524 Episode 507: The Honest One

Whether they can be trusted.

It is difficult to try it.

No matter how trustworthy you may think you are, it is human beings who betray you for a variety of reasons.

That's why I might be able to trust you.

You'll have to try it.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as certainty.

“How on earth are you going to test your credibility?”

After some tricks, we came to an inn in the capital.

That's our queue.

"I've sent someone to both of them because of the call from you."I've been told to come on time.It's a pretty close time. "

“You're going to decide if you can come?”

"That's right. Once you're back, you'll be summoned again."Moreover, the place is different from before.If it was a light-hearted opponent, it would be better to delay a little.In addition to that, I have prepared a jammer for you.One indicator would be to be able to come. "

As I said it, I took a deep breath.

The jamming I prepared for both of them was special.

If we make it through there, we'll be in front of us.

“But do you know how much you can trust me?”

“It's just an indicator, but everyday behavior shapes people.Don't you think it's better to be honest if you leave something to it? "

It's true, isn't it?

Even though Julio said so, he was somewhat unconvinced.

I guess so.

I'm worried about the rest of you.

Thinking of it, a horse arrived at the inn.

Then, in a panic, Oskar came into our room.

"When I heard you were calling, Oskar came in...!"

Haha, I'm exhaling roughly.

If you look at the time, you are almost in time.

It was quite an impossible request, but I ran my horse in time.

"Oskar, thank you for coming." Come on, sit down. "

"Thank you, son."

Oskar drains the water and asks for a replacement.

It is sweaty and I have wiped my sweat off many times.

That's what I'm in a hurry to say.

"I was summoned suddenly to see your readiness."Ambassador Marcel will support the Duke of Pastoré and give power to the Princely faction.There was no time to give. Prince Julio needs a guardian to confront him.There is no one better than your father. [M]Please persuade your father.The Empire will guarantee the reward afterwards. "

"My father is more of a human than a kingdom... whether he can convince..."

"There shouldn't be much flavor for the Duke of Pastoré right now."I'll tell you what, and you'll be on my side. [M]Then we can fight them off. You are the only one who can do it, and you are the only one who can do it.Please take on this role. "

Me and Julio stand up and bow to Oskar.

Oskar falls to his knees in a hurry.

"Oh, please don't...!" It's not like the prince and the prince are bowing their heads.We serve our lords, we serve the royal family.Be sure to convince my father and let the two of you win. "

"Thank you, but this is a battle to protect the people of the Duchy."Can you fight not only for the royal family, but also for the people? "

Absolutely!

A cheerful reply.

When I heard that reply, I nodded several times.

And after a smooth conversation, Oskar left the inn to convince his father in the realm.

"Apparently... it seems that Oskar didn't meet his Highness..."

"He's a pleasant young man. I admit it.If it weren't for politics, it would be trustworthy.But it's not smart enough to trust in politics, and it's not honest enough. "

Why is wisdom not honesty enough anyway?

From Julio's point of view, it doesn't make sense.

There's only one jamming I've prepared.

Oskar broke through.

"I'll explain when Raul comes."

Even if Giulio's attitude changes, I don't know.

After a while, Raul came.

The scheduled time has already passed.

"Oh, I'm sorry I'm late..."

I assume you contacted me as soon as possible?

”Forgive me, please...... the road was crowded......”

Raul answers me freaking out.

Giulio gave a sad expression.

I'm repeating what I was.

What if, when you came to the battlefield late... you explained that the road was crowded?

"W-Well, that's..."

Your Highness, Raul is...

Julio tries to protect Raul, but I can't help it.

It's important from now on.

"I was called today because I wanted to take care of something serious.But I can't trust anyone who delays their appointment.Don't you think so? "

"Yes... Your Highness is right..."

"If the road was crowded, you can turn away from the people."Can't you do that much? "

"...... I'm sorry I couldn't think of anything......"

"Hmmm... Raul di Pinto. So, can we turn away from the people in the same situation?"

"W-Well, that's..."

Raul thought for a moment and lowered his head as if he had given up.

And.

"I can't lie to you... I think I'll be late again if it's the same thing... I'm sorry I'm useless... Ju, I'll leave the important task to Oskar..."

When I heard Raul's answer, I nodded.

Just take a letter out of your pocket.

"Unfortunately, Oskar fell off.I'll leave you to your mission.The Imperial Southern Border Guard has my uncle, the Imperial Brother.I want you to deliver this letter to him.My uncle will give you instructions afterwards. "

"Huh...? Um..."

I press the letter against Raul, who is confused.

Then he called out to Lars, who was holding back.

Captain Lars, is this all right?

"I don't think it's a problem."Lord Raul is sincere. "

"Um, Your Highness... can you explain?Why is Oskar bad and Raul good? ”

"There's only one jamming I've prepared."Make the woman you hired fall on the roadside.That's it. Of course, the road gets blocked by the commotion.Oskar rode his horse and broke through the commotion. "

"Lord Raul brought the woman to the resting place before he came here."

To complement Lars, Julio turned his attention to Raul.

"Why didn't you tell me that honestly?"

"Oh, I... I think the woman might be punished for touching your anger... ah, forgive me for deceiving you!"

“No, it was part of the trial.We were the ones who deceived you. "

That said, Julio repeatedly lowered his head, calmed Raul down and sat him down in his chair.

I'll explain that to Julio and Raul.

"What I tried this time was honesty and wisdom.Raul has shown us that we can act with integrity.Whether or not you can act wisely is whether or not you realize that you are being tested.I asked Oscar if he could fight for his people.And when he had left the fallen people alone, Oscar said, without hesitation, that he could fight for the people.If you're smart, the answer will be different.Because you realize that you've been tried. "

I'm not being honest, I'm not being clever.

Half-hearted Oskar is not enough to be trusted.

In that regard, Raul remained sincere.

"If the letter does not reach under my uncle, we will lose our countermeasure.It means leaving your fate to chance.I did something a little tricky for that reason. I apologize for the rudeness. "

"No, no... I can understand..."

"Does that mean your Highness doesn't expect anything from Oskar?"

“If we succeed, that's all. But I'm not willing to bet on it.You must have realized the people were falling.I ignored it. Because we called you.That's good. Then I have to judge that I can fight for my people without hesitation... that I'm a man without a heart. "

I don't like Julio anyway.

I noticed that it had been tried, and even if I dared to answer like that, I wouldn't be smart.

It is easier to be used than such half-hearted people.

“Can you leave right away?The opponent is shorter than I thought.My guards are useless.In the unlikely event, we need to get Prince Julio out of the city. "

"... I'll take care of it."

I'll give Raul a ring like that.

It's a ring with Ardler's emblem engraved on it.

It belongs to the Emperor, and he lent it to me as an emissary.

“If I show you this, you'll believe me.But with this, there's no excuse. If we get caught, we're done. "

"...... I will remember your liver"

Having said that, Raul stepped back in a nervous manner.

I hit my hand with this.

"Captain Lars, check your escape routes."

"Okay, but do you want to resort to force so soon?"

"If I were you, I'd crush you while I had the advantage."That's the first strength. "