Santairiku Eiyuuki

Episode 1 Diplomatic Failure

"Mmmm...."

About five years since my marriage to Cecilia.

Erqueur frowned when she heard reports of the failure of the “plot” on the Habila Peninsula.

For the sake of harassment of the Fars kingdom and future security, Erkür was actively supporting the pro-Remurian tribes in the Habila Peninsula.

He also actively carried out activities to increase the number of “pro-Remurians”, such as missionary teaching of the messianic religion and support for the Prince of the Small Kingdom to study abroad.

This accumulation of achievements has led to a rapid expansion of the pro-Remurian tribe in the Habila Peninsula.....

Apparently, a few weeks ago, the Parent Lemurian Tribal Union was defeated by the Parent Farsi Tribal Union.

However, the color codes "Parent Lemurian" and "Parent Farsi" are for convenience only.

In fact, the interests of each tribe are complicated....

That has nothing to do with Erkür, not with Remulia.

Importantly, however, the forces of the Lemurian Empire have decayed significantly within the Habila Peninsula.

"It was a success in Duiche, so I thought it would work again this time. Isn't that easy?"

Erkür had a successful experience in Duiche.

In Duiche, we succeeded in assembling the anti-Fullering Beast tribe and creating a force called the Kingdom of Duiche.

So on the Habila Peninsula, I thought it was also possible to create a pro-Remurian "kingdom" by putting together an anti-Farse tribe....

(Well... Farth, unlike Fullering, was not invading the Habila Peninsula directly. Is the soil a little different?)

Originally, I didn't think it would work like Douche.

But... even with that, Elcure sighs at the slightly different "failures”.

"Your Majesty, the tribes of the Habila Peninsula are asking for direct support."

Todris said that to Elcure.

It was Todris who informed Erqueur of the changes in the situation on the Habila Peninsula.

"Is direct support military intervention?"

"Yes, Your Grace."

It's not that hard to send an army.

In five years, the power of the Lemurian Empire itself, which had been exhausted by successive wars, had been restored and the size of the army had been expanded.

That said, long peace never blunts soldiers or generals.

For example, barbarians regularly invade Taurica.

Because of that interception, there are regular wars.

And the generals under Elcure were all in one piece.

... maybe now is the height of the Lemurian Empire's military might.

In other words, we have the leeway to conduct military operations domestically.

Diplomatically, however, it is a little difficult.

(What exactly does the Kingdom of Farse do with Sasan VIII?)

If the Lemurian Empire stops military action, the Fars kingdom may also shift military action against it.

Ultimately, the two countries could end up in total war.

If possible, I would like to avoid it as an elcule.

Over the past few years, the border against Farse has grown extremely strong....

Even with that, the Fars kingdom is powerful.

(But... it's a problem that the trade route is threatened.)

Originally, Erkühl intervened in the Habila Peninsula to protect his interests from the Kingdom of Fars.

The religions practised by the tribes of the Habila Peninsula are similar to those of the Kingdom of Fars.

Culturally, it's better than the parent phalse, and it's better than the parent phalse to think about stakes.

Elcure wanted to take this to Lemria's advantage.

I don't want to dye the Habila peninsula all over Remlia, let alone invade the Habila peninsula.

But I don't know if this will be passed on to Sasan VIII.

Perhaps Erkür's intentions are under control of the Habila Peninsula, and he will resist with all his might.

That is why Erkür did not send a direct army, but was engaged in random support and plotting.

Although.....

Now it is said that it was a gradual introduction of combat power, that is correct.

"Todris Todrianus, what do you think?

"We should send troops."

"Why?

"Your Majesty is the patron of the messianic religion. If you abandon this... it will interfere with future diplomatic relations."

For the tribes located on the periphery of the Lemurian Empire, conversion to messianism is only a means of appealing to the pro-Lemurians.

They did not convert to Messianity because they were impressed by its teachings, but because they wanted to take advantage of the power of the Lemurian Empire by accepting it.

Embrace messianism and form an alliance with Remlia.

In doing so, they whisper to the other tribes, "Behind them lies Remlia."

However, this presupposes that the Remlia Empire will help its allies in times of need.

Remlia, who had identified himself as the guardian of the Messiah, abandoned the Messiah who was about to be invaded by the heathens.

If these facts spread around, there may be a move to review our alliance with Lemria.

Of course, it doesn't mean you're going to run away from Remlia at once.....

There is no doubt that future activities will be hindered.

"The problem is the decline in the prestige of our country, is that it?

"Yes, but the biggest concern is Fullering.... you have to avoid what you think is better to come to Fuller Ring than Remlia."

Remlia and Fullering are colleagues who share the same "messianic" business.

Friends, but also rivals.

In some cases, it can be a more troublesome enemy than other businesses called "Torch."

Remlia currently accounts for the largest “share” of the industry called messianism.

But if Fullering takes this away.....

As the ruler of the messianic world, Lemria's position will be greatly shaken.

"... hmm"

As for Erkür, I am angry that King Fullering will give me a big face.

Nevertheless, given the risk of confrontation with the Kingdom of Fars, it is still difficult to draw such an easy conclusion.

"What do you think about the grief behind this, if it were to be an all-out war with Farth?

Everything must be assumed to be the worst.

The worst thing for Elcure is that both Fuller Ring and Farth get caught in the crossfire.

In response, Todris shook his neck to the right and left.

I was wondering if Fullering would move.

"On what grounds?

"Fighting the infidels and pointing behind Remlia... this will make it difficult for the lords and soldiers to gather."

Once upon a time, Fullering moved Farth to show him when he was fighting Remulia.

But this is a battle between Fullering and Remlia, and the pagans have just come into it on their own.

At least Ludwig I's claim is true.

In contrast, the act of poking behind Remlia fighting Farth....

Whatever the name of the cause, there will be a majority of disgruntled lords.

Of course, in fullering, it is only a decoration such as the name of the business, and the important thing is economic profit, so it is very likely to move if it is only that.

But....

"King Fullering cannot ignore the wishes of the Princess and the Holy Witch. She is also in the position of Pope and has the power of resignation over the bishops of the Church in the Fullering Kingdom. … Of course, King Fullering has the right to nominate the bishop of a substantial church. But still, the more authority and voice you have under the Princess and the Holy Witch, the more you go around the Fullering Kingdom, the stronger it will be."

The Fullering Kingdom is a feudal state.

In other words, it is a federation of lords (not to mention secular lords, but also sacred lords such as monasteries and churches that hold serfs and territories).

Therefore, Ludwig I's control weakens as he goes around the realm.

Conversely, the power of the Pope, like Cecilia, is relatively strong.

Of course, King Fullering has put the kingdom together in a single rock, so it won't happen that the lords will rebel on Cecilia's orders....

Still, being a messianic is no escape from the authority of the Princess Witch and Pope.

"Above all, there is a distance between Remlia and Fullering. The neighboring lords will not agree to send troops, and King Fullering will be able to offer a profit."

Hmm.

King Fullering doesn't move, at least.

Then....

"All right, let's get the troops out.... I see. Should I send Dalios General, plus Oscar and Jebe? The strength would be... about 50,000."

Short-term finals are desirable.

With that in mind, the force is not far behind, but if it exceeds 50,000, the border with Farse becomes unsettled.

Screw it.....

This situation prompted Lemria to launch a military intervention on the Habila Peninsula.

After a while.

The information that the Fars kingdom has begun to mobilize genuine soldiers has been brought to Erkür.