I see your code (199)
“… … lion? In Layton?”
“It is.”
“Huh, I’m not saying I’m wrong… … .”
King of Argon, Crimbel Argon Regnart VI, leaned on the throne with an absurd expression on his face.
It was because it was the first time in my life that the other side requested a lion first. Originally, the lion was sent down by the king with a generous heart, not to receive an application.
“Aren’t these guys trying to revive the Empire? It seems to be getting off topic.”
“It won’t be like that.”
First-class knight Vincent stepped forward.
“The other party requested a messenger, not an envoy. It was an official statement that he did not intend to be treated like any other country. What we are aiming for is at best being recognized as an independent city.”
“It’s a bit harsh to say that being recognized as a neutral city is at best. Rather… … .”
Regnart VI looked at Vincent with curious eyes.
“It’s been a long time since you intervened during political affairs. Do you have any reason?”
“It’s fueled. I’m just trying to prevent Your Majesty from going in the wrong way… … .”
“Aha. Right.”
After Vincent stopped talking, Regnart VI put a smile on his face.
“Was it the famous Rihanna who sent this letter? A special relationship with the Marquis Dante, who killed Baphomet with you a few years ago. Are you defending yourself with that kite now?”
“A lawyer. It doesn’t even make sense. Don’t you think I’m ruthless enough to cling to such a private relationship?”
“At least now it seems so.”
“majesty!”
At Vincent’s cry, King Regnart pierced his ears with his fingers.
“Don’t scream at that. You didn’t eat my ears.”
“… … .”
“And what if it’s a personal relationship? From a public point of view, isn’t he a close friend of the Marquis Dante, who helped protect our kingdom? He is also his agent who has disappeared. I have a record of catching a famous murderer in the kingdom before.”
“if… … .”
“Okay. Let’s just send a messenger.”
Vincent’s expression brightened slightly.
I wanted to repay the Marquis Dante more, because it suddenly disappeared and there was no opportunity to do so. In the midst of that, I felt fortunate to be able to help even the person who was the agent.
However, Regnart VI’s words did not end there.
“And the person in charge… … It could be Archduke Benjamin. How about it, isn’t it just an excellent Inseon?”
“majesty!”
Frightened by the king’s words, Vincent shouted loudly.
Benjamin Ford. He is the prime minister of the kingdom who holds the position after the king in Argon. If it was an ambassador from another kingdom, it was said that he was not a person worthy of being sent only as a messenger.
Usually, it can be considered that he respects his opponent that much, but the problem was Layton’s situation now.
Everyone on the continent knows that Layton is currently trying to be recognized as an independent city. And what everyone knew was that Rian, a powerful leader, had a close relationship with Argon.
In such a case, sending out an extravagant person was just right to misunderstand that Layton was under Argon instead of a neutral city.
“It’s deafening… … I didn’t tell you to stop screaming.”
“You don’t even know? Sending Archduke Benjamin now is actually poison to Leighton. Not only that, but our kingdom may also have diplomatic problems with other kingdoms.”
“It’s a problem like that, and we can solve it with just a little money. It’s not really a big deal. So there’s no need to worry any more, Sir Vincent. Unless you are a servant of Layton.”
Vincent looked at the king with trembling eyes.
It wasn’t an order I didn’t know. Rather, the purpose is to arouse such misunderstanding and make it a fact.
When we ate it, we noticed something else, and when we left it alone, it was clear that he wanted to own the precious land right now.
Of course, it must be to the benefit of Argon, to which he belongs. Layton was a land that was bigger and full of potential than any other city in the kingdom. The king made the right decision.
But from Vincent’s personal point of view, it was true. What he wanted was to help the person in debt, not to inflict damage.
‘… … However, this is clearly a private purpose.’
This is completely contrary to what he initially claimed.
In the end, all Vincent could do was hope for a wise man named Ryan, whom he had never seen before. Like Dante, who was silent but not clumsy.
* * *
It has been about a week since I asked the three kingdoms to send messengers. A positive answer came back faster than expected from Calpheon and Argon.
“This is surprising.”
“Iknow, right.”
I said, examining the memorandum from Argon.
“It’s Calpheon, I was actually suspicious that it might be something like Argon’s secret spy, so I thought I’d send it unconditionally… … . Argon thought it would bounce at least once. It was a situation where I could take more bribes on my own if I stayed still.”
“Isn’t your reputation or your personal connections affected by any chance?”
He shook his head at Thaeter Terberotz’s question.
“The King of Argon is not very generous. If someone tried to defend me to the end, it wouldn’t have affected me much.”
“You speak as if you had seen Regnart VI yourself.”
“I heard rumors. Rather… … .”
He dropped the official document on the table and put it down.
“You seem to be up to something, right?”
“It’s weirder without it.”
“Do you have any guesses?”
When asked as if passing by, Tair Terberotz closed his eyes tightly. It’s his habit when he’s worried. After sipping tea for a while, he waits, and then he speaks.
“I can think of two main possibilities.”
“what is that?”
“The first is to be really docile in accepting Layton as neutral. Surprisingly, the result is not too bad from Argon’s point of view. It’s probably better for someone you don’t know to eat than to give it to someone in an ambiguous relationship.”
“Since it is exactly in the middle of the three kingdoms, it will be possible to reduce armaments by making it a buffer zone.”
“right.”
It’s low, but it’s a possibility. Rather than looking around for nothing, you can pretend to be exciting and ask for something in return.
Crimbell Argon Regnard VI… … Why is your name so long? Anyway, I don’t think it’s because of his greed.
Then it’s like that… … .
“The second one?”
“On the surface, they pretend to be neutral, and on the inside they are trying to gulp.”
As expected.
“Who is coming as a lion?”
It was a cut-and-dried question, but Tair Terberotz seemed to notice that I was thinking the same thing with that one word.
He grinned and shrugged.
“I don’t know until there. First of all, since you are a representative of the Marquis… … Wouldn’t you like to send a duke class? That’s an exaggerated greeting.”
If it was a duke, even the worst person would be ranked 20th in the kingdom. It can be seen that sending one messenger is definitely too much.
I pondered for a moment and opened my mouth.
“First of all, it is important to figure out exactly who is coming. Can you find out?”
“A week should be enough.”
“I do it in three days. A week is a little too short to come up with a solution.”
“Do you know that if you spit it out on your own, everything in the world will take care of you?”
“Are you not confident?”
The word ‘Patience’ was engraved on Teyer Terberoz’s forehead.
“Do it. Try it, you’ll never die pretty. Overworked employees will always curse you.”
“I do not know. Someone said that if you curse, you will live more. But you still have the energy to curse someone. Have I been rolling too easily? … .”
As I blurted out, Teyer Terberots looked at me like a monster. I smiled and got up from my seat.
“just joke. Take care of your overtime pay properly, and if you want to be overcharged, it doesn’t matter if you’re late for a day. There is one more strange thing… … .”
“Are you talking about union?”
nodded. Calpheon and Argon already received answers, but it was a little strange that there was no response from Gelian, who was the most favorable.
Although the physical distance is a little further away, communication was done through the crystal ball of the tower. There was no reason for the union to be particularly late.
Thayer Terberots closed his eyes for a moment and opened them.
“I don’t even know why. Isn’t it just a little late? Rather, Calpheon and Argon reacted very quickly.”
“Well… … That’s right.”
It’s probably too early to think that it’s still strange for sure. After all, it’s only been a week since I sent the official letter.
I was a little impatient because I am a fast-paced nation, and even in the modern world, there are many countries that are later than this.
I ignored it and started discussing other issues with Thaere Terberoz.
It was mainly about the forest of Daemulrim, which had been cleared to some extent.
I thought it would take a long time because of the size, but the process is much faster than I thought. I’ve heard that the surface of the ground is hardened by the pressure it’s been subjected to so far, and the shovel doesn’t go in properly.
Isn’t that a tough speed even with an excavator? At least it was clear that this wasn’t the case.
So now we need to know why this happened… … . No matter how good it may be, it’s only because you don’t know the cause that it’s so stupid.
“… … .”
After reviewing the report like that, the answer came out not long after. The reason was simple and absurd.
No, when did these humans unknowingly put the 1st Knights in?
Since each of them has a specification that exceeds that of an excavator, it was only natural that the clearing was completed quickly. The problem is their will.
I thought about asking them too, but I just gave up. The knights here take it very insultingly to shovel.
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Maybe Ricardo ordered it?I went to the top and checked the name of the person who made the proposal, and it says resource.
“her… … .”
It’s a little thrilling. Those who were angry saying that the security work was an insult to them volunteered to shovel. It doesn’t even bother me.
I’ll have to repay you with something later.
It was time to move on to the next issue with a happy smile. A loud knock was heard.
“Come on in.”
As soon as I was allowed in, an employee came in through the open door. There’s no way you wouldn’t know that you’re having an important meeting inside. Is it that important?
A glance at his expression reveals a hint of embarrassment. Fortunately, it didn’t look rushed.
I put down the paperwork and asked.
“What happen?”
“that is… … .”
The staff spoke cautiously with a confused face.
“I don’t know if it’s real, but a heterogeneous race called the Lion of the Union appears at the bottom and asks for a private conversation with Lian-sama.”
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