details of the battle."

"I asked Targa, but the same answer is what I got. He was one of the vassals who commanded the troops right beside you. Isn't it a little strange?"

It seems that he also asked Targa.

That's why it is strange that Targa also doesn't know the details.

As expected, I was stuck with the following questions, and no words came out.

I'm busted, huh..

"…………I give up"

It's impossible to hide it any further.

In the end, the rat will come out somewhere again.

Then I have to bring Baltic-nii-sama to my side.

I know he wouldn't accept it easily, but ... If he listens to my reason, Baltic-nii-sama will understand.

"Hee-heem~. It's my win"

"When did you know?"

"Hmm, I believed that statement until Asure talked about the means of attack by the onis. In that situation, you shouldn't have talked in detail , what you need to tell them is you just fought in the war. I know that you have the biggest authority at that time, but at least you should have a quarrel with your vassals like Targa and Gilnia. "

"I'll be careful next time."

"In the first place, Asure looks too far into the future and neglects your status quo. If the foundation is fragile, it won't succeed, right?"

"... I'll remember it."

That's exactly what Baltic-nii-sama says.

I wasn't thinking about talking back and forth because I was just thinking about arguing.

If I think about it for a moment, I should understand ... I was thinking only about the final result, but I didn't even come up with the progress…..

Even if I challenged Raiki-no-Shunjo now, I would never have won.

"So? What are you planning?"

His neck is tilted a bit, but his eyes are very sharp.

His appearance is somewhat scary, and his words seem cold, but I can't be afraid here.

I need to tell Baltic-nii-sama what I'm trying to do now.

"Alright, I'll tell you, I'm planning to kick the king and brother off the throne."

“……! …… What happened while I was resting?”

Baltic-nii-sama was surprised and opened his eyes for a moment.

But it soon turned into a worried look.

I think that Baltic-nii-sama who usually isn't angry at anyone like he was just thrown by a boulder.

Normally, when you hear something like this, you'll make a fuss and I'll be caught right away.

I explained in detail to Baltic-nii-sama.

However, without telling about Raiki-sama, the owner of the castle at Zenki-village.

It seems that Baltic-nii-sama did not know about the slave trader.

I also told him that the 4,000 soldiers were alive.

This is our strategy.

Things went according to the expectations of the slave traders who were hunting slaves, who leading this war, but just before the war I told the king that he was being deceived by the slave traders and push the duty to me. When he heard the fact that the enemies were also putting the fight to their advantage, he put his hand on his head and shut up to think about something.

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"Is that all? By the way, what kind of place is the castle that Asure went to attack?"

"Huh, you don't know?"

"I rest all the time ... I was surprised when I heard that Asure went to war, but my vassals, including me, didn't know where you went ... I'm planning to talk to our father and brother. But I didn't want to, so I kept my distance. "

"Huh?"

"Hmm?"

Why didn't he know about that?

Anyone who has moved 7,000 soldiers should know their destination.

The king told me that my destination was Zenki-village.

There were both Targa and Gilnia at that time, so the both of them know.

I still know that the soldiers and the civilians don't know ... No, it's strange that they don't know, but isn't it strange that the vassals, including the royal family, Baltic-nii-sama, also don't know?

"How don't you know?"

"No, that's why I- ......... That's right. Why don't I know?"

"Well, I'm sure that you know the rumors, right?"

"Yeah. They are the ones who are trying to invade the Kingdom of Garrot, right? But he didn't mention where it was ... why? No one was trying to find out? No, that's not true. ...... The thing is ... Did anyone know how strong the enemy is, no matter when I think about it, I still don't know? "

"But our father directly told me to attack the Zenki-village."

"Zenki-village !?"

Suddenly Baltic-nii-sama stood up.

He is showing the most surprised expression today.

"Well, Zenki-village ... isn't it the place where Raiki-sama known as the Shunjo is?"

"!? Why do you know that !?"

"Did you remember what I said in the past? I said Ihad a little connection. Remember? When I was little, I jumped out of the castle and got lost."

"Yes……"

I don't know.

I don't remember Baltic-nii-sama being such a naughty kid.

According to the story, when Baltic-nii-sama was small, he was bored with life in the castle because he couldn't go out no matter what.

It seems that he couldn't stand such a life and jumped out of the castle without thinking.

And when he got lost and was at a loss, he saw the light.

That place is the castle town of Zenki-village, and it seems that he entered the castle as if he was welcomed.

They think he is just a children, so they let him in.

When they heard a human child got lost in the village, the rumor was overwhelmed at the castle, and even the owner of the castle, Raiki-sama, took care of it.

"He was in a hurry to know that I was a royal family member ~"

"That's ... let's get back to the story."

"Oh, that's right."

We decided to force the story back.

To summarize the story, the rumors were flowing well, but none of the rumored forces came out.

The fact that it didn't come out even after investigating means that this is really just a rumor.

However, our father had designated that power.

"And the slave trader who went as a messenger knew that ..."

"Baltic-nii-sama. But even without ... Slave traders and fathers ..."

"I think he is already planned it."

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With that in mind, the fact that our father used the slave trader as a messenger, and that he accepted it even if he reported that he was deceived by the slave trader, all of them fit together.

Perhaps the purpose is to secure a labor force in the mine.

The Kingdom of Garrot is famous for iron and copper that can be mined in mines.

So various blacksmiths have their bases here to work.

However, it is meaningless if such ore cannot be mined.

However, the labor force is decreasing.

He have introduced slaves, but I hear that there are many deaths due to the harsh working environment.

I think it's shallow to think that you should just add slaves without trying to improve it ...

"Baltic-nii-sama. This rebellion. Can you help me?"

"Ok"

"It's fine if you don't- …"

I was surprised at how light his response was than I had imagined.

I want him to take it a little heavier.

Baltic-nii-sama always talks like this.

"You see ... Asure may not know, but the rebellion already exists you know? I'll help if the rebellion is a little earlier and the damage can be reduced."

"Then ..."

"Well, if you're such a sloppy king, no one will follow you. However, I and the rebels are so fond of you that even though we already planned this, they think that our existence is in the way and it's hard to take action. . Our plan is we are trying our best to make Asure sit on the throne. "

If so, does it mean that there are people who agree with my strategy this time?

It's a force I never thought of.

However, at this rate, it seems that I will be on the throne, leaving Baltic-nii-sama behind ...

"Baltic-nii-sama is who should sit on the throne ──"

"I'm not interested. Not gonna lie, but a sickly king isn't good. Asure is more suitable to sit there."

He interrupted my words and taught me his thoughts.

I think it's okay if it's Baltic-nii-sama, but if that's the case, let's say I'm on the throne here.

I already decided and stood up.

"Okay, so can Baltic-nii-sama help with the work that I entrusted to Targa?"

"Yeah, okay. I'll look for evidence of the collusion between the slave trader and our father later. There are other things I'm curious about, and I'll look into other things. Leave it to me"

"Thank you very much. So this is it for today."

"Alright"

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Baltic-nii-sama turned off the sconces.

This is a signal that the secret meeting is over. And then, I left Baltic-nii-sama's room and returned to my room.

Since it's Baltic-nii-sama, he will bring me various information without getting caught.

He would persuade and pull in the rebels.

It may not be the same as persuasion.

This strategy ... is definitely approaching success.

With that in mind, Asure Courselete finished his duty today.