"I heard you had a sudden conversation. What's up, Leon?
Alsu-sama, this is bad news.
"Bad thing? What the hell happened?
"A royal decree has been issued."
"Yes, Your Majesty?
"That's right. King's orders, in other words, orders from the king. My subordinates first perceived the information in the King's Capital that the King's decree could be conveyed to the Fontana family, and thus to Ars, who is acting on his behalf, and communicated it in [thoughts]."
"The royal family gave me an order? Maybe we're not talking about coming back to Fontana territory."
"No, it's not."
"Well then, what is it? Don't waste time telling me, Leon."
"I see. Listen with all your heart. The information obtained by the agency is also supported by the fact that it is fairly reliable. The royal order is to form an alliance between the royal family and the Fontana family and make the Fontana family the next noble hegemony."
"... what? What did you just say, Leon? You think the Fontana family is the next nobleman?
"That's right. The royal family has already sent a messenger to convey the royal decree."
The New Year, which had even been discussed at the Council to create the Fontana Charter, was around spring by the end of the Council.
After that, I had a baby and the other day, a birthday festival involving residents took place in Vulcania.
When the warm sun began to shine on my face, Leon told me something incredible.
The royal order came from the royal family.
Moreover, the contents were to make the Fontana family hegemonic.
Why are you talking about this?
Not at all, but it's too difficult for Fontana to be a hegemonic nobleman.
"... how did that happen? Basically, you were talking about being a hegemonic nobleman somewhere in the three kingdoms, right?
"That's right, but the Percival family of the three great aristocracies greatly retreated their forces. Especially since we lost the Labyrinth City. It would have been difficult to target the hegemonic aristocracy by holding down on the key points that produced excellent talent, magic stones, and weapon defense materials."
"The Percival family may be, but what about the others? The Menmen have dragged their troops all the way to Fontana to pick up the king. I don't think the Linzats are going to pull back that easily."
"Of course. Perhaps the origins of this royal decree are due to the political judgment of the metropolitan area."
"Political judgment?
"Yes, originally the existence of a hegemonic nobility for the royal family itself was nothing more than an obstacle. It's because the aristocracy that would have been under our control is claiming hegemony by itself."
"That may be true, but with the power of hegemonic nobility, the weakened royal family could have survived.
"Exactly. Until now, however, most of them were nobles close to the King's Capital. However, if the Fontana family in the far north were to become hegemonic nobles, there would be a distance between the royal family and the hegemonic nobility. Perhaps that's what they're after."
"... I don't know. Can distance be an advantage to the royal family?
"Of course, there will be advantages. If the Fontana family were to become hegemonic, they would be offered a place in the King's Land, away from their original territory, where they would garrison their troops. And we have to move to contain the conflicts in the aristocracy from the centre to the south as hegemonic aristocracy. We will need the cooperation of the royal family to move the army freely. In other words, if the Fontana family sent troops as hegemonic nobles, it would mean that they would get handpieces that were easy for the royal family to use."
I see.
The Menmen, the Rheinzats, the Percival, and the former hegemonic Risolte are much closer to the King's Land than the Fontana.
Hegemonic aristocracy has the name of being somewhat reciprocal because of its alliance with the royal family, but in fact, there have been many times before, such as putting pressure on the royal family against the background of a large territory.
The royal family hated the pressure.
So if the Fontana family, more distant than any other aristocracy, were to become a hegemonic aristocracy, they would have thought that they could escape even a little bit of that depressing pressure.
In addition, the Fontana family is still a four-year-old child this year, and instead, I am a 15-year-old former farmer in power.
In the power struggle, the kingdoms of the thousands of sea mountains may not be seen as opponents either.
In short, if the Fontana family were to become hegemonic nobles, they would be a token that could be freed from the royal family to use only very user-friendly combat power.
"Rather than the Fontana family, I'm being licked by the royal family. But in fact, it would be impossible for us to become hegemonic nobles. In the first place, there must still be a huge difference in power between the Menmen and the Rheinzats. Even if we are in the immediate vicinity of the King's Land, I find it difficult to name a hegemonic nobility. Doesn't the royal family know that?
"No, you probably know a lot about that. And I think you brought this king's life."
"What's the point of making a king's life when you know it's impossible?
"This is just my guess. But that's probably what this is about. The royal family does not want any nobility to be empowered. I want to shred my power from all kinds of nobles. But the Royal Family doesn't have much real power. So, what should we do? It's about fighting and crushing each nobleman."
"... I see. So the information leaked before the messenger delivering the King's decree arrived in Fontana territory? The Menmen would certainly be angry with Fontana if they knew that such an order had been issued. Maybe the Rheinzats are the same."
"I think it's a pretty tough strategy to shred your power from your surroundings without fighting yourself. If the Fontana family loses to other nobles, is it possible that they could not refuse at Fontana's request?"
"It's a mess. Whatever you do, you can't just accept the king's order properly. If you jump on that bait, Fontana will end up in a war."
"Well, we need to move as fast as we can."
"Huh? What's moving, Leon? Why don't you just officially say no when the messenger arrives?
"That's too late. Suppose that messenger came and told Ars about the King's decree. Then the knights of Fontana will definitely rejoice. For nobles and knights in the northernmost realm like ours, the opportunity to be hegemonic nobles is never going to happen again."
If you say so. Isn't it strange to have someone who is just happy without thinking about the trouble after that? And if I refuse, I may be pushed up as a renegade. Is that what this is about?
"Yes, emotions take precedence over reason in these hands. First of all, you will undoubtedly continue to be told that Arus was the one who made the decision not to act for Fontana."
"But if you don't refuse, you will know that there is a cliff. What should I do, Leon?"
"... does not impart verbal quality to the messenger. We're going to have to do it."
"Ha, ha, ha. Or... Ah, I want you to talk about this kind of plot number somewhere other than me."
"I can't help it. Now, let's consider my response to the envoy."
"I'm sorry. Please, Leon."
Nodded with eyes on Leon.
Leon will think of a good answer.
But I don't know how far it goes.
The King's decree has already leaked to the surroundings.
Of course, the Menmen and the Rheinzats will know that.
In other words, it is possible that the two houses, which have grown even bigger after eating the Percival house, will turn against the Fontana family.
I thought the royal family was really like a plague god to the Fontana family.
But I can't stop moaning.
I instructed them to gather more information and to think about the future of the Fontana family.