Continental Hero Senki

19 April.

Getting rocked by a carriage from Esterburg, the Imperial capital. On the 5th, I finally got to my destination where I was getting physically tough.

"Captain. Crosno... No, would you like to stop by the Governor's Office in Grotska?

"No, Mr. Feene will be physically hard, too. Rest your body first. It won't be a problem to see the Governor tomorrow."

"Okay. Take advantage of the aristocratic mansion where you are cordial for your stay. The inn is inconvenient."

"... thanks for everything"

"It's okay. Because this is important for our country."

Yes, it matters. I feel disgusted because I have to do such an important thing on my own. I want to do it on behalf of someone, but unfortunately I'm the only one who can move.

This is Crosno, under the direct authority of the Emperor of the Ostmarc Empire. The main industries are agriculture and forestry. And one of the territories that Silesia ceded to Ostmarc during the Second Silesian Split War. The Governor's name is Viscount Alban von Lot.

The major ethnic groups are, naturally, Silesians. But over the past few years, the influx of other ethnic groups has also become remarkable and multi-ethnic cities.

And it is also an area where the anti-imperial movement has been flourishing over the past few days.

During the time of the Kingdom of Silesia, the city was called "Grotska".

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The beginning of the event was April 13th.

On this day Count Roman von Linz, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Ostmarc Empire, visited the Embassy of the Kingdom of Silesia. The embassy was disturbed by a sudden visit by a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the confusion remained temporary thanks to the calm manner in which Nantka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom, carried the matter.

The Earl of Linz passed to the reception room for now, and the discussion was initially held between two ambassadors and an ambassador...... but three stationed martial officers, including me, were summoned along the way.

"He wants all the martial officers stationed in the hope of His Excellency the Count of Linz. Like no disrespect."

and was stabbed with a nail by a counselor who was waiting in front of the reception room. I know you don't have to tell me.

After knocking, Brigadier General Sternback, Major Damrosh, and in my turn enter the reception room. Salute for now is etiquette...... I don't care what the Earl of Linz is for. By the way, I don't have enough seats in the reception room, so me and Major Damrosh stay standing.

"... I want to get down to business where all the actors are"

When the Earl of Linz cut out so, he removed one piece of paper from his nostalgia.

"This is information about a man arrested in Crosno on March 20"

Everyone in the room was nervous as soon as they heard the word "Crosno".

I also detected 80% of the situation in this one word from the Earl of Linz. Probably, Major Damrosh knows. My face is tight.

"The man's name is Jin Berkson. Have a Silesian father"

"... why were you arrested with that Berkson?

Natural question from His Excellency the Ambassador. No way. It wouldn't be a getaway.

"It's a 'crime of popular incitement'. This man attacked Governor Crosno's office."

What are you doing? He...

A few days ago, the formation of a "fourth public opinion" that came out when I discussed it with Mr Fine, that is, the array of attempts to separate from the Ostmarc Empire, finally happened?

Speaking of which, you said her then too. Sure enough, "Silesians are making a scene in old Silesian territory" or something.

I can't say anything because I'm not familiar with Ostmarc's laws, but they probably missed me if I was just making a scene.

So, so he interpreted what he mistook as "forgivable for doing anything" and attacked the governor's office.

... Okay, arrest.

Hmm? But wait, huh? Why are you guilty of folk incitement? Doesn't he say he just attacked the governor's office, breaking and entering, obstructing business, or damaging things?

"My lord, may I ask you a question"

"Ah. You were certainly Lieutenant Waresa, the deputy aide. What?"

Hmmm. You look just like your daughter in the way you respond...... No. Does my daughter look like her parents?

I don't care about that now.

"Why was the crime of popular incitement applied"

"That's the captain. In fact, you can say that's the core of the case"

"I'm afraid so."

My back mumbles about praising myself or something, pretending that someone I know well doesn't. I shudder more when I think that Mr. Feene's father is complimenting him. I want to get out of this room quickly.

"Now your country is at war with the Eastern Continental Empire. And according to the information, they're stacking up quite a few victories."

"... is that what caused it?

"Right. The Ministry of the Interior considered that this man named Berkson had used the war in Silesia to mount a campaign for the secessionist independence of the former Silesian territory, or for Silesian integration, and had gathered his companions for arrest. This man is currently being held by the High Police Department under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior."

The High Police Department. Yeah. I've never heard of it before, but I can generally imagine it. Political police, right? This. It seems like torture or something is normal. Kicking criminals is normal in this world. Scientific investigation is another dream.

"So, what do you want us to do?

Brigadier General Sternback asked. Are you referring to the Embassy when you say we are? Or is it a story confined to stationed martial officers?

"It is my opinion that this time, perhaps, the Ministry of the Interior will take the opportunity to bring together the nobles and officials who support the so-called 'hitchhiking theory' in the country to address His Majesty the Emperor. Then your country will be in trouble, too?

I am in trouble with tea destruction.

In other words, the Ostmarc Home Office will focus domestic public opinion on "hitchhiking" by shouting aloud at the Silesian threat, urging Emperor Ferdinand hereinafter abbreviated His Majesty to declare war.

I wonder if that means we worked hard to form an alliance or whatever, which was the discretionary prerogative of the Foreign Ministry. Or are we simply not close to the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs......

I'm in trouble in any case. If Ostmarc joins us here, our efforts so far will be wasted.

Even if you don't join the war, you may be delayed in issuing a "condemnation statement" between me and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. With the country leaning toward hitchhiking warriors, going into a pro-Syresian attitude is only repulsive.

It's not like Ostmarc could be a civil war to save Silesia.

"Neither do we think of declaring war against Silesia. But if domestic public opinion leans any further towards anti-Silesia, there can be no guarantee of what will happen. I therefore ask your country to make an effort to solve this problem."

I mean, it's official for the Kingdom of Silesia to say, "There's no way to incorporate the old Silesian territory! Do you mean to make a statement?"

No, I'm just telling you to make an effort, so I guess I can just make a confidential statement to the Home Office and the Emperor.

... That, why did you call the martial arts officer? If that's all you want, just the ambassador, right?

"Lord Linz. Back to the story, why did you call us?

Oh, you were talking about the martial arts officer with the sternback question earlier.

"… Our Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to conduct its own investigation into this matter in order to clarify what depends on it. The head of the investigation team will be conducted by Baron Edmund von Gendrin, Foreign Affairs Councillor… I want you to lend me one of your martial arts officers."

"Why?"

"One is that depending on the content of the investigation, it could be deeply involved in the internal affairs of the Ostomark Empire. At that time, if the Ministry of the Interior found out that there were civilians from another country, it could make a scene that it was interference in internal affairs. The other is that the war in neighbouring countries seems relevant in this investigation. There was a request from the Baron for advice from a military point of view. So, my empire will send out martial arts officers, but it would be more useful to send out martial arts officers from the countries concerned."

"I see."

I guess it's too much of a narcissist to assume that what this Earl of Linz says is a statement I've thought about to be free to move. First of all, such an important investigation, it's not like a human being like me to be appointed. Brigadier General Sternback would be the right man.

"If that's what you're saying, let me go. Major, adjust the schedule..."

"Okay. Lord Linz, when will the investigation team be out?

Brigadier General Sternback and Major Damrosh are willing to go. Am I away at the embassy in the meantime? Now we can move freely in Esterburg without worrying about the eyes.

"From April 21 to the end of the month. worst case scenario would slip in until May"

"End of April......"

Major Damrosh is confirming the schedule... but at the end of April, there was something I had to do, nothing like that.

"My lord, there is a birthday feast for His Royal Highness Prince Gregor Reimundt von Romanov-Hermesberger on 27 April…"

"What? That's not good."

As always, the human name of the emperor of this country is long......

Well, you can't take a break from this feast. There should be a big meeting in the Empire, a lot of dignitaries. I can't believe I let that meeting happen.

... eh, Count, could you have figured that out and bumped my plans?

"Can't we take a break from that meeting?... I have no choice. Captain Waresa."

"Ha."

"I order you as an embassy attaché. Join Baron Jendolyn's investigation team and cooperate with the Baron's investigation."

So!

"Sincerely, I pray you, my lord."

Well, I don't like attending a prince's birthday party with a long name I've never seen in Brigadier General Sternback's service.

April 14.

This is how I ended up going to the old Silesian Grotska, no, Crosno.

By the way, the Count said, "Martial officer to get out of the empire" and they were either as expected or Mr. Fine after all.

You're the guy who says honeymoon!

"Don't say anything stupid. Get ready, Captain."

"Yes, I'm sorry"