episode_0196

After briefly exchanging greetings, the meeting began immediately. It started out in a friendly atmosphere. Frenya, Ediran, and Asabel were all beautiful women, so there was no room for them to be hideous.

… … And then I saw that all three were women.

“The elves and the Kingdom of Hav must have known that the Demon King’s invasion was planned.”

First of all, it begins with a mention of a common enemy. Even if you are fighting, it makes sense to cooperate if a common enemy appears.

“That’s right. Currently, the devil is doing crazy things even in our territory.”

Frenya gritted her teeth and thought of the demons who were still staying in the land of the elves.

“In our kingdom of Habu, there is nothing in particular… … That didn’t happen.”

Ediran Harma. She, who is also the kingdom’s princess, smiled brightly and said that there was no damage on her side. That couldn’t be possible, right? Based on the information provided by the princess, several incidents caused by demons have recently occurred in the Kingdom of Habu. Well, it sounds like we have nothing to lose if we don’t do it. In fact, in order to gain the upper hand in negotiations, the kingdom put an iron plate in front of its head to ensure that there would be no damage.

“It’s different from what I knew… … .”

“Oh my. It happened in my kingdom… … It’s a bit surprising to hear that the princess of the empire knows something else.”

The two women still had smiles on their faces. Ediran’s intentions are visible, but cannot be ignored. Asabel will know too. But first, I had to endure it so as not to ruin the atmosphere.

“Still, even in the kingdom, you must have realized that the Demon King has an ulterior motive to rule this world.”

“Yes. That is also acknowledged by our Habu Kingdom.”

“That’s why I said that we need to cooperate and prepare against the devil. Do you understand?”

“I agree that we need to be prepared. but… … Is there really a need to cooperate?”

“Princess Eddie.”

Asabel turned her head towards Frenya.

“Princess. In the case of the Elf Kingdom, they agreed to cooperate with the Empire on the condition that they together drive out the forest demon forces.”

“Hmm. It’s a fairly unequal treaty?”

“No. For us elves, it was a pretty good clause.”

Frenya answered instead of Asabel.

“Ah… … Is that so?”

Right now, Ediran must be feeling sorry for Frenya in his heart. If you help him, you will have more to take from the empire, but you sided with the empire.

“Our empire would not have asked for a one-sided relationship.”

horizontal relationship. This was the basic foundation laid by the Gaia Empire in order to reliably accept cooperation from other countries. It was a treaty that would be implemented flexibly according to the invasion of the Demon King’s army, not simply to ask for power from the Gaia Empire, but to send each other necessary materials or soldiers. For example, if the Demon King launches an intensive attack on the kingdom, the empire decides to send supplies and troops to the kingdom.

“But what is the problem? Let’s listen to it first.”

“We already informed you of the kingdom’s additional requirements in advance.”

“Did you think the empire would accept that absurd demand?”

“Have Kingdom has no reason to yield.”

“Princess. It’s the devil. Aren’t they simply trying to take advantage when we need to cooperate and prepare?”

“You are being very rude now!”

It seemed like Asabel couldn’t be more angry, but Ediran lost his temper and raised his voice. He probably wasn’t really angry. However, I felt like there was one thing here that increased the appeal.

“I think it’s natural for us to share information about the Demon Lord’s army. However, in case of war, we send troops to the empire or provide some supplies… … . Is there a need for that?”

“The continent is in crisis. Isn’t that the right thing to do?”

“Before that, the empire and kingdom fought several wars until a few decades ago. But what if we formed an alliance just because the Demon King suddenly appeared? It’s the empire that needs allies, not our kingdom!”

“If the empire collapses, the kingdom will also collapse, right?”

“No? The Harb Kingdom is not that weak.”

Ediran did not hesitate even in front of the princess who might become the next emperor. I know they are holding out for their own benefit, but… … Isn’t it too tight?

“To be honest… … We plan to stop the Demon Lord’s army, which has lost its power in the empire. If we help the empire for no reason and the devil’s army invades when our kingdom is helpless… … What should I do? And is there any guarantee that the Empire will not attack the Kingdom immediately after the war?”

Can you afford it in the first place? Even if the empire or kingdom wins the war, it will be busy just restoring the destroyed land.

“So, I want to make sure of the kingdom. If the empire shows sincerity first… … I am willing to accept it.”

It was said that if that sincerity were exchanged for money, it would be equivalent to a year’s budget for the empire. We’re talking about cooperation, but are you going to take advantage of the enormous benefits? That’s nonsense.

“Her Highness the Princess.”

“Huh?”

“The Kingdom of Habu’s position does not change, and our empire cannot retreat… … It can’t be helped, right?”

“Count. What are you talking about?”

The person who now intervenes between the three and slyly gives his opinion to the princess. That was me.

“A union excluding a kingdom. That will be enough.”

“Hey. What are you doing by suddenly barging in?”

No matter what Ediran said, I continued talking until the end. Ediran, with his fierce smile, was very cute.

“The kingdom… … All you have to do is let him fight the Demon Lord’s army alone.”

“Are you ignoring my words now?”

In short, it meant, “Let’s leave the Kingdom of Habu to fall alone.” Since the Empire made the request first, the Kingdom of Harb must have been quite puzzled. Perhaps because the empire was in a hurry, they planned to take advantage of it and get the most out of it and accept the alliance as if there was nothing they could do.

The empire does not immediately agree to the enormous conditions first presented by the kingdom. I know that, but the judgment may have been that if we set it big from the beginning, we can extract the maximum profit by pretending to make a little concession later.

“Princess Eddie. If we don’t agree, shouldn’t we just do nothing?”

“What are you talking about? We need to coordinate our opinions.”

“For that matter, it seemed like there was no desire to coordinate at all… … .”

Participating in the talks in the first place meant that the kingdom was also willing to form an alliance. But I was too greedy.

“ was planning to do this from now on.”

“When I looked there, it didn’t look like that at all.”

“Aren’t we talking about our position first? And that one? From what I saw earlier, he seems to be a count from an empire. Isn’t that very rude to the princess of a country?”

In order to disqualify me, Ediran began to criticize the princess using her social status as an excuse.

“Princess Asabel. Is this the right situation?”

“He is the count of the empire, not the count of the kingdom.”

nice. Princess Asabel helped me, as she seemed happy when I expressed my opinion.

“You intervened without permission in the first place. No matter how much of a count he is… … .”

“Princess. I think the Count is right. That’s why I’m not stopping you.”

“That means… … Are you trying to pretend it never happened? This meeting?”

“If they keep asking for things that don’t make sense, isn’t there any reason for the talks to continue any longer?”

The leadership that had been briefly taken over was returned to the empire. Asabel does not miss this opportunity and pushes Ediran.

“… … Let’s each have a little more time to think.”

Ediran got up and left the conference room first. Pernya shook her head and stood up following the humans’ diplomatic fight.

“Your Majesty. Didn’t I intervene for no reason?”

“No. As expected, he is a count. Thanks to you, I have accurately figured out the true intentions of the kingdom, so I have made a small contribution.”

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It’s “. Of course, Daron Dran. I heard you were a jerk in front of a princess from another country?”

“How do you know that?”

“I heard the soldiers in the meeting room talking.”

Kelly gave me a thumbs up and praised me. The story of my saga, of how I took control of a situation that the princess of the Kingdom of Harve was trying to lead, was being talked about in the empire’s mouths. The kingdom seems to be glaring at me… … .

“Hey. Count!”

“Oh. Hello.”

This time Natasha looked at me. Natasha was also present at the conference just now.

“Wasn’t it cool?”

“Right now, the princess named Eddy is grinding her teeth because of you.”

“Oh really?”

“You’re so carefree. If you mess up, something could happen in the kingdom!”

Natasha quickly forgot that she was scared of me earlier.

“Natasha.”

“Huh?”

“Are you worried about me and not the princess?”

“Hi.”

It seems like he probably wasn’t conscious of it. Natashana slightly distanced herself and clung to Fiz. Fiz tried to push Natasha in front of me again, but Natasha was shaking and wouldn’t come out.

“Anyway, thank you.”

“Hmph. I just didn’t like that princess.”

“Lady Natasha is not a very popular position in the royal family.”

I was able to understand it because Fiz gave a rough explanation. Perhaps, in the eyes of the royal family, Natasha will seem like a crossbreed with royal blood mixed with dirty blood? Ediran also seemed to treat Natasha coldly.

At that time, I hear a voice calling for Natasha from over there.

“Lady.”

“Miss… … . Did you see the princess named Eddy with you?”

“It won’t be a big deal.”

I’ve already been insulted, and it won’t be a good look for Natasha, a member of the royal family, to be with me.

“Natasha.”

“Why.”

I turned around and called Natasha back as she was leaving.

“If you have any trouble, please tell me. I’ll solve it.”

Natasha looked embarrassed at those words. It’s not a big deal, but it’s clear that he was excited by my kindness.

“Hmph, that won’t happen.”

Natasha stuck out her tongue cutely and went straight back to the kingdom’s delegation.