Stranger’s Handbook

116 Enemies and allies

"Sire, I am so sorry"

"Zest... don't take the trouble..."

I'm sorry for your disrespect, Your Majesty.

We'll look each other in the face and drop our shoulders.

If my real daughter did this to you, you're done scolding me.

But it's not the same story when I'm adopted by His Majesty's daughter.

"I'll leave you to the Empress and we'll keep talking."

"Let's do that..."

The White-eyed Tsubaki was transported by the Empress.

I'm supposed to be resting in a separate room right now, so you'll be relieved.

Drink sweet tea for exhausted bodies

I feel like drinking if it's true, but do I have to be patient?

"Well, Prince Mars. So how much power is attached to the Chancellor?

"Yes, high elves...... about 30% of the aristocrats here say. The problem is that some of them have a strong influence."

Hmm, 30%... and then the opportunists?

"What exactly is a strong influence? And how long is the princess?

Prince Mars answered my question with a frightened face

"Yes! It's one of three generals in the military sector, the Prime Minister and senior officials in charge of Home Affairs"

Biscuit stretched his spine and answered

Don't... you don't need any more brain muscles, and don't freak out so much.

"I see, to that extent...... So, what about the princely?

"That's... so far, no"

"What? I just felt like I heard you were gone."

"Your Majesty, I heard such empty ears too"

"It was dangerous if I didn't pretend to be an idiot, so if I did..."

I understand that logic, but you were afraid of zero.

His Majesty is keeping his forehead down, too.

"How's the Queens? A queen would have a lot of influence."

"That's Your Majesty. I'm impressed with your wisdom."

subtle yoisho me, but shame on the word of the prince

"Well, the queen... my mother told the prime minister..."

My majesty and I sighed deeply at the words of the prince.

"In the end, the prime minister would be in something like 50%. But as far as listening...... sounds like a lot of people are flushed and attached. I seriously think the demon king resurrection, etc., is not so much."

"Hmm. I didn't know Zest would say that. You mean there's a chance?"

"There are about 5,000 Elves in the army. If it's half 2500 people, how powerful the elves are...... not enemies of me and my borderline uncle. Plus, use the name of the hero of spiritualization..."

"Can we be hunted down politically..."

Close your eyes and think for a moment, Your Majesty will judge.

"Okay, in the worst case scenario, it doesn't matter if it's a war. Move in the direction of helping the prince. I leave the response of the demons and the Patriarchate to Zest"

"Thank you. We will contact the Demons first and confirm. They'll be grabbing the information, and the other way around, it'll be a mess. After that, is it a wedding as soon as possible?"

"Oh, let's do that. I need a reason to intervene in Elf's country."

"Okay."

"Your Majesty, my father-in-law. Best regards,"

Prince Mars bowed his head deeply, so I guess this concludes the talks for now.

But His Majesty cut it out like this at the end.

"Speaking of which, to what extent is Zest's mobilization force?

Are you listening to that...

I don't want to say much.

"You have 500 black knights, 200 maid troops, 500 former adventurers, and 2,000 volunteers for beasts. You can mobilize for the first time…"

"About 3,000 people, what's the maximum mobilization?

"3000 for the first time..."

"If we mobilize all the spare beasts, we can do 5,000 more."

The beasts on my territory are usually peasants.

But on business, almost everyone's volunteering to be soldiers.

"Looks like you're the only one who can win now..."

"Ju, to 7,000 beasts. Elite black knights and war maidens... where are you going on your father-in-law?

Your majesty and prince with a frightened face.

Looks like you two made it through something.

"Huh? Zest's scared, isn't he? He's the only one who can rule over there with a lot of beasts, even as he changes territory. Trouble."

"I guess, Your Majesty. And next door, is that Lilac Episcopal State?"

"If you treat Zest badly, that country will be an enemy, too. We're talking about whether he's going to be emperor or not."

"That's... whatever"

Huh? That's a much friendlier sigh.

I'm not kidding.

"I don't have a vessel to stand at the top of the country. 'Cause I have a lot of current positions."

"I'm saved because I have this personality."

"I see, is that why your majesty's katana?"

"Yeah, but don't look sweet, okay? This guy is certainly satisfied with his current position. But if you're in the wrong place, you're not gonna get hurt."

That's what he says and laughs at. His Majesty went on.

"Zest, what if I get my hands on Beatrice?

Ha, Your Majesty likes jokes, too.

"That's an interesting joke, Your Majesty. But... if it does, I'll erase every empire."

"Huh? Because he's serious, and the prince is Beat... don't just touch my mother-in-law, okay? They'll erase it."

"On my mother-in-law, I will never be disrespectful!

Prince Mars shakes with momentum that could take a bump and a neck

His Majesty had pulled his legs, too.

Sire, this is a play, isn't it? You just nailed the prince, didn't you?

Is that it? I don't know if it was...

"Do that. If you don't even do that, this guy is sweet in you. For the prince's sake... no, he'll work with you for Tsubaki's sake."

"Yes, thank you for your advice"

Yeah, I knew you wanted to pay attention to the prince.

Take care of me...

Well, I have no choice but to kill this prince if he does anything to Beato.

Well, I tried to cut out that this meeting would be over.

But I couldn't do that.

Slowly the door opens.

"You. Tsubaki fell asleep tired of crying. What the hell is going on!?

It is the admission of Her Majesty the Empress, who made her usual gentle face look like a young man.

"Now if you'll excuse me. Both sires."

"Excuse me, sir."

We feel like we're in danger. We say hello at the perfect time.

You're leaving me? Your majesty ignores that.

To save me, sacrifice to His Majesty...

"Wait, you too. Zest would be my adopted father and my prince my son-in-law! It doesn't matter!

"I'm sorry"

"You're right, sir"

"Cook, Zest, you're pissed..."

"You are the primary cause! Don't laugh. Reflect!

I had the precious experience of sitting with His Majesty the Emperor on this day.

To a woman...... no, if I don't explain to my wife that I'm a kitten, it looks like even His Majesty will be seated