Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

The operation of the recapture of the kingdom by the Grand Flam Kingdom has failed. With the betrayal of the former Winheel kingdom nobility, the Great Alexandros Empire is expanding its territory further.

The entire western part of the former Grand Flam territory, 80% of the northern part and the southern part are already under the control of the Great Alexandros Empire. The same applies to the east except for the center and around Band ド ゥ.

It is only a matter of time before the Great Alexandros Empire becomes completely prominent among the three nations, and becomes the ruler of the entire former Grand Flam Kingdom.

That's what the Great Alexandros Empire is promoting to exalt the country, and the reality is a bit different. The Great Alexandros Empire is dominating the Northern Territories of the former Winhealth territory only in its noble territory, and is in a state of enclave.

The rest of the world was turned into an unlawful zone of thieves, with no rulers.

Despite the win, the Great Alexandros Empire has reduced its troops in battle with the Grand Flam Kingdom. Until it recovers, the army is not ready to turn except for the battle with the Kingdom of Fatiras.

In such circumstances, the restoration of security was assigned to the army of the aristocracy, but the army of the aristocracy could reach less than half of the north.

On the other hand, the Grand Flam Kingdom wants to get a counterattack, but it's not easy. There is not enough strength to rematch the Great Alexandros Kingdom.

He chose the strategy of recaptured the royal capital because he lacked enough troops to build a defense game. Even with the reduced strength, it would not be possible to go on the offensive, and it was all he could to defend the area around Bandhu. Before that, it is necessary to develop a new system. The Grand Flam Kingdom was not in a state of movement.

But I can't stay forever. The Great Alexandros Empire has steadily occupied the occupied territory while the Grand Flam Kingdom has not moved.

"The person who was searching for Winheels has returned. In conclusion, I think that the invasion of Winheels should be forgotten."

Meeting seats. To Arnold, the new King of Granfram, Prime Minister Seid reports on the findings of the former Winheel Kingdom.

"……Reason?"

The northern region, which was thought to be the most suitable for territorial expansion. Arnold has no idea what Prime Minister Saed should say should postpone the invasion strategy there.

"It looks wilder than expected. The size of the bandits is considerable and a half-armed army can cause considerable damage."

"What are Alexandros nobles doing?"

"I've failed after trying to defeat him."

"... how big is it?"

Noble family troops betrayed 10,000. Despite the withdrawal battle, it should have not lost a third. The army, which had betrayed shortly after the former King Grand Flam's magic was activated, lost his will to fight and fled.

Arnold can't imagine the size of the bandits who couldn't be defeated, even if there were 8,000 remaining.

"I don't know the whole picture. It seems that the maximum was about 2,000."

"... Two thousand. That means there are a number of bandits of that size."

Twenty thousand isn't what a bandit and a fool can do. But this is not the number that the aristocracy forces fear. Arnold determined that the total number of bandits was many times this.

"Probably. And maybe even more."

"Why is that?"

"Now the northern part is a paradise for thieves. There is a ton of loot, noble mansions, warehouses, etc., and no aristocracy army intervenes."

"Is that so?"

A former royal family and royal family. Originally the Ustein family of the Prime Minister of Lang, who was the lead of the dependent aristocrat. There are a number of ruined noble homes. Aristocrats who follow the Grand Flam Kingdom have also abandoned their northern territories and followed Bandu. The north is a treasure trove for bandits.

"Those who try to take away the treasure left abandoned are not necessarily thieves from the beginning. Employers, folks, etc., rob the treasure. Naturally, the thieves try to steal it, but prevent it. There is one way. "

"What?"

"We're going to be bandits too."

There are plenty of treasures even if you do not compete with each other. Now it works.

"... I think of something ridiculous."

"It's such a situation now, but it may eventually develop into a fight between bandits. If there is an opportunity for an invasion, then it will be."

Until bandits crush and reduce the number. There is no guarantee that the Great Alexandros Empire will not move until that time. That is why Prime Minister Sade said "if any".

"What is the life of the people like that?"

Not all people living in the north have become bandits. Some people are trying to live a normal life without having to deal with evil.

"... I live a reasonable life."

"What does that mean?-Does the Prime Minister say that he is living in peace?"

"that is……"

That should not be. There is no way to live comfortably in a land where thieves are rampant.

"... I can't claim the king of the Grand Flam kingdom, abandoning the suffering people."

"I'm from another country."

"No! The people of the kingdom of Grande Flam! What do you do without thinking?"

Arnold aims to reclaim all territories. All people living on the territory of the former Grand Flam Kingdom are considered to be nationals of their country.

"... I understand your feelings, but think about reality."

"It's real?"

"Now we can't afford to send troops in sympathy for the people. So what do we do if we destroy the troops? What if we can no longer fight Alexandros?"

"that is……"

As Mr. Sade said. You should refrain from dispatching anything but the strategic purpose of defeating the Great Alexandros Empire. It can be seen by Arnold.

"First, build up your power, and then take down the Alexandros Empire and reclaim your territory. Action for the people is then."

"... Lumbard"

"Hah"

Arnold, along with his throne, called Lumbard, the new Knight Guard commander.

"Aristocratic family that had a territory in the north. Can you lead the army to restore security in the north?"

"I'll do it with your order ..."

"Are you the opposite?"

When asked, Lambert Knights did not say he could. Arnold accepted that it was an opposition.

"Even if we defeat bandits and try to restore security, I don't think it will be in Japan's interest."

"The reason is?"

"How many nobles will return to Bandeau?"

"... I see."

The presence of a noble family in the northern territory in Bandhu is not due to their loyalty to the Grande Fram. There is no such nobleman, but many find it difficult to return to the territory alone. If troops could put the north into control of the Grand Flam Kingdom, it would remain in territory.

So you can avoid fighting. If the Great Alexandros Empire attacks the territory, then you have to escape to Bandeau again. There is a hand to surrender depending on the conditions.

"Even if you add more territories, the number of soldiers will only decrease. It looks pretty devastated, so there is no financial benefit. There is no benefit to troop dispatch."

"Really……"

Arnold knows that much. Still, I do not understand my feelings. The restoration of security in the northern part is an idea born of emotion, not profit.

"At this stage, we believe that securing Bandu is a priority."

The Grand Flam Kingdom has given up fighting with the Fathiras Kingdom. To be precise, we have decided not to offer ourselves.

Not a bargain. Now, even if they intervene in the south, they will only turn their opposition to themselves. The idea is that even if a southern territory could be secured, there would only be a revolt of the people there.

It is the idea of the Kingdom of Granfram that it would like to defend Bandhu, not the South, and then re-attempt to regain the royal capital, even if it would fight with the Kingdom of Fathiras.

"... first, west?"

Band ド ゥ is surrounded by mountains and is easy to protect. Roads extend from Kamark in four directions: north, south, east, west, and north.

To the east, a highway connecting Ox and Hashiu did not require immediate response, so it was necessary to strengthen three defenses.

The priority should be given to the west border that leads to the royal capital and the current Imperial capital.

"Yes. We consider the west first, then the south and north.

The south that leads to the Kingdom of Fatiras is second. The defeat of the Fathiras kingdom is not too far away.

"How exactly do you protect it? The gun is not yet easy to prevent that blast."

It's a cannon. The cannon itself is not seen by the members of the Kingdom of Granfram, so it is called an explosive ball from an iron ball that flies and explodes.

"It's not yet. For now, I'm thinking of trying to increase the wall thickness more than usual."

"I hope we can prevent that ..."

"I'm thinking of reinforcing with magic, but here's where we want the help of Fatiras."

It is natural for the magic and magic of earth attributes, but the knowledge of the Fatiraz family is the best. Unfortunately, Charlotte was first class in personal magic, but had little knowledge of magic. The unique magic that comes from years of research cannot be passed on to girls who marry others.

"If you keep building the fort, and later ... is there any chance Alexandros will attack by then?"

"I can't say it's absolute, but I think it's small. Alexandros's damage should be substantial. At least until it recovers, and it's buttoned with Fatilas, there's no invasion I've decided. "

"... I don't think the response will change even if it deviates. I understand.

The consequences of losing former King Grand Fulham, sadly for him, are rare. Arnold has quickly assembled the vassal and is working on things one after another without stagnation.

For the former king, there is no confusion, not because Arnold is excellent, but because he is today the kingdom of Granfram. There are no nobles to complain, and no room to complain. Even if Arnold is silly, his only option is to unite under the New King to overcome this crisis.

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After the meeting, Arnold headed deep into the castle. This is where Ariel and Charlotte are. Go down the corridor and hit the door in front of you when you reach the destination room.

Upon hearing a reply from inside, Arnold opened the door and entered.

"Your Majesty. It's unusual to come at such a time?"

Charlotte was in the room. I'm a little surprised that Arnold has come.

"Oh, I want to change my mind a little ... Is there any Frau?"

Arnold wanted to see Frau, not Charlotte. He looks sad because he can't see the Frau.

"Frau is with Eriel."

"I see ... I can't help it."

Arnold does not offer to go to Aeriel. Arnold knows that Eriel's bad feelings about her have not gone away. I didn't feel like stimulating it.

"... what happened?"

Charlotte wonders about Arnold who visits the room during the day, but only during the day. I know Arnold is terribly busy now.

"I told you first. I want to change my mind."

"In other words, was there something you couldn't do without playing with the Frau?"

There should be other ways to change your mind. Charlotte thought that there was not enough time to come back and choose to play with the Frau.

"... I became king"

"Yeah, yeah, I know."

What now. I thought Charlotte like this.

"I don't feel my father's feelings for the first time as a king."

"Is it your former Majesty who died ..."

Charlotte doesn't have a good impression on Arnold's father. It is because they tried to use themselves politically.

"Before becoming king, I was dissatisfied with my father's way, but I am the same now."

"... the same thing?"

"I can't do anything I want to do. My father may have been the same. As a king, he might have been doing something contrary to his will."

"Do you do that?"

That's what Charlotte is worried about. I can't stand trying to use ourselves for politics like the former king.

"I can't do it, not do it."

"……what?"

"It seems that bandits are rampaging in the north. There is no aristocracy to crack it down.

"I agree……"

Charlotte has no answer to Arnold's question. Charlotte was the daughter of the Hou family. After marrying Arnold in form only, he rarely leaves the castle and knows little about the people's lives.

"I thought I had to save those people as a king, but I couldn't."

"Why?-If your Majesty wants to do that, why not do it?"

"I don't have the power to do it. I don't have the power to persuade the ministries in the first place."

"... then then ... no, I don't understand."

There is no power. Even for that reason, my feelings do not subside. If it fits, I don't want to do anything in the north.

"... What happened to Rion?"

"... I don't know him enough to answer it, but I'm sure I'm not going to give up easily"

Growing up as an orphan in the favela, Rion desperately had the power to protect the deceased Vincent and Aeriel. They did it without giving up what they would otherwise be unable to do.

But I would say to Rion, "I haven't gained any power. I'm helpless and I couldn't protect them."

"That's right. I won't give up ... what can I do ..."

I think it's exactly what Charlotte says. But feelings alone do not solve things. First, don't give up and keep thinking about it. Arnold thought he could do just that.

Arnold walks out of the room. Its feet stop in front of the door.

"... Charlotte. Thank you."

"eh?"

"I'm glad you were there.

"... I'm not doing anything."

"Even so ... it's helpful to have someone who can talk bitches."

Loneliness first felt as a king. Arnold knew that he couldn't show his weakness in front of his ministry. I felt grateful to be able to return to a mere person, not a king.

◇◇◇

Arnold and Charlotte were talking in the room. Aeriel had met Prince Alex of the Ox kingdom he visited. Aeriel doesn't want to see him separately, but Prince Alex is used to it. I'm prepared to have time to talk.

"Oh, looks good. What about this one?"

Prince Alex has prepared many gifts. And a gift to the Frau. If it were a gift to myself, I would go back without asking questions, but when it comes to the Frau, as expected, Aeriel hesitates. This is a thoughtful operation.

"Okay, this is a special one for this time.

"Hmm!"

Prince Alex picked up a small sword tailored for Frau. But the black glowing blade doesn't seem very child-friendly. The eyes of Frau who saw it are shining.

"It's not just looking cool. This sword has a built-in fire attribute magic. It makes it easier to use magic swords.

"Wow!"

Prince Alex succeeded in taking Frau in a good mood. But Eriel, who is looking sideways, has a bitter look.

"... Hey, I'm grateful, but aren't there any more girls?"

Prince Alex's gifts are knight uniform, armor, sword and armor. Although Frau is happy, he wants to make her look more girly.

"Have you heard that Frau likes this style?"

"Yes. I originally dressed it, but I liked it strangely."

You have to be strong to go on a journey to find Lion. With that in mind, Aeriel was training a young Frau. Not only did he teach the sword to Sol, but he also imitated Leon's outfit as a training at that time, but Frau loved the knight's outfit so much that he would not wear any other outfit Had become.

"If you look like this, you look exactly like your father."

"Is that so?"

Unfortunately, Frau does not inherit the beauty of Lion. I'm wondering if it's too beautiful to be alive.

"Hey, hiding the lower half of your face like this looks exactly like it."

"Huh? That's true."

Frau certainly resembles Rion when his plump cheeks hide. Aeriel, who has been with me all the time, has noticed this for the first time.

"Because my face changes when I'm a kid, but I can't tell if I'm on my side all the time. Princess Frau has beautiful eyes like both, so if she grows up and her cheeks are clean, she will definitely be a beautiful woman What? "

Prince Alex explained why Aeriel was surprised.

"Are you familiar?"

Alex is always a sick person, but now he looks quite mature.

"I'm still a parent of five children."

"Five?"

"Oh, please don't get me wrong. I don't mean I have a lot of concubines.

"... Speaking of which, who is Prince I?"

Prince Alex has an older brother. This was something I knew from the beginning, but this was the first time I had heard of him. After hearing the story of the child, I suddenly wanted to hear it. What about you as your brother, not the first prince?

"On the contrary, I'm a serious person, a person with great ambition, and a very talented man. If I was born in a more powerful country than a small country, I might take the world."

"... I can tell you that much."

Solid praise. I never thought that Prince Alex would praise his brother. And the next king of the Ox kingdom was such an excellent person.

"Before. But when I knew a man, I came to think my brother was glad I was born in the Ox Kingdom."

"Maybe it's Leon?"

"Yes. If you're a poor prince or king in a big country, you'll have to fight. I understand how reckless it is."

In other words, Prince Alex's reputation for Lion is even higher than his complimented brother. Eriel is worried about the reason for evaluating Rion so far.

"... Hey, can I ask?"

"Anything you can answer"

"What do you know?"

Prince Alex knows information about Leon that he does not know. Aeriel believes this is true.

"... The times are wild. In the wild, heroes are drawn to the stage, even if they don't want to. This is what I know."

"Yes. I know one such person."

"Yes, that person is a hero, and everyone will eventually know him."

"……Thank you"

There is a situation that Prince Alex cannot clearly say. In it, Prince Alex tried to tell Airiel what he could do. Rion always tells Eriel that he will appear.