Shikkaku Kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madō Shidō

Episode 58 Oyawaku, 3

--Polk Nadar.

This man holds the position of Count in the kingdom and is one of the top aristocracy to spearhead matters with the Empire.

Originally it had territory in the northern part of the kingdom, but due to the failure of the rebel suppression and deficiencies in territorial management, the Royal Family was ordered to relinquish the current Nadar territory.

For the sake of prolonging peace, we are being sent to the border with the Empire and entrusted with negotiation and so on.... It certainly sounds good, but the truth is a good bullet avoidance.

As long as the end of the war cannot be avoided, it is undeniable that it is poor, and if it is a war, it will be the first to suffer damage.That will also be the driving force behind our commitment to maintaining peace, but I don't think it bothers us personally.

Around that point, it can be said that it was behind the scenes that he was good at diplomacy halfway.

Such a man was now in a whirlpool of frustration and haste.

It's because of the retribution that came in a few days ago.

Prince Seiran Crosel Road, King of the Kingdom, is visiting us personally.

The fact was, for him, a blue-tempered thunderbolt, such that he lost face immediately after receiving a report from his subordinates.No wonder he didn't expect to visit Prince Wang personally outside this time of year.

Normally, it is customary to send officials first when there is a suspicious bud.Nevertheless, there is also a lot of paper breaking, such as Prince Wang, who is responsible for one end of the national government by skipping the practice.

Whirling around Polk Nadar's head is both fearful and anxious.

--Did they find out about the fraud?

― ― But in that case, you should be summoned to the royal castle or taken.

- So, is this inspection to hold it back?

--What do you think?

--Is that true?

--What will happen in the future?

In contrast to slow and dull thinking, the feet heading towards the reception room of the collar castle are naturally faster.

The voice of a squire who is suddenly called from behind barely enters my head.

Please wait.

I need the materials.

and so on, and followed with a hasty voice.

Pork couldn't afford not to pay enough attention to such a servant.

... the reception room is waiting for the caller.

It should also be called Polk's accomplice.

When Polk entered the reception room, there was already a man in the room, sitting on the sofa.

I am in my mid-40s.Two young escorts stand behind them, one enjoying the softness of a fine leather sofa.

The attitude of those who walk up on the couch and smoke paper is nothing like that of those who go out in front of the superior nobles.It's like my face. I can see the indiscretion that makes me feel like I haven't told you anything about a customer at all.

But it's allowed here.This guest is somewhere beyond the authority of the kingdom's aristocrats.Rather, speaking of the equilibrium between the top and bottom of the position, it can be said that it leans towards this Guest.

Black hair consolidated with wax.Behind your back, your face is straightforward.It also feels like an expression of loyalty to the Code that this arrogant attitude is doing because it has to be done.

Truth is, yes. This man is just taking such an attitude to formally show that he is a superior.

What you wear is a different look from the kingdom's form.

A black based uniform.

Gold embellishment given from the shoulder.

A medal following the cross and the stars.

Designs that are so detailed that the word nervous resembles it are nothing more than military uniforms of the British Empire, an enemy nation.

Such a man greets Pork with a faint smile.

"His Excellency Count Polk Nadar. You're in a good mood."

"Ah, is there something beautiful?I want you to stop making jokes that are not funny.General Grants. "

"Excuse me.Forgive me for being rude. "

Grants - Leon Grants, a member of the Eastern side of the British Empire.Although the status is only one of several generals set up in the army, it is nevertheless in a position to lead a group of 10,000 units.

Leon doesn't even look down at all, as if it were natural.I can't afford to let the eagle talk.This attitude is due to the fact that the other position is higher.

That's why, as long as it's painful for Polk...

Leon gave me the palm of his hand.

"First of all, why don't you sit down?

The saying is as if you were in your castle.Pork gets angry because he's been held back, but he says "I know" more subtly and lowers his hips to the sleigh and sofa.

And then...

"I also acknowledged it in the letter, so I think you already know it."

"Prince Wang is coming to visit."

"That's right. What was that kid thinking all of a sudden...."

"If the genius of Prince Wang was as heard, he would have perceived your father's departure."

"That's not true! Cover-up was perfect!I've been dodging every detective in the CIA ever since!

"I'm sure that's true."

Leon agrees with Polk.

To the best of his knowledge, he certainly doesn't seem to have been overwhelmed by the Inspectorate or officials.

When Pork perceived that the officials were moving, he skillfully stood around and sometimes sniffed his nose medicine.

The arms around there are to be commended.

"But that's just the officials.Not even the lower mouth. "

"What do you mean?

"As far as we have investigated, there are parts that are deceiving.The merchants are finally making a scene in the alley.

"Talking sparrows...."

Pork throws up bitterly, while Leon makes an unbelievable smile on his mouth.

"Instead, was it just right?It's time to think about it, it's time for the tide. "

"Hmm...."

Pork roars one by one and sees the documents sent in advance by Leon.

It contained suggestions from the Empire on how Polk would behave in the future.

But it's too tedious.

As a kingdom nobleman, it is so catastrophic.

But it was also true that, as things stood, Polk was being pushed into a situation that had to be followed.

That's why,

"Are you sure this promises my place in the Empire!?

This is how Polk screams.

If you open your mouth, your selfishness and self preservation.

As opposed to Leon, it is also easy.

... Polk Nadar. A neurotic obese man.It is easy to get irritated, and it is easy to get excited.Now she moves her body without hesitation and even bites her nails.If things don't go as planned, this is how they quickly appear in attitude.

Leon stares at the pork with his cold eyes.

"General Grants!

"... that's for sure.The Emperor already knows that. "

"I can't believe it's just words!I need you to get me a solid ID!

"Even if you say so.Even if you leave the paperwork, it's hard to say if it's effective. "

"I'm not the only one who's rebellious against the Closel Road family!You're going to throw away your status and even your territory!

Leon sighs inside out at Pork's lack of discernment.

I wonder if it's all the seeds I sprinkled.

I wonder if this happened because of my desire.

"... if you don't like it, you can do whatever you want.Either way, you have no choice but to rely on us.Isn't that right?

"Gu...."

"If it turns out that, in any case, your Duke would be guilty of capital punishment after confiscation of territory.I don't like that, so this is how you put your trust in us?

Yes. By the time this happens, Polk's advance and retreat will already be trapped.

If Seiran comes to the inspection, he will surely reveal his nose-hearted prince.

Then there is only one way to choose.

Betray the royal family and enter the Empire.

That was the only way Polk could survive.

"... what do we do now?"

"There's no need to be impatient.This was more than expected.Rather, even the Prince visited him himself.You may proceed as originally planned. "

"... okay.I will ask you again and again for the future. "

"Sure."

... after Polk Nadar left, Leon sighed tirelessly on the spot, freed from a moment of patience.

To him, who lived to be honest and steadfast, the way pork was a greedy and lazy pig.

If he failed to maintain a delicate relationship with the Empire, he still dealt with his servants, betrayed his master's royal family to enrich his private stomach, and even dealt with prohibited items.

And if that's what you're going to reveal, you'll forget the royal favor and follow the Empire.I don't mind pretending to be hunted down.Corrupt aristocrats, as pictured.

That pride is expensive.The person was going to hide it, but during the meeting, a dissatisfaction appeared at the end of the interview.

Rather, it only seemed ridiculous to Leon.

Leon flees to a paper cigarette for a while.

Talking to fat pigs is unpleasant enough to have to dissipate.

After smoking paper cigarettes, he turns to the corner of the reception room.

Looking at it, there was a blurry white mask in the place where there was no one.

Eventually, someone dressed in indigo appears, as if the darkness were peeling out of the corner of the room.

Wearing a loose vest, her face is hidden in a mask, so naturally she doesn't know if it's a man or a woman.

While the nervous and hardened Servants, Leon did not lose his calm.

Someone in a white mask sat face to face with Grants.

Leon smashed a paper cigarette into an ashtray and twitched one eyebrow.

"... Mr. Arias, is this all right?

"Yeah, you're doing great.Is this result sufficient in return for the [Type 1 Barrier Reorganization (Wall Alter)]? "

Behind the white mask Leon called Arias is the voice of a young woman.It is as swift as it could be in its twenties or teenagers.

As the conversation suggests, the deal behind this meeting is with her.

Not Leon and Arias.

between the Empire and the organization to which she belongs.

In exchange for a new defensive spell, he wanted Polk Nadar's rebellion.

But I don't know.

"You... no, what the hell do you want?In return for a single spell, such as wanting the destruction of a single nobleman and promoting even battle. "

"You don't need to know that.General Leon Grants, His Majesty the Emperor is aware of this matter. "

"But it is."

"As a general... no, as an individual, you're not good at it, are you?

"Of course."

An organization that is neither a nation nor a nobleman in a hostile relationship wants to destroy itself.

It didn't fall to Leon.

So I tried to find out why.

"My Lord General. If you're a soldier, don't you have to obey your orders?

"Mm...."

Once the Code is brought forward, honest Leon cannot say anything.

Military personnel should be gears of the organization.If the gear moves on its own, it is certain that the tissue will not be able to stand.

His Majesty's life has already fallen, so even if I ask why here, Leon's job remains the same.

Ah, you can hear a faint laugh from behind the white mask.

"Besides, is it profitable for the Empire?

"That's...."

Sure, that's right.

Recently, there have been reports of a sharp improvement in the proficiency of the Royal Army's magician forces.

The information is still uncertain and it is unclear how much training has improved, but the Imperial Army needs to evaluate its strength by focusing on it, whether it is true or not.

From that point of view, this tour can be said to be truly sacred.

It is not possible to wage war from the Empire, but if it succeeds, it is not impossible to proceed without the loss of the Empire.

"General, if you understand, there's no way."

"... I understand."

... it is a threat to the Empire to improve the quality of the Kingdom's magicians.The kingdom was originally a country with high magician power, and if it became even stronger, it would be a headache for the Empire to consider expanding to the south in the future.

This is the best way to combine the powers of the wizards.Originally, the magicians of the kingdom had suffered, but if this is true, it is expected that they will suffer even more from now on.

Therefore, we must definitely grasp the reality.

"... Arias, do you have something?

"We are also investigating.Either way, the key is still in the silver, which is consuming more. "

"I guess...."

Improve the wizard's ability to practice.

At the same time, the consumption of silver in the Kingdom is gradually increasing.

That's why I laid down through Polk Nadar.

Probably something will move.

--Let Polk Nadar be sacrificed.

That's what Arias said before he incited Pork.

Remembering that, Leon's back still ran up cold.

An elegant laugh echoes in the reception room.A crystal-clear laugh like a silver bell.