[WN] Emperor's Seventh Son : 13 - 2

13-2

The Prodigal Prince Returns to the Imperial Capital After About a Month

Translator : PolterGlast

Ending the return journey, we came back to the Imperial Capital. Escorting Kachua to the tavern-inn Yosuga, I turned my back on Kachua, who was waving cheerfully.

「Shinza, see you tomorrow!」

「Yeah, there's nothing there, but tomorrow I'll show you around Erin. After that is the food tour you're looking forward to.」

「You're saying that again... Well, whatever, traveling with Shinza was fun, let's take a job together again!」

「Yeah...」

However, I wonder if that's a dream that will come true. Depending on Father's condition, I might have to abandon this place right now and flee to the coastal provinces or somewhere.

Unable to nod clearly, I returned to the palace. Carrying two large wheels of goat cheese as souvenirs from Fimbul.

Then, first and foremost, I headed to Aniue's room.

「Aniue, I'm coming in.」

「Ashley, huh!」

「Oh my... It seems you've witnessed an awkward scene.」

It seems they were in the middle of political affairs. Next to Georg-aniue was even our Consul, Puis, seemingly helping with Aniue's work. I placed the round block of cheese on Aniue's desk with a heavy thud.

「It's a souvenir, share it with Aneue and the others.」

「My, my, quite a large souvenir, isn't it.」

Aniue directed an exasperated look at the cheese, and then stared at me with an equally exasperated, tired look.

「You delinquent lord... Where did you disappear to for nearly a month...」

「Fufufu, I never truly expected you to dump everything on me... There are several political matters piled up that require your signature, so shall we return to Erin together later?」

Political affairs, huh. Perhaps I shouldn't have accepted a territory so easily after all... That said, Puis seemed to find territory management rewarding, and his usual sarcasm felt more like familiarity.

「Then is it alright if I bring a guest?」

「Is that a man?」

「No, a girl. ...Or rather, was there a need to ask for the gender just now?」

「Yes, seeing as you were holed up somewhere with that person for nearly a month, right?」

Wait, stop saying it like that, Puis. Aniue's eyebrows just furrowed in displeasure...

「Explain it to me too. Where and what were you doing with that woman for a month.」

「Fufufu...」

Is this guy really my subordinate...? Why is he laughing so happily watching me being glared at by Aniue...

「I'll explain. Before, I exterminated goblins in a northern village, and at that time I met an Archer named Kachua. That Kachua came up to the Imperial Capital as an adventurer, so I was worried and looking after her.」

「For a whole month?」

「Yeah. Some pilgrims said they wanted to go to Fimbul via Ratatosk, so Kachua and I took the escort request. She's not just a little girl. She's a dead-shot Archer capable of shooting through the gaps of armor three times in a row.」

Kachua's growth is pleasing, so I ended up exaggerating the story a bit. But she did possess that much talent. It should be fine to boast about Kachua to Aniue, who is the pinnacle of the military arts.

「What a meddlesome lord we have here... I'd prefer you direct that effort towards the territory, though.」

「A dead-shot Archer, huh. That's interesting... Alright, call that Kachua to the palace.」

「...Wh-What did you say?」

However, Aniue said something unexpected. Aniue rarely jokes. Even now, he was deep in thought with a serious expression, resting his hand on his handsome lips.

「Would the White Dragon Palace be a good place. Atomina and Durin have just returned there as well.」

「Yes, since Ashley-sama bailed and didn't return, I had Atomina-sama take over some of the work for Erin. However, those two are really good, aren't they...」

I'm not keen on paperwork, but causing trouble for Aneue is out of the question... I planned to show Kachua around Naglfar, but should I use all of tomorrow to finish up these political affairs...

「By the way, where is Jii?」

「.........At Father's place.」

Puis averted his eyes, and Aniue's response was somewhat delayed. It seems it has worsened further, Father's condition...

I wonder if, even to Aniue, that fact feels like a time limit marking our parting.

「Then I'll deliver the souvenirs and call Kachua. But if she refuses, please give up.」

「No, you must bring her here without fail.」

「My, you're being unusually forceful.」

「Understood. I'm sorry for disappearing for a month without saying anything. I'll definitely bring her, so don't glare like that, Aniue...」

Sorry Kachua, but please become a sacrifice for Aniue's mood. I left Aniue's study and headed to the Emperor's special ward, the Red Dragon Palace.

◇ ◆ ◇

I was made to wait a while, but eventually, permission to visit Father was granted. Led by a young page deep into the Red Dragon Palace, I found Father and Jii in the bedchamber.

「Father, Jii. It's been a while.」 「A-Ashley-sama...?!」

The Emperor—Father—perhaps lacking even the strength to speak properly anymore, merely stared at me.

「I intended to bring a souvenir, but—flowers might have been better for this.」

I pushed the Fimbul-produced cheese onto Jii. If he puts on a little more meat with this, I'll be more at ease.

「H-Heavy...?! No, Ashley-sama, where have you been hiding yourself for the past month...?!」

「I went to Ratatosk and Fimbul. This is goat cheese, a souvenir from Fimbul.」

「Oh, this does look quite delicious. If we baked a pizza in a stone oven—wait, that's not it! Please have some self-awareness as the Lord of Erin! Even though your own father is in critical condition, why can you disappear for a month? You really are...! Are you a kite with a snapped string?!」

Ah... hearing Jii's scolding finally makes it feel like I've returned. I think it was bad of me, but it was a necessary journey. For me to survive from here on out, too.

「You should eat properly, Jii, you've lost a little weight. If you're not careful, you'll end up being buried along with Father before long.」

「Please stop with the unlaughable jokes! Ha, Your Majesty, what is the matter...?」

The former page noticed the Emperor's change, leaned his ear close to him, and responded. I feel like both of them are staring at me for some reason.

「Ashley-sama, His Majesty has some words for you.」

「What is it, Father? The bad blood between us is gone, tell me whatever it is.」

I'm willing to accept a little selfishness. I thought so, but for some reason, Jii clamped his mouth shut.

He seemed to be hesitating with his words, so I let him be for a while, walked to the window, and peeked outside the blackout curtains.

「Ashley-sama.」

「What is it?」

「The Empire. Georg. Atomina. I leave them to you. ...That is what His Majesty said.」

「I see... That is quite a difficult challenge.」

I was just agonizing again over whether it was time to flee to the coastal provinces. If left to Puis, the imperial territory of Erin should be fine.

But Georg-aniue and Atomina-aneue won't accompany me on my flight. And the movements of the second son Julius and the fourth son Yord are also suspicious.

Aniue in particular is being targeted by Yord. Unless I can provide a sword to counter that magic sword at the very least, I can't flee just yet.

Abandoning the Empire was synonymous with abandoning Aniue and Aneue. If I run, I might never see them again.

「Ashley-sama, your reply to His Majesty.」

「Jii, if you'd like, want to flee together with me?」

「That is not funny. I know His Majesty's loneliness better than anyone. As a friend, I cannot possibly leave this place.」

「Then after that is fine. When Father dies, with me—」

「Are you intending to evade the question? Now, your reply to His Majesty...」

He hasn't been associating with me since I was born for nothing, has he. Leave Georg, Atomina, and the Empire to me. Even if you say that... They're all exceptionally troublesome.

「Leaving the future of the Empire aside, I want to protect Georg-aniue and Atomina-aneue too. But this country is just too massive. No matter how much I struggle individually... The tide can probably no longer be changed.」

When I replied, Jii leaned his ear close to Father. To think he can't even speak properly anymore. I hardly had any parent-child memories with Father, but—as expected, this is painful to see.

「His Majesty's words. The Empire. Georg. Even if it is impossible. Protect. Atomina. He says...」

「Aneue, huh... Understood. I will protect only Aneue no matter what, I promise you. ...Well then, I will come again, Father.」

Having finished my business, I left the palace and headed to the tavern-inn Yosuga to pick up Kachua.

Well, fine. When push comes to shove, I'll collude with Georg-aniue and even if I have to deceive her, I'll evacuate Aneue from the Imperial Capital. The candidate location is—the coastal provinces, after all? I'd like to travel the tropical countries with Aneue...

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[WN] A Hero From a Remote Village : Chapter 235

Chapter 235

Selfish Action

Translator : PolterGlast

After spending a day off together with Tricia and Maud, it seems their attitudes have softened considerably. Until before, it truly felt like they were serving a king or something, but now I feel it's become more like the sensation of serving a master. Even this is still a bit stiff, but they can just gradually get used to that part. Influenced by Tricia and Maud, Tracy and the others also softened up as a result, so spending the day off together was a huge success.

I'd like to fully enjoy life in Biodasdal a little longer, but it's about time we have to go earn some money. We still have money to spare, but we made a promise to do a joint dungeon capture with the Battenberg family. Since we promised, we have to go, and I plan to earn a ton of money while we're at it. This time as well, the three of us—Ginia, Aoi, and I—plan to head there, and we'll have Lia and the others look after the house.

「Graham-sama! Come back soon, okay!」

「Yeah. I'll make sure to buy souvenirs too.」

「Thank you very much! We'll be looking forward to it!」

After patting Lia and Anne on the head, I also called out to Tracy and the others who had come to the entrance to see us off. They seem to have gotten quite used to things by now, but this is the first time I'll be leaving the house.

「Tracy, Mal, Peter, Hayden. I'm leaving the house in your care. If anything happens, ask Tricia and Maud.」

「Yes, understood. Please return safely.」

I waved to everyone before leaving the house. From there, we boarded the carriage we had called to the front of the house and departed for the Dungeon City. Just like last time, with a stopover in between, it was a full day of travel.

While being overwhelmed by the overly large city gates once again, we passed through the gate inspection and entered the Dungeon City. First, we immediately secured an inn, and we'll begin the dungeon capture in earnest first thing tomorrow morning. Due in part to the Kaonashi being more troublesome than imagined, we weren't able to subjugate the monsters on the wanted posters last time. In this expedition, not only do I want to capture the dungeon, but I also want to accomplish the subjugation of the wanted poster monsters.

While thinking about such things and unloading our luggage from the carriage...

「Whoa...! What the?」

「Graham!? What's wrong, making a weird voice! ...Wait, who is that!?」

「Isn't that Gree-san?」

There was something resembling a human figure lying among the luggage, and both Aoi and I raised our voices in surprise. However, at Ginia's words, I realized it was Gree. He was lying down as if wrapped in our luggage, fast asleep.

「It really is Gree. I thought he wasn't around when they saw us off, but did he really slip into the luggage and tag along?」

「I think that possibility is high. For now, let's wake him up.」

I shook the fast-asleep Gree awake. At first, he seemed to not understand what was going on, but it looked like he remembered the current situation and his face instantly turned guilty.

「Gree, did you tag along without permission?」

「.........Yeah. I thought you'd say I couldn't come, so I sneaked in.」

「Did you tell Tricia or Maud about this?」

To my question, Gree quietly shook his head horizontally. At that moment, I dropped my fist onto Gree's head. I know that reprimanding with violence isn't good, but this truly deserves a knock on the head. If he had at least reported it, I would have just let it end with a scolding, but if he hasn't reported anything, there's a high possibility that everyone we left behind is searching all over for him.

「Gree, didn't I tell you not to take selfish actions? And you haven't even reported it. Can you imagine what everyone left behind is doing right now?」

「...Sniff. Searching for me...?」

「That's right. If you haven't returned even when it gets dark, there's a high chance they'll think you were kidnapped. If that happens, they'll probably search around the city at night, and couldn't you consider that this might put everyone in danger?」

「.........I-I didn't consider it. ...W-What should I do.」

「Anne is surely the most worried, and even if someone stops her, she might go out searching alone. Did you think even for a second that you might never be able to see Anne again because of that?」

「I-I'm sorry.」

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Gree began sobbing like a child his age for the first time in a while. Well, I said various threatening words, but Tricia and Maud should be making calm judgments. However, even if things are fine this time, this careless action of Gree's is absolutely unacceptable. I want to praise the energy that drove him to forcefully take action because he wanted to tag along, but I can never praise selfish behavior.

「Gree, reflect on this properly. Ginia, Aoi, I'm leaving Gree in your care. I'm hurrying back to Biodasdal.」

「Eh? You're returning from here!?」

「Yeah. If I run with all my might, I can make it back before the date changes. I think they'll be fine, but I at least want to report to them.」

「Understood. Graham-san, please be careful.」

「Yeah. I'll be back by tomorrow morning.」

After lightly patting the crying Gree's head, I departed from the Dungeon City we had just arrived at. Returning to Biodasdal from here without sleeping and then coming back to the Dungeon City will be quite tough, but... for the sake of everyone who must be worrying, I'll do my best and run.

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[WN] Jitsuwa 3-Domedatta : Chapter 323

Chapter 323

(Kyle Calendar Year 514: Age 21)

Towards the Royal Capital Tournament

Translator : PolterGlast

Having spent the final night in Aegis and organizing the situation until dawn, I was barely able to sleep because we departed early in the morning. Therefore, rubbing my sleepy eyes, I clung to my horse and returned to Kusanagi via Termira on a forced march.

On the way, we parted with His Majesty Krieger and Her Highness Clarice who were heading to the Royal Capital at Termira, and having switched to fresh horses several times from there as well, we were arriving at Kusanagi in a mere half a day.

「Even so... it cannot be underestimated. Even if you had established a system to prepare fresh horses along the way, to be able to advance from Aegis to Kusanagi in less than half a day...」

「Well... it is as Your Highness says. Even in actual combat, the fact that we can deploy from the former Kingdom territory to the front lines in less than half a day if only the leadership hurries, and probably within a day even for an army, is extremely significant. We are also proceeding with highway maintenance in the new territory, but it's still... after this, if the maintenance of those 'Roadside Stations' and telescopes, and balloons are ready, will it become a little better?」

The Third Prince and Sieghart were exchanging meaningful words. They are probably thinking about the defensive deployment on the southern side.

This time, I had disclosed several unique measures and offered to sell some of the technologies.

The first of the unique measures is the 'Roadside Station'.

On the highway up to Kusanagi, including the elevated road running from Aegis to Termina, we had established numerous supply and logistics bases. Of course, those on the elevated road have a strong military color and are not for general use, but on the main highway connecting Burg in Count Cornell's territory to Kusanagi, we had set up rest areas every 5 km, and large-scale Roadside Stations every 10 km.

The rest areas have facilities for water supply, cooking, and camping, and emergency rations and fodder are also prepared. In addition to that, the Roadside Stations are equipped with a stationed soldier guardhouse, a communication observation tower, a branch reception office, nap facilities, eateries, and stalls, and we made it so that anyone can use them for free, except for the eateries and stalls.

And above all, the Roadside Stations are prepared with a fair number of fresh horses, preparations for emergency soup kitchens, and massive amounts of lanterns.

These were maintained using the 'Mino Ogaeshi' carried out by Hideyoshi in Japanese history as a reference. According to Nishida's memory, Hideyoshi is said to have moved his army corps a distance of over 50 kilometers from Ogaki to Kinomoto in about 5 hours. Of course, that is an unbelievable speed both at that time and in this world.

It's one thing for a small number, but when a military force of tens of thousands moves swiftly, a corresponding amount of preparation is necessary, and the march inevitably takes time. And in this era, one cannot easily move at night, and dangerous zones like the Demon Territory also exist.

But we can do it! The starting points for that are the Roadside Stations.

We made one prior promise with those who use the Roadside Stations and those who conduct business there.

Use is free, and in exchange for letting merchants use the land free of charge, we ask for their cooperation in the event of an emergency.

Of course, we will pay for newly incurred compensations, but in the event of an emergency, we ask them to move according to the commands of the stationed soldiers, such as opening stockpiled warehouses, preparing simple meals (rice balls) for the soldiers, and setting up lanterns on the highway.

When an emergency movement and its scale are notified via balloons or other communication methods, each Roadside Station contacts the next station and simultaneously begins preparations to receive the military forces.

Other than emergencies, we also conduct regular training once a month, such as emergency deployment and night rushing, and there are even people gathering from neighboring villages aiming for the temporary income paid for responding to that.

「Besides, information that cannot be conveyed by smoke signals can be conveyed in greater detail in an instant with balloons. This is significant. And combining that with telescopes so as not to miss the information... you really are a terrifying person.」

「No, no, we are already friendly forces. Therefore, we decided to yield our secret weapons to you this time. Including the know-how.」

「Hahaha, it couldn't be more reassuring. Your foresight, you who always said 『I want to make them friends rather than enemies』, has been proven.」

「Well... that is true, but. I feel like there's still something else...」

Well... there certainly is, but we're even on that, aren't we? I myself still feel like Sieghart has some other purpose too.

「Well, exposing everything wouldn't be interesting either. For both of us, right.」

「So there is something after all! Speaking strictly of this communication network, the weakness is night time, right? But since even I can think of it, surely you have a countermeasure...」

Hahaha, so he noticed this point too after all. I mean, you guys have something too. You're neither affirming nor denying. Well, what I'm disclosing now will come around to protect us too, and it's not a major secret matter, so I'll just brush it off appropriately.

This time, I also received an order for 200 telescopes each from the Third Prince and His Majesty Krieger. This is probably a one-time thing. If they disassemble it, the mechanism will be understood as the combination of lenses and their focal lengths, and if they take the time using the technology of this world, they should be able to reproduce it too.

The unit price is high, but we're mutually treating it as a price that includes that.

「Then Your Highness, Lord Sieghart, if we proceed together from here on we will stand out, so this is where we part ways. I pray for your great success in the south. Our prosperity depends on the two of you. Please, without fail...」

「I am the one who must apologize for intruding so suddenly. I am grateful for various things, and I would like to return the favor in some form in the future. Looking forward to the day we can gather in Aegis again!」

「Lord Takuhir... no, His Majesty the Archduke, thank you very much for this time. And please take care of the defense of the north.」

Sieghart's formal demeanor was impressive. Then we passed through the north gate of Kusanagi separately.

※

I, the Commander, and my direct elite subordinates dashed through the city gate as we were and reached the garrison.

「Phew.」

「Hahaha, surely you must be tired with various mental strains, right?」

「Well... the mental strain up until now is one thing, but my sighs are probably about what lies ahead. One trouble follows another. Because if we go to the Royal Capital, we're liable to get dragged into something again.」

The Commander also had a serious face. Yes, because to my comrades, my 'constitution of getting dragged into things' is a well-known fact.

「Regarding that point, who do you plan to take for the 10 competitors and the escorts? I heard Marquis Gorman and Marquis Solis are also invited...」

「That's the thing. Thinking about the unlikely event, we cannot head there with full force. Besides, if we show off our power too much and are thought of as a threat, that would be troublesome. That being said, being underestimated is also a problem, and finding the right balance is difficult. Considering those things, I'll have the Commander and Christoph stay behind in preparation for the unlikely event.」

「Understood.」

「Arrogantz and the other competition participants assigned to the Demon Territory Knights from other houses will probably need to temporarily return to their territories, and during that time, I'll have Gord take charge of their soldiers.」

Arrogantz is a competitor representing the Gorman territory. They likely cannot do without him.

「Indeed, however... are you really fine with Christoph?」

「Although we have a grace period, I want to leave the legion commander class on the Izumo side this time. My true intention is that I'd rather not take too many Mages either if possible. Something happens anticipating my absence every time, after all. Besides... I might be taking back my previous words, but I thought of something a little interesting.」

「Hahaha, that is something to look forward to. But when it comes to 10 people... won't it be a tough battle?」

「The excavation of talented individuals in the Royal Capital and various places must be proceeding at a tremendous momentum. In the first place, the population over there is different. But right now, I want to find a new chance of winning precisely there.」

「A chance of winning, huh?」

Yes, if the crossbow spreads and many territory residents come to participate, elite individuals will emerge to a certain extent. The population in the Royal Capital and its surroundings is on a different magnitude. If that happens, we, whose population was originally only about 8,000, would probably be remarkably inferior in the layer of human resources.

「People with skills on the level of Gail or Gord will probably emerge easily. Including those who possess the potential power of a Mage...」

「The thickness of the population layer... and potential Mages... I see! Our chance of winning lies there.」

It seems the Commander also understood my intention.

First, the thickness of the population layer. On this point, I have an unfair element for which the expression 'cheat' is too cute.

Even if they excavate individuals with outstanding skills in the Royal Capital and its surroundings, the layer supporting it is only hundreds of thousands. That's nothing much.

In the Istoria Imperial Kingdom, regardless of status, they selected excellent individuals with the whole country mobilized, and raised longbow soldiers with top priority. So to speak, they are the utmost elites mobilized by an entire country. The layer supporting that is all citizens, so it numbers in the millions.

And I have as many as 5,000 of such hand-picked individuals under me. It's not just them. Among the families who immigrated, there were also those who, like Aura in the past, aspired to be longbow soldiers and had accumulated training since they were young. In that sense, we are currently in an overwhelmingly advantageous position.

Incidentally, what was proposed by Christoph previously was the selection and utilization of them.

And the second thing. 『Those who use the bow well, are those loved by the wind.』 There is such a saying. I believe this tradition to a certain extent, and in fact, Marquis Gorman is proceeding with the excavation of Wind Mages based on this.

I am also thinking of the tournament to be held in the Royal Capital this time as an opportunity to newly excavate Wind Mages from around the Royal Capital.

※

That was about half a year ago. I think it was the day before we finally departed Termira and moved to Kusanagi leading the military forces.

When I was introduced by Christoph to those who were particularly exceptionally talented even with the crossbow, and furthermore those among them who wished to undergo the Mage aptitude confirmation, I could only be speechless.

「Don't tell me... this many?」

「For now, we selected 25 people possessing skills to the extent of entering the top 10 among us. Of these, there are 5 we recommend for the Mage aptitude confirmation...」

Saying so, Christoph smiled wryly.

「This is the first group. Our investigation is not yet sufficient, and we have not reached the point of confirming everyone...」

「Hahaha... my senses are going to get a little weird. The hand-picked elites of a nation, and the hand-picked elites among them, huh...」

Even so, they are lined up in a strange order. Is there some meaning to it? There are 3 people in the very front row, 5 lined up behind them, and 17 lined up behind them.

「The 3 in the front row seem to have a particularly good affinity with the crossbow. They are people who have the potential to transform into the same level as Carleen, or even Aura if handled poorly.」

The ones introduced saying so were, for some reason, all 3 women. To me with a puzzled face, Christoph supplemented.

「They are all people introduced by the Imperial Kingdom Liaison Council. Although they originally possessed a natural talent for shooting skills, they had bad affinity with the longbow which requires considerable physical strength, and never saw the light of day. Even so, unable to give up, they discarded power and range, focused their aim on precision shooting, and polished their skills, I'm told.」

「At such a time, they encountered the crossbow in our country, and came across a place where their talent could be utilized?」

「Yes, exactly as you say. To add to that, all 3 are candidates for Wind Mages.」

Christoph spoke only the last words in a low voice so that only I could hear.

「The ones waiting in the second row are hand-picked outstanding talents even among the longbow soldiers. Once they get used to the crossbow, they will probably be able to use it to the same extent as me or better.」

Saying so, Christoph showed a fearless smile. If the steadfast him says that much, he must have considerable confidence.

「Seriously...」

I muttered so unintentionally, and looked over the 5 kneeling men. I see... they have good visages.

「The 17 at the very back, if it were the level of past tournaments, anyone of them is at a level to aim for victory in the individual match. Well... they need getting used to the crossbow, especially handling it for moving targets.」

「Right. From the perspective of people used to the bow, they would probably be bewildered by that area. Since we're at it, please open the military-exclusive training facility established in Aegis to them as well. Accommodate them with the operation of the shooting range in Ishtar too.」

「Lord Takuhir, if I may?」

The Commander, who had been listening silently until here, raised his hand. Confirming that I nodded silently, the Commander continued his words.

「Since we're at it, how about having the former Empire soldiers also tackle crossbow training?」

I see, that's also a possibility. Especially those from the Iron Cavalry are an elite group excelling in martial arts even within the Empire.

「Are you saying to excavate talented individuals from there too?」

「Hahaha, I wasn't thinking that far, but I am thinking of having them tackle it in earnest taking this opportunity. Originally, the Iron Cavalry adopted the tactic of charging in heavy armor and trampling the enemy army. But with just that, the operation is simple, lacks breadth in tactics, and isn't interesting. Besides...」

「You mean our strategy is based precisely on mobility, right?」

「Exactly as you say. The Iron Cavalry is outstanding in breakthrough power, but lacks maneuverability. Because of that, we were also able to prepare a trap for them. I myself have no intention of abolishing the Iron Cavalry, but I also have no intention of adhering to it.」

「Understood. While maintaining the appearance of the Iron Cavalry, we will flexibly change its operation. Meaning, to the extent that they can serve as horse archers in an emergency? Of course, I want to entrust everything to the Commander.」

「Thank you very much.」

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It had already been 4 months since such an exchange. Therefore, for us right now, although we should have reduced the options of people to participate in the tournament, depending on how you look at it, the options have increased many times over.

Entrusting several meetings and military responses to the Commander and Christoph, and internal affairs responses to the Minister of Internal Affairs (Raymond) and Alexis, we headed to the Royal Capital.

With new motives and purposes...

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