The next morning, I was in the Omiya early in the morning.

He's in the King's office, checking the papers.

"I heard about yesterday's martial arts."

"I've never seen Gilbert make yesterday's commotion look like that."

"Fufufu, I haven't seen it directly. And, to a certain extent, 'I was expecting'."

"Ah... I see. I had a few hints in my other hand."

"I won't deny it."

"... so? How's the castle?

"There's less confusion than I thought. After what happened yesterday, I thought most of the bureaucrats would take the day off... but more than I expected, the bureaucrats were on duty."

I see. Does that mean it won't interfere with your normal work?

"Yes, that's right."

"Hmm... I see. Keep an eye on the bureaucracy."

"I was afraid.... ahh, and..."

"Anything?

"You will receive a report from others later, just in case... I will report on the nobles I have seen. To put it bluntly, it's a mess. Those attending the ceremony were in a hurry to prepare for their return from King's Land.... especially if you didn't attend the ceremony, you don't believe what happened yesterday, and you still despise Luceria."

"Fufufu... as expected. It would be so much easier if you could destroy yourself."

"Such an easy opponent. Especially the five Marquises, which are the biggest obstacle for you.... ahh, it's already the Four Marquises."

Gilbard laughed at that.

Like having fun, like trying me.

"... I see. Well, but... it's superimposed that there's still someone who cares about the rest. For that, I can relax the rest."

I also smiled back as I exhaled.

"I guess so. The more they are alarmed, the easier it is to predict their behavior."

Just at that moment, there was a knock from the door.

"Excuse me. The Marquis of Radford dispatch will be reporting soon!

The man who comes in wears a uniform and pays a splendid salute.

"Let's hear it.... what about the captivity of the Marquis of Radford?

"Successfully, the instruction was that all the lock-ups were completed. There is no riot so far, and there is no major disruption in the territory."

I see.... continue to be vigilant, considering the possibility of a remnant riot. And the bureaucrat who accompanied the squad... did Norman report anything?

"Nothing in particular. In a word, I only keep the legend of" safe clothing "."

I see. Thank you. "

"Yes! Excuse me."

He got out of the office in a twitchy move.

Gilbard opens his mouth when he is completely invisible.

"... now, the first stage is clear."

"Oh, that's right. The capture of those involved in the incident, the dispatch of troops, and the dispatch of bureaucrats from the rest of the faction. It was all finished yesterday, above all."

As planned... no, more than that.

I was relieved that it would take more time for the person concerned to be held captive.

"How soon will Norman take control of the Marquis of Radford?"

"Hmm... that's right. At the very least, if you don't let the regime continue to function under him, I'm in trouble. Having said that, we have already exhausted our prior discussion. The rest will depend on his execution."

Among the Marquis of Radford's Regents are my allies.

Throughout Tommy, I have already had many discussions with my allies in my letters.

Among them is the identification of "tasks and personnel that must be kept to a minimum in order to maintain the functions of territorial government", similar to that of the royal government.

On top of that, I've been arguing with them.

This means that Norman is heading to the Marquis of Radford with some advance information.

"... so I have to do what I can. Believe me, Norman, who went to the Marquis of Radford, and his collaborators in the Marquis of Radford."

"That's right. In the meantime, should we prepare ourselves to increase the success rate of Phase 2?"

"Hmm, that's right. In the meantime, I will order the governors to identify" duplicate work in another province. "... and get ready for the meeting?

"Of course, we're ready.... may I see you tomorrow for the final confirmation?

"Of course."

"I understand. Now, I'm ready, so if you'll excuse me."

Hmm.

As Gilbard leaves, I will resume my review of the materials at hand.

... I'll ask everyone later what I don't know.

Excuse me, Master Luxeria.

When I thought I heard a knock from the door, Alicia came in.

"... oh, Alicia. What's the matter with you?

"I thought it was time to take a break, so I brought you sweetness."

"Well, Alicia's sweetness! I was just tired and wanted sweetness."

"That's good. Today's sweetness isn't good! It's a cake made with cheese!

"Well... well! I love cheesecake. Stream stone, Alicia. You know exactly what I like."

Leave the paperwork aside and concentrate on Alicia's cake.

The moment I put the cake made of cream cheese into my mouth, the intense sweetness spread to my mouth.

The sourness of the accompanying berries is a good accent.

"Nh!! Delicious!"

After screaming unintentionally, I ate it in a confused way.

... a little, no, I can't help but behave quite badly.

After all, justice is the sweet thing when you're tired.

If that's what Alicia made, familiar with my tastes.

After all, the cake in front of me soon disappeared.

"... may I have a refill?

"Of course, I'll take it."

I didn't move at all today, so I thought for a moment... I'd get fat if I ate it, but I'm not lost.

After all, I ate all the cakes Alicia had prepared and then went back to work.