Vol 3 Chapter 3 (2/2)

Although there were an increasing nu Altina Was the sudden appearance of the alliance an indication of a change in politics? Or did it uste’s supporters were mixed in the neutrals

The nobles at the hall were at a loss and whispered to each other

In particular to sorim

However, Gere at all

“How troublesois? It seems that these people have yet to understand the culture of the E here”

“ Eh, erm… Yeah”

“Is anything wrong, Sir Regis? You don’t look very good”

“ Because I’m not used to such events, I’m a little tired Sorry about this”

Looking at the current situation, the euste, did he, as Latreille closest aide, not see this dangerous situation?

Not just Ger with others

—— Is it a bluff? Or that they have a countermeasure for this?

To be unable to tell what these two guys are thinking, how scary

Germain then quietly walk over

“For the conversation to be interrupted, I’is”

“His Highness wishes to speak with you privately, is it possible for you to coht?”

“Is it really alright for me to enter there?”

“Of course, ill inforuards”

This situation was akin to being check by the opponent in chess Since they already moved, how should we respond?

Moreover, we lack any pieces to use as retaliation

Even if I can avoid now, I’ll still need to face them in the future

“ I understand, I will go”

Germain replied as if he have expected this

“That’s great, in this case, I’ll have to go first”

After giving a bow, he left without turning back

Suddenly, Regis’ throat felt very dry

When he calass in his hand was erade wine, he could not taste anything at all

Hence, Regis went to the wine counter

“ White wine please”

“Understood”

Greenish alass

Receiving the glass back, Regis drank a sip of the wine The as very refreshi+ng, an unforgettable taste with an aroma of a fruit

“ How delicious, this issuch wine”

“Hehe, thank you very much for your praise”

“Eh?”

“This as produced by my winery These wines are like children to me”

The one who interjected was a wo black dress, she seemed to be around 20 year old

“ hello, this wine is really tasty”

“Give me white wine too”

The solass

She then received the glass and tasted the wine

Regis was silently waiting for her to speak as she intrigued him

If I didn’t see wrongly, she should be the one that Duke Tiraso Laverde was looking at when he announced the formation of the “Gaillarde Garden’s Alliance” Rather than just looking, he see for consent

“It really is tasty”

“ Pleased to rade admin officer”

“I heard of your name before you caist in the northern war front who achieved major accomplishments”

“The one who accohness princess Argentina”

“Huant merchants wouldn’t be able to earn”

“I’m Eleanor Ailred Winn de Tiraso Laverde”

“You’re soentleman earlier…”

“He’s ether with him Because our last name is the same, it’s fine to call me Eleanor”

“Because I’m a little successful in business, I’m also known as the “Vixen of the South””:

“Ah, I see… I think I’ll just call you Eleanor That reis”

“Okay, nice to meet you”

Eleanor raised her glass and tilted it slightly as a greeting

Seeing this, Regis drank his wine

“ gulp

“That reminds me, I never heard of the Auric house before… May I knohat’s your title?”

“Eh? Aahh, I’m just a commoner”

Eleanor squinted

“No no, I’hness Argentina, otherwise, my status wouldn’t even allow me to be here”

“Just a coist”

“I’ist… However it was just a post in the military, unrelated to any titles”

Nor military posts were held by nobles Cases in which nobility title was bestowed to strategist were numerous, but that was not always the case

Eleanor looked at Regis as if she was looking at a rare animal

“Isn’t the post strategist only for people that are very capable?”

“Well… I don’t findand swordsmanshi+p The only reason I could take this position is because I' s”

“In other words, Regis, you’re quite smart?”

Eleanor simply just said his name out

It looks like she wouldn’t use honorific on soer than her Well, that’s to be expected

“ At least I don’t find myself too dumb”

“How impressive, to think there is a smart commoner”

“T,that should be normal, be it an admin officer, teachers or doctors, these jobs are filled with commoners”

“Ahh, to be coist, athan the eneeneral, so that’s you?”

“ I think so, even though these are fact, but the way you say it is…”

“Is there anything wrong?”

“It’s thanks to the bravery of the soldiers I never once thought that I’eneral”

Although Volk Fortress was captured successfully in the end, but if there was awas slower than expected or that the invading force got repelled, the strategy will fail

In addition, thanks to Altina who defeated the eneeneral, they obtained victory

Eleanor’s eyes changed, as if she was a ood

“What an interesting man”

“ I,is that so?

“How old are you?”

“18… I’ to be 19 soon”

“Are you interested in business?Opportunities in military are rare for commoners, why not switch to a career that suits you?”

“Ehh?”

“What’s your current salary?”

“Well, a 5th grade admin officer could only earn that much”

“If you work under ly to pay 3, no 5 times the amount, 4000 deniers per month”

5 times… I wonder how many books I can buy”

Even so, Regis shook his head

“M,ies, I’m not interested in money”

“In this case… I already have 3 spouse, are you willing to be the fourth? Or is it that you are interested in ht year old”

“No, I do not need a partner now… Ah, of course, I’m not interested in males too”

“To not have any desire, just like a merchant”

“Thanks…”

To be caught up in her pace

Looks like I’ht as he sighed in his heart

That can’t do, I haven’t obtained any information that are beneficial to Altina

——Let’s try testing her

“Gaillarde Garden’s Alliance this time is determined To actually bet their reputation and lives to oppose the central nobles Even considering that the western nobles have so financial strength, should an armed conflict arise, it will still be futile”

“I’h to talk about politics”

“But your grandfather doesn’t seem to think that way”

Regis cleverly changed the topic and took control of the pace

Eleanor gave a wry smile

“Ara, even though I’ht? Grandfather easily gets conceited and doesn’t have the guts to do big things As a philanthropist, his reputation was fine”

“ As I expected, the one who gathered the southern nobles is you, a, Ms Eleanor?”

“It couldn’t be helped as this was all caused by the central nobles Giving us unfavourable conditions and using political es”

This was also a method that nobles commonly used

If force was permissible, they would use force For those ere subotiation

Froaria continued to annex lands within this continent, and shi+fted the io

For their own gains, the nobles kept sapping strength away from the nation and became more powerful Eventually, this would lead to the collapse of the Empire

Just like a snake eating its own tail

“ There’s a chance of winning, Prince Auguste is the key to this”

“To us, the foruste’s ca We will definitely win”

Eleanor raised her red wine glass, as if she was giving a toast to Regis

“His Highness Auguste seems to have recovered… He is now able to act in such a situation before the emperor and the other nobles”

“Ahh, which situation?”

Regis fiddled the elass with his hand

“ Which alsohis status, for exa prince Latreille as the co the emperor”

If Auguste really did ask the ee reaction

If that was the case, it would be an aggressive political stance and could be viewed as a revenge attempt

“ In that case, it’s confir the throne The ones supporting hi who to be the chancellor now”

“Ah, well, we are only 60 of his supporter, uste sides those old western nobles”

“Ehhh…”

The uste was the 2nd concubine Catherine, as frouste succeed the throne, they will be able to gain the most wealth, power and fame

“Although it’s difficult, but this ill be able to defeat the central nobles Letting the western nobles gain isn’t a bad thing to us too”

Even if Auguste became the emperor, there was no benefits to the southern New nobles

That hy they originally joined the third party, Altina’s faction

However, how did Auguste ed to pull these neutral nobles to his side?

Regis fell into deep thoughts

There should be others ere thinking about this A book analyzing ould happen if so sio as a recreation literature piece in the underground market

Hence, Regis used that as a new reference point

“To end the fight between the central and western nobles by for the alliance isn’t hard There should be so’ you mentioned earlier”

“Oh?”

Eleanor’s eyes changed

Regis continued saying

“Fufufu, it’s a waste to give you to my sister”

“ Once prince Auguste inherits the throne, will he move the capital to the south?”

Eleanor drank the relass

The thick fragrance of the as exhaled from the nose

“Fufu,the capital? Indeed, that way the south will flourish, however, will the western nobles allow it?”

“Normally, they wouldn’t… However, it will be different if there is soest this For exa’s hness Catherine”

The Trouin house in which the 2nd concubine Catherine came from was very influential over the western nobles

If her son was to succeed the throne, her words would be even more influential

Furtherest this, theof capital would be certain

“Fufu, what an interesting way of thinking”

“Personally, forcing a change of capital when the nation treasury is critically low makes me uneasy”

“Isn’t it fine to just borrow fro to lend… … Well, let’s leave it for when it happens”

What Eleanorwas to oppress them

“ … So you mean that Latreille can only wait for his defeat?”

“Do not forget that Latreille is also a soldier, he is neither a politician nor ais whether he can assassinate prince Auguste”

“You have a countermeasure?”

“If you have any ideas, please let me hear it”

“Then pardonelse that is of equal iuste”

“What is it?”

“ To eliuys are a threat If you are to be eliuste… … Once Auguste’s faction loses their power, the other princes will not support you”

“That on will be the target of insult and not willing to trust anything”

“ Although that is correct, those neutrals who did no support in either faction can still support other princes After all, it’s possible that the tiht elect the successor is still far away”

“ I have heard of the e his heirs If I’, another red-pupil male will be born soon”

Regis thought that this kind of thinking was flawed

A human’s ability was not decided by hair or eye colours, nor was it related to character

This superstitious was formed by the millions of Empire’s citizens, so it could not be helped

“ Hence, considering in Latreille’s position, eliiance to anyone or eli the other candidates is also possible”

“Indeed, if the first prince was to be eliminated, others who oppose him will be troubled”

Regis nodded in agreement

The neutrals would have the rights to choose who they would swear allegiance to The old emperor was to name who to inherit his throne, but he was actually busy increasing his heirs

“ … So there’s the possibility of the second prince eli his political enemies… … In that case, aside froet for elimination?”

“Ah, no… Well… In short, what’s important to the second prince is to eliminate his political enemies In other words, it is of equal iuste or the neutrals”

“Ara, is that so? He just needs to keep his place at the top of the order of succession, once His Majesty retires, there will be no problems at all”

“ This kind of thing that can make Latreille anxious… Won’t be seen for the next few years”

“Are you sure about it?”

Although the eh to marry a 15 year old princess

Looks like the e on his throne for quite some time

“ … For the emperor to abdicate and appoint his successor seeainst time”

“Rather, it isn’t that easy to eliminate the neutrals Aren’t there powerful nobles in the east and south?”

“ It’s very easy”

“What?”

“You see, for the Gaillarde Garden’s Alliance to switch froht?”

At that hts

She then drank the wine in her hand in one shot

“Fufufu, indeed, we have the card of supporting other candidates, but do not forget that if prince Auguste is to succeed the throne, victory will be decided”

“Of course”

“Is there anything that you’re unsatisfied with?”

“ I still do not knohat’s Latreille is sche down countermeasures under such situation, I’m not very used to it”

“If tricked, you just need to trick them back You will lose once you’re unable to coist is?”

The words Eleanor said seemed to be directed to herself

Regis fell into deep thoughts after hearing this

He then drank his wine in a shot

“ … Indeed… There’s no one that is oes now”

“Yes?”

“How about 10 times your salary? Think about it”

“Ha,haha… If this goes on, Her Highness Argentina will be angry Well, it’s about tio The wine is very delicious, thank you”

Regis

——The preparation I made should have been within Latreille’s calculation

The role of a strategist is to prepare and predict what coo on the offensive, ill not need to worry about losing due to being unable to co the troops, there is a need to prepare, consider, thinking in the enemies’ shoes, before there is any victim…

“I don’t know…”

This word is soist

10 o’clock in the night

The banquet in the palace was still going on

I’

Currently, Altina and Regis ith Clarisse in the room as they left the banquet at 8 There shouldn’t be any troubles tonight, Eric is also on alert too

Regis continued to wear the ceremonial clothes and went to Latreille’s room alone

——It’s as if I’er’s den

The owner of the rooainst a chair that was covered in fine leather, his elboas on top of the any table

His glea around

Hearing Regis entering, Latreille’s red eyes looked towards Regis

“Fuhaha, nervous?”

“ Of course, I’ht I will get an audience with the commander-in-chief”

“Gerhtly of yourself”

“My ability isn’t that good, I do not even know if I can accoist is so, I believe the situation noill be better”

“For exaentina attacked me?”

“ Please do not make this kind of joke”

After all, it was a loud declaration

Even so, Regis was trying his best to hide Altina’s ambition

Altina should have said this declaration at aand place

On the table in front of Latreille was a chess set Without saying anything, he moved the white pawn to d4

“The idea of Argentina being irl should have considered before… … Unless you are planning to invade the capital with the border’s regiment?”

Finishi+ng his words, Latreille signaled to Regis to move

Regis moved the black pawn to d5

“Of course not, we never once thought of attacking the capital”

“Originally, I won’t think of that too, but there are always unexpected incidents”

“ It won’t happen”

Although Regis denied Latreille’s conjecture, he still felt a little uneasy

Altina whose ambition was to beco Jerome as the former commander

Following that was the invasion by the barbarians Due to the need for th, they formed diplomatic relation with the barbarians

Once that was settled, an unreasonable order ca them to capture Volk Fortress

Cothened Did Altina not once harbour thoughts of attacking the capital?

Latreille then ht to f6

Regis shook his head to shake off that thought

Because a ill result in , Altina definitely will not want to see that happen

“Her Highness does not wish for a civil war”

“I see”

Clack, clack The blunt sound was resounding again

Both sides were positioning their pieces

“The Beilsch the order from the capital, isn’t it?”

“If I knew that there is a strategist like you there, I would not have used this method”

“ Is it fine to say that out loud?”

“What do you think about it?”

Latreille revealed a grin

Hearing this, Regis’ hand trembled and dropped the bishop in his hand

“W,what do you mean?”

“Using Volk Fortress as a base, the Beilschnored the protocol of the empire and increased their ained more power returned triumphantly to the capital and discussedback the front lines and cutting et”

This was indeed part of what Regis planned

Latreille’s queen ed to capture the black rook

Regis seeroan a little

If this goes on, it will be tough However, if successful, it will change the tide of war

Not only is it the tio on the offensive, there’s also the need to coainst his tactics

Registo a position that was easy to protect

“I can’t go against Her Highness’ decision”

“I’e this nation However, due to her being straightforward, once she has power, she will do things without consideration However, I ist like you beside her”

“ What are you trying to say”

“The nosy nobles will not turn a blind eye to Argentina returning Right now, the other forces are busy, should some unexpected event happen, she will be able to successfully increase her th”

“ …”

Regis being cautious, did not say anything

The black bishop and knight was also captured On the board, Regis’ pieces was getting lesser

“As I thought, it’s because Argentina has you as strategist? Isn’t it better for you to come to my side?”

Latreille’s eyes were fixed on Regi