Sweet Reincarnation

Confidential conversations with a limited number of people when the content is too large to talk. In the case of a small gathering, it is the lowest person who does the chores. Usually, even people in a position to move servants don't have people to do it, so they also do chores.

If you become a prince, a duke, or a treat fool, it's clear who will do the chores.

It seems that even a lump of insanity where several screws on the head seem to come off every day, it is possible to solve the situation.

The scent of tea that Pais took the initiative to add fills the room.

“Um, delicious. Pastries are good at making tea.”

"It's an honor to compliment you."

"It's true. It's delicious without flattery. Is this leaf from Hubarek?"

Squirrels are very good at being born and raised, so you can understand the taste of tea somewhat. Prince Lunikis is better than Squirrel by birth and upbringing, but at any rate, he grows too good, and only the finest ones usually speak to him, and he has a question mark when it comes to knowing the difference.

In that regard, Squirrels who are educated as military personnel and who are experiencing a meal like muddy water and the relatives of raw waste at the boarding school are easier to understand the difference between good and bad taste.

I heard that Squirrel, the man who knew the difference, produced the tea leaves from Fuberlek because I felt uncomfortable with the taste.

Tea basically grows in warmer regions. Even in the kingdom of God, it remains the same, and when it comes to the famous origin of tea, it becomes the south. In particular, tea from Laetesh is famous not only in the Divine Kingdom, but also in other countries, and tea like the prince usually drinks.

The southern tea has a particularly good aroma and taste.

Compared to that, the tea in the eastern part of the God Kingdom, including the tea produced by Hubalek, falls one step.

It's not just a matter of climate or land. The eastern part is not the best place to grow tea.

Even so, tea is made in small quantities in the east, including the Hubarek family. Why is this?

Tea, which also serves as a social lubricant, is an important diplomatic strategic resource for the nobility. Would it feel good to have a house that people visit but don't serve tea? Would you be attracted to a house where you can't gather people for a tea party?

No.

It is only natural that a house that cannot even be properly maintained should be taken lightly.

Therefore, I can't leave you with supplies that important. It is natural to be prepared when distribution is stopped.

The Hubarek family make their own tea because of political circumstances that do not make it easy to rely on other nobles.

The bargaining power is different for people who supply tea, since they cannot supply it at all and are asked to import it, and because they can supply it on their own even if the quality drops.

"Hmm, sure enough, that's the kind of tea I get." Did Pastry bring in his father-in-law? "

The intention is to make tea from the east that contains political ideas.

Squirrels and lunikis felt that the flavor was close to this.

Doesn't that mean that the quality of tea in the Kingdom of Voltuzara is inferior to that of the Kingdom of God?

To summarize Squirrel's opinion, we are listening to "the anticipation of the technical and productive capacity of the Voltuzara Kingdom" rather than the taste of tea.

"No, it was purchased in this country." I don't know where it comes from, but I've purchased the best. It seems that some delicious tea was picked in Japan before, but now it seems that the finest products are imported from overseas. Oh, of course, it's not imported from Japan. ”

Of course, Pais understands some of the duke's questions. I was aware of it, and I was careful to respond.

To sum up Pais' opinion, "If we are going to make tea, the power of the Voltuzara Kingdom is falling."

Even though it has the best anti-intelligence measures, the location is the place. We're in the middle of a virtual enemy state. Obviously, it's a bad topic to talk about.

“I don't think so. I think it would be good to increase imports from Japan.”

Prince Lunikis also perceived the intention behind the conversation between his two subordinates.

It is good news that the national strength of our neighbors is declining. As we continue to improve our relationship with the Divine Kingdom, there is nothing to say if you strengthen your degree of subordination.

The Prince's statement is a hopeful observation for the future.

"As a southern aristocrat, it is difficult to say that it still meets domestic demand. If goods become luxury goods, it is not so easy to increase production. If you want to earn foreign currency by importing, I would like to ask you to do something other than tea.”

Pastry is a good thing to say, too.

"I'm afraid not."

First of all, domestic maintenance is the first priority.

Don't be distracted by foreign affairs and neglect your country.

I want you to keep an eye on the south, in particular.

The prince, who understood what Pais wanted to say, nodded lightly and agreed.

Certainly, there are many unstable elements in the God Kingdom today. The cause of the big book is that now, in front of the prince, he suddenly eats tea, but even if he puts it aside, it would be embarrassing as a leader of a country to leave the gap of foreign enthusiasm behind.

Good medicine is good for sickness even if it is bitter in the mouth. Advice is in the ears, and in the deeds. That's what Pais taught the prince.

There are many places in the south that are out of sight due to rapid swelling. The Prince nodded to Pais' advice that he should pay attention to this.

Well, it's time to get down to business.

All the way, everyone finished their tea, and the prince's atmosphere changed.

From the casual tea ceremony between the same generation, it turned into a meeting of the elites that governed the national government.

"As I said before, we have a report of dignitaries coming from the Sorami Republic. And as a close fate from my father's...... Majesty, I want to have a connection with this."

"With all due respect, Your Majesty." But... is it the Sorami Republic? "

Many of the royal wizards lack the power to fight but have beneficial abilities.

I am able to contact from a distance by multiple means.

What kind of magic is it? It's classified, and it's a crime just to explore. So, even as Pais, I'm not trying to find out.

I just know that a decree from His Majesty the King is really possible.

"The Republic of Sorami is a country that has no interaction whatsoever from our side. It's no wonder I've never heard of it."

"I'm sorry I didn't study. What kind of country is it?"

The southern continent is vast, like the Eurasian continent in modern times. There are dozens of countries, and if you notice them, they are new or dead.

I can't help it if I don't know a distant country with a thin edge.

"In the west of our country is the present kingdom of Voltuzara. Further west in the Voltuzara kingdom is the Dumiran kingdom, but to the northwest of the Dumiran kingdom lies the Republic of Solami."

"From our point of view, is it west to west or even northwest?" I see, I'm not familiar with it. "

He says this republic is an unusual country.

"... there's no king, is there?"

Pais, with his modern knowledge of the republican form of government, immediately came to mind.

Although representative of a democratic republic, it is often operated alongside a representative system that chooses representatives to conduct politics.

"Huh, Rock is a pastry with a high reputation for wisdom." Exactly. They choose their representatives from the citizens and hold government (festival after festival) by the consultation of their representatives. "

"Is it the republican government?" Certainly, it's an unfamiliar system in the Divine Kingdom. "

The kingdom of God is a relatively strong kingdom.

It is true that I am unfamiliar with the republican government. Knowing Pais is a rarer category. Foreign Affairs Nobles will learn such things from generation to generation, but they will not learn much when they become military personnel.

In fact, Squirrel doesn't quite understand.

"It seems that this Sorami Republic is an emerging country itself, and it was originally a city called Sorami City."

"Is that what makes you independent?"

“Yes, it used to be a city with several small countries on the border. However, about thirty years ago, a number of major wars broke out, and as small countries repeatedly took and took cities, they began to defend themselves. As a result, it served as a buffer zone between small countries."

I see.

Thirty years ago, the winds of war blew across the southern continent. The kingdom of gods was once at stake, and there was a battle here and there like a domino defeat.

The city state was also forced to defend itself to protect their lives and property.

As a result of the twists and turns, it is said that it became independent.

However, there is nothing special about just talking about it. It's a common story to stand on your own two feet and crush yourself in a war.

“Can you tell us why your Highness values the Republic?”

"One is the diplomatic attitude. I was concerned that, like the Duke of Austros, it is not a buffer zone between large countries, but stands between multiple small countries and stands around. Whether it's a politically challenging position, it's the same as ours in that it's surrounded by virtual enemies. I'd love to hear it, and I think there's a lot to learn.”

“That's a great idea.”

I see, "Pais and Squirrel nodded.

As a weaker person, he is not caught in the middle of a great power, but as a mediator of interests.

As the top of the Divine Kingdom, I think that the Divine Kingdom should be that way anyway.

Now there are several great powers that oppose the God Kingdom, but it is also an expression of the desire to override all nations.

"The other is futuristic."

"Futuristic?"

"I've been gathering intelligence in this country, but apparently the Republic hasn't done much to increase its armaments." On top of that, the Dumiran country is rough now. The analysis showed that the day when the Sorami Republic became a protectorate or swallowed together was not far away. If the Republic expands its forces, it may eventually border the Kingdom of Voltuzara. ”

I see, it's definitely a "future-proof story."

Nowadays, the Divine Kingdom's mission acts as an envoy of friendship.

However, the prince and his close parents actually fought in a war. In terms of their long history, it is unusual for both countries to maintain equilibrium while remaining nervous.

In other words, it doesn't necessarily mean that in the future, we will be able to exchange dust with each other again.

In other words, when you think about the Voltuzara Kingdom, the friendship with the country that may just become "pinched" becomes extremely interesting as a cloth stone.

Thinking about the future is the job of those who are responsible for the future.

“Opportunity to negotiate directly with people in distant countries with considerable authority. I don't want to miss it."

“Then... we need to nominate an extension of your stay.”

The people of the Kingdom of Voltuzara will be monitoring the situation of the Divine Kingdom's missions one by one.

If I find out that I'm striking a stone that will crush you in the future, I'll be interrupted. If you just want to get in the way, but if you think there might be retaliation for the hostilities, you should act with caution.

If possible, it is a place that has nothing to do with the coming Sorami Republic, but still wants a "cause" of natural extension of stay.

The three of them thought it over, but it was the job of the assistant secretary to come up with a plan at such a time.

"I have a good idea."

It was the silver-haired young man who clapped his hands.