169 – [Side Story] Student from the East Continent – 28
The continental conference has begun.
The main purpose of this meeting is to bring together representatives from each country and share the large amount of food aid received from the Eastern Continent. At the same time, another purpose is to exchange opinions on understanding and responding to disasters occurring in each region.
“As the auditor for food distribution, Ms. Liliana Wenthos is a noble from the Kingdom of Palaginia on the Eastern Continent and a high-ranking mage at the magic education institution ‘Magic Tower’.”
Not only representatives from the Western Continent but also people from the Eastern Continent participated in the meeting.
There was no particular reason why she was selected as the food distribution auditor.
Because she is from another continent, she may not distribute favorably to a particular country.
At the time of the first food aid, there was a complete mess, with various behind-the-scenes maneuvers and bribes being exchanged between those in charge of distribution, resulting in unfortunate events such as having to redistribute distribution from the beginning.
She is a wizard, and she also has some connection to the World Tree Church.
“…Then first, let’s talk about the results of our survey on the current food situation in each country…”
In fact, in cooperation with her church, she had already completed a survey of the food situation in each country on the Western Continent.
Even though its power is smaller than that of the Eastern Continent, the religious organization called the World Tree Church is spread throughout each country, so research through them is faster than anything else.
World Tree Church also showed enthusiasm in its investigation.
“So, I think food distribution should be like this depending on each country’s food situation, number of citizens, and situation. Does anyone have differing opinions?”
In fact, the survey results were not significantly different from reality.
It is even capable of clearly capturing situations that the representatives of each country are not aware of.
Almost everyone nodded in agreement with Liliana Wentoth’s food distribution plan.
“Are you okay for a moment?”
Of course, there are some who are not convinced by ‘almost’.
“Yes, please speak.”
“About the food distributed to our Kingdom of Ludman… It seems to be less than the amount we estimated and requested…?”
At the words of Chancellor Wilhelm, the representative of the Kingdom of Rudman, Liliana Wentos flipped through her materials and found her information about the Kingdom of Rudman.
Indeed, it is definitely a big difference from the amount requested by the Kingdom of Rudman.
But, of course, there were bound to be differences.
“That’s really strange. According to the results of our investigation, we calculated that not only the soldiers but also the people would be able to survive.”
“No, it’s not enough. This amount…”
“Yes, this amount would not be enough to be used as ‘military rations’, Chancellor Wilhelm.”
At Liliana’s words, Chancellor Wilhelm looked as if he had been hit with a hammer.
“Please do not forget that this food is relief food prepared to feed the people, not food prepared for your country’s military activities.”
“……”
There are bound to be differences.
The Kingdom of Ludman shamelessly requested an amount that included military food for the invasion of another country.
“Did you think we wouldn’t know?”
“…Keuhum.”
“… This is a message from Her Majesty Emperor Ophelia, the representative of our Eastern Continent Union… She said that if the distributed food is used for purposes other than its intended purpose, food will not be provided to that country. Don’t forget that. “
Wedges are also driven in.
In other words, the food that should be distributed to the people is not provided to the people, and if food is used for other purposes such as military rice, the food will not be distributed.
Of course, during the first rationing, the Kingdom of Rudman also distributed food to the starving people because their complaints were so great.
However, there was a time when the church came under scrutiny for gradually reducing rations and storing the remaining food little by little in the barn.
As a result, as criticism and criticism continued from each country, the Gotgan was opened again, and as they tried to take more food by lying, it was natural that the eyes of the representatives of each country became sharper.
With gazes pouring in from all directions, Chancellor Wilhelm, the representative of the Kingdom of Rudmann, lowered his head.
Based on the survey results, food distribution to each country is carried out.
Some people looked satisfied while looking at the food distribution plan.
Crown Prince of Lumiel Kingdom, Rex Olit Lumiel.
He smiled with satisfaction when he saw the amount of food to be distributed to the Lumiel Kingdom.
If this is the case, the entire nation can certainly make a living for a while.
Also, I deliberately came to see if there would be various behind-the-scenes operations and transactions like last time, but it seemed to be unfounded.
Thinking of giving a good report to his father, the King, Prince Rex looked around.
As expected, there are many famous faces as representatives from every country in the Western Continent gather.
Most of them are prime ministers or high-ranking nobles, and there are quite a few countries where the royal family or the king himself has come directly.
Meanwhile, I also saw his son and crown prince, Prince Joshua, sitting next to the emperor of the Ardian Empire.
His fiancée, Princess Martina Wiltard, was sitting next to him.
‘Prince Joshua…It seems that the world’s evaluation is not very good…’
Ever since he entered the capital, bad rumors about the crown prince have been heard here and there.
For someone with such rumors, he strangely sat still with a sh*t-chewing expression on his face throughout the meeting.
Anyway, even if there are such rumors, it is true that since you are the heir to the empire, you should build a certain level of friendship.
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After the meeting is over, there will be a fairly large banquet prepared, so it would be a good idea to say hello then.
Thinking like that, Prince Rex refocused on the discussion about disasters in various places.
“Hmm, when will it end?”
The drawing room of the imperial palace.
Tania, a girl with blue hair, was sitting on the sofa and looking at the ceiling.
After the emperor came in and exchanged greetings, the emperor and his mother went outside, saying that the meeting was about to begin.
I left a message to Tania that I would come right back if she waited patiently here.
Not much time had passed yet, but Tania was still very bored spending time alone in the large living room.
“Mom told me to wait…”
Her boredom and boredom motivated Tania to work hard, but her mother’s words stuck with her.
The young girl, conflicted between the two, eventually got up from her seat.
“As long as I don’t go too far, nothing major will happen, right?”
She walked up to the drawing room door, stretched out her hand, grabbed the handle, and opened it.
The heavy door opened with a clanging sound, and Tania peered outside.
There was a wide hallway.
I saw it when I came here, but it was also an incredibly spacious place.
Let’s take a quick turn and come back here.
She thought so, and Tania took her steps.
“Huh? Where should I go?”
Of course, if a young child wanders around a large building alone, this is the result.
Tania wanted to go back to her parlor after looking around a lot, but she couldn’t figure out the way back.
If you were a normal child, you would cry because you got lost here.
But this Tania Wentos.
Along with her older sister, Calia, and her older brother, Leon, she was a leading troublemaker who caused her father’s fatigue.
“If you go, you will find a similar place!!”
After thinking that, Tania walked again with the sense that she was going back the way she came.
How long did it take?
Something strange caught Tania’s eyes.
“Huh?”
It was a young child.
Also, a girl who is similar in age to Tania… No, she seems to be a little older.
She was in front of Tania, hiding behind her pillar and looking somewhere at her.
What is she doing?
Tania became curious and sneaked up behind her.
To the young girl who did not notice Tania creeping closer, Tania approached her…
“Wow!!”
“aaa?!”
In a very classic way, I was surprised.
“No…Nonono…You were surprised…?”
“Ahahahahaha, sorry!”
After calming down the girl who almost fell behind her in surprise, Tania smiled at her girl.
The blonde girl wearing very flashy clothes glared at Tania with a half-crying expression, then opened her mouth.
“Um…But who are you? I don’t think I’ve ever seen you in the imperial palace…”
“I’m Tania! I came from far away!”
“Far away? How far away?”
“Across the sea!!”
Hearing Tania’s words, the girl’s eyes sparkled.
“If you’re from across the sea… Are you from the eastern continent?”
“Hmm…I guess that’s right? Mom said we were going west…”
“Awesome…Awesome! This is my first time seeing someone from the eastern continent!!”
I don’t know what was so great, but Tania felt better for some reason.
“Hey! Can you talk to me? I want to hear stories about the eastern continent!!”
When the girl suddenly held Tania’s hand tightly and took an active stance, Tania was rather embarrassed.
“Huh…? Yeah…Well, it doesn’t matter…So?”
“Ah, my name is Rooney… Hmmm… I’m Lou! Please take care of me!!”
She, wearing the body of Alyssa Leifert…, Was currently being held by Viscount Leifert’s hand and sat in her empty room, listening to her sermon.
Before Prince Joshua had time to stop her, she was grabbed by the Viscount’s hands and her expression was quite sour.
She was originally scheduled to follow the crown prince, disguised as her servant.
If you are lucky, in this situation where representatives from various countries are present, you will be one of the male protagonists of this novel. Prince Rex also thought he might be able to meet her.
In fact, I was so excited when I found his name on the list of participants.
If only he could meet him and somehow get him on his side…
With that in mind, I somehow followed along, going as far as putting on the servant’s clothes, but I had no idea that the Viscount would catch me.
“In a place where important guests are here! What are you trying to do!!”
“……”
Well, she was actually aware that this was a reckless act.
That’s why she tried so hard to avoid being caught, so there’s nothing to argue against.
I just thought that this storm would pass quickly.
“…Anyway, go back to the dormitory quickly. This is not the place for you.”
“Huh? Then the banquet…”
“What kind of banquet is this?! Do you think that banquet is the place for you to attend?!”
At the Viscount’s shouting, Alyssa’s expression crumpled. Even if she didn’t see the meeting, she thought she would be able to meet Prince Rex at the banquet!
“It’s okay…His Majesty Joshua said it’s okay!!”
“It’s not that problem! Anyway, why are you…”
Viscount Rapert was trying to express his anger like that.
Suddenly, the story we had just shared came into his mind.
‘Why not make time to talk?’
…Viscount Leifert was so angry at his daughter when he met him that he never had a chance to talk to him properly.
Realizing that he was still yelling, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
In this way, it will always be the starting point.
Viscount Ray Furt made up his mind and opened his mouth.
“…Alyssa.”
“Why…Why…?”
“Please sit over there. Let’s talk.”
The Viscount pointed his finger at a sofa on one side of the room.
“…I have a lot to talk about with you.”