Maou No Utsuwa

"What do you two want to do?

Kamui's eyes asking so are serious themselves. It shows that the word to have loyalty returned is serious.

Neither Empress Sophilia nor Empress Claudia, who didn't think it would be a story to this point, would open their mouths with shock.

"... hey, was the way you put it too tight?

"Yeah, yeah. Pretty much."

"But I mean it. Well, all of a sudden, you say the answer, not really. In the meantime, shall we begin with the continuation of the earlier story?

"It would help if you did. I knew you were unhappy."

"It's not like dissatisfaction. I have no complaints at all about how to do it."

"Really?

"Yeah, it feels like I'm on my own."

"A little?"

Empress Sophilia is in a hurry to say the kind of Kamui she throws out, but without worrying about it, Kamui proceeds. He talks calmly, but it's a sign that he's pretty harsh on the inside.

"First, I ask Sophilia."

"What can I do for you?

"When do you think His Majesty the Emperor will decide on the crown prince position?

"It is...... I'm sorry, I don't understand."

"That's me too. But I'm sure it won't be soon. I don't know, right away."

"I wonder what that means?

"It is true that Master Sophilia is now proceeding to a slight advantage. But Lady Sophilia has a major problem not with His Royal Highness Prince Therese."

"Me? What could that be?

Princess Sophilia doesn't even have this answer. In contrast, he doesn't even know how Kamui feels.

"Being a woman. There has never been an empress in the history of the Empire. This problem must be resolved if Sophilia is to assume the position of Crown Prince"

"Right."

"Now, what form will it take? Will Sophilia be emperor as she is, or will Dee, her husband, be emperor, even without which Dee will be partitioned in practice?

"I don't know that."

"Isn't the crown prince difficult if that's not clear? No. Whatever form it takes, there are certain things you have to put down as your subordinate."

"What's that?

"It's the identification of Dee's personality, abilities, that sort of thing. If Dee were the kind of person who would take away Sophilia's power, the throne of the Crown Prince would belong to Prince Therese."

Deefleet's dictatorship shall be deemed to be the dictatorship of the Western House of Uncles. Exactly. You can't allow that around you. The North-South House, which doesn't try to get involved now, should also move. Naturally, with the support of Prince Therese.

"But aren't you most appreciative of Deefleet?

"It doesn't matter what I think. What do those who are trying to support Master Sophilia think of those who will serve directly, even if they do not? Of course, I think Dee can be properly recognized around. But it takes time."

That's what I'm talking about.

"Yes, if you are aware of this, if His Majesty the Emperor were asked to decide on the crown prince position immediately now, it would be Prince Therese"

"So you said you'd be in trouble soon."

"Yes, we need time for Sophilia to take the crown prince position. Inheritance disputes will last longer than you can imagine if you heck with them in the next few years. Then the earlier measures make absolutely no sense."

"What, why?

Ignoring the question of Empress Sophilia, Kamui's gaze turned to Empress Claudia.

"Princess Claudia, do you think they won't do the same? What if they give you better terms than this one gives you?

"Ah."

"This one also has to offer better terms than the other. It's a repetition of that. The aristocrats will follow this way, that way, right and left repeatedly. And any day."

"Which one?

"The terms put out should be something you don't trust. Even the other person is not stupid. You can decide whether the conditions you are offered are truly respected. If we get there, we won't be able to fish for nobility under conditions."

"So what I'm trying to do doesn't make sense?

"No, it makes sense. It means buying time and discrediting the nobility."

"I know you buy time, but you say you lose credibility?

"The aristocracy is initially a current connection, which will come together and move left to the right. But in the exchange of conditions, there will always be acts like betrayal. A nobleman who thinks he's the only one."

"Ha."

Empress Claudia's reaction to Kamui's explanation is dull. Even though I know what you're talking about, the Empress Claudia doesn't know what it leads to.

"Small and medium-sized nobles outside the Fang Uncle family will fall apart, won't they? Then the influence in the inheritance struggle will inevitably diminish."

"The pot that Kamui thinks."

It was still Princess Sophilia who understood Kamui's thoughts first.

"Yeah, that's the thing. But this is good for both of you, the royal family."

"Us too?

"Yes, here again, I ask Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia"

"What?"

"What did Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia come to the College for?

"It's..."

"I thought it was to restore the power the royal family should have from the nobility. Different?

"Oh, yeah."

"But what Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia is doing now is merely transferring the power that one nobleman possesses to another. Don't you think?

"Right..."

"It's not my first will. Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia is now losing sight of the direction she is headed. Think again about what you want to do."

"Ok......"

Empress Claudia's feelings, which had floated a little earlier, were completely chilled thanks to Kamui. He is depressed when he is reminded that he is not far from Kamui.

"And that's the same for Master Sophilia. From Master Sophilia today, in the throne, I have no idea what I want to do. You want us to take care of someone like that?

"... sorry"

"We are looking to transform the Empire. Isn't Sophilia willing to do that? If so, I..."

I'll do anything for you. Let's try to change the empire...

The cry of Hildegand resurrects in Kamui's head. What the hell am I trying to do with my back to someone who turned all those thoughts on me?

It wasn't against the two of us, it was against ourselves that Kamui was turning his anger.

"That's not true. I didn't forget my promise to Kamui."

"I hope so"

"It's okay."

"Okay. I'm going to believe that word this time."

"Yes."

"So it's an immediate move."

"Yes."

"Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia. The nobility thing is, as you explained earlier. Please keep going. If I could, I think I'd buy more time by obscuring the terms and making them say it."

"Eh?

"We stretch the negotiations in the name of thinking about the terms from the other party. It would be best if you made it seem like you were hanging on a balance with someone else. But be careful, it's also counterproductive if you do too much"

"Ugh, yeah."

"The question is..., can he be trusted?

It is not the Empress Claudia who actually moves, but the boy student who spoke with confidence. I'm not the kind of person Kamui can trust.

"Yeah. They give me a lot of advice, and they actually act on it."

"It doesn't mean there's nothing like being a spokesperson for noble interests."

"... what do you think?

"If that's possible, keep your relationship on track"

"But..."

For Empress Claudia, earlier male students are like their own conspirators. It is precious to Princess Claudia.

And most importantly, Princess Claudia, who longs for her sister, Empress Sophilia, was pleased that she was able to exist like Kamui for Empress Sophilia.

Kamui's words are not easy to snort.

"Well, if there's anything you need to do, just make sure you take Sophilia's instructions."

"... ok"

"Other than that, don't let it make too big a move. As I said earlier, inheritance disputes must be prolonged. If this one moves, the opponent moves too. If the feud becomes too active, His Majesty the Emperor may be compelled to make an early decision from around."

"Right. But there's nothing to do."

"I'll make the big move. I need your help with that."

"What's that?

"Personally, I don't really want to do this."

"... what is it?

"I want to try to inflate my expectations of the next generation of Imperial Wu. There should still be quite a lot of strife on the border. Work to send me, no, the Viscount Kreutz to suppress it."

"You name the medal."

"I hope so. If you raise your expectations of me, you will inevitably increase your expectations of Sophilia."

"I'll try."

"And one more thing. Please move this carefully."

"What could it be?

"We're looking for someone who poisoned Sophilia."

"What, but"

"Prince Therese is not involved. On the contrary, it is also possible that he is not a supporter of His Royal Highness the Prince"

"Really?

"That's what I think. I have a few things to say, but if you're someone from a faction trying to take on Prince Thales, it doesn't matter. But when you weren't, the problem gets complicated."

"Are you saying there are other people out there who think I'm in the way?

"I'm not asserting it. If so, it means trouble. If you make a third move, you'll lose your foot unexpectedly."

"Right. But it's hard. I don't know anyone who can look into that sort of thing."

"Are you there..."

"Shall I talk to your father?

…………

"Can't you?

"I don't mind if His Majesty the Emperor looks into it immediately. I'm worried about when I leave it to others."

"What do you mean?

"If anyone close to His Majesty the Emperor was a murderer, he would have a hive."

"A little? Your father took me."

"It's not. We are talking about the possibility that someone may be plotting something without His Majesty's knowledge."

"... yes"

Basically, Kamui's idea of starting by questioning everyone is somewhere unacceptable to Empress Sophilia. That represents the goodness of the Princess Sophilia's character, but that can't be enough to beat the political strategy.

The Sophilian princess is the only one who has a presence like Kamui.

"It's still difficult. Ok. Forget about the current matter. It's the opposite of forgetting. Just remember that there might be someone like that."

This matter is difficult to deal with. Hidden, then deep, must be explored so as not to irritate the other person.

If there is no one who can do it, it is better not to do anything. At least I'm not willing to kill you. This is what Kamui decided.

"After that, please get in touch with Dee as soon as possible"

You don't have to worry about that.

"... it means something different"

Oh, yeah.

"From now on, please make sure it moves around Dee. Dee, I'm sorry to say this, but he's good. And by doing so, trust in Dee will be extended to the people around Sophilia."

"Okay. But Dee is also noble. That's from the Western House, too. Is that good?

"Dee is good for better or worse. I believe in that goodness."

"Yes, it sounds like you dare to put evil on it."

"Inheritance disputes are a kind of strategic strategy. You'll need to be willing to dye your hands of evil."

"That's what Dee doesn't have."

"For Dee now. I don't know where to go."

"Yes."

As Princess Sophilia, she assumed it was Kamui's role to take on the plot in one hand. With the day that Kamui is gone approaching in front of her, Empress Sophilia feels anxious.

"Now, you don't have to worry too much. To say that the Knights Commander will not be directly involved for the time being means that the other party has no such movement either. You know this better, don't you, Master Sophilia?

"Yeah, the grownups are in front of your father, and they don't make aggressive moves."

"When that happens, the formation on the side of His Royal Highness Prince Therese is clear. Dear Hildegand, who is the leader, is also a good person, so it is not suitable for plotting. And so do those around them."

Oh, yeah.

An unsolicited reply comes from the mouth of Princess Sophilia.

When Hildegand's name comes out of Kamui's mouth, the Sophilian Empress also becomes a little restless. The relationship between the two has been heard so much by the Princess Claudia that she does not like it.

Without worrying about the attitude of Princess Sophilia like that, Kamui continued the conversation.

"If you dare to be careful, you're Marie"

"Marie? Oh, you're the daughter of the leader of the Enchantress."

"Yes, Mr. Marie is a bit of a crook, so we need to be vigilant"

"Yes...... Well, I'll be careful."

Talent is also gathered on Prince Therese's side. As a matter of course, for the first time, Empress Sophilia knew it concretely. This will further spread the anxiety.

"And I think the biggest problem is His Royal Highness Prince Therese himself. What's your move?

"I have no idea."

"Really? So, exploring that kind of thing and looking for people to think about countermeasures is one of the immediate activities."

"Don't you have any idea?

"... you're not there. The only people I know are those who leave the Imperial Capital when they graduate."

From Kamui's point of view, anyone who meets the conditions becomes a borderline human being. Almost all students coming from the border area return to self-rule if they graduate from college.

"Hey, could you please leave Alt-kun?

"Is it Alto?

"I think he can do it right around here."

"I'll ask you, you can't do it first"

"Why? Alto is under Kamui's command, isn't he? I'm sure you'll listen to your orders."

"That's not true. Our relationship is subordinate, but that's not everything. Besides, there are people who don't allow it."

"Who, that?

"You're our master. Half a serving, my master will not allow me to throw out my training"

"That sounds like an excuse."

"It's a fact. As I said earlier, it's still a long-running dispute. I think stopping growth here will only make things bitter ahead."

"... yes"

"More importantly, when it seems like I'm all too much going on, that's a problem too. I suppose some people will come out of close proximity?

"Right..."

Subtle, realizing that Kamui was referring to those around Empress Claudia, Empress Sophilia could no longer ask for anything more.

If the Viscount's Alto divides things up, the Sophilian Empress will know for sure that a rebellion will arise.

"I think you should ask Dee too. Oh, that's better. It's a good thing we find the people who will be our future ministers."

"I will."

Somehow, she is a Sophilia princess who felt like she had been pushed away, but what Kamui is saying is not a mistake. If Kamui is to be entrusted with martial arts, then he who is responsible for the sentence will need something else.

At this point, still in the head of Princess Sophilia, there is no Oscar's name. I know his first name. But there was no feeling that the original martial arts should be entrusted to Oscar, the son of the Knights of the Empire.

Kamui, on the other hand, thinks it should be. Having thought about it, I have the words of Kamui, but the Empress Sophilia did not understand this.

◇ ◇ ◇

After finishing her conversation with the Sophilia princesses, Kamui left the room.

To some extent, I meant to say what I wanted to say, but Kamui's mind doesn't clear. Kamui himself feels a mistake. And the thought becomes anxiety about your judgment as it is.

I can't turn back now. Even though I know that, it's not easy to break it off.

He was Kamui walking down the hall with a non-floating look, but seeing one man standing ahead of him, the look turned to amazement.

"His Royal Highness Prince Therese. We're out of time."

"Ah, oh. Oh, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look.

"Would you like to meet Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia?

"No way, now and then, I can't see you."

"So what are you doing here?

"Oh, you, to, to, to see, to, to, to"

"To me?

"He's here, he's here, he wants to hear it."

"… what can I do for you?

Kamui's vigilance increased at once. Like Empress Sophilia, Kamui is now not in a position to meet Prince Therese cheaply.

"Oh, to me, no, no, no?

"I can't do that."

"Hit, Hildegand, Yu, give up,"

"Become?"

"Wow. I thought, yes, more than that, reaction,"

"I didn't shake my heart. I was surprised to see Prince Therese trying to use Master Hildegand as an ingredient in the deal."

"Whoa, angry, huh?

"Of course."

"But, whoa, you, to. I mean, do you think it works best?

"... Master Hildegand is not a thing. There is a will."

"Oh, I thought, let's, uh, respect the will."

Prince Therese is still not the only one who can put this into his mouth in peace. In Kamui, in a way, his appreciation of Prince Terreys rose by a step.

"That is the mistake of His Royal Highness Prince Therese. In the first place, there's no way I'm allowed to do that."

"Well, I can, but... Oh, my queen, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. Shit, beneath you, come on, descend, etc., hey, in the past, hey, precedent, there is."

"Doing that will scratch Master Hildegand."

"Hmm. So, what do we do, is good?

"... I can't put you on that word. His Royal Highness Prince Therese is about to proceed on the assumption that I will go back to sleep."

"Got noticed, huh?"

"I'm honored you took the trouble to hang the words of your invitation, but I don't feel like it"

"Oh, you, too, whoa, same as me,"

"What do you mean?

"No, sister, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be

This word of Prince Therese pierced Kamui's heart sharply.

"... I intend to obey the will of Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia"

I managed to hide the upset and keep the words going Kamui, but I won't stop Prince Therese from shaking.

"Oh, right, huh? Just be around, be, be, be, be, be, see, be."

"It's..."

"Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Well, that, under, say, my sister, etc."

"Does His Royal Highness Prince Therese consider himself to have it?

"How about that, huh?

With that said, the subtle Prince Terrays strayed his gaze, which was directed towards Kamui, behind him.

What Kamui looked back and saw when he noticed it.

He was the one who rushed to hide in the shadow of the hallway. For a moment, but Kamui knew who it was.

"... I've been hit. Is this our destiny?"

The look on Kamui's face is brighter, knowing that he was embedded in the measures.

"Well, sort of."

"That's brilliant. It's my weakest point."

The shadow hidden in the shadows is Theresa. Now, more and more, Theresa will reinforce her distrust of Kamui, which will also be contagious to Empress Claudia. There will be a crack in the crown princess.

"Oh, not really, uh, flashy, uh-- move, no, because. At least let me hit the wedge."

"I was hit this time. His Royal Highness Prince Therese has the gift of conspiracy."

"Damn, but, no. Something, nothing, and scattered, hey, thought, hey, results."

"So come to think of it, it's talent to be able to do it. We have to be careful in the future."

"Damn, alert, made, just, shh, fail, huh?

"No, it's a success. Besides, I think it's the best time. I'm leaving the Imperial Capital soon. If you don't get a chance to deal with it, it's going to be hard inside to fill the cracks."

"Oh, yeah, right. Already, come on, are you leaving? I wanted to talk to you more."

"Right."

…………

To Kamui's unexpected answer, Prince Therese has a stiff face.

"This is for real. I wish I had had had the chance to talk more, too."

"No, not now."

"Yes. Now. It's time, okay?

"Ah, oh."

"Is it about two years away that I can see you next?

"Damn, marriage, Shh, for the ceremony?

"Is that referring to the ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince Thales and Lord Hildegand? I can't do that. I'm not that fat."

"Oh well. Hip, Hildegand wants to call, think, be there, maybe?

"Again, may I tell you the truth?

"Ugh, um"

"Give me a break. You want me to watch you two look happy on the side? I'm not that strong."

"But, no, a year, come on, we're ahead, right?

"That's, like, ten years... Nothing."

"... oh, yeah,"

That was the thought, or the words that followed never came out of the mouth of Prince Therese. I know it's a word I shouldn't say.

"Bye, Your Highness Prince Therese. I beg your pardon."

Say goodbye to Prince Therese and walk in the hallway early Kamui. My heart is full of shame. Sometimes he tried to declare to his fiancée, Prince Thales, that he would not forget Hildegand even ten years away.

Is it really good to leave the Imperial capital like this? Thinking about Hildegand and the Sophilia Empress, Kamui's feelings sink.