Seriously, you are so reckless.
My apologies.
After the eting was over, I and Finne returned to my room.
Finne seems to be apologetic.
If possible, I dont want to put her in danger.
Well, since you already nominated yourself, theres no helping it anymore. It is as the Pri Minister said, you are certainly the most suited person for this. That being said, lets make this operation as foolproof as possible.
Im sorry for troubling you again
Its alright. I understand why you did it.
Its really like Finne to want to do sothing in this situation.
And this ti Finnes feelings match with various kind benefits.
Its not sothing that I should bla her for.
Arnold-sama.
Saying so, Sebas appears without a sound.
I asked Sebas to collect information while I was away from the capital but the purpose of his appearance is kind of different this ti.
What is it? Sebas.
Encouraging guests have arrived at a good ti, sir.
Saying so, Sebas opens the door.
Erging from the other side of the door were two familiar faces.
Its been a long ti, Your Highness Arnold.
Duke Reinfeld! And.
Jurgen entered the room.
As always, his smile can easily make people around him relax.
Behind him, a boyish brown-haired girl quietly entered the room.
Lynfia.
Lizelotte-sama told that I can leave my sister to her so, to repay your favor I have co to swing my sword for both Your Highnesses once again.
You havent changed huh. But thank you for coming back to us. I have just the right work for you.
I heard the details from Sebas-san. It seems that Finne-sama is also going this ti correct?
Yes. I thought that I could do sothing about this situation so I nominated myself.
Lynfia gazing at Finne softly and lightly smiles.
She then says in a strong voice.
I think thats very like you, Finne-sama. Please rest assured. I will do everything I can to assist you.
Yes!
It seems our force is mostly ready.
Sebas, Sieg, and Lynfia with the addition of Lars and his Narbe Ritters.
With Leo leading them, if they can safely sneak into the enemys base, the chance of success is very high.
However, theres no way that disguising an ambush using an imperial envoy is His Highness Leonards idea. It is Your Highness Arnolds plan correct?
Yeah, Elna told that I really have a bad personality earlier as well.
Hahaha, for a knight it would certainly look like that. But wont this cause a problem for His Highness Leonards image?
We have thought about that.
Finne will go as the leader of the envoy with Leo leading her escorts.
The South will almost certainly accept the envoy.
After all, its the Emperors envoy. If they refuse, there might be no more negotiation in the future. That would be unacceptable for the Southern Nobles.
Even if all the South join forces, the Empire still has an overwhelming advantage. If they want to get their concession, they have to take this chance.
The plan is like this, His Majesty is sending an envoy to the Southern Confederation but the content is actually the final warning for Duke Kruger. The final ssage to the Duke is that if he doesnt bend the knees, he will face the consequence. Finne will be the one who relays that ssage. It will show that we are offering him a chance to turn over a new leaf but if the other side still insists on attacking us, the fault will lie with them.
But I think they would confirm the content of the negotiation before we set out though?
We will prepare two letters and switch them imdiately right before we start the negotiation. If they refuse the letter they will be subjected to punishnt. The story will change from us using an imperial envoy as a ploy to capture them into the envoy handing down the righteous punishnt. It would be illogical for other countries to criticize us and it will not affect their trust for both the Empire and Leo.
In the first place, the relationship between the Emperor and the Southern Nobles is that of a lord and his subject. They are not in a position where they can start negotiating on equal footing. This is simply a one-sided order.
The Southern Nobles would rejoice as they mistakenly think that the Emperor is willing to negotiate with them but in truth, the Emperor is unwilling to make that concession and sent Finne out to relay his final warning to Duke Kruger.
That is the scenario. This plan is available to us because it is clear which side is at a higher standing than the other since this is not a negotiation between two equal countries.
Well, so factions in the foreign countries may have their distrust toward us but it is hard to say that it would be a consensus between all of them.
I see. As expected from Your Highness Arnold.
If possible I want to do this more straightforwardly but theres no other way.
Theres no way around it since you have been acting on the defensive from the start. However, this ti you have taken the initiative. No, it would be more correct to say that you took it back. This is very important for the plan to succeed. However, such an initiative can easily be taken by anyone. Is the information control going well?
Thats a Jurgen-like question.
To answer that, I gave him a firm nod.
The Imperial Capital Garrison is already checking anyone who cos in and out of the capital.
Is that all?
No, I asked the Brave house to block all the route to the South. With the knights from the Brave house manning every route, it would be impossible even to soone who is familiar with covert operations to slip through unnoticed.
As far as the Southern Civil War itself is concerned, there are not many of its elents that would affect the succession war.
Since the Emperor has already adopted our strategy, there is no problem for the Brave house to assist us in safekeeping the intel about our mission.
With this, information leakage is unlikely.
There is still so concern but I have an idea of how to deal with it.
It seems your preparation is quite thorough. I have nothing left to say. Do you have anything I can assist with?
Right. Are you going to stay in the imperial capital for a while?
Yes, I intend to.
Then can you use your connection as a duke and move the rchants for us?
I dont mind but how do you want to move them?
Even if it is only for a brief period, the South is going to be hostile toward the Empire. There is a concern about the deterioration of security so the people will face a shortage of food supply. I would like to prepare for that.
I see. That would be my specialty. I will do it.
Saying so, Jurgen gives a refreshing smile.
If Jurgen and the Ajin company move, it should be possible to secure us more manpower.
If we hire adventurers and use them as escorts, we should be able to more or less circulate the money around as well.
In case of an ergency, using the money I earned as Silver is also a reasonable option.
The problem wont easily end with just the defeat of Duke Kruger. Rather, the hard part will be coming afterward.
Thats right, Finne-sama. Please take this.
As if she just rembered, Lynfia handed Finne a flute.
Its clear just by seeing it that it is a fairly high-ranking magic tool.
This is?
I was given this by an old dwarf who got lost in the city. It seems that if you blow it, its sound will be able to reach your allies.
Isnt this quite an amazing item?
I think Finne-sama will be needing it more than .
Saying so, Lynfia gave Finne the flute.
Finne looks at as if she was in trouble but I quietly nod at her.
The situation in which Finne would use it would surely be a dangerous one. In that case, it shouldnt be a problem if I go to her aid as Silver even if it will cause more problems later, thats not sothing that I would risk overlooking.
I probably will throw everything away and go to her side when such ti arrives.
It would be more assuring for if Finne holds on to it too.
..I understand. I will be borrowing it this ti.
Saying so, Finne politely received the flute from Lynfia.
But a lost dwarf huh. Moreover, an old one too.
I thought of a person for a mont but imdiately dismissed it.
I havent heard of him being in the Empire. Theres no way he would be here.
Well, even in the off chance that hes here, he would never cooperate with the Southern Nobles so he probably wouldnt show his face this ti.
Then I will get to work imdiately.
I will also go to Leo-samas place as well.
Jurgen imdiately started moving while Finne and the other left to join Leo.
Only Sebas and I are left in the room.
You have sothing to report?
Yes. It seems that Sonia-dono is being forced to serve under His Highness Gordon because he has taken hostages to use them against her. This is simply what I heard but it seems that her adoptive father was originally considered to be a genius strategist.
I see. Then her movent is understandable.
No matter how far you fall, you can get a certain degree of success.
That was certainly a move an intelligent guy would make.
Still, it seems she misread Gordon huh.
That guy cant be asured using a normal standard. This ti he will perhaps be using so unorthodox ans as well.
We will leave Sonias matter alone. We can not afford to worry about her right now.
Understood. Then I will be standing by at His Highness Leonards side. How do you intend to move from now on, Arnold-sama?
The flow of information has been almost cut off but there is still a guy who would leak our information to the outside.
I seeHis Highness Gordon is it?
Yeah, I will keep watch on him. We dont know what he is going to do after all. Sorry, but I will leave Leo to you. If sothing bad happens I will co flying to you. Still, the trouble will probably be originating from my side though.
While thinking about such a thing, I started anticipating Gordons next move.
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