557 Episode 540: Marianne Leaves

Around the time Al was in Mizuho as a silver.

Mia was in the clan as an emperor's envoy.

I see... Your Majesty really wants to fight with the Kingdom.

Yes, sir.

Mia tells Marianne what the Emperor told her, and Marianne's expression is revealed.

Mia's visit was quite secret.

Only some people in the clan nation know about it.

In that way, the news had flown to the clan country in advance.

At that point, Marianne would have been prepared.

I wasn't surprised when I heard Mia's story.

"... if the Emperor doesn't want to get involved, he says he doesn't need to get involved."

"It's not just an order, is it?" But it's not an order... it's an offer from my father-in-law. I can't refuse. ”

"Are you imposing...?"

Mia cares about Marianne.

One year after the clan became one under King Traugot.

That meant that only a year had passed since the invasion of the Empire.

It was unavoidable.

If we leave it like that, more people will die. I took the future of my country over my family.

But whatever that idea might be, Marianne brought in the Empire herself as a matter of fact.

There are many people who call themselves traitors.

Under King Traugot, injustice was more and more corrected, and even if the clan began to enrich, the voice would not disappear.

Marianne knows exactly what it means to be involved in an invasion.

If the Allies move at Marianne's request, the people of the invading Kingdom will hear their resentment.

"It's impossible... I'm certainly impossible"

"Well then..."

"But I am the queen." I've learned lately that it's your role to push yourself and be patient. ”

"It's the opposite of my Queen Statue..."

"No matter what words are thrown, you must wave to the people with a smile. No matter how depressed you are, those around you must be encouraged. The clan country is different from other countries. The power of the king is still weak, and difficulties arise one after another. I am the queen, and I must be a symbol of those who face difficulties.”

Marianne smiles bitterly after saying that.

Even though I think so, I still can't do it well.

The Queen needs to play the ideal statue of the Queen.

And the more ideal the king, the higher the hurdle.

Mia-san, has the clan changed?

"I see... I wonder if something has changed."

I've only seen a little, but the city was lively.

Only the nobles used to smile.

The aristocrats looked more like nobles than they did.

The kingdom belongs to the king and to some of the nobles, and the rest is only in his spillage.

The people were afflicted with poverty, and the children were constantly crying with hunger.

And the beggar was everlasting, and many ran to sin to live.

The city was full of orphans and far from vibrant. Every city.

But now it's lively.

Merchants from other countries are on their way, and everyone is moving forward with vitality.

Many shops have been built, and you can hear pleasant voices.

Before Traugot became king.

The people of the clan were desperate for royalty and nobility.

He exploited them for his own gain, and he gave them nothing.

But not now.

There are voices of praise for King Traugot everywhere.

It's not just the words on the top.

There was an overflow of voices from my heart.

"The clan country is changing. Until now, it's been abnormal, and maybe this is a normal state... but it's getting better. However, it was not accomplished on its own. With the great support of the Empire, the clan nation is rapidly getting better.”

"You think it's in return for that support...?"

Then you'd better stop.

Mia thought so.

The support of the Empire is certainly appreciated.

But it was strange that Marianne shouldered the burden.

But.

“I've never considered myself that big. The Empire's favor will be repaid little by little by the clan. But I can't return it yet. So, there are people who work hard to be able to be like that. It's right around the corner from me. I'll do what I can for that person.”

"Marianne-sama..."

"I am the wife of King Traugot. From now on, in the history of the clan nation, she will be said to be the highest king in the history of the clan nation. As the queen standing beside her, I want to be myself without embarrassment. I don't care if you call me the wicked girl who set the Allied Kingdom on fire. Considering the clan and my husband, this request for help should be taken care of. Please tell His Majesty the Emperor. Marianne wins the fight for the Allied Kingdom."

For Mia, Marianne's image was of a princess.

But I had to realize that it was an old thing.

Even though the figure was the same, Marianne was a different person than she was when she was a princess.

"... you've changed, Marianne-sama."

"Marriage changes people."

Mia couldn't help but feel a piercing smile on Marianne's face.

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In a few days.

Marianne was in a clan port.

"You shouldn't push yourself too hard." Watch out for seasickness and rest when you're tired. I can't help it even if I'm in such a hurry.

Yes, don't worry.

My husband, Traugot, also came to the port to see Marianne off.

When Traugot learned all about it, the ship was arranged and unstoppable.

The anger at that time was so great that I accidentally sent a letter of protest to my father, Johannes.

I didn't want my wife to take heavy responsibility, not to be mad at me for what I did.

"I'm worried... I'll just tell you what you need to do properly." If you don't have enough strength, you'll have to step out. "

"I can't do that." Besides, it would be difficult for you to replace the Dragon Knight, right? "

“It's not like that! I have defeated the Dragon Knight myself! If you need it, you can take the lead and crush the Kingdom army! This is how it is!”

As he waved his sword, Traugot spoke seriously.

However, Traugot knew what was inside him.

The Empire wants the Allies because they can't rely on the strength of the Clan.

The Imperial army will not be able to reinforce itself with half as many armies as the Imperial army will be able to prepare on a large scale.

"I don't doubt your martial arts." It will be the next time to show off its martial arts. The Emperor wants the Dragon Knights. ”

"That's right..."

Seeing Marianne laughing and giggling, Traugot fell into a depression.

I knew I couldn't stop what I said anymore.

"Well then, I'll go." I need you to prepare the supply for the Allied forces. ”

“I understand. By the way, how much strength do you intend to draw?"

Of course... I'm going to draw out the Dragon King and all the Dragon Knights.

"That's... quite a number, isn't it?"

Thinking impossible, Traugot laughed vaguely.

Marianne boarded the boat waving her hand at such a traugot.

Thus Marianne set out as an envoy to the United Kingdom.