Umi to Kaze no Oukoku

"Why is Foreign Secretary Bacchus following us?

Shaw is baffled that Foreign Secretary Bacchus came with him, even though Pips and I were planning to head to the Hedge Kingdom.

"As soon as I assumed the post of Foreign Secretary, I would have gone on an exploratory voyage and just returned to Leyte. Also, can I go on a journey?

Shaw sighs that he is not allowed to fly in dragons, even if accompanied by an eyewitness. Besides, if Foreign Minister Bacchus is going to the Kingdom of Hedge and the Kingdom of Laurent, he also feels angry that he doesn't need to go.

Shaw wanted to settle down and discuss it with Lara before Rosina came to marry her. Plus I'm foolish that I wanted to be on Leticia's side when I was pregnant.

Still, before King Lutos of the Hedge Kingdom realized the size of Izmal Island and that Wombin Island was in an excellent position as a supply base, he wanted to propose the issue of a converted government bond for Dakat gold coins, so he hurried to head there.

"Cyrin, tell me when you're tired."

It will be a pretty forcible army, so it's not a dragon rider, and I care about the old Cyrin.

"Let's take a break in Perignon"

The country of the Southeast Islands was flying to the Island Herald, but Shaw thinks there are many dragon knights in the Mailing and Jungfrau of the Kingdom of Iran, so he wants to pass without taking a break if he can.

Dine in Perignon's lodging and lie down in the room for a little while. I remember being surrounded by the Dragon Knights when I flew Sands to a neighborhood lined with luxury mansions near the Royal Palace to find Sir Franz's mansion at an early age.

"You can take a break at the embassy in the Southeast Islands, but if they invite you badly, I'm in trouble. I have Erica's connection, so it's rude to say no. I'd rather stay away from the corners, Mailing's consulate and Jungfrau's embassy."

The Dragon Knight of the Hedge Kingdom sent to Reite wants to see King Lutos if he can before he gives him the information, so he cuts up his nap and hurries ahead.

"You can't drain too much health. I will negotiate with King Lutos."

Foreign Minister Bacchus also agreed not to stop by because Mailing and Jungfrau are prominent, but he said that we should take a short break. It is true that the Dragon Knight with the Embassy hastily carries the paperwork to Reite, and even if he is tired of returning to the Embassy after asking for instructions, the response is good because the ambassadors and the like, but the Shaws have to discuss it with King Lutos and King Rudolph.

Taking a break in Perignon, he flew all the way to the north where he bypassed Jungfrau. The northern part of the Kingdom of Iran is about to be harvested with wheat, and Shaw and the others stay overnight and head to the Hedge Kingdom.

It was dangerous to cross the sea into the Hedge Kingdom at night, so I had no choice but to stay, but I feel anxious to be preceded by King Lutos' Dragon Knight.

"Prince Shaw, you'll see your feet in a hurry."

Pointed out by Foreign Minister Bacchus, King Lutos decided that one day he would also know the size of the island of Izmal, and would be prepared to spread it to all countries.

"Well, I would have liked to discuss it with King Lutos before I knew about Izmal Island, if I could, but this was something I didn't need to rush"

Pips doesn't know anything about diplomacy, but for the first time I was glad Foreign Minister Bacchus followed me. As Captain Lessa told me to always be between Foreign Secretary Bacchus and Prince Shaw, because he was under strict orders and had been struggling all along.

When we crossed the sea northeast from the harvest time kingdom of Iran and reached the hedge kingdom, the windy and sad landscape was spreading. Hurry to the embassy as you watch the goats dot the grass pounding in the sea breeze.

"Prince Shaw! And Minister of Foreign Affairs Bacchus! Could there be anything wrong with Wombin Island?

Leaving Pips to take care of the three dragons, Shaw and Bacchus explain to Ambassador Puffeux that King Lutos will be the issuer of the Dakat Gold Cast Treasury Bond.

"Issuers get a commission, right... Uh-huh, what do you think? I don't know if King Lutos will give up on Wombin Island with that, but the issuer will take it. Besides, he's going to be good at taking interest from the Kingdom of Laurent."

Ambassador Pufume led Shaw and Foreign Minister Bacchus to the Royal Palace because he thought King Lutos would take on the issuer for a fee.

The queasy King Lutos has no eyes for stories he makes money on. I was about to complain about Wombin Island when I found out about Prince Shaw's visit, but he asked me to be the issuer of the Dakat Gold Cast Treasury Bond and I would shelf it temporarily.

"Why should I be the issuer of such government bonds? I think King Rudolph of the Kingdom of Laurent will be the main issuer."

I want the issuer's fee, but I suspect there's something behind it.

"I think buying that treasury bond will be more of a Leyte merchant, but I think King Rudolph of the Kingdom of Laurent would hesitate in the issuer. The credibility of the Kingdom of Laurent has fallen to the ground with Dakat gold coins. It may be issued by my country, but even though I have problems with the Kingdom of Laurent in the trade deficit, demanding interest is likely to make the relationship worse. I would ask King Lutos to take the interest and distribute it properly."

King Lutos brought up a detailed story about how much the issue fee would be. On Shaw's behalf, Ambassadors Puffus and Foreign Minister Bacchus will negotiate fees.

Shaw suggested it from himself, but he wanted to agree with what Interior Minister Besmel disagreed with. Sure, for the sake of the Kingdom of Laurent, if I don't have to go through this hard, I'd like to say it.

Even though Ambassador Puffer is icky when it comes to negotiating price cuts, Shaw is surprised. Even Foreign Minister Bacchus is lucky enough to fight this outright banning.

"Well, how about we discuss the commission directly with the Kingdom of Laurent"

In the words of Foreign Minister Bacchus, King Lutos and Ambassador Puffer, who were heating up, return to me.

"First, we have to discuss the conversion of the Dakat gold coins with the Kingdom of Laurent."

I would ask you to negotiate with the Kingdom of Laurent only with King Lutos, if possible, but there is no way Prince Alexei can make a stranger's face as he has applied to Shaw for debt.

Shaw returns to the embassy to talk to Foreign Minister Bacchus about going to the Kingdom of Laurent with King Lutos to discuss the issue of the Dakat Gold Cast Treasury Bond.

"I have no knowledge of King Rudolph or Prince Alexei of the Kingdom of Laurent, so I would still like King Shaw to proceed."

A gentle tone, but clearly rejected, Shaw sighs.

"Foreign Secretary Bacchus? Could it be that the conversation with Misha is going under the water?"

Asked straight up, Foreign Minister Bacchus smiles.

"Come on, because I'm the new Foreign Secretary. Besides, I was on an exploratory voyage, and I was away from Reite."

When Pipps and I were about to travel in dragons, we took Shaw's words as a shield to Foreign Minister Bacchus, who offered to accompany us, and put Shira on.

Phew, he smiled and watched the deeply sighing Shaw as Foreign Secretary Bacchus and Ambassador Puffer were still young.