Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

Heading with Grand Duke Devonis to another room in the hotel, there was already the figure of King Melvin and Prince Josiah, as well as the Duke of Driscoll. Following the Grand Duke, when he entered the room in a courtesy, all three of them stood up to welcome this one.

"This, Your Majesty. And Your Highness, the Duke is with us. I'm sorry to keep you waiting."

"No, it's a happy day. I was just slowly having a cup of tea and laughing."

King Melvin laughed calmly as the Grand Duke greeted him.

"I've been waiting for you, Grand Duke. I am truly delighted that we have successfully celebrated this time of day."

Prince Josiah rises and greets the Grand Duke who has entered the room. Grand Duke Devonis smiles back at Prince Josiah.

"For such an old bone... Your Highness has taken a great deal of trouble"

"No. I hope this meeting will be a bright one for the future of the Kingdom of Verdogal… and for the future of the Royal Family, the Grand Duke and the Duke"

Grand Duke Devonis snorts at the words.

"And the Embassy. Thank you for being here today. You wouldn't have visited today without the help of the ambassador."

"Welcome, thank you. But with the work of His Highness Josiah, I was wondering if it was possible."

If Prince Josiah had not been willing to bridge the Grand Duke's house with the Duke's, he would not have been in this situation, even if various other problems had been solved.

As far as I'm concerned, it's easier to do my job as ambassador of the other world, and if you say thank you, you should also say it from me, because it means that if domestic stability proceeds, you will also have an attitude against demons that just went ahead.

"This is a pleasure to meet you, Grand Duke. But our situation made me rub my mind to the end, and I did something I'm sorry for."

The Duke of Driscoll greets the Grand Duke and then apologizes for the inconvenience that has caused him to rub since he arrived at Termwilds.

"No, if it's the circumstances of the Dream Demon case, we hear it from His Highness Josiah. The Duke, of course, has nothing to do with Lord Leslie."

"It would be helpful if you could say that. Thank you very much for your help, Ambassador."

With that said, the Duke has turned a gentle grin on me. This one responds in a courtesy.

And again - the Grand Duke and the Duke turn to each other. There was slight tension and silence.

The Duke broke his expression and opened his mouth as if to soothe the tense air, and King Melvin also said something, but it was the Grand Duke who took the first action.

Quietly put your right hand forward. That's what the Grand Duke did.

Shake hands, that's for sure...... It may be easy to understand as a form of reconciliation or reconciliation.

The Duke seemed slightly surprised that he had asked for a handshake from his elder, the Grand Duke, but when he grinned again he nodded and took the Grand Duke's hand. The air that was straining rapidly became foggy. King Melvin also closed his eyes quietly, and Prince Josiah seemed relieved.

"The fact that the people around me have eaten so far, and I, the elderly, don't take the initiative, is also somewhat inappropriate. I can't bother His Majesty or His Highness."

"I see. Sure, it might be impeccable to overlap words with this before making up."

The Duke nodded at the words of the Grand Duke. And King Melvin tells both of them too.

"The royal family was not particularly antithetical to the Grand Duke or the Duke family... but it is true that there was a problem with the way they were involved. Because there were certainly kings in the past who wanted the two families to tow each other. Until today, the misconduct of the two families is also to extricate themselves from the royal immorality"

If the interests of the two nobles, the Grand Duke and the Duke, collide, lead to greater royal influence.

It may not only be about Kanayama, but it may also include a general collision about various interests.

"But didn't the royal family then conduct mediation and suppress the spark until today brilliantly"

"Sure. It doesn't mean that generations of our masters weren't responsible in the first place. A fire that's too big can only be harmful. Besides... with me, what happened in the Royal Palace has one end of the blame. Believe your criticism is correct and don't doubt it, whatever the outcome of believing it is your role…"

And the Grand Duke waves the worn.... You're talking about the attempted assassination of Mallane.

"If you're going to say that, let me also be responsible for making the Grand Duke complain. We should be role models for other nobles. The Grand Duke is right in what he said. Through me, he said he could bring others together in his own way, and I'm sure I've made the situation difficult for His Majesty to move."

It was difficult to pursue since the assassination attempt, because Roy had used the conflict between the Grand Duke and the Duke. So if he was broken, King Melvin would have been easy to move after the incident, and Roy would never have made the case, would he?

King Melvin was closing his eyes to two confessions of remorse, but eventually he said quietly.

"Regrets and responsibilities… there is more. He's the father. There can be no responsibility. That is why...... now is not the time to lead the country to stability and peace while working hand in hand? No, if I can't even do that, I can't face anyone else for the rest. Can you help me?"

"Not at all. It's ridiculous that someone should be sacrificed in our quest for a belly."

"Likewise. There can't be no denial"

King Melvin and the three Grand Dukes and the Duke nodded and offered their hands, only to join hands.

"... shall we sit down and talk slowly about what is to come? It's never been the case before that the heads of the three houses would face each other and crack their bellies and talk."

"Right."

The Grand Duke and Duke all nod in King Melvin's words, each sitting in a chair. The lady came right over and made me some tea.

The three sit deeply back, sipping tea slowly and taking a breath. Then squeeze your expression so you can change your mind and continue talking about the future.

"That said... if you even set your current policy, you won't make any special arrangements. Now that the situation is stable, I do not intend to force the current situation to change. How about the Grand Duke?

"I have no objection to maintaining the status quo, either. Being aristocrats... some in each other's camp will want more... but it is also our job to forgive them well. But that's what I've been doing."

"Uhm...... If the rest of us deepen our friendship with each other, it will be easier to grasp the reins."

Reconciliation takes place, and the domestic situation and the arrangements made so far remain as they stand. In other words... the traditional policy of bringing together the nobles of the country in the power of the three families remains unchanged, but the underlying philosophy is different.

Speaking of what makes the difference...... even if there were, for example, those who were dissatisfied with each other's factions, it would be difficult to try to stir up conflict until they defied the policy set by their masters.

If we try to stick to the hard route, that means turning the three families against the enemy and becoming completely isolated and helpless in the country.

When Prince Josiah saw the story, he turned his gaze to me and nodded quietly.

"- Oh. Yes, I did."

And, as the Duke remembered something there, he strikes his hand.

"What is it?

"No, before I said it was good to maintain the status quo, what is it... In fact, as a thank you to His Highness the Ambassador for his help in the Dream Demon case, we wanted him to build a villa or something on a deserted island in the West and use it as he pleases. But the ambassador is now an important figure for our country. Given the equilibrium of the three houses, I thought it would be better to talk to both of you."

"Ho."

"Hmm."

To the Duke's words, the two open their eyes.

"The transfer of territory, if not in the name of, is there not a problem?... Yes, I'm sure His Highness Mallane will be delighted"

And the Grand Duke says softly. The Duke seemed a little surprised, but the Grand Duke laughs bitterly.

"My way is old. The Duke will be young and succeed to the throne, in a completely different way than I did, but with sufficient fruit. I'm sure it's going in the wrong direction."

In the words of the Grand Duke, the Duke closes his eyes because he has something to think about.

Did you also have a lot of difficulty running the territory? There may be a lot of emotional things about being told that by someone who also had a collision in the methodology.

"Well... I guess we should take the form of a Theodore the administrator of the island"

Two people nod at King Melvin's words. It's something to do with me about the island, and what do you want me to say?

"Because of this...... what about incorporating it into this settlement? If you have one island, you won't run out of everything, and I was wondering if you wouldn't. I'm thinking about creating a facility that will be accessible not only to my villa, but also to the three families."

When I said it, the three of them gave a slightly surprised look, then thought about it and then nodded.

"There is no difference. It's a thank you from the Duke, but that's not the point of losing my mind."

"Sure. I will not waste the generosity of the Ambassador. Then… what about the procurement of materials used for the ambassador halfway?"

"That would be good in nominal terms...... but isn't the Duke going to spend a lot for leaving the island?

"The island is a thank you to His Highness the Ambassador. You can't go in half."

"I see..."

That also seemed to determine whether it was the treatment of the island or the details.

After seeing those three, Prince Josiah said to me with a gentle grin.

"Now we're going to be able to get our celebratory seats together safely. I'm relieved."

Indeed. I wonder if you have the impression that you have settled into a place of calm, not just an island story, but also a place where everything needs to be put together.