The Strategist Knows Everything

The King's capital of Velis is still at peace today.

Even today I was reading a book in the mansion I was given today.

Today was a little different.

"You're a rare customer."

"It's been a while. Lord Clay."

"Long time no see. Zach"

Zach, his comrade who fought with him in Albion, was smiling without worrying about his sleeping hair as usual.

While smiling bitterly at the unchangeability of it, I recommend Zach a chair.

"Why don't you take a seat?

"No, I stand. Anyway, you're noble now."

"You know what? Even you act as a liaison between Albion and Velis. I thought you were born.

"Well, thanks to you. Albion is understaffed."

"Is that ironic?

"It's pure."

Suggest the chair again with your hands as you speak.

You noticed. Zach sat in the chair like a bump.

"How long has it been?

"About a month or so."

"I see… it's time for my vacation to end."

"Yeah, this is a tough time. No country. You can't rest either. No...... should I say I can't rest because it's you? He's a dragon killer."

"Please don't. Wouldn't I be strong if they called me that? That was something we could do because we all had power, not mine."

"Well, if that's the case, let's leave it at that. So here's the thing… I'm here today to talk about the current state of Albion."

As expected.

It was more obvious than seeing the fire that such a story was than purposefully visiting me.

Perhaps the Duke is in the process of taking turns and reorganizing his army and ministers.

Sofia is at the centre of this.

A loss I can't help. I distract myself from Zach because of the guilt of being drawn to the Mansion by only one person.

However.

"Although it is my own personal view"

"You have the right to rest. If it had moved without rest, I would have recommended resting around. So I don't think it's necessary to feel a burden."

"How long have you been able to read people's minds?

"No way. It's just an observation. I tried to apprentice you."

Seeing Zach smiling, I laugh, too.

Makes my heart feel easier when you say so.

I just have to keep my mind tight.

Because what Zach is about to say isn't necessarily good.

"A few important points for now. His Majesty the King has been removed and a new King has been born."

"Are you the Duke of Leesberg?

"You have resigned yourself. I don't want my grandson to carry anything any more."

"Is that so………"

If the Duke of Leesberg becomes the Duke, Sophia automatically becomes the Duchess.

It will be a more important position now and freedom will be completely eliminated.

Well, did the Duke think and move about Sophia?

It's comforting to think that Albion has Sophia's side, too.

"Either the three remaining Dukes, Masefield, or Eccleston became the Duke, right?

"The Duke of Macefield has been out of the candidates for a lot of things. So the new royal family became the Eccleston family."

The fact that the Maysfield family is out of candidacy is definitely Eileen's influence first.

I hope he doesn't care.

"Right. Albion is going with the new system. How's Irene? Looks like it's time to get back?

Eileen, who had been influenced by Stratos' magic, had been in therapy for a long time.

But it's not strange that it's time to return in character.

If Eileen returns, Albion's defense will be the cornerstone.

As an albion of the new system, I would like people to return.

"That face...... something happened to her?

……

Seeing Zach with a face that doesn't float, there's a wave in my chest.

I don't want to hear it if possible.

She was used by Stratos and greatly hurt. I don't want you to face any more brutality.

"…… One of the four wise men, Eileen Masefield, has left the country. I don't know where he is."

"Running? Eileen?

"Yes."

Why, the word is repeated in my head.

Were you so shocked that you were manipulated? No, Eileen would try to make up for that humiliation with merit.

Running doesn't sound like Eileen.

"Why… would you like to know?

"Something to hang up on?

"Yes. Do you know about Irene's childhood training?

"Oh, I hear you had a battle death report in there in our fight with Knox. But we missed the Commander and Command back then. He's supposed to be alive..."

"No, his death has been confirmed...... He was being executed. In the name of Irene."

"!? What's the meaning of this?

"It's a fake order, of course. Perhaps Stratos made it a danger. Just in case you can't solve the magic trick on Irene."

A close human voice stands in the way of manipulative magic.

It's because manipulative magic isn't perfect either.

But that's why I can't believe I'm executing you in the form of Eileen's orders...

"Did Eileen find out……"

"Yes. I was terribly shocked and fell asleep, but then I disappeared. Where are you now...... A search party has been formed at Sofia's request, but we have not grasped the footsteps."

"Is that so… is that so?"

"Yes. And then the rebuilding of the army is centered around Dr. Sheba. Lady Randall, who lost one leg, is practically a retirement treatment, and the last four wise men are on the defense of the imperial border. Now it's the Empire that's at stake."

It was shocking information.

I can't believe that's happening.

Are you saying that the nail marks left by Stratos cast a great shadow on Albion?

"Hasn't your relationship with the Empire improved?

"For once, there are also anti-war factions in the Empire, so this is a situation where we are in contact with that faction now. However, the opinion that the weakened Albion should be attacked is deeply rooted and does not allow prediction."

"……… So you're here."

"Yes. I officially allied myself with Velis, but I don't have any military commitments. This time it's rooting for you."

"... I thought you wanted me to help you with something more than just bothering to tell you the hard current situation?

Given Zach's current position, he can't be free.

You must be craving more in return than you've told me so much.

And that's probably it.

"... it is very painful, could you please take over with His Majesty Kaguya? I can hardly get to the stage of talking to His Majesty and I'm struggling"

"Am I interrupted by the Council and the Chancellor? Well, from what they say, you deserve the problem with Albion."

Velis' system has changed dramatically.

Lady Caguya as head of the civil service, Bade the Chancellor, and Dio the Commander-in-Chief as head of the martial arts.

And a council that advises Master Kaguya.

These stiffen the area around Kaguya.

"Yeah, I understand that a lot. I don't think Velis has the right to help."

"I got the story. I'll try as much as I can. But I hope you don't expect it. The council doesn't really think I can speak or influence anything more than my position."

"What do you mean?

"I have a personal relationship of trust with Kaguya and Dio. It means it's not a good idea to do something with it. As a nobleman, I am the Count, and as a general. If you show any more presence, the council won't shut up."

"……… Heroes are hard too."

"You're a hero... maybe they really look at me that way"

Wartime heroes are troublemakers in ordinary times.

In them the war is over. You think it's time for politics from now on.

In fact, it's not wrong. But I don't know when the war will happen.

No one can resist the twists of the times. And there are others who manipulate the twist from the shadows.

"Zach. If I intervene in politics, they won't think much of me. So there are only a few things I can do to help. I want you to acknowledge that."

"I understand that. I'm just glad you could help."

"It would help if you said so. I just... I'd like to talk to you normally next time. Talk about how you feel."

"I hope so myself. I want a bright topic."

Zach and I smile bitterly at each other.

Shiatsu is the norm.

Zach is a disciple of Kensin Sheba. He will be applied to more and more important positions from now on.

If that happens, it will also increase the smudge. Neither do I.

So there are fewer opportunities to talk with ease.

Still, I can't help wishing.

He wants that kind of peaceful time to come.

"Oh, and a message from Lady Sophia."

"Sophia? What the hell kind of message is that?

"You get fat when you're too grumpy."

……

Apparently, my behavior is foreseeable.

I shrug my shoulders as I rub my plump stomach in my life over the past month.

"I'm no match for you"

"Yeah, women are strong all the time. Then do it yourself."

Saying so, Zach leaves the room graciously.

I dropped it off, and I rarely sat at the desk. It's been a long time.

"Now…… is it time to move"

Pick up the pen and start writing down your best plans for the future on the paper.

In fact, it won't work this way, but we need to make an effort to get as close to this as possible.

It's time to move again.