Dungeon Defense (WN)

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“Mr. President. Earl Rhodes is requesting an audience. ”

“Well, tell him to come in. ”

Elizabeth clears out the documents that the President placed on the table. Military maps, reports, policy status, and all sorts of other items were occupying the table. Kurzschleigh Schleema, a secretary, smiles.

“You can also wait until the cleaning is done. ”

“Security, not cleaning. ”

Elizabeth frowns.

“There's a lot of classified documents here. ”

“If that's what the President says. ”

“…… You don't believe what you're saying? ”

“I only trust my experience, Mr. President. ”

Kurz had never seen a human as perfect as Elizabeth, but the president was completely incompetent in only two areas. Cleaning and cooking. The place where Elizabeth stayed for even a day turned into a mess like that of a typhoon. Even Elizabeth's fingertips showed the creator's miracle of sweetness and spicy taste.

“... Never mind. Make haste with the Marquis. ”

Elizabeth says bluntly. Elizabeth robs her hand to see if she has given up cleaning.

In fact, Kurzschleigh Maher had nothing to worry about. Even a highly trained spy couldn't pick out anything meaningful from the President's desk. That was chaos.

A moment later, the late Roddy enters the Oval Office. The erl slowly bows his head.

“May justice and honor be with you in Habsburg. ”

“May the Goddess bless Sardinia for all eternity. Greetings, Count. ”

Elizabeth stands up and approaches the duchess. The two of them shook hands lightly.

“Your Excellency, I appreciate your sudden request. ”

“If you're here to see the erl, I'll be happy to see you at three in the morning. I know the Marquis has many lives on his shoulders. It's rare for someone like that. ”

Elizabeth smiles softly.

Elizabeth peers at the barnacle's forehead. As time passed, the bald man began to retreat. at a very fast pace. With each encounter, the Marquis's bald head spread noticeably, so Elizabeth could feel the passage of time.

“I came in a hurry because of that life. …… Mr. President. ”

“Hmm."

Marquis Rhodes cautiously looks at Kurzstan. Kurz is standing by at the gate like a guard. Elizabeth nods.

“Captain Schlairmacher. I'd like to speak to the erl alone for a moment. ”

“Let me know if you need anything." ”

“Have a beer. ”

Kurz smiles refreshingly.

“I accept your orders. ”

Kurz left the Oval Office. Bang, and the visit is closed.

“Rest assured, my lord. There's no memory magic in this room. ”

Elizabeth looks at the Marquis.

“You can confess your faith to me all you want. ”

“I didn't realize you were serving a particular god. ”

“I serve one and only God. The god of nations. Powerful, visible, and above all, capable of granting human wishes. ”

Elizabeth sits in a chair. She puts her clawing hands on the desk.

“He's also the kind of god you need the most right now. ”

“…… Mr. President. Please, don't move any more troops. ”

Elizabeth gazes quietly into the late lord's eyes.

“Is that the official position of the Sardinian Empire? ”

“No, no……. Mr. President, it's just a personal favor. ”

Lord Roddy's face distorts miserably. I could cry right now. He seemed to be fully aware of how unseemly and ridiculous he was asking.

That's odd.

Elizabeth became interested.

The Grand Heir was a sensible and rational man. I was a little blunt, but I liked it. Ideal for a diplomatic edition as a partner. Such a masterpiece made such a personal request.... There must have been something.

“Interesting. I didn't think 'individual' was much of a value to the late Earl. ”

“Of course, it's always the people who matter to the servants. ”

“That could be treason, my lord. ”

Elizabeth grins.

The Grand Duke said this was not an official proposal from the kingdom, but a personal request. This time, however, he insisted that his personal request was for the people. In other words, there was enough room to interpret the current official position of the kingdom as not for the people.

“…… you have declared. The small is merely for the king's sake. ”

“I understand.”

It's too easy, and Elizabeth thinks.

You set a trap just once, and the monarch is simply snared. It's been like this for a long time. Elizabeth was able to use and play with her opponent as much as she wanted....

“The Dantalian palace of the Empire. ”

“Hmm.”

On hearing that name, Elizabeth raises her eyes slightly, slightly.

“The palace white man warned the servants. If your troops make a single move here in Venice, I will plunder and slaughter your people... ”

“God, is that true? ”

Elizabeth thought to herself, We need to move.

“Mr. President, the palace is insane. No, he's crazy, but he's crazy. He lacks something as a person…… we can't let innocent people get killed for that! ”

“Hmm. Things are getting complicated. ”

No. The palace is sane, but not mad. Mad, but sane. The two were very different. Elizabeth has a serious look on her face.

“Please, this humble person. Mr. President, please think of the people... ”

“Marquis. I have no further reason to defend your mind. ”

Elizabeth holds back her right hand.

“People are a nation. I already agree with the erl. ”

“Ha, if you do……. ”

“It's always politics. ”

Elizabeth raises her chin in her clasped hands.

“You know, our republic has accepted your request and has come this far. Now, if you say you won't move your troops, you'll break your promise to us. Your return is the only ally and ally of the Fatherland. Count, I don't want to break my friend's promise. ”

“…… I will convince His Majesty. ”

The erl said decisively. It was the eyes of death.

“Even His Majesty was not pleased with the war. If you convince him with all your heart, he will understand. What is the path for the country and people.... ”

“Hmm.”

“Because of the imperial army's vile schemes, the Kingdom is now divided into three factions. How can we defeat an enemy that is too difficult to cope with together? Now is the time to take a step back and make peace. I'm pretty sure. ”

Elizabeth glances at the Marquis's face. I felt genuine.

“But if you step back from this, you'll have to hand over the Duke of Milan. Would the duc agree?”

“…… if you can live with your tail cut off, some sacrifices are necessary. ”

Elizabeth was somewhat impressed.

The Grand Heir was deciding precisely what to do. Instinct or instinct, I found that fighting the Imperial Army is not a win. He was much more judgmental than the Duke of Florence or the Duke of Milan.

Moreover, he insisted on tailing the Duke of Milan. I had a lot of balls.

Elizabeth nods.

“Purging the Duke of Milan will not be easy. ”

“The duc is still being criticized vigorously. It's not politically impossible. ”

“May the Marquis succeed. ”

Elizabeth reaches out her right hand.

The monarch is deeply impressed and his complexion brightens.

“Mr. President...! ”

“Don't get me wrong. We don't have that long. Three long days. You'll have to convince your monarch in there. If I don't hear from you in three days, I won't hesitate to march. ”

“Enough. Have faith in the sign." ”

The two of them clapped their hands firmly.

The monarch is lighter, but he leaves the office surrounded by the angle of the spleen. As the erl makes his way out, Elizabeth calls for him.

“Marquis, report that the food and supplies consumed by the Republican army are worse than expected." ”

“Mr. President...? ”

“There is no monarch who likes to be harbored while maintaining foreign armies. I hope I can help you persuade your king. ”

“… Thank you. This grace... I will repay you in death. ”

The monarch bows deeply toward Elizabeth.

Shortly after the baron left the Oval Office, Kurzschlairmaza shifted in. Kurz frowns like a thug.

“Have a nice chat, Mr. President. I didn't know baldness was your thing. ”

“Send Memoria to the House of Sardinia. ”

Kurz's mouth twists.

“Are you sure? The Grand Heir will be executed for his crimes." ”

“And Sardinia will be one again. ”

When he gave Kurz the blessing, Elizabeth said: 'Have a beer.' Beer between the two was a slang meaning the magic of memory. The talks with the Viceroy were recorded by memory artifacts that were secretly installed in the Oval Office.

Elizabeth taps the table with her hand.

“Discussion without permission from the royal court. He condemned his country's policies for wrongdoing, and even told them to purge the Duke of Milan. Not just a death sentence, but a life sentence. ”

“A gift for the royal family of Sardinia? ”

“No.”

Elizabeth shakes her head.

“What Sardinia needs now is a scapegoat. The person responsible for the defeat needs someone designated as the cause of failure. ”

“You mean that's the Marquis of Rhodes. ”

“Ah. The baron deliberately bribed the Imperial mercenaries and failed Duke Milan's operation. I betrayed the crown, supported the Imperial Army, and even spread the duc so that our Republican forces would not move. There can't be a better man for a scapegoat. ”

Elizabeth gets up and stands by the window.

Her eyes sank cold.

“The heir is a traitor and a traitor. This will allow the Royal Court to ask the Duke of Milan for reconciliation and allow the Duke of Milan to face it. It also establishes the dignity of the Grand Duke of Florence. Defeated in battle is not because the kingdom is weak. Because Marquis Rhodes was an outsider... ”

The baron walks out of the building, looking out the window.

I was busy walking as if to try to persuade the king to meet me sooner or later.

“Moreover, the prince will meet with the king and mock our Republican army. Eating up a whole bunch of expense is a huge burden of food. ”

“The king must have seen the memory we sent him. Mr. President.”

“Yes. In the eyes of the king, the prince is merely a defamatory traitor to the Republic. ”

Kurz laughs loudly.

“Excellent, Mr. President. I'll send the memory right away. ”

“Good work.”

Even after Kurz left the Oval Office, Elizabeth stood quietly by the window for a while.

She clenches her fist, staring out the window.

“I won't let you down easily. Dantalian……. ”

The next day.

The late Roddy, who was invited to the palace to see the king, was arrested by the guards. A sudden ambush in the middle of the hall of the palace. The monarch opened his eyes wide and looked around.

“…… Is that so? Did you?”

I closed my eyes as if I had given up everything.

Despite being a high-ranking nobleman, treason was applied and executed that day without exceptional formal trial. The Grand Chamberlain was silent when he asked if there was no last will.

Continental force August 1512.

13,000 ― Jin-gun, a Republican army controlled by Elizabeth.