Magic Gems Gourmet

While returning to the King's City on an airship, Ein looked down at the mainland Ishtar through the window of his room.

(This must be the story in King's Landing by now.)

Equivalent transactions with the iron country will not be accepted.

They were the ones who launched the pre-emptive attack, and the status quo is that they are asking Ishtarika to give up fear.

It is normal for an iron country to make the necessary sacrifices.

The war of recent years is only the Heim war.

Further back, it became a demon king war within the continent of Ishtar, and a war between races before that.

However, the battle that should be taken as a reference is the battle for continental hegemony that has erupted in the past on certain continents such as Heim, Rock Dam, and Euro.

At that time, the war was declared over in Birdland.

The reason is the exhaustion caused by the long war and the flow of harmony between countries.

In addition, it seems that there was also a change of mood due to the change of time.

― ― ― What is important here is before its end is declared.

Both the small and large countries that existed during the war and the countries that lost the battle were forced to make great sacrifices.

Among them are the heads of state, including royalty, who are basically executed.

There's no stating that we're going to execute the Queen.

I don't want to be the one to execute you.

This is only a matter of responsibility.

As for Ain's personal feelings, he "doesn't like" such disputes and the way in which he takes responsibility.

But it was just an individual story.

As a king, I know that I shouldn't pay for anything with love or temporary emotions. However, I didn't think I'd feel depressed.

(...... Phew)

Here, Ain returns to the main point.

It is also the focus of Ishtarika's acknowledgement of the existence of the iron country.

If it is recognized as one country, part of the national territory will belong to the iron country.

On the other hand, since the iron country has been claiming that it is their territory since ancient times, it is the current flow, so it is also a question of what justice is.

Ultimately, who uses what power to make a decision?

Reunification by force is easy, but there are some concerns.

(The dwarves are already considered aliens, so what are we going to do here?)

Incidentally, according to Mutton, I'm not going to say anything special because I'm the same dwarf.

Particularly the dwarves around Baltic, who were divided into iron kingdoms by bloodline, and became the people of Ishtarica.

Therefore, even if the people are the same, they are not the same people.

He said the other dwarves would agree.

(After that, it depends on what Warren thinks about the case.)

About Ein's perceived discomfort and the reason for the outrage in the iron country.

Why did they act like that?

(He's the only advisor on the Golden Route.)

The disturbances that had occurred in Strom earlier were also conceivable, and I had to assume instinctively that they should be.

Therefore, it was better not to decide whether or not to punish the queen.

If anyone is instigating you, you must first search for their shadow.

The queen who put it into action did not say she was innocent. If she could have been driven to the ground by greed, she should be punished.

However, the likelihood that the severity of the punishment will change is not zero.

Especially if the Iron Kingdom enters Ishtarika, we should avoid executing the Queen as much as possible.

An old dwarf with special knowledge might not be able to turn a flag against Ishtarika anywhere, and while the language is bad, it's better to be able to manage that knowledge and skill.

Master Ein! I'm almost there!

Listening to Chris's voice arrive with a knock, Ain said, "Hey!" I returned it and left the window.

With a small bag in his hand, he went out and set out to get ready to go out with Chris, who was waiting.

― ― ― As soon as I returned to the castle, I greeted Ein with a slightly tired look on Warren's face.

"As Ein-sama thought, we exchanged opinions on sentencing and future relations with the iron country."

Leaving the Great Hall and heading to the Great Conference Room.

Warren walks next to Ein, and Chris walks diagonally behind Ein to keep them out of the way.

"After all, the focus will be on what to do with the Queen." In any case, as a state, we cannot take a response that seems sweet. Be a wise man who learns from history or a fool who learns from experience. It's a situation that we can never judge recklessly. "

What do you personally think of Warren?

“As civilization developed, Ishtarica also created room in people's minds. So if possible, we should avoid executions.... I don't know what to say, but it's a long story to do it, to execute it, to do it, to cut off your neck."

In other words, we have to make absolute profits while responding to them in a non-sweet way.

Words show that it really struggles.

Then Warren handed Ain a piece of paper.

“It's my idea. Please check lightly for directions."

"Hmm, okay."

Seeing that, I can see that Ein makes me think of hitting my knee.

First of all, the iron country that launched the pre-emptive attack should be compensated accordingly. There are serious injuries on Ishtarika's side, and all of them, without exception, will be compensated.

1 · As an absolute condition, unconditional surrender of the "iron kingdom".

2. Deprive the Queen of all her rights, and take custody of the royal capital.

3 Dismantle the group called "Iron Nation" and inspect their place of residence with Ishtarika.

4 · The provision of technology that has been judged to be useful in Isthmica. In addition, the provision of technicians. However, the technician will be hired according to the prescribed conditions based on Ishtarika.

5. Prescribed indemnity.

“I want to get there quickly, and at the very least, do those things first. I was wondering if you could give me a final decision in light of the circumstances, such as the queen's sentence."

Ein confirmed that these alone were sweet.

I'm just in a hurry.

As soon as we know more about the situation, we'll be able to talk again.

“Personally, I'm curious about Ms Mutton and the Golden Route consulting role that Ein-sama was concerned about.”

"Ahh... maybe Ms Mutton is the king or something?"

"Yes, if what Ein-sama said to Cain-sama is true." What I don't know is, why did you react so much when there was already a queen in the iron kingdom? ”

"I see. Is it strange that the iron dwarfs should be so favourable to Ms Mutton's ancestors because they abandoned their homeland?"

“You're right. With that in mind, we must first approach the Queen.”

When Warren said that much, he said, "Speaking of which," and put it in front of him.

“I felt like I had no means of transport in the Iron Nation, so I decided to send civilians to the plains opposite them. I chose a few people, but recently, I've been told that someone is teaching work."

"... maybe, Leonard?"

"Thank you for your understanding." However, there are dangers involved, so what should be done in view of the position? However, I strongly ask him to leave it to me, so I'm going to leave it to him. ”

What do you think? Warren's eyes seemed to say so.

Ein has the power to stop it.

Leonard is a friend. Given that, some of us thought it would be better if we didn't have dangerous eyes.

But we're all adults now.

I'm not a student, I'm an adult.

"If Leonard decides, I have no right to stop him."

Yeah, I thought you said that.

But what will happen?

The iron kingdom's inauguration remained in his mind, and Ein could not dispel some of his concerns.

Please be safe.

He didn't stop thinking like that.

--But...

◇◇◇◇

It was not until ten days later that a new development occurred in this disturbance.

By completing the preparation and dispatching the civil servants as scheduled, Leonard's party met a group of iron kingdoms in a plain situated in the west of the continent.

To the queen who was there, Leonard said the words that had been decided.

One person to take care of the Queen. An escort for the Queen. Others will not be allowed to accompany me to the capital. "

and.

The other Dwarves were furious with this, but it seemed to have subsided with the queen's words.

She was a queen again, but she swallowed the terms. Otherwise, it has been reported that he thought that there would be no life for his compatriots, and that he was honest in his thoughts.

It also concerns a letter written by a dwarf that Ein dealt with in prison.

The company of Mutton and the others he had hoped for did not materialize, but Mutton was also scheduled to meet the queen in the capital at the request of the royal family.

(......)

What's the matter with you?

The Queen's party was taken to the plains immediately after leaving the capital.

As expected, it is not too late to take him to the king's city suddenly.

So, first, Ein meets the queen while watching the situation outside... "

Hmmm.

Looking at the party that was brought, Marco says, scratching his beard.

"This is something that I noticed from a monster's point of view, but it seems that their magic stones are of extremely poor quality." Looks like they're not getting a very nutritious diet. ”

"Yeah, I thought so."

Three dwarves, including the queen.

Their clothes are modest, and their bodies are thin and thin.

By the way, Ein was the first to see a woman's dwarf, but the queen's hair was not very glossy, inversely proportional to her noble status.

Although the dwarfs of the guards can see the muscles at a glance, they still seem to be too tight and lack the necessary fat.

According to Marco, it was like warriors before the Demon King's War.

It seems that the continent was not wealthy, and the purpose of the battle is not to seize resources, but to recall the battle for food itself.

"Maybe it's one of the reasons you left the basement."

“Maybe. They have amazing technology, too, but they've kept the seeds alive underground for hundreds of years. It's no wonder you're having trouble with food."

"... looks like the curse left by the fool king of the past."

“Yeah, there's a few things I think about, but it's all after listening.”

And Ain said so, and left the tent which he hitherto restrained.

The queen of the iron kingdom sitting on a chair on the plain, and the escort and attendant sitting on two legs lined up behind her.

And Leonard, who sat in the chair in front of the three of them, and the Kingsguard, who followed him to protect him.

Ein walked slowly toward where they were.

So, Your Highness!?

Then Leonard stood up in a hurry.

The Konoe Knights also broke their knees in amazement.

"Why are you here? I didn't expect you..."

"I'm sorry, I came to tell Grandpa that I couldn't." I had a lot to worry about, too, and I was just interrogating another dwarf. "

Listening, the queen opens her mouth.

She was a little girl. If replaced by a human, he is so small that he doesn't even look ten years old, and he has a rudimentary but cute face.

The outfit was plain, as confirmed by Ain, and only the cloak was heavy in proportion.

When the queen in that shape says what she wants to say,

"I, it's you who met my family!"

At the bottom of the opening, he asked about the captive dwarf.

"Are you safe!?" How is my family doing! ”

"You, what do you want to hear from this rude man!"

"Ah... I-It's important to me!"

The girl didn't seem to deserve to be called the queen.

It's a good thing, Machiya.

Let me ask you about your core personality, but innocence is the girl you asked for in a rural town.

(It's weird.)

Ein didn't think this girl would get into such an outrage.

The outrage was nothing more than a sudden attack on Ishtarika. But I don't think a girl like this would act on her mind.

Also, the other dwarves.

(It's him, after all)

I doubted that I would ever be involved again in the consulting role of the Golden Route, and I didn't stop.

"----You 're safe."

Ein never meant to talk about it just because of his feelings.

However, if I exposed the pressure to show this girl as the prince in front of me, I just felt that at that time, the girl would be unable to say anything.

Huh, is it true!?

"Yeah. Our technology saved lives." There's nothing I can do about it, but I'm recovering enough not to worry about dying anymore. "

"... I'm so glad..."

The girl cried.

This also puts Ain in new doubt.

(It just doesn't make much sense to me.)

A consultant on the Golden Route was involved, and I let these dwarves beat the Queen.

But I don't see the advantage.

Obviously, this girl is not in the vessel as a king, but only in the beginning. That said, I don't think there are any other wise dwarves in this situation.

(What are you doing that for?)

Suddenly, Ein's eyes glowed golden.

Leonard couldn't see it due to the influence of certainty, but for a moment, the three dwarves were too distracted by the Ain (,,,,,,,,).

But he eventually mistakes it for Ein's pressure.

"From here on out, the three of you have to talk to us without lying." Whether you can protect it or not. Answer me honestly. "

Then the three nodded silently.

Absolute command, Shannon's ability to handle.

That's because Ein used it, and it's sublimated to a different level of ability.

Convinced that there was nothing wrong with their reply, Ein turned his back on the three of them.

In addition, their abilities were immediately removed, so their impact on the three of them was minimal.

But the impact was unavoidable.

Even Ain couldn't give in in order to get a true and unmistakable response.

Leonard, can I be with you for a moment?

"... Oh my. As usual, Your Highness."

Leonard, who was smiling bitterly, shrugged his shoulders and said.

To where you were, to Ein's back.

A gigantic belly sound arrived.

Turning around and looking at the queen, she was driven by shame and anger.

"W-what is it?!" Those eyes! "

"No, I thought we were supposed to have dinner on the ship."

"It's counterproductive!" If you're born and you're eating like that for the first time, it's only natural that you get hungry because you want to eat again! ”

Hah, and Ain tilts their necks.

He turned to Marco, who was standing by, and said, "Was it such a lavish meal?” he asked.

“No, as far as I know, it's nothing like a meal in the airship's cafeteria.”

That's why it's not a special dish.

It may be a little meaty, but it should be just a typical dish.

(I knew you might have a problem with food.)

I wish I could have gone out and lived on the ground sooner.

I can't stop thinking like this, but maybe there's a situation.

If you think about it, you'll get to talk about it.

--But it's loose somewhere.

Historically, the iron kingdom has a complicated position.

And they and the prince king of Ishtarica.

In other words, it is a strange seat that cannot be called a meeting between countries, and it can also be called a meeting between representatives of victorious and defeated countries.

When Ein came to the scene, she wondered if she should carry the food.