77 Episode 15 Eastern Diplomacy (1/2)

”Hmmm, ......, you're in trouble.

”That's a problem. ......

Hercule and Todoris are puzzling over a diplomatic issue.

The season is March.

The weather is getting warmer and warmer, and it's a good time to take a nap. ......

A letter arrived from the Kingdom of Farus.

The sender was King Sasan VIII of the Kingdom of Phallus.

”Dear Emperor of Lemuria. ”Dear Emperor of Lemuria. I'm ashamed to inform you that my daughter Scheherazade is missing. There are reports that she's headed west and I would appreciate your help in locating her. If you find her, please contact me. Scheherazade's description is: ......

”Search?

”Search or no search, we're here. ...... What do we do?　What do you want me to do?

”I'm not sure that's a good idea when people know about ....... In addition, the fact that they are sending such a letter means that ...... they may already have information that Princess Scheherazade is in this palace.

If ......

If the content of this letter of intent is, ”Return our Scheherazade! If the content of this letter was ”Return our Scheherazade!!!”, Hercule could have just ignored it.

Who is Scheherazade?

What does he look like?　I don't know.

I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you!

would have made sense.

However, this is not the case if you are asking for help in finding Scheherazade.

Knowing the characteristics of Scheherazade and the fact that Scheherazade is missing ......, you didn't realize that the beautiful blond-haired elf girl who protected you was Scheherazade.

This is not an acceptable argument.

The Emperor of Lemuria knows that Scheherazade is my daughter, but he's keeping her prisoner!

It would be troublesome if the Emperor of Lemuria attacked us on the grounds of ”The Emperor of Lemuria knows that Scheherazade is my daughter and is keeping her prisoner!

There is a non-aggression pact with the Kingdom of Fars, but ......

If you have a good reason that your daughter is being held captive, you can break the ...... treaty.

In history, non-aggression pacts have rarely been honored.

”What do we do?　Give it back?

There is no option but not to return ....... As long as Hayastan's defense is not solid, we can't afford to cause trouble in ...... the east. But if we just go back to ......

You can be accused of not protecting the Messiahs ....... Well, that would ruin my face.

But if we don't give it back, it'll ruin Sasan VIII's face.

Then it's war.

”Honestly, I'm not sure we can beat Sasan VIII. To be honest, I'm not sure we can beat Sasan VIII. Their military power is incomparable, and ...... Sasan VIII is more troublesome than anything.

The conqueror of the world, the Sun King, Sasan VIII.

His name is also known in the Lemurian Empire.

In fact, he defeated the previous emperor, Hadrian III, to pieces twice in battle.

Even the mighty Hercule could not be certain of victory.

Why don't we just ask him?

...... Yes, I think that would be best.

The two of them shelved the issue for a moment.

”Oh, please, Your Majesty!　Please, please, please let me stay here!　Your father is absolutely furious!

Then you'd better apologize quickly. ......

What do you want to happen to my ass?　I'm going to have to do this a hundred or two ...... times.

It seems that the Achaimenes are disciplining their children with the buttocks pen.

How is it possible for a father to spank the ass of an eighteen year old girl? ......

It seems criminally inappropriate.

But I guess it's safe in the Kingdom of Fars.

...... It may be a custom unique to the Achaimenes.

The sooner you apologize, the better.

It's not a good idea to drag it out.

It's not a good idea to drag this out.

Sheherazade's eyes teared up as she heard Lunalie and Carolina's words.

Lunalie gently pats Scheherazade on the shoulder.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm acquainted with Sasan VIII. I'll tell him to forgive you. ......

”...... Wouldn't that be counterproductive?

The Kingdom of Khayastan was an ally of the Kingdom of Fars.

Yes, that was in the past.

If Lunalie, the ringleader of the betrayal, says something inappropriate to the King of Fars, ......

If Lunalie, the ringleader of the betrayal, says something inappropriate to King Foulds, Scheherazade's position may be adversely affected.

You'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the following paragraphs.

”In any case, we need to meet King Sasan VIII soon. That's the way it should be.

Apparently, Lunalie was planning to use this as an opportunity to talk with Sasan VIII.

Well, it's certainly not a good idea to keep betraying him.

You should at least say you're sorry for betraying me.

But no matter how much you don't like it, ...... you still need to tell them that you protected them. I'll ask him to forgive me after about a hundred pens on my butt.

Is it true ......?

Really, the real ...... problem is that you're being converted.

For the record, I don't care if Scheherazade gets her ass handed to her by Hercule.

No, I'd like to see it, and I'd even rather do it. ......

It is a matter of taste for Hercule, and politically it does not matter.

The question is whether Scheherazade will be converted or not.

If she is not converted, ...... the diplomatic pressure of Hercule will save his face as he has managed to protect the faith of the Messiahs.

But if they are converted, it will be ...... laughable.

I'm talking about King Sasan VIII. ...... I'm sure they'll harass him into converting.

Originally Scheherazade was running away from conversions.

It is obvious that if she returns, she will be converted.

Maybe they don't want to, but ......

The question is not whether there is or is not, but whether there is or is not, and whether there is or is not the possibility.

If Scheherazade were to be converted, Hercule's face would be ruined.

On the other hand, protecting Scheherazade would lead to a war with ...... Sasan VIII.

I'd like to avoid both if possible.

What to do: ......

”Well, we'll have to try to negotiate. If all goes well, we might be able to talk it out.

Oh, really?

Scheherazade hugged Hercule.

Sheherazade hugged Hercule. Her full breasts pressed against Hercule's arm.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

She was a princess of a country, and too much contact might cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Hercule forcibly pulls Scheherazade away.

”Calm down. We won't know until we try. I'll talk to Todris. Well, we do have one more diplomatic card (・・・・). Just don't get your hopes up.　It all depends on what Sasan VIII thinks.

”Yes!　Please, please, please.

How about it?

It is true that Princess Scheherazade, the earlier treaty-breaking, plus the example card may give you a significant negotiating advantage in ...... negotiations. ...... But won't that provoke Sasan VIII into a war?

”That's when it happens. Well, we're not going to lose for free. But if Sasan VIII is who they say he is, I think he'll avoid war. I wouldn't start a war I wasn't sure I could win.

After being defeated by Hercule, having its territory overrun, and being forced to pay reparations, the Kingdom of Fars is ......

The Kingdom of Phallus, which was defeated by Hercule, had its territory overrun, and had to pay reparations, is not yet back on its feet.

There is no doubt that they have not been damaged to the point where they cannot wage war, and they may try to redeem themselves, but Sasan VIII's true intentions are to focus on domestic affairs.

In addition, the Kingdom of Foulds is currently working on the expedition to Sindhira, and its biggest hypothetical enemy is the Kuro Plague.

They wouldn't want to get into a needless conflict with Lemuria. ......

Maybe, maybe, maybe, I hope so: ......

I'm going to mobilize them. ...... Don't worry. Even if there is a war, we are not going to lose easily.

After all, this man is a confident man.