521 Episode 504: Principality Meeting

"Thank you for coming. His Royal Highness Prince Arnold"

"Your Majesty is a good man."We must be struggling between the Empire and the Kingdom.I'll listen to your grievances. "

"That's what a king is."

After the festival.

I was meeting with Donato di Albatro, the prince.

Donato smiles bitterly and pours the wine into a glass of wine herself.

"However, in the end, I'm just indecisive..."

"To be honest, I came by boat nearby.Knowing that the kingdom's envoy had already entered the Duchy, the ship went to Rondine.I dared to appear in such a way as to show His Majesty the might of the Empire. "

"I see. That was very effective."I'm shaking. "

"I guess so. I can't honestly join the Kingdom because I can't trust the Kingdom these days, including the matter of the Holy Maiden.And I'm worried about the power of the kingdom. "

"Absolutely right. The Kingdom was once the most trusted ally.But it is the prince who controls the kingdom now.And the prince easily abandoned the saintly lady who had done his best for the country as a pawn.There is no guarantee that we will not. "

Leticia has survived and joined the Empire.

And Leticia openly talks about the reason.

That the Kingdom was proceeding with its own assassination plot.

Using it as an excuse to invade the Empire.

These are already known to other countries.

The Kingdom does not admit that Saint Leticia lied to deceive her.

Indeed, Leticia would be a traitor from the Kingdom's side.

But Leticia's dedication to the Kingdom is well known.Everyone thinks there's a good reason to betray him.

That's why Leticia's words are believed.

A miscalculation would be good for the prince.

"In addition to not being trustworthy, it does not have an overwhelming advantage.The rebellion of the Housemates is expected, but I wonder if it will be difficult to reach the Empire. "

"I don't think so." This morning, the envoy of the kingdom gave us information.I've checked it, but it's pretty believable. ”

Donato takes out a piece of paper.

When it was opened, events on the Empire's western border were written there.

"The Mage Regiment is annihilated...?"

"It seems that Prince Ansem has taken measures."The annihilation of the mages who were active in the war against the kingdom seems to be the dominant information in the kingdom. "

"It may indeed be so."But no matter where you go, you're part of the squad.It won't affect the situation. "

"However, the princely faction will gain momentum."Until now, the situation was delicate, so I was only blamed for my weak back without making a decision, but if this kind of information came in, I would be forced to make a decision. "

What do you think, Your Majesty?

"It depends on the seriousness of the Empire."Whether or not I could put my hips into it and compete with the Kingdom. That's what I want to know. "

"Let's be quite serious."Unofficially, there was even a plan to appoint a general to the Eastern Border Guard, Marshal Riesellotte. ”

"That's it..."

"In the end, the general has settled in Leo, but my father won't leave the kingdom alone."Leo will have a suitable army, and I wonder if you're thinking about putting the Kingsguard into service for a long time. "

Donato nods several times to my explanation.

I knew the Kingsguard's power again today.

When they come out, they are tough against the kingdom.

There was a limit to how much Prince Ansem could appear on the stage.

Well then... could it be that a brave man would be put into it?

"It depends on the reaction of the neighboring countries, especially the imperial powers.However, the Kingdom is suspected of having a relationship with the devil.If we become enemies of humanity, we will be the first to be committed. ”

"I see... I still can't see the future of the Kingdom."I can't trust you anyway. "

"That's wise. Just in case, if the Kingdom wins the war against the Empire, it won't end there."The Duke of Albatro is required from the south to attack and pressure the Empire.The Empire's counter-attack on the Principality will not help the Kingdom.Because if the Empire is weakened, we don't need the Principality. "

"Exactly... it'll just be used in a good way."The Empire won't be like that. Can I ask for assurances? "

“The Empire has great powers in the east and west.With the allies of the Clan in the north and the Duke of Albatro in the south, we can concentrate on the east and the west.I think the Empire and the Duchy of Albatro can be good partners. ”

"Very well, my stomach is set.Originally, it was more than the Empire, but now that we've heard from Prince Arnold, it's hardened.I will go to the Empire.But there's a problem. "

“I know. The fact is that the Duchy of Albatro is not a monolith.”

I don't think the prince will obey you just because he decides.

The Duke of Pastoré, in particular, would be aiming for the throne.

So far, I hadn't decided that I would be able to get pressure from the kingdom's messengers.

If he decides to join the Empire, Marcel, the kingdom's messenger, will move in favor of the Duke of Pastore.

With the Kingdom's support, the Duke will move.

As a kingdom, I think it would be better to use the princely faction to start a revolt than to be absorbed by the Empire.

If the chances of a rebellion are high, it's even more so.

"Many of them want to continue their honeymoon relationship with the Kingdom.I'm afraid to change, and I have no eyes to see what has changed. ”

"There's no way." The Kingdom and the Duke of Albatro have long been allies.That's where the new generation comes in.Young, powerful young people watch the current.You will think that you should become an Empire.Of course, one of the reasons is the rebellion against the old generation. "

A new generation... would you like Julio to be the helmsman?

"Yes, Your Majesty is at a disadvantage now."There is no chance of winning by stating your position here.So let Prince Giulio bring together the pro-imperialists.Many younger generations will agree. ”

"I wonder if Julio has that much power..."

"Don't worry, my brother was guaranteeing the vessel of Prince Julio."I want to believe that. "

After a bitter smile, Donato drains the wine.

And.

"Giulio admires Prince Leonardo.You will want to be like him. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear it. "

I'm sure you will, sir.

The policy was decided.

Donato is only on the side of making a decision.

It was Julio's job to speak up about the Empire.

Nowadays, those who are flowing into the loud pastore will flow if the young people come together.

Anyway, we have to cut the momentum in Pastore.

This is a proxy war between the Empire and the Kingdom.

Gather the pro-imperialists, or you will be swallowed up.

Finne brings the trump card.Let's try to hold out until then.