264 Prelude to the Epilogue War

Two days after leaving the deserted island.

The Emerald Star returned to the port of Ganudos a little later than planned.

In addition to the ministerial corps of the Duke of Greenmoon family, the harbour also housed the crown princess's exclusive Kingsguard.

"Oh, you're finally here... I can smell civilization."

It was basically an extremely luxurious, luxurious onboard life on the Emerald Star, but it was deadly not to enjoy a bath meer.

That's why he was Meer, who sighs ho about the harbor.

Apparently, Meer wasn't the only one who appeased, and both His Royal Highness the Prince and his squire looked tired.

Exactly. They were a corresponding burden on those who were unfamiliar with living on deserted islands.

Only Emeralda had a shiny face......

"Dear Meer, I sincerely congratulate you on your safe return"

As soon as I got off the ship, Dion, Ludwig, who was able to follow Banos, walked over.

"Oh, I'm home now...... That was a tough one. Huh..."

As he bit the yawn to death, Meer glanced at Ludwig.

"The story is, I'll see you tomorrow, and I'll relax at Mr. Emeralda's tonight."

"Really...... Now, as an escort, I would like your permission to join Lord Dion and Lord Banos."

"Ha...?

For a moment, it was Meer who tilted her neck, but shortly afterwards, her nose senses a dangerous scent.

I was slightly nervous about Ludwig's words.

"... something alarming has happened, right? I get it. I'll ask Emeralda..."

By the way, Meer's request was accepted in two replies to Emeralda.

On the contrary, Ludwig and the other royal guards have allowed him to stay in the hall.

Ludwig guessed in an unprecedented cooperative manner.

"... Oh, Mia, are you finally caged up to Emeralda?"

and.

Thus, together, the place was transferred to a separate residence of the Duke of Greenmoon, located within the port of Ganudos.

By the way, the separate mansion was equipped with a small but bathing area for when I swimmed back in the sea.

So as soon as I arrived, Meer enjoyed the hot tub.

Then, dressed in a fluffy gown, Meer was diving straight into bed and patting her legs.

"Ugh, a fuzzy bed. It's a hiccup."

And so on, Ludwig and the others came back to visit where they were pushing their faces moffingly against the blanket in an upbeat mood.

"Well, the Ludwigs...... Hmm, you did care a little bit about what it felt like earlier. Fine, let me through."

So, it was Ludwig and Dion who came into the room.

Ludwig, in his bath, looked at Meer in relaxing mode and opened his eyes only slightly.

"This is... I'm so sorry for your tiredness"

"I don't mind. It's just a little early to go to bed."

On the contrary, now was the time finally plugged into the evening, but no one put a scratch in it. It was silent and only with Dion smiling with pleasure.

"Was I? As a matter of fact, I'd like to ask you a few questions about this Ganudos as soon as possible, and it depends on how you get there."

"Yeah, we need to talk a lot about this one. Let me start with your story…"

Thus, what was told from Ludwig's mouth was a story of an extremely euphemistic conspiracy, stranded in Ganudos.

- Behind that imperial revolution, you even had such a conspiracy...

I was shocked, but now I told Ludwig about what Meer saw on a deserted island.

Honestly, I don't know if that's real, and I don't really know what to do in the future, Meer.

This was definitely where I wanted to rely on Ludwig, who is in charge of thinking and reflection.

"... I would say that the tablet that Master Meer saw demonstrates the theory that our ancestors came across the Gallerian Sea..."

Ludwig sighed deeply after listening to Meer all the way through.

Then spread the map over the desk provided for the room.

"The temple where Mia was discovered is probably the island around here. Ahead, there is the theory that our ancestors crossed the sea from any place beyond the Gallerian Sea. The reason was unclear, but in view of the wording of that tablet, it was probably defeated by some sort of feud"

Those who suffered terrible damage and made many sacrifices crossed the sea in search of a place of peace. That's how it was that island that got there.

"Then, a leader who, exhausted, inspired those who were already on the verge of losing hope, let them cross from uninhabited islands to continents, that was His Majesty the First Emperor. And when the first land they reached..."

"Was it the port country of Ganudos...? I see."

He took over Ludwig's story and Dion opened his mouth.

"At that time, some conspiracy was taking shape in the head of His Majesty the First Emperor. Is that why you went on to the fertile Three-Month Zone, having made a covenant with the people of the land to secure a food supply route that could run out at any time?"

Ludwig nodded, then silenced only for a few moments.

"Or perhaps the first emperor left a trustworthy man in the land. The port state of Ganudos is a country where the fishermen living in the land were able to come together, but it is possible that it was the fringe of the first emperor who put them together. And likewise, I let the Duke of Yellowmoon, who was my trustworthy proximity, along with King Ganudos, create the system"

"The oldest and weakest duke. You're at the Duke of Yellow Moon's..."

Speaking of which, I think Meer.

Within me, I had little impression of the Duke of Yellowmoon.

The daughter was supposed to go to St. Noel's School, but despite that, I don't have a face impression enough to say that either...

It's as if you're hiding yourself from Meer. Or as if I'm standing around not to impress you......

"So, what do you want to do? Princess, this place is very clear and crisp for me..."

Meer, who was immersed in thought, listens to Dion, who seemed to miss hearing it at stake.

"If you do that, it's mayhem!

Even a starred duke. It is the corner of the four leading Dukes of the Empire. If you are assassinated, it is important.

But more than that, meer, there's a reason I don't want to.

Yes, Meer is confident!

If, hypothetically, a conspirator involved in such a grand conspiracy gets flown into the world of the past, just like Meer..., I definitely can't win it myself first.

That's why Meer wants to put things away, if possible, without letting them die.

"Besides, there will be famine next year...... At that time, we will need the help of all the nobles in the Empire. Losing the Duke of Yellowmoon here would create useless confusion for the nobility of his faction."

If all the nobles who join the Yellow Moon faction are black, it may be easy to understand, but if there are any decent nobles, eliminating them and creating confusion may mean that it is what Yellow Moon intends to do.

then......

- Ideally, in the Duke of Yellowmoon's house, only the chaotic serpent's associates should be restrained to let the blood relatives take over the aftermath. If only the Duke is involved in the conspiracy at the will of the first emperor, it would be very easy......

Meer sighed and shook her head.

"Enhanced surveillance of the Duke of Yellow Moon and its surroundings. And can we find out what layers of them are involved in the conspiracy?

Seeing Meer's face, Ludwig nods small.

"If I may speak to Her Royal Highness Princess Meer, I may take her place..."

It takes, and the fight begins.

It binds the Tiermoon Empire, a battle to break the covenant of the First Emperor.

No one knows where that ends up yet.

Part Two, The Girl Who Leads. Part Three, The New Covenant of the Moon and the Stars, Continues