Santairiku Eiyuuki

(... both sides, the lowest line is too different to talk about)

Cecilia sighed unexpectedly.

Elquille's statement is "I will grant you independence, but only King Fullering's status is less than that of Emperor Lemuria".

Ludwig I, on the other hand, says, "I will not take down the status of Emperor West Lemuria, nor will I do so, but I am nevertheless equal to Emperor Lemuria, and if you take down your status to it, pay the corresponding consideration".

(Most likely, it's just plugging)

It is a common hand to dare make demands that seem impracticable for negotiations.

The same is true in diplomacy and in negotiations in commerce.

Nevertheless, things are not that easy.

It would be nice if, after plugging, we could gradually give in to each other and share opinions, but there are also many times when we stay plugged and crack.

Because if you make a concession, it doesn't necessarily mean that the other person will also make a concession.

As a result, it is not uncommon to keep hoisting conditions with each other and not getting the story together......

More like that in diplomatic negotiations than that.

(That's the type of thing these two are...... in diplomatic negotiations, I guess I've never made any concessions)

For Erkühl and Ludwig I, diplomacy means intimidation in equals.

Both of us, because if what we lost in the war - at the level of local warfare, whatever it is, at the level of comprehensive inter-state warfare - has never happened.

You can give him a concession.

But not until the other person gives in.

And if we think of each other, we won't be able to move on.

Fact......

"" I'm not going to make any more concessions!

(No, where did you make the concession?

Cecilia has no choice but to shudder inside.

(Negotiations for me and for these people apparently mean different things in the same words)

For Cecilia, negotiation is how to obtain the minimum benefit in concessions.

From a standpoint, Elquille has been forced to make various concessions.

(Objectively speaking) I even sell my body.

Against Ludwig I, too, we have negotiated many times on the ecclesiastical property of the princess witches in the realm of the Kingdom of Fullering.

This is not because Cecilia has a weak back.

Because it is actually weak.

The Mesian Church does not possess any practical military power.

There is a frigid authority of faith, whether or not there is a "key to heaven".

"To God belongs what belongs to God, and to the Emperor"

This word is a slogan created by the Mesian Church, which managed to protect the Holy World from secular power.

It is the priests, no other, who created the fiction of "the principle of secularism" - politics and religion are inherently the same "every single thing".

Most……

The secular powers quote the word of the priest when it is convenient, and ignore it if it is not convenient.

It would be a good example, such as Elquille.

(How much experience do you have and how little experience do you have? These people... ha, you have no choice. Do you want me to take it off?)

Cecilia grinned inside.

Because... Until this point, Cecilia is right.

It was visible that the negotiations would break down.

Cecilia's aim is not to make up these two.

Instead, I have trouble getting made up or something.

If we get along with these two, the authority and vested interests of the Mesian Church will increasingly be taken away by these two.

(Split and rule. Sincerely, that's a golden word.... I will let you divide and govern as you cross the border)

And Cecilia said to the two of them, hiding from the inside, that they were likely to start arguing now.

"Both of you, don't get so hot.... that the debate has already boiled down, and would you like to pinch the break for once?

The two of them accepted Cecilia's proposal with a gruesome disgruntled look on their face.

Neither of us wants to argue in earnest - I mean, we want to make up - because it's the same thing, naturally.

They want their heads chilled and they want us to give in.

… but I will not make any concessions to both sides as it is.

Now, the two Erkühl and Ludwig I went back to their respective waiting areas once.

He's going to take a break while he talks to the ministers.

Well, Cecilia came to Ludwig I like that.

"In a good mood, Your Majesty."

"... Hmm, a princess witch"

Ludwig I said, looking down at Cecilia.

"Under Holiness" is not what I'm going to call it.

I had no intention of recognizing such a little girl as a leader of a religious organization of my faith.

At least, formally, until a treaty is concluded.

"I wonder if in your story Elkhur I wanted peace?

"You're the devil. I really want to raise a white flag to His Majesty."

Anyway, Ludwig I expected that he would have breathed a lie into himself.

Bring them to the table by blowing in something convenient for both sides.

It is a hand well done by third-rate intermediaries, self-proclaimed balancers.

Well, I've been caught by that, albeit half-heartedly, myself...

and Ludwig I mock himself.

The thought of straw was real.

(... I don't know how long Sasan VIII will keep deploying his army)

The kingdom of Farth and the kingdom of Fullering.

The two countries have no territorial boundaries and have no direct business relationship.

But this time, he made a temporary 'alliance' against the Lemurian Empire.

This was because the two countries had a common interest unanimity that "no further extension of the Lemurian Empire could be overlooked".

The Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Fars did form an ostensible friendship by entering into kinship.

But there are always potential territorial problems in both countries.

For the Farse kingdom, there will be no more “enemies” threatening the western side of the Lemurian Empire, which cannot be overlooked.

Because if all the forces of the Lemurian Empire were directed towards the East and were to be sandwiched with further black clashes, it would not be free of charge with the Kingdom of Fars.

Until now, the Lemurian Empire has swallowed the Bulgaron Cerda.

Until this point, even for the kingdom of Farth, I could forgive you.

But... I can't overlook anything like swallowing Ederna and leaving the Fullering Kingdom.

That is why Satan VIII chose to join hands with Ludwig I, the “pagan”.

But...

(It is clear that I intend to use it only.... If the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Fars come to terms with each other, this is the only one who will be drawn to the poor whale)

Perhaps the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Fars are currently negotiating through diplomats.

If Lemuria Farrs' negotiations succeed before this one... the kingdom of Fullering will stand in distress once and for all.

(... well, I don't think Elkhur I would drink the terms offered by Sasan VIII)

The aim of Sassan VIII is to prevent any further national empowerment of the Lemurian Empire.

The conditions that Sasan VIII will therefore present to Erkür I will only be territories and treasures, which may write off the benefits that Erkür I would derive from this' Ederna War '.

Judging rationally, we should make more peace with the Fullering kingdom than with the Fars kingdom.

Considering also that there is an intermediary named the princess witch, the profits to be gained from negotiating with the Fullering Kingdom and reaching a compromise are significant and the losses are less.

... Yes, if Erkühr I is sensible.

The problem is the possibility of being unreasonable.

"The rest said Elkhur I had concessions to make, so I put them on the table. This is a different story."

"Right...... but don't worry"

Cecilia had a pure and innocent grin against Ludwig I, who looked frustrated.

Ludwig I leans his neck wondering where this little girl has the basis for that confidence.

"I'll talk to you."

"Well, you're not gonna make any concessions on the rest, are you?

"Rest assured. Because it is His Majesty Elquille who gives in. If you speak earnestly, you will understand."

If you could tell by talking sincerely, there wouldn't be a war or anything.

and Ludwig I thought, but he didn't put it in his mouth and decided not to dare listen to Cecilia and do it.

"If there is a mistake, please point it out.... Your Majesty's idea, isn't it? It is good to repeal his reign in Emperor Western Lemuria. But I want the right price. Right? If so, let me win the right price from His Majesty the Elquille."

"... Specifically?

It's the city of Lemuria.

Ludwig I opened his eyes.

Cecilia pales in response to surprise Ludwig I.

"Don't His Majesty find it a hassle for the city of Lemuria to cross into the hands of the Lemurian Empire? Well, naturally. If the division of the Mesian Church converges and its leaders are amassed by me alone… Emperor Lemuria's influence to protect the city of Lemuria will increase"

Ludwig I made up the "Pope" in the first place because, through the Church in the territory of the Kingdom of Fullering, he feared interference in his internal affairs by the Lemurian Empire.

So far, we have been able to eliminate most of its influence by working activities during the divisive phase...

If the Mesian Church is integrated again, influence could begin to sprout.

No, possibly not.

Inevitably, Erkühl interferes in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Fullering through the Mesian Church.

You can't possibly not do it.

"So let's peel the city of Lemuria off the Lemurian Empire and show it. Of course it will remain nominally of the Lemurian Empire, and it may not be the territory of the Fullering Kingdom, but I will show it all together, at least in a way that does not belong to both countries."

"... Hmm" (that means it will de facto be the territory of the Kingdom of Ederna)

Whether you can or can't, it's not a bad condition.

"But will Elquil I admit it? If you don't, I won't admit it.

"Yeah, so... give the territory somewhere, instead, to the Lemurian Empire. As a reward for the same status. Specifically...... well, what about the city of Genua, etc?

Ludwig I frowned unexpectedly.

The city of Genua is one of the marine free cities that has begun to grow rapidly in recent years.

Not as good as the Republic of Adolucia, but quite commercially developed as well.

As Ludwig I am not spared to throw it away, but I am spared to give it to me.

It's one of those cities.

"If you admit a territorial transfer, it's like the rest of you admitted defeat."

As Ludwig I, however, the very act of territorial devolution is problematic.

By way of analogy, even territories of no value, on the contrary such as to carry even a heavy burden of possession, are subject to reproach from within the country if they are allowed to cede them.

Strangely, humans are creatures who become obsessed with the land.

"So - if it's in the form of, how about it?

"... then I don't mind..."

Cecilia's proposal, as Ludwig I, was rather a delightful content.

Of course, if Erkühr accepts it.

Here, fu, Ludwig I questioned.

I wonder why this girl in front of me wants to reconcile herself and Erkühl so much.

"What's in your interest?

"... I want merit. You know what I mean? I don't like being insulted by my little girl anymore."

Cecilia said with a negative emotional voice.

"And... I don't like it anymore. Listen to the man."

Cecilia showed with a humiliating look on her face, holding her body.

I see, Ludwig I is heartily convinced.

(I've heard rumors of the wind threatening me with a lot and demanding my body, but it seems true in this way. I see...... if you think calmly, those two can't have a good relationship. The man who wants his body on condition of protection is determined to hate it.... would be quite humiliating as a woman)

Ludwig I had only a little sympathy for Cecilia.

Ludwig I has a lot more decent sensibility than Erkühl when it comes to sexuality.

"I... I don't like it anymore.... Anyway, I don't like it. What can I say now? Let the man take a blow… I want to remind him that it's not going to be that easy on me."

"... Hmm" (you're living a difficult life inside)

Ludwig I completely forgot that I burned Gregorius, and I thought so.

And "What a jerk to threaten a girl like this to demand her body," is driven by righteousness.

(But this guy is handy. If it goes well, I might be able to sleep)

Of course, I have no compelling taste, and Ludwig I, a wife belt, is not going to have Cecilia.

It is merely the Aya of the Word.

Well, if you're going to invite me from this poor beautiful girl, I'm not stingy...

And then Ludwig I struck down the noise that came to my mind that didn't matter.

(Whatever it is, for the rest of us, it's convenient that she hates Elkhur I)

If Cecilia would become a parent fuller, she would no longer have to fear "interference in internal affairs from the Lemurian Empire" and, conversely, she would even be able to "interfere in internal affairs from the Fuller Kingdom".

Then I am disturbed that this woman would make a proposal in her country's favour if she made a few more demands.

"But...... the influence of Emperor Lemuria will still remain beyond naming the guardian of the princess witch. And it will be harder to get rid of that influence than the Church in our country returns to your command. For the rest, I really need the title of Emperor Lemuria."

Ludwig I replaces the claim that "Emperor Lemuria needs a title" from "Emperor Lemuria doesn't mean he really needs it".

It's a blatant switchover, but it's a trampled demand that this girl, who looks pure innocent, can fool her well.

So much so that Cecilia behaved in large measure, whether she wanted to be out of control of the Lemurian Empire or to have Ludwig I on her side.

"Let's do this, then. The Church in the realm of the Kingdom of Fullering shall remain the same Orthodox Mesian Church, but shall be removed from the command of the princess witch (...), as specified in the Covenant"

"What? But... So who's going to unify the Church in our country?

"Right. … this will be a sole covenant between Your Majesty and I."

Niyali and Cecilia laughed.

"It's me."

Ludwig I, for a moment, tilted his neck.

but immediately read the intent.

And against Cecilia, he reached out.

"I see, that's a good suggestion. I can't even crush the rest of my face.... Regards, Holiness (...)"

"Yes, Your Majesty"

The two were stiff and tied hands.

Now, Cecilia, who walked away from Ludwig I, sighs loudly.

"Somehow, you could have fooled me. And then... deceive Master Erkühl, and we're done."

And I had a luscious grin.