The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 131
Pressure (1)
“Your Majesty, are you doing well in the North?”
Marquis Walter came to my office. It was because of some papers that had just arrived for me, and as expected, he greeted me in the usual, hackneyed way as soon as he entered.
The problem is that this wasn’t the first time.
I answered indifferently, my chin still resting on my hand.
“Everyone I meet asks me if I’m well. Is that a popular greeting?”
“Haha, doesn’t that mean you were worried about His Majesty’s safety?”
“That’s nonsense.”
He dismissed it like that and lifted his lips in a crooked manner.
There were people everywhere asking about my well-being, even before the regression.
But those guys were no different.
He betrayed me when it was crucial, and he laughed at me as I looked at him with my heart pierced.
So, I knew better than anyone that those greetings were nothing more than a pretense.
“If they were really worried about me, they would have helped us conquer the North. If that was difficult, they would have at least provided supplies.”
“Ugh… … .”
“Report the situation.”
“……All right.”
Marquis Walter was taken aback by my resolute thoughts, but soon came to his senses and began to speak.
“Your Majesty, a letter has already arrived, but the Holy Empire has finally mentioned concluding a direct agreement.”
An urging not to procrastinate any longer.
In other words, the announcement of the cooperative relationship and the commencement of trade were urged.
“It looks like you’re having a hard time waiting quietly.”
“I think so.”
It seemed that they could not tolerate the lack of progress despite having already expressed their intentions through the dispatch of a previous therapist.
Of course, when I heard that, I just shrugged my shoulders.
“In the end, I just end up crying while holding onto my trouser legs.”
“… … Ahem.”
The sight of the Holy Empire begging was by no means common.
But it was an inevitable choice.
Because the two leashes of the Holy Empire’s hidden secret and Mithril were held by none other than Esteban.
As guys, we can only hope that they will throw a tantrum. It’s an understandable situation.
“Well, even so, the time to make an agreement is approaching.”
“Ah, is it finally time?”
“Things were just starting to heat up.”
“hmm?”
I laughed as I recalled the plans I had just made.
I saw Marquis Walter tilt his head, perhaps because he was feeling amused without realizing it.
But he didn’t ask about it in detail.
“Hmm… … First of all, I understand Your Majesty’s intentions. Since this is a matter that Your Majesty the King has also been concerned about, I will make sure that it is dealt with quickly.”
“hmm.”
“So, when do you expect the agreement to be concluded?”
“This is the conclusion of an agreement.”
“If we delay, they will be dissatisfied, and if we bring it forward, there is nothing ready right now, right?”
There was a need to thoroughly review what to give them and what to receive in return, taking into account national interests.
But I, who have full authority over the negotiations, have not yet made any gesture.
So it must have been enough to make you feel unprepared right away.
Of course, that’s just Margrave Walter’s opinion.
Everything was already prepared.
“Where is the messenger of the Holy Empire who brought the news?”
“I plan to stay here with the saint for the time being.”
“There is no need to delay this further. We will conclude the negotiations today.”
“……yes?!”
Kudang-!
There was a small commotion as the Marquis abruptly rose from his seat.
But I was too surprised to notice it.
“Your Majesty! What do you mean? If it is such a sudden schedule, how are you going to review it… …”
“I think you’ve already finished reviewing the general content?”
We give them the Holy Iron, and we get support and necessities, including a healer.
“I’ve already decided what I’m going to get. So I don’t plan on wasting time on unnecessary things.”
“majesty……!”
I knew the future and had planned all of this out, so I already had a plan.
The best option is already decided without having to take any trouble.
“Even so, coordinating the agreement is a matter of national importance. Shouldn’t we at least take the time to consider it with the Ministry of Finance?”
“Who decides things like that?”
“That, that is, His Majesty the King… … .”
“No. It’s up to me to decide.”
I looked at Marquis Walter. His expression was so expressionless that it almost seemed cold at first glance.
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“I have full authority. In this situation, the Treasury is merely a tool that moves as I wish.”
“but…….”
“Let’s not argue about this any longer.”
“… … .”
He dismissed it like that.
To me, even that worry was a waste.
In the end, Marquis Walter had no choice but to give up.
“Huh, I understand… … Then please tell me at least the content of the agreement that Your Majesty wishes to hear.”
“I like it because the story moves quickly.”
My eyes rolled back in a curved line.
* * *
The view of the office from which the Marquis had left.
George asked with wide eyes, as if in absurdity.
“… … But is it really possible to decide that easily?”
“What can’t be done?”
“Well, to put it simply, isn’t there usually something called a procedure?”
“Father has already given me full authority. Procedures are meaningless.”
I checked the time and answered George, who was scratching his head.
The servant who was sent to convey the intention to the Holy Empire will probably arrive soon.
In a little while, full-scale consultations on the interests of both countries will begin.
Ssuk-
I said to the guy as I was organizing the papers I had finished writing.
“Any contact from the ‘crow’ after that?”
“No. I guess I’m doing pretty well, I guess.”
It seemed like a passing thing, but it turned out to be true.
If you get a call, that means there’s a problem, and there was never a problem to begin with.
But there was another matter.
“Tell the crow to have the First Prince watch the Fourth Prince’s movements.”
“Is it because of the agreement with the Holy Empire?”
“Once the agreement between the two countries is announced, he will be the first to make a move.”
The already chaotic situation of the Federal Empire’s imperial family.
He must be feeling more irritated now than ever.
If something happens outside during that time, you can’t help but react.
‘Because simple speculation and announcement are off the same page.’
I laughed with interest as I thought about what would happen next.
George, who saw it, also laughed along.
“It will be very stressful because the inside and outside are polar at the same time.”
“okay.”
Moreover, there is no way that the First Prince, who had already been on the offensive, would miss this.
At exactly the right time, a bombshell happened.
The sight of greedy wolves pointing their teeth at each other is a game worth watching.
‘I’m looking forward to the future even more.’
That was the moment.
dripping-
There was a knock on the office door, and George shrugged and took a step back.
“It looks like the servant who went to deliver the news has arrived?”
“No. It’s the Baron.”
“Your Majesty?”
George looked at the door, puzzled.
The one who came through that door was indeed Baron Vidor.
“Really?”
“Your Majesty, I have brought what you asked for.”
“Bring it here.”
The Baron approached George, who was shrugging his shoulders.
Then he put down what he was holding on the desk.
George looked up as it poured down onto the desk with a loud thud.
“… … What is that?”
“It is a means to prepare for the future to come.”
“What?”
“To be exact, he is someone who will be of help to Esteban in the future.”
“… … .”
George’s expression distorted at those words that seemed to be catching clouds in the sky.
But I picked it up without caring, and stroked my chin with satisfaction.
“It must have been hard to find, but you brought it here well.”
So now the preparations were complete.
* * *
A conference room desk arranged so that the two forces are looking at each other.
In this place where secret conversations between the two countries took place, there were people like those of ‘that time’.
“Greetings again. I am Archpriest Garden, representing His Holiness the Pope of Roena.”
“Oh, hello… … .”
High Priest of Garden.
… … and Saint Uriel.
It was exactly the same as the situation we were facing at that time.
However, my father, who had given me full authority over this matter, did not attend.
“His Majesty the King of Esteban has also appointed me as his representative. However, this is clearly a place where representatives representing the will of two nations are present, so it would be wise to be careful about what you say.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
I looked at the high priest and said.
Of course, that being said, this position is only for ‘confirmation’.
The relationship between the two countries was already close to that of an alliance, and the dispatch of the previous healer had solidified this… … It literally meant that only the details for the future were being coordinated.
“First, the Holy Nation hopes that trade between the two countries will be carried out at least a little more quickly.”
“hmm.”
“Therefore, we have held internal meetings in advance and prepared measures that will satisfy both countries.”
High Priest Garden, who had been wetting his dry lips, spoke first.
He took several sheets of paper out of his bosom and handed them to me without hesitation.
“Esteban initially asked for three main things.”
First, the dispatch of a therapist.
Second, trade in basic necessities that depended on the Federal Empire.
Finally, third… … .
‘Reinforcement support for the Eastern Front of Estevan leading to the Federal Empire.’
The first requirement there was fulfilled long ago.
There was no problem as there was talk of fully permitting trade for the second time.
But what about the third one?
How will support be provided in preparation for war with the Federal Empire?
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
I checked the documents just by looking down.
Of course, it contained the Holy Empire’s response to the courtesy requirements.
“Hoo, indeed… … .”
And as I read it, my eyes opened with rare surprise.
“Would you like to provide relics to Esteban’s eastern front?”
“Yes, that is the will of the Holy Kingdom.”
Archpriest Garden answered with a stern expression.
Holy relic.
It was a word referring to the national treasures of the Holy Empire that symbolized the grace of God, made by filling refined mithril with a high level of ‘divine power’.
Although the sacred object itself represented a faith, the word supporting it here had a different meaning.
Because it was like saying that I fully support the high level of divine power contained within it.
“With the power of the relics, Esteban’s eastern front will be impenetrable to the enemy. The power of the healers will be enhanced, and the scattered blessings will inspire the soldiers with heavenly courage.”
“It’s definitely not a bad story.”
The existence of the holy relic alone made it very likely that the High Priest’s words would come true.
It’s true that I was surprised too.
But if you thought that alone would satisfy me, you were mistaken.
“Do not add any content to the above conditions.”
For a moment, the high priest’s eyebrows twitched in confusion.
