Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

It was a bit exaggerated to say the day of the decisive battle between Mercury and Sol. The decision was quickly followed. Mercury is one of Bandou's young players who fought for one or two, but he was too bad.

Sol is a swordsman who is said to be one of the elite kings of the Royal Knight, who will eventually gain the strongest title. Mercury is not the opponent.

Of course, at this stage, it is limited. If Mercury continues to hone his sword's skills in the future, there is a good chance it could be equal or better. After all, Mercury's father, Kiel and other bandeau leaders, are now stronger than Sol.

The difference between the two is the difference between those who have learned swords on a daily basis as a former local royal tribe and those who have trained for extraordinary situations such as battles and wars. Simply put, the difference between soldiers and those who are not. Mercuries still have a sweet spot.

"Hey?"

After the fight against Mercury, Sol talks to Leon.

"What? What?"

"What's not. I know you're busy, but what about watching your subordinates if you watch them properly?"

Despite his presence, Rion was eager to read the letter she had in her hand. Sol is blaming it.

"I'm a little bit better at me, and I've seen it before fighting."

"If so, isn't it the Lord's responsibility to see how his men fight?"

"This is not to see how Mercury is fighting, but to teach Mercury to others about the reality outside Bandeau."

Don't be upset by knowing the power of the kingdom as you grow up, like the keels. Rion knows that if the Mercuries still aim for independence, that's fine. Rion is not in a laughable position if it is an impossible dream. Rion has a similar reckless purpose.

"Mercury!"

"……Yes"

"How long are you going to be depressed?"

"Hah, but as Leon's guard ..."

"In a small battle, I can still protect myself as myself. What I need as a guard to protect me is to be able to fill it when I have a chance. You can do it just by stretching it. ''

Rion says he just puts on his body, but that means giving up his life. It is not easy.

"Yes! Of course, I will spare my life!"

But Mercury responded immediately. In the form of giving the right answer to abandon life.

"So you don't need to be depressed, right?"

"Hah!"

Turning from his depressed appearance, Mercury's face is flushing with joy. Rion's words received her recognition as her guard.

"Then next, lead a hundred horses and prepare for a mock battle."

"Equestrian war ... I understand! Hey! It's a mock battle!

Mercury appears to be overwhelmed and instructs other guards. The surroundings became rushed.

"Is it possible to win a horse?"

"Let's stay away from the territory, and it's been a long time since I've seen the guards. I don't know how well I've trained."

"... if you trained properly?"

"Now you know the reality"

What Rion says is that he actually has that much power. Sol's feelings tightened.

"... I see. Bandou warriors, even younger."

"Be prepared for that too. I'm looking forward to the equestrian battle. I'll keep an eye on it."

"... I'm not your subordinate"

"I know. But did you accompany me to learn a lot? Then I have to look for something to teach. "

"... I think it's good. Look closely with your eyes. You'll see that it's different from us in Nigata."

Sol did not do anything to know the Battle of Bandu. He trained his own apprentice knights to get the same or better moves.

Though still short, Sol is confident that the movement has changed considerably. Considering that it was a great opportunity to show the results to Rion, Sol also hoped for a mock fight with great enthusiasm.

However, Sol had forgotten the words Lyon told the Bandeau captains. The word that a guard can move as he wants. The opponent of the mock battle is the guard.

"Don't stop your feet! Full speed left!"

Sol is giving instructions to the horse following behind. However, the actual subsequent movement has not been performed as instructed. He was hesitating which of the left and right guards to follow, and had dropped his horse's foot.

Suddenly, an inverted guard squadron attacks. At the place where the horse's legs fell, the guard knights who were further leaned back fell one after another by a mock spear.

"I'm shaking! I'm going forward anyway!"

Sol managed to shake off the guard behind him, but he was already late. When she tried to run a horse, she was interrupted by the guards and further disturbed the formation.

In this situation, the guard comes in from just beside. The apprentice guard knights were attacked by the illusion that they should have started fighting with the same number, but with many times more enemies.

There are no controls at all, with the platoon being torn apart by shreds of guards. They are shot down one after another from a horse whose foot has completely stopped.

"Once scattered! The reconvergence point!"

Sol tried to disperse his troops, but the instructions were too late. No gathering, no horses were safe now.

"It's over! The Guard has won!"

Rion's voice resounds. Sol knew that he had stopped his mock fight before the annihilation took place. No more defeat.

Rion's words before the mock battle became reality. Sol knew his immatureness as a unit.

"……How was it?"

Don't hesitate to ask the depressed Sol, Rion asks.

"As you can see."

"Oh, it was a complete defeat. But that's not what I'm hearing. How do you fight the next time you fight? Go for the same thing or take another fight to break it."

"……not that yet"

"Huh? Do you not think?"

"It's just over."

Sol thought he was making fun of himself, who lost to Leon. However, at such times, Leon does not do such wasteful things.

"Did you not think about it when you lost?"

"what?"

"Whatever way you think about it, you couldn't win any more? At that point, wouldn't you analyze your opponent for the next battle? You give up quickly."

"that is……"

"It doesn't help. I thought I'd use it if there was an opinion."

Mercury and Sol were shocked more than losing to the Guard. Rion himself, in any situation, is thinking about the next. Even if you lose once, never give up, for the next victory. It is a common sense. However, Sol thinks how much the whole Kingdom Knight Corps is doing.

To learn a lot on the side of Leon was ordered by the commander of the Knights of the Guard, but Sol himself wanted it. Learn from Rion, eventually exceed Rion. I thought so, but Sol knew he wouldn't be able to keep up with himself.

At the same time, I felt a little bit more aware of the Bandu forces. Is he really needed for Lion? Serving while thinking so is painful. Those who were confident in themselves would be even more so.

Knowing this is by no means a good thing. Sol knows that too.

"Find a way to win. Be sure."

It is important to have a feeling like Rion who will not give up.

"Yes.

This is what it is. This is not enough in Rion. I'm always thinking better than now. To catch up, Rion is also trying to move forward with all his might. It's hard for the chase.

"... and if so, then ..."

Still, Sol speaks bullishly. I think that if I do not hunt down myself, I will not be able to cross Lion.

"Oh, what is going to happen? What are you going to think about? I have to think so that I won't lose.

Leon was so deep in his thoughts that he could no longer see his surroundings. Sol looks at Rion with a complex expression. The expression is a mixture of respect and fear, fear and fear, and various emotions.

◇◇◇

The messenger of friendship from the Ox kingdom came earlier than expected. It is an annoying story for Lions. What's more, if the harbinger arrived a day before, there is no time to prepare slowly.

In the end, it was decided that there would be no formal response, and that we would normally welcome him. There is something wrong with your opponent. The reason is that diplomacy is far from diplomacy, because if you're a complainer, you can't get along.

As a result, this was no problem at all. At least the messenger was someone who knew exactly what was going on.

"I'm sorry for a sudden visit"

"No. I'm sorry that I couldn't provide enough hospitality to welcome messengers from neighboring countries."

It started with such a greeting. Bandu is relieved.

"It's Alex Dante, the second prince of the Ox kingdom."

"I'm Lion Frey, who is in charge of Bandeau."

Next, introduce yourself. The opponent claimed the second prince. When the prince had arrived, the tension returned to Bandou. The messengers who pass by do not think they will bring anything bad. However, this tension will be broken by Prince Alex's words.

"Let's call it Lion."

"... Huh?"

"Is Viscount Frey a stranger?"

"It's another person."

"Well, can Leon understand the joke? This is good."

Prince Alex is smiling so happy, but Leon cannot. I am not angry at the call. I don't like what Prince Alex called the Viscount. How do you know the rank of a lord of another nation, albeit adjacent, just given? It is decided because I checked.

"Would you please let me know your business where you feel a little relaxed by the Prince's joke?"

"Isn't it necessary not to rush to talk so much?"

“Yes. I can't even talk. "

There is the question of what you actually came to do. But many are just rushing to talk.

"Did you not tell the friendship messenger?"

"No, I'm listening, but we don't know diplomacy, so we're worried about accepting it."

"Hmm. Is that something?"

Even if you know diplomacy, you will not receive it. The Ox Kingdom is formally an ally of the Grand Flam Kingdom. As a partner to deepen friendship, the One Viscount cannot be balanced. There is no doubt that Prince Alex has a purpose that cannot be made public.

"If I had more time, the royal capital could have called someone who could serve as a prince's opponent. Or would it be the royal capital?"

"No, I'm not going to take that much of a deal. This time, I'm really friendly, well, to put it simply, I'm coming to say thanks."

"Is it thank you?"

"It's less than the bustle of Kamark, but the border towns of our country are getting more and more vibrant, thanks to Rion's quick move to secure the roads."

"No, thank you for your cooperation."

"No, no, compared to the difficulties of protecting the land where monsters actually infest, what Japan is doing is not a big deal."

"... Do demons actually appear?"

Feeling strange to Prince Alex's statement, Rion repeated the same words and questioned.

"Did you not know?"

Fortunately, for Prince Leon, it seemed that Prince Alex had no need to hide. Otherwise, they had to do bargains they didn't want to do.

"Are there no demons in Ox Kingdom?"

"Oh, yes."

"Are you also in Hashiu?"

"I don't know for sure, but I haven't heard of any monster damage."

"Is that so……"

Rion thought what this fact meant, but is now not allowed to sink into thought.

"That's why it's thanks to Leon that logistics has gone through our country. The Kingdom of Merica, which seems to be actively working on the lords of your neighboring country, is not doing well. If it goes well, I'm in trouble here. ''

"Well, but the economy isn't going to last forever, because monster suppression is on track."

"Rion's success. It's complicated. I know you shouldn't be pleased with the misfortunes of other nations.

"We need to be prepared while the economy is on."

The talk has moved in the direction Rion wants. In order to prepare ahead, cooperation with the neighboring kingdoms of Okus and Hashiu is indispensable. If this talk triggered that, it would be great for Lion.

"That's right, so I'd like to get another one, Rion."

"to me?"

"I've heard that highway safety isn't the only one attracting people to Kamark."

"... I'm trying to do that, but what about?"

After all, things can't go any better. It seems that the kingdom of Ox hopes for unilateral enjoyment, not cooperation.

"Humility is not necessary. The best eastern entertainment district, Kamark. This name is heard in Japan."

"... are you interested in that kind of thing?"

Speaking of red-light districts, it still sounds good, but it is a city that collects all the elements that make up the body: women, bakuchi, and sake. It's not something a prince of a nation thinks.

"We are a poor country with no remarkable industries. If we want to enrich that country, we have to do something different from other countries."

He is trying to imitate Kamark, saying that he is different from other countries. The Ox Kingdom seems to have no resistance to this. But Leon doesn't always think it's wrong. It is, in a sense, a good governor to think that it would be good if the nation, whether imitated or whatever, would enrich it.

"... Is there a similar city in the Ox Kingdom? I feel like they will fall together."

However, if a similar town is actually created on the other side of the border, it will attract customers. It does no harm to the Bandhu side.

"I don't have to worry about that. A similar city will be created elsewhere."

"For example, the border with the Kingdom of Merica?"

"……Oh dear"

The border of the Ox kingdom is not limited to Bandhu, the border with the kingdom of Granfram. There are the northern kingdom of Hashiu and the southern kingdom of Merica, and even the eastern border. Lion is an example, as the border with the Kingdom of Merica is the busiest border, but it is clear that the Kingdom of Ox is not going to end there.

"Nevertheless, less money falls on our city, because the largest number of merchants from the Ox Kingdom comes from."

"Maybe it is"

"But I don't think it's necessary to come and tell us about creating a red light district. No matter what your country does, we can't stop it."

"... I wonder if I could refer to it."

Just creating a red-light district does not make Rion say. Kamark is not renowned for its size, but for its quality of service.

Prince Alex has said he wants to use its reputed service and business know-how. It's a good story about insects.

"What's the merchant's way in this city?"

"Well, that's it."

"... What about that? I don't think the merchant is lightly teaching her way."

"I want you to do something with Leon's mouth."

"I'm the lord, but it's difficult to enforce it."

"Can you do it anyway?"

"No, that's why"

"That's not the case. If you're a merchant, you'll definitely hear what you say when you revoke your business license."

"……So that's it"

At least Prince Alex doesn't seem to be very trustworthy. Indeed, this word cannot be said in front of himself.

"How about?"

"What will happen to my city? I'm going to step on and kick if you're ready to be resentful of a merchant, and as a result you'll fall to tax revenue. But I have no choice but to refuse. "

"... I think it's some kind of compensation."

"So, can you eliminate the tariffs on those who do business in my city?"

I can't stop talking about it. Lion gave a specific proposal.

"Is tariff elimination ...?"

It seems to have been expected to some extent, and there is no surprise to Prince Alex.

"If there is no tariff, some merchants will use it in my city. Still, it is delicate whether it can compensate for the decrease in overall revenue."

"... What are those tariffs? Are they all tariffs on the border with the Grand Flam?"

"No, it's a tariff on those who want to do business in our city, so it's on other borders."

Leon further expands the range of tariffs that Prince Alex has described as such a daunting task. Alex's attempt to lower the hurdle at the beginning of the negotiations was simply misfired.

"I can't do that. I'm not sure if I'm going to do business in Bandhu, crossing the border with another country."

"Isn't it ok to get a refund later? I will issue a deed here. Take it back to your country and the customs duties paid will be returned."

"HM……"

Prince Alex began to seriously consider Leon's proposal. Judgment that there is a possibility of yielding. He has been shown to be concerned about tariffs, but in reality it is not.

The Kingdom of Ox has the distinction of being an ally of the Grande Flam, but in fact it is a subordinate country and the tariffs are fairly low. In this case, the kingdom of Ox has been moistened by border duties with countries other than the kingdom of Granfram, but since we know that it is only now, we are moving on to the next measure. It doesn't make sense to stick too much.

"How is it?"

"There is room for consideration."

"I see. I'm looking forward to the results. When will the next visit be made?"

"Oh no, tariffs are okay. You can make a promise without consulting your Majesty."

Although he was quick to say something like the end of the talks, Prince Alex was in trouble. The Ox Kingdom is seeking cooperation. I want to talk a little in a single talk.

"Is that so?"

"Ah. I have this level of authority."

"Yes, but I have to consult with the royal capital. I need that time, so I'd rather return to my country."

There is no need to hurry the Bandhu side at all. The decision must be reached before people return to the trade route with the southern United Kingdom.

"……Really"

Prince Alex's look is the most depressed ever.

"If you want to know the way of a merchant in my city, I think it is best to become a customer."

"To customers ..."

"Well, why don't you say that you want to turn your Highness Prince into a prostitute? Then choose someone with you."

"... I'm a companion."

A prince of a country. A person of decent status is accompanying. Even for work, there is resistance in visiting the Ichii prostitute.

"Can't you go in and out of the prostitute? But there are good reasons for our city to be declared the best in the east. Should it not be considered a prostitute?"

Rion knew it and invited her. They are seeking the status of the messengers of the Kingdom of Ox.

"What is it?"

"If you don't like it, you'll be happy to make your customers sleeves. The prostitutes in this city have what they can. Of course, it's only for the finest whore, the filthy."

"A customer in a sleeve?"

"In a nutshell, if you don't like it, you won't do it."

"Isn't that a business?"

"Yes. I'm proud, not money. This is what the city's darlings value most. Conversely, if you like it, you're recognized as a man."

"HM……"

"The reputation of being a man recognized by Bandhu's dad is worth the money."

"……So that's it"

Although it's a complete sales talk, Prince Alex is convinced that Rion is so confident that he can talk. It is a vase that Rion thinks.

"Do you want to try it?"

Finally, Leon speaks a provocation. Rion asks if he is confident that the luxury prostitutes in the city will be recognized. Prince Alex couldn't find a word to avoid this provocation.

And one more. A sales complaint is created in the entertainment district of Kamark.

The rejected prostitute is in the city of Kamark, until the prince of a country is invited to end up with his concubine. In order to drop her, you need not only money but also the ability as a man. If you are confident, if you want to name yourself as a man, you should look down on it. The rumors spread with the invitation.