58 Episode 26 After Peace Talks (1/2)
We go back in time, just a little bit.
”Shaheen! You, you! Why did you lose?
”...... I'm sorry, Your Highness.
Shaheen bowed deeply to Yazdegild.
Yazdegild's face turns red, and he continues to yell at him.
”Where's Coward?
...... Sir Coward has been captured by the Lemurian army and is being held as a prisoner of war.
That incompetent bastard! You should be ashamed of yourself!
I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean.
Yazdegild, who is not here, continues to badmouth Shaheen and Coward.
”...... You little bastard, you're getting carried away.
In the first place, Coward and Shaheen were against this war.
The current situation was caused by the Yazdegerd, who took advantage of the Bulgurons' sweet talk and started a war with the Lemurian Empire.
As a result, the Bulgurons betrayed the Kingdom of Phallus and made peace with it too soon.
The Kingdom of Phallus was forced to fight the Lemurian Empire on its own, and was defeated badly.
”Shaheen! Gather the troops!
”What do you intend to do with ......?
Of course we're going to fight the Emperor of Lemuria!
Shaheen sighed.
...... Do you think you can win? The infantry has been devastated and even the defense of King's Landing is in jeopardy. The cavalry has also suffered some damage. You'll be able to get a lot more out of it. If we could win with this, we would have won the previous battle hands down.
Shaheen implicitly recommended peace to the Yazdegerd.
...... Are you saying that I can't lead?
”I would never say that I could not. But I have no doubt that His Majesty will come to the peace table in this situation.
You have nothing to do with this, father!
Yazdegerd raised his voice.
In comparison to Sasan VIII, who is known to be an undefeated ruler, Yazdegild is a mediocre person.
Because of this, he has a strong complex with ...... his father.
In the struggle for the throne, he did not want the throne.
He just wants recognition from his father.
This war is also ......
The war was started because he thought that if he won and gained territory, he would be recognized.
But ......
Shaheen, who was more on the side of Sasan VIII, did not understand the feelings of the ordinary Yazgild at all.
”So, Your Highness. What can you tell me? How many soldiers do you want me to gather first from where? Do you want me to forcefully conscript peasants? But it's doubtful that peasants who haven't been trained properly can fight. What about the cavalry? Are you going to mobilize the reserves? And ...... what tactics are you going to use to win? At least I have no idea.
”Well, that's .......
Yazgild choked up at Shaheen's question.
In theory, Shaheen is overwhelmingly correct.
But ......
This was a mistake.
If Yazgild had thought that he could defeat Hercule, and that he could turn the tables on him, and had said that he would still fight, this persuasion would have been successful.
But ......
Yazgild's motives were extremely emotional.
It is useless to try to persuade an emotional person with logic, or even ...... to add fuel to the fire.
”Yeah! I'll take him down! I'll take him down anyway! I'll take him down! Go gather your troops!
No, sir! Your Highness!
Shut up! Then you don't have to come! I'm on my own. I don't need a coward like you!
Shaheen let out a deep sigh and stood up.
”What is it, ......?
Yazgild fell back under Shaheen's authority.
Shaheen shouted loudly.
”Oh, my God! His Highness has been disturbed! His Highness is in a state of unrest! He says he will take the blame for the defeat and cut himself off! Stop him!
Shaheen then jumped on Yazdegild.
Yazdegild shouts.
What are you doing? Somebody grab this disloyal bastard!
As Yazdegild shouts, generals, bureaucrats, soldiers and servants gather around the two men.
And ......
”No, wait! Stop! I'm not out of my mind!
That's what everyone who's crazy says!
Your Highness! Your Highness, be careful!
In no time at all, Yazdegerd was taken away.
After this, Yazdegild is placed under house arrest in his room (・・・・) as arranged by the generals and bureaucrats, including Shaheen.
”Well ......, at least now the capital won't fall.
Shaheen sighed.
And ......
He began to prepare for peace.
”Well, well, well, gentlemen. It's nice to meet you all, some of you it's been a while. I would like to introduce myself. I've been sent on behalf of the Emperor of Lemuria. My name is Todris Todrianus. Please make my acquaintance.
With a good-natured smile, Todoris bowed lightly to the vassals of the Kingdom of Phallus.
Originally, it would have been logical for the defeated side, Foulds, to go to Hercule.
This time, however, Hercule sent Todoris in the opposite direction.
This time, however, Hercule sent Todoris in the opposite direction, because Hercule respects the Kingdom of Phallus.
But the real reason was an internal investigation within the Kingdom of Farus.
I'm not sure what to say.
Todoris put his hand on his forehead and looked around with a gesture of gazing.
Whenever he moves, his fat belly shakes, which is quite comical.
His movements are like those of a clown, catching everyone off guard.
......, but his eyes were sharp.
Where is His Highness Yazgild? Or is ...... it you now, Your Highness Yazgild?
Todris shot Shaheen with his piercing gaze.
Shaheen replies, her forehead sweating.
I'm sure you've heard of it. ...... We have permission to conduct some diplomatic negotiations on behalf of His Majesty the King, even when His Highness Yazgild is ill. ...... You can rest assured.
”Oh, I see, I see, I see. ...... Has there been a coup d'etat?
For a moment, the air froze.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
”Wa-ha-ha! I'm kidding, I'm kidding!
Todoris then popped him in the stomach.
Then he punched her in the stomach, and her belly shook.
And ......
”So, let's get started.
With a grin, Todoris smiled.
Todoris Todorianus.
Todoris Todorianus is a man who has been in charge of diplomacy in the Lemurian Empire since the time of the previous emperor Hadrian.
He is fluent in many languages and has contacts all over the world.