After dusk, the people of this place enter the house to escape the darkness that descends.
As she gazed intently at them, Elizabeth turned her head to the Elemental Wizards behind them.
“Are you afraid?”
“Yes?”
“In a collapsing building, the dying would be innocent.”
“I am not afraid.”
“Is that so?”
Listening to their words without any worries, Elizabeth took a quiet step forward.
“… … After death, in the underworld, if human beings are judged for their sins during their lifetime.”
“… … ”
“You, don’t be a hindrance, and bring forward the bloodlines of the imperial family.”
“My Majesty the Princess.”
“I have no intention of carrying the burden of having my hands stained with blood, even in the underworld.”
“… … ”
“There shouldn’t be an imperial family or an empire there. What reason do you have for allegiance?”
Princess Elizabeth, who smiles slightly, turns and goes down the stairs while holding her skirt with both hands.
again.
As soon as she came down all the stairs, she looked at the flowers that fell to the floor and slowly died, then took a step and gently patted them with the heels of her high shoes.
“To become a villain… … What a wonderful time.”
Only the blowing night wind quietly skimmed her platinum hair.
* * * * *
‘Sorry… … Can I let it go?’
Prince Inas, who was quietly drinking wine in his room, sighed.
The Marquis of Phrygia, to be precise, had doubted the intentions of the Elmark Empire itself.
Fortunately, they seemed to be trying to make their kingdom a vassal state.
… … Inflation will rise considerably in the short term, but it will gradually stabilize soon anyway.
The Elmark Empire isn’t stupid, and if they make their own kingdom a vassal state.
They will try to bring the amount of currency released into the market back to the starting point.
‘Ernes Empire, if you don’t want our kingdom to be transferred to the Elmark Empire, they’ll give you a much bigger deal.’
In the beginning, it seemed a little staggering, but as the flow gradually followed what he intended, Prince Inas felt his shoulders lighten up a little.
“It’s cheap wine that doesn’t suit the prince of a kingdom.”
“Collock… … !”
Prince Inas coughed violently as he heard the sudden woman’s voice echoing through the quiet room.
Then I immediately tried to call the people who were waiting outside the door, but… …
“Are you not even brave enough to be alone with a woman who doesn’t hold a sword?”
“All, you… … ”
A princess of the Ernes Empire and a woman blessed by the God of Wisdom to foretell the future——Prince Inas looked around and out the window looking at Elizabeth.
“how… … ”
“Don’t worry. It would be easier for you to take me hostage than it is for me to take you hostage.”
Princess Elizabeth, who walked in front of Prince Inas and sat on the chair opposite him, took the wine and poured her share into a new glass.
Then, after taking a sip, she puts down the glass again with a slight frown on her beautiful eyes.
“It is a good wine to drink.”
“Why did you come here?”
“Historically, the beauty world was a classic but effective technique, wasn’t it?”
“Don’t be kidding.”
“Remove your vigilance. It is said that even a single dog eats half of his house.”
Seeing his face and shoulders as hard as a stone, Princess Elizabeth continued.
“Inas den Prussian Lobelium… … Today, I have come to give you two options.”
“… … ”
“Before that, do you know that the Elmark Empire is preparing for war?”
“… … This is the beginning of the golden hour. If you are trying to be deceived by unfounded words, stop.”
“When collecting fairy tales by accepting change from the market, especially at places that sell ingredients… … They bought mainly wheat and barley.”
“… … ”
“At a time when prices go up dramatically, ingredients in the market will definitely start to sell out excessively. From the people’s point of view, this must be the one where the competition for purchase is the most heated. But what about the amount of wheat and barley in the ingredients they want to supply? Could it be less than 10% of the total?”
Although they are moth-eaten by insects, relatively wheat and barley have the longest shelf life.
The item that wastes the least amount of food even if you buy too much food.
“Is that the only reason?”
“… … it will be insufficient But I am not here to convince you.”
ting.
Ting… …
As she tapped the glass of wine with her thin fingers, Princess Elizabeth clenched her chin.
“We have no intention of adapting to the Nongdan of the Elmark Empire this time.”
“… … Then, we will become vassals of the Elmark Empire.”
“okay. It doesn’t matter as long as you become a vassal state and the external power is only temporarily shifted toward the Elmark Empire.”
“… … ”
“But because we know they are preparing for war. Even though I don’t have any intention of matching Nongdan… … At the same time, I have no intention of gently handing you over.”
“hahaha… … Then the choice will be towards the Ernes Empire, not me.”
“Do you really think so?”
As Elizabeth’s face, which had been smiling softly, changed indifferently, Prince Inas swallowed dry saliva.
However, it seemed like he was trying to use his authority to press him down, so he tried not to express it as much as possible… …
Kugugung!
“!”
At the sudden, violent vibration, Prince Inas quickly grabbed the table with a surprised face.
However, contrary to what was expected to become calm soon, the oscillations began to rise in width and at a faster rate.
Fight!
Numerous books on the bookshelf falling to the floor.
With chin!
Wine bottles and glasses that oxidize into mere pieces of glass.
Prince Inas, who thought he had to evacuate immediately, instinctively got up and tried to get out, but… …
“… … ”
Seeing Princess Elizabeth sitting leisurely in her chair and staring out the window in the midst of this confusion, he followed her and moved his gaze out the window.
“… … … ”
Prince Inas could see him.
Yes, he could see, so he stopped breathing for a moment.
dump!
Like sailors on a boat swaying in the face of high waves, his body loses his balance and slumps to the floor.
However, his eyes were still wide and wide, looking out the window.
Kugugugugugugugugugugug–!
The building collapses.
It began to sink so emptyly, like a mere sand castle.
How many of his own people were living in that building, seen from the window?
No, if you include buildings that are collapsing together.
The damage will increase to hundreds, not tens.
woohoo!
Suddenly, a strong wind from the shock wave of the collapsed building struck the window… …
Wow!
In an instant, countless incontinence began to appear on the glass window, and sooner or later, it shattered and fell, pushing the dusty air into the room.
As a result, the difference in the sense of presence felt inside and outside gradually narrowed, and the screams of the people began to be heard clearly in Prince Inas’ ears.
However, Princess Elizabeth heard the sound and spoke a word clearly to Prince Inas, who was still sitting still.
“How can you let your enemies eat a supper that you cannot eat?”
“ah… … iced coffee… … ! Whoa!”
Prince Inas rose from his seat with a shout and grabbed Princess Elizabeth’s neck with both hands.
With a strong man’s hand, his neck was soft enough to break it without any difficulty.
“Now, now!!! I know what you guys have done… … ?”
“At least a few hundred would have died.”
“But how… … !”
“Are you bringing in an old-fashioned moral theory that yawns so much that you get tired of it?”
“… … ”
“Inas den Prussian Lobelium. Did I not tell you clearly? I am here today to force you to choose.”
Although it is choked by his clasping hands, Princess Elizabeth drew Prince Inas at her own pace without disturbing her characteristic lofty expression.
“This gives you two options. Saying that the current earthquake was our work, and conversely announcing that it was the work of the Elmark Empire to overwhelm us.”
“Shamelessly in this situation… … !”
“If you want to surrender yourself to the growing hatred, you can do it.”
“… … ”
“However, at this time when we are strengthening the imperial power for a long time. Do you know if you want to put the cause of war in the hands of a prince who is only a dependent? If you don’t understand what I’ve said, do whatever you want. Kindle the spark of hatred in the hearts of the people, and direct it toward us.”
“… … ”
“Determine the enemy and let them hold the flag of liberation in the name of freedom. Then we will slaughter you faithfully to our assigned role, and the Elmark Empire will help you and build a bridge to become an extension of the war.”
Prince Inas’ hand, which was clutching Princess Elizabeth’s neck, trembled and fell helplessly.
“I know the method is cruel, but I didn’t think there was anything that showed our sincerity.”
“If the Ernes Empire really wants war… … ”
“You’re talking funny.”
With a cynical smile on her lips, Princess Elizabeth stood up.
Then, with his characteristic tall stature, he uttered long words as he looked down at Prince Inas, who had already fallen to his knees and was frustrated.
“How old do you think the history of the Ernes Empire is? When the nobles were bored, they would despise the imperial family and pay taxes.
“… … ”
“The stairway prepared to endure and endure those years and finally establish a complete imperial power is in front of you! Do you really feel like smoke in this situation that might kick it please?”
“… … ”
“How many hundred? That’s a funny number. Those who have been sacrificed under the passing years to build this stairway would not dare to count. In a nutshell, putting everything that the Imperial family of the Ernes Empire has achieved over the years, she is sitting alone with you in this place.”
Each word of Princess Elizabeth, which had become lighter for a while, placed a heavier load on Prince Inas’ shabby shoulders one after another.
Because of that, he wept.
He said, writhing in pain and pain, as if crying.
“why… … why… … ”
Are you forcing me to make this choice?
In response, Princess Elizabeth wiped the cynical sneer from her lips and gently embraced Prince Inas’s head with a benevolent smile.
“Even if it is recorded as a rare idiot, unless you are determined to make sacrifices for your country… … How could my mother-in-law also have said this to you?”
“… … ”
“Inas den Prussian Lobelium. Rather, because it is you, because it is you. You are forced to make this choice. Even if we dismiss the woman’s words as mere whispers of a witch and define us as evil, I will not complain. However, if you can withstand this heavy burden on your shoulders, please continue that determination and do not push the Lobelium Kingdom into the blaze of war.”
“… … ”
How does Princess Elizabeth know about that?
But for this moment, I don’t mind that question.
Prince Inas let out a mournful cry like a child as he surrendered himself to the hands of Princess Elizabeth, who gently hugged the back of his head.
Even if they are in a hostile relationship.
Even if it is a woman of an empire who has made their kingdom a vassal for a long time.
With the first person in front of him who could understand his troubles, Prince Inas just wanted to be consoled.
“okay… … ”
And Princess Elizabeth, just like her mother.
He strokes his hair with a gentle hand.
“No royal road, no general, no soldier, no child’s father… … It’s a way to cry as much as you want in the width of a woman’s skirt. Don’t worry, let the woman’s skirt be wet with your tears. Because there is no one here to see your weakness.”
Perhaps because of her heartbreaking voice, Prince Inas wept even more.
As if I had cried for a long time, the tears that constantly flowed gently wet Princess Elizabeth’s skirt.
like that… …
“My Prince! Are you okay!”
After a while, the soldiers entered his room.
Prince Inas, who was wiping away the traces of his tears with a haggard expression, and the alluring scent that made him feel better for some reason remained in the same place and hovered around quietly.
Bruh cry baby prince…not too bad