Santairiku Eiyuuki

"Ha ha!!!! Did you see that? That dog man's face!! No, I can't stop laughing!! '... I'm sorry. I will withdraw my statement'!!!

The next day, Erkühl was laughing high.

The rooms addressed to Elquille gathered the heavy ministers of the Lemurian Empire, including Carolina and Lucanos.

It was last night to discuss it with Erkühl.

"You know, Your Majesty.... however much, I wonder if yesterday's arr... as a human being"

Carolina looked at her dongled face and complained to Elquille.

Modestly, Elquille's deeds are the lowest.

Because I broke the hearts of two pure girls, Nia and Cecilia, to make a match pump.

Most of all, neither of us (so far) realised that.

I haven't had enough life experience yet...

rather than because they don't understand what kind of person Elquille is.

To tell you the truth...

Many of the heavy ministers had guessed that Erkür was up to something.

Because Elquille seemed to have more fun than usual.

Also...

The act of taking Nia is obviously unnatural.

Nia is indeed the adopted son of Lucanos.

But that's all.

If we are to take Nia, that is what would be unfair if we did not bring all the children of the Holy Seventy Seven of the Lemurian Empire.

Sure, Elquille adores Nia.

But the love Erkühr has for Nia is that for his pets...

Elquille is not the type of person to take your pet on an important outing.

In addition, the presence of an Orc (Warbeast) supremacist named Laus I - King Cerda.

This act of Erkühl is synonymous with bringing a dog into a party venue knowing that he has a dog allergy person.

I am certain that rubbing will happen.

My monarch is not foolish enough to predict it.

... What do you mean?

The purpose of rubbing?

And I think to the point...

It wouldn't have been so hard to predict if I'd known the usual Elquille.

"Well, don't be so angry.... Well, Todoris. Yesterday, I asked you to negotiate... are you done?

"Yes. Thanks to Your Majesty, things carried smoothly. It's a success."

Upon hearing Todris' report, Erkühl nodded satisfactorily.

Galphis and Christoph looked up.

"... Could it be that Lord Todoris had heard from His Majesty in advance...?

Christoph asks Erkühl.

Erkür nodded quietly.

"Well. Maybe I should have told you guys the truth too... but I could have gotten stuck with them with my gaze. This plot depends to a great extent on King Cerda's mood and poor understanding. So I wanted to avoid the slightest increase in the likelihood of failure. And besides Todoris, I was telling Lucanos. He had an important role to play in yelling at King Cerda."

"... I see, is that right"

Christoph floated a convincing color.

Most of the time, in the emotional part, I thought, "I wanted you to tell me in advance."

"But Your Majesty. Will King Cerda stand down like this? Given the character of his king..."

"I guess I won't back off"

Before Galphis ran out of words, Elquille affirmed.

"We should try to somehow take back this glitch in diplomacy. And, if so, there is one means. War."

In short, because I couldn't win chess......

Beat him on the chessboard and kill him!!

And, King Cerda should think, is Elquille's prediction.

"I see... war, is it? When will the time be?

"Exactly, not this year. Around next spring...... no, I guess after summer when I think about getting ready"

As soon as he returns home, he leads the army into Lemuria...

The act of, for example, is just too obvious.

Results in putting shame on shame.

Around next year, after most of it cools down......

It was most likely that they would attack with difficulty.

"But, well... maybe it's not your turn this time. Galphis."

"Does that... the main battlefield becomes the sea,?

"Ruri. 90% chance, the ocean."

Elquille smiles.

The expression had a color of confidence.

"Tell us why, Your Majesty"

Christoph stuffs to Erkühl with the look of anticipation.

Erkühl speaks the grounds with a bitter laugh against Christoph, who seems to have fought openly at sea.

"First and foremost, shore makes it difficult to replenish. The southern continent has a desert climate. The area around the oasis and the river area is certainly rich and can harvest cereals and nuts… otherwise it is barren land where people cannot live. It's hard to march."

The coastal areas of the southern continent differ sharply between rich and poor areas.

Even if we try to pass through the richest areas possible, we cannot avoid the desert.

Regardless, military roads are passing, so there's nothing I can't get through...

Hopefully, what I want to avoid is what I mean as a commander.

"Secondly, I'm good at land warfare, and I actually have such a reputation. So far, I have never lost a battle on a plain or a siege.... King Cerda is not an asshole enough to try such an opponent on land. If possible, they should try in areas they are not comfortable with or have not experienced"

Erkühl has no experience in naval warfare.

Lack of experience is a major weakness.

In war, it becomes important to follow your weaknesses and how to poke them.

And, then it is natural logic for King Cerda to think about challenging a naval battle.

"Third...... I'll even set you up here so your opponent can challenge you in a naval battle"

I'm not being attacked.

Let them attack.

That is the flux of Elquille.

"So Christophe. I'm counting on your command. That's right, naval warfare is a mistake.... I won't let you tell me you can't win?

"No way... I wouldn't do anything to delay those dogs. There are also new weapons (...), right? Your Majesty will be victorious."

Christoph smiled niggardly.

"Um... Your Majesty the Emperor. What do you mean by 'negotiations', which His Majesty and Foreign Minister Todris were talking about earlier?

Carolina asks Elquille, anticipating the end of her conversation with Elquille and Christoph and Galphis.

"It's cooperation with the Kingdom of Tretum against Cerda Fullering.... you know what I mean?

"... I understand the geopolitical advantage of being able to pinch him. But tell me, what does your majesty have to do with making King Cerda apologize?"

"... Hmm, okay. Let me explain from scratch."

Kingdom of Cerda, Kingdom of Tretum, Kingdom of Ederna and Kingdom of Fullering.

These four countries have developed good relations with each other.

Because all four nations are beast nations.

……

And it is too short-circuited and silly to think.

If this rationale is to be formed, the same 'Asians' countries must be love love each other.

Bracketing the Beasts in one is an act that equates to bracketing the peoples of East Asia in one.

The Beast Nation (Warbeast) is classified into several 'shapes' such as Dog, Cat, Fox, Raccoon,

From there, moreover, it is divided into countless tribes such as wolves, lions, leopards and heavenly foxes.

The friendship between each tribe cannot be said to be flattering.

Therefore, the peoples of the four countries are also in fact very unfamiliar.

They hate each other.

So why are we building friendships?

That is to prevent interference in internal affairs from the Lemurian Empire.

As has been said many times, the three countries, with the exception of the Kingdom of Cerda, are nominally kingdoms within the territory of the Lemurian Empire, which belongs to the Lemurian Empire and to which the Lemurian law is adapted.

And even though it has declined, the national power of the Lemurian Empire is not insulted.

In addition, there are still a large number of survivors of the Western Lemurian Empire in their own territory.

The Lemurian Empire still has a certain influence over them as well.

The three countries therefore need to remain vigilant against interference in their internal affairs.

Nevertheless, official positions from the Lemurian Empire can be of great help and foil in governing the survivors of the Western Lemurian Empire.

I do not want to make relations with the Lemurian Empire worse.

I don't even want to get too close.

As a result, they made the choice of capturing the Lemurian Empire by forging a relationship more than just a normal friendly country, even if it is not an alliance, culminating in the only kingdom of Cerda that can quarrel directly from the front with the Lemurian Empire.

The Lemurian Empire, on the other hand, also thought, "I don't care that you're getting along with the Kingdom of Cerda, but I haven't done anything to mud my face for once, and I'm not free enough to fight with those blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

But...

In recent years, the relationship has been breaking down.

Rehabilitation of the Lemurian Empire, by the reign of Erkür.

Rapid development and military expansion of the Furling kingdom, war outside the country, territorial expansion.

The arrogant attitude of the Kingdom of Cerda.

Various factors have been making relations between the four countries giddy.

And...

In the new kingdom of Ederna, the king of the pro-Lemulians reigned.

From now on, the Kingdom of Ederna will distance itself from the Kingdom of Cerda and rapidly approach the Lemurian Empire.

Under the command of Ludwig I, the Kingdom of Fullering is beginning to take its own route.

The Kingdom of Cerda is becoming more and more proud of its diplomatic attitude under the command of a hard-line king, Raul I.

Now, the trouble is with the kingdom of Tretum.

I am not so close to the Lemurian Empire in relation to distance.

Or is it the kingdom of Cerda that sees you down there?

As far as the neighboring kingdom of Fullering is concerned, it occasionally tries to attack and stifle its territory.

Trouble, trouble...

It happened at a time when King Chelda's apology to Erkür.

King Tretum is more than King Cerda, who unwillingly bows his head...

I let him bow his head, I thought Elquille was more reliable.

At once the kingdom of Tretum leaned toward its parent Lemuria.

"It feels like. Okay?"

"... I see, I get it. I mean, that doesn't mean it's His Majesty's hobby that he just wanted to abuse Laus I, does it?

"Hmm, well, about a third of them are like that... well, I wouldn't do that either, unless there was a national interest involved"

Conversely, it also means that if it is consistent with the national interest, it will do so as a pleasure.

Erkühr has a lot to do with matching his work with his personal affairs.

"Well, when it comes to cooperation, it's a promise. We didn't make a treaty with each other to the best of our ability. It's a big step forward, though. I dare you, once I beat up the kingdom of Cerda and make him grow up. That way, security in the south will be guaranteed for a while."

The west is already solidified.

This solidifies the south.

After that, consolidate the north...

"So we can clear up and do it from the front with all the barbarians.... Kukuku"

Elquille laughed delightfully.

Meanwhile, by then, in the Kingdom of Hayastan...

"It's Vahan Karulan. I've been feeling a little uncomfortable lately..."

"Uncomfortable, is it? Your Majesty? What the hell is that?

The king of the kingdom of Hayastan, Frates III, questioned the nearby general, Vahan.

"... I think I've had one less meal lately?

A royal meal is a lot.

Basically, the amount that cannot be eaten will be prepared, so I will be hungry after losing about one or two dishes, and I will not lose weight...

A little, I'm concerned.

"I don't care why you said it... haven't you heard?

"Listen to what?"

"Master Renalier said we reduced the court budget because we needed funds to cure water, build roads, build bridges, and reform military and administration, right?

"... with that said, you had a story like that"

Finally, Frates III recalled that such a report had been received from officials.

So much so that the odds have decreased...

"But I want you to wait. I gave you permission to cut your budget, but you don't remember giving me permission to cut your budget? Oh, no, it's nothing. I'm not dissatisfied with the decrease in freaks, I'm just saying why no one at my place ever tells me that they want to reduce freaks, they've reduced freaks..."

"? I heard about it from Master Renalier, too, didn't I?... no one told His Majesty?

As a result of the conversation, the truth of the matter is like this.

First, Emperor Lemuria ordered the Kingdom of Hayastan to reform its finances in order to squeeze out funds for the reform of the Kingdom of Hayastan.

This was passed on through the Lunarier, to the officials of the Kingdom of Hayastan, and various proposals for reform were drawn up, which returned to the Lunarier, which Emperor Lemuria looked through and returned under the bureaucracy again.

Ultimately, under Frates III of the Kingdom of Hayastan, through bureaucrats, the 'draft budget for the current financial year' needed for reform was raised and stamped by Frates III.

And within the limits of the draft budget decided, the cost of cooking and servants of the court was fixed by the bureaucrats, who went under the Lunarier in the form of ex-post reports, went under the Erqueur, and then returned to the bureaucrats through the Lunarier again.

That was transferred to execution.

That's why.

Vahan stuck it in his ear just a little bit from Renalier's mouth when Renalier happened to come home during the various processes.

"... I see you're seeing karaki somehow"

Among the treaties concluded between the Kingdom of Hayastan and the Lemurian Empire are such things.

· The draft budget of the Kingdom of Hayastan shall take effect for the first time by the signature of both Emperor Lemuria and King Hayastan.

· The draft law of the Kingdom of Hayastan shall take effect for the first time by the signature of both Emperor Lemuria and King Hayastan.

In other words, by Emperor Lemuria, the text permitting interference in internal affairs.

Well, I can't complain about this as a position to get asylum, so King Hayastan isn't convinced, but I don't think I have a choice.

Well, I'm curious...

At what level do we need Emperor Lemuria's permission? That is.

Is it good for King Hayastan to buy a little treat in the city without Emperor Lemuria's permission, for example? Is that bad?

Naturally, the answer is' good '.

Neither does Emperor Lemuria have time to give permission for such trivial matters.

Emperor Lemuria's consent is only needed when it is' a draft budget 'or' a massive undertaking '.

In the first place, even King Hayastan has trouble with reports in the court budget, such as' how much was spent on how much, how much was spent on how much '.

That kind of detail is done by the bureaucrats, who eventually get the King's ex-post consent.

That's common sense in Lemuria and Hayastan.

In fact, even though Emperor Lemuria also grasps the 'court budget', he does not have a detailed grasp of what it was used for.

Now, based on the above...

Let me explain what happened.

The bureaucrats of the Kingdom of Hayastan decided and operated the court's food and labor costs within the limits of the 'determined court budget'.

And I went to Emperor Lemuria through Renalier to report the incident.

To King Hayastan, without any report.

"Renalier did this..."

"No, I was wondering if you knew... 'Why do you tell His Majesty (the Emperor) through me all this? I don't even have to tell you such trivial things. Hayastan's bureaucrats look too much at His Majesty's complexion!!' Cause you were angry."

Hearing Vahan's words, Frates III sighed.

"No longer, the king of this country is Emperor Lemuria..."

"Such a thing... Your Majesty, let us protest this to Emperor Lemuria. Without a report to His Majesty, this sort of thing came through..."

"Don't do that.... This would not be the will of Emperor Lemuria. Of our bureaucrats, it's arbitrary. If you protest this, Emperor Lemuria will know that I have no power whatsoever to hold off bureaucrats and nobles."

"So, but..."

"Don't buy bad anger. All right, Vahan?"

"... Yes, Your Majesty"

Vahan has a disgruntled face, but honestly pulled back.

"Sorry, Vahan."

"No, Your Majesty. I am a soldier of this country, and my only lord is His Majesty."

Frates III was the only one to be thankful to Vahan for treating himself as king of this country.

It is about that night.

"I'm sorry I'm late at night, Your Majesty."

"Absolutely... and what are the urgent requirements? I'm not sure I'm starting a tea party right now, etc.?

Frates III had been invited to a certain grand aristocratic mansion.

Even if I call the king, that's at midnight, too.

It's disrespectful.

But...... it is nevertheless a favor from the great nobility.

And a serious story, like you can't do in a daytime palace.

And, if you ask me, people's favorite Flates III is also hard to say no.

That is why Frates III went to the mansion complaining and doing his best.

Frates III was taken straight to the room behind the mansion.

There was plenty of famous aristocracy in the kingdom of Hayastan.

Seeing that face, Frates III somehow guessed what they were trying to ask of themselves.

The great nobles bowed their heads deeply against Frates III and knelt.

"Raise your face.... What kind of requirements? Close to your hand."

"Yes, Your Majesty. So... let me get down to business. Your Majesty, let us assassinate Emperor Lemuria."

Uh, I knew it was that way...

Frates III laughed bitterly at the reaction of the great aristocrats as expected.

"Apart from doing it or not, how do you do it? Do you have a hell of a lot of good assassins?

"It's time for a parade in our country, which takes place after the wedding. Let's kill Emperor Lemuria then. If it's within our country, the protection will be loose as well... and if it's after the wedding, you should be alarmed. If you miss this opportunity, our country will be a part of Lemuria forever"

I see...

Frates III is only a little convinced.

If that's the right time, maybe we can assassinate him.

At least it was much more realistic than the proposal to rebel against the Lemurian Empire… etc.

"Let's say the assassination of Emperor Lemuria succeeded. So what do we do? You don't think killing Emperor Lemuria will destroy the Lemurian Empire?

It's not a big old war.

If you take the general's head, you win, that's not how it works.

In the first place, the Lemurian Empire is a bureaucratic, centralized state.

Even if Emperor Lemuria dies, the next Emperor Lemuria will soon take power.

And...

It is visible that the mad Lemurian Empire is attacking the Kingdom of Hayastan.

That emperor is supported by nobility, civilians, samurai, literature, clergy, young and old.

It is too famous to talk about a country that once resisted Lemuria three times was burned to the ground, all women were imprisoned as slaves, men were killed and thoroughly destroyed and even salted on the site......

The kingdom of Hayastan is the kingdom of the Alexetians.

From the Lemurian Empire, a heretical nation.

You won't have any pity for me.

"We seek refuge in King Farth. If you hand souvenir Emperor Lemuria's neck, once again the King will shelter our country. King Farth asked our country to make a contribution, but he did not scorn His Majesty, and he did not speak out for the internal affairs of our country. I was wondering if it was the best way to survive as a Farse kingdom, rather than to become a Lemurian empire nation, and a subordinate state."

(I see, I don't like how much you can take up territory)

Under the direction of Emperor Lemuria, there has been a reduction of noble power in the Kingdom of Hayastan.

Local power and financial resources are gathering centrally.

Most of all, the center here is not King Hayastan, but Emperor Lemuria.

"You really think King Farth will forgive our country? And even with the assassination of Emperor Lemuria, Lemuria's national power is alive and well. The Farse kingdom is certainly a superpower, but the Lemurian Empire is a superpower comparable to that, right?

"No, Your Majesty. If we lose Emperor Lemuria, the power of the Lemurian Empire will be greatly depressed. If Emperor Lemuria dies now, only Titus, his brother, will succeed him afterwards. But he doesn't have the ability to bring together the ministers of the Lemurian Empire and just defeat King Farth in the war."

(Really that good, does it work?

Frates III is half-hearted...

In fact, the recognition of this great nobility is correct.

The Lemurian Empire today is supported by the fact that it is an Erkür individual.

For example...

Lucanos Lucarios, a heavy town in the religious world of the Lemurian Empire.

He is an Erkühl teacher and a de facto parent-child relationship with Erkühl.

That is why Lucanos supports the Erkür regime.

Christophe Augusto, Admiral of the Navy of the Lemurian Empire.

He is Elquille's uncle and has a blood connection.

That is why Christoph supports the Erkühr regime.

The Army General of the Lemurian Empire, Galphis Galeanos

His daughter, Carolina Galeanos, is Elquille's fiancé.

That is why Galphis supports the Erkühr regime.

And Darios, Antonio, and Shylock.

They serve not the Lemurian Empire, but an individual named Erkühl.

Suppose Erkür dies and Titus reaches the throne.

The first thing that begins is a power dispute between Lucanos, Christoph and Galphis.

This becomes a massive thing involving nobles, clergy, bureaucrats, etc. throughout the Lemurian Empire.

And it would be inevitable that Darios, Antonio, and Shylock would leave the Lemurian Empire, all clear of that political conflict.

Darios and others may even start a revolt.

If we lose the main pillar, Erkühl, the Lemurian Empire will be in havoc.

Hence...

The grand aristocrat's plan is very likely to succeed.

Sometimes it depends on King Farth's mood.

"But what happens to Renalier? It is only after the wedding that there will be a parade in our country. You told Renalier to be a widow that year? Besides... are you going to expose Renalier to the stigma of the wife who assassinated her husband?

"... Sure, it may make you feel hard for Master Lunarier"

The great nobleman has said that since...

Straight ahead, look at Frates III.

"But is Master Lunarier happy now in the first place? Your marriage to Emperor Lemuria and Lord Renalier...... I don't hear very good rumors. If you think for Lord Renalier, shouldn't you kill Emperor Lemuria?

"Oh, that's..."

I don't hear good rumors...

That is, perhaps Erkür plotted to rape Renalier and force him to enter into a relationship between men and women to make Hayastan a Lemurian nation.

That would be a rumor.

Frates III knows that it is practically rootless on this.

Rather, the victim is Emperor Lemuria, and the perpetrator is Renalier.

But...

Did Renalier really have a relationship with Emperor Lemuria and a man and a woman because he wanted to?

Occasionally, that's too much behind Frates III's brain.

Lunarier said he did what he wanted for the Kingdom of Hayastan.

But what about it as the heart of Renalier?

The truth is, deep down in your heart, don't you think I don't like it?

Isn't he killing himself?

Wouldn't there be a happier marriage?

Aren't you sacrificing Renalier for your daughter?

Frates III was concerned about that.

Frates III is aware.

that I am not the man the king deserves.

And...... I also know that it would be happier for the people of Hayastan and his subjects to be ruled by Emperor Lemuria.

So I think that I have no choice but to be treated as a king - although it is true that it is unpleasant.

But as a father...

I only want to protect my daughter.

So Frates III...

"... I can't decide right away. If you don't give me a more specific plan."

"... I understand, Your Majesty. So...... I'll tell you what the specific plan is. By the day after the wedding day of Emperor Lemuria and Lord Lunarier, make your decision."