184 170. Problems within the Empire

Chanel! I'll definitely give it back to the original world!

"I wonder what that was about..."

This is inside the Imperial Castle of the Regalia Empire. I am falling asleep in the bed in the room reserved for me, now I have nothing to do but fall asleep.

Two months have passed since the war against the kingdom of Nanol. Mr. Gargante helped us to escape with our lives.

The Ikaido, who wandered the border between life and death with considerable serious injuries, was able to help with my recovery magic, too. I don't think I would have regenerated my arms or legs without the 'cure'.

I don't think the Regalia fled as far as the Imperial Capital as 3,000. Nanol army approaching from behind. We were only able to escape to our allied opponents, who emerged from various places, left and right.

When he saw us return unnecessarily, His Majesty the Emperor was angry, but now that it was not the case, the Prime Minister took it from him, and he was immediately sent back to the front line.

However, the Allied offensive was remarkable, with one-third of the Legalian Empire occupied. At that point, we managed to contain the invasion, but if we fought any further, instead of the rest of the territory, the Regalia Empire itself would be in danger, the Chancellor says.

His Majesty the Emperor had blued his face past red in anger, but decided to cease fire. The war between the Regalia Empire and the Kingdom of Nanol had become a coalition of the Regalia Empire against the Five Nations, but the war ended with the defeat of the Regalia Empire.

The war is over, but now it's compensation for the losing country. Looks like representatives from all over the country came to the Imperial City to discuss it.

As a result, compensation was awarded to the kingdoms of Sealia, Forestfaria and Runwalker, and the occupied land was ceded to the kingdoms of Warvest, Arcadia and Nanol.

This causes the power of the Regalia Empire to fall considerably less than it did before the war.

He took responsibility for the defeat of the war against the kingdom of Nanol and was executed General Gregorius and his men. We were trembling, maybe, but if we didn't want any more loss of power, there was no blame on us brave men.

Two months after those very dark days, I still can't forget that word.

The silver-haired boy I met in the kingdom of Nanol. That guy should have met him for the first time then. But that boy had an atmosphere that seemed to know me.

To be honest, I wasn't interested in men other than my falcon cousin. Besides, the thoughts in me weren't blown out. It was just deep down in my heart that there was a war.

Though. I really get that boy in my head. I wonder why...... Last words. That word is so heartfelt. A voice that should be someone else in red, but worries about me.

"Ha, I don't know what that means"

With that in mind, the door is knocked. I got up in bed and when I opened the door

"... Asari"

Asari stood in the hallway. What's wrong with it?

"Canamine. His Majesty the Emperor is calling everyone."

His Majesty the Emperor took us all? There hasn't been much to be called since that war other than war reports. What is it?

"Okay. Then let's go."

"Yeah."

Me and Mari walk side by side. But I don't speak a word. It's not like we're not getting along. After all that experience, both Mari and I are exhausted.

With all this said, the soldiers will be pissed off. But we originally came from a world without war. That experience scratched us invisible more than we thought.

That's how I came between silent glances. When I went inside, prompted by soldiers, all but us brave men were there.

And each prince and princess. There was also Prince Clift and Lucy, who were not supposed to be there. Unusual, but Lucy's expression is somewhere dark... is it because of you?

We also kneel behind the brave. Make sure they're all here, and let His Majesty the Emperor go inside. And...

"Raise your face."

To that word we raise our faces. His Majesty the Emperor sits on the throne, but not as hectic as he used to be.

"You're here, brave men. I called your lords because the apostles came from Nanol about the war that preceded them."

A messenger from the kingdom of Nanol. Is something wrong?

"First, the rest of the brave men who had been captured by Nanol, Zimmadalame, Tadashi Sato, Susumtanaka and Kaishimi, were sent to the mine as criminal slaves. Only Kai Shimizu turned into a whorehouse."

We were stunned by the words. I'm glad they weren't killed, but I can't believe the mines... Shimizu, you're in a whorehouse. If we were caught too, we'd be in a whorehouse...... I can't stop shivering when I think about it that way.

"Then, abominably, they make all the land they have ceded from the Empire the kingdom of Nanol. Other Arcadia, Warvest, seems to have declined. Send Alexia Nanol, the first princess of the kingdom of Nanol, as deputy."

"Then how is it possible to take back the land?

A general speaks in the words of His Majesty the Emperor. But in those words His Majesty the Emperor shook his head beside him.

"That would be difficult. Now we are still on the border of the land where the army of Nanol has now become king's territory of the Legalian Empire and Nanol. Besides, the border between Warvest and Arcadia is also within its kingdom. If we attack, those two countries will come forward with reinforcements immediately. Then you'll be sorry about the transfer."

To the words of His Majesty the Emperor, the General shuts up.

And the problem is that his deputy, Princess Alexia, is engaged.

...? What's the problem with Princess Alexia being engaged? I don't know. He said he was listening.

"The fiancée was also in Gargante's information, a boy called Thunder Emperor. Really abominable; crowning the same emperor as me, etc."

"Probably, but the rejection of this concession was also being discussed among the three countries. to give the land to its fiancée."

"I guess. The boy seems to be engaged to the first princess of Warvest and the first princess of Arcadia."

... Sounds like some kind of novel. There was something similar about the novel your cousin had. But I found out by the word boy and thunder. That's the boy I met back then.

That awesome magic and overwhelming intimidation. I couldn't stop trembling just standing in front. Asking Asari, who is good at magic, doesn't make sense.

"It's a really abominable story, but it's a man enough for Gargante to be afraid. It would be better not to be hostile in the present national power. I'd like to take it in if I could."

"I guess three countries won't shut up. I originally heard of Runwalker Borderline Uncle's son."

"Again, to avoid hostility"

"I don't have a choice."

Tales of His Majesty the Emperor and the Chancellor go on without our knowledge. And...

"2nd Empress, Dear Luciana Regalia, Previous"

"... Ha"

In the voice of the Chancellor, Lucy comes out to His Majesty the Emperor. And kneel before His Majesty the Emperor.

"It's Luciana. Let the Lord daughter-in-law Ravelt Runwalker of the kingdom of Nanol. This is for the country."

"... accepted"

"Become!"

We are astonished by His Majesty the Emperor's so many words. And, of course, the most amazing of us are the craftsmen. No wonder Lucy and I were engaged.

"The Nanol side won't want to do things now either. I'm not supposed to say no to this. Send a messenger to Nanol. Luciana should be ready to leave at any time."

"Yes, sir."

And His Majesty the Emperor has left. All I could do was look at you, craftsman, holding my hand so much that I bled.

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"Shit, that old man. Cowardly."

"I have no choice. That's a pretty bad opponent. Besides, Nanol has a sword saint."

"As much as you say. Let's be vigilant. So, what about your brother's assassination?

"I'm ready. Anytime."

"All right. Totally, I wish he'd died in the war, too. He said to put a lot of effort into it. Just use Takumi Kaido, who was Luciana's fiancée. He would have a grudge against the royal family for destroying his engagement and using Luciana for politics. Impersonate him..."