The Economics of Prophecy

The room is the most important section of the Royal Palace. In other words, it was between the sight, the most important institution of the kingdom's national government, and the king's living space.

Two Knights of the First Knights, guarding in front of the room. I guess the format is even better than the two equally First Knights who brought me this far. The same crest as the Kingdom flag is embroidered in gold thread on the cape.

Once inside, the kingdom flag, which is as long as a person's back length, snatches his eyes. I have a sandalwood desk before that. Sitting is about forty mid men. And an old man standing beside him.

It's simpler than I thought for the king's office, but there's an atmosphere on the boulder. Every thing comes under pressure. Even people who don't care about what they say can convey what kind of atmosphere it emits.

Two knights standing to pinch me disappear across the door at the direction of the Prime Minister. Now over there are two kings and a prime minister. Meanwhile, Noel, who was forced by Euphiria, Fulsey and Fulsey, who came with me, to be brought in as an assistant, is waiting in the understatement, so I'm alone, "Boo."

Fair enough. This is just an outpost. If I was nervous, I wouldn't have it. What's in front of me is a tool for my purpose. I'll be the tool for the other side. I mean, subjectively, you mean a reciprocal relationship.

"Thank you for your time."

It's only a ”here” meeting, so I said.

"Since the time of the dragon crusade..., no, you were present at that meeting too"

The king opened his mouth. It's an attitude you can call Eagle Deep Friendly when you step into your room on the ground. Only words. The king spread three letters on the ceiling of a desk that looked thick.

"" I assure you with all my honor that this man's measures are imperative for the defeat of the Empire "That's the exact same sentence for all three of us. Is it abruptly added that Sage is thinking about hiding because he can't beat the wave of the year he stops by? In addition, sentences came from the witch princess through the diocese. In summary, you cannot be held responsible for the calamity of prophecy without them..."

I didn't hear anything about the references, but they were a lot more drastic than I thought. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, who It makes sense that Euphiria and Fulsey will be waiting in the modest room.

"We believe we must win more than annoy His Majesty's hands."

The Chancellor raised his eyes to my words for a moment. It's a shame to use the word "must win." I feel like a fraud.

Oh, because you said the king's appearance like it was an established matter? I don't know, you're in a hurry or you're too far ahead.

"Kurtheit's Imperial Army is stepping up its offensive. Earl territory in the north of Greenicias fell the other day. Ricardo Vinder should explain the plan as soon as possible, given the contested situation."

said the Chancellor.

"The greatest advantage of the Imperial Army is the existence of a magical guide that can attack precisely from a distance than the Kingdom. But this time with our prepared tactics, we can disable the enemy's guidance before entering the Imperial Army range."

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"Continue."

The king is silent. I can't read the reaction from the look on my face. The Chancellor urges you to continue.

"First, we will use a stone thrower with a longer range than a bow for the attack. This can overshadow the range disadvantage. And the bullets you launch with a stone thrower use substances that act on the magic you develop under the command of Fulsey, the Great Sage, who waits between refrains. This will inhibit the activation of the Imperial Instruction. If you crush an enemy's advantage, then it's a matter of morale and strength."

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"Was a catapult so precisely targeted on the battlefield?

"Sir Fabius, the steward of the catapult, will take a look at that."

I pointed to the balcony. The formula that Meer left in the curator's office was left behind by the human son here, but it was critical. Trials and errors were repeated with Vinaldia, also with regard to the contents of the balls.

Two stone throwers are ready for the First Knights' squad yard, which can be seen from the office. When I send the signal from the balcony, the old knight Fabius and his men, who were preparing the stone thrower, turn to us. When the king raised his hand, he gave Fabius the highest salute in unison at the head.

"Well, that's a brilliant thing."

said the king. Both regular stone bullets and oil-filled pots have landed in a range of ten metres in diameter, a target four hundred metres away.

"Sir Fabius, who has served his role faithfully for a long time. And it is the result of the calculation of several techniques devised by those in our Chamber of Commerce, albeit overstepping. We have the cooperation of the Natoas Chamber of Commerce with regard to the contents of the bullet. At the dawn of victory, I would like to receive His Majesty's compliments in person, please."

I bowed my head deeply to the king who finally reacted. To hide your expression. By the way, Natoas is Vinaldia's house.

"Regardless, I reward you for your merits"

"Thank you. Let it be a lifetime honor. Now, the next thing you know about the effect that that bullet actually has, it would be more appropriate than me to explain it by the Great Sage."

I asked Fulsey to come here. I can't use magic. I can't demonstrate, and Fulsey insisted that I do it.

"... that's it. Although its operative density is overwhelming in Imperial guidance. And that, in turn, increases the effectiveness of this method."

Fulsey, who enters the room, greets him there as well, and takes out the simple magic circuit that Noel made with his magic guide gold. By the way, Fulsey was supposed to be the only one called in, but Noel as well as Euphilia came in looking normal.

"It's like the" Kakashiku ". Looks like it's too early to hide."

"There is no such thing. I'm being helped by a brilliant young assistant, one of whom is here, Noel, but I'd like another compliment."

To the king's irony, Fulsey stuck his demands in reverse. It's called a blackmail in the name of a referral hideout, I'm guessing it's cut better than this grandpa. Calm down, please.

"However, in order to use this measure, we must bring the Imperial Army to the best place for us."

I added. I mean, to say I need you as a decoy.

"... ok. I understood the measures. I see..."

The king finally saw me properly.

"Sometimes all the heavy towns in our country just push."

This presentation is over. Still, the king does not speak with his own appearance.

"What do you think of Grinisias? It should have been their policy to wait for the limits of replenishment regarding the magic of the Empire."

"Yes, from the results of previous deals, I assumed the Imperial Demonic Crystal output, albeit inaccurate. We have also identified that the frequency of replenishment against Kurtheit is on the decline. Time runs out of room for the Imperial Army's magical powers. Until then, we thought we should endure it. But the recent Imperial Army offense is well out of these figures. According to Tenberg's report, the enemy appears to be splitting many defensemen on Mount Tuvire. Also, a re-analysis of the Empire's cryptographic documents leads to traces that the Empire was more interested in Mount Tuvire than in Kurtheit. We have to assume that the Imperial Army will have some means of replenishment."

In addition to purposefully targeting Kurtheit and the ambush, there was a purpose there. I guess I've been after Kurtheit for quite some time, even considering it out of Dagobird's obsession when the dragon attacked him.

I don't know what that is. Fulsey's prediction suggests he's likely involved with that empire's special demonic crystal.

"So you're saying the Empire will sit in Kurtheit for a long time and continue the Kingdom's encroachment"

"We have to decide that the danger is high."

"Hmm."

I posed for the king to think.

"I am afraid that Grinisias will offer His Majesty our land, our ministers,"

"What shall we do with the protection of the king's capital when we are far away from Grinisias? In the unlikely event that the enemy has excess power, the next step could be to attack the King's Capital directly."

"Right. The enemy suspected me of inside-"

Euphiria opened her mouth. I peek into the king's complexion. No change.

"- The Grand Duke of Kurtheit is also in the King's Capital. I will leave the absence of the King's capital to this Euphoria."

said Euphilia. The king tilted his neck.

"With an Imperial Army present in Kasel, the Grand Duke, the key to the west, has been in the king's capital for a long time."

"Don't worry. His Royal Highness Craig is also holding back Kazel. In addition, we are fully equipped to summarise the Western Gorges. Let's promise the West won't waver even if the concubine leaves Bertoldo. The concubine is in the king's capital, and the empire ambushes, including the remnants of the dissatisfied Grand Duke Kurtheit."

The ”remnants" of the Grand Duke Kurtheit must be properly monitored while I'm gone. You're right about the meeting, but it's more radical than I thought I'd say something. How much, though a little too much for the Grand Duke of the West, who, unlike the East, is properly defending his administrative land?

"............... right"

Silence overshadowed the office. Even though the heavy office air added even more heavy pressure. The king remains the same expression. Look at your belly heart and sister in turn.

"Okay. Let's defeat the Empire ourselves."

Everyone drips their heads deep. Looking at the carpet, I finally took a breather. I can't get distracted to the extent that I did one outpost, but now I've exceeded one.

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"Thank you for your cooperation"

Back in the pantry I bowed my head to Fulsey and Euphilia. I'd also like to tell Noel that Noel is running into the bathroom for some reason.

"Is it okay to put it that way in an unscrupulous way?

We both got subtle faces when I said it.

"... I thought it would be better if the concubines showed up somewhat unscrupulous."

"Right."

I don't know what that means. I was calm. I tried to recognize the king as a tool from start to finish. "Think of your guests as potatoes" is an application of modern knowledge.

Well, considering it would be appropriate if the audience were alone, it could certainly have been doubtful.