Raydor Holy Sword War Journal
174. Return of the Regent
It was a massive outbreak of monsters that had erupted in various parts of the continent, but Zain Kingdom had finally regained its Xiaokang status.
By dispatching troops and knights early on, most of the monsters that were coming were subdued.The most numerous monsters were found in the outlying cities, but the damage was held back by the barrier imposed by Neimiglia, the dark witch.
"Oh my... I'm finally back."For the time being, I don't want to see monsters. "
At the royal palace, where he returned for the first time in half a month, Raydor stretched his arms wide to the ceiling.
It was Raydor who had been working to defeat the monsters in the reclaimed city until the other day, but he was finally able to return to the royal palace.
My whole body was exhausted because I kept fighting monsters on the front lines, especially my legs and hips, which were as heavy as lead.
(It feels like it's something else coming to my waist...)
…………
What's the matter, Master?
"No..."
Raidol shook his head with a subtle face as he swung backwards at Neimiglia.
Stepping into the royal palace, Sven Arbeil, the boy prime minister, greeted me with his maidservants and knights.
"Welcome back, Highness Reidor." I look forward to your return. "
Sven carefully broke his hips and lowered his head.
Sven, who once served as Raydor's military master, is now in charge of politics as prime minister.
Raydor, the Regent, was able to empty the Royal Palace because Sven had taken over the entire administration instead.
“Was there a problem while you were away?”
"Yes, the government will not be delayed. Funds were scarce to help areas damaged by earthquakes and monsters, but fortunately there was a lot of 'extra income', so there was no problem.”
As Sven put it, "extraordinary income" is the property of the nobility that was replaced by the previous purge.
All the large amounts of backup money that had been accumulated by fraud were seized by the Knights and stored in the treasury.
They use those funds to buy food, clothing, and other supplies from the Empire and send them to various places.
"Also... it seems that some former nobles tried to break into the court and commit evil, but Angelica seized them."
"To Angelica... that's a pity."
I sent soldiers to various places to defeat the monsters, but only Angelica Ilkas, the only one with a thousand horsemen, remained in the royal palace.
My goal was to guard the royal palace, but I didn't want to leave Sven.
Angelica hasn't changed since Sven became Chancellor, and when she finds the time, she attaches herself to Sven and cuddles with her cat.
This incursion into the royal palace of former nobles might be a revenge against Sven, who drove them into solemnity... but it wasn't Angelica who allowed it.
How the captured aristocrats are treated... It's terrifying to imagine.
“There are reports from military officials who have been dispatched to various locations.The monsters still appear to be massing, but the damage seems to be within our expectations. ”
”I see... then I guess I won't be able to move”
"However... the Oigist Thousand Knights Commander, who ruled the town of Radokhorn, reported that it would still take time to deal with the sea monsters."After all, it looks like the damage will continue until the Navy is built. ”
"Hmm... no master of martial arts can walk on the ocean, and I can't breathe underwater."There's nothing we can do about this. "
"And one more thing." It seems that the Thousand Knights Commander of the Ouigist wants to talk to him in private, and when he comes from Radokhorn, he comes to us early.I think we'll arrive tomorrow. ”
Sven reported with a strange look.
Radokhorn has suffered not only from earthquakes but also from tsunamis, and some monsters have fallen into distant waters, making it particularly difficult to deal with.
That's why I sent my trusted subordinate, Justy, to leave the town alone and consult with Raydor directly.
"... I don't think it's a very good report."It smells like trouble. "
"... I hope it's not too much of a problem."
Raidor and Sven sighed face to face, but Neimiglia, who had remained silent until then, broke in.
"Then you must rest properly at home!"Let's take a bath! "
Clapping his hand at the "great idea!", Neymilia turned her skirt around with a full smile.
"After the bath, it's time for breakfast!I'm going to make a lot of cheerful dishes tonight! ”
"... you're not going to let me rest, are you?"Please, just let me sleep. "
Raydor's face faded as he thought about the night as Neimilia laughed vividly.