The Economics of Prophecy

A longitudinal rectangular area sandwiched between the Great River of the South and the Blood Mountains of the East. There is an imperial capital near the north side of the country with basins scattered among the mountains. It is the largest basin in the empire. It also boasts prominent food production in the country due to the presence of a river warmed in the geothermal zone to the north.

Against that background, it became the centre of the Community against the threat of warcraft. Generations of emperors and royalty enter into kinship with the clans that rule basins everywhere, and those with excellent qualities within the kinship coalition are acclaimed in the battle against the Warcraft. That's the system.

There is a thick Imperial Wall like a castle fortress, a royal palace that exalts bonelessness in the heart of a square city. Buildings like fortresses have no other decorations besides the stone walls they put out for defense. Many horse dragons stop at some point in the stables beside them. Each one bears a similar design crest.

A high throne is placed at the back of the Imperial Palace, beneath the black imperial flag. Before that, two long tables were arranged in a way facing left and right. Each table is lined with five men and women. He is a leading member of the royal family.

At the center of the table on the left is Dagobird. The center of the table to the right is the leatherbelt. By the way, Mathilde, who is not here with these two, is a cousin relationship, not a brother.

An old man like a dead tree, supported by a side, arrived on the throne. More than a decade before the devastation of the Warcraft became rampant, it was the result of the continued loss of life of the Crown Prince candidate in his battle against the Warcraft. Still, I would have received a young new emperor who would have won the kingdom.

"I believe that the Kingdom's offer is worth actively considering"

The first person to raise his voice was Lisa Belt. When I say royalty, she is nothing more than a lord of the inferior and smaller basins with qualities, because she is on this occasion a proxy for Maityr and her small territory is in a position to be closely associated with this Kingdom proposal.

Sitting on her left and right is a co-ordinator with the kingdom, so to speak. As things stand, of course, or in relative terms.

Meanwhile, Dagobird, sitting in front of her, stands for Skeptics. At first glance, it's a man and woman with a samurai appearance. Carving a number of scars on him. Dagobird himself, there are several new scars on the rise. The defeat of the invasion of the kingdom, which was supposed to have been a must-win, greatly discredited it. But he is using his residual power to rush around to defend the land and regain power as the next generation's most prominent candidate.

Of course, it is also significant that Maitille, who was the biggest competitor, is out of the country.

A man in his mid-forties, sitting next to Dagobad's right, stood up. There are several wounds from head to arm. During the war against the kingdom, the royal family was in charge of defending itself against the Warcraft in the country with a reduced number of forces.

"While we say we fight together against the Warcraft, in the end we will only be used to shield our bodies after being unilaterally deprived of this magical guidance technique"

"The replenishment of horse dragons and exorcists lost in earlier wars has just finally begun. Priority should now be given to consolidating the country. If the kingdom wants to get its hands on the realm of the Fei Long, just let it do it. If we fail, we have nothing but gain here."

Said a woman in her late thirties or so next to Dagobad's left. She is the head of breeding for the horse dragon.

"The expansion and stability of our dealings with the Kingdom is also necessary to restore our power of war. And because this is the time, we should strike a positive hand for future development."

"Regardless of the stability of the transaction, enlargement is not always profitable. What happens to the empire's agriculture if large quantities of cheap cereals are put in from the kingdom. They say the city lowers the price of cereals."

Even though it is not the same as the kingdom of an agricultural country, the empire and many of its people are peasants. That life is long. Of course, there is anxiety that the relative position of cultivated land around the imperial capital will shake.

"At the Kingdom's insistence, there is an expansion of opportunities for both sides to exchange crops that they are good at. With regard to this, I am listening directly to the head of the new city. As for the beans, I have also confirmed, and according to the information from His Highness Maitir, there can be a demand for soba in the Kingdom."

"Are you saying that a kingdom that produces only wheat to export to the Empire prefers to eat grain? Very incredible."

"No, not just eating, but being suggested extremely fine treats and rare ways to eat..."

"It's called profit, but whose profit? As others say, what are the biggest beneficiaries, as being able to have a trading base with the kingdom will benefit the empire?

Questioned with a mean face is the lord of the territory, the point of contact of the original kingdom.

"Cooperation against new cities in the kingdom through our territory is only a condition of peace..."

"Then it is better to work harder to be the biggest beneficiary. If the plan works, their territory will be the main link between the kingdom and the empire from the edge of the empire. It makes more sense in case you're going to say resource development for the Blood Mountains, etc. It would be rewarding."

"I'm never just thinking about the convenience of my realm. In fact, His Royal Highness Maitir has also reported that joint research with the Kingdom is beneficial…"

Leezaberto called a demon conductor who withheld behind. I work for Mathier.

"A report from His Royal Highness says we have succeeded as early as possible in developing a magic measuring instrument for fearful performance. When it plays an extremely broad and significant role not only in the detailed observation of the demonic pulse, but also in the study of demonic guidance. In exchange for the dragon crystal, the kingdom offers a new magic pulse measuring device."

"The agreement with the Kingdom is already in effect. Of course, let the kingdom be based on the interests of the kingdom. But at least the kingdom takes seriously the abnormality of the demonic veins of yesterday and recognizes the issue of warcraft as a major threat. Isn't that how you can interpret it?"

Opponents shut up about Lisaberto's words. Everyone here knows Mathilde's contribution to and passion for the study of magic guidance. It's a hostage, but it weighs a lot.

"Now, let's give you some human information about the kingdom."

But one of the dissidents spoke. As the row attendants nodded, the entrance to the conference hall opened and a man in a white outfit more flashy than anyone else here.

"I would like to ask His Highness the Honourable Ambassador of the Kingdom, Delnius. Frankly, is there a will in the kingdom to deal with warcraft?"

"On my journey to the Imperial Capital I was able to catch a glimpse of the circumstances of the Imperial Warcraft close to the Blood Mountains. Let me say from that point of view that unfortunately it is difficult for the Kingdom to cooperate effectively with the Empire"

"Well, the reason is. Not to mention few, didn't the kingdom show the dragon in the lead dealing with numerous warcraft"

"That” less ”is the problem. The kingdom did protect the country from the threat of warcraft. But that's because we could use the power of prophecy to raise the total power of the nation and focus the Knights on one subject."

"I mean, he said the kingdom has only a limited number of powers against threats"

"Unfortunately, that's what happens"

Skeptics nod at what Delnius said. Neither could Lisaberto argue. Against an empire where the whole territory is constantly in danger of warcraft, the kingdom devotes its full attention to just one point of warcraft predicted up to the emergence area.

"Thank you, my lord."

"More than that, I have great concerns!

Dernius continued, unaware that the role he was required to play was over.

"While my brother, I have to say that trusting Craig is dangerous. Somehow my brother is only interested in power. While he is royal, he masters the Knights himself. With that power I made the throne of the time. Given the character of my brother, who only thinks of his merit. … I am heartbroken that it will be a spark of renewed strife with your country"

said Delnius with about an eye. I don't even notice the columnists' eyes colder with their disparaging remarks about leading the Knights to fight while they were royal.

"I mean, the possibility that the kingdom has a military ambition for the empire cannot be abandoned," he said.

While the skeptic man who put Delnius on this scene is bewildered, he takes the opportunity. It was Lisa Belt who panicked.

"Well, aren't there any situations where such possibilities can be discarded? In fact, the Empire attacked the kingdom. If circumstances permit, we could do the same thing. Naturally, the kingdom will be the same again. So the problem is long term by defining the Warcraft as a common enemy and expanding the relationship of the deal..."

"You're not."

Lisaberto spinned his words desperately. But the words are just cut off.

"His Royal Highness the Dagobad"

Lisaberto was nervous about Dagobad's statement, which never opened his mouth before. Participants have the majesty to correct their collars.

"The question is not whether the kingdom can be trusted, nor is it in the interests of the deal"

"When you say..."

"No matter how useful the trading hub with the kingdom is, no matter how much the expansion of the deal will benefit the empire, it means that there is no point without the power of the kingdom to retain it"

said Dagobad. Out of the question, such as a trade route that cannot be maintained. All the more so given the investment until it is lost and the confusion over what has been lost. Naturally, there is that concern in Lisbeth's head as well.

"The same goes for the agreement against the Warcraft. In contrast, the kingdom won't have a lot of itching if it dumps this side of the Great River. We can't afford to hang out with the Imperial Army."

…………

Now Lisaberto's side silenced. Dagobird continues to stare at the opposite table.

"So, what should His Highness Dagobad do?"

"It's easy, you just have to prove that the kingdom can operate in the realm of the Fei Long"

"How,"

"Let's make up our mind. I respond that I will do according to the agreement against the Warcraft. I will take part in discussions with the Kingdom myself. Maldoras, the place for discussion, is better offered. Problem."

"Of course it is."

Dagobad words that are flippant and positive. Lisaberto nodded bewildered. Originally, he wanted to invite that boy to consult often about expanding his dealings with the kingdom. If we can talk specifically about expanding our dealings with the kingdom, it will be her power to move the empire.

"However, ask the kingdom to get there in this requested path…"

Dagobad pointed to the map. Its fingers arc across the great river. When I realized what it meant, my blood drew from Lisaberto's face.

"Well, that's too..."

Lisaberto turned a blind eye to Dagobad's words.

"There's a problem. It's what they claim the kingdom can do somehow. Of course, I have to ask the kingdom to have the man who deserves it more than I attend. Including, of course, the new city and its head."

Dagovard grinned. Its eyes passed through the leatherbelt, pointing out the window or to the south.