Chapter 210: The counter-plan goes astray (1/2)

Chapter 210: The counter-plan goes astray

“Kuzunoha co permission?”

“Yeah, he has saved ive our gratitude, so doing nothing won’t do Raidou made a petition hiulation, so I have given hi” (Joshua)

“I see”

“Is there some sort of problem? A number of nobles that want him to make a store will probably be unsatisfied with this decision, but it shouldn’t be disadvantageous for us” (Joshua)

“Yes, I think Joshua-sa is correct If he wished for it, it should be appropriate as an expression of gratitude”

“It makes me happy that Hibiki says so as well But well, the fact that this is currently the only request of Raidou h It would actually make e” (Joshua)

A conversation with Joshua and Hibiki

The conversation was about the Kuzunoha Company

The promise that Joshuathe Kuzunoha Co about that matter

Bredda was also there, but as of now, he hasn’t joined the conversation

“He probably thinks he has obtained plenty enough compensation” (Hibiki)

“No way To say it is plenty enough when he saved the king and prince of a major power, there shouldn’t be a person who thinks in that way” (Joshua)

“…If it’s him, it is possible He is that kind of person” (Hibiki)

“It is certainly true that Raidou has an uh, that doesn’t fit a merchant But even he should have some sort of avarice I would also like to recoe lingering discomfort after all” (Joshua)

“You wanted to say he has a naive way of thinking, right Joshua-saht, you know” (Hibiki)

“Even so, that’s not a word that should be directed towards someone that has saved my life, Hibiki” (Joshua)

Hibiki restates the words of Joshua who chose his words

Joshua rebukes her, but there was no stormy atmosphere between the two

Bredda was silently drinking tea

It was easy to see that this is an usual occurrence

“What are Joshua-sahts about hoe should associate with the of Hibiki’s question was not to ask the opinion of Joshua’s personal opinion only, but to include the king’s stance, and the will of the nobles

Joshua is the advisor of the king, and the number of people that think his opinion is the opinion of the king are not few

“He hith they have as a company and the ability of its e on the sides it takes, but in basis, I think I want to build a favorable relationshi+p It is clear that it is not si, and in reality, the contribution Mio-dono achieved outside her schedule in the reconstruction was splendid It seeard as well, but from what I see, they probably have done more of their part in the work than a simple cooperator I was about to overlook that part in the report that I had gotten” (Joshua)

“Rotsgard has already regained its for to a step further than that It is saddening, but the speed to stand back up was clearly different from the capital There’s no doubt the Kuzunoha Co at their achieve existence, but…” (Hibiki)

Anguish shows in Hibiki’s face

“As I thought, there’s problems too huh In my eyes, they look like partners that can becoh… Then, from Hibiki’s viewpoint, how does he look to you?” (Joshua)

“Right now it is hard to put it in clear words but…there’s a few points” (Hibiki)

“I don’t mind Let’s hear it” (Joshua)

“First of all, he doesn’t have an interest in the war that’s currently occurring in the world On top of that, even though he is the Head of a power that can be considered a nation, he doesn’t have any intentions to gain more than what he personally views It is incredibly unstable, and engaging theerous” (Hibiki)

“assu that there are a number of other people that have the sa Raiou-dono’s power into consideration as well, then not only a roup, they would possess a military force akin to a nation I consider it is proper to think of the interested in the war? I don’t understand the part about being unstable either” (Joshua)

“It means exactly as I have said He has the notable characteristic that no matter how much the hyumans, demi-humans, and demons do ith each other, he won’t care Also, he has no discrimination towards the demi-humans, and it is possible that if asked to provide accooods even to the demon race” (Hibiki)

“No way! That’s an act of betrayal towards hyumans!”

Bredda speaks out for the first ti business in the hyuoods to the de about it from the common sense of Bredda -no, from the common sense of a hyuman, it is an inconceivable act

“…Even to the derity though” (Joshua)

Joshua narrows his brows at the opinion of Hibiki

Because in Joshua’s eyes, Raidou didn’t look like a person that would sell goods to the demon race for profit

“…It is not that there’s no integrity in profit In that sense, I actually think he is loose The point of beingr troubled is what plays a big part” (Hibiki)

“For exae that was unable to secure food supply in winter and there’s a request for help, they would help them out even if it is a situation where even payment is doubtful?” (Joshua)

“Yeah Of course, even if there’s a request for help similar to that from hyumans or demi-humans, they would most likely reach the same decision He is…kind, after all” (Hibiki)

“As a result, the ould grow longer…and a great nu ruin to the world as a whole, and yet, he would still do it?” (Joshua)

“He is kind after all If there’s someone in trouble, no matter if hyuman or demon, he would most likely save them Demi-humans wounded by hyumans, hyumans that ounded by demi-humans…without discrimination” (Hibiki)

“…I see It is certainly true that Raidou-dono gave that kind of feeling The part that he would choose help over profit If in his , they will become an incredibly troublesome existence” (Joshua)

“Yes For hyuerous existence” (Hibiki)

“It is so sudden it is hard to believe, but since it is so If they are contributing to the deood But…even if that’s truly the case, we still have no choice but to continue with our current way of interacting I see, so this is what’s troubling you, Hibiki” (Joshua)

Joshua continued his words as he thought about the methods that can be taken with the Kuzunoha Company, and then, he noticed the reason for Hibiki’s heavy expression

“…Yes We have no choice but to have a favorable relationshi+p with thes benefits to both sides, we have to get involved with them as well” (Hibiki)

The expression of Hibiki was still bitter, and it was comprehensible

If it’s an existence that they can expect benefits in being involved with, even if they bring benefits to the enemy as well, they have no choice but to be involved with the as they don’t have a clear countermeasure for them, they won’t be able to break the deadlock, so they have to continue with how their relationshi+p currently is

“Fufufu, right There’s no reason for us to throay that benefit ourselves And in truth, in this time’s visit, we have utilized the taken as a threat It is truly a hs in a self-depreciating manner

The visit of the Kuzunoha Company has several objectives they have not been told about

Thinking about that, a smile unconsciously came out

“I will try to convince him at least If…he were to side with us, it would solve most of the problems without doubt after all” (Hibiki)

“It is written all over your face that you don’t think it will go well” (Joshua)

“Honestly speaking, I don’t have the confidence His sense of worth is already a lot more different than mine I don’t knoill be able to reach an understanding” (Hibiki)

“I pray for your success I want to continue having a good relationshi+p with hi that, I heartfeltly agree as well It is someone I definitely wouldn’t want to be in trouble with after all” (Hibiki)

“Someone you definitely don’t want to be in trouble with huh Well, fine then Regarding Raidou, I will leave the decisionto you Well then Hibiki, you won’t ht?” (Joshua)

“Yes I was meddled a bit by Mio-san, but there won’t be any probleo” (Hibiki)

“Understood” (Joshua)

The talk finished, and Hibiki stands from her seat

Joshua also stood up a second later, and sees her off

Bredda was about to leave the roo Hibiki as if natural, but at that moment, he was called fro I have to talk with you about”

“Hah?” (Bredda)

Being in a different pattern from normal, Bredda let out a dumbfounded voice

There have been times when Bredda has been in presence of the conversation between Hibiki and Joshua, but there’s never been sohts of only acco Hibiki, so it is an expected reaction

“Ara, then I will be going ahead” (Hibiki)

Hibiki didn’t show any special surprise and leaves promptly

“Wai–, Hibiki?!” (Bredda)

The door was ruthlessly closed

“…Seriously, what do you want, Joshua?” (Bredda)

Because Hibiki was now gone, Bredda returns to his sibling way of speaking and takes seat in a slightly violent manner

He asks for Joshua’s business

“Brother, I have established several occasions for this kind of s, but you haven’t participated in any of theht?” (Joshua)

“I auard of Hibiki In the first place, I am not in a position to say my opinion” (Bredda)

“Because there was the will of the king as well, I have given tacit consent to brother’s attitude until now, but with the capital in this state, I can’t just leave it as always” (Joshua)

“…Listen here Joshua…” (Bredda)

“Isn’t it ti of the country? Not as a knight, nor a party member of Hibiki’s, but as the successor of father” (Joshua)