167 15. Foolish King and the Shikoku Shōshū (2/2)

''Well, I guess it's impossible . You'd better think about how you're going to escape when you lose.

If we're going to escape, then the Teaching State is next. If we head there, we'll have to go through the Empire. .......

'Huh?　Is it so bad that you have to think about running away?

huh? There's that peace demon.

No, think about it. Even if we won the war, do you think that idiot of a king could manage that much land?　Don't you think a rebellion would be the end of the country?

You think that a guy who looks like a racist elected official is going to be supported by the people?

How could you possibly think that's possible?

I'm pretty sure that ...... is something we learned about in history class. Hmmm, I don't want to destroy Hélène's country, and I don't know what to do about it: ......

Elaine. .......

This guy is firmly in line with the Prime Minister's plan to tie her to the kingdom.

Are you sure you like the princess?

Princess Ereminanne, the jewel-crazed princess.

I've seen her several times in the castle and she's like a daughter to her father.

Surely you're right. She's a hard man, she's a jewel collector and she spends a lot of money and uses her men like slaves?

Shit. That's right.

I thought you were being tricked by a jewel-crazed princess who only wears a cat mask in front of you.

Do you know who he really is?

”Hmm?　Then why?

Knowing that personality, how did you like it so much?

You don't care about character as long as you look good?

I don't think it's a good idea to do that.

I'm sure you could marry a better woman with your face.

I know that Hélène is simply lonely. That makes her harsh personality all the more endearing. In my world, there's a word for tsundere: ......

Okay. Okay.

Brave men like a mean girl. Yeah, yeah.

Is he a sensitive person?　No, it's not.

Do you have a twang because I'm wearing a cat in front of you?

'You'll have to hear me out!　I can already ...... for now, I'll take care of that Elene's character. I'll make the villainous daughter into a ladylike, kind-hearted, perfect heroine by me: ......

Yeah, yeah. Good luck.

Your protagonist says something different.

He's supposed to be snotty.

I'm asking you to hear me out!

I'll tell you what you need to know to prepare for war.

'What?　Is it just the two of you in a strategy meeting?

The kingdom is full of idiots. Wouldn't it make more sense for you and I to talk about how to survive?

'Well, yes, but ......'

Unlike the Empire, this country is not well educated.

The knights in the kingdom are only spoiled second and third sons of noblemen...so they can't think about anything but protecting themselves and getting ahead.

Discussing strategy with them is just a waste of time.

Where's General Edmont?

Oh, that guy: ......

Yeah, he could be our guy.

I can't forgive him for betraying us while we were at Philibert's house, but a general who has the brains to instantly choose thoroughness in that situation if he becomes one of us should be called to the meeting.

Well, that guy is the dog of the kingdom, so we have to hide the fact that we might betray our country.

Now, shall we do everything we can to prevent the worst-case scenario, where the Empire loses badly and we're killed before we can escape?

If I could, a draw would be the best future for me, but with that foolish king's character, the next war will be difficult because he'll probably keep fighting until the winner is decided: .......