episode_0191

If you think about what it means to dedicate, it means that you spend almost the whole day in close contact with her, so that was the correct answer.

――Of course, most of that time was filled with state affairs.

Although she didn’t get the position of national advisor, Serpina learned about my ‘mind’s eye’ and decided on most national affairs by discussing with me, not Xena.

From the smallest things to what to do next.

It would be correct to say that while Xena is conducting an overall inspection of the northern continent, I am taking care of all the minor internal affairs.

and.

Irene, who returned to Eingart Castle with me from Rose Castle, officially became Serpina’s bodyguard.

At first, there was the opinion that she had actually been demoted – but Irene did not react too strongly, kneeling before Serpina and saying that she would be willing to carry out the task.

As a result of talking with her separately later.

“You thought I would have given instructions?”

“That’s right.”

On the way back to the mansion together.

Irene turned her head and was looking at me.

The word confidence was vivid in her purple eyes.

“Because there is no way my lord would call me, the second-in-command, a guard knight for no reason. Besides, haven’t you been spending a lot more time with your lord these days, Swen? I can’t help but think that something happened naturally between the two.”

After saying that, he looked at my face and asked carefully.

“… … Maybe I was wrong?”

“No. Irene is right. Still, it’s a bit surprising how you guessed it so accurately.”

“Well, it’s your order, not someone else’s, so there must be a reason, right? There were things I could guess.”

At that time, Irene, who had been talking with a smile, hardened her expression and came closer and whispered in a quiet voice.

It wasn’t that bad to get a whiff of her body.

“It might be related to what the lord said was dangerous, right?”

I had nothing more to hide from Irene, so I just answered calmly.

“Yes. That’s right.”

“I see. i get it. Protecting your lord would be a worthwhile task.”

Irene probably has feelings of gratitude and a debt of gratitude to Serpina even more than I do.

If I can help her, I’ll do it without any complaints.

There will come a time when I will have to take her with me, and this decision will be a great help in terms of putting Irene’s mind at ease.

“By the way… … It’s a slightly different story.”

“Please tell me.”

Irene hesitated for a moment and then asked again in a cautious tone.

If the question just now was quite serious and sincere, this time his face was very red and he felt very embarrassed.

“Well, that… … I’m curious about what you usually talk about with your lord.”

At Irene’s clearly revealing question, a smile naturally appeared on my face.

What kind of story is this?

“It’s just a story about overall state administration. You don’t have to worry about strange rumors.”

“No, no! Swen, I don’t believe the rumors, but… … just… … .”

“Instead, let’s spend time together today. Since I came back, Irene, you’ve been busy too, so we haven’t been able to talk much, right?”

Irene maintained a routine of going out when the sun rose and returning only after dusk.

I too was busy being dragged around by Serpina.

“Huh? But, that Ms. Reika… … .”

“Today will be okay.”

On the way out, I exchanged greetings with the wide-eyed Reika.

From what I heard, I stayed up all night yesterday reading a book, so I’m probably in dreamland by now.

“So, let’s spend time together for the first time in a while, Irene.”

Iren thought about my words for a moment and then-

Soon he lowered his head and answered in a low voice.

“… … Yes.”

So, for the first time in a long time, the two of us were able to spend time together.

The time I spent with her was like the only time of rest for me, who was fighting every day with the right answer.

*

Time goes by.

Today, as usual, the Zen questions and answers with Serpina continued.

When she asks a question, I answer.

It was a truly simple mechanism, but if I had the ability of ‘intelligence 100’ to spit out only the right words, this Zen question and answer would have more meaning than just a simple story.

Now, it was no exaggeration to say that I was alone, half-jokingly, leading the action radius of the most powerful nation, Serpina Army.

“You mean it’s not time to start a war yet?”

“That’s right. It seems like something is about to happen behind me again.”

“You don’t know if it was a rebellion or not.”

“Yes.”

I wanted to give an accurate answer, but since I only knew the outcome, I could only give a vague answer.

In the past, she would have been ignored, saying ‘It doesn’t fit logic’, but now Serpina was different.

He listened to every word I said and was convinced that if I were to do so, then so be it.

“… … i get it. Let me think about that a little more. If the result is a solid truth, there must be a reason.”

Serpina’s approach to this ‘unconditional truth’ was eerily similar to mine.

A method of extracting the number of possible outcomes based on the results and then inferring which one has the highest probability.

I knew everything about this world, but she couldn’t do that even if she was a monarch, so it couldn’t be helped that her batting average was lower than mine –

I thought that if this ‘ability to increase intelligence to 100’ existed in her, perhaps she could have used it better than me.

She was a monarch, and she would be much more knowledgeable about things like running a country and strategy than I, whose knowledge was all gained from playing games for 10,000 hours.

“Then, I am planning to award a mission soon – what would be the most appropriate way to organize it? ”

actually.

Being a trickster with 100 intelligence wasn’t that big of a deal.

The essence was to answer such questions.

I gave all her questions the most efficient answers.

As a result.

A much bigger change was happening in this country than I thought.

By preventing floods in advance, we gained the trust of the residents of the territory.

Through a reasonable deal with a merchant, he was able to obtain a year’s worth of military supplies at a low price.

Her decision also prevented the spread of bandits.

If you just do as she tells you, you will get the best results, so naturally, Serpina’s reputation began to improve.

Her reputation among military officers was not inherently bad, but considering that the public sentiment among the people of the territory did not completely follow her, this was very encouraging.

As such good results continued to be repeated, Serpina no longer hesitated.

At first, it was true that even though I knew about the ability called ‘mind’s eye’, I accepted some of the advice with a slightly puzzled expression.

Then, at some point, he started to believe what I was saying.

I could feel her expression gradually changing as she looked at me in real time.

That wasn’t the only result.

As I searched, I began to hear only bad news.

“What is all this?”

” As ordered, this time we explored the surrounding territory… … These are treasures.”

Not treasures, but treasures.

Before Serpina’s eyes, five different treasures were being presented for sale.

An outstanding sword, a medical book written by six generations, a book of military methods written by an outstanding master… … From legendary liquor to highly valuable jewels.

These were all things that came about as a result of following my opinion that it would be better to ‘explore’.

Serpina distributed them all to the generals under her command.

When asked the reason, she answered calmly with a nonchalant expression.

“I have no hobby in collecting. After all, things exist for people to use. Wouldn’t they also be more happy to be touched by someone else than to rot in the royal castle’s treasure trove?”

Even though it may be a good thing, it would not be easy to bestow treasures like that on subordinates.

The only thing she did not share with others was the Book of War.

It seemed like he took care of that and studied it separately.

From what I heard, it was Serpina who used the trick to lure Anima away from the castle.

Although he listened to the opinions of his generals, he seemed to think that his own judgment was also important.

The monarch was the decision-maker, and he should not have neglected his studies in order to summarize the best opinions.

Of course, there was no need to put in that much effort since I would always get the right answer if I just took me, a strategist with 100 intelligence, with me, but-

Regardless of that, she continued to improve herself without neglecting her studies or becoming lazy.

nevertheless-

“So you’re saying it’s not possible yet?”

“Yes.”

A question that Serpina often began to ask me at some point.

‘Can Serpina von Eingart unify the world?’

And, the same conclusion is always drawn: no.

Although the country was gradually developing, this answer did not change at all.

“I see. I understand.”

Serpina didn’t say she was disappointed with the results or bothered to question me, but after being convinced by what I said, she went back to her work.

At least once I thought I would have asked what the reason was, but instead, it seemed like I was just trying to fight my fate in silence.

Part of that is probably not neglecting your studies. It can be seen as her continuing efforts in her own way to overcome the bad karma she has accumulated and become a unified monarch.

To her who faces fate like that –

I couldn’t tell the truth even if I died, ‘If Serpina loses her life, this country can become a unified empire.’

I just continue to help her like I do now. Since there was also a justification that saving her would benefit Luna, I was able to help her without much hesitation.

While I was accompanying her like that-

Something decisive happened.

* * *

The beginning was ‘exploration’.

“Is sending General Celia to Kelstein Castle the most efficient way?”

[Close.]

‘… … no.’

I shook my head.

After answering several questions, I came to the conclusion that it would be efficient to send an exploration to Kelstein Castle, but the problem was who to send.

The search itself was a fixed value, and it would be accurate to think of it as selecting a number to search for.

When I inferred from various circumstances, it seemed like the answer would be [yes.] if I picked the exact number of generals.

Serpina nodded and said.

“Now all the generals without missions have been called.”

“It looks like he is a general carrying out some sort of mission right now.”

“Umm… … .”

Serpina was lost in thought for a moment, and then began asking questions again.

“Is sending General Irene to Kelstein Castle the most efficient way?”

“… … .”

I almost got embarrassed when I saw a name I knew.

[Close.]

‘Not Irene.’

When I shook my head again, the names of the generals under the occupation army began to be listed, starting with Iren.

Kransis, Jaden, Yuria… … Excluding Kransis, I wonder how many names of generals I heard for the first time.

“Is sending General Irian to Kelstein Castle the most efficient way?”

‘… … !’

That moment when I kept typing questions like a machine and then stopped.

“Hehehe… … .”

Serpina said with a very satisfied laugh.

As expected, hiding one’s expression in front of her was extremely difficult.

“I guess that’s the answer, Swen.”

The result of the question – [Yes.]

“… … Yes.”

I said, lowering my head.

“Please dispatch General Irian to Kelstein Castle.”