The Annals of the Flame Kingdom (WN)

The concierge is in one piece, with a small round table and two chairs in the center. A round of vases to my apologies and a painting.

That is all that is in the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Flame. As the Chancellor's Office of the Kingdom of Flame, one of the most prestigious kingdoms on the continent of Orkena, it can be said that it is quite 'plain' in view of its tradition and format.

Currently, Lotte Baumgarden, the lord of this room, likes a room composed exclusively of this qualitative condiment. For him, who is somewhat of a realist, the amount of condiments is only annoying and does not heal the spirit. He doesn't need beautiful paintings or beautiful flowers. I have no attachment to them more than I have learned to be educated.

"Excuse me, my lord."

A voice comes from across the door to Lotte, who was glancing at the desk at the seating documents. Lifting his eyes from the documents he was dropping, Lotte called out through the door.

"What?

"As I told you, I brought you here"

To that voice, I thought it was time for Lotte to stand up from the desk and open the door. In front of you you can see a familiar maid with a castle bowing her head, behind her.

"... we're out of time"

"Long time no see."

Lotte's never big eyes narrow even further. Depending on what you look at, your grandfather looks at your grandson.

"Well, sometimes we talk at the door. I don't know what's going on here... tea, please."

That's what Lotte told the maid who would back off in a courtesy, inviting the guest into the room. Reluctantly, the Guest, who nevertheless looked around the room uncommonly - turns that look into something surprising.

"What's wrong?

"Excuse me. That... because I have less stuff than I thought"

"Clerk's office, so be it. Beautiful decorations are not necessary, just the things you need."

"... I see"

One, a light smile Lotte points to the chair at the round table.

"Come on, please hang up."

Lord Matsuyo, and.

To a grinning lotte, Kota lowered one nodding hips.

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"I'm sorry about that. Suddenly you're here."

Between the two of us sitting opposite each other, tea stood hot on the table where it was placed.

"No, I thought I had to say hello once."

One social dictionary, mouth a cup with hot air. Kouta's cheeks loosen slightly due to the scent of tea that runs through her nostrils. One way or another, it is Kota, the coffee party, but since coming to Orkena, tea has emerged everywhere and everywhere. He was a poor duke, but Erica, but with that said, the royalty, the things he drinks are top notch... well, even if Kota drank it, which made him think 'this is' even if he got a little bit of a May fly to the taste of tea.

"It would be helpful if you could say that. Absolutely, Your Majesty's most troubled thing."

Just a little bit, Kota smiles back at Lotte like she's tired.

"No... it was just fine with me"

Four days after that day when he rarely gave his voice away for Haota. Kota had come to Larchia, the king capital of the kingdom of Flame.

"Ko, Kota?

Erica's gaze at this one anxiously crosses her back of her brain.

……

- I made you look like that.

- Spicy, sad... lonely.

- Such a disillusioned face.

……

So I ran away.

- Because I don't like it.

- Because it's hard.

- Because it's painful.

It seems like that's what you see with those eyes.

Expected, envisioned, trusted, trusted - and I can't answer that.

It's hard... because it's painful.

For the best escape route: a call from the king.

- I didn't get lost, I ran away.

"… which. Lord Matsuyoshi?"

"- Huh?... Oh! Excuse me. I'm a little confused!

I rush myself up to a voice that accidentally sinks into a sea of thought. In front of me, Lotte's surprised, then worried face.

"After all, did I call you a busy place?

"No... that's not true. I don't have a job there."

"Be modest."

To Lotte's words, Kota shook her neck left and right, powerless. In fact, there's nothing Hota can do with Terra right now. If you insist, only time will solve the problem.

"We've heard rumors about you, haven't we? Terra is now undergoing remarkable development. All tradesmen in Wang Du have also said." If you branch out to Terra now, you'll make money with poppy on your wet hands, "he said."

No, and.

"You were 'there' to be exact. Now no one just wants to go to Terra. It's business with life. I can't help but tell you that Terra is now the most dangerous city in Flame."

Lotte's words pierce Kota.

"... is that right?"

"Yeah. Lyme or Larchia... it's not the king's capital, is it? I'm from the Kingdom of Larchia. Well, it's somewhat better than those two... wouldn't be any consolation, would it?

Kota nods at Lotte's words. There can be no shortage of lords, such as the foundations of governance such as policing, or lords who are unable to do so. As a man who is not a lord, but stands on the side of the exchangers, Lotte's words are heavily pressed against Kota.

"So... this' summons' too?

"Yes?"

"No... will you be reprimanded for not fulfilling your duty as a lord?

After blinking two or three times at Kota's words, Lotte laughs with her mouth open funny.

"... excuse me. That's not the situation I said. Flame is a nation that recognizes the discretion of the gods to a greater extent than any other country in Orkena. It is fundamental to clean up the problems that have arisen in your city yourself. So there's no way Terra is going to get any punishment for this. First of all, if that's the case, I'm calling on Erica, not you."

"... you're right"

Just a little, reflection. Kota has no responsibility for being called out for failures at Terra. Regardless, so is the 'right' to take responsibility. At all, Hota smiles bitterly in her heart wondering what she is mistaken for.

"As I said earlier, this is Your Majesty's 'Exhaustion'. You said you wanted to hear about the brave man who rebuilt Terra."

"... brave man, are you"

"Lord Matsuyoshi summoned me with a courageous summoning ritual."

Assuming Lotte, the prime minister of a kingdom, is no fool. Liz summoned Kota... Liz is right about the recall, but it's about the purpose of calling Kota anyway. The area is on, but I'm not as stupid as I dare to tell Kota about it.

"I'm not a brave man, I am"

Because.

"No."

Lotte doesn't like it.

"You are definitely a 'brave man'. And 'brave' makes the world unhappy"

A brave man... a 'hero'.

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"I am, Lord Matsuyo. I don't think there's anything unfortunate about a world saved by a brave man."

"Unfortunate, is it?

"Yes."

Containing a bite of tea, Lotte turns its - on the surface, a gentle glance at Kota.

"'The brave defeated the evil demon king and rescued the princess who was imprisoned in the tower. The brave and the princess lived endlessly amicable and in peace. Congratulations'"

"... you can't, is that it?

Defeat the evil demon king, and the blessing bell rings. The world regains peace and attains a general and immutable peace in which people are people. Brave men and princesses, live happily ever after. Completely indisputable, undisputed happy ending.

"Isn't that wonderful, it's"

"Right. Sure, it's great."

Stroke a long beard.

"Happy Ending's, I need to see that 'after'"

"... what does that mean, is it?

"You're the 'brave man' who defeated such a demon king to discredit the world? That would be a great hero. If you're such a great hero."

Ha? Anyone trying to take on that 'hero'...? and.

"Dear hero who saved the world, let there be a pure people who want that person who defeated the Demon King and led peace to become their own leader. In addition, the brave man is royal, more than welcoming the princess to the queen. I'm as qualified as I can be as a mentor."

……

"If a brave man is a man of superior qualities and talents as a mentor, he will survive. But defeating the Demon King and running the country is another ability, isn't it? The hero who defeated the Demon King immediately demonstrates extraordinary talent in the running of the state? Isn't it cruel to expect that much from one human being?

There are no examples of people who have demonstrated talent in one field showing talent in another as well. No, but that's only a very limited handful of people. There is no such thing as a certainty that the brave man who defeated the Demon King is a man with that talent to run the nation.

"A brave man who knows no politics, no economy, no diplomacy, no war between humans hits national politics as a 'king'. This is a little fear, isn't it? In addition, the court is a demon cave. People who make sweet remarks and try to get into the brave are bound to come out too. Do you really think a country like that would be led right?

"Then... if the brave don't get involved in national politics. (i) As a citizen, live peacefully, and happily with the princess -"

"Do you want the brave men who saved the world to wake up in the townhouse under the castle?

Put the tea in your mouth again.

"... make you shop at a neighborhood fishmonger? Are you going to let them do cleaning and beautifying activities in town? Interact with craftsmen with the sound of bells to make them work? To the brave man who saved the world."

"... that, is..."

"You can't. Whether the brave want it or not, the 'brave' is treated as the 'brave'. No matter how much you say you've saved the world, how much you shout you've done your part, how much you want me to leave you alone already, how much you just want to live as a 'citizen', the world wants the brave... 'hero'"

What do you say? and.

"Wouldn't you be unhappy? And the world... no matter, the 'brave' himself"

Snort at the words...... notice.

"Mr. Lotte, are you..."

"You don't need a 'brave man' in the country I want, Lord Matsudai."

... So I kicked him out.

"We will certainly also need humans to see 'forward' and push forward. But what I want is not 'sole'. I want someone who can push through and see the happy ending 'after', me too... this country too"

"You think I'm the only one watching" before "?

"At least I think so."

So.

"You're going to fail, Terra."

"-"

Unexpectedly, Hota's breath clogs.

"I see, Lord Matsuyoshi, you are indeed a 'hero' in 'The Brave'. Let me be clear. The territory of Rondo de Terra, where Master Erica is ruled, is barren land that contends for one or two among the kingdoms of Flame. It would definitely be in your hands to have developed such a terra so far. You are probably an excellent economist. Maybe he's a good financier or a good merchant."

But.

"You're not a politician."

……

"The attraction of merchants through tax breaks made by Terra and the convenience of an extradition deed. I see, I can think of something interesting inside. Yes, it would be a success as an economist, as a financier, or as a merchant. Oh, it's not something to deny that credit, is it? I'd rather raise my hands and pay tribute to you."

"So why are they saying it's a failure? The city of Terra has developed and has become a city where merchants from all over the country walk wide. Now is the time, but until the war started, there was nothing wrong with it?

"You're right. But since the war began… how was that 'after'?

……

"Surely Terra must have developed. But, Lord Matsuyoshi? What do you think is most important to politics, to the state, to territorial management?

"It's..."

Kota can't answer. most. He is a banker, not a politician.

"I can only imagine, but perhaps you thought this. 'If we gather merchants in Terra and develop the economy, the city should flourish'. Yeah, the idea itself is never wrong. I'm not... that's not the most important thing."

"... So what do you say matters?

It's the people.

"The people?"

"Yeah. 'State' is, that is, 'people'. It's not a nation without people."

"You don't think it's the language of the kingdom, do you?

"It's because it's a kingdom, it is. It's only when you have a people who recognize the king, right? Alone he said, 'I am the king!' Even if you scream, the precision will be the source of laughter. '

"... it's true"

"No matter what country, a country turned that way by its people will perish. That's the way Terra is now."

……

"Come on, Lord Matsuyoshi? Is Terra home to the people? Who thinks of a city called Terra as' their own city 'and' their hometown '… how long have you been in Terra?

"... I'm here. To Terra too, born and raised in Terra, love Terra -"

"Let's change the way we say it. How many people can decide what matters when it comes to Terra's 'internal affairs'?

"It... is..."

I can't answer Kota.

"Do you have any idea why you made such a mistake?

It's like teaching a student stuck in answers.

"You don't see people."

Gentle, harsh.

"You don't look like a person."

- With a little contempt and... more pity, Lotte says.

"What you have done has only brought people together as a stepping stone to Terra. Right. After all, you don't even think about the people. So I invite in guys who are fine and start a war in the city. You don't see the people. What you're looking at is in the end..."

Just "numbers," he said.

……

"A good economist is not a good politician. Like a good brave man is not a good trader."

So.

"Would you like to make a deal, Lord Matsuyoshi?

"Deal?"

"I'll fix the 'problem' that's happening in Terra right now."

- Uh, and.

A voiceless voice leaks from Kota's mouth.

"Something like that?

"It's possible."

That's what I always say, Lotte.

"Duh, how!

Kota worried about the problem and scattered it around... as if taking a walk there immediately, easily.

"It's a man, Lord Matsuyoshi."

"People?"

"Let it be lime, let it be larchia, let it be our country, of course, it's not that the state is moving willingly. At the same time, the same goes for an organization called the 'Chamber of Commerce'. It's the 'people' you're moving. And people fall easily to those with stronger power"

So easy.

"It's just a branch, like the Chamber of Commerce that's coming to Terra. The head office is in Larchia, in Lime, for those who have more power than those who are coming to Terra. Then you just have to let me reach that person."

In other words, it seems unlikely that the Chamber of Commerce that caused the problem in "Terra" will be able to do business in Flame in the future.

"You can send a messenger to the country if you don't listen to what the Chamber of Commerce has to say. You can't do it, but I can do it. Even the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Flame."

Force moves. No matter what anyone says, it is an overwhelming force move, using power and connectivity in full, and therefore, very effective… and attractive.

To Kota, the way Terra's leadership can't. As it turns out, even though Hota is Blaine, Lord of Terra, there is no public power whatsoever. He said he made it Erica. Indeed, he is King Sister of King Flame, and he is not in a nasty capacity at last. Yes, but the "power" is less than Lotte, and only Lord Terra. Whatever this is, it's not Kota's fault, or more importantly, Kota's personal abilities. Lotte has a status, not in Kota. That would be the difference between Lotte's and Hota's abilities, or overall power to be exact...... that's all the story if you poke around.

"It's not the realm of the 'economy' from here on out. It's part of politics."

……

"Come on, what will you do?

"... the deal, you said?

"Yes."

"What's the deal? I'll drop by."

To Kota's words, Lotte nodded one thing.

"Please don't do anything."

"... Huh?

"The territorial reforms we made at Terra saw a flash of success. You won't be here anymore, will you, Lord Matsuyoshi? So I don't want you to do anything anymore."

"What does that... mean?

I'm thirsty.

It's like squeezing it out of the back of your throat like it's crunchy and sticky, to that word.

"You've done too much, Lord Matsuyoshi."

……

"It's still good now. However, the series of reforms you have undertaken in Terra may change the economic history of Orkena as well as Terra. And because of the policies you have pursued, this continent could develop and usher in an era of further prosperity."

That's how different the act is? and.

"How different is the 'brave man' who defeated the Demon King and saved the world from the 'brave man' who developed the economy and led people to improve their lives? I don't see the difference. I worship you, I serve you... can you assure me that there are no human beings trying to use you?

……

"If you have talent as a trader, that would be fine. But I'll say it again, Lord Matsuyoshi."

You are not a good politician, even if you are a good economist.

"In my country... we don't need 'brave men' in this continent of Orkena, Lord Matsudai"

So.

"Please exit from the stage, Lord Brave."

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"I've been waiting for you, Matsuyo-sama!

Showing Liz a delightful grin, Kota also laughs and shows her weary face.

"We're out of time, Your Majesty."

"Yeah, it's been a while. How are you... you look a little unwell?

To Liz's words, shake her neck left and right. Again, smile.

No, Your Majesty.

"Really? I hope so. Anyway, good luck with your long journey. And I'm delighted that you came to Larchia in response to my favor."

Give me a smile like a flower and thank you. It is Kota's turn to panic about that shattered attitude of the royalty.

"Yes, no, Your Majesty! Don't even bow your head to me!

"Oh? Why not?

"Why... is it good? The royals bow their heads so easily."

"If you are a national of the Kingdom of Flame, you will be obliged to respond to my summons. But you are the 'brave man', summoned at will by my kingdom of Flame. There is no reason for me to talk to you from the top of the line, not to the Flame Nationals, but to the annoyed person."

He remembers a little hooked on the word 'brave man' and still smiles so that he doesn't show it.

"Is that what this is about?

"That's what it is. So, Matsuyo-sama, you don't have to be more humble to me than you need to be."

Our position is only 'reciprocity', he said.

"I don't think that's the kind of thing?

"Heh heh. Maybe that's true where everyone is, for example... Lotte or something!

Liz turns a smile earlier, swells her cheeks and shows her dissatisfied face. Queen, even when I say Führer, I'm only seventeen. Its age-appropriate fuzzy surface is very adorable to match with the original facial shape.

"Did you even have a fight with Mr. Lotte?

"Fuck, what's a fight! I'm still the queen of flames! Why am I fighting with my men..."

Exactly. But I don't know what to say... Kota's eyes only showed up in a child angry and obstinate by his father, so the word "quarrel" popped up.

"... already! It's not like that!

To that appearance overlapped the figure of Erica scolded and obstinate by Emili. They're still sisters, very similar.

"... I feel like I'm being watched something very smiling?

"That's not true, is it? More than that, Your Majesty. How can I help you with this summons?

I don't get tired of watching the adorable Liz... but I can't even just say yes. Kota cut to the chase.

"... Your Majesty?

He looks just a little blue and gives Liz a surprised look that distracts him from his eyes.

"Well, I don't have much to do with it... er, the..."

Liz, say it.

"... Your Majesty?

"Oh, that! Uh, Lotte, uh..."

"... did you fight with Mr. Lotte after all?

"Oh, I'm not!

The day after she wrote a letter summoning Hota to Larchia, Liz thought and thought about it with a head that only regained a little calm.

- There's no such thing.

With a head I left to my anger, I said, 'Call Matsuyo-sama, the brave one, and you'll solve it all!' I thought... if you calm down, it won't solve anything where Kota came to Larchia. No, I know even Liz. After Kota went to Terra, Terra grew rapidly up her right shoulder and thought it would be amazing. I was there, but I honestly get a question mark when it comes to whether Hota has enough 'power' to line up in Lotte with that feat. I mean, if you put Liz's mood in a nutshell right now.

I said, "Oh, my God, I'm so sorry. I'm Reflecting Now '

So, I put it down overnight, and I said, "If Lotte abandons me, we'll see about it earlier, right? 'Both the thought and the thought that came to mind held Sole back. It's Liz who understands Lotte's abilities and humanity the most.

"Oh, the..."

... but I can't say that. Only, 'I tried it and I could summon it. Heppei!' The second time it's not in boulders.

"... is the person you're talking to! Yes! To Matsuyo-sama, be the person to talk to... to me..."

In Kota's jito eyes, Liz's tail gradually dwindles. No. Neither is this excuse. Well, it's not all lies, though.

"... excuse me. There is no particular reason."

Ha-ha-tae's loud sigh turns Liz's heart.

"... for the second time, right?

"... Yes"

"… ha-ha"

"Guh! Well, I'm sorry, but if you don't take that much sigh..."

"You'll want to follow, and sigh."

Liz's face is unexpectedly drawn to Kota, who shows him with his shoulders flaunted.

"Oh, the... sorry! I can get you back to Terra right away."

"It's good."

"- Procedures... Huh?

"So, who you're talking to. If you'll excuse me, we'll talk about it."

"Yes, please?

Liz thought that she was not needed by anyone, well, slightly paranoid... in fact, only a very limited number of people can be called the person she talks to.

"The... really?

I want to hear about Erica, my beloved sister, and I want to know the secrets of Terra's development. The story of a brave man summoned from The Other World in the first place is also of pure interest.

"Yes."

"But... Terra..."

Kouta responded to Liz asking so with an indescribable grin.

"... you don't have to be without me, Terra."

"... is that right?"

I want to hear it, but you mustn't. After reading the air into Kota's grin, Liz laughed deeper than earlier.

"Really! Then, Matsuyo-sama, to this Larchia-"

"Your Majesty! You're here, 'The Brave One'!

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, sister! disrespectful! disrespectful! I can't believe you went into His Majesty's private room without a knock! And that tone! Salute! Let's at least - Ha!

Byrne, the door behind Kota opens with the sound of It was when I jumped into Kota's sight when I looked back surprised by the sound.

"... Huh?

When I was a year old, was it about the same as Kota?

Red, rather than orange, with long hair wrapped around ponytail.

Rather than "tough," you should call it "strong willed," staring at this one with brown eyes, a beautiful woman in white with a cigarette on her face.

"... Hmm. It's Kuma today."

... not.

"Phew, phew... hey, that hurts. It hurts..."

"Aria. It's so adorable to hold your sore nose and stare with tears, but there's more to hold on to than that, isn't there?

"Huh? Is that where you're gonna hold him?

"Mm-hmm. Well, this sister doesn't deny that Aria has that kind of hobby. I don't..."

Hiraki, let Kota fly his gaze.

"In front of the lords, I wonder if the underwear rounding is on boulders? Aria, it's not your character."

What miraculous way to turn would that happen?

What jumped into Kota's sight was a rolled white coat and skirt, and a backprint of Kuma-san showing a wink.

……

"Hmm? What's up, Aria"

"... Ki"

"Tree or chi? Or 'yellow'? It's okay, Aria. Beautiful pure white underwear. Never yellow."

"... ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

The girl's scream echoed into Liz's private room.