Wortenia Senki Volume 6 10

Volu 6 Chapter 10

Translator: HASUTSUKI, Editor: Chaz

Today, a heavy air dominated the Rozeria Kingdom Queens office.

The reason was obvious.

It was because of the result of those who were tasked to deliver Baron Mikoshiba Ryoumas letter of summoning.

I see He easily responded just like that huh?

Lupis who was just finished doing her day to day work leaned back in her chair and sighed, while ltina kept looking at her.

In ltinas eyes, confusion and fear could be seen.

She knew that she didnt want to cause more anxiety for her beloved Queen but ltina, as one of her trusted aides, cannot afford to misreport the result.

Yes I believed that he would give us so response, but I never thought it would be this quickly

Mikoshiba Ryouma had managed to solidify his rule over the northern Rozeria, there was no ti left.

Normally it would be hard to rule over the new territory.

Most of the ti, a politician would try to taxas much as possible without thinking about ruling over it.

Nonetheless, Mikoshiba Ryouma responded to the call, easily outside of Lupis prediction.

Of course, normally such news should bring rejoice.

In any case, it was a subpoena issued by the Rozeria Kingdom House of Lords.

One could say it had trendous influence.

It can be said that the letter was comparable to one of those issued by the Royalty.

Of course, this ti, he was only being summoned as a witness.

It was different situation compared to one where he needs to co as a defendant.

That was why it was natural that Mikoshiba Ryouma answered the summons almost imdiately.

However, Lupis and ltina could not feel happy, despite such good news.

After all, up until now, Mikoshiba Ryouma had been betrayed many tis over.

But then What do you think hes thinking?

Toward Queen Lupis question, ltina could only tilt her head in wonder as well.

It was a question from her beloved Queen.

If it was ltina from a long ti ago, she would force so answer even if it was forced.

The current ltina could not do it however.

She realized that answering sothing that she didnt understand will only cause confusion

To be honest, if it was I would think straightforwardly, receive the sentence written in the letter at face value and co as a witness

Do you think, that Mikoshiba would naively make such judgnt?

No Such a possibility is very low.

Saying that ltina sighed.

It was because they wanted to kill the man nad Mikoshiba Ryouma that theyd given him the Wortenia territory and the rank of a Baron.

It was nearly impossible for a rcenary of unknown origin and not a citizen of the Rozeria Kingdom to enter its aristocracy.,Thatwas why he was given a reward that was unthinkable if one were to see it from the ti before the civil war, although the award was such remote area.

In her defense, for the sake of national security, she could not tolerate such aggressive talent serving another country.

Although Elena advised to make him a subordinate, it was Lupis who decided to purge Mikoshiba Ryouma.

It can be said that the words of when the enemy is defeated, the victorious soldiers can be killed off was true

The greatest enemy of a powerful person was a too competent subordinate, no matter which part of the world one ca from.

Lupis had decided not to kill Mikoshiba Ryouma.

No, rather, she could not choose to kill him due to the eerie feeling that Mikoshiba Ryouma could survive.

As the result of that decision, Baron Mikoshiba Ryouma had managed to expand his territory to the whole northern Rozeria Kingdom.

She knew that he was an able and sharp person, but looking at how fast he grew, Lupis could not help but sigh.

As expected, we cannot let him have the northern territory no matter what

In response to those words, ltina nodded her head.

Of course. Regardless of the facts of the conflict, having the entire northern region under his rules aside, but having the many northern noble houses getting destroyed, it would be the sa as trying to consolidate his rule.

That was the problem of this war.

In the Rozeria Kingdom, a war between the ten noble households, Earl Salzberg and Baron Mikoshiba Ryouma was not the biggest problem.

Many skirmishes between lords happen, so were because of village wells, so were because of territorial rights of forests where their citizen picked firewood.

Of course, those issues then would be solved by using national law.

However, in this world, where the technology of communication was scarce, there was not enough ti or ability to judge each individual.

That was why the rule of law was very fragile.

Therefore, most of the ti, the battle between local lords would be solved between themselves and be done with

In other words, the winner preference takes precedence.

But

Still I can not allow this, as a ruler Absolutely couldnt

The problem this ti was a grey zone in the Rozeria Law.

Speaking of the northern Rozeria, it encompasses a vast land tract that was nearly a fifth of the whole kingdom.

Combined with Wortenia peninsula, Baron Mikoshiba Ryouma would have territory comparable to all of the southern kingdom combined.

That was a size Lupis could not just ignore.

There was also the question of whether or not Baron Mikoshiba Ryouma would willing serve the Rozeria Kingdom with such a vast territory and population.

If we consider the whole territory he has now, Baron Mikoshiba has one-third of the Rozeria Kingdom territory under him. It is unthinkable for a retainer to have such vast territory.

Having said that much, ltina stopped talking as it felt like she had said too much

However, it seems that ltinas concern was aningless for Lupis.

I guess youre right That man is probably aiming for independence If he is the Mikoshiba Ryouma I know, he would definitely aim for that.

Agony appeared in Lupis expression.

It was sothing that she didnt want to admit.

However, theres no other possibility other than that.

Having a retainer aiming for independence.

That made it sound like Lupis was unsuitable for being a ruler.

Your Majesty

ltina knew.

From the day Lupis sat on her throne as a Queen, she had sacrificed many things.

ltina also realized that Lupis heart was already broken.

That was why ltina had sworn from the bottom of her heart that she would follow her lord until the end.

(But I wont let that man do whatever he wanted. By whatever ans necessary)

At that mont, a dark fla appeared inside ltinas eyes.