212 CHAPTER VI UNexpected DEVELOPMENT (1/2)

The next day after the kingdom's arrival, the Tripartite Conference finally began in the afternoon.

The leaders of the three kingdoms were seated on triangular desks with no expression on their faces.

And as a result of their eye contact, the king was to begin the conversation.

For now, the country that had called for the meeting would have to thank the other countries for their support.

And so on, when I turned to the rotund king: .......

'My Kingdom of Alvar, let us declare war on the Vector Empire!

He picked a fight with the Empire without warning.

No, don't you think he'd like to give a little more warning?

Hélène and the Prime Minister have done it ...... and the look on their faces makes it look like the King is out of control.

That country is going to be destroyed if we don't change the top brass as soon as possible. .......

...... What's the term date?

You're the emperor, your response to this sudden surprise was to return the question without changing your expression.

We have no choice but to push forward with the war.

At ...... we have prepared for war and now it's all because of the king.

If the king knew this was coming and wanted to waste my time preparing for it, then he needs to revise his opinion of the king.

Well, that doesn't sound like you mean it.

”The war begins the moment I enter the kingdom.

Well, they'll insist on that: .......

'You don't want us to attack you while you're in the Empire?

”Yes. Now I'm a guest. Does the Empire attack our guests?

It's kind of creepy for the king today: .......

Was he this level-headed when we last met?　I think it was more of a stunt.

Was this flow of events exactly what that vizier wanted, and did you give him the words to answer beforehand?

So you were upset about the king's outburst earlier.

All right. I'll give you a guarantee of your life as long as you're our guest.

Hmm. So what does the Pope have to say on behalf of a neutral country in this matter?

The king turned to the Pope, who hadn't spoken a word since a moment ago.

He took the trouble to mention the word ”neutral country” to tell us to stay out of this war.

No. But on the neutrality front, I would offer you one thing.

What?

''For the next six months or so, the saint will be conducting missionary work in Myrddin territory. If any harm comes to the saint, the Church State may have to contend with both sides.

Seeing how he says both sides and then turns his face to the king, this must be what he's saying to the kingdom .

Maybe Toad had something to do with the Pope.

''What!　I didn't hear anything about that!

Naturally, the king looked surprised.

I guess he hadn't expected the Church to be his enemy in this war.

Well, it's not like the Empire had anything to do with it either.

No wonder they didn't know. We decided last week.

What the hell? ......

Does that guarantee the saint's safety?

”Don't worry, I won't let any of the kingdom's soldiers lay a finger on the saint.

Of course, the Emperor replied immediately .

''...... Here too, I promise not to do any harm to the saintly lady when we conquer the Myrddin territory .

The king belatedly answered the Pope's question.

”I beg you to do the same.

”Then let me ask you something. I would like to know what the Kingdom has in mind for invading the Empire. These trilateral meetings were originally convened by my predecessors to keep the peace. Don't tell me you're using it for your own personal war?

The emperor, with a stream coming in, folded to the king .

At this, the king did not know what to say.

Well... So it was that king.

”May I speak to that question?

Princess Elemenane. All right, all right. All right.

The king stammered, and Hélène, who was standing behind him, began to answer.

''Yes . First of all, it all started when the Empire snatched the previous brave man from the kingdom. The folly of the empire at that time, when the demon king was defeated and peace was finally restored to the people, is very unacceptable.

Why now, then?　It seems like a long time has passed since then, doesn't it?

At Hélène's answer, the Pope asked more questions.

Hélène began to answer the questions without changing her expression.

''Yes. From now on, the kingdom has demanded the empire to return our heroes. But the empire refused to comply, and finally eight years ago that was never going to happen again. And the wrath of our people will not be appeased as they are done. So it is with this war, after a brief preparation period, that the Empire is made to see how foolish it has been for its actions.

I see. Do you have any objections from the Empire?