The Annals of the Flame Kingdom (WN)

"You've come a long way, Mr. Coata, Scion. Come on, sit down."

Kota and Shion, who visited Hotel Larchia, visited the main building general manager's office at Hotel Larchia while accompanied by El, who waited for us at the entrance. I visited the hotel Larchia several times during the partnership, if I may say so, in the room of a person who knows himself. Dive into Klaus' room door as usual.

……

And only a little Kota rounds his eyes in that room, which is not always the way it is. The walls lined with narrow areas and paintings, and at the end of Hota's sight, sitting on the sofa of the reception set, he said, 'Oh, I'm expensive!' I even have a pot to claim because I see it. Did you notice such a change in Hota's expression, or Klaus smiled a little bitterly and showed it.

Actually, I was promoted the other day.

"Huh? Really? Congratulations on that!

"Thank you. Well, even when it comes to promotion, Hola, Mr. Korta and Velour broke a lot of bones, a joint venture with the United Hotel, because Arre has been upgraded from" Strategic Management Office "to" Strategic Management Department "... It doesn't change what I'm doing, but only the position has risen due to slippage, the truth is. It's just... Well, that being said, the position of head of the Hotel Larchia is a position where you can participate in management meetings, so you have more opportunities to meet with the outside world than ever before. Whether you're visiting this room or not, right?

"... I see. So, until the other day, it wasn't painted in a pot, was it?

"Because the department manager's office doesn't dress too well in the killing landscape. I just... honestly, I'm totally oblivious to art, so I don't know how much this painting or pot is worth."

That being said, as Klaus clasped his shoulders, when Elle held four teas and placed three of them in front of each, he opened his mouth as he lowered his hips next to Klaus with one in his hand.

"And I was ordained Secretary to Director Klaus. When it comes to the head of the Hotel Larchia, one or two of the secretaries, of course."

Heartfelt, proud. To Elle, who says so and shows it, Zion's brow rose pickly.

"Elle's the secretary?

"Really? Is there a problem as well?

"Uh... no, I think Elle can do it without difficulty, and I don't have a problem with that in that sense... Elle, surely you were the deputy manager of the main building? Klaus was promoted by lifting. Elle, I think you should be promoted to general manager of the main building..."

"... oh, I see. But don't worry. The general manager of the main building."

That's what Elle said. Elle looked at Chirali and Klaus.

"Because Brother Klaus will continue. Head of department and concurrent duties,"

"... Really, Klaus?

"Uh... well, yeah. That's right."

"The... what. I hear the general manager of the main building is in intense duty. I remember working more than the general manager of other branches, so it was a difficult job inside?

Can you work concurrently in the dark? Scion asking. Klaus dropped his shoulder small with a slightly tired grin on such a Scion.

"It's in front of Scion, and if you mean it... blah, it's pretty shitty"

"... it's unusual for you to sound weak."

"To be honest, I think it's a workload that totally exceeds capacity. Elle's been helping me out a lot, so I guess it's right to say she's managed to get around, huh?

Hey, and Klaus, who just asks with his gaze. To Klaus' gaze like that, Elle shook her neck left and right in silence to show it.

"It's a trivial thing, like my help. Everything, Klaus, is the power of your brother."

"Uh... no, that's not true, is it? Thanks to Elle."

"No. Sure, your brother's workload is not unusual. To meet with Yuna, manage the main building, participate in management meetings, and make materials. To your brother, who is doing all of that by himself… I, I cannot lift my lowered head."

"But... that's because Elle will help you organize the materials."

"You don't have to be me to do that. But, brother? I am not in this hotel Larchia right now, such as the talent to shoulder your brother. So, brother."

- Confident, confident.

"... thanks, El"

"... no. imitate the past."

"That's not true. Thanks to Elle."

"... brother"

"... el"

Two staring at each other. With his moist eyes, Elle leans over to Klaus just a little bit. Eventually, Elle's eyelids slowly fell down, and his distance to me was zero.

"... do it elsewhere, you guys"

- Before it became, the voice of the emotionless Scion struck Elle and Klaus in the ear. The two of them, who understood where this place was and what the situation was now, rushed to turn their gaze towards Theon and his neighbor, Kota.

"... aren't you stupid?

"... aha"

Sion, who looked like he bit the sand, and Kota, who turned his back and missed his gaze, came into view. In unspeakable air, he opened his mouth as Zito watched Klaus smile at his expression in the blindfold, sighing small.

"Well, I admit you spoke from me... let's say it again. Isn't that stupid, you guys? Coco, where do you think you are? Do the" like that "thing elsewhere, when you're alone. Hey, Coata? You'd think so, wouldn't you?

"Wah, shake it to me!? Oh, uh... Oh, that's it. I was wondering if it would be great to get along."

There is no time, and there is no word from Kota to follow. In other words, Kota thinks too. This stupid couple. I'm not talking about you.

"... ahaha. Excuse me."

"... I'm sorry I didn't sit down. The………"

Scratching his head, Elle dyes its head down Klaus and cheeks bright red. To that appearance, Zion once again exhaled a great deal of sigh.

"... well, you two are engaged, and I won't say the other May flies. I don't know, just think about the situation a little bit more. Especially El, it's you."

"... Yes"

"Usually I'm serious, and always keep up the good work"

"... Yes"

"Klaus, fix the habit of getting pompous right away with tangling"

"... Yes"

"You, get a little more 'Klaus away'. Yeah, it doesn't mean you hate me, does it? We'll be together long after we get married, at work and at home, won't we? I'm sure that's a good result for you and... yes! Klaus looks like he's got his hands full, Elle, and you're gonna stop the secretarial business and become the general manager of the main building."

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

The highlights of Elle's eyes go away. To that gaze of absolute zero degrees, Scion accidentally stopped the upward and downward motion of his mouth.

"... I'm off your brother's secretary? Oh, what is it? You mean your brother will have another, young, pretty, beautiful secretary? Huh? What, that? Impossible, isn't it? Impossible, Impossible, Arienai, Arienai, Ariena-!"

"Oh, calm down, El! It's okay, it's not happening! Because I'll have Elle as my secretary all the time!

"Arienai, Arienai, Arienai..."

"So, it's okay! Look, El? Nice, nice ~"

"Arieh... Arieh... uh... heh heh heh heh heh"

Klaus, desperate. When I gently embrace Elle, who calls out 'Arienai' like a broken radical, I continue to stroke my head. Eventually, Klaus finally unties Elle's 'restraint' when he decides he's settled around Elle floating his pompously upbeat cheek.

"... I've shown you an ugly place. The... in many ways."

"Uh... no. In your chest, I guess."

"Thank you, Mr. Coata. Impossible, Theon. Chuck in your mouth."

If Elle is a broken radical, Theon is an oiled robot. From the aftermath of his earlier gaze, or one nod to Scion, who shook his neck vertically in a shabby motion, Klaus continued his words.

"... what a shemalany-shaped and frightening... Theon asked me 'I need to talk to you'... what is it, Mr. Coata? If there's anything I can do, I can help you.

In Klaus' words, Kota slowly places a cup of tea in his hand to correct his residence. Klaus smiled softly at such a change in Hota.

"... I say to you directly and singularly, Mr. Klaus. Could you please help us introduce 'banknotes'?

The grin caught my eye.

"... introduction of banknotes, is it? Is that... eh?

"To coins, this is the introduction of a payment currency in lieu of coins. To improve the convenience of business."

Keeping Kota's gaze on him, Klaus slowly takes the cup of tea and carries it quietly into his mouth. For a moment, after a time that could be taken forever, Klaus slowly placed the cup with his mouth on the table.

"… there is only one question I have to ask you"

"I'll ask."

"Where will you be issuing that new currency - 'banknotes'? As always, is that good with the perception that it will be entrusted to a commercial federation?

Even Klaus knows what it means to come all the way here. This is it - if the introduction of this banknote is to be entrusted to the commercial federation, there is no need to bother wishing Kota to take the stage.

"... No, it's Wang Fu. Incidentally, we have already received 'yes' to the Chamber of Commerce participating in the Committee of Nine, by the four of them"

So this is the only confirmation.

"... I see. Was this the case with the Committee of Nine the other day? He said he came after burying the outer moat."

"... sorry. At that time, we were not allowed to disclose information."

"No, I don't mind that. I don't mind."

With that said, Klaus grinned, with his usual soft grin.

"- I'm sorry to sit down, Mr. Coata. I don't agree with that story."

Speak up.

"In roughly three ways, for a reason. Explain?"

"Professor, I hope so."

One nodded at Kota's words, and Klaus stood up three fingers to show them.

"First point. Mr. Courta said four chambers of commerce were in favor. But that means the four chambers of commerce are opposed if you return the back… or more likely to turn the other way around. Different?

"Right. I haven't taken the story to another chamber of commerce, so I don't know exactly."

"If you haven't taken the story, I understand. I'll definitely disagree with you first, the other chambers of commerce."

"I don't think I can say enough about that?

"No. Definitely disagree"

"... even if it's convenient?

"It's the same as partnering with Yuna. It's beneficial. You can't move inside with 'just', what is a nine-member committee?"

……

"To be honest, I'm even stunned that the four chambers of commerce turn in favor. Higher pride than the mountains - excuse me, other chambers of commerce with a good deal of grievance turned to yes, didn't they?

I am interested in the dark, and Kota replies to Klaus by clapping his shoulders. I can't speak lightly just because there are various private parts involved in the content.

"Really? If you can't talk to me, you can't help it. Oh, please, don't worry about it. Because I'm interested."

Klaus continued his words without the wind that made him otherwise distracted by Hota's attitude.

"Our Hotel Larchia is a hotel business for unspecified guests. And it's harder to treat some 'guests' than it is in the hotel business. Simply put, it's harder to have the shoulders of everyone who's agreed to Coata's proposal than to have Coata…"

"... Isn't this"? It's pure business judgment, isn't it?

"So the second point, right? Mr. Coata, do you know when the next meeting of the Committee of Nine will take place?

"The Committee of Nine...... surely in ten days, is it?

I accept Kota's words in small measure.

"And the management meeting of Hotel Larchia is twenty days from now. Making 'management decisions' won't make it to this nine-member committee"

"... it's..."

"Regardless, if it is an urgent meeting - for example, in the case of the war between Lyme and Larchia the other day - it would be possible to convene a meeting urgently… With all due respect, I don't think it is important to hear what Mr. Courta has just told me. This doesn't even have to take the chairman's confirmation. I hate change, and the face of my hotel Larchia management meeting."

"... Really?"

"So, if there is, we choose to join the majority as Hotel Larchia."

"If it's the same number?

"Would you like to choose 'tradition'? opportunistic," they would say.

That's Hotel Larchia, so Klaus smiles.

"... even if it benefits, is it? Mr. Klaus, you... With all due respect, I thought you understood the importance of choosing 'benefits' over 'tradition'?

Joint Undertaking between Yuna and Larchia. I'm just saying that Klaus, who chose that, would know, that Klaus turned the smile into a bitter smile in that Kota's words and broke his third finger.

"That's the third point, Mr. Coata. I see, the current coin - the business of switching from coin to banknote - is certainly expedient. I know it's somewhat inferior to coins in terms of credibility etc... I'm sure it's about you. You'll do it cleverly. Converting to notes that are easy to carry is not a strong or bad idea."

"Then..."

"If Hotel Larchia isn't in the hotel business,"

"-... Huh?"

Klaus stops talking. Confirming that behavior, Klaus slowly opened his mouth.

"At the same time, Hotel Larchia boasts one of the best prestigious hotels in Orkena. Cooking, customer service, and rooms are top notch. And if you dare to say it's a hundred sights from the top… 'I'm unloading goods to Hotel Larchia' everywhere, not just in this city, is even a kind of status"

Wholesale meat, fish and vegetables to Hotel Larchia in "The Royal Family". If you ask me, it will be a gold sign 'recognized by Hotel Larchia' and it will moisten individual chambers of commerce.

"Do you understand?

"... Yep"

To Klaus' words, Kota bites his lips small. Becker Trade Chamber, for example. They go into trade to buy goods. The ocean, the mountains, the rivers, they go out to chambers of commerce and cities everywhere to buy. Not a small amount. If the size of the Becker Chamber of Commerce is such that the amount of wheat handled in a single case will exceed the annual amount of wheat consumed in Rondo de Terra. Naturally, the amount of coins to be handled will be enormous, and even though it is a falling story, carriages and ships to carry coins have to be tailored. In other words, banknotes can reduce extra expenses.

"- We don't have to go shopping. You can bring the product from the other side, and if you pay the amount you need from the hotel Larchia safe, that's enough."

By contrast, Hotel Larchia is different. They don't have to go around the city whilst letting the coins whisper, rather than buying something and selling something. If there's anything missing, we're just talking about buying what other 'trading companies' brought. Although the facility itself collectively refers to the business of producing money as the 'equipment industry', the equipment industry is fundamentally different from distribution industries such as trading companies, which means.

"… indeed, introducing banknotes would have some advantages over coins in terms of storage. I'll pick up the coins too. But that's it. There is still room in the hotel Larchia safe, and I am not experiencing any inconvenience in commerce with coins separately"

Here's the thing.

"So, if there is, it is. You won't have to abandon 'tradition' until you dare buy a grudge. We are in the hotel business dealing with an unspecified number of guests. The Committee of Nine is not the only" business partner, "Hotel Larchia said."

The Committee of Nine is a gathering of powerful chambers of commerce, but it is not the case that the Orkena Commercial Federation is the Committee of Nine 'only'. There are other leading chambers of commerce, and the leading chamber of commerce is Hotel Larchia's customer. The decision was made that with the introduction of a system with few benefits, there would be no need to buy resentment that spreads elsewhere.

"... you're right"

And I know very well that that's the right choice for Kota. Because Kota is a banker, you don't have to buy grudges or anything that you don't have to think about in common sense. That's why Hota drooped her head disappointingly.

"- And, well, this is pre-construction."

I rush my face up to the voice that hangs over my dripping head. At the end of the gaze I looked up, a question mark appeared on Hota's head at Klaus, who showed a slightly contained grin.

"... uh...?

"I am proud of Mr Courta's 'friends'. And if it does, I want to help you, too. It is a slight force...... to the fullest, I will help. Elle? I had plans to have dinner with Chairman Adolf today, didn't I?

"Yes, I am scheduled to dine with Chairman Adolf today at his headquarters in Burkhardt"

"A dinner meeting... isn't it just dinner for parents and kids? Elle will join us."

"Until recently, it was the only dinner party, but if this happens, things will be different. This is a fine meal, isn't it?

That said, Elle turns her gaze to Kota.

"I couldn't help you the other day... but I want to help you this time."

"So, but! Oh, that... no, thank you so much! I appreciate it... Um, can I?

If it's Klaus' words earlier, there's not a single benefit. Klaus and Elle looked each other in the eye at that gaze of Hota, who was on the board of gratitude and guilt, and then laughed and showed only a little from either side.

"Well...... hey, El? This is definitely where you want to help Mr. Coata, isn't it?

Of course, Brother Klaus.

"Uh... what's the benefit...?

"Benefits, is it? Right... if you insist."

It's for a friend, isn't it? and.

"... Huh?

"As I said the other day, I believe it was because of Mr. Cotta that Me and Elle were able to get engaged without asking anyone. Hey, El?

"Yes. Without the help of Mr. Coata, I wouldn't have been able to answer with my heart that I would have lived such a happy life."

"We keep borrowing from each other as' friends', because it's a bad story at the end of the day... and if we can, it's where I want to repay you around here."

To Klaus, who made the grin even stronger by saying so, Kota had unknowingly lowered his raised head.

"... thank you... thank you!

"Keep your head up, Mr. Coata. And... Excuse me, Mr. Coata. It's not like I have the power to make decisions. It will only be the management meeting and… and the consequent judgment of Chairman Adolph. So all I can do is talk to Chairman Adolf. Please also be aware that you will eventually be asked to run for Mr. Coata."

"Also, of course! Besides, that's just a lot different. Helpful!"

"Wow! So, Mr. Coata, please stop bowing your head!

Whatever Klaus waved like he panicked when he said so, Kota kept his head down.

◆ ◇ ◆ ◇

"What are you doing here?

Eric stared at the city, where the night book completely fell and the lights lit the houses, from the roof of the inn he was staying in, but he didn't turn to the familiar voice of Lorna, who hung from behind, only waved his hand and opened his mouth.

"Uh... no, it's not like I'm doing anything. Here's the thing... everyone seems to be enjoying themselves - I thought so. The whole town doesn't look good from the upstairs window."

"Well, it sure looks good from here. It just went up on the roof, you know?

"... such a kanji, is it?

"... didn't I tell you not to stand out?

"For once, you're gonna come up here so no one can find you?

"Cancer found by me"

Lorna gives Eric a 'yes' when she takes one apple out of her clothes pocket, not even willing to blame her for something like that in her mouth. He gratefully receives the apple and Eric sips. Often only the sound of the apple being sharpened, sharpened, and whilst it was interrupted, Lorna opened her mouth.

"... Did you notice that?

"What?

"I'm going to do it."

"Uh... what is it? That's nothing. Isn't it?

"You know what? From now on, Eric, what you're gonna do is make this city a mess? The lights on it now, they might have put out the fire because of your behavior, right? Or maybe the city will lose its tradition, its glory and its honorable king, Larchia? Isn't that... aren't you scared?

As if, to try.

I smiled bitterly at Lorna like that, and Eric took another bite of the apple.

"I wonder if I've gotten over that area yet. Not a very good way to put it... I mean, I'm saying the worst I can think of, but I don't really care..."

"What about killing people?

"I'm going home to the battlefield."

"... you know"

"Yes."

……

"... on the contrary, huh?

"Yeah?"

"What about Lorna?

"... us?

"Yes."

"... uh... eh? Why?"

"Why..."

That's what I said, not sure what to do with the core of the apple I finished eating, and pounding it on the roof as I lowered my head in my heart. Keep your gaze on Rhona.

"... you didn't hear me say that, did you? I have a purpose for 'revenge', but I wonder what Lorna has. Lorna worked me out, but I didn't get anything back from Lorna. If you think so, Lorna's purpose...... I mean, the goal? You didn't ask me what I was doing for you."

Wipe the apple juice with the hem area of your clothes, while turning your gaze towards Rhona. The distracted face for a moment, Lorna loosened up and turned that look into a grin.

"Uh... right. That said, I didn't tell Eric anything about us. What? Is Eric anxious to ask about the purpose of The Companion Who Deposits His Back and not put it down?

"It's not like that. What Lorna thinks and what she thinks is my goal... well, it doesn't matter how you put it."

"Just do what you have to do, you mean?

"That's the thing. So this is just a matter of interest... but, well, you're one of those people who's headed for the same goal at once. Listen, let me put it down."

"... of course."

That said, sip the apple in your hand.

"... Us? He was an orphan."

"... hmm. You're with me."

"Right. It's just... well, I'm not going to brag about my misfortune... it wasn't as' blessed 'as Eric was, we were."

……

"Westria is not a country of male and female inferiority, and 'women' are more or less discriminated against. Among other things, the orphanage where we grew up was even worse. Holle, I don't know what to say to myself, but we look good there, don't we, Fly? Since you were about ten, huh? They're going to take 'guests' from the orphanage."

"Guests?"

To Eric's words, like nothing.

"There are quite a few in Westria, young girl enthusiast."

…… …… That's... "

"Of a woman, and an orphan. I didn't want anyone to protect us. It's warm... but we can't live with dinner either, so I'm not sure what to say."

Take another sip of the apple.

"It was hard, and most importantly, I felt like I was going 'dirty' step by step. I can't believe we didn't have a solid identity in Westria when we escaped... well, we'll do it together. I don't know what I'm doing when I get out of there and I don't know what I'm doing, and after that, I'm only going to die if I try to get out of this environment, but I don't have the guts to do that... I'm just going to take the customers as I'm told."

"... the..."

"Well, once we had those desperate days, the orphanage was picked? The orphanage was destroyed, and every orphan who lived there was picked up by a royal orphanage. I don't care if it's a business selling 'women' unlike the orphanage I've been in. Yeah. Three meals, a warm meal, and a nice bunk? Dean was tough, but still gentle among tough... what the heck? Anyway, everything was different."

That said, I fly my gaze into the hollow like I miss something.

"- So I was glad"

……

"... I finally feel like I've been told to live and fly as a human being... and I can't help but think I'm so happy to be able to live. It wasn't Princess Sama who gave me that environment... well, this isn't 'giving back'. If Princess Sama wants it, we don't have to worry or get lost."

……

……

"... the..."

"Hmm?"

"... what's the princess's 'goal'?

Wipe your mouth with a handkerchief out of your pocket to Eric's words in a plundered voice.

"'Destruction and Creation'"

"... destruction and creation?

"Princess Sama isn't a 'woman' either, she seems to have had a lot of trouble in Westria. So... breaking down the current system and creating a new one... well, that's not what I'm talking about."

That's what I say like it's nothing, Lorna. Stand up and pay the dust on your butt twice with bread.

"... wow, that princess. No, you mean awesome... what is it? Crazy?"

"Really?

"I'm dressed to say destruction and creation, but if you say it, that princess Sama, that's why you're 'exhausted', isn't it? I'll do my best."

That's what I say, I look out over the city I can see under my eyes.

"... I don't care how many people in this city die, is that what you think?

"What time is the money changer, my poor mon?"

"Lorna, you're going to 'just' for that person, right?

"We're just talking about prioritizing the people who helped us over the people who didn't. And..."

That said, fix your gaze on Eric.

"- If you're going to say that, then so is Eric. For the sake of just one woman, you don't mind if this city turns into a sea of fire... yeah, you think so?

Eric replies with a thin smile to Lorna's eyes as if to try.

"... right. I'm crazy enough, too. Wouldn't be a good way to die, neither would I. Lorna."

That said, Eric also hips up to imitate Lorna.

"... well. So you want to do it again today?

"Oh? That's impressive. So, Eric, why don't you run away while you're at it? Yes, ten, nine, six, three, one, zero!

"How to shorten it! Oh, no more!

After a breath of dissatisfaction, Eric flinches off the roof with a speck like a light trader.

"How about a good way to die,"

Look at that.

"- Such a thing, of course. We're going to hell."

One cold smile, then with her usual bright smile, Lorna melted herself into the darkness of the night as she jumped off the roof to follow Eric.