Wortenia Senki (WN)

Kingdom of Roselia.

It is the name of a country with a long history that occupies the eastern three countries of the Western continent.

However, on the contrary, there are no other features that stand out and attract attention.

Indeed, it is true that it is one of the leading agricultural countries on the continent with vast plains and abundant water resources, and the soldiers will be fairly well trained and strong.

However, the national power itself is significantly inferior to the three major powers, such as the Ortomer Empire, which is engaged in a hegemonic struggle in the Western continent.

Certainly, it is not a small, flying country, but the good thing is that it is a unified view of people who are familiar with the situation on the continent.

However, the imperial capital, Pyreus, was an enormous fortress city built in an orderly fashion, disproportionate to its national power.

The roads are paved with cobblestones, and many people come and go early.

Although the buildings lined up on the left and right also have a sense of history, the construction itself is robust with stone and lacquer.

Probably part of the fire protection.

It's easy to see that the entire city is built with wartime defense in mind.

In the earthly world, the birth of a new state and the demise of the powerful are not so unusual.

It is not so uncommon for a hero famous on the battlefield to rush up the King's stairs as he watches his scattered sword swing, and conversely, it is not uncommon for a great power that was currently unifying the continent to collapse overnight at the end of an internal struggle.

Some countries, such as the southern kingdoms, which are the largest fierce battlegrounds in the Western continent, have perished in decades, and the Ortomer Empire, which seeks to dominate the continent, has expanded its power only after the current emperor, Lionel Eisenheit, has been crowned over it.

People's happiness and happiness are said to be like ropes, but it seems to be the same for the existence of a nation with enormous power.

In this way, the Kingdom of Roselia has carved a long history of 500 years.

And today, in its long history, this country will bring its first visitor, who should be called a great feat, to its gates.

But few people rejoice in that historic feat.

Most human emotions are confusing and fearful.

They cannot help feeling anxious in anticipation of the great storm that will eventually strike them.

So they just keep staring silently.

The march of the knights carrying the scale, which is said to be the symbol of the god of light Meneos, and the flag of the regiment with a sword with a firm will to realize the will of God by force.

It is a tavern that stands on the corner of a dark alley.

Normally, it is a noisy shop where drunken cheers and divorcees echo, but today it seems to be different from usual.

Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with the customer.

Certainly, about 20% of the shop's tables are still available, but it's still a time of night.

It's just a little later that the tavern gets really busy.

Nevertheless, nearly 80% of the tables are buried, so it can be said that they are prosperous enough.

So the problem is that the whole store is full of unspeakably heavy air.

The ladies do not sit beside the men, but stand by the wall and ask about the guests.

Some enthusiastic women are walking around the table asking guests to order a little alcohol or snacks, but their tearful efforts have not been well rewarded so far.

No, if women who are enthusiastic about such work are asked whether they are really concentrating on their work, there will be a question mark.

It's obvious that their eyes and ears are directed to the content of the conversation rather than the customer's order.

Nevertheless, it is only natural that they should look insecure.

Given the events of the last few days.....

In such a heavy atmosphere, there was no small whining from one of the two men who had fought near the center of the tavern.

One is a middle-aged man with a beard.

Not so tall, but from the thickness of the arms protruding from the linen clothes and the sunburn, it looks like a daily manual worker in the back town.

The other person who sat face-to-face seemed to be similar from the viewpoint of the style.

I wonder if she came back to work to seek healing.

However, their expressions were not such an atmosphere that they enjoyed alcohol very much.

"Even among the Knights of the Church of the Order of Light, they seem to have named themselves after heretical inquiries....."

"[Corsabalga Gravedigger]...."

According to the other person's words, the bearded man vigorously draws a bottle of wine.

Does the word contain contempt and disgust?

Indeed, the Church of the Divine Light dominates the entire Western continent.

However, it is also true that there are regional differences in its influence.

And the three eastern countries, including the Kingdom of Roselia, have considerably less influence with the Church of God of Light because of their geographical distance from the sacred capital Menestia.

Certainly, most people will be taken care of by the priests sent from the Order of Light at the end of their lives, such as the coronation, and in the event of famine, they will be lined up in the Order's cooking line.

But on the contrary, that's all I can say about relationships.

It will also be evident from the fact that less than 1% of the total population, such as the King Roselia Nation, who regularly visits and worships the temple.

That's all, people in the three eastern countries have little faith.

Of course, the people of King Roselia do not deny the god of light, Meneos.

Asking if it's progressing doesn't mean you don't believe it.

Because even among the gods called the Six Pillars of Creation, Meneos the God of Light has been believed since ancient times, there is no change in being called the Great God and the Lord God.

I just don't see it as the only absolute god.

However, it is also an idea that runs counter to the doctrine of the Divine Order of Light.

Now the Order of the Light God has done nothing to make things rough, but it is also true that a long time ago, a lot of blood was shed due to differences in the way of thinking about this God.

The three eastern countries do not get along very well with the countries said to be southern kingdoms, which divide the southern part of the continent, but about half of the reason for this is because they have an edge in the way they think about this doctrine.

And the memories of the past are inherited from the parents to the children, from the children to the grandchildren, and from among the kings of Roselia.

Among other things, the name of Gloomhen's tragedy and the existence that caused it is special.

When I hear their aliases, there will be no King Roselia's people to keep calm.

Even so, a lot of the people have been shocked by the announcement that was made a few days ago.

"It wasn't long before he was identified by His Majesty as a rebel facing the kingdom...."

There is zero small crush from the mouth of the bearded man.

And the other side nods without strength to such a man's crush.

I'm sure it wasn't something that someone could hear.

But it clearly reached everyone in the tavern.

Including the meaning contained in the word, there is no difference in intent.

That would have been the feeling of everyone here.

The announcement made recently to the Baron Goshiba throughout the Kingdom was shocking to many citizens.

Anyway, in addition to the flashy crime of attacking the House of Lords, it is a declaration to form an expeditionary army for punishment.

No matter how deep a gulf of identity lay between the noble and civilian classes, neither of them should be affected more than belonging to the same country.

If we form an army, the Expeditionary Army will buy and collect armor and supplies.

Naturally, prices in the Kingdom of Roseria rise dramatically.

In fact, the sign had already begun to manifest itself.

In just a few days between the recent declaration and today, the price of wheat has risen by nearly 10%.

After all, for most ordinary people, fighting is an extremely annoying barbarism, but it is only a one-off business opportunity for powerful politicians.

For them, it's good if they make a profit.

God is the only one who knows how much the value is going to rise in the end.

Besides, rumors that the expedition is quite large are causing men to be concerned.

In addition, the crime of Baron Goshiba, which was declared by the royal palace, is quite stinky.

"Baron Goshiba... many of the nobles are blaming him out loud for riding the realm's butt horse... perhaps it has something to do with the interrogation that took place in the House of Lords the other day... actually, how far is it true?

The question clouded the other person's face.

I'm sure you understand the dangers of the topic.

After all, it was a tragedy in the House of Lords, which is the key to justice in the Kingdom.

But after a moment of hesitation, he opens his mouth.

"Dean Marquis Halcion, it seems that the following stories about the murder of the lords of the House of Lords are true... just..."

"Just what?

In a world where the Internet does not exist without social media, rumors are the closest way to convey information.

However, the veracity of rumors is often unknown.

Not to mention that if the rumor is true, it hurts the authority of the Kingdom of Roselia.

Besides, all the characters are aristocratic.

In other words, for men, it's about the clouds.

If it were true, it would be a topic that could even be spoken of as a rumor.

But still, the men's mouths don't stop.

They have to talk about it because it is a dangerous and untrue topic.

Because that's what rumors are about.

"No, the story I've heard is that Baron Goshiba tried to fit in with the House of Lords..."

The bearded man snorted and laughed at the words.

"Ah, that's possible... because it's true that they wanted to smoke him. But how true is that story?

The other person opened his mouth to hesitate.

"I heard it from my cousin. My colleague at work told me everything. He also serves in the House of Lords as a lady in the kitchen."

The man with a beard nods loudly at the words.

Many noble-class people are less aware of employee trends.

Of course, obvious secrets are not spoken of lightly, but security awareness of fragmented information is low.

As a result, the existence of an employee is more understandable than the owners think.

It will be the same this time.

"I see, if that's what you're talking about... then I'm convinced."

The bearded man opens the bottle again, saying so.

It is true that there is no solid evidence, but there is no doubt about it.

The other side nodded deeply at the appearance of such a man.

And when you get the bottle yourself, you breathe deeply.

"But with Baron Goshiba, life in King's Landing is getting easier....."

Indeed, the notorious man Ryoshin Okoshi, [Demon of Iraq], had the worst reputation from the ruling class of the country.

However, on the other hand, the people show respect with fear.

At the very least, it is true that few civilians have hostility or resentment.

In fact, one of the reasons for high popularity is the lack of discipline for the rulers, which is often seen in other noble classes.

Well, if you take a human position given as a territory such as the Waltenia Peninsula, where there are few residents, it is simply that there are no targeted residents even if you are trying to impose maladministration.

That's kind of an old story about humanity.

However, that is something only the parties can understand.

Moreover, many of the aristocratic classes hate Ryo Okoshiba as a person who has become true, but from the point of view of the civilian population, it is certainly a great point of appreciation not to be caught by the practice of the aristocratic class.

This means that you are not stained with the idea of noble and noble blood and abolishing others.

Nevertheless, there was another reason why Ryo could not be hostile to the people of the Kingdom of Roseria.

The biggest reason for this is the powerful economic power of Baron Goshiba.

The peninsula, which protrudes into the north-east of the western continent, occupies a very important position in the trading route around the northern part of the continent.

It has begun trading with the Kurdish Empire, which occupies the western part of the continent, and the Kingdom of Ernesgoula, a northern power, and has recently opened up sales channels with other continents.

Certainly not as big as the Mist kingdom's biggest trading city, Fulzad, but it is certainly consolidating its position as a relay connecting the north and east of the Western continent.

As a result, the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, headed by the Mistol Chamber of Commerce, which is based in the castle city of Ipilos, was expanding its power to the commercial area of King's Land.

Kiltantia tea and spices brought in from the Central Continent are beginning to be particularly popular with people in King's Landing.

"I appreciate the fact that tea and spices are cheaper than before...."

Originally, the spices themselves were also distributed within the Kingdom of Roselia, but the volume of distribution was by no means large and the variety was limited.

It wasn't even a matter of being isolated from ordinary people's lives, but it was definitely an effective and valuable item.

The biggest reason is probably that there was no large port in the Kingdom of Roseria.

Most of the spices and tea preferences that were circulating in the Kingdom of Roseria were once accumulated in the fluzzard and then transported by road.

Naturally, the quantity is more limited and the value is higher than that carried by ship.

However, the story changes dramatically when cargo is brought from the Waltenia Peninsula via the fortified city of Ipiros to the commercial zone of King's Landing.

As a result, the King's Capital Pyreus has a large quantity of cheap and good quality goods.

Certainly, a few months have passed since Baron Goshiba took control of the northern part of the kingdom. But there is no doubt that they have changed the lives of the people who live in King Pyreus.

"Ah, the value of pepper and cinnamon has also dropped, and it seems like I've never heard of Star Anise or Time before. The other day, the maid in the dining room next door said that."

"It's easier to live without a merchant trying to raise the price of salt."

That way, you can sigh once again from both your mouths.

However, the restoration of Baron Goshiba's power is much more difficult than the King has already determined as a rebel bandit.

If it proceeds properly, the Baron Goshiba family will be cut off from his family name, and those involved will be executed under a consecutive seat system.

These include the Mistol Chamber of Commerce and the Christoph Chamber of Commerce, which are said to support the economic power of the Baron Goshiba family.

Formally, there is no subordination between the faces of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, including the Mistol Chamber of Commerce, and the Baron Goshiba, but the aristocracy of this earthly world is not sweet enough to miss that it is irrelevant.

Regardless of whether it is crushed or squeezed, it should be impossible to continue the business as before.

As a result, the lives of civilians living in the King's City are clearly worse than before.

But there's nothing they can do about it.

And that was a common perception for most people in this tavern.

Proof of this is that not just the two people surrounding the table, but similar topics are whispered around the tavern.

That's why you go to the tavern and fill the bottle.

To turn away from the bitter and angry reality even for a moment.

But nobody in this tavern noticed.

There was only one person who had different thoughts in his heart.

(Everything is as he thought... and then...)

Asking about the surroundings, the human smiles alone.

While imagining the next move to fulfill my mission.....