479 – The fair was also a decoration – 3
After receiving the authority to conclude a secret contract with the emperor, I returned to the club room. His remarks were vague, urging cooperation as long as the national interests of the empire were not damaged, but now such ambiguity was welcome.
Except for wars, I am the type of person who only stays at home rather than abroad, and I am a civil servant who has absolutely nothing to do with diplomacy. If I had given detailed diplomatic instructions to such a civil servant, my head would have been overloaded. Perhaps, while the emperor was giving instructions, he threw away the communication tool and ran away.
So, it is enough to just keep in mind the ‘line that should not be crossed’. Fortunately, Armain is also worried that the Empire will upset the well-prepared table, and does not seem to have any intention of stealing the Empire’s bones.
“This should be enough.”
“Yes, let’s decide on the details later. I think the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will criticize me if I handle everything here for no reason.”
“Good. Actually, I was also anxious because I felt the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was watching.”
He put his head together with Count Nerkap and caught the large stem. It would be absurd to conclude a treaty with just the two of us without any attendants or advisors, but I have received authority from the Emperor, and Count Nerkaf is the representative of King Armain. Overwhelming authority destroys even common sense.
“I am just glad that we have reached an amicable agreement for the sake of friendship between our two countries and the stability of the continent. I thank you again for your mercy and wisdom.”
“I, too, was deeply moved by His Majesty the King of Armain, who loves peace.”
After sharing the written document with each other without hesitation, we shook hands and exchanged courtesy words.
In fact, this secret agreement is a secret agreement that led to friendship between the two countries and stability on the continent. No matter how much Armain recognizes the empire’s superiority, they cannot help but be shocked if Leon, which borders their border, falls into the hands of the empire. Conversely, the Empire would also be displeased if Armain, the country’s second-highest power, got a card called Leon.
In order to prevent such disputes, we agreed to share the food with each other in moderation, so it can be said to be a truly beautiful promise.
‘It is an agreement without parties.’
It’s a complicated and subtle feeling. The matter that determined the fate of the Kingdom of Leon was decided by the Empire, not the Kingdom of Leon, without the Kingdom of Leon’s knowledge.
But what can we do? Isn’t it a fate that must be endured when a country that loses a war, is in trouble with diplomacy, and has its royal family in jeopardy is caught between powerful countries?
And we are not saying that we will forcibly annex Leon. If the rightful heir to the throne leaves Enen, the goal is to elect the rightful successor as king in order to resolve the confusion.
‘A worthy successor.’
I checked the contents again before putting the document in my pocket. Although it was a brief document containing only a few sentences, it contained all the essential content.
* The Kpelopen Empire and the Kingdom of Armain jointly respond to the vacuum in the throne of Leon if the legitimate royal family of the Kingdom of Leon, the successor of Asturia, dies.
· * Those who will replace the vacancy in the Asturian royal family are limited to the nobles of the Kingdom of Leon, and blood ties with the previous royal family are taken into consideration, but are not considered a priority.
· * The new candidate for the King of Leon must be decided by agreement between the two countries, and unilateral enthronement and dethronement are prohibited.
· * To control the chaos caused by the vacuum in the throne and to ensure the safety of the subjects, both countries dispatch troops, but the number of troops is maintained at a gap of less than 2,000 from the other country.
* South of the Jibroya River, the Kpelopen Empire Army is stationed, and the North of the Kingdom of Armain Army is stationed to prepare for unrest and ensure the safety of the subjects. The period of stationing is determined through consultation between the two countries.
* If a third country intervenes in the throne vacuum and causes confusion, we respond jointly and consider radical solutions in case of emergency.
When I watched it again, I almost laughed at the short and concise content.
Yes, this is a peaceful promise to establish a worthy successor. They were simply prepared to engage in armed conflict if someone interfered with the ‘proper’ procedure.
‘It is a joint military response by the first and second largest countries on the continent.’
Countries that were trying to secretly join in will be horrified and back down when they find out about this secret agreement.
After signing a secret pact that would determine the fate of a country, he casually returned to the booth with Count Nerkap.
Of course, Count Nerkap came to the Academy because of a secret agreement, so he has no reason to stay at the Academy anymore, but if he leaves the Academy as soon as he meets me, he will only be looked at with suspicion. So, it is right for him to spend some time and then take a break.
Moreover, since he was here, he said he would spend time with Lyutis, so he couldn’t refuse. How can I stop you from serving your country’s prince closely?
“Huh? Uncle, advisor. Are you already here? Please rest a little longer and then come back.”
And when I arrived at the booth, I was greeted by Ryutis, who was chewing bread.
“Soshin is a guy who prides himself on having a strong body, so how can he rest comfortably while you are busy?”
Then, a shy feeling passed across the face of Lyutis, who was eating bread with a calm expression. Count Nerkap’s words may seem polite, but it would be even stranger if he was not embarrassed to hear something like that while he was resting comfortably.
But it is even more strange and surprising that Ryutis reacts like that. The person who seems to have been consumed by the feeling of embarrassment is Lutis, and I can’t believe there is someone who can hurt him.
‘He’s really my uncle.’
Without realizing it, I turned my gaze to Count Nerkaf.
A nobleman who is not a member of the royal family but is called an uncle by the prince. The title ‘uncle’ was not simply a title derived from the royal family’s favor and high authority, but was a title given to him because he was truly close to the royal family.
‘Is it because it’s the best sword?’
If you think about it, Ryutis is a guy who has a deep love for the sword, to the point where he engages in sword fighting with Laterer. A guy like that grew up watching his father’s close confidant (the best swordsman in his country) from a young age, so how high his inner intimacy must be. Maybe he could be Ryutis’ role model.
Thinking like that, I had complicated feelings about Count Nerkaf. The favor of being the person who can control Ryuutis, and the resentment that Ryuutis was still released into the empire.
‘…He must have been busy as the Grand Marshal.’
I tried to shake off my resentment and came to that conclusion.
How can the Grand Marshal control each prince when he is not the chamberlain of the palace? Obviously, Count Nerkap couldn’t help it either.
If not, I think I would hate Count Nerkaf a lot.
I had forgotten everything else because I was busy butting heads with Count Nerkaf.
“See you again. Have you been well?”
However, it occurred to me only after seeing Cardinal Alexandriana smiling brightly.
There were not one, but three big names who decided to come to the academy.
“Yes, it was a day full of happiness, perhaps due to the Lord’s protection.”
“I’m glad. As expected, you are blessed by the Lord.”
I also answered with a smile, and Cardinal I of Alexandria nodded her head happily.
These are not empty words. She found out that she had her first child after being beatified, so she had truly happy days thanks to Enen’s blessings. Although today was a difficult day to conclude a secret contract that wasn’t even in the cards, overall it was a good day.
So, I hope Cardinal Alexandriana continues these good days. Even in the Holy Church, ‘Would you like to make a secret pact with me?’ If I say the same thing, I might go crazy.
“Since the two of you are in one place, this must also be the will of the Lord.”
Whether she knew what I was thinking or not, Cardinal Alexandria I, still with her smile on her face, took something out of her pocket that she was holding.
‘What is that?’
However, compared to the size of her pocket, the contents that came out were quite large. Is it a pocket with space magic or holy magic? It would be enough for a cardinal to carry it around.
“This is a gift from the Pope to the two blessed people.”
Anyway, I received the items handed to me by Cardinal Alexandria, her white clothes and a bluish cross.
‘Oh.’
And as soon as I received it, I felt it. Even I, who is only a blessing and has nothing to do with Enen, thought, ‘This is precious.’ It had such a sacred aura that I thought,
As expected, it is something that is given by the Pope, so it is different. If I use these items, I feel like I can use holy magic like priests.
“Clothing has the effect of keeping the wearer clean and preventing blades. The cross can instantly heal minor trauma when placed on a wound.”
It’s really possible.
The hand that was touching the cross became stiff. It is a cross of just the right size to carry in one’s arms, and the fact that it is capable of self-healing even for minor injuries is incredible.
“…It’s a precious gift. I don’t know if we can accept it.”
“Once beatification is decided, this is an item that will be given unconditionally to the bereaved family. These are things that the two blessed people deserve to receive, so please do not feel burdened and receive them comfortably.”
I felt like laughing at those words. As the Dawn Church has a long history, the number of people who have been beatified posthumously is not small. But you can mass-produce these items to give to the surviving families of the blessed?
Of course, magic can heal trauma, but it has not been possible to create a healing artifact like this cross. It’s not for nothing that the Church of Dawn achieved religious victory.
“Then I will gratefully accept it. Please tell the Holy Father that I am grateful.”
“Yes. His Holiness will be happy too.”
I thought as I watched Cardinal Alexandrian bow his head politely.
If a congratulatory gift to commemorate canonization comes after the death of Mar and I, at least my children will not have to die from trauma.
“Hey, by the way, brother.”
While I was thinking about that, I heard Cardinal Alexandriana’s voice.
I am anxious. Suddenly, ‘Since you received something good, shall we have a good talk?’ What if I say the same thing?
“I wonder if it would be okay to talk to Brother Tanian for a moment…”
‘Ah.’
I quickly felt at ease. This person’s business was Thanian.
“Yes, as much as you want.”
That’s why she answered with a smile.
I think we can have a little more sincere faith starting today.