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The fight with the Night Python was just an errand to improve her level. I didn't think the story would be connected here.

A cold, black flame of resentment burned in my chest. Iris (Rene) tried desperately to calm her mind so that she wouldn't burst into murderous intent. If she were to inadvertently give off a strange (i.e. evil) vibe, Diana, the priestess, might notice Rene's presence.

Fortunately, Diana did not seem to notice anything.

”It's just a rumor circulating in the world.

Well... Well, you should hear what I have to say.

”Well then, you might as well ask me what I think,” said the master as he poured himself a cup of tea and served it to them.

Incidentally, he had poured a lot of some kind of alcohol into the tea he was drinking. It seems that dwarves need alcohol in their tea to make them happy. It's not tea any more, it's alcohol with tea.

First of all, the Night Python is believed to be based in the Duke of Gerald's domain. It is said that the Duke may be related to Night Python. There's no proof, though.

And this duke is the center of the Royalists. I don't know what my lord thinks, but I think he thinks it's a bad idea and wants to get Night Python out of his territory while he can. ......

I'm sorry. What was the position of the Earl of Keighley in this coup?

I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were you. I'm sure he was anti-coup in his heart.

When the king's brother received the support of the four major powers and got all the big lords on his side, the game was already decided. If you tried to fight for the king, your territory would have been burned to the ground. That's why they had no choice but to watch with their fingers crossed.

And even then, since you didn't actively cooperate with the coup, you'll be treated as an outsider from now on. I don't think they're going to confiscate your territory that easily. ......

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Hilbert got the support of the four major powers to make the great lords sway to him.

By getting the great lords to sway to him, he made the other lords think that there was no point in fighting.

The king, ...... René's father, found himself in a state of limbo.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. The war potential of a lord is naturally proportional to the size of his territory. If a large lord rebels, the blow will be immeasurable.

And the Knights of Columbus, who are under the direct control of the royal family, are ...... headed by Lawrence (that thing).

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Anyway, it's not good to know that the Duke, who is considered to be the center of the royal brother faction, might be in league with the Night Python.

So you're saying that the Royalists might use Night Python to attack the Count?

”I don't think they'd be that blatant about it. You know what the lord is worried about. ...... They've always been a criminal organization, a shadowy entity. It may cause them to lose their grip.

The Branch Manager (Master) made a face.

I'm not sure what kind of madness is swirling around this country right now, but Iris (Rene) knows. Anyone who opposes the new king may be subject to private punishment just for that.

It's no wonder that Night Python thought, ”Count Keely, who seems to have been an anti-coupist, won't be pursued by the authorities no matter what he does. Or, if he's really in league with the royalists, he can get Duke Gerald to silence the authorities and go into free-for-all mode.

I think Hugh's fears may have been correct. I don't want to get caught up in a family feud, you know?

Before I knew it, Deanna was smoking a cigarette and blew out a sigh of purple smoke.

I'm not going to get involved in a family feud. On the contrary, ”Dragon's Throat” might be involved in this coup from the losing side.

The master nodded hesitantly with a difficult face.

”But I also want you to accept this request from the Dragon's Throat. I want you to protect my lord.

”Master. Isn't the guild supposed to be neutral on politics?

I know. So this is my own idea.

The Adventurer's Guild, a supranational organization, keeps its distance from politics. By adhering to the principle of ”not supporting any particular nation or political force,” the Guild is recognized by many nations.

It would be fine if it was ”to protect a countess who was targeted by a criminal organization”, but if it involves a big disturbance that divides the nation, it is gray.

Normally, it would be the job of the chapter leader (master) to reject such stingy requests (quests), or to set up an environment where the terms and conditions with the client do not become political, but it seems that the smaller the chapter, the more lax it is about such philosophical aspects.

And I think I know a little bit about Night Python. It's true that they've got roughnecks and ace adventurers in their ranks. But they don't have the time to be so careless about it.

I don't think Night Python's going to have enough resources to deal with you four. It's not like they're going to be that serious about it.

...... You mean they're going to kick you out of the entire county?

It's the mines, after all, that are the most lucrative for them. And Night Python's not the type to go to war with the government head on. They're used to getting government officials and nobles to sniff around and say hello.

Even if they are kicked out of one of the small territories that are ruled by stiffs who don't understand, it's hard to say whether they will stay in such a troublesome and unprofitable place.

If there was a country at war, would it put all of its forces into one battlefield?

If it's a battle for the survival of the nation, it's usually no.

In other words, that's what the Branch Chief (Master) was talking about.

But they also have a reputation to uphold, and if we're too defenseless, they might retaliate just because they can. I want you to stop them.

I'll do it. I'm doing it for the sake of the Count and Catherine.

Before Deanna could say anything, Iris (Rene) took the initiative and said. I'm going to do it for you.

The fight against the night python was just an errand, but it might lead to the hateful revenge. An evil fighting spirit was burning.

”...... I see.

The master of the branch, who would not understand the situation of Iris (Rene), smiled a little apologetically.

Deanna had a bitter look on her face, but ...... said nothing more.