Atou's mansion was an old-fashioned wooden one.
The furniture was not a table or chair, but a cushion that would contain cotton, so I sat there.
It is me and Solia who face Atou.
"So what's your favor?
Solia asked a straightforward question.
Well, we don't have time to chat.I could have imagined Atou's request.I'm sure Solia will be the same.
"--Could you please make our fifth mandate part of your country?"
Or is that it?
It was an unimaginable word.
"The Waylah Empire is attacking us.I know it uses detection magic, but the Empire will arrive soon. "
The military power of Tohoku seemed to be mainly devoted to naval warfare.
The continent will not be able to defeat the Weila Empire with its boulders.
Or maybe they have enough power to override it... but I've disabled their soldiers.
There is no more magic to resist.
I feel sorry for you.But we can't let them kill us.I have no choice but to convince you.
"The Holy Republic has one system."
"The system?
"It is said to be a 'protective territory'.It's a system that protects countries that have been hit by food crises, disasters, or plagues like East Japan. "
"I see... such a thing"
Ask Atou to eat it.
It is a system that can only be saved from him.Of course.
"However, there are several conditions for this."
"Conditions?"
"In the future, we will be invited to join the 'coalition' guided by the Holy Republic.Well, even though we're in a coalition, we're just trying to make alliances in different countries. "
"Alliance...?"
Atou shows difficulty.
In the future, you may be in a position to be exploited in any way.I don't think so.
But Solia keeps shaking it off.
"Rest assured.Alliance conditions don't help each other or attack each other.That's all. "
"I know you can't attack.But what exactly does it mean to help each other?
"If there is a country that has been hit by the Union's food crisis, everyone will share it.If a country is hit by a disaster, everyone sends in people and supplies to help with recovery.If you are attacked by a great Power, everyone will send their soldiers to help you.A federation is something like this. "
In other words, is it like a community?
In a sense, there is something similar to the Wayland Empire.
Subordinate in the Weila Empire and united in discussions in the Holy Republic.
By doing so, we retain power.
"But are we familiar with the Union?It's so far away from one island..... "
"I don't think you need to worry about that.There are so many other species in our coalition. "
"Hmm, is that so?That's... helpful for my territory... "
Atou has a bad tooth cut.
You seem to be trying to keep on doing something rather hard to say.
You realized that, Solia blocked the line.
"Can you stop the Waylah Empire?Is that right? "
"... yes. Mr. Zide's power is beyond doubt, but the strength of some countries can still be heard across the ocean.I don't want to bother you. "
I wondered because I was worried about it.
"Nh. I'm not from the Holy Republic, am I?
"Eh!? Really!? Then why the Holy Republic?"
"I'm a member of an organization called the Alliance.That's why we're working together. "
"Oh, is that so?What a gentle...!
"Yes! That's right!Mr. Geed is...!
Shit.
I missed the conversation.
"Ah, let me tell you something, but let's get back to business.The Holy Republic can stop the Waylah Empire, right?
"Ha! That's right....!
The two of you take it easy.
Then Solia coughs up and returns to business.
"The Holy Republic does not have enough power to stop the Waylah Empire.Even if the countries of the current union come together, it doesn't make sense. "
"Well, that doesn't make sense."
"Don't worry. That is only in terms of force.The Holy Republic has another means.If I may say so, that is the weapon of the Holy Republic. "
"Religion... right?
"Did you know?"
Somewhat surprisingly, Solia says.
"Yes, there used to be a person who became a swordsman after receiving Astaire's trust from Tohoku."
Surely Solia said the same thing.
That must have inspired Tohoku to find out about Astaire.
"It's embarrassing, but now it's true, and it's true Astian."
I see.No, I'm sure you have a lot at your disposal.We in Tohoku have a lot of secularism because we believe that people make up everything, but not many people cross the sea to go to your religion. "
Hee, is that so?I thought the Holy Republic knew everything about the plague. "
"--The Waylah Empire also has true Astian followers.The Empire doesn't want us to fight. "
I see.
Especially in Tohoku, it cannot be reached unless it passes through the sea.It will take a few days.The route of travel is troublesome.
He's stepping on the idea that he doesn't want to take over the Holy Republic or religion and make it his enemy.
Really? I see.... in that case, I would definitely like you to accept the offer of protection. "
"However, I will only add one more condition."
Conditions…?
Solia is holding her index finger all the time.
Oh, there's only one.There is something that needs to be resolved.