"That's right, and I heard the negotiations are going smoothly. Maybe they could be resolved peacefully?" soone nodded in agreent.
[Fourteenth Princess's Fortune (3 - Escaping Failure, 6 - Continuing Negotiations, 6 - Successful Return)]
D10=d10(1)=1
His companion was about to nod in agreent when a deep voice responded nearby.
"That's nothing but an illusion. War is bound to erupt."
The chilling tone in the voice brought a sudden silence to the lively tavern.
"W-why is that?" soone swallowed nervously before asking.
The speaking patron raised an eyebrow, and soone wisely signaled the bartender to serve him the most expensive drink.
After sipping, the patron savored the taste for a mont before finally speaking under the expectant gazes of others:
"That's because you don't understand what kind of presence the princess sent to the Alien Machinery City is... After all, the managent of the Holy City has always been excellent, and she rarely tours here, so you've probably only heard rumors about her, and they're definitely unreliable information."
Soone had already noticed that this patron ca from another region of the kingdom.
"Hah, I'm different. Before coming to the Holy City for pilgrimage, I worked in a lord's mansion elsewhere, and the lord I served had negotiated with the Fourteenth Princess.
"You have no idea, even though the Fourteenth Princess isn't a Professional, her deanor in the eting room was no less impressive than that of a Legendary Strongman!"
The patron took another sip, his exaggerated words causing so to show skepticism.
"Even if that princess is amazing, what's that got to do with the war?"
"That's why I said you don't understand." The patron shook his head in disapproval.
"Let tell you the most obvious thing: as soone from the Holy City, don't you know that the title of Military rit Duke was personally granted by the Fourteenth Princess to Lady Saintess?"
Many gasped in surprise, while the patron sneered.
"The master negotiator Fourteenth Princess's failure to diate the internal conflicts of Alien Machinery City proves that those chanical beings have no intention of coexisting peacefully with humans.
"And the Fourteenth Princess is not only a representative of the Royal Family but also the one whom Lady Saintess once vowed to protect as a knight... Yet those chanical beings had no intention of letting her leave!
"This indicates that they not only want to deal with the people of Alien Machinery City but have already considered our kingdom to be their enemy!"
The patron downed his drink in one go, then spoke with a heavy tone.
"Just wait and see! If Alien Machinery City can't deal with those chanical beings by this winter, it will be ti for the kingdom and the Church Court to mobilize troops!
"That will be the start of a new Holy War!"
The tavern remained silent for several seconds before exploding into a flurry of heated discussions.
[Great Failure of Fortune ~ Switching Perspective to—(Affecting the Hero's Actions)]
1.5. Enovy from Alien Machinery City
2.6. Tavern of Alien Machinery City
3.7. City Lord of Alien Machinery City
4.8. Intelligent chanical Dolls
9. Fine Craft Church
10. Great Success/Great Failure
D10=d10(10)=10
D2=d2(2)=2
♛: Great Failure
[Double Great Failure ~]
1.5. Alien Machinery City, chanical Theater
2.6. Fourteenth Princess
3.7. Depraved Hero
4.8. Knowledge Hunter
9. Great Cathedral Reception Room
10. Great Success/Great Failure
D10=d10(9)=9
♛: Great Cathedral Reception Room (Envoy from Alien Machinery City)
→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←
A month quietly passed, and despite the kingdom dispatching a new professional team to help the Fourteenth Princess with diation in Alien Machinery City, the situation remained precarious.
Though the winter in Holy City isn't harsh, people could sense a chill different from winter in the air — the shadow of war.
While many still viewed the conflict in Alien Machinery City as a distant matter, many realized that the kingdom wasn't uninvolved, as long as the princess hadn't returned.
Currently, accompanied by several priests and nuns, the Hero was hurrying through the corridors of the Great Cathedral.
Over a month had passed since the birthday banquet, and his grandfather, who was unfamiliar with Holy City life, had returned to the countryside, planning to return before the Saintess's performance started.
However, his elder brother didn't leave and instead took residence at the Colorless Ring's inn, visiting the Book Church daily.
The Hero also imrsed himself in various tasks as the Saintess Agent.
[Did the Little Sli return?]
1. Yes
2. No ♛
D2=d2(2)=2
The Saintess's work was quite flexible, allowing one to be idle all day or busy nonstop, largely depending on the Saintess's enthusiasm and willingness.
Although another part of herself always encouraged the Hero to slack off, the Hero naturally ignored it and moderately completed various tasks ant for the Saintess.
anwhile, the standoff between humans and intelligent chanisms in the distant Alien Machinery City had persisted for over a month.
Contrary to public concerns, the Hero had sent protection to the Fourteenth Princess, not worried about her friend's safety. However, she hadn't found the right mont to intervene, and the Knowledge Hunters hadn't unearthed new information this month.
Facing an entity that could play the Lord of Seven Seas and slay the Ancient Dragon King, even the Hero had to remain cautious.
But today's task seed to carry an unsettling feel for her.
Standing before the heavy door leading to the reception room, the Hero involuntarily halted, her brows slightly furrowed.
[Hero activates skill: On Light]
D200=d200(97)=97
After a mont of thought, she instructed her companions to leave before pushing open the door alone.
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