Master’s Smile

Even listening to the Chancellor, Prince Linz and Princess Nina did not show how disturbed they were.

Prince Linz and others, on the contrary, were grinning so loudly.

Of course, I didn't know what was going on around me, but I happened to see it.

"As you know, the king has been invaded by a serious illness, so much so that he neglects the official duties to be performed. For this reason, the king decided to withdraw himself, and chose the next king from among the royal family."

The Prime Minister will explain the current situation.

... Well, if you look at the King's appearance, you'll see. As much as it's obviously not healthy.

"Earlier, the Third Prince declined to be the next king. Here, only you two are at last willing to be the next king"

Oh, Princess Nina and Prince Linz weren't the only ones who could take over the throne, were they?

Well, I took that for granted, but I was wrong.

Still, quit.

Did Princess Nina or Prince Linz work something up?

"This time I called you both to confirm your final will to succeed to the throne. Are you two ready to be kings?

The Prime Minister's sharp eyes are poured on Princess Nina and Prince Linz.

If it's normal time, they're going to cut you off if you turn your eyes on the royal family like that, but now they're representing the king's will, so I guess it's okay.

Now, I'm not gonna show you how angry I am when you both look at me like that.

"Absolutely."

The first person to answer was Prince Linz.

"Take this great kingdom of Evan to a further mighty nation. To the world's power... let's push it up to a power like the once Lardo Empire."

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

Prince Linz's determination would be a noble one, although the name of an offending country has emerged that I don't really want to recall.

If I hadn't asked Princess Nina about him, I might have backed him up.

"I, too, am determined to succeed the throne"

The next person to answer was Princess Nina.

"A nation is not founded without its people. I want to create a nation for the people, a kingdom that delivers the weak."

Princess Nina's determination was a very sweet one.

I guess it's her idea to protect and save the weak common man.

Prince Linz's view of the state and Princess Nina's view of the state. Neither would be wrong.

Because that's why the knights are splitting up in each faction.

It's up to the people who live in the Kingdom of Evan to decide which of these thoughtful kings to establish.

I am not going to tell the master of the Army of Salvation (Yerkthilla), an irresistible dark guild, if I don't deserve to say this anyway.

Well, I hope neither one of you harshly drives the Dark Alliance. I wish I could.

"Hmm, sweet things"

"... something?

But unlike my thoughts, Prince Linz didn't seem to care what Princess Nina thought.

Say bosoli and float a blatant mockery.

Princess Nina wasn't too adult to be silent either, her eyes were very sharp, although the voice was the calm one.

"I said sweet, Nina. You think it's a state for the people? A people with a nation, a people with a king. If the kingdom and the king are rich, how can the people be rich?

"It is a nation with a people, and it is a king with a people, brother. If they don't exist and pay their taxes, they won't be established as a nation and they'll be recognized as kings."

Prince Linz and Princess Nina have a sharp tongue fight.

Being a de amateur when it comes to running the state, I didn't know which one of you was right.

It is also difficult to be a king.

Because we have to do politics thinking about each and every one of the millions or tens of millions of citizens living in the Kingdom of Evan.

In that regard, I'm making it perfectly easy.

The nine daughters who belong to the Army of Salvation (Yerkthillah) are the ones I must be careful and compassionate with.

While collaborators like Yut and Maho, Lucille and Lucica must also be protected, it is in the face of the 'Army of the Saviors (Yerkchira)' that we must help as a matter of priority.

There was no way I could tell which was right, Princess Nina or Prince Linz.

"I don't need you to have an argument here right now"

The Prime Minister will settle the situation that was likely to turn into a heated argument.

Since she is the king's spokesperson, Princess Nina of course silences Prince Linz.

"Are you two ready to be the next king?

"Oh."

"Uhm."

Prince Linz and Princess Nina answer to the Chancellor's final confirmation of intent as often as possible.

Seeing it, the Chancellor nods suddenly.

"Great. Then the king's choice will make these two candidates!

The Chancellor made a strong declaration to that effect.

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Me and Ritter were walking behind Princess Nina.

After the Chancellor's final proclamation, the king immediately pulled in, and accordingly Prince Linz followed the two sides and immediately withdrew.

Princess Nina was also behind the throne room.

... Nevertheless, how will the next king be chosen?

"What, it's extremely easy. The main aristocrats that make up the Kingdom of Evan, roughly a hundred or so. be chosen by their vote."

Princess Nina answered my question.

Heh, it's a vote.

I know it's terribly democratic, but won't there be a referendum?

"Pfft, are you an idiot? How much time, manpower, and money do you think it will take to get tens of millions of people in the kingdom to vote for the king?"

They look at me like a teacher who sees bad students.

I see, it certainly is.

It's just surprising because some countries practice something similar.

Though that seems to be the world where Yut and the Mahoes came... awesome...

"Well, Master"

Princess Nina stops abruptly, though she was walking down an unpopular hallway.

Oh, what?

"Aren't you going to be hired by me?

... to be hired? Am I to Princess Nina?

"Well, if you're a litter teacher, that's exactly what I want."

That information is a mistake in the first place...

Nevertheless, it is troublesome not to be able to convey that fact.

Hmmm...... sure, if you were a master who raised a knight with as much power as a litter, Princess Nina would naturally want to fight the selection of kings that would be fierce from now on.

But...... I'm the master of the Dark Alliance, and yes, I can't leave Alliance headquarters for days...

"What, I didn't tell you to be my man. When I talked to Ritter about it, he got mad."

"… of course. It's impossible for a master to follow me so much that he can follow someone."

Yes, like Ritter's reaction now, when I come under someone, I expect a fierce backlash from within the Army of Salvation (Yerkthilla).

... and I don't want them to hate me.

And I'm a master, but I'm not going to follow the litters at all.

But... Princess Nina's suggestion...

"We're gonna bounce the bounty, right?

When I was worried, Princess Nina cut me out like that.

Even so......

And so far I realized I was ha-ha.

I don't know what Princess Nina would hire me to do, but the way the king was chosen, etc. seems terribly democratic and peaceful, and it would be about her escort.

In contrast, Princess Nina pays me.

Isn't this the same request that will be sent to the Alliance as soon as possible?

And speaking of me, I haven't really made a request here lately.

As much as I helped Lizardman crusade before when Solgloss was infiltrating the Grey Guild.

I haven't done it at all before, and the same has happened since the Iron Queen case.

… If I make a request here, the members of the Army of Salvation (Yerkthilla) will not overprotect me?

…………

Chirali and see Litter, an Alliance member.

Though it seems strange, it leans softly on my body.

Ko, I'm starting to feel like this defenseless kid has to do something too...

... All right.

"Is that true!?

I decided to take Princess Nina's offer. [M]

This is my long time adventurer debut too!

It's not a formal request.

"... with the Master"

The litter also creates a pleasant atmosphere.

I'm guessing they haven't disagreed, and that doesn't mean my judgment is wrong.

All right, let's try our best so Ritter can admit it first.

"So what if we go back to my mansion? We need to formally sign a contract."

Princess Nina said that in a good mood.

Hopefully, it is firm that the contract contents will be determined firmly in the document.

With that in mind, I was going after Princess Nina's back.

…………

At this time, Ritter was looking at the back bend with eyes that showed no emotions, but he came after him a little later.