108 [2-42] Tuna Thunderbolt (2/2)

Even if the crown prince is decided at the meeting of the lords, it will not be settled if it is decided by a last minute majority vote. Even if the prince is decided by the council of lords, it will not be settled if it is decided by a last minute majority vote. In some cases, .......

Hadley paused for a moment. Hadley paused for a moment, as if he feared that the moment he said it, it would become a definite part of the future.

”It could be a civil war. With Giresh Khattar and Noachio Dilettante on each side.

...... You're lying.

This is just a worst-case scenario. It's possible that the lords who once followed His Highness Prince Ghislain will all turn on each other at once, and Noachurio will be helpless.

”What are you going to do, Dad?　What do you want to do now?

In fact, Oswald thought about it too. In fact, Oswald thought about it, but there was nothing he could do. He was not a beast that had been chased by a hunter and thought he had escaped by sticking his head in a den.

No. It is at times like this that I need to hear more and more of your thoughts, Your Highness.

We'll have to see which side we're on, and it may help us convince everyone.

Which way should this country go?

What's best for the people?

That's what we need to find out.

And I'd really like to meet Bertil Lagerbeck, the Second Knight Commander, who is currently in Teiracaines.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... The other side of the line said they wanted to hear what Catherine had to say.

Catherine, who was still sitting on Priscilla's lap, nodded.

When Catherine said she wanted to go with him, Oswald was naturally very much against it.

Or rather, everyone in the room was against it. You never know what you're going to be attacked by: demons, bandits, or the forces of the Rose Princess of Hell.

But it would be safer to follow your father than to stay in the territory! Catherine had a point.

The strong defense of the castle and the knights guarding the estate are not up to the task when it comes to the ...... ”Rose Princess of Hell”. She had even brought down the royal city of Teiralare.

In fact, all of the lords who sided with Hilbert were crushed one by one. If the ”Rose Princess of Hell” wanted to, Count Keeley's domain would be blown away tomorrow.

Furthermore, when Oswald spoke to Bertil in Teiracaine-when he mentioned that Katherine wanted to follow him, Bertil said that he wanted to hear what Katherine had to say.

This is what pushed Katherine to go with him, or rather, she allowed him to go with her because she couldn't stop him.

I would also like to hear about that day from the Second Knight Commander.

...... You never know when someone will die. I don't want to miss the opportunity.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

Since that day, Catherine has been researching the ”Rose of Hell”.

In addition to listening to refugees, she goes to the Adventurer's Guild archives and takes books from Oswald's study.

There was something uncanny about his appearance.

I remember hearing from a scholar that some fish will suffocate to death if they don't keep swimming. There was a sense of urgency in Catherine's voice, as if her soul would die if she stopped acting.

However, despite his disquiet, Oswald did not want to stop Katherine.

It is said that some of the girls who were captured by the ”Rose Princess of Hell” in King's Landing and escaped after being freed have broken down and can no longer lead a normal life. Compared to that, Catherine seemed to be safe, and Oswald thought that if she wanted to do something, letting her do it would take her mind off of it.

'Count, if I may?

What is it now?

The servant called out from the door. A puzzled look came to his face.

A person claiming to be from the Second Order of the ...... Order of the ...... Order of the ...... Order of the ...... Order of the ......

”The Second Order ......?

Hadley parrots back in a quizzical tone.

The second knights are said to have a few survivors who fled to Teiracaines with their leader Bertil.

Why are they in a place like this?

Oswald gave a quick look to Hadley and Steve.

Meaning, if you see anyone suspicious, deal with them.

Let him through.

”Yes.

Almost immediately after the squire answered, a knight appeared at the entrance to the dining hall.

He is lightly armed, with some parts removed from his full body armor. In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do. It is likely that he has come this far wearing cold-weather gear on top of this.

The knight in light armor had a thin, supple physique reminiscent of a whip.

”It's a pleasure to meet you, Count Keely.

A husky woman's voice rang out through the gap in his full-face helmet.

I'm a Kaya Runner of the Second Order of the Royal Court of Ciel-Teira.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

The female knight with hound's eyes and whip-like body lifted the faceplate of her helmet with her fingertips and gave a perfect salute.