Isaac heads to the separate room with Morgan and Margaret.
Awkward silence was coming on the move.
The hallway to Morgan's room just seemed like a way to Isaac's death row.
When he gets to the room, Morgan makes him prepare booze and pay for it.
When I poured my share of Margaret and myself rampantly into the glass, the two drank gleefully.
"Most things can be swallowed as liquor dishes. But you can't swallow what happened today."
"Right. Too many things have happened."
Margaret pours wine.
Now I don't drink like I do, but slowly start drinking while enjoying the fragrance.
"I didn't know Isaac was still thinking about Pamela. Oh, I don't need an excuse for a misunderstanding or anything. So, tell me honestly how far you're getting ready."
Morgan shows Isaac an attitude he can't afford.
Usually, I would have said it a little more roundabout.
But all this time, I wanted to talk straight.
Isaac wondered if we should be honest.
This is such a big problem as a handkerchief problem.
Honestly, I don't know what will happen.
But there was one thing that bothered me.
(Tell me honestly how far you're getting ready? Before you get mad at me for asking if I really like Pamela, or what's wrong with loyalty to the royal family, why are you asking me that?
Let's start with a scolding scene.
Yet he asks me how ready I am.
Isaac felt the order was strange.
Then I begin to wonder if I should be honest with you about the whole thing.
We have to talk about it someday.
I think it's an opportunity to tell you a little early.
"It's to the point where it's going to have some purpose. Now I'm just trying to focus the Marquis Wilmente family on my side. It's not about persuasion, it feels like creating a situation where you have to be on your side, before Lord Wilmente realizes it..."
I don't tell you everything all of a sudden, though.
Give out the names of those who don't seem to have a problem getting involved, and see how it goes first.
"Right. Marquis Windsor and Marquis Wallick would be easy to draw into the allies. You mean you're working with the hardest people?"
Morgan slaps the table tonnes with his right index finger.
He looked like he was thinking of something.
As for Isaac...
"Inform the royal family, the Marquis Welrod requests to be missed"
- Better if they don't say so.
In that mood, I had to wait silently for Morgan to say something.
"What about Pamela at heart? Are you satisfied if you get it with all your strength?
Margaret has been asking questions because Morgan is thinking.
"Be good friends with Mr. Pamela...... he was. In this case, I have to explain to you that women don't seem to have any maneuvers."
"So is that. From a woman's point of view, 'You liked me, didn't you? Why are you holding out on other women?"
I can still tell if I was only getting my hands on Lisa, Tiffany, or Bridget.
But Loretta and Amanda and the others are less dated than they are, so they give the impression that they are really gradually getting their hands around them.
Margaret also showed a certain understanding of Pamela's contempt for Isaac.
Though I know that Isaac has also given the impression that women are not sloppy, I thought it would be difficult to solve the misunderstanding because I had made that impression from time to time.
"After all, love has rekindled since we started seeing each other in college?... Ah. Speaking of which, you've been working hard to get Pamela for a long time. I'll change the question. Could it be that since the time of the iron ore deal, you've been trying to build up your track record to take Pamela away?
"That's what I did to remind Dennis of the imitation I licked on your father. Since I met Mr. Bridget, I've tried to capitalize on the strengths of having interactions with elves."
"I see...... So you were trying to distract the elves because you liked soy sauce and miso."
Isaac just really likes soy sauce and miso, but apparently they thought that was a shame.
Margaret couldn't help but think it was delicious.
Morgan, who was listening to the two conversations, exhales a deep sigh.
"I heard you went into the woods to eat pine mushrooms, but you were really to make contact with the elves. I didn't know my five-year-old was moving so calculated...... No, I've always thought of him as a smart kid, but I guess I shouldn't have thought he was that much of an actionary. So the encounter with Pamela woke up the blood of the Marquis of Welrod..."
A sip of wine keeps Morgan talking.
"If we think what we've been doing is for Pamela, we have a point. Remind Dennis of the difference in character in the iron ore deal and pawn him. And using Dennis, he let the nobles under his umbrella run wild thinking he would cooperate with Melinda. Neither would Melinda have thought that a favourable situation had been prepared for Isaac. When I found out that supporting Nathan at the age of ten was a huge part of it, I was desperate."
Morgan rides herself out and stares closely into Isaac's eyes.
"Are you trying to make the same thing royal?
His eyes contain no emotions such as anger or disappointment.
That was strange to Isaac.
But that made me feel like it would be okay to be honest with you.
"... Yes"
"Right."
Morgan puts his arms together and sits deep in the chair.
But he's less responsive than Isaac thought.
If they ask, "I'm thinking of treason against the royal family," everyone should be surprised and lose their hips.
Yet all I have to do is think, "Well, what shall I do?"
On the contrary, Isaac startles me more with "what do you mean".
"If you wanted Pamela, it could have been a postwar merit award or not this reward... No matter how much you want to take care of a girl's feelings, you have to -"
Margaret put it that far and then shut up as if she'd noticed something.
"No, I can't do that. Jason, deprived of his fiancée, is bound to be unhappy with Isaac. Thinking about the future, you wouldn't want to imitate Jason continuing to resent you. So, either after you take Pamela, or at the same time, you'll be aiming for the throne so you don't rot afterwards. So I guess you didn't ask for it as a reward"
Morgan continues the conversation instead of Margaret.
Isaac trembled as he was seen through his thoughts.
(If they knew what was going on, it would have been such an easy plan to spot...)
I tried so hard to figure it out for myself, but if the lines were connected, they would spot it quickly.
I feel sorry for myself and I almost cry.
But at the end of the day, we have to do it right.
Now is the time to look good.
"Even though it's to comfort Tiffany, it's my fault that I had a plan that I'd find out so lightly with that one word. Please report to Your Majesty."
"... why should I report it?
"What?"
- I decided to be ready, but I got word back that I was going to waste that readiness.
Isaac thought it was something he would ask "the Marquis Welrod family to help me because I would give him a fool who was thinking of conspiring against him".
But he said he wouldn't do that.
The very simple answer that came to Isaac's mind was "because I'm family".
"Is it that you don't want to lose your heir grandson?
"That's one reason."
Morgan nods, um.
But Isaac goes on to ask questions because there are other reasons.
"... if you're going to give up on Pamela right now, does that mean you don't have to take care of it like you're giving me away on purpose?
"There's that too."
"............... Is it something that would be better if you let me get engaged around His Highness Loretta anyway and help for the house?
"I don't even have that idea."
Morgan exhales once again.
"How can you give me a simpler answer?"
"Is it easy?
That being said, I find it very difficult to think about in this situation.
If you think about it easily, all I can think of is "because I'm family".
But that seems to be one reason, so anything other than family sentiment should have a huge impact.
Isaac remembered what Morgan said earlier.
He was calling it "Jason".
"... do you hate the royal family?
"Exactly"
Morgan makes a "finally get it" face.
Seeing that face, Isaac remembered several surprises this day.
"No, what, uh... Relationships seemed good, such as accepting apologies lightly…"
"Can you put an attitude like 'I hate you' on the table in public? I keep my grievances in my chest. Besides, I'm not the only one who's unhappy. There are those who are dissatisfied with Elias, whether civilian or martial. Well, it's mostly your fault."
"Is it mine!?
(Don't feel surprised for the rest of your life just today...)
Besides, it still feels like it's going to surprise me.
But this was a pleasant surprise.
Isaac felt like he was about to end the day with a smile.
"Well, there's something the famous Lord Enfield doesn't even know. But, well, that doesn't help either. Students don't know anything about the royal palace. I want you to talk to me too."
Knowing what Isaac doesn't know, Morgan gives a proud look.
"Areas. Every time I do, I bring you up. For example, he told the marshal," Ford Marshal and Ford Four Heavens were no big deal either. It's enough to beat a fourteen-year-old 'or something. You know what the martial arts officers thought then?
"Indirectly, some of you must have felt like they were saying, 'You're even inferior to your children'."
"That's right. Well, some of them will resent you for ending the war alone, but the majority are unhappy with Elias for making insensitive remarks"
I'm guessing Morgan also has something insensitive to say at his root.
I am no longer attached to "Your Majesty" or "Your Highness".
"Is that your grandfather too?
"Ah......"
When it came to himself, Morgan caged his mouth once.
But I think I should talk to Isaac, open my mouth.
"It is very difficult to hold diplomatic negotiations in the Reid Kingdom today. This is your fault too. There are as many cards that make other countries give way, but there are no cards that give way to other countries. The current situation is too favourable. You know why that's so hard?
Morgan asks Isaac how to ask questions as if they were going to cause problems.
Even Isaac found out that this was a test.
If you can't answer to this extent, they don't think you can risk getting Pamela.
Isaac draws attention to the fact that Morgan needs a proper answer here.
"Once or twice, it's a good idea to stick this one to favorable terms. But if it continues, you become dissatisfied. If you grow up saying, 'We're sending reinforcements to help you do it, so give us better terms,' one day your current allies could form a coalition to become enemies. You will also have to make deals that satisfy your opponent in moderation. I think a story that you can say to your opponent, 'Let's give it up this time' is also necessary for the security and prosperity of the Kingdom of Lead"
"Uhm, you're right"
Morgan nods.
Apparently, you were satisfied with Isaac's answer.
"The day you let the balloon jump into the conference room. I would have called missions from other countries that day. That's what I suggested. The situation surrounding the Reid Kingdom is too favourable. One reason for this is that they interact with elves and dwarves. So I thought I'd teach other countries how to get along with elves and dwarves."
Then Morgan started telling me why.
Dwarves gather and live on a national basis, but elves live on a village basis.
At best, it is only about the size of a small regional luxury.
As a result, the elves live in places bordering countries or in large forests existing in the country.
But what are you thinking because there is no AC?
I don't know what thoughts you have about humans.
It was horrible that those who did not know what they were thinking lived right next door.
So Morgan decided to teach his allies how to get along with the elves.
This ensures that, for the time being, there will be no difficulty in the shortage of material to be conceded to other countries.
And by actively teaching humans and elves how to get along, we can enhance the reputation of the Reid Kingdom.
It wasn't a bad story for Elias seeking fame either.
"What do you think he said when he asked me what this suggestion would be? 'Well, isn't that a good idea? Lord Enfield thought of that?' Don't be ridiculous!
You must have remembered when Elias told you.
Morgan slapped his fist on the table.
An empty wine glass collapses and breaks.
Reflectively bizarre with sound, but Isaac was in a situation where he didn't care if the wine glass broke.
Because something more disturbing is happening in front of me.
Wait for my grandfather's words so they don't get overheard.
"Isaac was the one who created the incentive to interact with elves and dwarves. And it was Isaac who prepared the conditions that made him want to interact. So I know how to appreciate Isaac. But who made the resumption of AC feasible from there? Who created the conditions under which friendly relations could continue in the long run? That's not Isaac. It's us!
Morgan's tone gradually gets rough.
Isaac watched with a serious look as his grandfather heated up.
"And when he heard you made the dragon look good, he said," If Lord Enfield graduates, you can retire soon. "It's like if I had you, I'd just say I'm used to it! Why would he do anything? Is he called King Sage? That is thanks to the hard work of many nobles. I don't care about forgetting that and taking an attitude that you should be alone! Why should I stick out my lovely grandson to someone like that? In the old days, I don't have an in-laws to do that to him now!
Even if one word at a time could be forgiven, I guess I couldn't forgive it because of my accumulated dissatisfaction.
It seems Elias, contrary to Isaac, had accumulated dissatisfaction under his ministry.
Morgan's words were the most delightful here these days.
- The nobleman's heart is away from Elias.
- Plus, including my grandfather.
I thought I was going to be framed for seeing Pamela bother my head, but I was going to see the opposite.
- Exactly.
I may never get lucky like this again.
But I just can't be happy in front of the two of you.
I chew my lips, and I can almost laugh.
The figure appeared to Morgan and Margaret to be "the figure of a grandson who is regretting having his grandfather cocked".
The glass is broken, so Morgan takes a sip of wine directly from the bottle.
And take a deep breath once to calm your mind.
"Honestly, I don't care about Jason either. If you want Pamela, do as you please. But I can't just admit imitations like crushing the Marquis Welrod family. You and I wouldn't want to imitate Kendra standing on the execution bench, would we?
No matter how much Elias doesn't like it, Morgan doesn't have it, just like he's going to allow Isaac to act until he puts the fate of the house on the line.
So keep the nail firmly stabbed there.
"Of course, I don't want to imitate that. I was going to give up if I didn't have a plan purpose.... But what about your grandmother, regardless of her grandfather's dissatisfaction? After all, aren't you being slated for loyalty to the royal family?
I wanted to tell you about the plan, but before that, Isaac got worried about Margaret.
Except if Morgan was spilling his work stupidity on his wife, which is going to be important so far.
If you're stupid to your boss, you can overlook it, but if you're treason to the royal family, you can't normally overlook it.
Isaac was afraid of the possibility of being reported to the royal family by his grandmother.
Margaret smiles when she sees Isaac worried.
That invincible grin makes Isaac freak out.
"Why do you think I'm wondering if I'll inform the Reid royal family? I am certain that I pledge my allegiance to the royal family, but that is the Fartil royal family. I'm not a lead royal. Why should I bother to inform the Reid Royal Family?"
But I didn't have to worry about that.
Morgan was talking in front of her because she didn't have to worry about leaking the story.
There's a reason for that.
"... isn't your wife close to Her Highness the Queen?
"That's right. Your Royal Highness is doing well. But I'm not family. If you're family or friends, you won't even have to figure out which one to choose."
"Yep..."
To the idea of being too dry, Isaac pulled.
It's convenient for me, but because it was too shocking a line.
"Since I was married to the Marquis of Wellrod, my first priority has been the Marquis of Wellrod. Next is the Marquis of Sonicroft. What's wrong with putting blood muscle survival first? What I have done so far is to survive and stabilize the Marquis Welrod family. That would also help the Marquis of Sonicroft and help the kingdom of Fatil. Things have priorities. The Reid Royal Family is just not so high ranked."
Margaret explains why to Isaac.
But that just ended up emphasizing that I have a dry mindset.
But the idea isn't wrong.
The survival of the house is a basic idea for the nobility.
Big and small. What everyone has.
She just talked without hiding it.
I just talked about this with my kindness for Isaac: "I'm on my side".
"Isaac, I don't know what you're thinking. But if you tell me, I might be able to help you in some cases. Even for me, I'd rather work under you than that guy anyway. Under a man who will give proper recognition to the work of a civilian."
"Grandpa..."
- I'm not such a fine man.
That's what I'd like to say and deny, but the emotion of having my grandfather say that much is stronger.
Isaac just didn't do what he thought in his previous life, "I didn't want you to do this to my boss."
Such behavior was appreciated and he told me he wanted to work under him.
I feel like my previous struggles have paid off, and my tears are going to spill.
Isaac tried to talk about the plan he had in mind.
But I was interrupted by the sound of knocking on the door of the room.
"Father, if you're going to scold Isaac, let me be present."
I can hear Randolph.
I guess I've come to scold Isaac with me as a father.
"See you next time for more information."
"Right."
Even if Morgan didn't tell me, I wasn't going to tell Randolph.
For better or worse, it is a character not suitable for this kind of talk.
After discussing it with Morgan and the others, he wasn't the one to talk to at this stage.
"Get in."
Confirming the common perception that we would be behind on Randolph, Morgan allowed Randolph to enter the room.
"Sit there."
And nod to sit next to Isaac.
As Randolph is told, sit in the designated seat.
"Just fine. I was just about to call you."
Of course, this is a lie.
But it wasn't a lie that I had to talk to Randolph.
"Why didn't you stop talking! It must be your role as a father!
"What, me..."
Suddenly the conversation goes off in a different direction than I thought, and Randolph shows confusion.
"What if Isaac says to someone 'take responsibility'? I'll explain later. I should say enough. What if I didn't forget about Melinda?
"No, I haven't forgotten that..."
Randolph's eyes swim, though he excuses himself that way.
He said publicly to Melinda, once sent back from the Kingdom of Rockwell, "I'll take it from you".
That's why I had to marry Melinda.
Isaac was in a similar position this time.
If I had leaked a word to someone that I would "take the handkerchief and take the blame that made me expect it," Lisa could have been in a position like Lucia.
An experienced Randolph himself should have stood around not to.
Morgan is to blame for that.
"I've come to scold Isaac fine. But don't bother asking me to put my deeds on the shelf. You should repent of the past and point him out not to let your son take the same path. Reflect too."
"Yes, that's right......"
- When I came to scold Isaac, I became the curse of being scolded.
Randolph thinks narrowly of his shoulder.
Seeing that look, Isaac was feeling nostalgic.
(Speaking of which, I was pissed off with you after Bridget's knee-kicking incident)
Sounds good when it comes to common memories, but the content itself is not a very good memory.
But not this time.
He pretends to be scolded in appearance, but it was Isaac's chance to get a comforting ally.
I didn't think of any way to get the help of my family, so I'd like to take this chance of a thousand things.
And most importantly, finding out that this was not all bad was a big help to Isaac.