128 Episode 24: The Invited Again (1/2)

An alliance between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire was signed.

Later the contemporary emperor of the Ayren Empire, Lukeheim van Ayren, has been presented with the Devil's Sword as a symbol of the Alliance by the Princess of the Kingdom of Palletia, Anisphere Wynn Palletia.

The Devil's Sword was erected as a symbol to connect the kingdom to the Empire. The story to be told goes back in time to before the Devil's Sword was given to the Empire -.

A few days had passed since he had concluded his talks with Emperor Lukeheim of the Aylene Empire and returned to the King's capital Sara Terrier.

I still stayed out of the palace, attending meetings to discuss the future policy of the Kingdom of Palletia, etc. When such a meeting was over, I was inviting guests who were in the outhouse.

”- Well done for coming, I've been waiting...!

”... what are you doing? Dear Anis, I mean, why is the room so dark...”

”Trying to create an atmosphere!

The room is closed with curtains. I was purposefully rocking the candle there demonically, but it seemed like a bad take for my guest - Tomas.

Yufi, who is present, also shut up and missed me, but he looked so frightened. I saw how Tomas reacted. Raini and Ilia opened the curtains that were darkening the room and started clearing the candles.

”... you were called to show me this farce?

”It's a little joke! And it's been a long time, hasn't it, Tomas? How have you been?

It's been a really long time since I've seen Tomas. The chances of face to face have also diminished since I became fully involved in politics. Exquisite, to the point of going to see the celestial when we make sure it's going well.

Tomas is also busy with Tomas, so we never had a chance to talk to each other slowly. It's been a long time since we've seen each other again, but Tomas didn't seem particularly different. If I insist, does it make a big difference that I wear superior clothes and look familiar?

”You're making me do fine... no, I'm getting it. Her Majesty Queen Uphilia is also out of business.”

”Take it easy, Tomas. This is the royal castle grounds, but the outhouse is the garden of anise. I'm not going to ask you to be polite to Annis' guests on this occasion.”

”It would be helpful if you could say that...”

”Well, well, sit down.”

Encourage Tomas to take a seat scratching his cheek like some trouble. I'm not out of tension yet. Make sure Tomas takes his seat, and I'll correct my posture, too.

”I called Tomas because I wanted to ask Tomas for something.”

”What do you want?

”Yeah. Tomas, could you serve me as my exclusive blacksmith again?

”... that's another sudden story.”

Tomas replies with a reluctant look on his face. Originally, Tomas had been invited to the Royal Castle as an advisor before Uffi took office. Eventually, after a while, I went back to the castle workshop to say that I had done everything I needed to do.

Thomas didn't tell me he wanted me to serve him again as one of these dedicated blacksmiths, even if I made a personal request. Things have changed because there was an incident with the Empire. So I called him in, wanting Tomas to help me again.

”I want Tomas to take this story, but honestly I won't be forced to because it will greatly affect Tomas' future. I want to talk to you about it.”

”... is that such a big story?

”Yeah. Actually, I, I was assassinated by an empire.”

”Huh!?”

Tomas looks at me with a surprised look. The fact that I was about to be assassinated by an assassin of the Empire has not been publicly spread. For better or worse, because I have a lot of influence right now. Even though it was done, the assassination attempt on me will have a huge impact.

The Knights of Kingsguard and the Royal Castle are very limited to those who know the fact that I have been turned over to the assassins. After that, I needed to contact Uncle Drags. It is unlikely that the information will be disseminated, as Uffi's orders lay the mantra on those who know the facts. Though I can't say absolutely.

”Of course, the assassin is gone. But I have to revisit my relationship with the Empire, and I've been meeting with Emperor Lukeheim of the Aylene Empire.”

”... hey, I guess that's a good story to hear, huh?

”Which way, I'll publish it later. As it turned out, it ended peacefully. Emperor Lukeheim showed an attitude of walking over with the Kingdom of Palletia. Looks like the Emperor himself didn't intend to set things up with the Kingdom of Palettia...”

Then I explained to Tomas about the newly concluded treaty between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire.

That the Aylene Empire will recognize the Kingdom of Palletia as an ally, will not invade, and on the contrary, will lend us the strength to defend ourselves when things happen.

In return, the Kingdom of Palletia explains the acceptance of international students and the teaching of technology to educate them in magic.

”And as a sign of that alliance, I've decided to strike the Devil's Sword for the Emperor, and I want Tomas to strike this.”

”………………… to the extent that it becomes”

He was a tomas with a lot of complaining faces, but he immediately sighed to swallow the complaint before returning the gavel.

”... can't you ask a major workshop or something? If I were you now, I wouldn't have to be the one making the Devil's Sword. You'd have a good craftsman, wouldn't you?

”Strike the Emperor's Devil's Sword” is all you need. But you want me to serve you is a more stepped story. ”

”... I mean?

”Within close proximity to the Empire, the art of making magic props will be brought in. This is just in case, and I think it's worrying because I don't think we'll be able to get all the numbers right away...”

”... come on, are you saying that demonic props could be used as a weapon of war?

”Just in case. I think it is unlikely that Emperor Lukeheim will be at war while he is alive. But emperor Lukeheim suddenly had to fall apart.”

I saw Tomas' one-eyebrow rise when I heard that demonic props might be used for the war. While I realize such a Tomas trick, I keep on saying the words as I pretend not to notice.

”I want to believe there isn't. But I can't turn away from the possibility that I might wake up. I want Tomas to help me prepare for it.”

”... Again and again, I'm kind of a town workshop blacksmith, aren't I? Sure, for a long time, I've been in touch with magic, but...”

”Right. Tomas, if you tell us more about this case, we can't go back. Can I talk to you before I do?

Uffi speaks out to reluctant Tomas to change the course of the story. Tomas's spine stretches and he looks nervous when Yuffi calls him out.

”We will not be able to discuss the details of your request until we accept it, but let us explain the reward if you accept it.”

”Reward......?

”Yes. You know Tomas is currently gathering orphans and aristocratic bastards for magical fitness tests, right?

”Oh...... no, yes. I've heard it's a policy to gather manpower for anything.”