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"Mr. Ars, may I have a moment?

"What's the matter, Leon? Something wrong?

"Yes, apparently the church carried the story well. The Alliance of the Three Nobles has been able to meet and talk to each other safely."

I see. Let's take a step forward. Hooray for the Fontana family to make a good connection with the three nobles and suppress the Menmen's movement. "

"Yes, I am still in a situation that does not allow prediction, but the meeting has stopped the Menmen. I still need to be vigilant, but I think I'll catch my breath."

I see. There were a few skirmishes when I came to this position. If it calms me down, I'll be saved. "

"It's also thanks to the work of Ars. Carlos will win the prize."

"That's very helpful. I'm still struggling with the lack of money."

"I'm asking you to give Carlos a solid reward. So, there's one thing I wanted to ask Mr. Ars, may I ask him?

"Hmm? What is it, Leon? What do you want me to ask you?

"Yes, about Ars' balloon or a vehicle called an airship. I remember playing a very big role in this fight. It's about that airship....."

"I'll tell you what, it was made with something precious. Even Master Carlos, it's hard to pout. I might sell it if you buy it, but I can't be held responsible if there's an accident."

"No, I'd rather hear about performance than about the airship itself. It can fly in the sky with people on board, right? Would it be possible to transport the King and his close associates safely to King's Landing?

"Huh? Can you give me a ride? I'm sure you don't want to do that."

Can't I?... by the way, for what reason?

"One is about safety. That is not perfect, as I made it for hobbies. It's a dangerous thing that could kill you if something happens. I'm developing a safe escape device, but at least it's not like I can ride a great guy."

"Is it safe?... but in the sense that anyone can travel without interruption, the airship is worth a lot."

"No, even if we solve the safety issue, we still have an important problem, Leon. Airships are vulnerable to weather changes. I can't fly properly when it rains or when there is a strong wind."

"Isn't that just a temporary landing?

"What are you talking about, Leon? It might be fine if it's in Fontana territory. But even if we land temporarily in other aristocratic territories, we don't know what to expect. In other words, the airship was active in this battle. If it's the territory of someone with that information, it's no wonder they killed and took it the moment they landed."

"I see. You can't transport the King if there's certainly an uncertainty about the weather and you can't keep him safe in times of need."

"Or are we supposed to transfer the King, Leon?

"No, not yet. But the royal people are supposed to participate in the meeting of the Trinity Alliance to wrap up the story. It is possible to decide which aristocracy to make a new hegemonic aristocracy without a king. However, if the discussion is formalized, the King himself must still be present. In other words, we need to get the King to the King's Landing at the end of the story."

"... I don't know, but why don't you come pick me up from a new hegemonic aristocracy?

"Probably will. However, it may take some time to prepare, as you will need to officially welcome the king. If we want to solve this case quickly, it would be best if we could send the king safely and quickly to King's Landing."

"But, as I said earlier, we don't use airships. Then we have to go overland, but the Menmen are too far in the way to send the king from Fontana. I knew you couldn't do it.

"No, not really. If land and air are useless, there is only one left. I can think of a way to get to the waterway, Ars."

"Waterways?"

"Yes, did you forget? The Arbarest realm west of Fontana is filled with rivers from several aristocratic realms. You can go back to the waterway and travel to King's Landing."

"I see. Were you sure you'd be out of House Menmen's reach from the west? Maybe you're more certain. But is there a group of highly skilled ships in the Fontana family? You need an escort to protect the King, even if you go in the waterway.

"Yes, there is actually a new member of the Fontana family. They have ship technology."

"Wow, did such a skilled man swear allegiance to Fontana? Who is it?"

"You know Ars, too. Laguna de Arbarest, the owner of the Arbarest family, led the Arbarest family down to Fontana."

Leon said something shocking.

House Arbarest swears allegiance to Fontana.

It means that the aristocracy that has ruled the territory for many years will descend into the gates of another aristocracy.

Ragna, the new owner of the Arbarest family, apparently made a very thoughtful decision.

But maybe there's nothing I can do.

Whatever I say myself, Arbarest lost too much.

I was no longer able to secure enough knights to express my superior magic as a nobleman, and I was thrown into debt.

I guess I was asking for more than I expected.

It is obvious that if left unchecked, there will be limits to the operation of the territory.

That's why I had to set Fontana up at the moment she was fighting the Menmen.

But I no longer have the strength to do so.

If so, there would have been only a limited number of options left.

Will you regain your territory and regain your independence with some support from other noble families?

Or go down to Fontana's gate.

You can't choose either as long as it's normal.

After all, we've been fighting over territory next to each other.

But Ragna decided to go to Fontana.

Perhaps he is aiming for an opportunity to regain his strength and exert his superior magic.

However, at present, the Fontana family cannot afford to join the Arbarest family.

As Leon says, neither land nor air can be used as the King's route.

If so, we have to go on the water.

To do this, we need the power of the Arbarest family, albeit decaying.

In this way, the Arbarest family became part of the Fontana family at an excellent time.