Chapter 93 (1/2)
The Other SideVolume 3 Chapter 4 part1
Hertrude and Marquis Fradom's treasury within the royal palace
Numerous treasures and lost items decorated the place
A them were many tools of an unknown purpose
(I found it I heard that it was in the kingdom's treasury, but I didn't think that they'd leave it out in the open like this Even that marquis doesn't know its true worth)
Visiting the treasury, when Hertrude found the ite for, she stood still and spoke
“Marquis, why don't you relinquish this item?”
Marquis Fra to Hertrude's proposal
“An arm for ancient armor, is it? This is a very valuable object, so even with my authority, I cannot do much”
The black, sharp right arm indeed held historical value
However, it was judged that it could no longer be used now and was there as a decoration
(Leaving a dangerous object like this out in the open, the kingdo In order to prevent the off-chance of the it, it should come to us)
Unaware of Hertrude's thoughts, Marquis Frahty attitude
“Is there so you want to ask?”
Marquis Fra her arms
“Hohoho, you seem quite interested in it May I ask what it's used for?”
Hertrude glared at the newer treasures within the treasury
One of thee sword used for arest knight, “Bandel Hymn Zenden”
The sword, which had been handled by a hunified feeling
The large sas a valuable iteht, and was made from a special metal
It frustrated her that it was in the kingdo the principality's
“Theover those treasures?”
“Stolen is an unpleasant way to say it These are treasures that the kingdom obtained”
Indeed, Leon had stolen the treasures and offered them
Marquis Frauous reply, but thenthat Hertrude was being serious
“──Your Highness, do you want this treasure?”
“I want it”
“What is it used for?”
“It's an ancient armor part What use is there other than for appreciation?”
“Indeed”
Hertrude was a little nervous She believed that if she showed too much desire for it, it would be suspicious, but was relieved that she ed to avoid that
Marquis Fraed the topic
“I was thinking about a friendshi+p with the principality”
“I'lad for that”
Hertrude spoke about being glad, but there was no emotion in her words
Marquis Fra anyways
“As ahis Highness Julian to head to the principality”
“Isn't he that saint's lover?”
“It's ehness Julian was as self-aware as you are Now then, onto the main topic──we are ready to transfer a portion of the territory to the principality However, for that purpose, it is necessary to clean the kingdom”
Upon hearing Marquis Frampton's proposal, Hertrude showed more interest
“──I'd like to hear more about this”
“The principality can be traced back to a branch of Holfault's royal faenuine friendshi+p We can cooperate──don't you think so?”
Hertrude took a cold attitude in response to Marquis Frampton's call for cooperation
“That's out of the question You're saying that we're going to lay down our ariven a s land is probably a lie”
Marquis Frampton shook his head and explained with a smile
“Your Highness Hertrude, you seedo is no problem”
“What are these circumstances?”
They began to talk about the Holfault Kingdom's internal affairs
“There's an area where a fight will occur with the principality, but the kingdom has no direct control over”
So islands while others were on the mainland
In other words, although the kingdom had pieces of territory──not all of them were attached to the royal family's land
“I see I alh, that's not your people's territory, so there's no way you would be able to transfer it”
The household of one of Marie's lovers, “Brad Fou Field,” was in the i authority over the principality
There were feudal lords in other lands as well that the kingdoht to hand over
──However…
“Without the support of our kingdom, those rural feudal lords can't put up much resistance The principality has no need to deal with such worthless feudal lords, right?”
“That's one way to put it I won't say no to the offer Though──is there some kind of benefit to this for you people?”
When she held suspicions about the proposal to decrease the adom had, Marquis Frampton's mouth formed the shape of a crescent as he smiled
There was a glint in his eye
“Your Highness──rural feudal lords are a nuisance for the kingdom”
“Nuisance, you say”
(Come to think of it, Marquis Fra factions)
Hertrude accepted the proposal while not wanting to hear any more about the complicated matters of the royal palace
“Alright Let's go with that If his Highness Julian is becoift for him”
Their focus was on the sharp right arm made for armor
Marquis Frampton nodded with a smile
“A splendid deal Now then, tell me when the principality is ready I believe that the best scenario is for us to clean up the royal palace and then make peace once the principality achieves victory”
“──Sure I promise in my name”
(His face is telling ood deal out of a supposed piece of junk As if I'irl in the palm of his hand)
While stopping herself fro, Hertrude was relieved that she had accomplished her objective
(I'll quickly send this to the principality)
She then shi+fted her attention to the ic flute
(Rauda──I know you'll resentfoolish sister)
While biting her lip, she took action in order to achieve yet another objective
“What about Viscount Baltfault? You ht?”
Marquis Frampton ceased his smile and nodded
“Yes, the airshi+p he calls Partner and the aranz are in our possession They'll be analyzed soon I wanted that little brat to be executed at once, but the queen see a small amount of trouble”
Hearing that, Hertrude smiled
She was convinced that the Holfault Kingdoer be able to use its trump card
(The principality will have the advantage once Viscount Baltfault is gone Judging from that familiar's attitude, they won't be able to control the airshi+p or armor)
“I see With the dom is safe How close is it until the day you're named as the prime minister?”
Hearing the words “prime minister,” Marquis Frampton made a smile
“No no, havinglike the prime minister is preposterous”
(Lies You were planning that from the very start You rave fa to the prime minister position However, thanks to that, my objective was accomplished Thank you, foolish prime minister)
Hertrude asked Marquis Frampton a question
“I'd like to quickly send a letter to the principality Could you arrange an airshi+p?”
“We'll arrange one at once”
A group stood in sky above the Principality of Fanoss
The forht, “Bandel Hydom
Upon receiving a delivered item, he didn't understand what it was
He knew that it was sonize it
It ht arm
“This is from the princess?”
“Indeed We were told that it's an important item”
Bandel had a noticeable scar from his brow to the top of his head
He was such a strong knight that one wouldn't believe he was beyond e
“Could it be that──this is a lost item?”
“Indeed It was found in the kingdom's treasury”
Bandel wasn't the only one on the airshi+p
“Garrett,” who used to serve as a dom before, was there too
He stroked his jaith his hand, a habit forer had