Chapter 81 (1/2)
“I’m back” (Wendelin)
“It looks like so serious happened”
Theinformation came to an abrupt end upon the momentous news of His Majesty Wilhelm the 14th’s death
So like a person, as that lively until yesterday, suddenly dying is really unbelievable even for an old person, albeit he had an advanced age
Once I returned to the guest house after the reeted by Ina and the others, but even the servants and uest house seem to be quite shaken by the death of their own country’s emperor
The scenery of several of the to each other catches my attention
They would probably get scolded by their superiors right away under norher-ups, who are supposed to scold thest each other, it means that this is quite the major incident
“So, e do from now on?”
“It seems that the events of the Friendshi+p Visit Group will be postponed to next year” (Wendelin)
The work of the icians has been finished, however the work of the other coe departments hasn’t ended yet
The other side’s people in charge will be busy with the funeral of His Majesty the Einally Bardiche should be lively at the time when the Friendshi+p Visit Group arrives, but currently they ought to wear rieve for the deceased emperor
The majority of the Friendshi+p Visit Group’s personnel had announced their decision to return to their country due to this
“There’s that as well It would be discourteous of us to ” (Luise)
Luise, who realized that she won’t be able to play around in the streets of Bardiche until the country decides on a new emperor, seems disappointed
However, that doesn’t dom
Since both countries have been ations if the e died, it was decided that a part of the Friendshi+p Visit Group will stay behind and foration
Given that we are in Bardiche already anyway, the delegation will be chosen fro the members of the Friendshi+p Visit Group in order to save time and expenses
“In addition there will also be personnel who are going to appear at the enthroneht?”
“It looks like it will take time” (Ina)
Ina showed an expressionto be restrained?』
“Even if it takes a long time, I hear it will only be for around 2~3 weeks” (Wendelin)
“If they take too ive Heldom an opportunity after all” (Wilma)
“Right It’s as Wilma says” (Wendelin)
As Wilma says, if they create a vacuum in political authority with the absence of an e too ap for Heldom who is their current hypothetical enemy
Once the funeral service for His Majesty the Eress will be held and the election of a new emperor will be carried out
“They choose the emperor by a vote, don’t they?”
“Since normal commoners or such are not able to announce their candidacy, it’s not that different frodom”
90 of the ress are aristocrats
Because the rereat craftse-scaled workshops, there are many items which are decided without any particular issues
“No one but the central's imperial family’s head and the seven prince-elector lords are allowed to announce their candidacy”
“That means, Therese-sama as well?”
“She said it before, didn’t she? She has turned it down this time”
As it will become unfair if the emperor hails from the same household in continuous short intervals, the Duke Philip household won’t come forward as a candidate this time, Therese-sama said
Since the person herself said that, it’s a safe bet
Also, because she is a feht become yet another problem if she announced her candidacy
“Balancing the households the emperor hails from…”
“That’s a perfect collusion”
“You are right there…”
It’s just as Wilma has pointed out, but I decide to not particularly care about it since it’s not my country either
Sharing the minister positions and such is common in our country as well
“So, can we stay behind?”
Since the situation is as it is, a part of the personnel have already gone ahead with their preparations for returning home
Especially since there’s no way for the wives and children, erenobles, to enjoy the, and on top of that busy with the preparations for the funeral service, all of the home
“You can stay since you are uards” (Wendelin)
Apart froroup can also stay behind while being treated as seuards as they are adventurers
Although their families and attendants would be sent back, the other nobles had the justified right to have approxiuards stay behind
“I wanted to enjoy the vacation abroad, but by now it has been replaced by a funeral and an enthrone but …” (Erwin)
Erw leaks idle co, but I feel the same
A funeral wherever one goes has a nastier character than a rain-bringer
At least I had no other choice but to pray that I’ about funerals
“It saves trouble that we have brought along dresses that can be used at the funeral service”
“Certainly…”
As Luise says, being told to do so by Roderich who prepared the departure, I stored everyone’s share of dresses that can be used at funeral services in
Given that I’ician, it’s no particular problem even if I wear a robe, but I was told by the nobles re behind that they want e into those if possible
“Roderich-san is just like a mother” (Ina)
“You can say that again” (Wendelin)
Certainly, it’s just as Ina says
Which re my childhood inu to the weather report』
If you say it resembles that, well, so be it
“Wend-sama, Therese-sama hasn’t come back” (Wilma)
“As expected, she ht not come back”
That’s inevitable
Since she's a duchess who has been granted authority as a prince elector, she has to spearhead the preparations for the funeral service
She is definitely running about all night for the arrangements
“When will the funeral service be?” (Elise)
“I think that it’s not far off It’s the funeral service for His Majesty after all” (Wendelin)
Elise appears to be worried about the funeral service’s schedule
Be that as itthat will happen tomorrow or the day after tomorrow
Given that it would be really wrong of us to go outside for playing, ill spend our tiarden of the guest house, but the funeral service’s schedule was decided one week later
An official ave us a written invitation
And Therese-sauest house
I think that she’s very busy with the preparations for the funeral service
“Will the provincial nobles be in time?”
“Probably not all of them”
Since there’s also the ress that will decide the next eht after the funeral service, the nobles, who are
Well, those who aren’t in ti a member
That’s why it's probably no problem for the funeral service to be after one week
I mention my own view to Katharina
“If they were chosen as ic co)
“Doushi+, where have you been until now?” (Wendelin)
“I bought sweets!” (Ar)
“Really…?” (Wendelin)
If it was another noble, it would be possible to consider hi to play around, but for doushi+, ent even as far as pushi+ng the duty of reporting at theonto me, the possibility of that is low
Usually he really devotes hi around, but that’s the worldly wisdom of doushi+ who is the favourite retainer of His Majesty
However, since the person hi that from the bottom of his heart, there was absolutely no need to to fuss about it
“I heard that they are coic coe around ruins in the past, and not the s)
It’s difficult to ed into ic tools, but it see theress
As they can receive urgent es with those, it means that they will be in ti to elect the next emperor
“If they are late, apparently in a worst case scenario, they will be deprived of their membershi+p as they don’t fit the requirements of a member” (Burkhart)
Next Burkhart-san shows up as well
He was nominated to stay behind in the country as representative of Margrave Breithilde
“The eic coress me a congress member, they have to return it” (Burkhart)
Every year, a change of several congress members at a time is carried out
There are those ill be appointed freshly as their households are thriving and in reverse there are those ill be reress members due to their decline
The spectacle of iic coress ree that it’s written about in books in the empire
On the other hand, there seeic communication device arrives at their ress member
It’s truly what can be called the ups and downs of life
“As the news travels fast, the group of congress members will be in time to the overnment and the nobles, whose territory is close to Bardiche, will be there as well”
Since a preliminary funeral service and a post-funeral service will be held as well, those who are not in ti either of those
“Then it’s split into those above and below, isn’t it?”
Given that we have been invited to the o to that one
“So, there will be ato elect the next emperor, won’t there?”
“It will be decided with a vote by the congress members”
The fixed nuress members is 500
Candidates from the iress ive an advertisement speech within a set time
They will talk about their don affairs policies within that set tiress members, who listened to those, will vote for the person they consider the best
“They win by getting the majority”
In the case of a divided vote, the lowest-ranking candidate will be excluded and they will vote once more
This kind of rule was so often used on Earth as well
“Be that as it may, since this time there won’t be any more than four candidates, it probably won’t take much time”
I heard that the deceased emperor hailed from the Duke Metternich household
Since his predecessor is Therese-sarandfather, it’s been said that the Duke Philip household won’t put up a candidate
If it turns out like this, it feels purposeless if at least six candidates won’t make an appearance
“Two of thee”
Only the present family head can become a candidate It appears to be a custoe of 60
“If they were to die right away, a new election would take ti is that a rule will be stable if the reign of a single e time”
There’s also the possibility of the country declining if a no-good-person maintains their political power for an extended period of ti that
It not always being absolute is probably the same in any society
“Will that finish in one day?”
“It will still take three days”
A single candidate has around half a day for their can speech and questions & answers session As there’s four of them, it will take two days
Since it will be decided after perfor the vote on the last day, it seems to be a schedule of three days
“That’s long Though it doesn’tto participate”
The result is that ill be caged in the guest house until a new emperor has been decided anyway
Because Holy E until the enthrone around have to be voluntarily restrained regardless of upper or lower social standing Theatres, pleasure quarters and such are closed, too
“Well, ill go to the place of asseh” (Burkhart)
“Why!?” (Wendelin)
“As it will be the election of the eather inforht? It’s an important task for you, Earl-sama” (Burkhart)
Burkhart-san shows an expression saying 『Why ((are you asking about)) such an obvious matter…?』
Since the Friendshi+p Visit Group consists of people dispatched by the kingdo behind, have the duty to investigate the new emperor’s policies as well as what kind of person they are and report that
“In this country the authority of the e until now Even the other candidates, who dropped out fronored depending on the number of votes they obtain”
It’s so political opposition, thus it’s likely necessary to gather information about them
“I do understand that, but why do we have have to attend to that?” (Wendelin)
“It’s because you are members of the Friendshi+p Visit Group” (Burkhart)
Due to Burkhart-san’s reasonable opinion, we drop our shoulders in a crestfallen manner
I, as originally an unaffiliated voter who never even went to an election in my previous life, expected continuous boredoerly wished that I would be able to go back home quickly
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“Yawn~~~” (Wendelin)
“Don’t sleep, Earl-sama” (Burkhart)
Eight days after the sudden death of His Majesty the E in ress which is located close to the imperial palace
The funeral service, which was held yesterday, finished safely thanks to Therese-sama and the other’s preparations
Many attendees, froot stuck with listening to the preaching of a priest at quite the seat of honour as representatives of Heldom
At such occasions it’s co no matter which country or world it is
Not hearing anything but the incantation of a sleep spell, ho ca the bath and eating breakfast, were close to nodding off many times
I wondered whether ill be scolded, but once I looked properly, Earl Schultz’s group was slightly sleepy as well
Different from us who are just there for decoration, they were probably very tired since they were busy with stuff like gathering intelligence
And it’s the saress
With it still being the ti, everyone seemed sleepy
Once I check properly, there are soress members, different from us who are simple visitors
They were probably busy at the funeral service, but I wonder what to think about a related party sleeping
I end up worrying a bit about the politics of the empire
“Congress ” (Wendelin)
“They are a bad example of adults” (Burkhart)
“Burkhart-san, even next to you there’s a bad exah” (Luise)
As Luise has pointed out, once I thought he fully quiet, doushi+ was sleeping while snoring lightly
“Doushi+ is fine” (Burkhart)
“Why?” (Wendelin)
“His eyes are open, aren’t they?” (Burkhart)
“I think it’s i, but he’s truly eerie” (Ina)
Certainly, doushi+ had been dozing off, but his eyes were open
I consider that to be quite skilful, but according to what Ina said, it’s simply eerie
Alongside his outer appearance, he ht make children cry if seen by them
Earl Schultz’s group listened to the speech without sending even a glance to doushi+ while fighting their drowsiness
They probably avoided the risk of confronting doushi+ to bla off
“Even if I don’t listen to it, I will be able to get the manuscript of the speech”
Together with the question and answer session afterwards, the details, which will be suraphy official recorded theress members and authorized personnel
As it seems like our side will be able to obtain those as well, I decided that even dozing for the ti will be no problem
“However, it’s just the important facts”
“Even if you say that, there won’t be that e in the policies no matter who becomes emperor”
Given that it’s an emperor election in a tie in politicalas it’s someone who leans towards a mid-stream conservative approach
If they continue the ceasefire and gradually conclude anti-war treaties, the expansion of trade will gradually advance
Let’s lift the ban of free co of people a bit more too?
The liberation of monster domains, the advancement of undeveloped area developroill continue
Let’s advance the developy in the same manner as before, too
Starting fron speech and Q&A session of Duke Baden was held, but there wasn’t much of a difference between his and the former's policies
What’s different are the areas emphasized for develop areas which are located in their own territories This is so that can be called the same for any candidate
Otherwise they won’t be able to gain the vote of the congress ion
People won’t ained
At any rate, I was sleepy to the degree of dying since it was after I ate lunch
Dietin eous!』, but this is certainly sleep-inducing
Even the congress members in the asse their drowsiness
“There’s still tomorroell~~~!?”
Since Erw stood as ot pointlessly tired
Even though he listened to the incantation-like speeches while standing, he got
“Just listening to talking for the whole day is painful for an adventurer” (Katharina)
Even Katharina walked the road to the guest house while rubbing her sleepy eyes
“I’m sleepy and my stomach is empty” (Wilma)
“Let’s return quickly and eat so” (Elise)
“Yes, Elise-sama” (Wilma)
Wil off on the way back as well, but as Elise is a perfect superwoently listened to the speeches until the end while taking notes
It’s a great achievement that can’t be imitated by an ordinary person
“You aren’t sleepy, Elise?” (Wendelin)
“There is a spell to awaken froic” (Elise)
“I didn’t know that…” (Wendelin)
This spell was apparently developed so that priest won’t fall asleep during the sermons of their superiors and similar
I see, for , it’s a spell I never got in touch with
And, priests are humans too after all
“To me” (Elise)
“Bothering you?” (Wendelin)
“It looks like a slightly different policy will be presented” (Elise)
“You are well aware about such news, aren’t you?”
“Since it’s froh the church” (Elise)
With Hel Catholic, it was different to the Protestantision of Holy Empire Urquhart, but in reality 30 of Holy Empire Urquhart’s people are Catholics
It see independent information from them
“Oh hoo! Thee have heard of Duke Nürnberg?”
Suddenly a voice was audible from behind and at the same time someone linked arms with me
The wonderfully soft sensation of this ars without a doubt to that person
“It’s been a while, since His Majesty’s death” (Wendelin)
“I lodged at the I of the funeral service It’s been a long time, Wendelin” (Therese)
Having her breasts pressed even further against my arm, I felt a sensation of supreme bliss due to their softness
“(Co?” (Wendelin)
“A tad radical gentleman” (Therese)
The other eether are around the middle of their thirties to the middle of their forties Their policies are no more than a follow-up on the political measures of the deceased Wilhelm the 14th
However, Duke Nürnberg turns 22 years old this year
I hear that he is a young and ale-like, blue eyes, shortly trie body
“That gent hails froenerations with their territory being adjacent to the territory directly controlled by the imperial family There were many family heads ere a tad too lively, but the present faid ultrnationalist with a pure patriotism” (Therese)
If he wishes for Holy Ehtening his preparations as that requires a southern can
He apparently doesn’t have any scruples to propose this to his surroundings
“He is dangerous, isn’t he?”
“It bears a possibility of peril However, there’s also the possibility of it being a bluff” (Therese)
Given that the candidate won’t say only the saht beextreme points to stand out
However, since war is difficult in the current situation, isn’t the probability of a war starting low, even if he actually becomes the emperor?