Preparation and training for the battle is busy in the hot sun of mid-summer.
On the night of August 5th in the middle of that (or so) I was summoned by Eina to 'come alone because I need to talk about something important'.
Even if I say alone, my sister will always follow me, and that's because Eina understands, 'alone' in this case means without Mr. Reina.
Something's going wrong with the meaning of the word.
Only three people gather in the designated small room to serve as special advisors to the Grand Duke of Pharos and receive tea brewed from their hands by the old Viscount of Markham, Eina Parklen, who is also the muscular mastermind from the demise of the Kingdom of Markham to the establishment of the new State.
Next door, my sister had her mouth on the teacup the same way.
Eina is a little pale and scared of her eyes because of her lack of sleep. My sister uttered words before Eina cut out an errand.
"Eina, with this herb, you can either increase the temperature of the hot water and extract it for a longer time, or you can crush it fine and then use it to create more scent."
... My sister, you still don't know anything scary.
Even though Eina is the scary type you don't know if she's angry because her basic expression doesn't change.
"… have you had a dull arm because you haven't been formulating medicine lately?"
"Uh, frying herbs is a little like making tea. But isn't it because you're tired? They say this herb also has the effect of restoring fatigue, so you should extract it and drink it often. I'll brew it again."
"I'm sorry"
"No, never mind. Speaking of which, Mr. Rhina doesn't seem to like the scent very strongly, so you might want to make it a little short time when you brew it to Mr. Rhina."
"... I'll remember"
Mr. Eina, your eyes lit up for a moment now. It's only easy to understand about your sister.
"Oh, I'm sorry to interrupt your story, brother. And Eina."
That's what my sister says, she goes into the task of making back tea.
Did you feel the stiff air and care for your sister? Eina's eyes were slightly calmer and it felt easy to talk to her.
Once again, Aina turns her gaze to me and utters her usual emotionless voice. What is an important story?
"Yoichi, are you not willing to be king?
"Boo! Gee ho! Geho!"
I almost blew my tea.
My sister scratches my back, waits for my breath to settle down and Mr. Eina keeps talking.
"Actually, the new king has not been decided on when it comes to creating a new country. I need to make up my mind right now because I'm going to be a fighter-leading symbol."
Eina speaking in the same tone as when herbal tea. However, the seriousness of the contents is different. Too important a story.
"Hey, why me?
"If you go in due course, it's the Grand Duke, but if you ask me, 'I don't like it. It's annoying. What Straw wants is an environment in which he can concentrate only on research in a free position."
Yeah, you're going to say something.
"I can do it... Well, I had an affair with my sister the other day, so I don't want to be in a very high position..."
What Eina is saying is that the other day, when Rhina was angry at me, she said, 'If you had a new country, would you tell the Prime Minister to deliver it?' That's what they said.
I think that one case has already been solved, but it seems traumatic to Mr. Eina.
Even now, I just gave out the story, and my eyes (Hitomi) are filled with threatening colors.
Still, wouldn't losing research or losing to your sister or the throne of this country be a little too light?
I think my predecessors were brothers and did a bloody civil war......
- Though, blah, blah. I don't want to do it either.
All I want is to protect my sister and live as safely and comfortably as possible.
The ideal is life like pulling back into the woods and asking Lynne to protect it and give the pharmacist health care.
I don't want to do it because it sounds like a king or a conspiracy just for politics. It seems dangerous.
"Uh, for your information, would a king be targeted for his life?
"Yes, the Kingdom of Markham went on in its 18s, but four of them have died of a strong suspicion of assassination or assassination. Oh, including the captive and executed Predecessor, were there five killed"
Whoa, that's a cool high magnification. How about that, I absolutely refuse!
"... unfortunately, I don't want to either"
"If you become king, you will remain in power and luxury. It's not even possible to enjoy delicious food from all over the country and live buried in beautiful women, gold coins and gems."
That's a totally bad example of a king, isn't it?
And it's not worth the consideration of nearly 30% chance of being killed personally.
I have enough money now, and I don't think gastronomy is any better than my sister's cooking. Beauty is... no because my sister is going to despise me.
... Yes, let's ask my sister for her opinion as well.
"How's Kaori? Interested in kings and jewels?
"Huh? Hmmm...... I wonder if there's anything else. Whatever you can live with your brother. If I have to, I'll feed you, like one brother."
It's a steady reply, and reliable......
With my sister's cooking and sewing skills, it's really dangerous that she's going to be able to feed me. I got out of the drawstring because of you. Now my sister's hippo or something, my life would be too bad.
Anyway, that's a decision to make in the direction of turning down on top of each other.
"I will still refrain. When I say it's going to be a symbol of battle in the first place, no one will follow me out of nowhere."
"That's not true. The first king of the Kingdom of Markham is also said to have been an anonymous shepherd of origin. If you grasp the time, you can make up a story of brave activity in the battlefield, and then spread the word with a tail on the story, it's easy to create a hero. All you have to do is foil it properly."
... like putting a tail fin on a fabricated story or 100% counterfeit. But when Eina says it, it seems like she can really do it, so I'm in trouble. What, foil?
"How do you put foil on it?
"The quickest thing to do is to marry a leading man, right? In Yoichi's case, he welcomed Grand Duke Pharos to his rightful wife, me and your sister, and several other surviving noble daughters into the side room. Hopefully, the survival of the old royal family will be complete."
Oh, that's some pattern I see a lot in historical objects...... is that it?
"Wait a minute, didn't you mix Eina and Reina together now?
"If you take me in, it'll help a lot."
"No, that would be... but why even Mr. Rhina?
"Because my ambition is to spend the rest of my life with my daughter-in-law. Yoichi is going to take care of your sister, and your sister seems to favor Yoichi. He seems to take into account my position, so I thought you might be the perfect person."
I feel threatened by every word (often)...
"I don't think Rhina's preference for employers is the same as her preference for marriage or anything?
"In my view, it's both. At least, as more than one person as an employer, I see Western preference."
... Are you sure?
That doesn't make me think Mr. Rhina hates me...
"Uh... isn't it something else that's humanly preferable to being a paedophile?
"That may be true, but it will also be easier to think of it as a paedophile if you prefer it as a human being. Aristocratic marriage is essentially a matter in which the interests of each house take precedence and the will of the person is not taken into account. That's why couples are allowed to make other mistresses. If you think about it, just because you prefer to be human is a good addition."
Oh, speaking of which, is the marriage system in this country pretty free? You're brothers and sisters and you heard about marriage and ants and all that...... how about that.
"So when you say marriage, it's just form?
"I don't mind anything else, but I just want you and your sister to be a decent couple. Your sister can see, and she has a strong admiration for her daughter-in-law and mother. Until now, I've put up with you, but I want you to have a happy life."
"... So, is it me?
"Yes, I'm sure if anything happens to a married person that makes your sister cry, I'll use any means I can to kill her. You may wonder if I'm going to tell you that I did that the other day, but I'm not sure I can control just this emotion. Yoichi is a rare and temperate character for the powerful and the rich in this country, as well as a person who can accurately judge interests.
I don't believe Yoichi will do anything to grieve your sister if she understands the benefits of putting me at her disposal and the harm of turning to her enemies. "
Scary! I'm extra scared of smiling like I made it. If Mr. Eina used any hand, wouldn't there be anyone in this world who can't kill him? It's 100 percent confirmed death.
"... is it possible that Mr. Rhina would be sad to marry me... or reluctant?
"It's not my view, is it? If I told you to call me and your sister to the bedroom at the same time, you might be ashamed to hate me then, but that's not what I hate."
"... Aina, didn't you see Reina with a sexual eye?
"That's not what I'm talking about. If I can see your sister's cute face, if I can hear her, I'm going anywhere."
Nothing............... is it?
Or I don't like it because I'm embarrassed too... why not! Something's flushing at Mr. Eina's pace!
"As it were, well, anyway. I'm not thinking about getting married at the moment, and I'm begging you to refrain from becoming king."
"Really... there's no reason to be strong, but there are no other suitors... For the moment I will try to push you by saying I can't do it to Grand Duke Faros, but let me know if you change your mind"
... The way Eina said it, you haven't given up on this at all.
Rather than making me king, you and Rhina are going to marry me.
Rather, the Wangs would be the pretext.
Someone who will try to destroy a country and execute it. You must be fine enough to use the throne for your own ambition.
The problem that sprang from the unexpected was going to haunt my head...
5 Aug 423 Continental Calendar
2.2% Continental Unity Progress at the moment (Parklen Mine Owned - 312,127 Elves 250,000 evacuated to the forest) (967 Viscount Parklen - Elf villages - 132,318 inhabitants)
* Mine and Viscount Parklen Territory (Great Forest) status unknown so no update
Recovery percentage of the former Kingdom of Markham 8% (Grand Duke of Southwest and Faros and surrounding aristocratic territories)
Asset holdings 61,548.41 million
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Lynne (Elf Archer)
Linea (Class B Adventurer)
Lena (Elf's Textile Artisan)
Ceres (Elf's Woodworker)
Listella (hired chairman of the Chamber of Commerce)
Lucrea (Elf's Pharmacist)
Nina (Parklen Mine Operator)