The Death Mage Who Doesn’t Want a Fourth Time

The Duke of Fazon surrendered, and the Duke of Fazon was ruled by the other eleven dukes of the Orbaum Kingdom.

For a while, we will jointly station and rule the army.Of course, they weren't just soldiers, they were skilled, hard-working, and elite soldiers.

In this "lambda" world, it is common sense for a hero to win if a thousand average soldiers and a single hero fight.Even if not, it is almost impossible to capture a knight who has the strength equivalent to a C-class adventurer with only the average soldiers equivalent to an E-class adventurer.

Those powerful men may still be lurking and sharpening their defiant fangs in Duke Fazon's territory.Therefore, other Dukes need to dispatch elite level B adventurers and above.

There is also a need to send many soldiers, as they need not only a small number of elites, but also numbers, to prevent a deterioration of security.

Also, the remnants of the "Five-Color Blade" and the A-class group of adventurers who had a close relationship with Heinz were also anxious materials that were taking the girl of Dampier away.... the upper echelons of each Duke's House have already heard that they have escaped from the Varngaia continent, but when they announce it publicly, there are those who argue that they should hand over their pursuers, so it is called "anxiety material".

It would have been more convenient for the Dukes to go missing like this, rather than be bitten by them.

In the midst of this, the deputy officers sent by each duke's family wage a political battle in order to obtain their interest.

"I can't, I can't. I'm a heavy load."

Before such a battle began, Duchess Elizabeth Sauron raised a white flag.

My lord, I would advise that it is better to participate even if you do not intend to do so.

"Brother Vidal, let's go then."

"My lord, such an important role is very unsuitable for young people like me."

"Hah... I don't know if I have enough talent."I have a problem relying on Vandalu.What do you think, Mahelia? "

"My lady, why don't you ask your predecessor, the Duke, to nominate a suitable candidate?"

The Duke of Sauron's own castle...... Elizabeth still felt uncomfortable saying that...... and Elizabeth, who had become the Duke of Sauron, and her loyalists, and O'Makeh's Vidal were consulted.

"Ancestors... Brother Ludel." Certainly, it would be easier for you to go through your brother than for me to nominate you directly. "

"I'm sorry, Master Elizabeth."I wish we could help. ”

"Never mind, Yusuf.Because there's something only you can do. "

The heart of Elizabeth is not a servant of the duke of Sauron, who has served his fathers.Mahelia, like her real sisters, came from a lineage that had served her mother's family for generations.Youssef and the others have known each other since she came to Orbaum.

On the other hand, many of the nobles she had served for generations in the house of the Duke of Sauron, were her predecessors, the Duke of Rudel, and her mistaken brother, who had fought for the duke's throne.

Now I pledge allegiance to my new duke, Elizabeth, but it hasn't been long enough to establish a relationship of trust.

The reason Vidal is here is because all of her loyal Mahelia are minors, and a battle with weapons is not a political force.

My mother's Amelia was one of the causes of his illness.Besides, he was convinced that he would receive enough punishment because he was used as a servant of his younger sister, who was despised.... there's no deep sense in calling him your brother, and I'm not really respecting him as your brother.

Simply because it is bad for my brother-in-law's affection and food education if I openly hate it.Besides, Elizabeth and the others, who were actually alien to politics, were often helped by Vidal's opinions.

The opinion that he should stick his neck even in the form he just said, also pointed out that "even if he is not willing to acquire the interest of the Duke of Fazon, he will be licked by other dukes' houses if he does not show the pose of his hand, and he may suffer disadvantage later".

It should be noted that if you can't get an interest even if you just show the pose, you may think that you can be regarded as a deputy to your own housemates and residents, but it is the job of Elizabeth and the housemates dispatched to you not to make you think that way.

Make it convenient for you to gain merit and profits that don't get attacked by political enemies, or to build up your gains.

"But don't you have to be so careful?"I'm sure other dukes will use it. "

Zona-sama, don't tell me the truth.

And as Zona, a dwarf girl, says, the faces of the other dukes' houses are not so much the Duke of Sauron's... but Elizabeth and her mother Amelia.

Because Amelia is one of the wives of the Vidal Empire Emperor Vandalu Zakkert and Elizabeth is his stepdaughter.

There is a demon king in the castle, and her brother-in-law, Bakunawa...... Dragons of bulimia, about a hundred meters long, often come to visit in the realm.

"I think the Duke's House, which is poorly connected to Birchkopf, Zektor and Van, will pay attention, not just to this one incident."And you don't have to worry so much about the rebellion of the Rudellite servants, do you?It's okay to relax your shoulders even more. "

"Zona, I know that... but I don't want to be dependent on Vandalism."

"I know how Elizabeth feels, but I can't help it."We move the mountains and change the borders.I can't ignore that. "

"No, but......"

Elizabeth really knows.No matter how much you don't want to rely on Vandalism, some ministers and dukes can't help but be aware of Vandalism behind them.

In fact, there is no one in the society of the royal family who has achieved glory with "his own power".There is no one who does not use the power of the house, the power of the family of relatives, the power of the forces that are behind it.In addition, those who are not aware of what power is behind people when they see them cannot live long in the world of politics and socialization.

Elizabeth herself used to work behind the house of Count Reemsand.... Actually, I was the closest enemy to them, rather than the one behind them.

But I can't honestly take advantage of Vandalu.

(I mean, kind of sweet.)

With a smile, Vidal continued to analyze his sister's psychology.

If you truly think you shouldn't rely on Vandalism and the Vidal Empire, then there's plenty to do.You must quickly dowry your mother into the Vidal Empire and maintain a good relationship while maintaining a reasonable distance in governance.

However, without doing so, the first prince of the Demon Empire... I didn't know if it was possible for Verdal to say that, but since he had... stayed in the realm, Elizabeth could only think that she wasn't serious.

Stating “I don't want to rely on it” when I can always rely on it and when I actually rely on it in part. I mean, it's sweet.

(The most important thing I've pointed out is that there's nothing I can do about it, so I'll keep quiet.)

The person will be aware of it, and Mahelia and her surroundings will be aware of it simply because they haven't spoken.Zona urged her to be aware of it, but she didn't point it out clearly.

In the meantime, even if he pointed out that he was not trusted or trusted, he thought that it would not remain in Elizabeth's ear.

(Even though I seem to have a deeper relationship with just my name... oh my.)

Of course, Vidal would never think of replacing Elizabeth.I can't let that terrible dragon fit in Bakunawa's belly.No, if they cannibalize you, Vandalu will kill you.

He had unexpectedly asked Vandalu about Bakunawa before."No way, you don't eat people, do you?"

Vandalu responded with nothing.“Of course. Unlike me, Bakunawa has never been eaten.”

That demon emperor had eaten people before.

In fact, I've only sucked the blood of bandits until my death, but I don't think Vidal's spirit will stop when I hear about it.

Well, that's not a good idea.

And while Vidal was silent, the conversation went on.

Master Elizabeth, you are popular with the local people.

Besides, there are no immediate problems in Duke Sauron's realm right now.

The reason Elizabeth was allowed to spoil her was that the people were not dissatisfied with her and that there were no immediate problems.

With the border with the enemy country separated by the Arc Mountains built by Vandalu, Duke Sauron's realm will no longer be a battlefield against the countries that rule the western part of the continent.

In addition, due to the care taken by Vandalu to ensure that the groundwater veins and climate are not inconvenient for people during the process of building the mountain range, the fear of falling into a disaster or water shortage is low.

And since a few years ago, trading with the Vidal Demon Empire began through the former Scylla Autonomous Region, and the economic future is bright.

The popularity of the residents towards Elizabeth in such a situation... Normally, if the duke suddenly replaces the girl, and the girl is the daughter-in-law of the emperor of the neighboring country, social unrest will increase and political distrust will become more serious without knowing where to stay.

However, the spirit of the villagers who saw the mountain range move was destroyed.It's a mountain range with thousands of meters of altitude.If the weather is good, it can be seen from the edge of Duke Sauron's realm.

Besides, the mother of the demon emperor of the neighboring country is the incarnation of [Goddess of Life and Love] Vida.In other words, the new duke was the goddess's grandson-in-law.The Duke of Sauron's people, many of whom are Vida followers, are also delighted.

And the new duke's brother-in-law, a hundred meters long dragon.Moreover, the legendary Demon King army cadre that appeared in Duke Sauron's realm the other day was sealed off to prevent damage to the realm.It was like a battle of mythical gods.

And Elizabeth herself.With the artifact, he wore a shimmering costume like a war maiden in a song played by a bard, and he fought like a hero himself.

Without so much bad governance, the support of the people would not waver for another decade, as seen by Vidal, Zona, and Yusuf.

"Thank you.... I think it's more interesting than popular."

However, Elizabeth wasn't very aware of her popularity.

"Let's get back to it." As for the Duke of Fazon's territory, I will send someone and soldiers recommended by Brother Rudel.This should do it.

Yes, I think there's a problem.

"Duke Fazon... I don't need it."The Duke of Crest or the Duke of Birchkok will want it, so let them take care of it. ”

"It's not my job to talk politics, but I agree."

At that time, the Duke of Fazon was treated as a needless child not only in the Duke of Sauron's house, but also in the Duke of Jahan's house.

"The sea is attractive, and the people are many of Alda's followers. It was good for my Duke Fazon before."But there's too much distance. "

As Hadros said, the Duke of Jahan has a snowy mountainous landscape in the northern part of the Orbaum Kingdom.In contrast, Duke Fazon's territory is located to the south of the Orbaum Kingdom.

"Besides, the compatibility of the people will be worse in the future."Lord Canako worked very hard, and the other day he was just saved by Lord Dulcia, Lord Zadiris, and Lord Bastia. "

As Rudario of Hadros's heartfelt "Mountain Shield" says, the Duke of Jahan's many devout Alda followers, who are conservative and dislike change, met Vandalu in their dreams on a live tour of Canako.The work of the current duke, Hadros, led to a slight leaning toward the Vida faith.

It was the remnants of the Demon King's army released by Arda, the Vida gods, and the Dalcians that determined the flow.

The remnants of the Demon King's army, the Byazekviyokuto, the Vida school beast king, the Demon Elephant Evil Beast King Vafovald, and the Sea State Beast King Tooth Ordo.

An evil alien god, the Beast King boasts a giant body of 100 meters in length.The appearance of the three Dalcians facing them was a mythical sight.

Of course, not all of the Duke Jahan's people could have been seen.However, later incidents occurred in which priests at the Arda shrine and followers of Ichii fainted.

They said they heard the screams of God.

And when we connect the divine trusts received by the priests of gods other than Vida from all over the world... we unseal the evil gods of the Demon King's army and the Vida sect, and embed Guduranis' soul fragments and send them to various places.Although politically hostile to the Duke of Fazon and the Holy Land of Amid, there are many Aldar followers in this Duke of Jahan.

The fact that Alda, who was a devotee, cursed us.And it was the [Vida's Incarnation] that saved me from the hostile relationship with Alda, and Alda's new demon king, Vandalu's allies.

This broke the hearts of the priests of the Arda Temple, especially those who were not pious... fanatics or delusions...

The priests, who could not bear the guilt, made public to the believers the truth they knew, broke their knees to other gods besides Alda, especially Vida, and apologized for Alda's sins on their behalf.

On the other hand, Dalcia, the "incarnation of Vida", lowered Vida to her body to convey the will of the goddess and forgive the priests.

As a result, the hearts of the Duke Jahan's people leaned decisively toward Vida.Hadros commissioned the production of stained glass and the order of hymns inspired by the scene and the battle of Dalcia, and decided to renovate Alda Shrine into Vida Shrine.

The great conversion of the faith of the Duke of Jahan will not be covered anymore.

I don't think you need to build my temple though.

Until then, Vandalu, sitting silently on Hadros' shoulder, dropped his shoulder as he said so.

"Friends, your achievements are also great."I can't ignore it as a duke. "

Well then, it's enough to put my statue on the edge of Vida Temple.

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,My friend, will you not protect your friend's honor? "

"... please make it smaller than the temple of Vida and other gods."

Hadros meets Vandalu and Rudario in front of the rocky mountains that line the northern tip of Duke Jahan's realm...... the northern tip of the Bahngaia continent.... there were other guards, soldiers, other nobles, temples, guild officials, etc.

They came to see Vandalu build a massive tunnel with his Golem Creation skill that leads to the sea on the Rocky Mountains of Duke Jahan.

"There is a hole in the mountain that separated the sea from the old days...!"

"Even if it wasn't the mountains in the boundary mountain range, it was turning into a dangerous magic realm, so the heroes could not destroy the mountains, of course..."

Duke Jahan's dignitaries opened their mouths in horror as they looked at the rocky mountain where the tunnels opened.

Until now, the monsters in the ground were an obstacle to opening the tunnel, and in the attempt to break down the mountain itself and pass the path to the sea, monsters living in the demonized mountains rampaged down to the plain, so it was impossible to try the Duke of Jahan and the Jahan nation that became its predecessor.

The tunnel opened in less than an hour.But this is not the end.

"The height is ten meters. I went through two of them, one going and the other going back.The residual soil is compacted into columns and floors.

After that, you need to embed a rest area for the people who go with the air-conditioning, a packing area for the guards, an evacuation aisle and a shelter in case, and a part of me at a certain distance, and finally check the strength of the tunnel. ”

Vandalu knows that just opening a hole through which a carriage can pass cannot be called a safe tunnel.In the unlikely event of an accident, people in the tunnel must be able to evacuate safely.

... embed a part of Vandaloo at a certain distance to keep the monsters away from the tunnels.

“I'm going to put a lot of effort into this, but is that all you need?”

“Required”

"Well, well, that's good."I'll leave it to my friend's heart. "

And the more steps you take, the longer Vandalu stays, so Hadros is in a better mood.

After completing the tunnel, we plan to help build the harbor, depending on the connected sea environment.If you can build it with Duke Jahan's civil engineering, I can handle it, but if it seems difficult, it's still Vandalu's turn.

“But now we've lost the value of Duke Fazon again.”

"You will lose the advantage of the Duke's Realm, which is the only port in the Orbaum Kingdom where you can make massive deals."Well, on the continent and in the north and south, there are differences between fishing grounds, seafood you can pick up, and where you can trade back and forth. ”

The harbor of the Duke of Fazon has the same fishing and trade as before.

On the other hand, in Duke Jahan's territory, fishing and navigation in the sea must start from scratch.And the closest trading partner is the Duke of Fazon.

That's not why the Duke of Fazon's superiority has completely disappeared.However, the Duke of Jahan who got the sea will no longer want his hand from his throat.

At that time, Gerard Birgit of the Lycan race, who ruled the Duke of Birgit, west of the Duke of Fazon Territory, was pressing a pile of documents to send troops to conquer the Duke of Fazon Territory.

"It's awkward... it's awkward, but it's next door, so it's even worse if you leave it alone."Isn't it delicious to get only the interest? "

"Yagata-sama. It's hard for Bombardier to go to such a difficult place, so please keep quiet and push as much as you can."

We know how you feel. "

For the Duke of Birgit, one of Vida's new races of beasts, the Duke of Fazon, whose faith flourished, was decadent.

It has always been hostile in political struggles.The Duke of Birgit has always chosen to be an enemy of the Duke of Fazon, and the Duke of Fazon has always chosen to be an enemy of the Duke of Birgit.

However, since it was one of the Duke's domains that made up the same electoral kingdom, it was not possible to wage war (civil unrest), so it was only in the political arena that there was a fight.

It's not that there's no time for hostility, but it's not just that there's no hostility that makes the relationship better.

That is why it is good for them that the house of the Duke of Fazon has lost the duke's throne.However, just because the rulers have changed does not mean that the democratic claims of those who were ruled will suddenly change.

Gerard doesn't want to increase his rebellious territory, so he doesn't want to acquire Duke Fazon's realm.

... if the disgust of the Duke of Fazon's people goes back to my own generation, I'll think about it a little bit.However, I don't need it because it won't change even when I'm a child generation.

However, since the boundaries are touching each other in the next realm, it can be troublesome if security deteriorates.

The outbreak of refugees, the influx of criminals, and the increase in bandit damage on the streets due to the deterioration of security... I'm sick of imagining.

As a result, Gerard could not throw a whole bowl into the territory of another duke, and eventually sent Bombardier, who was close to him, as a substitute.

"We have a small harbor, and we have a promise with Lord Vandalu to dig a tunnel towards the boundary mountain range, so it is not necessarily profitable.It's just the proximity, it's a pain in the ass. "

In Duke Birgit's territory, his ancestors struggled and dug tunnels into the rocky mountains and connected them to the sea, and a small but well-established harbor was built.I can't trade, but I can fish offshore.

Also, if the tunnel with the Vidal Demon Empire is opened, the trade with the Demon Empire will begin, and there will be more places to travel purely by land.

Therefore, it was Gerardo's idea that if he could obtain interest rights without hardship or risk, he would not need anything else.

"I wish I could trust Bilchkov, Lext, and Zektor."Sauron, Hartner, and his new ally, Jahan, won't move.I wish the Alcrem could move. "

The Dukes of Birchkopf, Lechst, and Zektor are not particularly close or bad neighbors to the Duke of Birgit.

In the past, the Duke of Birchkov and the Duke of Crest, where certain temples have no great power and are religiously neutral zones, have been arbitrated with the Duke of Fazon, but there is no such strong relationship of trust as to be considered "trusted and entrusted".

In addition, there is a long-standing interaction with the Duke of Sauron, whose faith is deeply rooted in the same Vida faith, but given the circumstances of Elizabeth, who has just taken office as the new Duke, it cannot be expected in this matter.The same is true of Duke Hartner's territory, just north of Duke Birgit's territory, where relations have been deteriorating for 200 years.

Duke Jahan, who is trying to deepen his interaction, can't be expected because he wants Vandalu to dig a tunnel that leads to the North Sea.

I was worried that Gerald would leave Gison, Zektor, and Corbitt to it.The Duke of Zison's realm borders the sea in the eastern part of the continent of Bahngaia, but since it is surrounded by the demonic world, which is a magical sea, to get out into the pelagic ocean, even if you can fish, you can't trade, so you may want the Duke of Fazon realm, but you don't know if you can get along well.Zektor doesn't get along very well.I don't trust her because she's like an acquaintance I only see once a year.

And the Duke of Corbitt, who produced the current king... I doubt if I can afford to reach out to new interests.

I would like to expect the economically moist Duke Alcrem's territory to move... but if I win too much by myself, I might dare to sit still thinking that I will be envied later and depend on you every time I have trouble.

I guess we'll just have to ask Bombardier to do his best for the time being.

While saying that, Gérard pushed the verdict on another piece of paper.

At that time, Lucas Hartner was busy in the Duke of Hartner's territory, between the Duke of Birgit and the Rock Mountains.

"This year's social season, we need to throw a party at the King's Chosen Mansion, inviting each duke's house, and bow our heads so that he can officially help us return the legacy of the former Talosheim..."

This is because we must return the treasures of Talosheim, which the then Duke of Hartner assassinated and murdered the Princesses of Leviatha, who had been exiled by the shields of Milg, almost two hundred years ago, and brought back to the Vidal Empire so that they would not fall into the hands of the invaders.

If Talosheim's treasures were still in the Hartner Duke's vault, he wouldn't be so busy.However, the ancestors offered items of particular value among the seized treasures to the then reigning kings, offered bribes to the nobles in the center, and offered each duke a reign in return for supporting the Duke of Hartner.

Since I have to go through it, I can't say that I will send the secret book and complete it in secret.Regardless of the motive, I need to make a budget because I have to make a fair apology because I will have to return the gift from here.

The other party also knows the situation, so you won't have to return it.Perhaps the Duke of Hartner will return it for free to sell his love for the Vidal Empire, but it's awkward to expect it from the beginning.

There is nothing in the world that is more frightening than that.Even if the main purpose was to sell flattery to the Vidal Empire, I couldn't have thought of lending it to the Duke of Hartner.

A formal apology to the Vidal Empire will be given at the Vida Shrine in Talosheim.... Lucas thought that it was not just a party that invited dignitaries from the Demon Empire and the Orbaum Kingdom.

In fact, since so-called "apology meetings" are not common in this "lambda" world, as a result of discussing with the Princesses of Revere what to do with the troubled Vandalu, it just became so... It is not that I am trying to discredit the Duke of Hartner, so it may be said that compared to what my ancestors did to them, they were warmed up.

In the near future, Lucas is going to be her guardian when he gives his family supervision to his only daughter, Katie, who was Kay Mackenzie in "Ursu", but this task alone must be accomplished.

I can't let my daughter do this role.I want to end my debt on my own.

Of course, I don't have time to reach out to the Duke of Fazon at this time of year.

"No, if you reach out just to make a fake appearance, will it be a card called" Duke Fazon's right to withdraw your hand "?"... no, I'm sure the other Dukes already know what's going on in my house.Is it over when I'm seen through? "

Meanwhile, the Duke's house, which had no strong ties to the Vidal Empire of Zektor with Birchkov, Lex and Gison, could not decide what to do with the Duke's realm.

They want an interest, too. I wanted to, but I wasn't confident that I would be able to maintain a good relationship with the Vidal Empire while successfully governing the Duke of Fazon with many followers.

To put it more accurately, by acquiring the interest of the Duke of Fazon, who had an aversion to the Vidal Empire, he was afraid that Vandalu would suspect that he was going to take the anti-Vidal Empire into his own territory and be hostile to him in the future.

Of course, Vandalu does not see the Dukes of Birchkopf as a threat, even if they absorbed the Duke of Fazon into the anti-Vidal Empire.

By the way, if you stay within political and economic issues, you don't mind being hostile.If you do not allow defiance and force absolute obedience, you will conquer and destroy the Orbaum Kingdom in the first place.And if we make all the corpses Undead, we can create a kingdom of absolute obedience forever.

However, I had no choice but to fear Vandalism more than I needed.The common sense that appeared suddenly does not apply, because they can easily attack and destroy themselves.Moreover, there is no strong connection.

The Vidal Empire had embassies for their dukes, but they were still in a state of shallowness and surprise every day.

The Dukes of Birchkopf and others will learn about their relationship with the Vidal Demon Empire over time.

I was wondering if I should reach out to the Duke of Fazon because I hadn't done it yet.

“I have no choice, my Duke of Arkème will raise his hand to the provisional reign of the Duke of Fazón.”

In the end, the Duke of Alcrem raised his hand.

I don't think there's a need for it?

The duke replied with a sigh as the Count Isaac Moxie tilted his neck.

It would be awkward to leave the Duke of Fazon in the forefront of the anti-Vida and anti-Vidal Empire after the death of the Duke of Fazon.

The strength of Duke Fazon's realm was disastrous.However, since there was no downtown battle in the previous war, almost no damage was done to non-combatants.After ten years, children who were not combatants grew up and became new soldiers.Twenty years later, new knights and generals grow up.

And after thirty years, the sense of defeat and helplessness felt in the previous war is forgotten, and hatred remains.As long as there is a trigger, there will be another war.

"Honestly, by that time, I was retired, and I might not be in this world."I don't feel responsible for the next Duke of Fazon.However, if you can't afford another Duke's Realm, it will be your responsibility as Duke of the Albaum Kingdom to move so as not to cause unnecessary trouble to your allies. ”

The so-called duty of the noble.The Duke of Arkème said that it must be fulfilled.

Besides, if you leave it alone, you won't be able to get your balls and gyoku back from off the shores of the Duke of Fazon until the end of the day.

“Sure, that's a stupid question.”

The mascots of the town of Mokshi, Tamarind and Gyok, were still watching the remnants of the Navy off the coast of Duke Fazon, and the Dukes of Arkèm were waiting for their return.

In addition to the Duke of Alcrem, the Duke of Corbitt, the current King, announced that he would cooperate with the interim rule of the former Duke of Fazon, and both Dukes would do everything in their power to convert the territory from the anti-Vida.

The politics of the Albaum kingdom at this time, though complex and mysterious, may not have been as dirty as Vandalu thought.