Continental Hero Senki

April 7. That is, the seventh day of the war.

In Ostmarc, far from the battlefield, we cannot grasp the state of the war. All the information I have right now is pre-war.

Will Sarah, Her Royal Highness Emilia and Mr. Maya be safe? I don't think Radek will ever be caught up in a war disaster because he's in the rear...... The Zalesier Plain, where they are, is 10 days away by carriage from here in Esterburg. No matter how hard you try, that's how much information you get delayed.

If it were Yaroswaf on the southeast front, it would be closer and a seven-day ride by carriage. I mean, if it's Yaroswav's information, it's time to reach Ostmarc.

... I knew I wasn't good at waiting.

April 8. Genuine vacation today. I don't skip by calling it information-gathering, and I've been working on my affairs properly lately, so no problem. It should be.

Tell the clerk to go out as usual and take a walk as usual. I thought I'd go to Lily's (Lilium), a coffee shop in front of the Imperial Secretary's Office on the Eastern Continent, but the lookout has become tight since the war began and it has become difficult to get close. In case, I haven't been there since March 31.

Don't lose your way then. I think I'll open up a new coffee shop, so I hang around appropriately. I hope it's also a coffee shop for the low-income population because of the harsh purse situation.

That's when a fancy carriage stopped right next to me. What? Do you even shit? Then I heard voices from inside the carriage when I thought I'd run away from getting involved.

"It's an odd encounter to see you here, Mr. Yuzef"

Lisel Elizabeth von Grilpalzer. Radek's wife candidate. Pretty pretty and the type I want for my sister. Big.

"... This is, Master Grill Palzer. We're out of time."

"Don't be so afraid. Aren't you one of us?"

Sure, not now, but thanks for your help.

"Can I help you?

"No, nothing in particular. I'm just taking a breathless walk."

"Really? So why don't you ride with me?

Huh?

I'm sitting next to my friend's fiancée in a rocking carriage for some reason. That's crazy. This situation. Why is there no one else? Isn't it normal that people in this capacity also ride Kingsamurai and escorts?

"... could I have ridden, me?

"I don't mind. I'm going to an aristocratic mansion, so I'd like you to escort me."

"No, why me..."

"Because I left an escort at the mansion"

What? That's terrible. A lot worse.

"Well, that's half a joke,"

Are you half serious?

"I wanted to talk to you. A lot."

All sorts of things. Yeah, there's only one thing Me and Liselle discuss this time of year.

"Where do you think a wedding venue is good?

"... Yes?

Shit. I overheard it with vegetables. So, what is it? A ceremony? Huh? What are you talking about?

"Is it still an authoritative church? But isn't Mr. Radek a good fit because he's not a man of faith? Besides, weddings have a social aspect, so should I have a well-equipped hotel that said so? I even had my first night there... Shit."

What is this? And what's "come on"? What did you imagine? Did you even imagine being pregnant?

With all my doubts, Mr. Liselle's mouth never stops. List some ceremonial venues and even list the pros and cons of each. Mr. Lisel's face is exactly that of a maiden in love. Does that mean that it is also a political marriage and a romantic marriage?

Marriage. You don't really feel it. I thought marriage was supposed to be an inside girl on the screen. The difficulty is not getting me out of the screen because I'm so shy.

Well, I'm not a nobleman, so take it easy. Even if I'm single for the rest of my life, I'm not in trouble. You don't miss me! Don't get me wrong!

"Which is better, Mr. Yuzef?

"Uh..."

Don't talk abruptly, 'cause you're confused.

Um, what? Did Radek even propose? Did you really flag the death of the royal road "I'll marry you when this war is over"? What are you thinking? Death flags can get other people involved, right?

...... I have to reply for now. Um, um.

"... what if I did it in Mr. Lisel's mansion"

"Ha. That's good too!

All right, he was good with this.... eh, they put me in the carriage just for this?

"Well, let's get to the bottom of this,"

Mr. Lisel's face suddenly got serious. What is this temperature difference?

"What is it"

"… does Mr. Yuzef look at the market (market)?

"... quite so"

If you say you're watching, I'm watching... but I'm not familiar with the economy. I opened the newspaper and said, "Heh, heh. I don't know what you're talking about." That's the only type I think.

"So, what's the story with Silesian Treasury bonds?

"... I understand"

Treasury bonds. The quick story is about the country's debt. It's a lot different in character from personal debt, but, well, the details are good.

So, that Silesian Treasury bond is now falling in price... no, it's falling enough to say it's a crash.

The price of government bonds can be called the credibility of the country. Because Silesia's credibility is falling now, so will its prices. Well, if you normally see it, Silesia, you won't win... that makes me want to sell it.

"The leading chambers of commerce in Ostmarc are also selling out Silesian government bonds, aren't they? The finance minister of our empire seems to be very troubled."

"I guess..."

Probably the most troubling financial statement in our country.

"So, they also sell the Grill Palzer Chamber of Commerce?

"Right. Half the time."

"Half?"

"Indeed, a few days ago, our Chamber of Commerce sold off all the Silesian government bonds it held. But now I'm advising you to buy back from me. Probably will be bought back in bulk by tomorrow."

"... why?

"The reason...... right. Ask the people in this mansion and you'll see. Looks like we're here."

"Huh?"

Peek outside the carriage. I've seen the Mansion somewhere... or I've been inside about twice, the first time with Brigadier General Sternback and the second before the diplomatic negotiations.

It was the mansion of the Earl of Linz.

"... why is the captain in the carriage with Baroness Grillpalzer"

Mr. Feene said that with his grumpy face when he met him - no, he was always grumpy. As much as I'd like to know.

"It was falling down the road, so I picked it up"

"I'm not impressed with you, even with the Baron's Lady."

"I'm sorry"

Ms. Lisel apologized with a good smile that she obviously didn't reflect on. What is this? I mean, can someone really explain this situation...

"Cohon. What is it here for now, please go inside"

That's what Mr. Feene said and put us in the mansion. I haven't seen this sight in three months either. I wasn't even there at that time...

Me and Liselle are sitting opposite Mr. Feene in the reception room. I was going to keep standing behind Mr. Lisel because I was in a position to call him an escort for once.

"I want you to sit down with me because I want you to get to the bottom of this, too, Mr. Yusef."

And Liselle told me, so I sat reluctantly. Keep your distance in moderation. You don't think I'm gonna get my hands on my friend's fiancée?

So, what do these people talk about? What does that have to do with what you said about the Treasury bonds earlier?

Mr. Fine spread a bunch of paper on his desk and placed a few pieces to show us. What is it... about this war?

"… then I will first tell you both, Captain and Dear Liesel. According to information independently obtained by our Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on April 1, the Royal Silesian Army appears to have met with the Imperial Army of the Eastern Continent in the Zalesier Plains."

... That's fast. How did Mr. Feene know before me... oh, no. Of course. In our case, the information goes through Wangdu once, so does that take time? It is more natural to come directly from Zalesier to the imperial foreign ministry in Esterburg sooner.

"... So, what's the result?

Mr Lisel asks Mr Fine, as he blames him. I get caught up in it, too.

"It is the victory of the Royal Silesian Army. The Imperial Army lost just under 100,000 generals and even the Imperial Army Marshal, Count Rokosovski, appears to have died in battle. The damage to the Royal Army is less than 10,000."

"... oh"

There was an exclamation. I thought we were going to win, but I didn't think we were going to win... If you say it's an overwhelming victory, Sarah and so on will be safe. I'm so glad.

"I see. Apparently worth the investment"

Mr. Liselle also gives a satisfying look. I guess you're talking about a deal with me.

"So when will the official announcement (...) be?

Official announcement? So you're concerned about the date the Ostmark government announces the outcome of this fight internally and externally? Why is that?

"This information is still in the first report, and it's probably two days after the subtle information comes in. The official announcement will be at that time."

"I see. The Ministry of Military Affairs leads the way, is it possible to say?

"Grandfather, no, Lord Marquis Coudenhoff is under pressure, so it seems fine. But if it works, it's better to move faster."

Um, what are you talking about?

Because I was arranging question marks over my head, Mr. Feene finally realized, "You don't know anything about this guy." Aye! Aye! Aye! It is unclear whether there is grammar.

"Mr. Liselle, may I tell him it's up to him?

"Oh, I totally forgot. Excuse me, please."

Apparently, he was obsessed with business talks and forgot about me. Terrible.

"... This time I called Master Liselle for one reason. We're talking government bonds."

"Treasury bonds?"

Will it connect here? Just now.

"Silesian Treasury bonds continue to crash. The market reaction is more or less to say 'Silesia will be forced to cede territory to the Eastern Continental Empire with great defeat'. Is everything all right up to here?

"Yep. That was written in the newspaper..."

"And we at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ostmarc, the Silesian diplomats, and the Grilpalzer Chamber of Commerce secretly consigned to gather information on the Imperial Army of the Eastern Continent. Thanks to this, we won the Royal Army in Zalesier."

"Right."

It's starting to stink...?

"It is good to say that the only information currently conveyed within Ostmark is' the Yaroswav side, the Royal Army struggle '. That's one of the factors behind the Silesian Treasury Bond crash, but now what do you think happens when you get the information on' The Royal Army Victory, Things Are Better 'here?

"... you'll have more luck buying back. I still can't tell you what's going on."

"As you can guess. The triumph of the Royal Army will calm the bond market for a moment, and the price will turn to rise."

"I mean, I've been talking to you for..."

"Discussion of when the Grill Palzer Chamber of Commerce will buy large quantities of Silesian government bonds at the cheapest prices,"

That's dynamic insider trading. Hey! Are you insane!

"Finally, we are also preparing to sell the Eastern Empire's treasury bonds where they have been maximized."

What? That's scary, too.

"If you find out, don't start..."

"It's not good. Isn't that why we're meeting in secret?"

Mr. Feene said it all the time. I don't know if that reasoning is right or wrong. Ms Lisel, one party, is laughing ridiculously.

... Yeah, I don't know, yeah.

Societies are hard...