Sweet Reincarnation

The finest inn in the capital of the Kingdom of Voltzara.

Sometimes, several men clashed their faces in a room in an inn where foreign royals also stayed.

The reason for the gathering was to consider the requests made by the previous Divine Kingdom's mission, or more precisely, the pastry.

"Huh, I'm tired."

Thank you for your hard work.

Amorous, the head of the mission, sat down in a chair.

In the inn's room. The only people who are here are those who have been on a long journey together. Unlike the stiff shoulder exchanges just now, you can break down your attitude a lot.

I opened the collar of the jacket I was wearing as a formal outfit and diagonally changed my posture without sloppiness.

“Can I get you something to drink?”

The deputy head, who also serves as secretary, asks Amorous.

The cold and warm weather in this country is very hot during the day and night, and when it comes to the night like now, the cold is severe. It is not unnatural to drink a little stronger alcohol and want to warm up your body.

“I don't want to do this, I want to keep my head clear.”

I see.

The deputy commander put the bottle in.

Sorami grain liquor held as a mission. Bringing in a corresponding amount and number to distribute it as a replacement for handicrafts in the blind place.

It was the finest thing I had bothered to carry, and the deputy commander seemed sorry. Even though the commander is a master, the deputy commander can't get drunk.

So, how were the people of the Kingdom of God?

"There were a few girls." There were lots of cute kids. "

Haha

A sigh leaked out to the deputy commander.

This regiment leader is the best among the regiments in terms of the evil of femininity and the speed of hands. It's just that it has power, but it's of poor quality.

"That's fine." Aren't you going to have a serious reflection meeting? "

“I'm serious. I think there were a lot of cute kids.”

"It would be even worse."

"... that's not what I meant. Even women can accompany the prince in his work."

Huh.

The deputy commander makes an attitude of listening to the commander.

Even though I'm accompanying a young woman, does it make sense?

The members who participated in the amicus curiae look at each other in the face when asked by the head of the delegation.

"I heard you were accompanying a student."

"Well, then, were they students?" Wow, I'll definitely have to say it next time. "

Commander!!

"I'm just kidding."

Amorous seemed to disagree with the term "schoolgirl".

Is the fact that the students were there means that our country is being taken lightly?

"I don't know. I don't know where the students are in that country."

Originally, when it comes to opening a place to deepen rapport, there are often people who are in the same position as possible, or there are positions on the host side.

Because if there is no merit in being invited, there is no point in going.

At least as a common sense of the Sorami Republic, it would be rude to call on them to open up a social space to deepen rapport and meet people from lower positions.

If there is not much difference in the common sense of socializing in the Kingdom of God, it would have been the intention of the Sorami Republic to lighten the fact that it had all the students.

As the person leading the mission, it is natural for the head of the mission to have doubts.

However, the deputy commander is said to be unknown.

"There were certainly students there, but they didn't seem to be dealing with us." Somewhat, it felt like I was giving a tour. "

"If you ask me, it might be."

Certainly, those who participated also agree.

When the deputy commander emphasized with them, the commander bent his mouth to the letter.

“If there was an intention to make young people who would be responsible for the future of national politics gain experience, we might see our friendship with Japan as something that is important for a long time to come.”

I'd be glad to hear that.

When young people are accompanied and interact with each other, it is common for them to have a face-to-face relationship with a view to the next generation.

It is not unusual to take a successor who will take over the work with you and say hello to him in the future.

In other words, it is a testament to the intention to continue the relationship between the Solami Republic and the God Kingdom for a longer period of time. In other words, the Divine Kingdom side recognized that the Sorami Republic could be sufficient as a negotiating partner in the future.

The members of the mission rejoice that it is desirable for them.

But the problem is, I guess.

"Hey, hey!"

Suspicious words of the deputy commander.

No one is here to misinterpret the meaning of the words pronouns point to.

I didn't expect you to come up with such a condition.

The condition is that I want to temporarily take custody of the wizard of the Sorami Republic.

There was much to consider if I could get the only dragon material I could get in return.

If the other party honestly receives the other party's request and the other party fulfills all the promises, this party will make a lot of money without any complaints.

A sorcerer can receive hundreds, if not thousands, of valuable gold coins just by staying for a while. The wizards would eventually be transported to the Sorami Republic, so from the treasury's point of view, the burden was zero.

However, in such negotiations, it often takes a sweet talk to suspect it.

If I were to be caught in the wizard's custody, I would have to think about the possibility of not returning for the rest of my life. Or you could be killed just in time to go back.

"Isn't that surprising..."

A wizard is a strategic weapon for the nation. Well, if we take the wizard hostage, it'll be a good bargaining card.

For example, against the Kingdom of Voltzara.

Suppose the Republic of Solami and the Kingdom of Voltzara are in a dangerous relationship. I wonder what will happen to the wizard in custody here in the Divine Kingdom.

If we get more favorable terms from the Kingdom of God, we can hand it over to the Kingdom of Voltzara. Or we may ask for a ransom to return it to the Sorami Republic.

You don't have to be honest with me.

Lightly: "Recently, the relationship between the two countries has been unstable and there is a problem with security. I don't mind going home, but I hope they don't attack me on the way." I will gladly pay the ransom.

Or, depending on the deal with the Voltuzara Kingdom, "The wizard died in an accident. A condolence may come."

If the relationship between the Republic of Solami and the Kingdom of Voltuzara turns out to be insidious, it will not be impossible.

Is it for the sake of diplomacy to take the wizard with us?

"... it may not be the case."

What do you mean?

The wizard is worth more than that, so it certainly makes sense to keep it as a diplomatic card.

But that's all I need to decide.

The Kingdom of God is said to be comparable to the Holy Kingdom in magic research.

Hmmm.

On the southern continent, the magical advanced country is the Holy Nation of Ananmanaf, a religious nation with Siegfried as its state religion.

This country is known for its efforts in magic research, including its historical background and national system.

A traditional country rich in history with a rich record of what kind of magic has happened in the past and what kind of things have been done with those magic.

Together with a strong ruling system centered on the Pope, it is a magical power that is not ashamed of the name of a magical developed country.

With enough magic power and magic research capabilities to compete against here, it's like the Voltzara Kingdom, or else the Praulig Kingdom, or the Nanotech Kingdom.

Regarding the research power of magic, the Holy Kingdom is taken as ten, the God Kingdom is nine to eight, the Nanotech Kingdom is six, and the Voltzara Kingdom is five.

The republic, unfortunately, will be two in number, if we estimate it well.

As far as magical insights are concerned, I have to say that it is a backward country.

"Deposit such a precious magical power in our country." I don't think they're prepared to say anything. "

Things that are of high value to us are not necessarily the same as those we negotiate with, and vice versa.

This is the first step in the negotiation.

Use this difference in value to make money in trading, etc. Gain something of high value to you, but of low value to the other person. It's best if what you give in return is of low value to you and of high value to the other person.

There are similarities in diplomacy.

If you make it a card in negotiations, it is the quickest and easiest to use your own value difference.

Nevertheless, the Divine Kingdom side wanted the Republic's wizard to pay for the dragon's materials.

This, if you think about it a little bit, you realize that it's unnatural.

Then again...

"Rather than being a wizard's body, you might be finding value in the magic itself." It is also of unparalleled value compared to dragon materials. "

If their wizards were worth something they didn't know.

This is the essence of the negotiations ahead. From the perspective of the Divine Kingdom, it is possible that it is "something that is of high value to us because the negotiating partner estimates a low value".

"Should we negotiate honestly here?"

If you want a dragon, you can jump into the dragon's den.

Precisely because they were ready to die, they made a decision.