T/N: Usually I use Notepad to write down the text and Translation Aggregator to give the romaji. This ti I directly used the Translation Aggregators function to translate line by line. Not sure which of either I like. Notepad has auto-word completion and is easier on the eyes but ans a lot of tabbing, whereas Translation Aggregator has spell checking and ans a lot less tabbing but is hard on they eyes hmmm which to choose I am still considering. Feel free to comnt on it. Well thats the reason for the different format this ti.
The ssenger, dispatched by Biron, used a horse although he donned the appearance of an ordinary citizen. Burdened with a bundle of valuable seasonings, he has been ordered to say he is a rchant if sothing were to happen.
As he t nobles, knights and soldiers, without knowing whether they belong to the prince or princess faction, he wasnt able to request their protection. Even if he saw a soldier or a knight, he ignored them. He was given detailed instructions to appeal directly to Hifumi of Fokalore anyway.
Whats your purpose in coming from the capital?
Its on the way since I want to go until Fokalore to sell the spices. (ssenger)
Even if the coming and going to the current capital hasnt been restricted yet, inspections, doing check ups similar to the ones at the national border, have been set up. The knights of the Third Knight Unit being in charge of that, looked out for the movents of the other knight units.
Hee, is this sothing that has been ordered? (Sabnak )
Sabnak poked his nose into this affair from behind the asking female knight.
The ssenger had his breath taken away for an instant due to the ddling questioning, but he recalled the details of the instructions he had received from Biron.
Yes, it is an order from the Lord of Fokalore, Tohno-sama, I received through a company in the capital (ssenger)
Thats a lie. (Sabnak)
Eh? (ssenger)
Hifumi-san isnt this fussy over his als. Since the ti he arrived at the capital he used nothing but food carts with the exceptions of his inn, the slave shop and the weapons dealer. He hasnt ordered anything like spices. OK, restrain him. (Sabnak)
Upon Sabnaks words, the surrounding soldiers quickly restraint the ssenger by tying him up.
W-Why ? (ssenger)
Probably there is no one who knows Hifumi-san as well as us, the Third Knight Unit excluding Origa-san. (Sabnak)
Bad luck, Sabnak laughs. The ssenger decided to try betting on the other party, called Third Knight Unit, rather than wasting ti and lets himself get restrained. Considering the main goal or Biron, he judged this to be the best he could do currently even if he were to be punished later on.
A-Actually (ssenger)
Un? (Sabnak)
The ssenger lets Sabnak see the letter directed at Hifumi-san situated in his breast pocket that explained the progress of the battle at Mnster.
Sabnak, having confird the signature of Biron on the letter, released the restraints of the ssenger and told him to imdiately go to the royal castle.
In Fokalore the civil officials currently were in the middle of their hectic work close to feeling faint whereas the officers and soldiers had free ti. The adventurers are plenty in dealing with the monsters without it even being any significant combat. Even in Arosel, where Hifumi had decreased the number of adventurers by killing so, there doesnt seem to be any problem in regards to the numbers as so of the adventurers have moved over from Fokalore.
As a result, while the territorial armys soldiers are practicing in turns, the group of forces, Hifumi had coached, are debating about this and that. The weapons, invented by Hifumi in cooperation with the dwarf Pruflas, are undertaking tests.
The civil officials are preparing to educate the civil official candidates from the new territories and are making a new family register of the territorys population.The increased number of staff mbers and soldiers are helping out. Not a single person has ti.
Even the impudent Caim, with his usual facial expression, has increased his normal walking speed by two tis. Since it beca difficult for him to call out to the too many staff mbers, their reports are concentrated at Brokra, who assud responsibility instead. But even he is on the verge of bursting.
Miyukare has also summoned the vacating army forces as assistance, getting them engaged in work. Right then, Alyssa, who should be training together with the territorial troops outside the city, ca running.
Miyukare-san! (Alyssa)
Alyssa-sama, although you are as lovely as ever, what has happened? (Miyukare)
As Miyukare welcod her with her best smile, Caim, who happened to pass by, approached as well.
Put more effort into concealing your desire a bit better. Director of Military Affairs-sama, is there so ergency? (Caim)
Ah, un, the central committee of Vichy? or called sothing like that, a person has told they ca from there. Have them wait at the waiting room on the first floor, but (Alyssa)
Alyssa, not quite inford about the system in Vichy, didnt understand well the thing called central committee either. Being called out at the place, where people line up in front of the gate, she brought him along without comprehending what would be good.
Even though there was no contact from the national border Understood. Please leave it to us since Miyukare and I will deal with it. (Caim)
Thats a (Miyukare)
Un, please take care of it. (Alyssa)
Miyukare, being dragged into it, reached out her hand towards the running-away Alyssa in vain.
Ah, despite looking forward to observe her from the shadows after reaching a point where I can take a break from work (Miyukare)
If you have this kind of free ti, then please do your work. Since I am arranging for inns close to the mansion, you will explain the Lords absence. If they want to stay, lead them to an inn. If they want to go back, ask them about the reason of their visit, please. (Caim)
Murmuring Unlike you , I need so warmth, towards the back of Caim, who put an end to his instructions by quickly leaving, Miyukare went towards the location of the first floor. A single soldier ca around.
Miyukare-san, there is a ssage from the national border. A ssenger is heading towards here from Vichy (Soldier)
I heard that already. He hails from the central committee. We have him waiting on the first floor. (Miyukare)
Huh? Its the personal ssenger of a person called Minoson, being one of the central committee. We are currently having him waiting for further instructions at the entrance of the city (Soldier)
Miyukare was at her wits end due to the words of the soldier.
Dont bring Vichys internal troubles over here For now I have to inform them about the Lords current absence. If the ssenger intends to wait, have him stay at an inn close to the gate. (Miyukare)
Understood (Soldier)
This will be hopeless, if Hifumi doesnt co back soon, Miyukare thought.
Lets start by greeting them. (Miyukare)
At any rate, until Hifumis makes his decision, the ssengers will only bump heads, if they arent kept in check. She decided to discuss this matter at the eting with the other civil officials.
Until now Iraria restrained herself from excessively using the deceased king and the next-to-be king as political argunts. But it had reached the point where she made use of them in the coronation announcent the other day. Although it had been a recomndation from the pri minister, she decided beforehand to strengthen her own foundation for the sake of protecting her younger brother. She considered this to be a necessary step.
Without sitting on the throne as one would expect, Iraria stood in front of the kneeling Sabnak and the ssenger from Biron. With Sabnak in front, the ssenger was in a place of having moved back a bit as he was soone with a different social status.
Then you are saying that the Second Knight Unit and the territorial army of Earl Biron are in a dangerous predicant? (Iraria)
Due to the report of the ssenger, who had been allowed to speak directly to her, Iraria frowned. With the war on Vichys side not having yet finished either, it was an information she didnt really want to hear about.
At the ti of my departure the city still hadnt been directly attacked. But, observing the losses of the Second Knight Unit and judging the danger to be imminent, Earl Biron chose to request for reinforcents as ssenger. (ssenger)
Why is it that this request hasnt been sent towards the royal castle but instead towards Earl Hifumi? (Iraria)
The ssenger, with a face full of sweat, hesitated to answer Irarias question. If he answered poorly, rather than him being the cause, it would be taken as if Earl Biron was making light of the royal family. A reason, along the lines of the territory is close thus they are in the sa dilemma, cant be used.
As the ssenger wasnt able to say anything, Sabnak threw him a life line.
Iraria-sama, isnt this the result of Earl Biron avoiding to be dragged into the chaos at the royal castle? (Sabnak)
The ssenger wondered whether it was fine to say this, but he had no longer any other choice but to remain silent.
With all due respect, including my Knight Unit, the people, concerned with the royal castle, have been divided into princess faction and prince faction. There was a strife over influence behind the scenes because Iraria-samas declaration from before. Given that Earl Birons standing in this situation was still pending, it would co to him having to rely on either faction for even talking to anyone within the castle. (Sabnak)
So how did this talk resulted in flowing to Hifumi-sama? (Iraria)
Most likely Earl Biron chose this thod in order to support Iraria-sama. But the news of Iraria-samas announcent a few days ago and the prolapse with the First Knight Unit shouldnt have circulated to the Biron earldom as of yet. Therefore, avoiding to contact the royal castle, entangled in its factions, he selected to directly appeal towards Hifumi-san, who is reputed to be the head of the princess faction and also can be called the strongest internal war potential currently. (Sabnak)
I see It seems that Sabnak-san is well aware of Earl Birons circumstances. (Iraria)
Since his family is the one my elder sister has married into, I am grasping the circumstances of the Biron earldom to a certain extent. (Sabnak)
On that subject, Iraria recalled that she t the wife of Earl Biron very long ago. In those days Sabnak hasnt beco a knight yet. She was a woman who gave her a lovely impression as she even seriously talked to the other party, who was a lot younger than herself.
Sabnak-san. Imdiately lead the soldiers though I considered this, it wont do, if you dont help with the managent of Hifumi-samas territory. (Iraria)
Yes. I have planned to leave the capital any ti now. (Sabnak)
Since my brother-in-law is in danger, I really want to take her up on this, perspired within Sabnaks mind.
Because she heard from Pajou about Sabnaks popularity, Iraria brooded over her wish to fix him as the core of the Third Knight Unit by raising so accomplishnts if possible.
Which reminds , there was a woman within the Third Knight Unit who owned a peculiar personal history. (Iraria)
Iraria suddenly rembered the situation of a single knight, but she couldnt recall her na.
Is this about Phyrinion? (Sabnak) (T/N: or Fuirinion
Yes, though I havent t her yet, she contributed to the administration of a territory with her fathers help since her youth. Following the wish of her father, Viscount Amazerto, she even beca a knight, but originally her ability as civil official is excellent. Lets entrust this task to her. (Iraria)
Eh? (Sabnak)
I said to leave the assistance in managing Hifumi-samas territory to her. Please gather the soldiers and head right away towards Mnster, Sabnak, since I will explain things to Phyrinion. (Iraria)
B-But (Sabnak)
Iraria told the baffled Sabnak flatly.
It doesnt matter. I will give Phyrinion-san a letter explaining the reasons Rather than the matters of the territory, they will be more interested in the information about the battlefield. ssenger of Biron earldom. (Iraria)
Ha ha (ssenger)
As for your duty entrusted to you by Earl Biron, you will accompany Phyrinion and that chamberlain. Im sorry that it will take so ti. (Iraria)
The ssenger was completely chard by her lovely smiling face and bowed in a panic.
Far from it! I am very grateful for receiving your words of consideration towards a single soldier like ! (ssenger)
(The smile of Iraria-sama has an effect as he has no immunity to it.) (Sabnak)
While holding such thoughts, Sabnak had complicated ntal state as to whether he should feel relieved of his burden, feel a bit lonely or even be delighted to have been given a chance to play an active role as a knight.
So? (Hifumi)
After Hifumi, who ca back to Fokalore, hears the explanation of Miyukare and Caim, who imdiately ca entering his office, he grumbled as if it was a bother.
Most likely the central committee of Vichy is beginning to break up. The person calling himself Minoson is an old-tir within the central committee as well. It seems that the city, where he is working as representative, is the one most distant from Orsongrande. (Miyukare)
Hifumi pondered while placing his hand on his chin.
What to do to cause the greatest chaos? Should the war beco more violent? Or should the scale of the chaos be increased?
After thinking for a few seconds, Hifumi gives his directions.
Gather everyone from both sides, the ssengers as well as those accompanying them. I will talk to them directly. (Hifumi)
What are you planning to do? (Caim)
rely so harmonious chatting. (Hifumi)
Seeing Hifumi easily answering Caims question, Miyukare judged it to be a definite lie.
The conference room has beco jam-packed when everyone entered as there is a large number of people.
Accordingly it has beco a small glaring contest between the ssengers from Minoson and the ssengers from the central committee.
Good grief, what is Representative Minoson thinking?
We cant consider this as anything but slighting the committee.
People, who have a status to so degree, have co. As the two fat n are quarreling with each other, their ard guards are taking an imposing stance.
Incidentally they havent been disard even though they have entered the Lords mansion. The ostensible reason of saying it is because they are dropping in for a short visit as adventurers is used here, but in reality, because of Hifumis words If you want to act violently, then thats how it is, a fixed amount of guards has been stationed on each floor for protecting the staff mbers.
Swiftly opening the door, Hifumi silently entered and sat down on the chair at the head of the table. Origa was standing at his back.
And, what is your guys wish? (Hifumi)
Suddenly inquiring about the real issue at hand, the ssengers faltered for a mont, but the ssenger from the committee, wiping his sweat, began to speak.
I-Its concerning the current war. We want to hold peace negotiations (ssenger C)
Tell this to Iraria. I dont care. (Hifumi)
We-Well then, regarding a temporary ceasefire. (ssenger C)
Therefore- (ssenger C)
Hifumi glared at the ssenger with his mouth crooked in the shape of .
Such botherso discussion is the job of the royal castle. Do not bring every single matter to . I wont accept any peace or discussions. However, if you are looking for a fight, you will get one. That person is? (Hifumi)
The shoulders of the ssenger from Minoson shook as the gaze of Hifumi, whose displeasure is at the peak, turns towards him.
He takes out a letter while trembling with fear. He passes it to Hifumi through Origa.
I have been entrusted with this letter by our representative who implored to deliver it. If its alright with you, I wish to receive your reply, but (ssenger M)
Hifumi scanned the letter and looked at Minosons ssenger laughing smugly.
Without being aware of the contents of the letter himself, it was impossible for the ssenger to understand Hifumis reaction, but he was relieved that Hifumi at least seed to be in a good mood.
There is an interesting story written here. Lets agree to the entirety of the story. Since I am going to convey the contents to the royal castle, it will also result in being approved by the country and not only . (Hifumi)
T-Then (ssenger M)
Tell Minoson that he wont regret the cooperation, if this story is the truth. (Hifumi)
U-Understood! (ssenger M)
Hifumi told the ssenger, who was leaving in order to quickly return and convey Hifumis reply, that it would be fine to use the rail cars for movent until the national border. As the talks had ended, Hifumi decided to exit the room.
P-Please wait! What the heck has Minoson (ssenger C)
Even the ssengers from the committee, standing up with such a force that the chairs were knocked over, felt uneasy about the details that caused Hifumis sudden change.
Ah, the city Minoson represents, eto. (Hifumi)
Its Pursang (ssenger C) (T/N: or Pyurusan)
That place. Since Pursang and the surrounding villages have beco an independent nation defecting from Vichy, they apparently want to recognize them. (Hifumi)
Wh-What a (ssenger C)
This is a betrayal. We have to notify the central governnt at once! No, first we should head towards Orsongrandes royal castle! The ssengers were disputing. Hifumi bluntly told them in a freezing tone,
Listen (Hifumi)
W-What is it? (ssenger C)
This is my residence. You are free to return or go forward, but since my business with you has finished, get the hell out of here right away. (Hifumi)
Understood, since we will imdiately leave, please, concerning the peace negotiations (ssenger C)
I told you that I dont care. (Hifumi)
He snorts in ill-humor.
If you are an enemy, I will kill you. Thats all. (Hifumi)
Watching Hifumi leaving without stopping this ti no matter what they even say, the ssengers dejectedly returned to their inn.
that no one was killed!!!
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