The hero magician wants to relax. He was too active and targeted for his life, so we'll start over.

Releasing the Yale River - in my words, King Emmanu has a strange face.

Is that river still connected to each other?

The Yale River runs north and south between the Kingdom of Verrillard and its neighbor, the Kingdom of the Riviera. It is connected to the Norte Sea to the north and to the Gulf of Davis to the south.

“However, that river is accessible by small boats, but not by large, open-ocean vessels.”

I took the map out of the storage and spread it out on my desk.

The breadth of the Yale River flowing between the two countries allows multiple boats to pass through, but there were about two places where the breadth of the river had narrowed, in particular.

"There is a bridge that connects the two countries. It's an old bridge, very sturdy, but it's not high enough for a sailboat to be particularly impassable.”

In addition--I traced it around the middle of the Yale River.

“The area around here is shallow, and large ships are at risk of stranding.”

“Hmm. So opening up the Yale River is a reference to the passage of this big ship?”

"That's right."

But it's impossible to get through, isn't it?

Because of the bridge and the shallow water.

Yes, it's impossible. When I deployed the Magnetic Powered Seagoing Vessel in the Norte Sea, I thought I'd be able to get south through the Yale River.

The investigation found that there were obstacles that prevented the movement of the battleships and aircraft carriers using the river. Of course, this is a case of a watercraft, and it has nothing to do with an airship going through the air.

“Yes, but if large vessels are allowed to pass through this river, the trade route will change and my country, Verrillard, will become a trading hub.”

"Learn more"

King Emmanu asked for an explanation. I showed you another map. It is a world map of the whole Ordoz continent. The mayor of Klebayan opened his eyes to this. I'm sure I've never seen such an elaborate map before.

“We have the oceans to the north and south, but because they are both deep like inlets, trading vessels moving along the continental coast did not actively enter the land.”

In this world, ships basically took a route close to land. The open ocean is very dangerous with large sea beasts, and the sailboats moved near the coast, which is a shallow sea.

However, the Norte Sea, which is shaped like a cove, is notoriously short-cut by crossing the strait, which is a relatively short entrance and exit.

This is the same for Davis Bay in the south. Ships that want to avoid the open ocean will come, but ships aiming at the distant southern continent will not stop in the Veliard Kingdom, which is located in a deep place, in order to shorten the schedule and reduce costs.

“However, when the Yale River becomes passable by large trading vessels, the route through the Yale River becomes a shortcut route, which is used by many trading vessels.”

The Norte Sea and Davis Bay are almost inland, and there are fewer large aquatic organisms. It is relatively safe to use as a route.

... Irregulars have lost Kraken in the Norte Sea before, but it's rare, and the pirate problem appears everywhere if you move around the coast, so there's no such thing as a lot of it.

“When a trading ship stops by, it drops money for supplies and business. If foreign imports are increased, they will be somewhat cheaper and more available than before, and if we can export what other countries want, we will win foreign currency.”

The development of a great country. It's just that something that hasn't been involved before has arrived, and there's an opportunity for business. If people come and use it actively, that amount of money will also move.

I'll leave from all over the continent on the map and take turns following the course of my journey. The route from the Kingdom of Verrillard to the countries to the west, the countries to the north, and the Southern Continent was definitely faster via the Yale River.

Shortening the schedule will also save food for the crew. Coastal mobility is easy to get to, but the more you travel, the more supplies you consume and procure.

However, if we can reduce the number of supplies, the cost will be higher. This is a good story for a merchant.

On the route through the Yale River, the coast of the Kingdom of Verrillard is almost invariably used as a resupply base. It must be on the right route.

"Oh, so the expansion of the port facility in Zantrunk--"

The mayor couldn't have spoken out.

"Is it a cloth stone for this!? Wonderful!"

In the dawn of this magnificent plan, the town of Zantrunk will flourish as a great base. It is easy to imagine it. It's no wonder the mayor got excited.

King Emmanu was cautious, though.

"It would be very profitable for my country if it were realized." But what about reality? The bridge needs to be demolished or rebuilt. The same is true of the shallows, but above all, I don't think Riviel is silent. "

"You are right, Your Majesty."

I nodded.

“The Yale River is also the border between Riviera and our country. I hear you've been very vigilant in keeping us away from each other's lands.”

Both sides were quite nervous, such as fishing for river fish and transporting them by small boats. In some regions, armed groups landed and raged, and there were not many skirmishes.

But now the Kingdom of the Riviera has made an alliance with the Kingdom of Verrillard.

We are taking a coordinated course against a common enemy, the Great Empire. In addition, when royalty holds several meals a week, King Emmanuelle and King Passé are becoming personally close.

The most important thing is...

"King Passepartout is trying to get me and Princess Avril engaged."

Yeah, that's it.

King Emmanu's face turned sinister.

My step wife will be Allie, but she can also be the Second Lady, so King Passy is trying to marry me.

In other words, the royalty in both countries has never been better.

In the future, if a son is born between me and Princess Avril, he will be related to the royal family of the Kingdom of the Riviera and will have the right to inherit the throne. Therefore, King Emmanu could not intervene without hindrance, considering the possibility of intervening indirectly in his neighbor. It is painful and itchy.

He was surprised at us when he saw the Mayor of Klebayan.

"... I don't need to talk to Riviel until there's a formal announcement."

I understand, my lord.

The Mayor can't hide his agitation. In the world, I'm engaged to Avery, the princess of this country. I can't help but be surprised when I come there and get engaged to a princess from another country.

That's what it's all about.

“To be honest, the development and maintenance of the Yale River will come about if my Willidis forces intervene. However, it will not be easy for local people to understand the relationship between the two countries, which has been skirmishing and struggling.”

Such as the matter of fishing grounds, robbery and violence when boarding the other country, clash, etc...

“In addition, local construction may raise opposition. It's a traditional bridge, and it's hard to see more foreign ships coming and going."

"Hmm..."

"Above all, the majority of the Yale River is western territory." It was the territory of Marquis Ricken. Even though it is a problem in the Southern Realm, it is not interesting to intervene here. "

Marquis Ricken is not as conservative as the former Marquis of the South. You probably don't like new things much anyway.

We need to make adjustments.

King Emmanu nodded.

"If you say you can, I'll just ride on it. Tell me what you need and I'll arrange it."

His Majesty is enthusiastic about my proposal. This back shield is very large.