Continental Hero Senki

January 5.

Marquis Leopold Joachim von Coudenhof, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Ostmarc Empire. Old man with gray hair wearing nobleman-specific chained nose glasses. He accumulates a good amount of white beard in his jaw, and is a capable old man naturally in terms of appearance alone. A man like that is in front of me right now. It could be called a sight defeat, but the other party should not be alarmed, Minister.

This is the Minister's Office of the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the reception room next to. I asked a countess I knew to prepare this occasion. This is my battlefield now, the only weapon I can use is words. If you don't use a sword or a bow, I have a chance.

"… I am Captain Yuzef Waresa, assistant martial officer attached to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Silesia in the Empire of Ostmarc. I can't thank you enough for setting this up."

"I've heard rumors, Captain."

"I'm afraid."

I wonder what the rumors are. I'm sure it's not a busy rumor though.

"What are you talking about? Hang up."

His Excellency the Minister urges me to sit on the fukafu couch. I can't afford to say I want to sleep on this couch, etc. Oh, how much do you want for this...

"So, what can a rumored captain do for me?

The minister had no front seat or anything and suddenly got to the point. I guess I just said "Sassa because I'm busy" to see the tone and expression. It's okay because I don't like talking to great people either.

"As a Silesian diplomat, I have brought with me the 'proposal' which is in Your Excellency"

"'Suggestions'? What is that like?

Behind the words, the minister had an expression of little interest. I think the suggestion is about me anyway, and I think it brackets high.

"Yes, the Kingdom of Silesia is currently facing a crisis due to the domestic problems of its eastern neighbours. And the" proposal "I brought with me would be very effective when it comes to things."

"Hmm. Does that mean an alliance with our country?

I hear that the Minister for Foreign Affairs was aiming to establish the Silesia-Ostmarc alliance. So if I say that a Silesian princess diplomat wants to meet the minister in person, he can't help but talk about this alliance.

"No, sir."

But unfortunately, it is my conclusion that alliances with Ostmarc are premature. If Silesia cries to Ostmarc at this time of year, he will surely be seen underfoot. They may come demanding a permanent renunciation of the former Silesian territory, and possibly try to achieve an alliance by satellite nationalisation.

"Here and now, where I have put forward my proposal for an alliance, it will do no good to your country. It only increases the risk of war being waged on his country. My 'proposal' is not only beneficial to my Silesia, but also to the Ostomark Empire."

"… So what does your official 'suggest' to me?

The minister turned a little forward. He was apparently interested in the word "beneficial". This is the real deal.

"... is a 'condemnation statement (...)' to the Empire of the Eastern Continent"

Condemnation statement.

It is literally a statement that the state openly condemns to the state. Although there will be no military clashes, it is a so-called "act of selling fights". It is not just a declaration of war, so it is up to the country concerned whether it will be an actual fight.

"Condemnation statement, huh? What's in it for our country?

If we issue a condemnation statement, the bilateral friendship will basically go bad. Well, Ostmarc and the Eastern Continental Empire were originally unfriendly, but they were in constant relationship by the framework of the anti-Silesian alliance. We're going to smash it with a statement of censure. Normally, it would be a suggestion with only disadvantages.

"I'm not going to say that I want this condemnation statement to be issued right now, or just after the war, etc."

"I mean, he said it makes sense to announce some time after the war. Is that what your honor says?

"A little different. If I may be precise, I would like you to make a statement in the aftermath of the war, when the trend in the battle leans towards the side of the Kingdom of Silesia."

"... what?

I remember when Mr. Feene told me it was "grand lingua magnificent".

I don't think I can win. I can't do this alone. But I can do as many fights as I can't beat. And when the Eastern Continental Empire's offense reaches its limits, I want you to make this condemnation statement.

"By issuing this condemnation statement, something happens. It's the virtual dismantling of the anti-Silesian alliance."

The Anti-Silesian Alliance is an alliance in which neighbouring countries temporarily shook hands against a common enemy named Silesia. The problem is that anxiety about what will happen to this alliance now that Silesia has virtually been rendered powerless, and in the near future when Silesia perishes, extends not only to the participating countries but also to their neighbours.

"Will the anti-Silesian alliance become a permanent alliance under which the four states in the eastern part of the continent will be integrated? There are many countries that are so afraid. For example, the Second Reich of Christ or the Western Reich."

Eastern Continental Empire and the Ostmarc Empire and the Union of Livonia Nobles, besides the Republic of Karlsbert. What would happen if these countries formed a Union after absorbing the economic power of the Kingdom of Silesia? It will overwhelm other countries in economic, military, demographic and all respects. Even if other countries form alliances to combat this, we cannot fathom this great Union.

Regardless, there are many harms to this great coalition. That's why we don't have such a nightmarish alliance right now.

"What is the best future for the Ostmarc Empire? Will we abandon Silesia and join forces with the Eastern Continental Empire and Livonia to achieve continental domination?

The answer is no.

This Great Union is only an unrealistic alliance that others, who do not know the details, fear. If we are to actually try to tie it together, we must resolve in some way the domestic problems and preoccupations that lie in each country. The question remains whether the anti-Silesian alliance, which is not an original friendly country, can be tolerated to that extent. "Borders" exist because of obsession in the first place.

"I think the best future for Ostmarc is to work with Silesia, the Second Reich of Christ, and the Western Reich against the Eastern Reich."

If certain countries are forced to form alliances with each other and stick together, sooner or later there will be discord within the alliance. Even assuming domination of the continent, hegemonic strife just breaks out within the alliance. Then it would be easier to do something with a temporary alliance by more than one country against an easily understandable common enemy: the Eastern Continental Empire.

If the Ostmarc Empire issues a condemnation statement against the Eastern Continental Empire, the Second and Western Continental Empires should think "the anti-Silesian alliance will be disintegrated". That would increase the likelihood of approaching Ostmarc from them. Let's form an anti-eastern continental alliance, shall we?

It is naturally beneficial for the Kingdom of Silesia as well. What would the Eastern Continental Empire think if they saw this condemnation statement where the loss came in? You should wonder if the Ostmarc Empire will intervene in this war to build up further defeats. For Ivan Xue, who wants to sell his grace to the great nobility, this is deadly. You'll want to shrink the front before the wounds spread, or you'll want to hand fight the war in the right place.

"Your 'suggestion' has something to ask. But making a condemnation statement is only a major premise that the Kingdom of Silesia will prevail. Are you okay with that?

"It's okay. Because my friend is very good."

Maybe you can win without me. He thinks he taught tactics at the cadet school for what? It was a hassle to think about the class every time! Now I know how hard a profession a teacher is. Good day to you, teacher of the previous life and present. I will never be a teacher.

"Huh... right. Shall we go with the sight of the heights until then?"

"Will you pay for the sights?

That's what I asked half the time. The minister opens his mouth after half a second of silence.

"If that theatre is great, it's not stingy to pay"