You an that group of rchants is very weird?
Lorana nodded. She looked at and, in a serious tone, explained, Your Majesty, I investigated that group of rchants, in a low-key way, because they must have rested in this small town before they could continue. Therefore, that group definitely rested up here. There are also only two hotels here, so they rested here for sure.
Do you know what they bought? They purchased tal that can be used to manufacture guns. The tal is Rosvenor Empires. In other words, the goods that Castell is in charge of trading. Purchasing it privately is prohibited.
I folded my arms, and while looking at her, said, So theyre Castells n, then. Their logo and flag were the royal familys. Nobody would dare to use that sort of stuff other than Castell. Theyd all lose their heads when they enter the Rosvenor Empire. Further, Castells rchant groups logo and the royal flag is made by the royal family itself. Nobody else could make that pattern.
Yes, thats why theres a problem with that group.
I placed my hand on my forehead. I looked at Lorana, who was serious and knocking on the table.
She ca here and woke in the middle of the night, so here I was thinking sothing ca up. But it was about the group of rchants who passed us during the day. I got called awake while still in my pyjamas. Im still a little dizzy, right now. I really dont want to do any more thinking.
Lorana looked at and sternly said, Its dangerous no matter how you think about it. Your Majesty, think about it carefully. If the group werent Castells n, they could get changed into their regular clothes, once they get back. They could then transport the tal, that can be used to make guns and cannons, to a secret location to manufacture weapons. What would they be doing that for?! Theyre preparing to revolt! I dont know what weapons theyre making privately, or what theyre thinking. If theyre Castells n, then their business can be considered legal. But they didnt even greet you when they saw you!! In front of them was the Prince of the Rosvenor Empire, and they just continued to pass like that?
Its not impossible to comprehend why, though, right? Not everyone recognises , after all So people dont recognise . I didnt display the royal familys coat of arms or flag either, so its normal for them not to greet , isnt it?
No, Your Majesty, dont you think youre famous enough? Look at the Valkyries. They basically dont leave the palace and dont concern themselves with others business. But the Valkyries all know about you. They can all recognise you, now, even if they havent t you.
I hesitated for a mont and then asked, But the Valkyries are the royal familys guard unit, so they would have to know about now, right? This is unrelated, isnt it? As for the rchants, its possible they dont recognise . I dont feel that theres a problem. Are you thinking too much?
Lorana sternly raised her voice, Youre not vigilant enough!
I quickly leaned over to cover her mouth. I pointed at Luna, who was sleeping behind , and said, Ssshh, dont wake Luna. She has just fallen asleep.
Lorana rolled her eyes and then said, Fine, fine, fine. Do you think it makes sense for the royal familys rchants to not recognise their own master? Nobody is better at acquiring inside information than rchants. If they saw you here, they would announce themselves, no matter what. That way, you would keep them in mind once Castell quits, but they just passed by without a greeting.
Dont you think thats where the biggest problem lies? Why didnt they greet you? Its either because they have no respect for you or dont think youll be alive for long enough to beco their master, or theyre not rchants. Castell tacitly consented to them buying that stuff in his na, which ans that Castell wants to revolt!
I chuckled hopelessly.
If I wasnt being considerate of Luna behind , I really wouldve laughed loudly.
Lorana waited for to finish chuckling. She then revealed a sowhat angry expression.
I shook my head and replied, Im used to not being respected. I want to win others respect through my own efforts. Castell couldnt possibly revolt. Anybody but Castell could revolt.
Why are you so confident? Dont tell you think Castell considers himself your vassal now, after helping you with a few things. Castells loyalty isnt that easy to obtain. Didnt you yourself say loyalty cant be bought with money, but true loyalty is a treasure? Castells loyalty is extrely hard to obtain!
I always knew Castell wasnt loyal to . But I know that hes loyal to Mom. Loyal to death, for that matter. So how could he revolt?
Theres no room to question Castells loyalty to Elizabeth. Hes more loyal than even the Valkyries. If that wasnt the case, the empress wouldnt give him the right to enter her room as he pleased. As her personal vassal, he was her most loyal existence.
Thats exactly why! Lorana slamd her hand on the table, giving a fright and almost causing to jump up.
Luna groaned gently.
I then quickly cald my breathing down and looked at Lorana like I was scolding her.
Lorana waved her hand nonchalantly to express her apology. She then quietly, yet sternly, said, Your Majesty, you have to know that being loyal to Elizabeth doesnt an being loyal to you. They could throw away their lives for Elizabeth, so they could take your head for her all the sa.
I nearly burst out in laughter.
Theres no way Elizabeth would order my head to be taken. Anybody could kill , but my two moms would never. They could take the heads of countless others to protect , so how could they want dead?
If Castell was loyal to Elizabeth, he would be loyal to , because Elizabeth and I were bound together and could not be separated.
Your Majesty, do not go thinking that because you are the prince and Elizabeths beloved child, they wont try anything against you. Instead, you could say that they consider you a threat to Her Majestys rule.
You can say that you have no ambitions, with its implied pejorative nature, and that the empress trusts you without question, however; those schers dont believe that. They dont stand on Elizabeths side or yours! They will go behind Elizabeth to eliminate you, and even consider that a rit!
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Lorana looked at sternly and added, Your Majesty, you must have your own faction, and you must separate your faction from the empress faction. You two are close, and you have no walls between you, but your people definitely dont think the sa way. You must keep a watch on what Her Majestys people are doing, for your own safety.
You have to realise that the empress people are definitely not loyal to you. They dont feel consoled, or relieved, to know that you have great ambitions, for they view it as a wild ambition Those loyal to the empress, to death, cant possibly let you move freely when they consider your ambition. You must bear this in mind. And that rchant group must be investigated thoroughly!
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