Fanrine
What else would we be?
Regis tilted his head while Carol smiled wryly.
The three of them sat around a corner of the table, the nostalgic sll of coffee made Regis close his eyes.
Fu
Mr Regis, do you know about this?
Carol took out so books from the bag she brought over.
Could it be Its Mr Cuerss new work the teor Journey series? But that should have ended?
Look over here, this is the short story collection after the series ended.
A collection of short stories after the ending of a series! So thats possible too! No, this wasnt the first ti.
Thats really exciting, I will buy it.
Thank you very much Hehehe, and this has just been released.
Eh? The sequel to Baron Mataseines Tea & Sweets!? Even though it has been two years since the last one!?
Its a two volu conclusion to the series.
Hmm My budgets a bit tight, but the conclusion huh. I will buy it.
And this is the new serialization by Earl Redosel.
Hah the Earl huh Why dont you finish your other series first. I will still buy it though
Oh thats right, and this new series that Mr Regis might like.
Hee~ a vampire participating in a play? And taking on a role of a vampire!?
A play inside a play, you like such settings right?
Hahaha, I cant win against Ms Carol at all, of course I will buy.
Fanrine was really surprised.
Sir Regis, how many books are you planning to buy!?
Oh Oh no, I was too engrossed. The books are important, but I am here to talk about sothing else.
Ara, thats rare. Whats the matter?
Erm Its not sothing I can discuss out loud
Regis looked towards Fanrine.
She was from House Tiraso Laverde, which belonged to the faction of the Fourth Princess and probably wont get in the way. However, she also had the duty to watch over Regis.
So in the end, which side is she on?
Fanrine rested her body onto the chair gracefully, and laid her eyes onto the opened book.
The title on the book said Dreamy Road, it seed to be a collection of poems.
Oh my! such wonderful poetry. It's so entrancing that it's making forget all about my surroundings.
She muttered to herself intentionally.
So she would be ignoring what was happening here.
Regis turned to Carol.
... Actually I need you to investigate sothing for .
She turned her gaze to the surroundings, and no other patrons were paying them mind.
If I can be of help.
Ms Carol has a wide social circle, and has many acquaintances in the courts. You also know many trustworthy people.
I dont know if I can et your expectations though? Among the people I know, Mr Regis is the most reliable person.
... Eh?
You are known as the Hero who saved the nation, Wizard of the battlefield, Monster Strategist, The Princess Shield of Wisdom... Titles that only appears in entertainnt novels.
Hah!?
He yelped involuntarily.
Hehehe Even though you were called the Green Turtle in the past. Ah sorry, I said sothing rude.
I-I will feel calr being called a turtle Hah
To , you have always been the Avid Reader Regis. So, what do you want to investigate?
... Its regarding this.
Regis clamped a letter between the pages of a book and handed it to her.
Carol opened the book and started reading the letter.
Her expression glood instantly.
Wow This is really incredible.
Please tell if you find out anything. I will visit every day while I am in the capital.
I understand, I will wait.
The important points had been written on the letter which were Investigate the death of the Emperor and Consort.
Carol didnt have the power to investigate what happened in the palace.
But she had clients who perform business similar to a spy.
The bookstore was a place where all sorts of talent gather.
For Carol, it was being proficient in rember the preference of patrons, and recomnding books they might like.
She didnt simply sell books, and had deep relationships with many of the patrons too.
Tapping into her network would yield more information than planting spies from the Fourth Army here.
Carol changed the topic at this mont.
By the way, Mr Regis Can you tell about the war with the Kingdom of High Britannia?
... Are you asking this as remuneration?
I am not going to force you but A lot of people have been asking about you after they found out I am on good terms with Mr Regis. For example, news reporters and the like, I feel bad about letting them go back empty handed
I see, reporters might have information related to the palace.
As they could be chips that could be used for negotiations, talking a little about what happened in the battlefield wasnt a big deal.
... I understand, but I am not as glamourous as the rumours say, they might be disappointed.
In this world there are people who find values in the truth over inflated rumours.
I feel the sa. Creative works are interesting, but there is a need to find out the truth too.
After that, Regis recounted his experience on the battlefield in as much detail as he could.
Carol started taking down notes midway.
While Fanrine read the poems collection quietly beside them.
Night
When they arrived at the mansion, a horde of servants received them respectfully.
The maids ca before them.
Welco back young lady. Welco back, Sir Auric.
As he wasnt used to it, Regis didnt realize for a mont they were referring to him.
Hmm? Ah, thats .
Sir Auric had a visitor earlier in the day.
Looking for ?
Yes, they left this letter.
The maid proffered a letter to him, the wax seal bore the mark of the Ministry of Military Affairs.
... What is this about?
Fanrine answered Regis doubts.
I already reported to the ministry that Sir Regis would be staying here. If I dont state the specific location, it might lead to unnecessary suspicion.
Ahh Thats true
Her duty was surveillance, which include reporting Regis movent.
It would be troubleso if she reported the conversation at the bookstore...
Fanrine smiled wryly.
I am not that stupid of a woman, as the saying goes the cat that is great at catching mice will hide its claws right?
I see
People change when the situation changes, so there was a need to be on guard.
However, Regis trusted Fanrine. He couldnt take action if he didnt anyway.
He opened the letter.
It was a summons from Latreille sent out through the Ministry of Military Affairs.
The next afternoon
Regis visited the palace once more.
Situated near the Ministry of Military Affairs was Latreilles personal office.
He visited it once before.
Standing before the large door were guards in light armour.
When Regis ca near, they saluted.
Third Grade Admin Officer, Sir Auric. Please wait a mont.
Ah, yes.
After so many tis, he had gotten used to others knowing about him.
This was the third ti he visited Latreille, there were people who had seen Regis before.
After knocking on the door lightly, the guard reported the arrival of the guest.
The door then opened.
Please enter!
Thank you.
After returning the salute, Regis entered the room.
Latreille sat on a luxurious leather chair, all sorts of docunts were laid out on his large work desk.
There wasnt any chess board today.
He was wearing a steel forehead protector with his blonde hair draping over it.
Latreille looked Regis way with his crimson eyes.
Pardon for calling you in here, Third Grade Admin Officer Regis de Auric.
You are too humble, I should have reported here yesterday.
Its fine, I received the report.
The report submitted by Regis was on the table.
Did I miss out sothing? Regis was worried.
Speaking of which, he didnt ntion how he dealt with the rcenary King.
Dispatching a sub unit to the east was decided right before he set off, so it wasnt reported either.
Erm If there are any missing details, I will
I see, but leave that for later Take a look at this.
Latreille pointed to his desk.
It was a folded map.
This is
A map of the northwest part of the Empire, detailing Grebauvar fort city and its surrounding regions.
It wasnt as good as Fort Volks, but it was still a sturdily built city.
Latreille sighed.
... I received an urgent report last night.
What happened to Grebauvar city?
It has fallen into the hands of the High Britannians.
Ehh!?
It was a surprise that such a tough fortress city actually fell, but it was a bigger surprise that the High Britannia forces that were expected to retreat to the coast took a city as a base.
There seed to be flags from the Germania Federation amongst the enemy.
They allied themselves? In such a situation Unbelievable.
Grebauvar was the hobase of the Third Army, but less than half of their forces stay behind for this campaign, which was a good opportunity for the enemy.
Thats right But to fall within such a short ti
The details would be here tonight, but we cant just sit on our thumbs. There are a large number of civilians in that city, even though the situation isnt clear yet, we need to muster the forces to take back Grebauvar.
That is a given.
But there is a problem. We cant dismiss the possibility that this is a feint, and that the enemys real goal is the capital.
Thats true, we might find Grebauvar city to be empty after marching our forces there, only to find that the enemy had made a detour to attack the capital.
At the very least, it would be great if the capital had walls.
The Belgaria Empire was powerful and it was impossible for the enemy to push near the capital Because of this arrogance, the capital didnt have walls.
After relocating the capital for three hundred years, the dignity still remains.
But because of this, the forces they could send to Grebauvar were limited.
Regis was trou
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