545 Chapter 528: Stages of Negotiation

Marcel entered a fort that blocked the main streets of the capital.

If there is to be an army in the city, it is necessary to go beyond the fort that blocks the street.

The border troops were facing the fort, and Julio and I were entering the port town to the west of the capital.

"Is the negotiation a parallel?"

When I heard the report, I murmured that it was as expected.

We set up the negotiations.

We have kept our ally, the Duke of Pastoré, in custody, thereby prompting him to surrender.

However, they refused to do so.

The Allies had already claimed that they were moving to Barnabas, the son of the Duke of Pastoré.

The city is still in enemy hands, and if you take down the fort, you will be forced to bleed.

Eva, who has commanded Julio and the border forces, was unanimous in avoiding any further fighting.

That's why I want to give you a piece in the negotiations.

I thought so, but the other person also knew that.

There is no easy way to surrender.

"It's ridiculous to know the identity of all the nobles, including the Duke, and the comfort of their possessions."

"It's always a way to negotiate the first impossible."The opponent is exploring how much concessions we can make.If you put out the conditions poorly, the opponent will go according to their expectations. "

So the negotiations ended on a parallel line.

What was particularly good was that he didn't mention the prince at all.

There was no talk of a hostage exchange.

I don't think he'd like to use the king as a hostage.

Of course, if we use it, we will begin to disintegrate our forces.Rather than that, I thought it would be better to look for compromises to the extent that they would make you lewd.

"He's a man of the law."

“Who are you talking about?”

"Marcel. There's no reason for him to stay in this country now that he's out of the game.If I were you, I'd destroy the ship and escape.If the main ship breaks down, we can halve the number of attacks from the sea. "

"What a terrible thing to do..."

"When the Princelys lose, the Kingdom will have no choice but to do so."Originally, the Duchy Navy thought it was likely they would be defeated if they helped the Empire, so they started a civil unrest in this country.We can't allow ourselves to be on the enemy's side. "

I can't afford to think about the relationship after that.

If we do not win the war against the Empire, the Kingdom will not follow.

A year ago, Leo defeated the Royal Army.

If we lose again, the country will be shaken.

If we lose Leticia, who served as a stronghold, and if we lose more troops, the Kingdom will not be able to sustain itself.

It will always be under pressure from the Empire and clogged up.

I finally regained the power I had when I was called Continental Three Strengths, but it was unacceptable.

Conversely, if you win a war with the Empire, it will be easy to restore diplomatic ties with Albatross and Rondine.

Because small countries sow stronger.

Even if you think you can't forgive it emotionally, if there is a clear difference in power, you can only discolor your complexion.

And this characteristic also leads to the unbeatable reason of the Empire.

The Empire's strategy is to create allies to the north and south and prepare for the great powers to the east and west.

This is what the Empire can do because it is powerful.

If we lose a war with the Kingdom, this strategy may collapse.

Both are unbeatable.

War between great powers is like that.

No matter what the kingdom does, it comes to victory.We cut Leticia out of her setup.

I can't back off anymore.

And this is the same thing.

"Marcel is still in the fort.Probably for the duke's nobility.I'm doing the tidying up for them.If it weren't for me, we'd be on the brink of a power struggle.I protect those who follow me according to the law. "

"You're a waste of time for the dukes."

"That's right... I bet his defeat didn't come near you."I've decided I can't bring you into the princely sect.Without that judgment, I wouldn't have gotten my hands on it. "

"No matter what kind of persuasion I have, I will not go to the Kingdom."I owe the Empire. ”

“Well, the connections of the past saved me.”

Laughing, I ended this story. [M]

Giulio grew far enough.

I don't think it's necessary to point out the personality part here.

Perhaps if Marcel had approached Giulio, Giulio would have been inspired by Marcel.

As influenced by Leo, young Giulio is susceptible to being influenced by others.

It's just that not everyone is affected.

I have an admiration for heroes, so I'm influenced by them.

And Marcel also had that part with him.

"Reporting! Your ship is secured!"

"All right."

Reply and I will lower the message that came to my report.

I came all the way to the port because the sea route is the best way to get into the capital.

There is no problem.

"How will the Navy move in this situation......"

"The Admiral is the Duke."Basically, it would be on the enemy's side.However, the situation seemed inferior.Not many people would want to defect.However, it cannot be translated into action. "

"Because I have a father in the castle..."

"It's Barnabas in the capital.If I have to, I will not hesitate to take the king hostage.If you get close to the bad side and stimulate it, you will be cut off from the sea. "

I have to rescue my father somehow.

"To do that, we need to get into the city."We may send in a few, but it is difficult for a few to get the king out of the castle.I need to cut something. "

If we prolong the negotiations like this, Marcel's pot will be put together to the advantage of his nobles.

There is no need to take the lives of the nobles.Cut down the Duke and Barnabas, the masterminds.

But we need to reward the aristocrats on our side.

The reward must come from the aristocrats who participated in the rebellion.

When everything is put together in a negotiation, it becomes tough.

That's why both me and Julio are looking for a settlement other than negotiation.

Well, in my case, I have a desire to cut Marcel off.

But it's not going so well.

What do you think?

"Quick, report! Rebellion has broken out in the capital!"The castle has been captured! "

The Navy is moving!?

No, no! An envoy from Rondine rescued His Majesty and wrapped herself in the castle!

"Prepare the ship." We need to get to the capital as soon as possible. "

"Huh!? Your Highness!? You're headed to a place where you don't know the details!?"

"If you saved the king, you're on our side."And the castle won't be around for long.You need help, right? "

"But we need to gather some more information..."

"I don't need it. Let's name it Rondine's envoy."Finne von Kleinert, my right hand. "