“What do you mean, Ronberg’s true intentions?”
“Have you felt any discomfort with their behavior lately?”
“… … .”
Though not outwardly revealed, Dyde agreed inwardly.
Even just last year, those who took the lead in attacking Rien with Solstad suddenly withdrew from the war.
He said he was paid for it, but it was also the case that he unexpectedly handed over the family’s technology to the kingdom.
Because it was strange in many ways.
‘… … Does the kingdom know anything about this?’
The suspiciousness was felt even by Yorgil.
That’s why I investigated separately, but I couldn’t come to this conclusion… … .
“This may sound strange, but I know the rough motives of the great families.”
“Hoo, what is it?”
“Isn’t it trying to hold the two continents in the east and west?”
“I already knew and betrayed you, so I won’t deny it.”
“But Ronberg’s recent activities are far from this.”
“… … .”
To my words, Daid silently affirmed.
To put it bluntly, if Ronberg had been involved in this war, this strategy would not have worked.
He must have endured if he lived or died in Rien’s territory.
‘Because both me and mom originally conceived of a defense battle in the kingdom.’
It was a very different situation from what I had originally envisioned.
After enduring as much as possible in Rien, in the end, they were to welcome their main forces to the kingdom and fight together… … .
It was safe to say that the reason for this was, after all, Ronberg.
If it weren’t for their active exchange proposals and their attempts to avoid war, it wouldn’t have gone this way.
“Putting our dirty schemes aside for a moment, I think we should have a serious discussion about it.”
“… … Is the kingdom more wary of Ronberg than Yorgil and Solstad?”
“All I can say right now is that it isn’t.”
Daido’s eyes narrowed.
In other words, in the future, Ronberg could be more dangerous than the two of them.
“Prince 2, as you said, we also feel uncomfortable with them.”
“I want to hear what it is.”
“To put it bluntly, if Ronberg’s goal is to become sole ruler, then it makes sense.”
If so, helping the kingdom or watching the war would be explained.
“But this is also foolish reasoning.”
“Is it because Ronberg’s power alone is impossible?”
“Yes.”
What Dyde said was right.
I don’t know if Yorgil and Solstad lose more than 70% of their military power in this war.
Excluding this extreme case, it was because Ronberg did not have the power to devour them.
In the first place, there was no way Yorgil and Solstad would just let things go that way.
“What if there is?”
“… … What are you talking about?”
“What if Ronberg had the means to devour the two families?”
Deaid’s eyes widened as he grasped the true meaning of my words.
It was a reaction he showed since he had felt the kingdom’s ability to gather information while dealing with me.
I judged that what I said was not bluffing.
“Is there anything you want to point out?”
“To some extent.”
The only thing I was sure of was when I visited the Ronberg family before.
When Cheon-Gak infiltrated, there were traces of the power of an ancient god on his body.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the other great families knew nothing about it.
‘Perhaps Ronberg noticed his traces, Cheon-gak said, but… … .’
That day they didn’t show me anything.
Based on this, it was concluded that Ronberg had clearly different intentions from the Allies.
‘Perhaps, he might have noticed my true intentions to some extent.’
If they obtained the power of the ancient gods through some means, and the purpose is to use it.
The biggest hurdle will be other giant families.
Then, approaching the kingdom first, proposing exchanges, easily handing over technology, and not participating in the war.
This has all been explained.
But I didn’t say it myself, I watched Daid’s reaction.
He opened his mouth slowly, with a serious face.
“What the kingdom is wary of is that we completely conquer the Feyer continent. Am I right?”
“I will not deny it.”
“So, what I am saying now could be an alien book, so how can I answer this?”
“That might be a possibility too. I would say no, of course.”
“What you want to trade with a spectacle sword is information exchange for that purpose?”
“Right. If the conditions are met, this will also be returned when Sai Yorgil is sent back.”
“… … .”
Daid stroked his chin with his hand.
This was because it was a pretty good offer for Yorgil.
Returning it together was because it could be wrapped up as leaving it to Yorgil while being treated as a guest.
Of course, the prestige of the family had already declined significantly at the time the heir was captured, but… … .
After that, it was a not-so-bad suggestion that I could at least save face.
“I would like to hear clear terms of the deal.”
“Give me all information about the Old Gods and Evil Gods that you can obtain.”
“Wait a minute, that means… … .”
“Yes, the other families and the Resurrection Church are holding onto it as well.”
“… … That’s not an easy request.”
“You can refuse if you don’t like it. It wouldn’t be too bad since we can get our hands on an S-class artifact.”
“Give me some time to think.”
Heirloom did not have absolute influence in a large family.
It was close to the feeling of giving a strong weapon, like Daid gave to the next family head.
However, considering only the power of the S-class artifact, it could not be ignored.
‘Even though I couldn’t handle it properly, it was powerful enough.’
So to be honest, the kingdom could have just used it.
Thinking of the future, it was better to use it to shake them.
‘Now I can shake the allied forces with Lonberg.’
With this battle, the allied forces must have recognized that the power of the kingdom was formidable.
That’s why he must strongly demand Ronberg’s participation in the war.
In preparation for this time, it was necessary to shake them.
‘It’s also true that Ronberg is suspicious.’
There’s a possibility that they won’t go all the way, but I decided it was better for this side to move first.
“I want to ask you something, 2nd Prince.”
I nodded my head at Daid’s question after a long thought.
“Is the power Ronberg is hiding related to an ancient god or an evil god?”
“If you accept this condition, I will answer you.”
“… … I want to discuss and answer this, is that okay?”
“It doesn’t matter, as long as I can answer in five days.”
* * *
After the meeting with Dade.
I visited Yorgil while he was detained alone in the Rien family’s basement.
She was wearing restraining devices that suppressed magical powers all over her body.
Seeing me, she raised her eyes sharply.
“I’m here to talk, so I’ll let you talk.”
Tuuk.
She removed one of Sai’s restraints, but her gaze and demeanor remained the same.
But I didn’t care, and continued.
“Conversations here will not leak out. So let’s talk comfortably.”
“You speak as if you were patronizing, Nicola Ronberg.”
Be wary of the spread of secrets and keep your mouth shut, but don’t play tricks.
… … I could feel that nuance from her, but I shook my head slightly.
“It’s right to be kind, because you saved a dead life.”
“… … Heh, isn’t it because it’s for the benefit of keeping me alive?”
“I won’t deny it, but it doesn’t matter if I kill you. It will be of some help in venting my anger.”
The eyes between them twinkled slightly.
Rather than being afraid of his own death, he seemed to be wary of something more than that.
“… … After all, was your goal revenge from the beginning?”
“okay. Solstad, who actively created the position, as well as Ronberg. These two places will be eliminated at any cost.”
“… … I managed to know Solstad did that.”
“Inabet Henrik told me about it.”
“… … .”
Wariness added to the eyes that glared at me.
In the current words, it also led to the split between Henrik and other great families.
It must have been because he noticed that it was me who obtained information from the isolated Henrik.
“It’s not meticulous, it’s to the point of being persistent.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
After a light greeting.
I told Sai what we discussed at the meeting.
“… … Did your father accept those conditions?”
“Yes, I can feel that you are loved by everyone in your family.”
“Don’t be sarcastic, Nicola Ronberg.”
“I mean it from the bottom of my heart… … And my name is Cruz Alexander.”
cooong!
A little telekinesis was activated to put pressure between them.
It wasn’t strong, but it was so irresistible that she fell helplessly to the ground.
“Call me 2 Prince, or Crus. I’m going to fill the magic formula anyway.”
“… … Quite different from the treatment I told my father.”
“Because the agreement hasn’t been formally signed yet.”
After that, he told me about the transaction regarding the family heirloom.
Released from the telekinetic power, while listening to my story in a rather comfortable position, he slowly opened his mouth.
“What a foolish suggestion.”
“Why do you view it negatively?”
“It was a problem before Ronberg. If we accept that, our family will become isolated.”
It is a situation where he has already decided not to enter the Allied Forces due to the deal with Sai Yorgil.
However, you can move the military individually.
If the exchange of information with the heirloom as collateral takes place, Yorgil will actually have a hard time beating the kingdom.
“Your true purpose must be to rebuild the front line. If this happens, it will be difficult for our family to conquer the kingdom.”
The kingdom blocks most of what Yorgil can attack.
Rien was referring to the case of blocking only places where Solstad could come.
It would be difficult to decide and strike a kingdom where the next head of household is held hostage and even exchanges information… … .
“Eight months for that… … no, it’s 1 year Do you think this is enough for Yorgil to accept?”
“If Ronberg is really hiding such a power.”
“If you accept it, I will tell you too.”
“… … .”
Quite a few doubts appeared on her face, but they quickly disappeared.
It was as if he wasn’t asking right now.
Then, he changed his expression and put another question in his mouth.
“Why did you make such an offer? Seeing your persistence, I think you’d be reluctant to join hands with a huge family.”
“Because I thought Yorgil would accept it.”
“… … Does that mean, if this was Solstad, you wouldn’t have suggested it to them?”
“okay.”
“What is the basis?”
“Because Solstad’s atmosphere is close to Ronberg’s.”
I know the atmosphere of Ronberg well.
A greedy group that doesn’t see people as people and will do anything to increase their power.
It was safe to say that it had a similar aspect to the Resurrection Church.
“I don’t know what you mean, neither do we.”
“I guess you could say it’s a difference in degree.”
“How much?”
“Isn’t Yorgil preparing a memorial camp by going so far as to kill a living person?”
“… … !”
The look in his eyes was filled with surprise.
The response was how did you know that, but soon he said as if he realized something.
“… … That’s the information I heard from Henrik.”
“okay.”
“We are stocking up as much as possible.”
“But not like Ronberg or Solstad.”
“What is different?”
“We must protect the people. Isn’t that why you don’t use the living in memorial camps? It’s because they take it for granted that they protect their allies as much as their blood relatives.”
“… … .”
“But the other two places are different. It’s because it’s more efficient to use it for production than for sacrifice.”
“Is it that different?”
“It differs between 0 and 1. If a situation arises in which it is better to use the civilians as sacrifices for the memorial camp, they will do so without hesitation.”
And in the end, you will become a monster who will do anything for power and control.
“… … The merchants managed to find out that far.”
“It’s a bit complicated, but to sum it up, Solstad and Ronberg wouldn’t have accepted my request.”
“I guess it’s because we’ll accept it even if it’s a loss.”
“okay.”
And this is why I want to collaborate with Yorgil, at least formally.
“In addition, Ronberg has the power of an Old God.”
“… … what?”
“The conversation ends here. Next time we will meet as guests, Sai Yorgil.”