"Is Leon not coming back this winter?
"Yeah, I think so, brother Ars. Mr. Leon was told to stay in King's Landing and watch over the meetings of the Alliance of Three Nobles."
I see. That would be helpful, but I wonder if it's okay. We still haven't confirmed who attacked the convoy. "
"I was worried about that, too. Mr. Leon said he was fine. Because it's for Fontana."
"... are you worried about Carlos and the others dying? Tell me it's my fault. Kyle, if that's the case, don't worry about it later. Tell him I said so."
"Yes, I understand, Mr. Ars."
"So, what else did Leon say?
"Actually, it's a meeting of the Alliance of Three Nobles, but it seems that the story hasn't come together very well. Perhaps the discussion may not determine where the hegemony lies."
It's time for winter.
It's already snowing, so it was about time for Leon to move toward us to get home in time for the New Year's greetings.
However, according to Kyle, who contacted him, Leon will remain in King's Land, a distant location.
Apparently, there is more opacity about what happens to the meeting of the Alliance of Three Nobles, and they want to see the end of it nearby.
The meeting of the Alliance of Three Nobles was of course held by Fontana with the Holy Sword as a chip.
The church is basically neutral.
Therefore, they tend not to intervene in direct events such as the battle between the Menmen and the Fontana during the war.
So the Fontana family set up a meeting between the allies of the three nobles.
This was because the former hegemonic aristocracy, the Risolte family, had already been defeated by the Trinity Alliance, and the only question left was where the three aristocracies would take hegemony.
For its part, the church only suggested to the three nobles, "How about discussing the negotiating table rather than the battle?"
Therefore, wherever the three noble families will take hegemony, the sacred sword I promised will undoubtedly be fulfilled.
If the hegemonic aristocracy is to be decided at this meeting, it is easy for us to decide the policy.
Worst of all, if I just prioritize my own life, I'll just head down to the hegemonic nobles and put them under me.
It is possible to reduce the territory once acquired or enter into an unequal pact, but we have a proven track record of fighting and defeating the Menmen's army.
I think they will give me some consideration.
Apparently, the likelihood of not doing so has increased.
It involves the "death of the king".
The King, whom Fontana was supposed to protect and deliver to the King's City while running over the House of Menmen, died.
Moreover, it is not clear who is responsible for it.
But everyone would think so.
Now, one of the three aristocratic alliances has a motive to kill the King.
That complicated the meeting.
The three aristocracies are holding each other back, saying, "You must have pointed a sword at the king."
The royal family already has no power.
Still, it was forbidden to kill the king directly.
It is unlikely that those who have committed such taboos will take new hegemony.
Each of the three nobles is talking to the other two nobles.
But there are people who are suspicious of everything.
The same goes for this case.
There are noblemen who think it's possible to commit the taboo of killing a king.
That said, if there is no conclusive evidence, there is also a negative voice.
However, among the three nobles, House Menmen was in the midst of a battle against House Fontana for "demanding the surrender of the king."
Though it was trying to secure the king by force, it was not sending troops to kill him.
And the Rheinzatz family, said to have the greatest power among the trinity alliances, was likely to be the most hegemonic aristocracy if the king returned to the king's domain and the discussions proceeded well.
It is a little unnatural to think that you would go out of your way to kill a king and cause confusion.
So, what about the last remaining noble family?
It is said to be the weakest of the three aristocracy alliances.
If nothing is done, the most powerful Linzats may take hegemony, and if the next powerful Menmen seize the king, they may assume hegemony without waiting for discussion.
Even though you defeated the former hegemonic aristocracy, the House of Resolute, by forming an alliance with other aristocracy, you can't profit from just sitting and waiting.
The painful case of the King's death was thought of as such, but it was probably a murder.
Such opinions have emerged around the Trinity Alliance.
Of course, that's not necessarily the right thing to do.
The reasons I just mentioned are quite absurd.
It does not prove that the Menmen or the Rheinzats will never kill the King.
But once you fall into doubt, you can hardly get out of there.
A rift is beginning to emerge in the trinity alliance.
It was almost time to reach hegemony, so you might ask others who is responsible for this and why they are not doing well.
Three noble families, each powerful, are beginning to antagonize each other.
But it won't erupt before winter.
If the discussions do not go well at the talks, which will probably continue throughout the winter, the spark of the king's death is likely to catch fire.
After all, I want Leon to stay in King's Landing and keep me informed about the progress of the Trinity Alliance talks.
Perhaps next year, each territory will be further devastated.
Kyle told me about Leon, and I saw the snow falling out the window, and I thought so.