- That's an amazing story.

I told Peach to gasp. At first it seemed quite important now that we were talking about the extent to which we had guided slave traders and had them carry slaves from the empire for trading purposes.

"But then I feel like I know the Imperial Knights are after us."

But as Kyle said, if you were thinking so much, you'd also be good at deliberately sending the Nagares to the Empire and trying to involve and capture the Imperial Knights on it.

"So that's what you wanted us to do when Elga ordered us to be involved."

"Right. Moreover, this story is a mystery that has been brightened by the information provided by Akdork's side, so if we proceed as the prospect suggests, Akdork's position will not be affected, but rather appreciated as a helpful actor who led the case to a resolution."

Nagare replies to Rosa's remarks.

"... maybe that's the second purpose?

Then Bitchet stares at Nagare, and asks again. Nagare told me that the story earlier was the primary purpose. This means that Akdork still has some other idea, which he seemed to want to confirm.

"No, you can also see raising your own rating as your primary purpose. The second purpose is rather to keep the Greenwood and Mountstom territories in hand, which is the second purpose."

Peach opens his eyes wide to the story and utters words.

"You're getting a lot bigger again. But is that possible? And I can't believe Akdork ruled three territories on his own."

"... no, it's not. Understood. Because of this, Akdork used the power of bonding to increase his connections. The aim is to find the same ideas as you, that is, collaborators. And give precedence to nobles with a greater say -"

"Yes, in addition to that, if this case is admitted as a feat, Akdork's own voice will also be easier to reach. That would make it easier for Akdork to conspire with other aristocrats and recommend the next Lord of Greenwood and Mountstom."

"Ah! Right! That way, even if Akdork doesn't get his territory himself, if he puts someone whose breath hung on the Lord's throne..."

"Well, you mean it's no different than Akdork actually ruling."

Each one of them will spin their words early in the arrow, leading them to one conclusion.

"Right. And that would be Akdork's second aim."

"... there is also a third that means second?

"Yeah, it's a prediction, but I'd rather see you thinking about something bolder than that. So we're trying to keep the important territories of Greenwood and Mountstom in our hands."

"Huh? But, Doctor, are just two territories that important?

Frem asked a small question. Getting two territories that were formerly Count territory is also a pretty good thing, but still didn't seem to pin on Flem.

"... it's not a matter of freshness. Mountstom is one of the best gemstone collections in the Kingdom of Bahr. It would be a powerful source of funding if we could hold it down there. And Grinwood, almost in the heart of the kingdom, this territory leads to an expansion of sales channels. If we can substantially add these two territories to the Istfence, it would be tantamount to dominating the eastern part of the kingdom for Akdork."

"The domination of the eastern part of the kingdom is starting to stink."

"You wouldn't be wrong to predict a peach. If we go that far, Akdork will attack us all at once."

"What the hell do you mean you're going to attack?

"Yes, Akdork disliked non-human races and, furthermore, he hoped that the old system would be incorporated again. And it draws in something with similar ideas, and in some cases it takes in. On top of that, if we do what we expected, we'll have important areas of the east in our hands, and we'll be able to count on the back of the empire. So Akdork will raise this issue, saying that the problems caused by Elga and Opal were caused by distortions arising from the current distortions of slavery. If we continue with the old system, there can be no such thing as purposeful attempts to buy slaves in the dark, and this never happened."

Nagare meditates and answers. Then Peach raised his voice in an unexpected manner.

"Huh!? It's not that lame!

"Yes, I'm not convinced by the boulders."

"I can't believe the previous slavery was better, I don't think there are any people who would follow me for saying that!

And Rosa and Flem also expose their anger by being a peach. As for Kyle, he showed a strange face even if he didn't pinch his mouth.

"... Indeed it is. But I'm wrong. I'm not wrong. It doesn't matter if we go that far. If Akdork sues aloud and the aristocrats who agree with it come together, that's fine."

"Yes, by the time we get to that point, we'll already have meals, so anything that agrees with him will have been drawn to the territory of Akdork jurisdiction."

"But the kingdom won't recognize it, will it?"

So Kyle also pinched his mouth anxiously. If that were to happen, it wouldn't bother him to be a half-beast man.

"... I won't admit it first. But I know that."

"You're right. Akdork complains about it after finding out that the kingdom won't recognize him. so as to make it easier for the Empire to intervene"

"Huh? And the Empire!

Peach marvels. You didn't think the name of the empire would come up here or something.

"Yes, an empire. Of course, at that stage, the Empire will not have done what it stands for, but it will do to the extent that it fully supports and supports Akdork. And when that happens, perhaps, first Akdork declares independence."

"Doh, Independence -"

"My head is going to boil ~"

"Oh! There's hot air coming out of Rosa's forehead ~"

So far, it seems that Rosa's understanding has finally exceeded her tolerance.

"But really, you're moving in a hell of a direction."

"... but possible enough. Not to mention if Nagare says so."

"No, because mine is only a prediction"

"So, but did you mean that Akdork's ultimate purpose was to create a country independently?

"No, independence is only the previous stage of the real purpose. It's like making a basement. Just making it independent in the first place won't do the Imperial side much good."

Uniformity can't hide its surprise at the stunning fact of jumping out of Nagare's mouth.

"Huh? So what's Akdork's ultimate goal?

And once again, Peach asks Nagare.

"Yes, the ultimate purpose of Akdork is - to seize the king's throne and obtain the Kingdom of Barr itself"

Almost everyone opened their mouths gently to Nagare's answer to it and solidified.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah! Does that mean Akdork is plotting treason against the king?

And a peach that puts a lot of time between them and raises a voice of amazement.

"That's what happens."

Nagare, who answers that lightly, but compared to the seriousness of the matter, Nagare has been settling down all the time.

"But I don't know how reckless it is to do that - no matter how much Akdork says he has the ability to bond, I don't know about treason..."

"... the power of bondage has nothing to do with it if the story goes that far. Besides, even if you look unscrupulous in the wind of Akdork and Kingdom, if you replace it with Kingdom vs. Empire, the story will change."

Kyle, although apparently Nagare's reasoning, was also a little skeptical that far. But the fact that Bitchet also showed his consent makes that look somewhat tight.

"Well, so Akdork is trying to get into the empire."

Peach pulled his jaw like the good luck said in Peach. I guess he thought that if it was just Akdork, it wouldn't be an unlikely story if the Empire were to join the story anyway.

"Come on, but isn't that why you're not shutting up about a continental union when you do that?

But here's Frem's opinion. Certainly not a serene story when it comes to empire vs. kingdom. It doesn't seem strange if the League moves.

"… subtle. There is no doubt that the Empire will be involved. But there is a good chance that he will refrain from acting ostensibly and publicly say that it is for rescue and rescue in front of the building. If we decide that it is only the Akdork side that is contending, it can only be seen from the outside to the extent that civil unrest has occurred. Then it's hard to move as a continental federation."

"What the hell is that, a continental league for?"

Flem told me to throw up when I heard the story.

"... I know how you feel, but it's true. Even in the Eins Empire in the north, the emperor dies, fighting among his brothers over the throne of the next emperor. But the League doesn't interfere in such things"

"Well, an organization called the Continental Coalition is positioned as an organization for the whole continent, so if you're judged for every dispute that's going on within a single country, you can't move as an organization."

The bigger it is as an organization, as Nagare put it, the easier it becomes. Conversely, I guess we can also say that both the Empire and Akdork have successfully put holes in that coalition.

Especially if the conversation goes according to plan.

"Organizations are troublesome, and because they're like that, the Empire makes them good."

Peach also says in a grumpy manner. But if the Empire's aim is there, it's understandable.

Although the Empire once tried to invade the Kingdom of Bahr, the skilful diplomatic strategy on the part of the Kingdom ended in failure.

But the Marvel Empire doesn't recognize that as an imperial loss. The perception is that he survived cowardly with the help of other countries.

I mean, if the Continental Coalition stood around so well that it wouldn't move, it wouldn't matter what the Kingdom of Bahr or anything, I guess that's what they think. And that is why the Empire is lending a hand to Akdork.

"... but I got the story. Akdork is an outrageous one."

"Well, I didn't know you were thinking that bold."

"Uh-huh, but is Nagare glad she came to the Empire?

Kyle questioned Nagare. Surely, if that's the case, shouldn't the Nagares have stayed and continued their investigation? And I don't even think...

"Yes, rather, we have decided that we should solve the problems on the imperial side. The kingdom and the empire, this time connected, so we need to move forward at the same time."

"But even at the same time, you can't move elga or opal..."

"... but we both know that. I mean, Nagare has something else to move. That thing you've been asking me to think about, it sticks."

The words gathered the gaze of everyone but Nagare at Bitchet, and Frem turned to Nagare and inquired.

"That thing? Doctor, did you ask Bitchet for something?

"Yes, I asked the Adventurers' League side to work through Bitchet so that he could move if he seemed to be able to help me in this case"

"That's right, ah! So you're saying the other side is gonna need the help of those people to change Elga and Opal?

"Right. Besides, I'm still silent with Luluci, but instead I've told Lord Sewassur a lot, so he should be doing a lot of research with Master Nariya."

"... boulder nagare, I worked my way around to make sure I wasn't there"

"Oh well, if you do have someone who can move securely on the other side, Nagare should move on the imperial side... oh, so I knew, but you dared to get on Akdork's suggestion, Nagare!

To answer that, Nagare loosens her mouth.

At that time, Bitchet's eyes glowed sharply, pulling out his favorite chain snake sword, he flipped his thin, tough flesh and stretched his blade.

"... from earlier - what are you peeking at!

Reinforced his tone, the extended blade thrust into his big mouth and changed his orbit.

A blind spot unseen from everyone else from that position. But Bitchet seems to have broken through it brilliantly.

"Whoa!? That's dangerous. I can't believe they even noticed."

A man popped out into the center of a hole that was ripped open by one person. I can also feel that I was somewhat surprised, but it seems that Bitchet's unleashed blade was avoided.

He then turns his body back to everyone and responds in a much lighter tone. I scratched up darker brown hair with my right hand than the rock wall in this cave, and I saw everyone to tread with eyes closer to the corner than a circle.

A man with a floating atmosphere somewhere, but at the same time gives the impression that he can't get out despite it.

"... who are you?

Bitchet asks. Somewhere grumpy, and with eyes that look surprised.

I'm never alarmed. She wouldn't have meant it either because it was an intimidating blow, but this man let her blow without risk. As a result, I feel a little cautious.

"Yeah, don't look so scared. It's okay, because I'm not your enemy."