119 – Each one’s way 8
An unexpected invitation from the emperor.
Regarding this, the god of death began to tell Estelle in more detail.
“Soon there will be a big banquet in Sofia, the former capital of the Dragona Empire. It’s a banquet related to the wedding of the Grand Duke of Catan, the grandson of His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty said that it would be nice to see Estelle there if the time permits. As part of an exchange that has been going on since the past.”
“Your Majesty, you mean me?”
Estelle was startled by the story of Roseveta, who wanted to meet her in person.
Of course, no matter how cooperative the Dragona Empire was, walking into the middle of it from the standpoint of actually ruling a region was risky in many ways.
In some cases, they may be attacked and captured as prisoners of war.
however. Regarding this possibility, Estelle had a corner where she could alleviate her concerns.
‘Of course, it’s not very unlikely, but no matter how much I think about it, it’s an action with too little merit..’
Although there has never been an official alliance relationship, the exchange between the Dragona Empire and the Rhapsody region has been known to some extent from the past.
Unless it was a tough relationship like during the war, commerce basically went smoothly, and there were also quite a few cases where congratulatory envoys were sent as a custom in the Rhapsody region when there were happy events in the Dragona Empire.
In other words, apart from the secret cooperation concluded this time, Estelle was invited by the emperor to go to Sofia, although some people felt a little wary, but it was difficult to attach special meaning to it.
As long as it means continuing what you have done in the past, in some ways it might be more awkward to stay still.
And in this situation, if the Dragona Empire conspired and actually harmed her, it would inevitably come as a rather large loss to the Dragona Empire.
Even in a chaotic world full of war, trust was still an important criterion for evaluating a country.
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No matter how powerful a country was, it was the principle to keep basic etiquette and cause externally.
The kidnapping of the queen that she and Santana considered earlier was quite irrational in itself, but there was at least a possibility in that it was done underwater.
But this time, if Estelle responded to this invitation and went, it would be as a guest following the official procedure.
It was a very natural duty for the inviter to protect the safety of the guest, and if this was violated, the trust of the state would be lost to that extent.
In other words, Estelle didn’t have to worry about her own safety.
In addition, even if there was no such guarantee, Estelle knew very well that accepting this invitation would be far more profitable than refusing it.
‘Apart from anything else, it’s a request for a meeting with Emperor Roseveta. Even if there’s something more than I think in this, I’ll have to go first.’
He wasn’t quite sure why she wanted to see him.
However, given the circumstances, it was possible to speculate that they were intending to discuss detailed matters related to this cooperation.
Of course, you’ll have to open the lid to find out what’s inside.
right after I made up my mind.
Estelle looked at the death god in front of her eyes and said with a neat smile.
“If there is such a slope in the Dragona Empire, it would be a matter of principle to visit it as it has been in the past. Well sir. I will accept Your Majesty’s invitation.”
“Thank you for accepting the invitation. If so, the exact location and time will be announced later.”
Immediately after finishing the business, the god of death left the room as it was, and Estelle began to feel both concern and a little anticipation as she looked at the man’s back.
‘Emperor Roseveta… What kind of person is that person who rules the mighty Dragona Empire?…’
Even though she is the monarch of a foreign country, Estelle had a longing for her who built a great empire with a woman’s body.
There was a difference to some extent, but as she is also in a position to rule a region, Estelle’s Emperor Rosebetta is a kind of role model.
The fact that she had the opportunity to meet such a person in person had a very special meaning for her.
*
“Are you really going? You’ve been here, but I’m going to wait a little longer…”
“No, it’s fine. I am grateful, but I still have work to do with the Queen, and there are many other things to do in Bohemia.”
Right after the messenger from the Dragona Empire left.
After finishing my business here, I said goodbye to Estelle.
The work related to the queen was still in the labyrinth, but more important than that, the cooperation with the Dunagona Empire needed to be dealt with as soon as possible.
In addition, I did not have time to stay here for a long time, even to prepare for the important events that would inevitably come in the future.
Just like that, Estelle kept putting on an expression of regret as she watched me get on the carriage.
Looking at her like this, I was able to confirm the fact that she has a crush on the existence of me once again.
‘I can’t give you an answer about that right now, but I think I need to remember it. No matter how much it is, I can’t continue to ignore other people’s feelings..’
So, having decided to end my thoughts on Estelle at this point, I left the Rhapsody area in the same carriage.
‘In the end, far from solving the problems with the queen, there are more homework related to the Drago Empire and Estelle.
Literally, a situation where you come for a lump and then leave with two more lumps.
Of course, these could be said to be positive things compared to the Queen-related parts, but the fact that the concerns increased nonetheless did not change.
Feeling my head pounding again about that point, I decided to leave the details to the future me who arrived in Bohemia, and for now, I decided to close my eyes and take a break.
‘Come to think of it, it seems that Polena has suddenly stopped talking after coming to the Rhapsody area.. What’s going on?’
It’s strange in many ways considering her personality, which is usually quite talkative.
However, apart from such a sense of incongruity, I did not want to increase the concern at this point, so I decided to omit further detailed thoughts.
Because my head is already saturated with various problems…
*
“You mean…failed?”
“yes. I’m really sorry, Lady Catlena.”
Blood, who knelt in front of him and spoke with a voice that crawled.
Seeing her like this, Catlena felt complicated in many ways and expressed her doubts.
“How can that be? Blood and Soul, who are none other than you, are you saying that Count Turnen’s power is so strong that you fail?”
Count Thurne, who is known as the best wizard in Bohemia, and who is considered to be someone who can even rub against Blood.
However, no matter how much it was, the Duke of Catlena still couldn’t understand the current situation.
Count Thurn’s level is at most a 7th grade advanced wizard.
There was no way they could defeat the two witches, who had the power of a 10th-class archmage, and in that respect, the failure of the two could only be accepted as impossible in common sense.
and..
Looking at the duke expressing such doubts, Blood spoke to his master in a voice filled with deep tension.
Why did they fail this mission…
That’s… the story that the fighting power of the person called ‘Santana’ faced there was enormous beyond imagination.
“Muh… what… is that true? Is the power of that Santana really that strong?”
“Yes.. to the point where even I can’t use it and get beaten.”
Blood still has bandages wrapped around his face.
Seeing her like this, the duke started to get even more confused about the fact that he really didn’t expect.