The Economics of Prophecy

The sky that spreads out the window is turning into a winter one. Gray heavy clouds are close by from the king's office window on high ground. I feel the same way about reporting as an ambassador.

The faces of those receiving reports are also harsh. Only the civilian style that should have died as the shield of Prince Wang has come back. Of course, I'm giving Craig's letter about why.

I don't see why the King's gaze at me when I saw his successor's letter made me feel tougher. It should say I'm not bad.

Incidentally, the members gathering in the office are the King, the Grand Duke Euphilia, the Duke of Greenicias, the Chancellor, the Duke of Yerberg, in charge of diplomacy, and the First Knight Commander, Temperg. And Fulsey the Great Sage.

It's a mission anyway. Describe first the descent that took you to the deepest exploration of the realm of the Fei Long. Behavior within the scope of the plan….

"In other words, he took His Royal Highness Prince Wang and His Royal Highnesses Dagobad and Maitir of the Empire to decide to investigate next to the Mountains of Blood"

I said slowly, as Yerberg confirms. Again, I might have felt a little arbitrary. Half of it is a accomplishment, and it is not my fault because it is the royal royal family of the party that made the decision.

Well, maybe if it wasn't for that configuration, I'd be dead, so I can't complain. Yeah, as a person who cares about preservation, there's room for reflection.

"What do you want me to tell Alfina?"

Euphiria held her forehead and said softly.

By the way, Fulsey repeatedly opens her palms flat on the table and closes them. Findings, I'll explain now.

... I think you'll live up to expectations. In a good or a bad way.

Waiting for the seat to settle down, I finally started explaining the evil bug and demonic vein activity that is the real deal. The content is no different from what we talked about in Maldoras.

"… so the above is the appearance of the next disaster that has emerged anew. In other words, mass outbreaks of demonic worms, which are assumed to be at least more powerful than flying dragons, will occur continuously over the coming decades. This is the result of this investigation."

When we get to the conclusion, everyone is changing their complexion. Even Fulsey, who was listening with an exciting face along the way, looked pale, even assuming the worst of the catastrophic comeback 400 years ago, but when he came back he was easily stepped over it.

I sympathize with you about this, but I want you to understand that I'm in the same position.

"Isn't it a disaster, that our very foundation of human survival flips"

said Grinisias. All I'm saying to him is, what a report he took home. I dare not argue. By and large, that's what I said, Greenesias, and my gaze is nailed to the graph in the report I handed out.

Dozens of seconds passed without anyone talking.

"What are the measures?

The king asked me. The voice is stiff and slightly cracked. Everyone looks up and eats me in.

"We are discussing possible measures at the moment, focusing on His Royal Highness Prince Wang and His Highness Dagobad. As a result, if the kingdom and empire work together to meet the following three elements, or…"

I repeated the same explanation I gave the Dagobirds in the Empire. An early grasp of the nature of the demonic worm, the development of new weapons, and….

"The most important thing is the third. Attracting a herd of demonic worms to this place by any means"

I pointed to one area on the map. It is a land that is at the forefront of both the kingdom and the empire, but neither the kingdom nor the empire, where not a single human being currently lives, the realm of the flying dragon that we trespassed on earlier.

"We will put in the Royal Army from the south and the Imperial Army from the northwest to exterminate the herd of demonic worms. I think fighting in this place, where neither country is harmed, is the best we can possibly do at the moment."

I looked over at them all. The king and the prime minister only loosened their expression for a moment. But I'll think about it soon. Yes, this seemingly ideal strategy has too much uncertainty.

"Where geography is completely unknown, there is no way we can achieve a large-scale joint operation or anything like that in two countries"

It was Tenberg who raised the opposite voice. It is the most serious question. But......

"Currently, under the direction of Baron Fabius of the First Knights, the map experts you have attached to this expedition are investigating geography and creating maps"

Tenberg shut up about my words. Yes, they're both his men. Of course you know about Fumiko, but you know the skill. I bowed my head in my heart to Fabius. If a demon worm emerges sooner than expected, it will be sacrificed first.

"How do we prepare and transport the supplies the coalition needs?

said the Chancellor.

"We would like to respond as much as possible with standardisation of planned transport, efficiency of carriages, etc. As for food, the kingdom thinks that the empire should provide it to the Lord for demonic crystals."

I answered. The moulds of the bearings have to be increased in large quantities. As far as food is concerned, the burden on the West would be heavier from place to place. I saw Euphiria.

"The deputy ambassador's report also coincides with the selection of expected disaster sites by the witch princess and a new analysis that stands out in buildings with high damage"

Euphiria told the king. New analysis?

"From the words of the Imperial messengers who have accompanied us back home, it is clear that there is a significant shift towards an alliance"

Yeverg said.

"Your Majesty"

Grinisias asks the king for a decision. The king's eyes turned to me.

"Ricardo Vinder"

"Ha."

"Let's start with the hard work of others, the contribution to the kingdom of life is obvious"

"There is no annihilation either. This is how I am safely returning home. I believe your words are only worthy of His Royal Highness Craig and His Highness Fabius, who will remain beyond the Great River at your own peril."

I said.

"But there would have been a better plan. How should we reward this unprecedented merit?"

In the words of the king, the venue for the meeting is quiet. Not if you're saying that... I look at other participants, like I ask for help. But I noticed that everyone but Fulsey, who was reading through the report, was waiting for my answer.

I see, from the edge, does it look like I knew everything from the beginning?... By chance, it's the worst thing that's ever happened to me.

If you look closely, the king's hand is just squeezing Craig's letter. What the hell did you write?

Why is it that every time, every time I give credit, I am forced to cross the line?..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

"You don't need to reward me personally."

In my words, the king's face became more and more harsh. But don't worry, I won't say anything loyal or anything like that. In short, you wish I had the advantage.

"His Excellency Tenberg. Assuming an earlier strategy is adopted, where will be the rear base for coalition replenishment?"

I asked Tenberg a question. I hear the First Knights chief looked at the map and noticed my intentions. When I blued my face for some reason, I gave it a point on the map. That's just across the river, right at the point where we first landed.

"This means that if this plan succeeds, I... no. It will mean that enough benefits are secured for us"

It was named "An operation that somehow would have laid the foundations of the new city Central Garden if it had dealt with disaster".

Large quantities of supplies supporting both armies, the need to secure their supply routes and facilitate and reconfigure logistics, large quantities of warehouses. If we do it properly, we'll be distracted. All of that will be the top priority business that the two countries will jointly undertake.

Just for a moment, I feel like I've become a merchant of death who uses war to make money. Well, nobody loses it and it's good, right? When I smiled, the look on the face of everyone below the king attracted me for a moment.