The armies of the Weila Empire reached the shores of the Towa kingdom.
A large number of vessels were not attacked in any way and were unnaturally welcomed as hostiles.
"This is what Jed did."
Louisa laughs invincibly.
I was just about to instruct them to lay a defense net along the coast in order to take a position first.
A message will be sent to her.
"Dear Luina! The fifth messenger from the East Japan Empire has arrived!There are also the people of the Holy Republic and the men of the Alliance!
Still?
The Warlord who stood beside Louisa received a message with a bitter, crushed face.
The battle is not stuck.The Wella Empire is not exhausted enough to fight.Originally, the messengers at this time were usually driven away.
But if the Holy Republic and Zid come out, that won't be the case.
"Let's meet.Are you making a place?
"Not yet. How about the Warlord's Office on board?"
"Very well. Get through there.We're on our way. "
Louisa turned her heel back.
Follow them, Warlords.Of course, Yui was there.
Louisa glances at Yui.
"The Holy Republic has come.Probably a "Protected Territory" offer. "
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"It's what I expected.The plague was spreading.It's a convenient excuse for them. "
……
Looks like Louisa's talking to herself.
But in fact, Luina talked about the subtlety of Yui's expression.
"Rest assured. I'll do what you want."
The words included kindness.
Apart from the ruthless Empress, there's something else.
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It was the Waylah Empire's military vessel that guided us when we offered to see Luina.
One of them is huge, a maze that is convincing even if it is said to be a castle if you only look inside.
"Long time no see. Jeed, Solia.And nice to meet you.The fifth head is Atou Harkiyo. "
It was like a room for some kind of meeting.
Luina is sitting in the middle and looking at us.Yui was behind it, and the Warlords who had seen the surroundings were waiting.
Solia and Atou thanked him.
"Long time no see."
"Nice to meet you. Empress Louisa."
It's a scene where I get pretty nervous.
There are signs that a little battle is about to take place.
I'm late, too.
Oh, it's been a while.
And I gave it back.
... no, should I honor you?
It's a changed place.
But I still don't remember the honorific words, so I'm afraid I'll be rude and rude.
"I need to check something first.Why is Jed here?
Luina looked at me and asked me.
It is true that from her point of view, it would be uncomfortable.
I'm helping Solia and the others.
Help?
"I'm transporting medicine.Did you see the dragon fly?
"Oh, you did it again."
Kuku. And Louisa laughs.
I don't know what's funny, but I think you've convinced me.
"So you're not against us?
"Oh, I'm not gonna do that."
I didn't plan to intervene in the war from the beginning.
I was indirectly involved by bringing in the Black Dragons.
I see. How's Queena, by the way?
"Hmm? Yeah, I'm fine."
Hmm. Good.
I didn't expect such a question from Louisa.
Queena's story was that family relationships were rare.Did you care because you found out you could use Queena?
"Well, let's get down to business.I wonder why you came to see me. "
Solia answered Louisa's question.
"In the future, the territory of the Fifth Mandate has become the protectorate of our Holy Republic."
"I know you're in charge of the extraction.But don't you think we'll ever reply "Yes, I understand"?
"This is not free either.The Holy Republic will provide the corresponding compensation on behalf of the Fifth Mandate. "
Gold. Money is important.So what about the territory?There will be four more in East Japan. "
"... I'm in the middle of a protection visit right now."
"Wait for that?You want me to be ready to intercept?
From here on out, it's not the part to make up for with money.
And I don't think Louisa's going to solve it with money alone.
"Could you wait a week?And the Holy Republic has nothing to do with the struggle between East Japan and the Waylah Empire. "
"A week. There's no reason to wait that long."
"... Reason"
Luina's not looking for anything.
There's something she wants.
Thorea is trying to find it, but she can't find it.
Louisa smiles.
"If they refuse to visit the Protected Territory, the Wayland Empire will take that territory."
"That's something the Holy Republic can't even know about."
"However, Jid also attacked Tohoku together.How about this?
Nah!
Solia gets stuck in words on Louisa's offer.
I see, that's it.
"Ji, let Mr. Zide invade the enemy land....!
"But besides that, what if we can also make our stepsisters wait a week?
"And this...."
Solia argues against it.
But I don't have the card that Solia also has.I can't seem to find a word to return.
Or maybe Solia had another line of compromise, but I wonder if my nomination came as a surprise.
(Out of the question, if you think about it, it's something Louisa would suggest.)
Put me in there, and we can stop the Wella Empire from getting hurt.
In addition to the compensation for the naval war, it would be delicious to get other territories as well.
"- I'm responsible!So please don't quit anymore - Yui!
The voice of Atou echoed unexpectedly.