Episode 36.4 (2/2)
”Fumuu.”
”Both Kusandria-sama and Tendoria-sama remained related to Goncourt House. And yet, members of Goncourt, especially those with strong connections to Boldrin, were cornered into a situation where they had to air themselves out in the open.”
”Hohou. Go on.”
”Members of Boldrin House were present during the council. Those who were in it for profit or were blackmailed must voice their support for Horkassa-sama even if only for show. However, as Norma-sama had been named a successor, they could not go all in. And thus master did not denounce them.”
”Umu.”
”Those who had been influenced by Boldrin not too deeply chose to keep their silence.”
”Kuku. They sure did.”
”The ones who agreed to having Horkassa-sama as a successor then were practically admitting their relation to Boldrin, thus they would have to mind their conduct and speech for a while now.”
”Too soft.”
”Yes. That might be so. At any rate, members of Boldrin made a mockery of themselves in the end. That sowed a seed in the head of everyone present, that they don't have to fear Boldrin.”
”That is indeed. You will end up like that if you get on board with them. That is for sure.”
”Looking at the bigger picture, master's method is harsh, drawing a clear and hard line between allies and enemies, a truly natural way to do things. In contrast, Norma-sama's method affords ending things without severing Kusandria-sama's and Tendoria-sama's ties, nor any of Goncourt family members.”
”Is that not the same as carrying enemies under your arms.”
”She's keeping allies that may turn hostile from crossing over the line. In a way, Norma-sama's method avoids creating new enemies.”
”Didn't it drag those Boldrin out in the sun.”
”I have concluded that you never planned to hand him over to Wazrof House in the first place.”
”Hou. What makes you think that.”
”Because it does not match the ways Norma-sama have been doing things thus far. And that, 'I'm sure they'd be shaken if you threaten to hand him over to Wazrof.', earlier convinced me. In my humble opinion, I believe you're planning to rake him over the coals before forgiving him, thus putting him in debt.”
”Fufu. Good observation.”
”Norma-sama's way is highly adaptable and not prone to failures, however, it also requires precise judgments at a moment's notice as a drawback.”
”Which one you think is better.”
”Ale has its own virtue, as does liquor. My humble self believes there is no perfect hierarchy to that. However.”
”However, what?”
”Norma-sama's instructions were completely thorough, this humble self believes.”
”Hmph.”
Prado looked like he had something in mind, then he lightly crooked his right finger which he used to tap on his desk before turning at Kanner.
”Kanner.”
”Sir.”
”I am thinking of leaving Gaipus's education to Findin, what do you think.”
”I think that is a good idea.”
”Good. Findin.”
”Sir.”
”You're in charge of Gaipus's education.”
”Sir.”
”I'll tell Utena and Gaipus tomorrow.”
”Sir.”
”Now then, it's time to go to bed. Oh right, Kanner. Norma said, 'Please be especially wary of Boldrin people tonight.', have you made the arrangement?”
”Sir. I have left two soldiers each in the stairways of the guest building. I also have instructed Captain Hector to keep a careful watch.”
”I see. This was one long day.”
”Please have a good night rest.”
”Yeah.”