110 – Allies – 4
The non-public performance awards deal with the achievements made by each family and rank the achievements.
The reason for doing this was to make noble families compete for merit by differentiating the distribution of loot and territory according to each family’s achievements.
And of course, the stronger the family and the more soldiers it has, the easier it is to make achievements. In that respect, Balboa’s achievements have been top-notch ever since he joined the Leonian army.
Balboa’s record was broken. This was due to the well-timed assault of the Rochepol army.
In the end, the 1st place went to the Rochepol Army, the 2nd place went to the Balboa Army, which charged after them, and the 3rd place went to the Russell Army, which fought purely well.
And in return for the major, Charles was promised the unclaimed territory of the Duchy of Flos. But…
“Will I be able to receive it properly?”
In my view, it was not enough to win only the Principality of Flos. There was still one more mountain left.
—–
Meanwhile, there was a place where emergency lights were turned on due to the Leonian army’s victory in the rotation.
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Principality of Plos? It wasn’t. In the Principality of Plos, there was even a strange sense of silence. Princess Lucrezia also had a plan, which was to use the overwhelming financial power of the Duchy of Flos to start several wars and exhaust the enemy.
However, from the first battle, which would have been a huge gain even if it had been a moderate draw, the Duchy of Plos suffered an unexpected annihilation, and was experiencing a crisis that threatened the survival of the nation. As a result, an atmosphere like a mourning house continued day after day.
We only heard news that the castle was falling continuously from the front lines, and even if we gathered soldiers right now and created a hastily built army, there was no way to withstand the enemy’s overwhelming army. Rather, the officials of the Principality of Plos were so helpless that they did not even feel like there was an emergency.
Then which country has the emergency lights sounded? The correct answer was the Holy Kingdom of Lydia.
Emergency lights were now ringing in the Holy Kingdom of Lydia. The Holy Kingdom of Lydia was also drawing a similar picture to the Principality of Flos, and it was calculated that it would be beneficial for the Holy Kingdom of Lydia just as long as Princess Leonia and Princess Lucrezia continued to fight against each other and consume soldiers.
However, the completely unexpected result of the annihilation of both the Holy Kingdom of Lydia and the Principality of Plos seemed like it would collapse in shock.
And the Council of Senior Cardinals.
“The Principality of Plos… Wiped out from the first spin? What on earth is going on? “I didn’t say it would last at least five years!”
Other high-ranking cardinals murmured at one cardinal’s words, but Salome, who was the first to predict five years, simply smiled and replied:
“I see. It came to a conclusion sooner than expected. If things continue like this, something big will happen, right? The entire Taspilia Peninsula could fall into the hands of the Principality of Claudia.”
Salome said that calmly. A high-ranking cardinal got up from his seat at that attitude.
“Is that what you want to say now? “You don’t have to take responsibility!”
“Responsibility? “What kind of responsibility is it?”
“I am responsible for putting the kingdom in crisis due to incorrect analysis!”
“It is definitely a mistake to be responsible for putting the country in crisis due to an incorrect analysis. But… All I did was talk nonsense, didn’t I? It’s you who decided. “Then, does the responsibility also fall on the drunkards who complain about politics on the street?”
“That… !”
At that moment, the cardinal could not continue speaking. What qualifications does Salome have in the first place? She was able to participate here because she was the daughter of the Emperor. In short, Salome had no qualifications from the beginning.
“This is not the time to talk about unproductive matters of responsibility. “The problem is coping.”
“Cope?”
“The northern part of Taspilia will fall into the hands of Leonia. “Then shouldn’t we now decide whether to defend the south or join and become an axis of the kingdom of Taspilia that will be established in the future?”
“Kingdom of Taspilia?”
There is a kingdom behind the name Taspilia? The cardinals were taken aback by the combination of words they had never heard before.
“No matter what the Duchy of Claudia is, it is only a small region within Arcadia. So, if Princess Leonia takes control of the Taspilia Peninsula, she will move the capital to the Taspilia Peninsula, which has all the population, production, and wealth, and then she will no longer call herself the Duke of Claudia, but the King of Taspilia… If you support this and hold a coronation ceremony for Princess Leonia, the Holy Kingdom of Lydia will become an ally of Leonia, and if you excommunicate it for not recognizing the newly created Kingdom of Taspilia, it will become an enemy. Stick with her next leader of Taspilia, or confront her somehow. Shouldn’t you choose one or the other? For reference, my thoughts are… “
“Shut up.”
It was Cardinal Bergamo who said that. Bergamo stood up and quietly pulled out a dagger from his arms. Originally, he had to undergo a body search when entering the Seonghwangcheong, but since his opponent was a high-ranking cardinal and he came in and out every day, the soldiers conducted a cursory body search, and as a result, he was able to bring in a dagger.
“I will no longer allow unqualified people to speak. Everyone, do not be deceived by the wicked tongue of this vile snake. Alexander is a success! “If you don’t throw your daughter away right now, I will pull out my sword and stab her to death!”
But Salome was not at all intimidated. Although she was inferior to Leonia, she also had excellent swordsmanship skills as someone who had learned Ceylonian swordsmanship. It never occurred to her that she couldn’t beat even an old man over 60 years old.
But Alexander waved her hand roughly and ordered Salome to go out, and Salome bowed her head politely to her cardinals and then went out. Bergamo said:
“The only way left for us is a desperate fight.”
Someone gulped and swallowed at those words. There was tension on everyone’s faces.
“The Kingdom of Salabrica still remains. “If the Holy Kingdom and the Kingdom of Salabrica join forces, there will be 15,000 soldiers, so if we focus only on Mercury, it will be possible to block it. Moreover, if the Holy Kingdom directly draws the sword, Lydia believers from all over the world will come forward.”
At this, Alexander Seonghwang could have said something, but until the end, he just quietly listened to his political opponent Bergamo’s remarks as if he was not interested.
From the next day, Salome was banned from entering the Holy Imperial Palace. Bergamo, which had the greatest potential to become the next prosperous city, had clearly warned its soldiers and clergy.
Of course, Salome’s younger brother, Sebastian, was in charge of managing her soldiers, so it was nothing if only to get Salome into the Holy Emperor’s Office, but Salome did not bother to enter the Holy Emperor’s Office.
Instead, Salome quietly bided her time. She was until the times wanted her.
And that time came earlier than expected.
—–
At the military council the next day, Leonia asked her subjects.
“Is there anyone among your subjects or guests who is familiar with the culture or etiquette of the kingdom? “It’s even better if you come from a prestigious family.”
Diane, Yuria, Isabel. Everyone couldn’t answer. No one answered Leonia’s question.
“Isabel.”
“Yes.”
“I don’t think it would be strange for you to have such connections. “Isn’t the Poitiers family a prestigious family that passed down from the old Kingdom of Swadia?”
“That’s true, but… “Most of my old relationships were cut off during my college years.”
It had to be that way. The princess’s territory, Claudia, was part of a rural area by world standards, and there would not be many children from prestigious families who would be friendly with the local lord.
“Aren’t there any cardinals from Arcadia?”
“Among the cardinals from Arcadia, there are certainly some who are well-versed in etiquette and the providence of the clergy, but the problem is that Her Royal Highness, a member of the Arcadian Empire, invaded Taspilia. In this situation, the position of Arcadia’s priests will be extremely small, so I think it will be difficult to move them.”
“That would be troublesome. What I need is someone who will destroy the Holy Kingdom of Lydia from the inside. “It won’t be helpful to join hands with someone who doesn’t have much influence over the Holy Kingdom of Lydia.”
“So, it would be best to recruit priests from the Kingdom of Ilia or Silonia, who have nothing to do with this matter and are far away, but it is unclear whether such people will take our side.”
“Sying with the enemy is an act of betrayal.”
Leonia groaned. And she opened her mouth at that moment.
“Your Highness.”
At one word from Charles-Jean Rochepol, everyone’s eyes were focused on Charles.
“By any chance, is the person you want a person of good character and excellent eloquence?”
“That’s right.”
“He has excellent diplomatic sense, can judge pros and cons on his own, and has connections in the Holy Kingdom.”
“That is correct.”
“It would be best if you were a priest to begin with.”
“… “It seems like you can read my thoughts.”
Of course. That’s because Leonia found someone like that in the story of her game. And the talent that Leonia obtains in the game’s story is…
“Your Majesty, please send me to the Holy Kingdom. Any excuse is good. “I could just visit as a diplomatic mission.”
“Huh? “Why?”
“That’s right… “If you want to catch a fish, shouldn’t you go to a fishing spot?”
I was planning to go to Seongguk and catch a big fish.