Chapter 34 - Volume 3 (2/2)

“Well then, let me consult with an expert. If it’s genuine, I’ll permit you to have the audience. Helena, can you lead our guest to the reception room?”

“Yes, please leave it to me!”

With this, we could somehow meet the King of Bivnaheim now.

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“So, you are the prince of the Country of the Elves?”

Before the enormous throne.

The king of this country sat in that place which was elevated by one step.

His hair and beard are white now, and he looked considerably aged.

He stared me with suspicion. It seems that this won’t go easily.

“Yes. I am the Arinheim’s Prince, Allan Vi Alling”

“Certainly, among our records, it is confirmed that it’s the name of the royal family of the Elven Country. But why now, after your country had stayed silent for a long time? And to be accompanied by a spirit too”

“That is for the purpose of uniting Algarde for the peace of this world-”

“Hmph, going all out with world peace. However, these kinds of things are useless”

The king cuts himself in the middle of my talk.

“I know that elves and spirits have been allies for a long time, as they are both species that lived for a long time. But what about us humans?”

“Certainly, it’s short compared to ours but……”

“Once the king changes, the ideals of the country also changes. With that, associating with a nation with their state of mind changes with a few years’ time will be hard. How can you make sure this unity last?”

“If that’s the case, then how about we hold a conference with each representative of the country once a year to ensure it?”

I showed my ideas to the king filled with negative thoughts.

“Surely, if it’s yearly, we will be able to adjust to the circumstances. However, how can you make sure that the spirits, famous for being shut-ins in their home country are really participating and not just on a whim?”

Even though there are half-elves in this country, as for the spirits, most of them have no interest in living outside their country, thus lacking their presence in the outside. Of course with the exception of Effie and some others.

It is to the extent that they are a race that can be openly called as shut-ins, but……

“If that, then I will meet with the Spirit King again and persuade him. If he agrees, as for the above, the pledge will be kept for the next one thousand years.”

“A thousand years, huh……Our scales are different after all”

Though I made it a bit exaggerating, I made it like that to set the mood. He is the king after all, and he must be taken seriously.

“Anyway, I tightened my expression and faced the king once again.

“Now, this Algarde is in peace, but it is still uncertain how long. Your Majesty, I beg your cooperation to bring the world one step closer to peace.”

“Well, if you say it like that, it’s good for me”

He said, continuing to brush his white beard.

“I also crave for peace. But can you really achieve it?”

“I will do it. In the name of this Alan Vi Alling.”

“Hmmm……”

The king stared at me in silence for a little while.

Then, he put his hand on the armrest and opened his mouth and said.

“Seems fine to me. With this, Bivnaheim now has official ties with Arinheim as friends”

“We are very grateful for your decision”

Though the king had a hard to please impression, somehow, I seem to have properly transmitted my feelings.

I’m glad, really.

“But there is one condition”

Such words doused the growing delight in my head instantly.

“And, what condition will that be?”

“I have certainly heard your story, but I don’t know what my son thinks about it. Therefore, I can only assure you the friendship of our countries as long as I’m alive.”

“Indeed, even though peace has been achieved with you, it may not be so for the crown prince of this country”

“That’s right. So, can you still do it?”

“Of course. I don’t intend to make this a hundred years journey after all. I will accomplish this before you know it”

At first I was thinking of going around slowly, but with Helena joining us a few days ago, it changed our plans.

I will settle these things as soon as possible, then relax afterward in the country.

“Then, here is the King Tree Branch”

After the king said so, an old aid brought up a cool-looking box.

|Allan, come here”

I walked to the king as he take out their branch from the box.

Then, he handed over to me.

“With this, I’ll entrust it to you. How will the world become from now on? Allow me to see it afterwards.”

“Then I’ll provide results that will meet your expectations”

And thus, I succeeded exchanging King Tree Branches with the second country.