episode_0537

There are many ways for a country to become wealthy, but the most intuitive one is territory.

Expansion of the country’s land means more citizens belonging to the country, more tax revenue the country can collect, more military mobilization, and in itself means the country’s It also means authority.

Seeing that even I, who does not know much about politics, can think of this level of profit, it is only natural that many monarchs of the past turned their attention to wars of conquest.

“…Is there a way to expand the territory?”

And the madman who will do anything to make the kingdom great also cannot help but turn to the word territory.

She probably knows better than me what it means to have more usable land.

“Yes. Unlike the delusional queen who is in a hurry to put the country in order, I am competent.”

“I can’t imagine. If there was such a method, there’s no way I wouldn’t have tried it. In any case, the resulting confusion would be greater than the benefit gained from increasing the territory.”

“There is no such thing as confusion. ah. It may not be there at all. Because there will be a lot of pedo perverts who like children and don’t know what to do, just like perverts.”

“…Yes?”

The First Queen blinked due to the distortion of the Mesgaki skill, and Benedick, who was next to her, took out a map and unfolded it with a laugh.

“We are trying to restore the fairy forest.”

After hearing Benedick’s words, the first queen cooled down, as if her excitement just now had been a lie.

“Did you mean that?”

“Why are you disappointed?”

“Because it was decided a long time ago that it was impossible.”

The Fairy Forest has long been one of the kingdom’s troubles. The evil energy flowing from the sealed forest gradually eroded the surrounding area, not only rendering the kingdom’s land useless, but also creating the opportunity for the appearance of numerous dungeons.

In addition, the seal that could be broken at any moment diminishes the advantage of not having to worry about invasion by other countries, and also causes unnecessary expenses to be used to constantly prepare for disaster.

In addition to being able to expand her territory, the first queen searched for ways to restore the fairy forest to eliminate various damages.

As a result, the conclusion made by the first queen was impossible.

“First of all, the seal placed by Erginus is the problem. It takes too much effort to lift that seal.”

Even after hundreds of years have passed, the seal of Erginus, who still firmly holds the title of the greatest genius in history, cannot be easily lifted.

The method itself exists, but so many things are consumed for it that it puts a strain on the national treasury.

“It is also a problem after the seal is broken. Lurking inside are monsters sealed in the mythical era. Even heroes have given up on dealing with them, right?”

Even if we were to deal with him with the current power of the kingdom, including Benedick, it would be inevitable that many sacrifices would be made. Even if we make that sacrifice, there is no certainty that we will be able to prevent all disasters.

“Also, what should we do with the evil spirit that may be contained within it?”

It has already been confirmed that even if several bishops from the given church come, they will not be able to completely quell the spirit of evil.

There would be a possibility if several holy relics were requisitioned from the Artea family, but this would also consume too much of the national treasury.

“You can’t be sure if it’s possible to wake up the sleeping Fairy Queen and defeat her.”

The Fairy Queen is something infinitely close to godhood.

When such a being awakens and unleashes disaster, will the kingdom be able to defeat it?

Even if it is defeated, is it a victory worth achieving after countless sacrifices?

1The queen did not think so.

“Not worth discussing. no. I won’t even allow you to try to restore it. I have no intention of seeing the future of the kingdom disappear because of that.”

Where did they throw away their declaration that they would not be hostile? She was the first queen who exuded a sharp enough force that it made her skin tingle, but her threats were blocked when Benedick released his energy.

“1What the Queen said is something I am well aware of.”

“In that case, please go back. If you sacrifice yourself for something in vain, how much damage will it cause to the kingdom.”

“Lee Benedick. It has never forgotten its role as a sword that protects the kingdom’s borders. There is not even an enemy who harbors vain thoughts. So I can say this with confidence. If this suggestion had been nonsense, I wouldn’t have listened to my daughter.”

The words of the knight who had protected the kingdom’s borders for a long time and always showed loyalty to the kingdom despite his enormous military power gave the first queen hesitation.

The hesitation of a crazy girl who thought she would never compromise on something she was sure of was refreshing, but I didn’t have time to leisurely appreciate it.

The first queen’s gaze, which was tapping the table, soon turned towards me.

“Can you explain your plan in detail? So that I can understand.”

Hmm. Finally, this moment has arrived.

How do I explain this beyond translating the Mesugaki skill? With my grandfather by my side giving me advice, I won’t go astray, but it’s true that I’m worried about every word he says.

Still, it has to be done.

The moment I took a deep breath and leaned forward, the sound of my grandfather’s laughter reached my ears.

Because of that, I was startled and staggered, and the first queen looked at me with suspicious eyes.

‘go. Why are you smiling all of a sudden!?’

‘So what is that about!’

As I was grumbling about my grandfather saying that his own explanation was not cool, the sound of someone else’s footsteps other than the three of us echoed through the room.

When I turned my head to follow him, I saw a frail-looking man with long black hair.

Wearing a simple yet neat outfit, unlike the clothes worn by today’s nobles, he walked confidently and took a seat next to us, despite the puzzled looks of others.

“You. Who is it? How did you break into the palace?”

“I helped design this palace, so how can its magic reject me?”

“…No way.”

“Hello. Queen of the current kingdom. It is called Erginus. He has the title of Grand Wizard.”

The first queen looked at Erginus with eyes filled with bewilderment. I didn’t know why she, who I thought would stay aloof no matter what happened, was so shaken.

“Don’t talk nonsense. Isn’t human lifespan absolute even for heroes?”

“Can you really say that there are no exceptions? You can’t deny that I am Erginus, right?”

“…that is.”

However, what was certain was that for some reason, the first queen had no doubt that the virgin skull that suddenly appeared was Erginus.

‘What is it?’

‘Grandpa, you don’t know exactly either, do you?’

‘Is it important?’

…is that right? Erginus, the person who sealed the fairy forest, has appeared before my eyes. There is no need for me to explain!

If this person directly explains and provides all the evidence, even the first queen will not be able to deny it!

Wow! It’s gone! It almost makes me feel sorry for making fun of you for being such a prickly, virginal skeleton!

“The queen just said that it is impossible to restore the fairy forest, but I think differently.”

“Is it possible?”

“We have been preparing for this moment for hundreds of years. I assure you. it’s possible. I made it possible over hundreds of years.”

Come to think of it, Erginus, why is this guy talking so well all of a sudden? You were a loser who trembled in front of a stupid fox and begged for his life.

Why doesn’t he show any signs of agitation when he’s in front of the first queen?

What is the difference between the two?

hmm.

Hmm.

I think I know what it is, but let’s not mention it.

1For the sake of the queen and Erginus.

“If you have any questions, please ask. We will answer you.”

*

Thanks to the sudden appearance of Erginus, the task of persuading the first queen was easily completed. Erginus provided the basis for all the points pointed out by the first queen.

After the whole story was over, the first queen asked for some time to think about it, but after much deliberation, there would probably only be one answer.

That’s because the first queen doesn’t want to restore the fairy forest.

The reason she said it was impossible was because she thought that when comparing the loss and the gain, the loss was greater.

She would be willing to restore the fairy forest if she were sure that the benefits would be greater.

“Stir. Lucy.”

As soon as I left the palace, Benedick whispered to me. I was startled by a sudden whisper and took a step back, only to find Benedick slumped over with a hurt look on his face.

“Why. Disgusting troll father.”

“…that. Is this really Erginus?”

“The delusional queen is mentally ill, but she is not an idiot?”

Benedick looked at Erginus with curiosity, as if it was proof that neither I nor the First Queen had any doubts.

Then Erginus shrugged his shoulders and laughed.

“They really don’t look alike. They don’t seem like a father and daughter relationship at all.”

“My daughter looks more like my wife than me.”

“Was your wife like this too?”

“Not really. He was like an angel,”

Erginus seemed to sense something about Benedick’s slurred speech and turned his gaze towards me without asking any more.

“If you had told me about this in advance, I would have willingly cooperated.”

“I didn’t know that a grumpy, boring wizard could speak so well to a woman.”

“…I have shown my ugly side a lot.”

Did he admit that he looked dull?

“More than that, a virgin wizard. Why did the delusional queen think you were real?”

“I also have the authority to use various functions in the palace.”

If it wasn’t real, there was something that couldn’t be had. Then, it is somewhat understandable that the first queen was embarrassed.

“For now, is this the end of what needs to be done in the capital?”

“Yes. What is there to do in a place full of black trash?”

“Then let’s go back quickly. There is more than one thing to prepare in order to bring a sealed evil spirit.”