Volu 4 Chapter 21
Editors: Starbuck11, Kev
Do you really think we would do such a thing?! Are you making fun of the Zalda Kingdom?! Theres no way we want to survive while enduring such humiliation!
It was midnight, a ti where most of its residents already slept, such high voice resounded inside one of the rooms within the royal castle.
It was a voice filled with fury, the roar of a lion whose pride was being hurt.
Grahart stared at Ryouma full of anger.
Julianus had intentionally ordered the people to empty the room beforehand, but due to how high the voice was they had unintentionally turned theirhis eyes toward the door.
That big voice was certainly suited for soone who was used to command in battle, but it was not suitable for soone doing private talk.
Bitter smiles also appeared on Elenas face sitting next to Ryouma, and also on the woman who was sitting on the left of Grahart.
This was never about can or cannot. In fact, there is no other way Or do you want to be destroyed by Ortoa just like this?
Ryouma talked back without even changing his complexion accepting all of Grahart anger.
What are you saying?! We have not lost to anyone yet! In the first place, your proposal is an empty theory. If it was only my nation we might lose, but not if we have Rozeria and Mist Kingdoms like now, that is what I think.
If you thought the other two countries would accept your proposal, then youre insane!
Well, that is indeed true Then, Grahart-san, do you have another way for us to win this war? There are several thods if you just want to delay the extinction of your nation for a few years, but if you want to save the Zalda Kingdom and win Then there is no other way
That is the purpose of the war council, to discuss this kind of things! Look at you, at that ti you only kept silent in the corner of the room, and now you act all important! Your majesty! I set up this eting due to Elena-sama reputation, but I think I cannot allow this to continue anymore!
This is only a waste of ti. Please return to your room.
Grahart turned his face toward Julianus and urged him to leave.
However, Julianus replied while stroking his white beard, and narrowing his eyes.
Well, wait, Grahart. We finally managed to set this eting after going through all the troubles. Lets not rush to a conclusion.
Listening to Ryoumas wish for a private talk, they had set this eting with great effort.
Thus the King thought it was no good if they ended the eting half-way.
However, your majesty. This mans proposal is only a pipe dream. First of all, if we do it the way he said, our nation would end up becoming the possession of ErnestGora instead.
However, what Julianus said after that was a surprise even for Grahart.
Isnt that fine, Grahart?
After he said those words, silence ruled the room.
Even Elena could not hide her surprised expression.
Y-Your majesty
What are you surprised about? If we stay just like this, we will end up as Ortoa Empires vassal state, if not that, the only other way is to lead my people to an honorable death. Either way, the result will not change much from that.
If that is the case then, why not choose to be a vassal state to the one with the better condition.
If they fought until the end, then Zalda Kingdoms land would fall into ruin.
The lives of the people would also fall into ruin.
That also applied even if the Zalda Kingdom voluntarily suggested to beco a vassal state via negotiation.
After all, a war was always filled with economic activity.
The more important the war expenditure they had to spend, the more money Ortoa Empire would squeeze next from Zalda who had beco their vassal state.
Every year, they wouldve demanded the Zalda kingdom for a hefty tribute.
And also an unequal tariff rate.
The difference was whether they choose instant or slow death, no matter which one Zalda choose, their situation remained the sa.
But, that was not because Ortoa Empire was an evil state either.
After all, they also understood that their country would end up falling if they did not recover the cost of war from sowhere. -
Becoming ErnestGoras vassal state isnot a problem in itself. However, Mikoshiba-dono. It would be aningless if we ended up with a situation that is similar to becoming Ortoas vassal state. Am I right?
Toward Julianus question, Ryouma nodded his head.
Ryouma also understood that was a question that naturally would co out.
That was the reason why I had asked to gather the representatives from all three nations, the Zalda, the Rozeria, and the Mist Kingdoms.
Well, first of all, I would like to correct sothing, what I suggested was not to beco a vassal state, but an alliance of four countries with ErnestGora at the top But then again, I can also understand, and it was also not completely wrong if you mistook this action as to beco their vassal state.
The thing I dont understand the most is that! Why do we have to involve another country in our circumstances? Furthermore, we have repeatedly sent a ssenger after the battle of Notiz Plain to encourage them to participate in the war. But look at the result, one year has passed but they never moved.
I do not believe that your plan can be realized.
Grahart bites at Ryouma again.
His words might be because of he hating the plan, but his words were also not wrong.
(Geez Why wont you listen to soone until they finished speaking? Mikhail also did the sa as him Is this due to their occupation?)
Ryouma sighed hard.
Although Grahart was not wrong, Ryouma had also drawn the plan after many considerations.
If people listened to soone until they are finished talking, then most would co to understand each other, but most people would beco irritated the mont certain topics they didnt like were brought open and then they would refuse to listen further.
It might be understandable since Grahart wanted to protect his country so much, but Ryoumas patience also had run out.
(In the first place, isnt this because of your incompetence that here I ended up as a reinforcent? After all, the defeat of the Notiz Plain was also because you people had fallen into the enemys trap. You morons! If you guys dont like my plan, then clean up your own ss by yourself!)
For Ryouma, he wanted the Zalda Kingdom to survive.
If the Zalda Kingdom fell here, the Ortoa Empire would overrun the Eastern countries like an avalanche.
The Mist Kingdom might survive to so extent due to their strong economic power, but the Rozeria Kingdom which had not yet recovered from last year civil war wouldnt be able to survive.
Or rather, since Lupis policy was not functioning properly, the situation within the Rozeria Kingdom itself might be worse than last year.
Under such circumstances, there was no way they could handle another problem.
For Ryouma, he had racked his brain out just to think of a way out of this desperate situation.
Nevertheless, he could not forgive soone shouting in the middle of him telling his plan to the point that it instigates Julianus to stand up.
Dark flas began to burn inside Ryoumas heart.
And they were gradually eating Ryoumas reason.
(Fine then, should I murder you?)
Such idea crossed Ryoumas mind.
Even if he was the leader of a knight order, if Ryouma ordered the Iga clan to send its best person to perform an assassination, he would die.
Grahart-sama youre too fast at drawing the conclusion, dont you think? Mikoshiba-sama has not yet explained all of it you know? And just like his majesty Julianus had said, we have put a lot of effort just to make this eting happen.
It is up to you to decide if the plan is foolish or not, but first, how about listen to it until the end?
A bright and refreshing voice echoed inside the room, it was a woman voice.
Listening to her voice, the fire of anger inside Ryoumas heart rapidly faded away.
(That was bad Recently, my line of thought has beco sowhat hasty I guess, I felt unconsciously cornered too huh?)
Imdiately making the nuisance disappeared.
That was not a wrong pattern of thought, but one could not live with that alone.
A hasty decision would only create another enemy.
Besides, in this kind of situation, it was better to have more allies even though they were a bit stupid.
Making such ally disappear was only a last resort. -
Marienel-dono Do you find sothing worthy in this mans plan?
Grahart expression beca distorted from her unexpected words. -
Since it was from a General of another country who had also co as a reinforcent, even if Grahart felt dissatisfied, he had no choice but to listen.
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Of course-desuwa. After all, it was quite an interesting plan
Saying that, Eclatia turned her eyes toward Ryouma.
Mikoshiba-sama am I right? Ive heard your na During the civil war last year, you had fought for her majesty Lupis and got a wonderful achievent. Am I right, Elena-sama?
Indeed, he is the best strategist and tactician I know Just like I have said to Grahart-san before, but it seems like he could not believe it
Elena replied while waving her head as if feeling disappointed.
H-However, which part of his plan is worth that much?
Enough, Grahart. Leave the room if you cant listen to Mikoshiba-dono silently.
Being admonished by his lord, Grahart showed a hesitated expression.
Im sorry for interrupting your talk. Grahart seems to have understood his actions as well. Could you continue?
Of course. Your majesty.
Urged by Julianus, Ryouma nodded his head and continue talking about his plan.
Elena-sama He is indeed an able and sharp person
Right, as far as I know, his strategy is top rate.
And also, as an individual warrior
After the talk was over, the only ones who remained inside the room were Eclatia and Elena.
Sitting face to face, they talked among themselves while drinking so wine. -
That was not just a re clever plan, right?
Elena nodded quietly after listening to Eclatias muttering.
I dont think it was just a re clever plan. Since it was also a plan that has been brought out actively during the war council
But then again, it was a plan that no one could realize in the past one year Does Elena-sama think Mikoshiba-sama can do it?
Elena swung her head responding to her question.
Im not sure. Although during the eting, if it was that child I felt he could realize it But to be honest, Im not sure if he could move that northern female fox
Elena didnt lie.
If it was from the viewpoint of possibilities then Ryoumas plan had sufficient odds to succeed.
However, if she was asked if the plan would absolutely succeed, then she would shake her head.
To tell the truth, she thought the plan only had a 50-50 success rate.
What about your thoughts Eclatia-san?
This ti Elena asked Eclatia a question.
Of course Im planning on sending a ssenger this evening. As expected, this plan is too heavy for to take an arbitrary decision But I believe that person would approve this asure.
Elena and Eclatia have no authority to make a decision to ride or not on Ryoumas plan.
However, unlike Rozeria, which had exhausted its national strength and only had little options left, the Mist Kingdom still retained its economic and military power, so much so that it was possible for them to fight for several years alone.
If they thought there was no aning to cooperate with the other two nations, then they could still fight alone.
After thinking about the postwar consequences, I think it is better for us to cooperate Although Im a bit irritated that it has developed just like Mikoshiba-sama had wanted.
Saying that Eclatia shrugged her shoulders while showing a mischievous smile like that of a child.
If Eclatia-san already saw that much, then theres no aning for to say anymore I guess it was a mistake to hold you back after the eting like this?
Theres no such a thing. Im fortunate that I could talk with soone who holds the title of Rozerias White Goddess of War like this.
Oh my, Im a bit embarrassed if soone with the title of Windstorm said that to .
They both then laughed while tilting their glass filled with wine.
Before this I was a bit worried about this war, but thanks to Mikoshiba-sama, I feel a little bit interested in it
A small mutter leaked from Eclatias mouth.
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