Ambition
"What opportunity is there in that!"
The roar of King Yarkan of the Principality of Iluikamira echoes in the audience hall.
"Well, I'd like you to calm down."
Marquis Murazuga, the cause of this outrage, paid no heed to the King's anger.
"The other party is the Commander of the Empire's knights. You know that if the home country finds out that you have sent a strike force against them, retaliation will be inevitable!"
"No problem. It is better that they know."
"…What do you mean?"
The Marquis reveals his plan without hiding his fearless smile.
"He may have different values than we do, but he is a knight after all. He is not a nobleman."
"So what do you mean?"
"The Knight Commander-dono led the Isalka people in plotting a civil war. On his own initiative."
"That's stupid. There's no way the Empire would believe such nonsense."
"No, they will believe it. We just need to make them understand that it will be more profitable for the Empire if they believe it."
The Marquis' speech went on.
"Even though we are from another country, our words are the words of the nobles. Even if he is from their own country, he is still just a knight, so if they are asked which one to choose, it is only natural that they will take the more powerful one."
"You are not ignorant of the position of knights in the empire, are you?"
"But it is only the muddy blood of a commoner, and it is only natural that the precious blood of a noble should take precedence over that of the commoner. Make a decision, my king."
After a moment of silence
The king decides
"...No."
"...What?"
"Such a despicable act would be an eternal shame to the Principality, even if there are brilliant jewels in it. Such an act will not be tolerated."
"You’ll regret it, you know?"
"Importunate!"
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Marquis Murazuga and the factions aligned with him left the throne room.
"That Murazuga, he's not hiding his ambitions."
The followers of the Prince remain in their place.
"Isn’t this Isalka people’s rebellion the work of the Marquis?"
"I can't help but think so... Has anyone found any evidence?"
"No one has found any such thing, not a single thing."
While the nobles were talking, the king kept staring at the ceiling.
After a while, he speaks.
"Baron Fossle"
"……"
"Baron, you've been called."
"...Eh? Ah! Ha!"
As a lowly nobleman, I had never spoken to royalty until now.
Therefore, the response was delayed, which was fatal.
If the noble next to me hadn't told me, I might have been killed for disrespect.
"I-I'm sorry."
"It's okay, you had some kind of promise with the Commander, didn't you?"
"Eh? Yes, a little bit about exporting perfume to the Empire."
"I see, Baron Fossle Bargar."
"Ha!"
"From now on, the Baron will lead all possible supplies and troops to the Knight Commander, and the lives of the old people, women and children will be discussed with the other nobles."
"...Provide support. Is that okay?"
"Yes, you have five days to prepare. This is the best we can do at the moment."
The other nobles cannot move.
If they act carelessly and show an opening, neighboring countries will invade from that place.
That is why I am the only one who can move freely.
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