87 [2-21] La La La Lange Ultimate (2/2)

He knows firsthand that the undead that attacked King's Landing were not a rampaging horde, but an army that conducted a proper siege and used strategy to bring the city down.

He also informed the Noachurian army of the circumstances of the battle for the capital.

But the top brass of the Noah's Curio Army probably didn't bother to tell their soldiers about the threat of the Rose Princess of Hell. There is a possibility that only the upper echelons of the Noah's Curia understand the situation accurately. Or perhaps even the upper echelons of ......

An army that can no longer maintain its morale can easily lose control and collapse.

You don't have to fight and lose, but you may find yourself in a situation where the Noahcurio army is in a mess just because Rene gave you a hard time.

If the Noahcurio army retreats or even temporarily malfunctions, the princess will be able to get everything done in the meantime.

”...... I know enough to know that it's going to be bad. The problem is what comes after that.

In the past, Bertil had already given up on the idea of rebuilding Ciel-Teira with Gislain and Noah Curio as the pillars.

But if so, what should he do?

If we don't rebuild the country, people will slowly die. The Marquis of Edfelt was motivated by the desire for power, but hopefully he was also protecting his people.

He was able to bring together the princes that were about to fall apart in such a short period of time, talk to Noa Curio, and even drag out His Highness.

I know. I know. I've known the Marquis for a good amount of time, so it's hard for me.

I've been with the Marquis for quite some time, and it pains me to say this. The Marquis doesn't care about the sorrows of the lower classes, but he loves the people as a number, and he's prospering his domain with his merciless kill-or-be-killed approach.

If only he hadn't fought with the princess...

If only I hadn't fought with the princess.” ”That's it, if I make a bad move, I'll get the princess's attention. Now, how can I save my people without upsetting Rene?

Barthel's goal is to save his country and his people.

If you're looking to rebuild your country, you're going to have to watch Rene crush it and your people die. ......

There is no reason to make a deal with Rene. No matter how hopeless it is, Bertil has to fight.

Tracy crossed her arms and twisted around as if physically squeezing the idea out of her.

Hmmm... ...... In short, the princess can't stand it when the people who sent her to her death get their comeuppance. The same goes for the old Hilbertites gaining power, and the four powers that supported the coup gaining mining rights.

So in the end, if it comes to a point where all the people flee the land of Ciel-Teira and it becomes a land of death! If that happens, those who can escape will be safe for a while. I think it would be better to flee to a small or medium-sized country that has nothing to do with Ciel-Teira, or to the Federation. It's not safe in the four major countries.

”Do you think that Rene will eventually destroy the Four Powers?

I think it's possible. I can't tell you why, though.

”...... I see. Is there something that would make me go to the trouble of silencing you?

”Yah.

Tracy flicked her tongue out.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.

Perhaps that was the last hint Tracy was allowed to give.

It was a warning, an offer of information.

Otherwise, if Ciel-Teira were to become part of the Federation in its entirety, that might be a possibility.

At the very least, once the country is part of the Federation, the other four powers won't be able to interfere.

After all, it's the Federation, no matter what. ......

The Federation of Gilesh Hathar.

It is a country with which Ciel-Teyla has no close relationship.

It's not like René is close to the Federation, but unlike the other powers that supported the coup, René doesn't care about the Federation.

There was a big difference between holding a grudge and not caring.

I think the Federation has been in contact with the anti-coup princes.

Of course they are.

Between you and me, there's even a 'Ciel-Teirah Initiative' in the Federation.

Does that mean that the Lacrima Kingdom on the eastern edge of the Federation is going to give a dukedom to the interim head of state here?

You got it. I'm sure you'll understand. We've lost our government functions, so we're talking about having the Lacrima government fill in for us.

I'm not sure what you mean by that.

I've heard that it's being called unfair within the Federation, so it's going to be tough to implement.

That's true.

If we want to avoid a war with Rene, I think we have to somehow maintain the appearance of a state and become a dependency of the Federation. In order to do that, we need to rebuild the government and have a king that everyone can accept.

Bertil lowered his voice a little, though I'm sure he wasn't eavesdropping.

I'm sure he didn't overhear me, but he still lowered his voice a bit, because in his position, he shouldn't have said those words.

...... Actually, I think we have a shot if the current movement is crushed badly.

After that, while the old Hilbert faction is still stuck, the opposing princes will collude to establish a federal-leaning crown prince, and even if they have to use some rough tactics, if they can keep the country together,.......

If we can push through to the conclusion of a treaty with the Federation, the government can be rebuilt slowly and the Federation can get their hands dirty.

I think that's basically the direction we should go.

I think it's a good idea to work in that direction. If Rene can let it go, it'll be easier.

All right, I'll ask her.

I'll ask him.” Tracy's lighthearted assurance made Bertil feel strange.

I'll ask him.

--It's hard to believe that it's a ...... monster, but it is.

I'm sure I'll be contacting you later about what exactly I'm going to do.

But I'm sorry you had to call on me, but I think I can do little more than blow a hole in my own security.

”Oh, really?

I'm sure you're not the only one.

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You can use the fact that you are a survivor of a collapsed royal knight order as a foil for His Highness. The Marquis has a 'just do as you're told' attitude, and I don't get any military secrets.

I didn't actively cooperate with the coup either, so I'm sure he's wary.

It's important to know that the surviving members of the Royal Guard are on Zhislan's side.

I'm not going to let you do more than that, and I don't expect you to from the start.

”Well, okay. It's up to you to decide how you want to use it.

Tracy didn't seem particularly bothered.

Tracy was just being obeyed. She wouldn't care if Rene lost as long as she survived.

”Well, I'll be going now.

”So I'll be going back to Rene. I don't know what to say. ...... I know it's hard, but hang in there. I don't know if I should say ”hang in there.

Yeah, ...... pray for me that the world doesn't end. ......

Haha, the world. ......

Tracy leaned out the window, leaping into the darkness of the night.

Her honey-colored hair fluttered in the air as she waved goodbye.

After a pause to watch his back, something cold invaded Bertil's chest.

”Is the ...... world really in danger?

The sound of gulping seemed to be strangely loud.