Wortenia Senki (WN)

On that day, the royal castle, rising to the kingdom capital of the Kingdom of Roseria, was surrounded by a vivid atmosphere.

There is more urgency than usual in the guards packed during the observation.

Is that the face of a warrior who wants to go to battle?

There was also a color of tension in the faces of the nobles lined up on the left and right.

In the meantime, three guests slowly stepped forward towards Queen Lupis, who sat on the throne.

The first man to move on is an elderly man dressed in luxurious magical clothing.

He doesn't seem to care about the tingling air around him and has a soft smile.

However, his personal goodness dissipates like unspeakable majesty from his body, intimidating the people around him.

Is it because of the confidence that God's grace is on his back?

And behind it, two knights in armor follow the man to protect him.

At the same time as they are guards, they also have a role as diplomatic missions.

His face is covered in a metal helmet called the Great Helm, and his expression is invisible.

However, the armor and sword are decorated everywhere, and the cloak is a luxurious object with pure white silk and gold thread.

And more than anything else, it is the glowing crest on the back of the cloak.It is a symbol of the balance and cross, which is said to be the god of light and to govern justice and law.

Even so, their identities are easily identifiable.

And above all, the gaze and the appearance released from the gap in the helmet accurately represented their strength.

But of course.

The Knights of the Eighteenth Church, to which they belong, are among the Knights of the Church of the Order of Light, the most powerful of them all.

Towards them, Queen Rupis nodded slightly as she turned her gaze to Meltina and Mikhail, who sat on the left and right.

And slowly open your mouth.

"Cardinal Roland, you've come a long way from St. Menestia.My country warmly welcomes you all.And I would like to express my deep gratitude for helping our country in distress.Today will heal the sad differences of the past and the wounds of the resulting tragedy. "

The moment the words echoed in the gaze, there was no breathtaking sound from among the nobles.

Of course, everyone present here understands what this day means.

We also heard about the Knights of the Cathedral joining us as reinforcements for their upcoming journey to the Waltenia Peninsula.

Above all, this is a serious decision that has greatly influenced the national policies and national sentiments that the Kingdom of Roseria has put forward.

Pre-adjustment is necessary for this.

At the very least, it is certain that it is not a matter that can be decided by the King.

Naturally, Queen Lupis understood the matter well and took great care to avoid unnecessary rebellion.

In that sense, the conclusion had already been reached.

There will be nothing surprising about the nobles now.

However, it was still the honest feeling of most of us here that we were half-hearted from the past.

No, it might be right that I didn't want to believe it.

But if you let it out of the king's mouth, there's no doubt about it anymore.

At the very least, the nobles who were watching the course of events understood that it was a decision to accept the army of the Divine Order of Light as the general idea of the kingdom.

However, behind such a surrounding understanding, there are people who are desperately fighting the conflict that boils in their hearts.

It was Lupis Roselianus who said words of welcome and gratitude to Cardinal Roland.

(Well... as far as I can tell, there are quite a few people who are aware of Queen Rupis' conflict...)

Certainly, there is nothing suspicious about the attitude of Queen Lupis sitting on the throne.

On the surface, there is a very friendly smile.

Diplomatically and without complaining.

It will also be evident from the reactions and expressions of the nobles lined up.

And most of the people present here took Queen Lupis's words seriously.

But from the perspective of Cardinal Jacob Roland, who is here as the representative of the Order of the Divine Light, it only seems quite impossible.

After all, Cardinal Roland's retina is a clear reflection of the power exerted on Queen Rupis' right hand, placed on the armrest.

(Sure, the attitude is friendly, and the discouragement of words is not unnatural.Seems welcome at first glance, but... okay.)

With that in mind, Cardinal Roland gazes at a point on the throne.

(Of course, it's possible that you're just nervous... well... you're right to see him pushing and killing anger and humiliation.)

The organization called the Order of the Light God is by no means a gathering of saints and sons.

Like the courts of every country, including this kingdom of Roseria, it has dawned in the power struggle day and night.

No, given that it is a supranational organization with influence over almost the entire Western continent, the fiercity of the struggle may not be the ratio of the court's power struggle.

Threaten, forgive, deceive.

Many of them have no faith or faith.

It is inferior to a mere beast wearing the will of God.

It was only natural that Cardinal Roland, who had survived for many years, could easily discern Queen Rupis' mended attitude.

However, Cardinal Roland does not have contempt or aversion for a woman named Rupis Roselianus, just because he saw through the heart of Queen Rupis.

Rather than despise him, Cardinal Roland's chest was filled with pity.

(Well, it's not impossible... because the unhappy past doesn't disappear so easily.)

If we look at the three eastern countries and the three kingdoms, the Church of God of Light, to be honest, does not want to be much involved.

The conflict between the two is evidenced by the long history engraved in the land of the Western continent.

Besides, knowing the history of the two men behind Cardinal Roland, no one in the Kingdom of Roselia would ever be averse.

After all, they are the elite sent by the infamous Knights of the Eighteenth Cathedral as [Corsabalga Gravediggers].

Certainly, GlobeCon's tragedy is only a story of the past, and not many people will really know the situation at that time.

But the story that has been conveyed orally from parent to child and from child to grandchild is the same for the parties.

And it is rooted in the people of King Roselia, regardless of their status.

Still, as Queen Lupis, we can't afford not to accept reinforcements from the Order of Light.

The present kingdom of Roselia cannot afford to clash with the Order of the Divine Light.

And Cardinal Roland himself understood that.

So Cardinal Roland bows his head quietly and pays tribute to the words of Queen Rupis.

And I gradually congratulated him.

"Your Majesty's words, I know the extreme of joy.Today is a day that will certainly shine brightly in the history of the Kingdom of Roselia.And the god of light, Meneos, will surely be protected by His Majesty's justice. "

That's an unavoidable and unavoidable greeting.

But such formal language is what Queen Lupis is looking for.

"Thank you, Cardinal Roland. I feel blessed by the Cardinal of the Order of Light, the proxy of God, and my righteousness has been recognized by the God of Light, Meneos."

In response, Cardinal Roland quietly lowered his head toward the throne where Queen Rupis was sitting.

Cardinal Roland, who had finished seeing Queen Rupis, was walking down the hallway of the royal palace towards the Queen's office under the leadership of his chamberlain.

The official viewing is over, but we need to make adjustments to informal parts that we can't talk about on the spot.

What comes to mind of Cardinal Roland is the words and attitude of Queen Lupis earlier.

In other words, why did you accept the offer of assistance from the Church of God of Light?

However, the answer to that question has already been given.

(Well, her reign isn't going so well... well, it's not just her fault, but the people don't understand her hardships.)

Lupis Roselianus, who sat on the throne as King of the Kingdom of Roselia in the wake of earlier civil unrest, was never praised for his reign.

The country has been devastated by years of tyranny and war by nobles.

The national treasury is indeed a fire.

The aristocracy of the country will not follow the reign of Queen Rupis.

Coming there, the invasion of the Kingdom of Zaruda by the Ortomean Empire last year carved what could be described as a fatal wound into the country.

As a result, the people's lives are beginning to suffer.

Exactly terminal symptoms from a national financial point of view.

There will also be a possibility of financial collapse.

As a result, Queen Rupis' initial social welfare policy has been suspended.

(Though the idea of investing in welfare services that support the lives of the people as a means to revive the authority of the decaying king is not bad in itself....)

It will be easy to imagine from the fact that we gather and raise orphans in the Divine Order of Light.

But that doesn't make sense unless it can only be continued at any time.

(Cutting off on the way is the worst way to do it.)

People feel a strong resistance to losing what they have.

Even if you don't feel anything from the beginning, once you judge it to be yours, you will be greedy.

And the same can be said of public services such as social welfare.

(However, I think Queen Lupis made a difficult decision.....)

Still, the decision was made in the context of Queen Lupis' understanding of the national financial crisis.

However, I was able to do something about it.

Because there was a trade treaty concluded between the three eastern countries, including the Kingdom of Ernesgoula and the Kingdom of Roseria, which Ryo Mikoshi planned when he arrived to reinforce the Kingdom of Zaruda.

Thanks to this treaty, the economies of each country improved considerably.

Of course, it had no immediate effect, but it was certain that the Convention had revitalized logistics between countries.

Certainly, tax revenues fell temporarily due to restrictions placed on tariffs, but as a by-product of the economic upturn, it would have cost countries more interest in a few years than before.

But when I got there, there was this disturbance.

(Is it a coincidence or inevitable...)

It was a man named Ryo Mikoshi, who saved the Kingdom of Zaruda with Elena Steiner, who made all the arrangements.

It is also a man named Ryo Okoshiba who is trying to ruin everything in this country by causing a tragedy in the House of Lords.

(How long have you been calculating... he's...)

If all is a coincidence, Cardinal Roland thinks that a man named Ryo Okoshiba is a man of great luck.

That's enough to believe you have the grace of God.

On the contrary, if everything is inevitable, I don't think there is anything so horrible.

Cardinal Roland, as the leader of the Order of the Divine Light, is a monster who has survived the lair of the Holy Spirit.

Still, I'm not so proud that I think I can follow the trajectory that Ryo Okoshi painted.

At the very least, if we assume that everything that has happened since we took possession of the Waltenia Peninsula is as calculated, there is only one answer that can be derived...

(I can only say the devil...Did I just say that the nickname "The Devil of Iraq" might be appropriate?)

Of course, Cardinal Roland doesn't mean that.

But a warning runs through your heart to cut it off completely.

(Nevertheless, there's nothing you can do about the boulder this time.)

If there is a chance that the Baron Goshiba, who has turned the entire Kingdom of Roselia into an enemy, will win, it will be foreign interference.

Of course, if only a single nobleman had asked a foreign country for reinforcements, he would have been silenced.

Unlike bordering territories, the Waltenia Peninsula is a three-way ocean enclosure.

And only the southwestern kingdom of Roselia is connected to land.

If the northern part of the Kingdom of Roseria is to be paid for, it will be somewhat effective as a bargaining material, but if it accepts, the Kingdom of Roseria will certainly choose to be hostile to the country through which Baron Goshiba passes.

And until that risk is tolerated, no country wants the northern part of the Kingdom.

Because the northern area is devastated by the true strategy of Ryo Okoshiba.

(That means there is no chance that Baron Goshiba will receive reinforcements from the Kingdom of Zaruda or the Kingdom of Mist)

The only possibility is the tendency of Grindeena Erneshal, the heroine known as the [northern fox] who will rule the kingdom of Ernesgoula, but here we are busy with the Kiltantian Empire and the Ortomeal Empire, and it is unlikely to send reinforcements.

Still, just in case, Queen Rupis got the insinuation of the Northern Crusade by sending envoys to various countries.

Because you won't be defended that you haven't heard from me.

We succeeded in exchanging the purchase of supplies from various countries and the promise of non-interference in the war.

(I heard that politically, it is immature, but Queen Lupis seems to be growing up quite a bit.Or did someone close to you advise you?)

Nevertheless, preparations for the Northern Conquest were almost complete.

Later, upon the arrival of the nobles occupying the southern part of the Kingdom of Roseria and the accumulation of supplies such as armour purchased from various countries, the Northern Crusade will only begin under the command of Queen Lupis.

And with a nominal strength of 200,000, the Baron Goshiba family will perish.

It is perhaps as certain a future as the sun rises from the east and sets in the west.

But that's why Cardinal Roland looks forward to it.

Is a man named Ryo Mikoshi just a fool or a rare hero?

"Cardinal Roland... here I am."

The words interrupt Cardinal Roland's thinking.

While walking while thinking, the chamberlain's foot stopped in front of a door.

"Well... thank you very much."

Cardinal Roland thanked the chamberlain and dived through the door opened by his hand and stepped into the room.

There will be an informal meeting with Queen Lupis.

(Perhaps you will be asked not to interfere in the war... I have heard that the Mist kingdom and the Zaruda kingdom have also been asked not to interfere...)

Besides that, there will be various demands.

Queen Rupis wants only the proxy of God to authorize the Northern Crusade.

In other words, I would like to make convenient use of the existence of God as the flag of Nishiki.

However, as a result, I am vigilant that the influence of the Divine Order of Light will be strengthened within the Kingdom.

For this reason, the Church of God of Light will try to minimize interference.

As Cardinal Roland, it seemed obvious that it would be a less careless negotiation.

"Thank you for your time, Your Majesty."

In so doing, Cardinal Roland switches his thoughts to the upcoming negotiations.

As a result, it is certain that from the back of Cardinal Roland's mind, there was less vigilance for the man named Ryo Koshiba, who was concerned earlier.

That's why Cardinal Roland couldn't imagine it at this time.

A man named Ryomasa Okoshi knew where he was and what he was doing at the moment.

And there's no way to know that that's the way to break all the premise.