From the first town of Belgio to the king's capital, it won't take as long.
The fact that the road is well maintained can also be cited as a reason, but the biggest factor would simply be the size of the country.
Great forest sandwiched by mountains and empires. That is the national territory of Belgio.
In terms of national territory alone, perhaps it boasts a considerable breadth. Ugly lush deforestation, however, is difficult, with less than 30% of the land inhabitable by people.
Therefore, the necessary facilities were aggregated into one town and developed into a smaller number of larger towns.
Leaving Eldo with the defense of the front line, Ines goes ahead and looks at the arriving king's capital and thinks.
Awesome.
A huge town that appears neglected in the Great Forest. With forests becoming natural walls, the walls surrounding the town were low and it was possible to see what was going on in the town from the streets.
All the houses standing side by side are three floors of wood. From that chimney, white smoke tells the lives of the climbers.
Wooden planks were also laid on the road, paved for easy walking.
A carriage progresses through the town, sounding characteristic with Gotgoto, with children playing beside it.
It was as if there was so much peace there that I didn't think it was exactly the country being attacked right now.
"Is this the king's capital of Belgio? That's a lot of calm."
In response to Ines whining about his thoughts in the carriage was Eis, who was entrusted with escorting him.
"It can also be called a peace bokeh. This country has never been attacked."
I don't know the fear of being a prisoner. I don't know the despair of getting my house burned.
That's why, even as the wave of war looms from here to the position of three days, we can calm down and live our lives as usual.
"I see, how well does Ace know about Belgio?
"When I was in the Empire, I was doing a little espionage..."
"Respect is fine. You're not good at talking to yourself, are you? It's easier to speak, and it's easier to understand what that means."
"Appreciation"
Ace was raised as a being who never came out of the table. Therefore, there was only the minimum necessary conversation, and the conversation was all about unilaterally communicating something, with little or no verbal exchange.
That is why, in the end, I can tell you what is necessary, but I could not speak to nobility, royalty or those in sight.
Ines understands that too, so he only gives permission on this occasion.
"So, what about Belgio?
"At the moment the king is Mondor del Belgio. Healthy at forty-seven. The queen is thirty-eight years old in Navel. The right to inherit the throne first is the first prince, Luibe, twenty, and the next is the first princess, Luinel, twenty-two. That's all the kids have."
"You're surprisingly few."
Ines thought that his place was five brothers and sisters, and felt that only the two were quite few to the royal family.
We also hear that in the Empire there are more than fifteen children with inheritance rights, including those in the side chambers, and even in the Principality of Wellia, northwest of Faital, boys are born until the second child.
Having only one boy should be quite dangerous as a country.
"I have a theory, but the story of hating the inheritance dispute is powerful. Since the country is stable, it can also be attributed to the low likelihood of assassination"
"I see. I don't know if that means peace."
"If it is stable, the elimination of inheritance disputes is also an effective means. In the Empire, five people have been assassinated just to be able to confirm"
"Oh, that's what happened to the Empire?
Inez opens his eyes to unexpected information.
"There are also three people who are uncertain. The imperial royal palace is always slaughtered. Even in the back, the unpleasant air was getting tingly."
"It's a place I don't want to go, but I guess I'll have to go eventually"
"Your husband's orders. I won't let you scratch one."
"I hope so."
Ines' carriage then dives through the castle gate that leads to the royal palace, confirming trade resources and industrial information.
What's spreading there is a huge wooden door.
Before that, the soldiers lined up sloppily, making a carriage path for the Ines to ride.
The carriage proceeds along its path and stops in front of the gate.
The door opens immediately and a voice is heard from the guide.
"You're the envoy of the Kingdom of Faithful, aren't you?
"Yes."
"Let me guide you, my name is Koino"
A woman bowing her head in front of a carriage with respect. The costume that fits into it was a substitute that would have surprised Eldo if he had been on the spot.
"I'll show you to your room. This way, please."
First the ace goes down and checks the perimeter. Then Ines stepped out of the carriage, taking the hand that Ace offered.
The sidekicks begin to unload their bags and carry them in with the Belgio clerk.
"I've been listening, but it's strange."
That's what Inez felt the first time.
architectural styles different from those of Faithal and Obard. Its five-story castle, built without stone and with a combination of trees, retains the colour of the trees, yet has a standing that seems beautiful. It gave an atmosphere as the castle where the king lived, not infrequently.
Following the guide, he enters the castle.
The floor is covered with carpets as fluffy as a faital, decorated with condiments everywhere.
"We have this room for you. For luggage and escorts, we have a room right next door"
Guided into the room, a glazed window stretched out on one side overlooking the Great Forest and the mountain ranges lying behind it.
It would fall into a pretty good category as a view.
The interior has a long desk that seems to be available for meetings, with a couch next to which more than ten people are likely to relax at a time.
At the wall, there is a door leading to another room, which seems to be the bedroom ahead.
"Nice room. Thanks."
"If you need anything else, please tell us what it is"
"Later, I want to confirm my plans for a meeting, so give me someone who understands. Yeah, I'll be back in an hour."
"I understand. Now if you'll excuse me."
The guide left the room, and the cavaliers of the sidelines and orails came in to be replaced.
"The carry-on of the luggage is over. I brought you some paperwork that you might want to use, but which one should I put it on?
"Leave it on the table. So, have you heard from Eldo?
Ines asks O'Rail as he skips the instructions on the side.
"Not yet. Wow. I think it's time to come."
"Yes, I would have liked to have purchased the information before the meeting if I could."
Inez thought the degree of cooperation with Belgio would also change depending on what was going on on on the front line.
If they alone can handle it, Eldo should return it to hand as soon as possible, and if it is difficult to deal with it, Eldo must work for him.
At present, as far as the state of affairs in this country is concerned, Inez will prepare for negotiations while he feels Eldo has to work for him.
And just an hour later, the door to the room was knocked.
"Which one?"
"My name is Faure, the Chancellor. We're here to talk about greetings and future plans."
In words hung over the door, Ines nods Ace opens the door.
It was an old man standing. The hair was dead, but the white beard is stretched just to say that it is the replacement.
And there's still one young man behind it.
"I'll see you first. Her Royal Highness Princess Ines II. I am Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgio, my name is Faure Nostalgi"
"Thanks for taking the time. I'm Inés Norbert Faithal, and this time I'm here as your envoy. Behind you, if I remember correctly, I thought you were the first prince, Louis."
Inez turns his gaze to the man.
The figure of a man standing half hidden in the shadow of Faure resembled that of the first prince of the kingdom of Belgio, Luibe del Belgio, confirmed in the carriage.
"Nice to meet you. Her Royal Highness Princess Ines II. My name is Ruibe Del Belgio. This time, I have been accompanied as an adjunct to Fore to study"
"Is that what you said?"
The year of Louis is twenty-one and his education as an adult and royalty is already almost over. However, the field, such as negotiations, did not really have enough experience. To make up for it, he is now learning about diplomacy while assisting Faure.
"Quickly, but with regard to this subsequent negotiation, I need a prior meeting"
"Yeah, go ahead."
Encourage him to take a seat, and Ines will be seated face-to-face.
The meeting began as the surroundings were protected by the Kingsguard knights and the soldiers of Belgio.
"For now, this hope is the same as before. Condemnation statement to the Obard Empire combined with hints of the use of force"
"That doesn't change this answer either. Belgio is already engaged with the Empire and will say that we cannot afford to meet your country's demands"
"Yeah, I know. On the way here, I was able to get just a little information on the Belgio and Overdo engagements. So there it is, but I suggest it from me. If you could consider our request positively, how about I lend you my knight?
"When it comes to His Highness's knight, are you a Kingsguard knight!?
To Inez's suggestion, Fore peels his eyes and Louis speaks up unexpectedly.
"Yeah, I'm a little far away now to have my imperial side move reconnoitred, but I'm making sure I can intervene as soon as I give directions. It's a little harsh, isn't it?
"It's..."
Faure mumbles whether he doesn't like to admit that his country is losing, or doesn't want to cheaply give information to his opponent as a negotiating place.
But the gesture was telling the answer.
"We don't know why this country is being targeted by the Empire, but the Empire is pretty serious, given the amount of power it puts into it. That's all we have on this land, isn't it?
"Right. Maybe you should tell him this."
"Master Ruibe, that's"
"No, I think you should tell him this. Otherwise, it could lead to the next war."
To Inez's shaking, Ruibe tries to open her mouth. Fore stopped it.
But Louis was just rocked, too, so I didn't try to talk. As a royalty, I decided I should give you this information, so talk.
"Did you know that the main industry in Belgio says it's minerals?
"Yeah, and a special weapon that uses the magic of a magic stone to be dug out as a by-product."
"That's right. And that's also the cause of this one."
"Magic Stone - Are you craving Magic Liquid? But in terms of the amount of by-products - no way!?
"Yes, a large mineral vein of magic stones was found in the great forest of Belgio. The Empire has come to know it and invaded this country."
"Is that what you're saying?"
Currently, every country has a magic stone mineral vein. But the demand for magic stones is exploding when Obard and Faithal develop an abnomulet that moves with magic fluid (Magea Liquid) almost simultaneously.
Prices will naturally jump if demand increases. Even when imported from other countries, they will not be able to continue the war if they see their feet.
There, if a magic stone mineral vein was found in Belgio, it could be taken for granted in a way to want it.
"Our country still bribes with its domestic minerals, but if it's an empire, so be it."
It also sounds like the Overdo Empire is being pushed indirectly, but this is simply a matter of the number of countries at war.
If it is settled on a battlefield somewhere, the troops there will be put into another battlefield. Before doing so, Ines is convinced that it is necessary to complete the siege net.
"If the Empire is after the Magic Stone, surely the momentum of the invasion should increase in the future. The only thing that can counteract Armunale will eventually be Armunale. This is the fact that it didn't change when Abnomulet came out. If you can take that, I think there's room for negotiation?
"... that's true. But then it seems harsh in my presence. Once we don't get confirmation from His Majesty."
No matter how many prime ministers, they can't decide everything.
Even if you say you have discretion, it's only the number two in the country.
"I don't mind. My knight should be sending you information shortly. After seeing that. But it's not too late. Until then, my knight should support the front line. I don't want to be interrupted."
"Thank you. Now, I'm going to go back and hurry up and consider it, so that's it for today."
"Yes."
The two of us shook hands once, and the occasion was open.
It was two hours after the negotiations that Cattleya came to King's Capital with a letter from Eldo.
"Dear Ines, thank you for waiting"
"Thanks"
Ask Katrea for information on the scene while she receives the letter offered.
How do you feel about that?
"You're looking pretty funny. Troop leader of the knockout to Princess Ruinell, guerrilla warfare on special armaments. Isn't it too much to be hunted down as a country?
"Status quo, right. If Captain Erdo hadn't intervened, I think the first town would have been under control by now."
"This is going to settle unexpectedly quickly."
"Yes, because Master Ruinel has also asked me to intervene in the battle."
The letter has also already been handed to the Belgio side.
If we read that, the negotiations we are conducting now will also proceed without problems.
"I understand the situation. Katrea's going back over there?
"No, I'm ordering you to stay on guard, so I'll join you here."
"Okay. Decide to share roles with the Orrails."
"Yes."
"Well, now that we know what my knight is doing, shall we go with the negotiation a little more vigorously?"
Prior to the real negotiations that would take place in the future, Inez imagined his cut hand tag and the other party's demands.
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night. The Great Forest is closed to darkness, and man's eyes cease to fulfill its meaning.
But there were those who moved at such times.
Send signals to each other with sounds like bird ringing and check each other's positions.
Little by little, but surely narrow the siege net and gaze at the enemy.
"I still have the Armunale. That belongs to Faithal."
"Are you saying that Belgio asked for help?"
"It's a hassle. Fortunately, there is only one plane. Kill the pilot and we'll do anything."
"That's what we do."
"That's what I'm saying."
A unit completing the siege net sneaks the assassins to the campsite without making a sound.
And...
"Twin Flame Circle Tridykapur (13 Heavy), Setup. Start!"
A flame that burns suddenly and golly. It burns up to circle the campsite all the way around and creates another ring inside it.
Between the wheel and the wheel, the men were trapped.
"No, no, not at all."
"Who!
"Faithful Kingdom, First Kingsguard Armunale Battalion Second Princess SS Support Maid, Angus. Eldo, trying to get your hands on you isn't an acceptable act, is it?
"Shit!"
The assassins attempt to extinguish the fire in front of them with each usable magic. But the flames exercised with all the strength of Angus are not easily extinguished. On the contrary, it builds momentum and rapidly takes oxygen away from the men's surroundings.
"Not like this."
"Captain, use me."
"Sorry."
In short words, the men make decisions.
Two-man cells together, one man throws his life away and activates magic.
It kicked the other side out into the flames.
"For Obard!
Speaking of which, those who remain in the flames take poison and collapse on the spot.
In the meantime, those who were helped approached Angus.
"I'll kill you."
"It's a kingdom support maid. He did everything he could."
Men who hold a knife in their hands and strike at each other with magic and restraint.
Angus grins at his mouth as he looks at such men.
"Sweet, isn't it? It's all second-rate, whether you're an assassin or a fighter."
That's what I said and took it out was the armament the Belgio soldiers had. Bronzo.
"Flame Shield"
Build a flaming wall around yourself, while throwing Bronzo at your opponent's feet.
Shortly afterwards, the explosion with the light blew away the men who had come under attack in an instant.
Neither those who barely survive are seriously injured and incapable of moving into pain.
Angus approaches one of those men and glances at his face.
"Um, I'm not going to die...? But I don't know if I have any information or anything."
If it is an assassination unit, there is also the possibility of a different system of instructions from the main unit. In the first place, I did not think that the troops, which also had the potential to fail, had important information.
"Well, can I give it to you over there"
Angus raises his right hand on the spot. Then, lurking in the shadow of the tent, the soldiers of Belgio popped up in unison.
They quickly take the living assassins into custody and, with minimal treatment, take them somewhere.
As I was dropping it off, Angus rang me from behind.
"That strength, that's awesome. I'd love to, too."
Looking back, there was Luinel. The usual tank top and half pants are illuminated by the flames that linger in the dark night.
"You're welcome. But I'm sorry. I'm Eldo, because I belong to you."
"Kukuku, is it his, not Faithful"
"Yes, ma'am."
"I envy him."
"Doesn't Master Ruinell have a husband or fiancée?
"Oh, especially if I didn't think I needed to hurry, I'd be this old."
To Luinel, who laughs lavishly, then I do think that might be difficult, Angus.
"So what type do you think is good? Surprisingly, you could be in the squad leader?
"It's them? I don't care if you keep your identity, they haven't. They can't support me right now. As far as I'm concerned, I'm the type of person who pulls it off."
"That could be difficult"
It's hard to pull a royal family with as much charisma as you can lead a division, etc. Is that not difficult unless you are also a royal of another country?
"I don't know. They are desperate to give us an opinion, too. Unless you stop thinking, people can keep going up. There could be someone out there that I'd like to follow."
"I see, you're growing it."
"Kuku, you might say so. Well, it looks like we're done collecting it. I'll be traveling tomorrow morning more than this place is finding out. Angus is going to sleep early."
The fact that an assassin's unit is coming means he tells his opponent this stronghold has been found out. Then it will be the troops of the Abnomules who will come next.
That would inevitably result in many casualties. We're already getting ready to fight back, and we don't need to bump into each other here.
Just before the attack on the town, we plan to be able to start the operation.
"Yes, then excuse me"
Angus leaves Ruinell with one head down.
Luinel also dropped off Angus while heading back to his tent.
And a man holding his fist in that shadow.
Toron, secretly delighted that it might be possible, was tempered while sparkling his head in the remnants of the fire.