229 Episode 12 Peace Talks I. (1/2)

Three days after the battle of Lesheret.

”Rejoice, men!　We have won!

Hercule said cheerfully to his generals.

The generals, however, have subtle expressions on their faces.

”...... Your Majesty.

”What is it, Carolina?

It's a tie, isn't it?

”......

Hercule was silent for a moment.

But then he said with an air of superiority.

”It was the enemy who retreated. Then it was us who won.

...... It appears that our losses are slightly more than theirs.

”It's not the numbers that matter. It's not about the numbers, it's about what we've accomplished.

I'm not sure we've achieved ...... that.

The strategic goal of the Lemurian army was to defeat King Ludwig I on the battlefield once and for all.

I'm not going to say we lost, but we did suffer some losses.

I wouldn't go so far as to say we lost.

But it was not a victory.

”I'm worried about General ...... Nia.

I'm worried about General Nia,” muttered Sonia.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

And Sonia seems to approve of Nia's activities this time to a certain extent. ......

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

I don't have a problem with that. I know you're alive. You know you're alive, and you'll be treated with respect as a prisoner of war.

It was well known that Nia was Hercule's lover.

Even so, she is a general and vassal who is highly valued by Hercule.

There was no way she would treat such a person roughly, much less violently.

If he did, Ludwig I would be on the wrong side of Hercule.

And Hercule would not be able to back down for the sake of face.

The war would go on forever until both sides were decisively defeated.

Ludwig I would never make such a foolish choice.

And the same goes for us. Be sure to treat her ...... with the respect she deserves when it comes to the enemy general Bradamante.

Bradamante is a hero in the kingdom of Fullerling, who has the title of ”Temperance” and is praised along with the seven heroes.

He is also a chief vassal of King Ludwig I.

If he were to be disrespectful, Ludwig I would not be able to forgive Hercule.

Emotionally and in terms of honor.

Hercule does not want to go to war with King Ludwig I forever.

Therefore, although he keeps a watchful eye on her, he treats her as a guest of a nobleman.

Also, Bradamante did not show any sign of running away, as if he understood that he was being released directly.

Anyway, ...... we won. At least, that's what you should tell your generals. And to our allies. We won. In politics, if you say you've won a hundred times, you've won, even if you've lost. Understand?

”Ha!

The loyalists decided to pretend that they had won.

And that night...

”Herr Bradamante. Is there anything I can do for you?

Hercule said as he poured wine into Bradamante's cup.

They were sitting on a plush carpet with a beautifully decorated table between them.

They were sitting on a luxurious carpet with a beautifully decorated table between them, and on the table was a delicious looking dish.

No, not at all. We are very comfortable here.

Bradamante said as she poured the wine into Hercule's cup.

They took the cup and bumped it lightly against each other.

”Here's to our friendship.

They sip the wine.

Then Hercule asks Bradamante.

”A thirty-year-old from Khayastan, delivered from the capital. I hope it suits your taste.

”It's so rich and fragrant. The Lemurian Empire, I might add.　How could they prepare such a thing for the battlefield?

Bradamante said as he looked at the food on the table.

Bradamante said as he looked at the food on the table. It was so sumptuous that it was hard to believe it had been prepared on the battlefield.

Of course, if this was prepared only for Hercule and Bradamante, and the soldiers were lacking in food, ......

Bradamante would have despised Hercule.

But Bradamante knows, because he has been observing the meals of the Lemurian soldiers for some time.

The food is not as good as the food displayed here, but the food of the Lemurian soldiers is also delicious.

(As you can see, I can't help but feel the difference in national power.

The food of the Fullerling army, not to mention the ordinary soldiers, knights, lords, and even the king, King Ludwig I, is mainly hard stone-like bread.

At least, it's not as tasty as the food of the Lemurian army.

I'm thrilled to be praised by a beauty like you.

”A beautiful woman, no way. ......

Bradamante's cheeks flushed slightly.

It's no bad thing to have a beautiful young man like Hercule compliment you on your looks.

Fullerling men are often crude and vulgar.

So it's a little refreshing to be wooed by a gentleman like Hercule, who is (on the surface) a gentleman. ......

There are not many women as beautiful as you in Lemuria. I thought the Fullerlings were crude, but there are beautiful women like you.

Then Hercule winked.

I think we can find a way to reconcile with the Fullerlings.

”Yes, indeed. If you withdraw your troops from Edelna, ......

But you're the one who has to leave.