102 Episode 102 "Hegemony Receives a Report" (1/2)

So me, Lisette, and Princess Sylvia came back to Hazama Village through the Boundary Transfer.

”Welcome home, my king. My King.

At the village chief's house, Prim was waiting for us.

He was holding a bundle of parchment in his hand. He seemed to have something to report.

”I'm back, Prim. Where are Haruka and Yukino?

They're discussing the wedding. They asked me to come when Lisette returned.

Then may I join them?

Sylvia stepped forward with a dress in her hand.

I've brought a dress that I think will suit you both. I'd like to try it on.

”I'd love to. Princess Sylvia.

”Thank you, Your Highness. Master Sylvia.

Prim and Lisette thanked her.

When Sylvia saw them, she looked embarrassed.

You don't need to thank me so politely. I'm also the ”King of the Frontier” - no, I'm under Shoma-sama's command. From your point of view, I'm rather junior to you.

But that's not what this is about.

...... Is that so?

Lysette, as the ...... first wife of brother Shoma, must be as polite as possible, or he will be ...... embarrassed. I'm sorry.

Lysette glanced at me while saying this.

Sorry. I'm already embarrassed at this point.

So Lysette is going to try to be more polite from now on. If you don't mind, could you teach her about the manners of the human world?　Princess Sylvia.

”Yes, if I may.

And if possible, how to be a lady in the human world.

Yes. Yes, thank you.

Sylvia looked at me sideways and smiled.

I wonder what she's planning to do. I'm curious.

Sylvia is a natural-born princess, but she's got some weird weapons and a bit of a midget streak.

If she is connected with Lisette, Haruka and Yukino, .......

I don't know. I have a feeling it's going to be scary.

Can I come with you?

”My king has much to report.

Prim tugged on my sleeve.

She shook her long hair and said.

The situation on the frontier, in the Kittle and Gurtra territories. It's as if more territory has been added, so please confirm.

”Yes, sir.

I went to my room with Prim.

First of all, let's look at the status of the crops. ...... There is no problem at all. To be honest, we have enough to sell. We've already had two harvests of Flora beans, Karturo wheat, and Hororo corn.

So the land is fertile because of the Dragon Vein?

Yes. My grandmother, Nanayla, told me that there had never been such a good harvest in the remote area. She's been alive for almost a hundred years, so I'm sure of it.

What else did Nanayla tell you?

She said everything tastes better these days.

It's good to see you.

No, the crops in the frontier used to be small and meagre. But now the beans and wheat are full of sorghum, and the taste is juicy and delicious.

I see.

The reason why the crops are doing so well is probably due to the fact that this area has become a Priority Enhancement Area.

Thanks to the concentration of magical power in the wards, even the hot springs have been turned into magical water.

The land is also overflowing with magic power, and as a result, the crops are growing much better than before.

We'll sell what we can't eat to the Kitoru and Gurutra Patriarchs. I'll leave the price negotiation to Prim. Just don't make it too expensive.

”Yes, sir. I'll talk to Princess Sylvia later.

Prim folded her arms as she said this.

”But I don't think it will be too cheap.

”Is that so?

But I don't think it will be too cheap. I don't think it will be too cheap.

By the way, how's the trading post going?

It's going too well. Every time there are so many applications, we have to draw lots.

It was like a biannual trade fair.

I didn't know there was much of a free market in this world.

Well, they're all controlled by lords. I think it's difficult for everyone. There's also the issue of security.

It's a good thing we have Soldiers of Will.

They're sales booths, they're soldiers, they're permits.

Well, I'm glad to hear it.

A while back, we set up a trading post on the frontier.

We met some traveling merchants there and learned that they were looking for a place to do business.

So we decided to set aside a space in the trading post for them.

Instead, we decided to get information from the traders.

They travel around the country peddling their wares.

They're sensitive to safety and danger information.

If there's space in the trading post, they'll come.

That's where Prim and the village representatives get their information.

”We've been getting all kinds of information from traveling merchants.

Is there anything Prim would like to know?

There is a movement in the capital to defy the ...... Ten Wise Men.

”Defection?　Is there going to be a rebellion?

”It is not at that stage yet. However, there are some soldiers and generals in the capital who are dissatisfied with the Ten Wise Men. That's probably what brought it to the surface.

”......, why all of a sudden?

No, I think it's because of my king.

Me?

Well, more precisely, it's because of my king.

Prim smiled, holding a piece of parchment in his hand.

The king has defeated Toki-Hoce, the self-proclaimed 100 strongest warlord in the world. He also defeated Tonia Gurutra, who was under the command of the Ten Wise Men, and took the general and his men captive. Of course, ostensibly, the Ten Wise Men were not involved, but there are probably people who know the truth.

”Will there be rumors?

Of course, few people know about my king. Of course, few people will know about my king, but the fact that there is someone who can stand up to the Ten Wise Men ...... will not change that.

I see.

The Ten Wise Men in King's Landing have been running their armies and doing whatever they want.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

”So it looks like the Ten Wise Men are relatively weaker?

Yes. There is a rumor going around that the Ten Wise Men are big talkers but can't do much. I heard that the capital is also quite upset.

I wonder if they'll try to mess with us. ...... No, they won't.

We've taken precautions.

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

The Gluthras are united around Princess Carol.

Besides, both territories are within wards. Kuro magic and demons are useless.

It would be impossible to reach the frontier in that condition.

”Even if we could get to the frontier, there's a moving castle called Milva Castle that patrols the area regularly. I don't think they'll make it this far.

”Milva. I wonder how he's doing.

He's been enjoying grazing lately.

Sheep and cattle, right?

”The harpies Leroy and Leroy ...... go to see him regularly.

Prim's body gave a small shudder as she said their names.

He really doesn't like those two, does he?

In Milva Castle, there are several resident villagers.

At first, they were surprised to see Milba in eyeball form, but they soon got used to him.

Milba can fly. It seems that sometimes children ride on him and he swoops around the castle.

Milba's castle is made of ”soldiers of will,” so he can move freely around the frontier.

Right now, he's wandering around in the grass with a cow and a sheep.

”That castle can transform and merge, so it's very flexible.

I keep the sheep and cows inside the walls during the night, and disassemble the whole castle in the morning. 　We keep the sheep and cattle inside the walls during the night and disassemble them in the morning, so they have a long, long wall around them to protect them from other wild animals.

Shall we go and play sometime?

I think the best time would be when the sheep are shearing.

Sounds like fun. I'll put it on my schedule.

I'll put it on the schedule.” I said, and Prim gathered up the parchment.

She's finished her report.

”Is it over? Are there any problems?

No problems. ...... No, there was one problem. I have a letter from Princess Carol... no, the current Lord Keeper, Carroll-Gurtra.

”From Patriarch Carroll? What?

She would like to visit the Dragon Emperor's Temple.

Oh. I see.

I nodded.