The reborn aristocrat is ambitious! "You've got pretty good status, give em to me"

Once the general policy was decided, the discussion proceeded on the treatment of the royalty and nobility.

There was something else to discuss, but it was not something that could be solved in a day.

It was dissolved for the time being, and I made time to talk about it within myself.

Isaac also needed time because the discussions with the Kingdom of Rockwell seemed to go well.

Isaac had someone else to meet.

― ― Villy, Neuisen's ambassador.

I have an important conversation with him, so I offer to see him.

With the call of the new king, Isaac, he responded quickly.

"Even though the King of the Rockwell Kingdom has been travelling, I've never been summoned..." If so, could you introduce me? "

The Kingdom of Rockwell is known to produce a wealth of underground resources.

Of course the dwarves who had recently started interacting with humans also knew that.

So it was only natural that he should be the first to think of “introducing Garrett”.

"Of course, I'll introduce you." After all, they are going to be part of the Reed Kingdom. ”

Oh, is that a good story to ask?

"I haven't officially announced it yet, but actually--"

Isaac briefly describes the situation.

Due to the current economic situation of the Rockwell Kingdom, it is planned to continue the flow of rendezvous with the Reed Kingdom.

Villy and her companions were surprised when they heard the explanation.

"I didn't think that one marriage would make such a big difference..." Congratulations. Are you asking us to consider a deal with the Kingdom of Rockwell? ”

“That's true, but there's something more important.”

Isaac sipped his tea and took a breath.

The most important thing to do is to give Villy time to get ready.

“In fact, the Republic of Farragut has concerns about violations of the truce agreement. It looks like the Dwarves may be enslaved.”

What the hell!

― ― Violation of the agreement.

Self-determination for each race is a major premise, although it may vary from region to region.

That's why the elves and dwarves around the Reed Kingdom were supposed to gather among their peers to create nations and villages.

Breaking that truce will also cause a war between the races.

“His Majesty Garrett told me that a dwarf is hidden in the city of Woden in this country. But don't be in a hurry."

"Why? Breaking the agreement is unforgivable!"

Villy stood up vigorously, clenching her fist.

It was an atmosphere that seemed to pop out of nowhere.

“That's why I just heard that I suspect it, too. We cannot unconditionally believe His Majesty Garrett when he talks about the Republic of Farragut. That is because, as I explained earlier, the relationship between the two countries is the worst. We may just be lying to the Reed Kingdom about the war, so we need time to make sure.”

Isaac didn't say, “I want you to help me attack the Farragut Republic.”

If you say that, you'll think, "I'm lying and trying to take you to the battlefield."

I want the power of the Dwarves, but it doesn't make sense to hurry and tear them up.

First of all, I was going to proceed in a way that would win their trust.

So now I'm showing caution.

"Also, I'd like to ask Neuy Eisen to do the checking." Whether there is no record of anyone remaining in the Republic of Farragut or its predecessor, the Kingdom of Wix. Because the relationship with the local residents was good, it is possible that they stayed on their own. Before we decide that this is a breach of the agreement, we should look into it as much as we can. If it's a mistake, it's going to be a big deal. "

"... that's true. Excuse me."

Villy sits back in her chair.

He was ashamed of himself in a hurry and dyed his cheeks a little red.

He also tries to calm down with a cup of tea.

"Also, there is one more thing I would like you to confirm with your home country." Could you tell me the percentage of gunpowder and how to make it? "

Villy's hand trying to drink tea stops.

But this is an important issue.

He does not answer immediately, and slowly summarizes his thoughts while drinking tea.

"It's like you know what the ingredients are."

Villy thought she should do something to check first.

I have some idea how to make gunpowder.

But don't make an early start.

I just did.

Nothing is more foolish than repeating the same mistakes.

Therefore, checking first was a priority.

"I know." Sulfur, salt, charcoal. "

I expected Isaac to hear it back.

That's why I'll give you time to answer.

But Villy's eyes couldn't afford it.

A steep gaze was directed at Isaac.

"By and large, it's thought that Sieghardt leaked it." That's not true. ”

Denied by Isaac, Villy regained a bit of calm.

“If you've heard from Sieghardt, you know how to make it. It's not a leak from a dwarf."

Then it was the pistons and the merchants in and out of Neuisen who were suspicious.

It is likely that someone from the dwarf has told me.

Isaac gave Isaac a fuzzy smile.

“It doesn't mean you stole the information. This is also the power of science."

Kagaku, is that you?

"Is it easy to understand what the alchemist is doing?" It is a discipline to predict what drugs to mix and what reactions to have. I'm also studying science from a pistol. If you recognize the existence of gunpowder, you can inversely derive which drugs are needed. ”

Villy took a breath.

― ― Determine the raw material by counting backwards from the finished product.

It seems easy at first glance, but how difficult it is.

Because we have to think about not only the raw materials, but also what kind of process we are going through.

"But I don't know if I have to try the formula. But if there were casualties in the experiment, wouldn't it be troubling?"

"Is that why you want to tell me..."

(Is that a quid pro quo to help our fellow countrymen?)

Villy thought so.

Otherwise, it shouldn't be brought out with stories like "The Dwarves are enslaved."

Whatever happened, I had to consult my own country.

“We plan to establish the Reed National Institute of Physics and Chemistry in the near future. This is the organization that systematizes and generalizes chemistry. In return for telling us the percentage of gunpowder, we are also looking to accept researchers from the dwarves. I'll help you, but Pamela will be your director.”

"Her Majesty the Queen..."

(That means we're going to put a lot of effort into the lab.)

Pamela is said to be an ideal queen who is smart and well cared for.

Still, there were limits.

Just because you can study doesn't mean you're good as a researcher.

I'm sure she wanted to put on the queen's foil, considering how she decided to marry Isaac.

Villy thought so.

Then this story is not a bad one.

R&D requires human resources and equipment, but budget is the most needed.

If Isaac wants to “put a foil on Pamela,” then the research budget shouldn't be bigger.

Besides, dwarves are good at refining existing technologies, but they are not good at developing new ones.

It would be of great benefit to dwarves if they could share the results of their research.

“I think it's okay for us to provide funding. However, it is expected that many people will be worried about the misuse of gunpowder. I would ask you to consider the possibility of opposing the use of gunpowder in order to find out if there were any people left in the Farragut republic.”

"Of course, I intend to." What do you mean you didn't tell me when you prepared the price! 'Intimidation is an extortion. At that time, I will give up and let you experiment here. "

Isaac's words were like, "We're almost done."

Villy thinks about what that means.

(Does that mean you're walking over here?)

The first thing that came to mind was that they were making concessions in consideration of their relationship with the Dwarves.

Even though she was able to develop herself, Isaac begged her to teach her.

In order to protect the Dwarf's face, I abandoned the honor of developing it on my own.

The next thing that came to my mind was a line of defense against being told that I had stolen technology.

If you ask the dwarf side about the blending ratio, you can say, "You taught me."

You can crush sparks that are going to be a struggle between the two countries.

And finally, I thought it would be a vigilance not to be hostile to the Dwarves.

If the Republic of Farragut had truly enslaved the Dwarves, Neuyzen would have a bad feelings not only for that country, but also for the humans of the Reed Kingdom.

Having bad feelings for the human race itself is a well-expected situation.

We may want to maintain a friendly mood with the Reed Kingdom through technical exchanges.

(In any case, I have to look up to my home country's instructions. And I must tell you that Isaac is still an unwary opponent.)

From the presence of gunpowder, it is not possible for ordinary people to inversely determine the raw materials.

Not only as a politician, but also as a researcher.

The only salvation is Isaac's friendliness to the Dwarves.

If I had been hit on my own, I would have held my head by now.

But Villy also said to Isaac, "I know the ingredients, but how do I make them? If you knew that you were bothered, you would have had a different impression even if you had shown a spare attitude.

However, he was upset by the dwarf's slave story and material, and looked at Isaac bigger than the actual statue.