Miss Lapis is Brave the Brave!? I never thought that would happen, but I was remembering that overwhelming strength I had seen in the past. I naturally have the power to surely surpass the brave men of all nations who said Bandit or Lord Flair. Even though the Lapis lady was told that she was the brave man who saved the world in the past, I was wondering if she was.

But now there are more things to listen to than that.

"Discuss the Kingdom of Bordeaux...? So, how did His Majesty respond?

"... haven't replied yet. I don't think all the words of the Rebble Empire are correct, but it is also true that the Kingdom of Bordeaux hid the presence of Brave Men. It is no surprise that the Kingdom of Bordeaux was considering invading the surrounding countries, taking in the brave ones. Now, Brave... the brave man who has now changed his name to Lapis has opened a facility within the Kingdom of Bordeaux that will serve as a training center to bring the power of the soldiers to the bottom."

"Stupid......"

I've spoken to Miss Lapis in person. I can tell. That Lord Jen is by no means an evil being or anything that lends a hand to an invader. Her people are pleasant again. Your Majesty is misunderstanding. Honestly, I'm not good at talking, but keeping my mouth shut creates an irrevocable gulf between the two countries. We have to do something to convince His Majesty...! I turn my determined eyes to Your Majesty.

"Your Majesty. A training center was created in the Kingdom of Bordeaux to bottom up the power of the adventurers. And its purpose is to counter demons and demons. I never built such a facility to invade a neighboring country. Miss Lapis' people are confirmed by me with these eyes. She is not the kind of person who would maliciously threaten another country. Plus the breakdown of the commotion in the Strom Kingdom, isn't she the first to rush to defeat the Demons"

"- What if that was a selfie?

Turning suddenly to the voice that had interrupted me, there stood one Lizardman with his whole body covered in silver scales.

"Sherpa..."

"Long time no see, Anello"

Sherpa stood beside him in a gracious manner as he entered through the entrance and exit between his glances at a slow pace. Sherpa - When electing a brave man in this Bercis, it is me and this man who remain candidates until the end. I eventually grabbed the brave man's seat because I won the one-on-one battle, but since then, it seems this man has had a lot of resentment for it. My impression of this man is nearly as bad as it sounds, just because he is being resented unilaterally.

"What do you mean by do-it-yourself?

I realize the tone is getting harder. On the other hand, he even has a thin laugh and an extra look.

"It means exactly what you say. Let the Strom kingdom raid the Demons and then defeat them before taking in the weakened Strom kingdom. I'm not making a big deal out of it at the moment, but aren't you going to destroy the royal family or even put up a puppet regime within it?

"This is ridiculous! The Kingdom of Bordeaux shouldn't be the only one who went to help the Kingdom of Strom. And the neighboring countries can't tolerate such lawlessness."

"Yes, you can't possibly forgive me. That's why the Rebble Empire is trying to stop the outburst of the Kingdom of Bordeaux."

There is anger in the rhetoric as if the Rebble Empire were going to stand up for justice. If you ever set foot in that country, you'd never get that feeling. The people are just exploited without being given any kind of entertainment. It's a breath-taking country where soldiers look everywhere in the city. It's like all those who live in that country exist for the Emperor. In other words, it is the Rebble Empire that the whole country moves with one of the Emperor's will. Is there justice in such a country?

"Sherpa. Why would you put your shoulder so far into the Levre Empire? You think that emperor is a good man with no ambition?

"I'd love to hear it, Anello. You're the one who put his shoulder in the kingdom of Bordeaux. Brushing up a martial arts is about a simple you who is not surprisingly interested. Did you even get lightly deceived and taken in?

"What!?

"Enough! That's it for both names."

His Majesty's stillness arrived at that time when he inadvertently stood up and reached out to the weapon. Aware of what excites you without knowing, he hurries and kneels before His Majesty.

"Excuse me, Your Majesty."

"It's Anello. I know what it's like to shelter Lapis and his people who are more directly involved. But we can't move the country. Some neighbors suddenly strip their fangs, even if they try to be friendly until yesterday."

Who is that talking about? Is it what Sherpa calls the kingdom of Bordeaux, or... an unpleasant hunch gives me a heartbeat.

"Your Majesty. Are you thinking of taking sides with the Rebble Empire?

"... it's Anello. Compared to other countries, our country has a narrow national territory and no major industry. Not much cultivated land, and the fertile land of the Kingdom of Bordeaux is fascinating. If we get a little bit of the territory of that great nation, our people will no longer starve -"

"Wait, Your Majesty! Please reconsider!

Block His Majesty's words from giving a hard time and reason with his troubled face. Indeed, as His Majesty said, my country is a country with low food self-sufficiency and no major economic problems. But I buy enough from other countries, and as long as I work decently, I shouldn't starve. Floaters and the like even exist in big countries like the Kingdom of Bordeaux, so it is too risky to use that as an excuse to start a war, etc. Even if it rots, the Kingdom of Bordeaux is a great power. Even if I say it has been drastically reduced, it should still be more powerful than the surrounding countries, and more importantly, it is incredible that the Rebble Empire really takes sides, etc. Aren't they the kind of people who would attack from behind if they had to? Such outrages must definitely be stopped.

"Your Majesty! You must not be allowed on board the sweet words of the Rebble Empire! Haven't you been friendly with the Kingdom of Bordeaux for years? Now is the time to join forces with the rest of the world against the Demons. If you show ambition at a time like this, my country, Bercis... No, all Lizardmans will not be spared the slander of cowardice in the future!

"You're the coward, Anello!

It was Sherpa again who interrupted me. In front of His Majesty, when he crosses between glances with our faces, he comes close with his big crotch.

"What have you guys been doing while you've been sent out of our country as brave men? Don't you just wander around in a relaxed manner with no great results? You were afraid to fight the crazy demons directly, and you were just hiding yourself everywhere, weren't you?

Too much blood on my head in too many words. Even a willingness to kill had sprouted in that attitude as if to mock the efforts that had been fighting wildly in death.

"Say what! In the Strom Kingdom, you helped defeat the Demons along with the brave men of all nations, and then you fought on the Demons' soil until recently! I don't have the nerve to be told that by cowards who speak ill of others in a safe place without ever leaving the country!

"Stop it!

His Majesty's words echo during the sight, and Sin - and the occasion quiet. When His Majesty looked at me with a bitter look, he opened his mouth quietly.

"It's Anello. No matter what you say anymore, I've decided to side with the Rebble Empire. You will fight against the kingdom of Bordeaux as the vanguard of our country."

Can you no longer change your mind, from His Majesty's eyes, without any emotions? Those are the eyes of an exchanger who made a cold decision. Now that I have said something, the decision will not be overridden. But...

"... I can't, Your Majesty"

"What...?

There is strength in a clenched fist. The effort of myself and my people. And the faces of the brave men who joined forces floated, and I looked up resolutely.

"I can't, Your Majesty. The power of the brave should not be used in disputes with other countries. A brave man is a righteous being that becomes the hope of people. Never lend a hand to a war of aggression."

"... are you serious, Anello?

"Of course, Your Majesty. I can't go against my own justice."

"Right..."

His Majesty lay down his face for a moment, but instead it was Sherpa who showed the movement.

"Guards! Guards! Anello's distracted! Pull and capture him now!

As soon as Sherpa raised her voice, the soldiers fell into an avalanche during the sight. This number...... this is......

"... I see. Were you supposed to do this from the beginning? It plunges me into resentment at the same time as it flinches His Majesty. You're such a cowardly hand, Sherpa."

"You don't know what you're talking about. Drop your weapon. You don't want me pointing a weapon at my countrymen, do you?

…………

As soon as he threw down his weapon, he was seized by the guards who had killed him.

"Dear Anero..."

"I'm sorry. I got you all involved."

"Never mind. We feel the same way about Anero."

He was captured in the same way and bowed his head deeply to his companions, who did not speak one grudge. I was taken to jail by the guards, staring at the sherpas that could do it.