Isekai Taneuma

For a few days afterwards, Isaac stayed with him. The Emperor's forthcoming ceremony to award the throne of Hermes was approaching, but he did not prepare for it at all and took it from the battlefield, as if he was going to return to his country soon. Of course, it goes without saying how bad that would make the Empire's testimony worse. But he didn't feel comfortable lowering his head to the opponent he grew up with when he was born and told he was his enemy.

Nevertheless, he knew how foolish it was to choose to continue the war. He understood that there was a way to peace if he endured it, and that he should do so.

However, there was still a creepy thing smoking inside my chest that could not be cut. He doesn't hate peace, he loves peace, he's angry, but he wants a future in hand with the Empire. But can I put it on black and white as I am now and go down that road easily?

In retrospect, the War of Champions broke out 300 years ago, and many Hermes have been sacrificed so far. My ancestors to my generation, and the people who fell in the middle of their will, entrusted the baton to me. He stands on so many corpses.

But is it okay to imitate the Emperor as if he were to thank his subordinates? We've been at war for so long. Hermes is no longer part of the Empire, but a nation. I don't need the Emperor to bow his head and admit it, but I can name him King Hermes with my strength... no, I don't think so.

Maybe that's a legitimate right. And perhaps the people will understand. But doing so was synonymous with continuing the war. And this time, the Brave Leader may leave. That's why I know he shouldn't have done that... he's been struggling with all sorts of whirlwinds in his chest.

It was such a morning. Feng came to see me early before I even had breakfast.

"Hey, Isaac. Let's go say hello and get ready."

What?

Suddenly Isaac twisted his neck as he rubbed his sleepy eyes. Behind Feng was Permel and Diogenes, whom he trusted most, as if he had been waiting for his visit from the beginning.

Actually, I guess so. When Isaac asks what it means to say hello,

"You haven't seen anyone since you came to the Imperial City. This is our chance to expand our network, but even if we return to Lord Hermes like this, we will only make our people unhappy. For now, just sell your face in shape."

"I don't know what you're going to do, but if it comes from over there, I'm not going to do that."

"So, in the last few days, you'll see. Wait here, no one's coming from the other side. You may be going to be a big deal, but you're just a crazy young man who won't let anybody in the Imperial Capital fight you like this."

"What is it!? Are you kidding me!!

"I'm telling you to look at reality. In order to continue the war or to make peace, nothing will start without first knowing the other party. And yet you don't want to know. What are you fighting?

Isaac couldn't say anything back to Feng's words. I just got angry, and I didn't want to hear what he said, so I turned around. However, he asked two of his priests to beg him to do so.

"Isaac-sama, Feng is right. Could you at least go and see the people?"

"Why are you even saying that?"

"Feng-sama wanted Isaac-sama not to be ashamed of her, so she even rooted herself out. And Isaac is a brave leader, isn't he? But you can't even listen to the brave one, and you can't show it."

I thought Isaac would say so. The first time I saw him, he was Level 1, and it was cheap to hang out with, so I tend to forget, but this guy seems like a real brave man. I wouldn't have heard this before the man who defeated the Demon King. He nods reluctantly.

"If you say so, you can hang out today. But it's really just today, right? I won't do this anymore."

"Why do you look so great for nothing? Well, then, I'll be right there, so get ready."

Wait, we haven't had breakfast yet.

When Isaac tried to prepare breakfast, Feng rushed in.

"Idiot, how many times do you think we're going to go around? On the contrary, if you're not hungry, you won't last a day."

"What are you talking about? I'm not going on a food walk."

"Just listen to me. It's just today, right?"

Isaac followed in haste.

I have touched it lightly before, but even though the Imperial Capital is a capital (Miyako), the population is small. Because it was originally the capital of the priests, it became natural because the number of them decreased. Except for the imperial palace where the emperor lived, people lived only in the Daimyo Mansion around the imperial palace and the castle town of the humans a little further away, and afterwards, it was like a wild mountain, a hunting ground for the priests and nobles.

So even if I went around saying hello, I could say it was easy in terms of movement because it was hardened in almost one place. However, there was a troublesome smell that I didn't know what rumors would come up depending on the trend because the small town was out of action. Isaac came in as the leader of the enemy in the meantime, and he didn't show up at all, so he would have been creepy from the Imperials. This is not an atmosphere for peace talks. So I had to change the impression first.

Nevertheless, it makes no sense to greet your neighbors in the dark clouds. It's not a moving greeting, so there are proper procedures. For example, although it is good to move to the countryside, it is a story of modern times that the village was only in eight parts without greeting the village chief. The more conservative a man is, the more concerned he is with the sequence. That's why we should go see the enemy generals first.

"What, Lord Cain!? Are you going to see Lord Cain?

"That's right. He is now second to the Emperor in the Imperial Capital. I can't take it off first."

"But Lord Cain and I have known each other since the War of Champions broke out. If you suddenly come to see me like that, I'll just be paid."

"No, I'm sure you'll meet me."

"How can you say that?

"That's because I'm a brave man and you're Lord Hermes."

Sir Cain's residence was unexpectedly not around the Imperial Palace, but a short distance from it. It wasn't that he didn't hate the emperor, but whether the rich liked the suburbs, or whether it was better to build a large mansion in a quiet and calm place than in the noisy middle.

When they arrived at the Mansion, the two priests rushed to their mother's house ahead of the Phoenix. To inform the servants of the arrival of the two. But it was not Lord Cain, but his servant, who dived through the large gate and walked further down the carriageway for a few minutes before finally welcoming them to their mother's house. Isaac looked at it as if he had seen it, but Feng said, "The brave man has come," and the servant bowed politely and then pulled into the back, and instead, a millennium-haired man showed up with a large number of offerings.

Whatever the age of the priest, Sir Cain was a dandy man around after the appearance of the Lunar New Year. The unique majesty unleashed by those who have been in power for a long time, and the nervousness of those with them, is probably due to the fact that we know that Hermes and Hercules, who have been enemies for many years, are here.

Those who had not much experience of diving the Shura Hall had an atmosphere that looked like a little one, but in the meantime, Feng took a step without cowardice.

"First time to see you, Sir Cain. My name is Fengbai. It has been a long time since His Majesty called me to the Imperial Capital, but I have come to greet you. I'm sorry for pushing you so suddenly."

Lord Cain said without breaking the sword-eating atmosphere.

"This is going to hurt politely. Even though the brave men of today are young, they are very steadfast. I see you're Sir Hermes."

"Hya!

Isaac's voice flipped. When the laughter leaked from the boys, his face turned red as soon as he saw it. Lord Cain held his hand like he liked his men.

"Sir Hermes is also tired from his long journey. I'm busy too, so I'm here today. If you are in the Imperial Capital, you will see me again."

That's what Sir Cain said and tried to get back inside. It is an attitude that I have said a lot about. Isaac wanted to escape quickly with remorse and embarrassment, so I appreciated his attitude now. He pulled Feng's clothes to get home early.

And at that time. A servant approached Sir Cain, who was about to retreat into the back, and slapped him in the ear. When he heard it, he changed his expression and thought a little bit, then turned back to the visitors.

"It would be rude of you to come and visit me like this. I'll take some time during breakfast, so why don't you come with me?"

"Thank you very much."

Feng accepts it without putting it in his hair. Is Isaac serious? While confused, he hurriedly chased after Feng as he walked towards the back of the mansion while being guided.

I had no idea why Sir Cain had changed his mind, but both of them were taken straight to the reception room behind the Mansion. I said breakfast, but there was no breakfast lined up, and instead, there was cake and sweets lined up, so the servant brewed me hot milk tea right in front of me.

Soon there were no children surrounding Lord Cain, and the reception room was only for his husband and Feng, except for his servants. Probably a testament to Lord Cain's trust, Isaac lost so much room that he didn't even realize it, he was stuck in a tight spot. Feng undertook a conversation with Sir Cain with the intention of following him, though he had no choice at first.

"By the way, you said earlier that you were a brave man of our time, but has Lord Cain ever met a brave man 300 years ago?

"Of course. We live a long life in vain."

"What was the brave man 300 years ago? Were you similar to me?

Then Lord Cain stared at Feng's face.

That's right. The atmosphere is similar, but you look more calm than him. "

Sir Cain got a little upset when he said that. Although it is true that the bastard was eaten by my daughter, so I wonder if it hurts my mood by remembering it. My daughter died before him because she was human. And I wonder if he's deepening his hatred for the brave with his dead daughter... this story seems to be better not to pull too much.

But... Feng and the brave man 300 years ago are probably the same person. But as Leonardo did, everyone involved has somehow forgotten about it. Why is this?

The emperor who knows the circumstances also treats Feng and his former brave men like others, while acknowledging that they are the same. That's because she doesn't remember either. Feng himself doesn't remember 300 years ago, and I can't help but think that 300 years will make him do so... if everyone forgets to keep going like this, I can only think of some kind of artificial force working.

What the hell is that? So far, there is no information that would lead to that. I wish I knew something before I went crazy... but for now, I think we should just put that aside and focus on Isaac.

Lord Cain eats tarts like apple pie. Apparently I like sweets. And even if you have many dogs in the garden and you have a mansion in the suburbs, you seem to have a hunting hobby. It also matches the information that was purchased in advance from the interest-bearing period. Feng skilfully guided the subject while remembering it.

"If Lord Hermes is going to stay in the Imperial Capital for a while, we must go hunting soon."

He said it was only during breakfast, but then, about two hours later, Feng and the others continued the meeting with Lord Cain. The atmosphere improved as Feng continued to shake the topic of hobbies, and eventually Isaac, who was nervous, calmed down before continuing the conversation with a naturally gentle mood. Of course, there was no talk of war.

While doing so, Sir Cain invited us hunting because they both preferred rifles, and the meeting was held there. The continuation is also said to be at that time. He seemed to be in a bad mood at first, but he was always in a good mood when it came to hobbies, and when Feng and the others quit the Mansion, he gave me a drop off and a souvenir.

Isaac bowed his head and thanked him for it. I was supposed to have been so vigilant, but now I don't feel that way anymore. He handed a souvenir to the two priests who were waiting outside the mansion, and began walking with a gentle wave of hands to the servants who bowed politely towards him at the entrance.

"Dear Isaac, how are you?

While Feng and the others were meeting with Lord Cain, they must have been quite distracted in the waiting room. As soon as they left the Mansion, they asked how the priests were doing, but Isaac didn't just reply, and he turned to Feng and asked.

"Hermes and Cain have been enemies of each other since the War of Champions... honestly, I didn't think this would work. What kind of magic did you use?

"Nothing. If the top of the country runs with emotion, the country will perish. People who have been at the top for so long will never make a bad provocation or ride it. That's why I thought if I followed the steps and got closer, I'd be able to deal with it."

"Procedures...."

"You seem to think you've become a big man, but if you're a big man, you have to do something about it. It's just a fool to drag around and intimidate others. That's why I had to show you where it wasn't."

"Fu, huh... I didn't mean to keep doing that."

Isaac looks reluctant. I wonder if the tension has subsided and you're willing to listen to me a little bit. Feng continued to say that was the case.

"In imperial studies I learned... power is the right to reward and punish. The wisdom gains the confidence of his subordinates by exerting his power and punishing evil appropriately because the powerful give him the right reward. If you try to fish up the wise man cheaply, you will surely leave, and if you praise one evil, hundreds of evil men will approach you.

If we're going to catch a big fish, we need food commensurate with it. The smaller the needle and the smaller the feed, the smaller the big fish. In addition, if the needle and feed are large, the small fish will not eat. Humans are the same, and there is a way to fish commensurate with them. You had to feed the big fish first. "

"Bait..."

"I mean, we kept a gift for ourselves as we arrived at Lord Cain's Mansion. That's why the servants came and suddenly changed their attitude. He took a look at the inventory he had received and thought about not unhindered returns to the person who had given him this much gift. After that, it would have been good if it had been treated normally. You and Sir Cain are equal in title."

Isaac opened his mouth softly after hearing the seeding.

"What, what kind of magic did you use, that's all?"

"That's what's surprisingly effective in relationships. And that's all people can't do well. Isn't it embarrassing, like bribery? I don't believe in that kind of money connection, and I don't do anything after all. If I didn't do anything, nothing would happen."

When Napoleon became Emperor, he first revived the glorious system. It is still France's greatest honor, the Legion d 'Honneur. The French, who had just won freedom in the revolution, hated the resurgence of old ills because the medal was given by the powerful. But Napoleon didn't listen to what he wanted to hear if there was a republic that had come here without a medal. He understood that the reward system was necessary to motivate people.

"Uh-huh... I see, I get it. Even if it's just money, it's better than nothing."

That's what I'm talking about, you know.

"Don't underestimate... well then, I've caused you trouble. I don't know what you gave me, but I'll give you back what you rebuilt. How much is it?"

Five thousand dollars.

"Ha...? Five thousand dollars?

Isaac peeled his eyes. Feng simply says that a piece of gold is worth about 100,000 yen. In other words, he gave me 500 million yen to go against Pong. It was neither tasty nor pleasant for him, the lord of Hermes.

"Well, that's the sum of the gifts for everyone you're going to ask today, isn't it?

"There's no way. Five thousand dollars for Lord Cain. I'm going to give Mitra, Seto, and both countries the same."

"What did you do on your own!

"Whatever it is... on the contrary, I think it would be appropriate to give it to the Lord of this great power."

Instead, Isaac stuck his words behind Feng's back. Considering the repair of the relationship, it is reasonable, and it could be an act of sending salt to the enemy. In other words, it seems like an exquisite subtraction.

"Well, that's... but there's a limit to the treasury. I'm not Lord Hermes right now, so I can't pay that much? The people would be angry if they found out I wasted it."

Feng continued laughing bitterly.

Rest assured, you don't have to pay a penny.

"Huh, what? Well, what do you mean?

"The Thirteen Brave Clans funded your visit to the Imperial Capital. The Federation didn't want to continue the Hermes War. Ser Orpheus's provocation forced us to send troops, but many brave nations think it would be more profitable if the war ended and relations with the Empire were to be normalized in this case. Even that Kara kingdom has no choice but to settle for the devil king's appearance. I mean, you're standing here on behalf of all the brave nations and Hermes. Everyone thinks we can't let them imitate us."

Isaac said nothing. While I was infidel at the hotel, it was decided quickly around me... and this is also because Feng, no, the brave have physically and mentally reduced the distance between the Empire and the valiant realm.

Normally, it would take two or three months to decide this much. It will depend, above all, on the presence of the brave and the power of their miracles.

"To those who will be traveling, you will receive a letter from Leonardo stating that you are worthy of Ser Hermes for the money you gave him when he took office. And Hermes' specialties, as well as those close to him from the Herald's Landing. You carry all this stuff and show up in front of them. Of course, they can't ignore the response, and you can't fail."

………………

"Eat whatever is served. Answer the shaken conversation with a smile, even if you're not interested. Sir Mitra, Sir Seto will have ten more to go by today."

Isaac was stunned by Feng's words. Two priests embraced the two sides of the master, and followed the brave man who stood ahead.