The Annals of the Flame Kingdom (WN)

"Your sister has moved"

To the words taken from Liz, who took her feet to Liz's office and kept her gaze fixed on the documents on her desk, Lotte stopped for a while with the documents she had brought herself. After he flies his gaze into the hollow just to worry a little, he shakes his neck left and right and opens his mouth like he gave up.

"Master Erica moved, what?

"For convenience, it is an adoption to the Viscount van der Fend family, where your sister was both. He wants Niza to inherit the Fandelfend family and cede the Viscount."

Talking that far, Liz pointed her fixed gaze at Lotte - and this one gave Lotte a slightly more surprising look than Liz had remembered in the past.

"-Lotte?"

"... excuse me. I didn't know Erica would do such a thing... but I was surprised."

"... I'm surprised you can be surprised. Because of you, I thought you might say," Well, that's exactly what I expected. "

To Liz's words like that, Lotte shows her face distorted reluctantly. Regardless, this is not a thing against the quality of Liz's imitation of things that are too low.

"You're human with me. Sometimes it's unexpected."

"Is it?

"I was surprised when Lord Matsuyo summoned you, wasn't I?

"I think it was calm to deal with it for that matter?

"I was surprised by the summons of Lord Matsudai himself... because the effect on the kingdom itself was a minor thing. Compared to this, the transfer of Erica's title will have a greater impact on the kingdom."

With that said, Lotte often meditates with her arms as she thinks about it. Liz carries on the words as she stares at the face of it.

"I have not received any formal offer from your sister"

"It must be a matter of time. Erica is stubborn."

"You're right, Lotte. Sister, once you make up your mind, there is a place where even Tsukiko can't move."

"You look just like me, Master Liz. A very similar sister."

"... eheh"

"... I haven't complimented you?

"It's a delightful thing to be told you look like your sister."

"Is that the thing?

"Other than the chest, though. You missed the point. So? Lotte, what's the worst case scenario you could possibly imagine?

"The resistance of each nobleman would be imperative. I don't have to take Parsena as an example, because noblemen are honorable."

"Wouldn't you make a good face for welcoming Niza, after all?"

"Yeah. It's not about whether to recognize Niza as an aristocrat or our independence."

"... is that the 'worst' that can be assumed?

to Liz's words. Lotte shows her silently shaking her neck left and right.

"Is it not?

"I don't mind independence. If each aristocracy is to establish itself as a 'nation', let it be at will."

"... Isn't that troubling?

"You must be in trouble."

"I'm not in any trouble."

"An independent nobleman."

"- You shouldn't... Yes?

"We will not provide any assistance from the Kingdom of Flame in the future beyond being 'other countries'. The same applies to flame coins, making them stop circulating. We will also collect loans from the Kingdom of Flame, which has so far suspended repayment. If it cannot be repaid, let us also seize tangible and intangible assets of the noble territory. You're rather lucky. Because the collection of non-performing assets will be smooth."

……

"It's overwhelmingly stronger to lend, 'gold' means"

"... what would you do if you were trampled down? You can't shake a sleeve without it, can you?

"If we can't have a conversation, we can only use force. There is also the budgetary entanglement of the other day… Perhaps the army on the Larkian side and the army on the Lime side will act like gods and show us something 'useful'. That would be a good military exercise."

Saying so as to be nothing, Lotte takes the pot provided in the corner of the room and pours it into two teacups. Placing one of them in front of Liz, he put his mouth on the other cup.

"The Flame nobility is not that stupid either. Again, there will be no reason to have the delusion that a 'miracle' like Parsena will be born, etc. In the first place, this is the first feat I've ever done with Uncle Grace's tremendous financial backing. You can't imitate very well in the Flame aristocracy today."

"So... what is your worst case scenario that can be assumed?

"It's if you belong to the kingdom of Flame, but still rebel. If you use force, you can suppress it just as well as independence... but the problem is if you have a savotage that doesn't wear out enough to cut it in the front."

The story is that a child in a cage at home is more troublesome than a son I have mistaken.

"I'm good at abdominal arts around here, and the Flame nobility"

"... is it possible?

"I have enough. But, well... it would be nice to persuade the neighborhood cleverly."

"Right. Your sister also said 'please' and... would it be appropriate around Carl?

"I'm the Knight Commander of the Kingsguard, and I'm a nobleman who hits the Royal Branch. I think it's appropriate. In the first place, I'm Lord Ferber's boss, and I'd like you to take responsibility for your men's untimely demise."

"... you're cold to Carl, aren't you?

"Please accept that we are close."

Liz flaunts her shoulders and sighs at a lotte like that like it's nothing. Then I loosened up and put my lips on the cup.

"... what would Master Lieselotte say"

"I have no idea what the dead think. I don't know... probably about Lord Lieselotte. Wouldn't you laugh it off with your nose?"

"... is it?

"I have known His Majesty since before he was born."

To Lotte, who says so, Liz's brow picks up just a little bit. Say it or not, after only a little worrying, Liz opened her mouth with a snack.

"... From Lotte's point of view, what was he like?

"Are you talking about Lord Lieselotte?

"Yep. That... including your mother..."

"... that's unusual. I didn't expect His Majesty to hear that."

To Lotte, who looks more modestly surprised than earlier, Liz carries on the words.

"... somehow, I thought. If you were drinking with your sister and talking about Master Lieselotte, somehow, really somehow... remember your mother or father, so"

Angelica sitting next to Georg, the father king, Lieselotte sitting before her. Next to Angelica, her hair is shaken and stroked around, and Erica sits with a messy set and a slightly crying face. In the meantime, Liz turns around with the best smile and a cup of tea.

"... were you really, really happy?

What Liz remembers is such a 'happy family' landscape. But I was wondering if Liz was the only one who thought of the landscape.

"... I just got a little anxious"

Shaking, Liz's eyes. Staring into his eyes like that, Lotte sighed small.

"Lord Lieselotte was a wise man. The way I express my feelings is... With all due respect, I was not a clever person, so I tend to be misunderstood... that's not why I was only patient. Stubborn, that would be a bad way to say, because at least he was a strong-willed one. Oh, I see. Lord Lieselotte said quite a few things to His Majesty Georg, too, didn't he?

"... I can't imagine. Master Lieselotte, is that so?

"Yes. It was well argued, my lord Georg. When Master Lieselotte blames His Majesty Georg, Angelica can be blamed together, so His Majesty Georg was in tears."

"... uh..."

"In the first place, His Majesty Georg was not so much of an arbiter. In addition, two women told me not to go so far... well, Your Majesty can beat me."

……

"By the way, I'm Master Angelica. Well, that other guy hasn't changed one thing in a long time. Does Master Liz know that?

"How was it from Lotte? Your mother."

"Which is better?

"Which one?"

"You say it in the good wind, you say it in the bad wind."

"... in a good breeze"

"It is not an exaggeration to call him Vice King of the Continent of Orkena, who draws the blood of Emperor Alex, a noble blood muscle called the princess of the Royal Lalkia, but who has a noble humanity to contact and talk to the common people without putting it to his nose. 'Country' is only when there are people. Angelica, who cares about her people, must have been born with the most important qualities as a royalty."

"By the way, it's a bad breeze... what happens?

"The Queen of the Year, who gave birth to her daughter, said, 'What do you say, Lotte? I'm still looking good, too!' and in his foot-exposed outfit, he said, 'Explore! Ta... Ke...!' He is a prodigal royalty who plays around flirtatiously in the name of 'etc. What can I say, it's never cheap. I was wondering what kind of thing it would be to wear out a costume every time and come home. Because that one played around better, you once came home with a fight between a city drunk and a punch. I've served the King's Palace for a long time, but this is your first time, isn't it? While making blue moles around my eyes, I still smiled and said,' I got some good shots... but I won right! 'And I saw the royalty with its thumbs up."

"... I may not have really wanted to hear it, it"

"Master Liz asked, didn't he?

Lotte sips another cup of tea, including it in her mouth, looking funny at Liz, who shows her face at the glance.

"But... Erica and Liz will have grown upright in the future because of those two Kaoru ceramics. I foolishly believe that Mr. Lieselotte has learned from you the strength of elegance and will, and from Mr. Angelica the heart of freedom and compassion for the people."

……

"Paradoxically, you wouldn't have been able to learn that in" The Bad Family ". So, Master Liz? You were definitely 'loved'. Either way, Erica."

"... Really?"

"Yes."

……

……

"... thank you, Lotte"

"If it helps, it's more than that."

Liz looks down just a little so she doesn't show her moist eyes. To avoid seeing him, Lotte lost her gaze and dropped her eyes on the documents at hand.

"... it's okay"

That's a lot of time. Eventually, Lotte gives a gaze to a word that leaks out of Liz's mouth. There was the appearance of Her Majesty the Queen with a smile that kept her dignified.

"Really?"

"Yeah. Thank you on top of each other. So? What are you up to today? I don't think it's uncommon for you to visit my office without prior permission."

"Excuse me. I wanted to report the current situation and share information. I wonder if we can talk later."

"Reporting the status quo and sharing information? After that, are you talking to me?

"Erica told me about you, I'm talking about maritime insurance. I have made these two chambers of commerce, with seats in the Baumgarden Chamber of Commerce and the Ritz Chamber of Commerce and the Committee of Nine, accept the underwriting of the 'name' of maritime insurance. We similarly accept the transfer of the right to issue currency to the King's Palace."

"... you're working fast, Lotte. Even I just asked your sister yesterday."

"I've been reporting to you from Theon. I thought it was a good idea for me personally, so I just explained it thoroughly. I went to check that today."

"Well, that would be nice. It's a good story."

"Thank you. As for the Baumgarden Chamber of Commerce... well, nothing's wrong. The chairman over there is my nephew. It's not my favorite way... but I've activated the power within me."

"... lotte. So much for that."

"In the first place, we felt the limits to distribution in coins. It's just" trigger. "

Talk that far. Lotte cuts her words and turns her gaze to Liz. Liz, pointing at him, looked at him with a decent face, then tilted his neck small.

"Anything?"

"Baumgarden is good with that...... the problem is the Ritz Commercial Union"

"Is there a problem?

"This is true even for Baumgarden, but Ritz also feels limited in his commerce in coins. It's just that... when it comes to Ritz, you need to let him have some 'hua'"

"'Hua', is it?

"Something that fills his pride in place of issuing currency, right? So it's up to you to talk to Liz."

Take a breath.

"of the business of conducting this' maritime insurance 'Ritz Commercial Union. … Right, I think I'll even set up an honorary head. In addition, it is also the appointment of the head of the new monetary system to be carried out by the Wang Fu. What do you think?

"... why? Explain in order."

"The right to issue currency is a powerful power. I foolishly believe that some return is necessary more than taking it up. We intend to strike some balance by making Ritz responsible for it. But if you ask me, it's only a consideration for the right to issue currency."

"Is that it?

"Because it's something that people are not convinced of in rights equal to losing. In addition to being responsible for the issuance of currency by the Wang Fu, I was wondering whether it would be necessary to" Hua "to the extent that the Kingdom of Flame holds an honorary position in the maritime insurance business, which hangs on the prestige of the Kingdom of Flame".

"... I see"

That's what I said, Liz, who puts her fingers on her chin like she often worries. Liz then opened her mouth by removing the finger that hit her jaw.

"... I understand. But why? Why Ritz?

Lotte's story is understandable. But if it's because it's a nine-member committee, it doesn't have to be a Ritz Commercial Union. I think so, and to ask Liz, Lotte leans over a cup of tea.

'Cause I can't.'

Stop that hand.

"............ what?

"Ritz is a man of great honor. If you look at the position of head of currency issuance, head of maritime insurance, you'll jump in two replies."

But.

"Think carefully, Master Liz. If you do become responsible for issuing currency or maritime insurance, that would be honorable. But... Well, it's not funny if you think about it normally and look at it from other chambers of commerce"

"Bad way to put it... back-cutter," he said?

"That's right. Rote Chamber of Commerce, for example. Sure, Antonio is excellent as a technician, but his talent as a manager is one thing now. But he has a unique sense of smell, as well as a real brother named Enrique's big head in the first place. If you're an asshole, you wouldn't take this story with you. Too risky."

Well, I can't afford to take this story right now, especially with my cock in the first place. Together, Lotte carries on the words.

"Likewise, the Becker Chamber of Trade will not take on. Bianca is a master with an excellent sense of balance. I'm sure I will reject this proposal."

……

"Baumgarden doesn't even need to be allowed to have honor or anything in the first place, so it's excluded. As for Hotel Larchia, I am proud to have come from the hotel business alone, so I won't take it either."

"Is that why you're Ritz?

"It's possible to take it if it's a chamber of commerce named after a nine-member committee other than what I just gave you. but other chambers of commerce might even take it to 'fruit', not just Hua. But Ritz doesn't have the talent to go to Soko."

Liz opened her mouth slightly to Lotte, who cut and threw away the bass, and coughed up one cohon so that she could delude herself into her own dumb appearance.

"... because it's easier said than done?

"You can give him as many honorary positions as you want. There are many excellent staff in Wang Fu, so Ritz will not be involved in the practice of issuing currency. It would be nice if you let me do the job of making her push."

"Are you going so skilfully? For example... What if Ritz says, 'Give me a decision'?

"If Buck had a nine-member committee, it would be difficult to punish him. but at least as far as I know, the nine-member committee is not tolerant of backcutters. I don't care if Ritz is alone."

It is not an organization that is tolerant of humans who 'sold' their right to issue their own currency, the Committee of Nine.

"In the worst case scenario, you just have to change the litz. I don't think anyone can help him."

……

"Neeza is still a child. Our names alone will be difficult places, and it is not a job we can do alone in the first place. Just like the currency department, this one will need to create a new department. As far as maritime insurance is concerned, it would be reasonable to have Niza as Undersecretary and Ritz as Director."

For example, it is not so uncommon to invite outside experts to the chairmanship of organizations such as associations or unions. It is surprising that the actual practice is to be turned by a director below the executive director and to invite the chairman as' foiling '.

"What do you think?

"It won't be a bad way. Just hold onto Ritz's 'reins'."

"I understand. I will now address it to the King's Palace at the next meeting. May I officially submit to Lord Matsuyoshi as a document under the joint name of His Majesty and I?

"Yeah. You wouldn't even say no to your sister or Master Matushiro. What do you do about Scion? I hear you're still helping Niza?

"... I don't feel comfortable with the pride in my body... but the academic director protested."

"Protest?"

"'Get Zion back to the Academy ASAP,' he said. Yeah, I can see that. He's good there."

Liz's expression unwittingly broke on Lotte's face like she had chewed up a bitter bug.

"Well, you're my teacher, Theon. Excellent. You're just underrated."

"I think Aria is enough. Well, that's why it's hard to hire Scion as a staff member in the new department. Let's roll around the candidates in the King's Palace. It's difficult in terms of conditions."

"Is it difficult?

"It's a new business, so you can't just excel. To a certain extent, he's a flexible person, and when Niza and I are close, it's hard to be inside."

"Does the year matter? If you're a talented person, you'll have no problem with that, right?

"It's hard to keep your head down in the middle for younger bosses, who belong to an organization called 'Wang Fu'. I had a hard time with that, too."

"... it's work, isn't it? I don't want you to get into that kind of personal relationship."

"It's what people do, so what is work? I can't eliminate personal feelings, and if I know how to do it easily, and I see a way to go cleverly, it doesn't make sense to do human resources that dare to be strange. Well, let's stick to each department so we can look at the candidates at the next meeting."

That said, then I'll bow my head, Lotte. If he dropped that back off, Liz called Lotte as if she remembered.

"Oh, so to speak, Lotte?

"Yes?"

"Its' maritime insurance '...... how does it feel to make progress? Is there a report from Zion under you?

To Liz's words like that, just a little bit Lotte frowned and opened her mouth with a broken tooth.

"... they're trying."

"... Though he doesn't seem to be a complimenting face for 'working hard'. Is that a bad thing?

"Bad, I guess it's not translated... well, are you young?

"It's like something's stuck in your back teeth, isn't it? What is it?

"No...... right. Niza is working hard. Good luck, good luck, good luck."

Not even to sleep at night.

"... what?

"What can I say... you look like a ghost. It's good that you work hard...... you also have to 'make up' with Iris. In that cao, you'll wake up with a hundred years of love, too, right?

Like trouble, Lotte told Liz so.