Chapter 98 (1/2)
CSWH Chapter 98: The Prie 5
”Well then, without delay……how do you plan on restraining those troublesome folks?”
”I will use all eneral] from those troublesome folks from my country who have been taken for a ride by the troublesoeneral] was to disappear, the troublesome folks of your country are sure to move actively……conversely, as I have a personal relationshi+p with [a certain general], I can seize his reins That can be a source of relief for your country who sees him as a threat In addition, if my country and your own had a connection like that between you and I, then do you not think that it would give rise to an advantage that could silence thedom's General Gazelle] Gazelle's military proell-knoithin the Rinmel Principality
The Rinmel Principality feared hio to war
Naturally, Gazelle's existence was none other than a nuisance to them
And because they feared him as a menace, Gazelle's existence was a nuisance to the neutral faction as well
On the other hand, unfortunately, the other nobles in Tasdom cast envious eyes towards him, and thus there were those who sche that there were those of Rinmel Principality's diehard faction and neutral faction aiting for that
That was precisely why, no matter what means I had to take, I would use my status as Prime Minister to put pressure on those people and protect Gazelle……that is what I declared here
”……that is interesting”
”Conversely, how do you plan on silencing the troubleso this period of tiathered in the Capital During this ti of so those troublesome folks but……”
”…do you think that would stop the troublesome folks of your country?”
Maurice's words ca I would like to ask you…… Even if the opinions of the other Ducal Houses were to clash with your own, do you have an unwavering resolve to avoid conflict?”
”……that is quite an intrusive question”
”Yes I wanted to ask how strong your feeling of wanting to avoid war is after all……I believe that sho i of after this is”
”……I will turn that question back at you Do you have such a resolve?”
”Yes, of course”
As I responded without a single moment's hesitation, Maurice was momentarily left speechless
”You answered quite easily”
”……as you know, there was a war soon after I became Prime Minister When the war broke out, I felt ashaovernment All of that is for the sake of the country's peace……to protect the citizens of one's country For that purpose, a stable ad friendly relations with foreign countries is also deeous……and in front of the ravages of war, I cursed my own incompetence from the bottom of my heart”
In an instant, I unconsciously ridiculed ret within me
……really, what 'reputed' Priht under my nose that I should've protected, and the country itself, to danger
……however, that is precisely why I will no longer waver
”Never again will I alloar to occur Including the military officers, I will protect the innocent people, and the country……even if I cohed at my words
”……unfortunately, I feel the h my veins”
I silently listened to the words spun in his gentle voice
”The blood of enerations even before the founding of the Rinmel Principality, and has continued to protect the people who lived in our lands……are you aware? In the Duke Grindal doe re”
”I am aware……if I recall correctly, you train your own h martial arts?”
”As expected of Roht That is evidence that the people have protected that land themselves The citizens that live in the Duke Grindal domain also love that land, and as such, have continued to protect it with my house……and that continues even noant to live up to that Toto be prioritized are the people who live in the Duke Grindal do as a Duke of the Rinmel Principality”
Once Maurice closed his s
As if to slice through that silence, I opened my mouth