Chapter 16 (1/2)
Chapter 16 – Silesia, the Wretched Royal Capital
Being invited froined ould be received on a red carpet and have an audience with His Majesty, the King, however…
As soon as we reached the castle of Silesia, ere immediately led to a separate, small room, and held a discussion with an old man who claimed to be the Prime Minister, and one more as the head of the Imperial Guard Cavalry
I guess, it was to be expected There’s no way for someone like
Or perhaps, could it be I’h I haven’t become this world’s hero yet?
“I’ue Solitaire”
The white-bearded old man, whose body was covered in a luxurious, silk-ave us a bombastic welcome
The other old man, with a pitch black, stern, unshaven face, wore a black mantle draped over the shoulders of his steel armor I looked at this lance at us
“I’m the head of the Imperial Guard Cavalry, and at the sanated for the extermination of the miasmatic mana hole, General Gail Dot Zeus”
Sitting on his chair, it was an oldon airs as he threw out his chest
Are? I wonder which one of these 2 is acting haughtier?
If I consider it caluess, it would be the Prime Minister
Still, the Priround and had a 2-character name, whereas, the General, Gail, was a noble with a 3-character name
But, but, the Earl had said before that officials and nobles hold the saht?
“Sawatari Takeru-dono, the knight of the Almar household, today, we have summoned you for a special purpose…”
As I took gli faces, the old man Prime Minister spoke
It was a Prime Minister’s duty to lead a conversation, so he was reat job as one
Otherwise it would cause a lot of a trouble if their partners were to
That was one of the i on a hackneyed country
“…I’ht now at a loss in dealing with the miasmatic mana hole Based on secretary Laertius’s report, you led an arainst the monsters that invaded the territory of Est, and eventually,the eneht?”
The Priue spoke out to me in a calm voice
That dignified attitude of his, which made others listen to him attentively and instinctively, is what one could expect from him as this country’s Prime Minister
“By all means, ould like to have you lend that power of yours General Gail is currently leading his ar it toward the hole from the east side of here, but, we also would wish to have Takeru-dono’s ar away the monsters to the east”
Saying so, the Prilance at General Gail
The general , and started to talk after wondering if it was his turn
“Sir Takeru, it appears you’ve roup, Inuwashi+, which the ht? Even our cavalry, which has been defending the road, couldn’t capture that troublesome base”
Is this inforh the Earl?
As expected of the leader of a cavalry, I didn’t knohat kind of a general he was, but, he could grasp a war situation well
“I hear that you comers, however, noe’re so busy, we’d even welcome the help of a cat Therefore, it will be fine if you could lend us a reasonable amount of help”
Honestly, why does this conversation have to start froth? Don’t expect people to co them for a help
For so myself to like him
Even though they themselves were unable to take down the fort, I wonder if it’s rude from them to call our side small fries
As expected, even I, as kind, couldn’t avoid being pissed off
“Prime Minister, your Excellency, please wait!”
Lyle-sensei, who had been silently listening, raised up a big voice
“It should’ve beenyou about Takeru-dono taking down the uns and cannons And also about the kingdo the implementation of the neeapons for extermination purpose”
“As far as I’m concerned, we have already rejected your proposal”
The Priue, replied immediately
“However, only this e can get out from this situat-“
“You’re repeating yourself, secretary Lyle! Currently, we do not wish to hear any opinion from you Even for a mere secretary like you, it’s quite impertinent to meddle with a Prime Minister’s decision”
Uwaa, he’s got on his high horses
But well, this reaction was probably fit for a Prime Minister
Even I, felt like I would prostrate myself in front of this person
“This is an i hoe should deal with the ance is in no position to suggest what is the best for protecting one’s citizens or eli the hole!”
However, without pulling back, Lyle-sensei objected
Despite Sensei being usually kindhearted, I guess, even he knohen to speak when it’s necessary
“Hster who’s benefitted from your parent Just because that person has done some deeds, how self-conceited can you be?!”
“Ughh…” – Sensei kept silent
He looked incredibly vexed
I can understand that feeling, as it’s indeed harsh when having your parent being mentioned Certainly, that Prime Minister is cruel
You know, it’s got nothing to do with one’s parent!
At that time, General Gail cut in
“Secretary, I’ve also read your report about that, but, don’t the guns and cannons work the sae-scale spells?”
“General, I’m sure you’ll beco them”
Sensei, as bad at giving up, depended even on the General, but…
“I’ve already tested them, but, they have way too et soaked in the rain And if they get drenched, even that gunpoill become useless”
“About that, it’s fine as long we can figure out how to carry the weapons Luckily, there’s not that much rain in this country, so it will be even more difficult for the weather to hinder our plans”
The General got cocky and rasped under his nose at Sensei’s appeal
“That’s why you’re a naive official who has no knowledge regarding battles Even if we put cannons or guns on the battlefield, we’re done if there’s a high class e on the enemy’s side who can wash them away”
“But the enee appear?”
At Sensei who asked that question with a sharp look, the General responded with a daring smile
“You never knohat could happen on the battlefield Like if there’s awater spells I see no reason for e should bet on and invest a hugethat will prove lethal due to its defect You know, I’s in perspective”
“General, at least let us test the arms once or twice!”
I could understand why Sensei was that persistent, but…
Those guys, were probably justhim
“Oi, Secretary, try to think harder There’s no way proud knights like us would resort to those weapons”
“Then, how about we let the ordinary soldiers use them first?”
“We, knights, are in charge of directing battles Soineer fellows in mine, but not for us, you see There’s no soldier in this country crazy enough to bet other lives over those strange weapons”
“Ugh…”
“Fuhahaa, it looks like you’ve finally understood that it’s ihts, to use those toys”
The General sneered again at Sensei, after saying so
For so felt very unpleasant
‘If you can’t convince us any more than this, it’s better for you to retreat’ – Sensei was even more silenced, after the Prime Minister stated this
Well, then for what purpose did you call us?
So as tostock?
I don’t know if these guys are big shots, but…
As one would have expected, I couldn’t reer
“Pri?!”
“Yes After all, we are the ones who have requested cooperation fro on your mind, ask”
“What will you do if, I uns and cannons?”
General Gail bursted into an uncontrollable laughter
“Fuhahahaaa, obviously, you’d then be considered as this country’s hero and savior!”
The General held his sto about to fall frorave expression
“General, we’re in the ht now”
“Hey hey, I was joking a bit, you know?The talk was so interesting it h”
‘Cough’ – Once the Prih and carried on
“Sir Takeru, we look forward to sealing off that miasmatic mana hole, therefore, we’d like to implore you, as well as the Asa off that hole, to help us Even if you don’t succeed in sealing it, rest assured, as we shall reward you appropriately for your deeds”
The Priive an i easily understood
Should I ask hi?
“Prime minister, what I want to ask is, whether or not you’d be willing to apologize to Secretary Lyle if he proves his point about the guns and cannons being effective?”
“I believe my decision, as this country’s Prime Minister, was justified However, were that person to be able to seal off that hole and save this country… this old aged me wouldn’t hesitate to do what he wishes, even if he was to cut round”
The Prime Minister declared that clearly and loudly