After being freed from the men in loincloths, I told them about the situation so far in the mansion where the moving process was going on.

　However, this is difficult.

　I can't tell them everything - but I have to explain to them so that they have a sense of danger.

　Julius and the others have a serious expression on their faces.

　But the outfit is the same as it was earlier.

　It's not convincing to have a serious look on their faces when they look as if they are in costume.

''The heir to the Raults family is even more dangerous than I've heard. --Are you insane enough to storm Baltic Falt or something?　No, I mean in terms of attacking foreign dignitaries.

　They think it's stupid to pick a fight with me when I go out of my way to say it.

　Isn't my reputation among you guys funny?

　Eryk was covering his face with his hands in embarrassment.

'Not long ago, I was a bit more decent. I mean, our family's reputation was more important to us, and we didn't care much about foreign reputation.

　It's a country that makes a lot of money by exporting magic stones.

　In addition to being in a stronger position than neighboring countries, there is such a thing as a holy tree.

　The aristocrats who were chosen for the holy tree have an elective philosophy, and they actually have gained a great deal of power, so it's impossible to ask them not to treat you.

　Angier let out a sigh.

　Julius said, "Are you insane? And the fact that he was questioning others - he looked unconvincing.

　I agree.

　You guys were sent to this country because you're not in your right mind.

　Don't forget that.

　Angier turns his attention to Clairvoyant, who is floating beside me.

'If Creare's analysis is true, the Republic is going to invade the kingdom. I heard that they can prepare an army that is several times better than the kingdom, with airships and armor never seen before?

　Cleare shook one eye, making it look like she was nodding.

'I think my analysis has a high probability of being right.'

　More than Serge, the problem was the ideals behind it.

　That guy had also assured Luxion that if he took control of the Republic, he'd be the next to go after the kingdom.

　Greg crossed his arms as he sat cross-legged in his chair.

'That's what I don't believe. You're going to rule one country originally, Serge is going to rule it with the House of Raoult, right?　Civil war is a certainty. It could take a decade to bring the country together, at the earliest.　The problem is then. Do you think a guy like Serge can successfully organize the country?　Even if you could, there would be a backlash.

　Surprisingly, Greg seems to think that if he holds them down by force, they will be noble and the lords will rebel.

　Chris has his back to the wall and crosses his arms.

'I agree with Greg. In the first place, Claire's analysis is wrong. I can't believe Serge can rule the Republic in two years.'

'Oh, excuse me. I'm fully capable of doing that.

　Livia had a troubled look on her face.

'Arle, as expected, I can see that it's difficult, even for me.

　Angier agrees.

'I don't see how a republic that has been goofing around in the inner circle can come together in just two years.

　Only - Brad held his hat down and put it on deeper.

-No, it's possible, isn't it?

　Zirk asks with interest.

'You think it seems possible to you, Brad?　I'd love to hear why.

'I've been thinking about it since Pierre. They - no, the entire Republic is proud of them. Not to mention the nobles who are recognized by the Holy Tree, but the myth of invincibility, right?　A republic that is unbeaten in its defensive warfare has high self-esteem throughout the country.

　Julius seems to have noticed.

Balticphalt.

　At the mention of my name, all eyes were on me.

　Brad spoke his prediction.

'Yes!　Once a republic loses, it's like having your pride broken. Isn't there a sense of urgency that this is no time for infighting?

　Brad turned his gaze to Eryk.

　Eryk turned over a bit.

I do feel threatened. 'I do have a sense of danger, or perhaps it's better to say I'm afraid. For lack of a better word, the Kingdom was not the Republic's concern. It's just one of the neighboring countries. We were defeated by such a country - by the only count in that country. My family's house was terrible too.

　Creare spun around in the air, spinning in circles.

"Correct!　Of all the things that have held the Republic together, it was the Master who held it together!　There are signs that they were actually trying to put together a crisis.'

　Mr. Arberg was trying to bring the Republic together.

　I don't know if he wants to do what he wants or if he's thinking for the good of the country - you can assume the former because he's a russian boss, but I'm personally a little concerned about it.

　Zilk looked at me and shrugged his shoulders.

''I'm afraid of Count Baldfalt's bravery. You make the Republic feel threatened and brought together.''

You dirty, sarcastic greenhorn.

Oh, did you notice that?

　I glared at Zirku and Angel offered me a helping hand.

''Even if that's the case, I can't say it's Rion's fault. There are parts of him that have gone too far, but Serge's actions are unremarkable. And I can't believe the Republic would allow that to happen.

　Eryk speaks up with his prediction about it.

'- Maybe, but I think it was quite a shock to lose. For us, defeat has another meaning. This is Seiki. You know what happens when you betray the trust of the Holy Tree, don't you?

　He could lose his coat of arms, as Pierre did.

　It would mean death for the nobles of the Republic.

'We lost once, and then Serge beat Count Baldfalt in an uneasy place. It's tempting to hope for the best, and I'd like to see him win more firmly.

　Angier says to Erik as he spits.

'Stupid. You allowed a raid for just that reason?'

　Pride.

　--It's tricky, isn't it?

It's a big deal to us.

　Brad thinks his prediction was correct and predicts the future, looking in pretty good shape.

'I mean!　The Republic comes together because the Kingdom - the Kingdom is afraid of Baltophalt. Pierre's loss of his coat of arms to Baldfalt may have had an effect on him.

　Eryk nodded.

'There will be. For us, it's like dying. In fact, when I lost my sigil and my blessing, I was in a terrible depression.

　What you had before is gone.

　If it's worth so much, the loss of it will be great.

　As Livia looks at me.

It's not Mr. Lyon's fault.

　Clairvoyant laughed.

'What?　Really?　I think it's pretty bad. It's a bad habit to look into the eyes of someone who always wants to be left out.'

　He hates me too much, doesn't he?

　Julius summarizes the story.

''Anyway, this rash fellow called Serge is likely to put the Republic together and attack the kingdom. I understand that. I understand, but--I don't know if the kingdom will be able to resist.

　Zilk followed Julius.

'Yes. The trouble is, the kingdom is still in turmoil. I don't know how many years it will take to settle down. In the meantime, the Republic is going to attack us with an army in place - it's a nightmare.'

　Even the kingdom has a force that can resist, but that force assumes an enemy of an equal level.

　It was very hard to believe that Serge--Ideal would be able to defend against an army that he had assembled without dead weight.

　Libya looks at me.

'So, but there's Rion-san in the kingdom. The Paltner has sunk, but the Einhorn is a great ship. The kingdom is not to be outdone!

　Chris asks a nasty question in response to that opinion.

'It's certainly a great ship. But how many of them can you build a year in the factory Baldphalt has?

Well, uh...

'Even if we could, the Kingdom wouldn't buy airships from Baldfalt. No, we can't. It's because the nobles and merchants who have other factories will get in the way. It won't be officially adopted on the basis of performance alone.

　I tried to help Libya in her trouble, and Claire was impressed.

''Oh, you knew that.''

I could understand that much.

　Then Angier said to Chris, "You know what?

'It's like I'm lying about being seduced by Marie.

　Chris was imposing.

'I wasn't seduced. I chose Marie. I will not regret this choice!'

　At those words, Julius and others - even Erik nodded with satisfaction.

　Angier wrinkled his brow and glared at Chris.

''You a**h*les.''

　I hid my face in my right hand.

For God's sake, be a little sorry, you idiot.

　Julius was looking at me.

　Zirk looked at Julius once and nodded his gaze to me.

'Count Baldfalt--would you like to take power in the center?

Huh?

　I didn't understand what Zirk was saying.

　Angel is silent.

　Livia is--.

'Oh, um, what do you mean by that?　Why is Rion-san in power?

　That's the way Marier bites into Livia.

Can't you understand that?　Ani--Rion is going to be the general and we're going to fight the Republic like we did in the Principality.

　--What's that?　I'm not that convenient.

　To Marier's opinion - both Libya and Angier were looking sharply at him.

　Marier apologized in a whisper, "Su, I'm sorry.

　Seeing Marier like that, Julius said something like, "Marier who doesn't understand is cute too.

　--You guys need to wake up for good.

''Marie, the reason why we want Baltfart to hold power in the center is because this guy can do the same or close to Serge. In order to counter Serge, we desperately need Baldfalt's power. The rest - in order to fight the Republic in a short period of time, we need to take some recklessness here too. And for that, we need someone in the center who knows what's going on to start.

　Angier turned his cold gaze on Julius and the others.

　After circling the five of them with his gaze.

This should have been the work of His Highness Julius and the others.

　I wonder if Julius owes me one too.

'Oh, yes. But for now, we have to rely on Baldfalt. There's only so much we can do to help--will you do it, Baltophalt?

　It's as if he thinks I'm going to nod my head.

　I smile at Julius like that.

''I decline.''

　Then the five of them were stunned. Someone.

What?

　He sounded goofy and dumb.

'What's the sad thing about having to take power? I have a nobler purpose in mind. I usually think about how I'm going to be relegated to live non-stop in the countryside. And yet, to be in power in the center - the exact opposite. I don't like it.

"Master nice!　That spirit of not wanting to get ahead is hardcore. I respect the Master's opinion!''

You can't give me more credit.

　Angier and Livia laughed tiredly.

'That's very Leon,'

'Yes. This is your usual Leon, isn't it?

　Julius and his friends were closing in on me.

'Oh, you!　Don't be so carefree on this occasion!　You're responsible for that, too!

f*ck you!　I don't want to work!　You can tell that sort of thing to the people in power!

'I'm telling you that would take a long time!　When we tell you what's going on, the first thing we're going to do is investigate whether you believe this story or not!　Then there's a goofy meeting, and before you know it, years will fly by. But once you're in power at the center, it'll all go away!

'Who's going to fix my happiness?　You're ruined because you fell to Marie and lost your position!　You guys do it!

"If you're up in the world, you're going to have to be accountable!

You'll do the same, you son of a b*tc*!

"You said it, you son of a b*tc*!　Today is the day!

Hey, come on!　I was just about to punch you once, too!

　When they grab each other and get into a fight, they're surprisingly strong and reluctant.

　Sink it like a game, fast!　Why are you so stubborn?

'We can't do it ourselves, so we're relying on you!

I don't know!　You do it!

'I'm telling you this because I can't do it, you idiot!

"Idiot?　You're the idiots!　I'm just chasing happiness for my size, that's all. I'm smarter than you guys!

Oh, you're still a hero!

'You're a hero because you did great things, you're a hero. I've already done my best!　I'm tired!　I'm not interested in power or anything else!

　In the end, the story didn't come together.

　Livia looks at me.

'Angel, are you sure you want to leave me alone?'

　Ange looked at me.

Let them try. They're only flirting with each other like this. Men get along better in a fight. My father and brother tell me that men get along better when they fight. It's better not to be the one to keep it all bottled up.

'Oh, come to think of it, it was like that locally!

'I thought you were depressed about losing, but I'm relieved to see that you're surprisingly well. But really, the Republic's problems are a headache.

　He also muttered in a whisper, "How did these five people get to be like this - my head hurts.

''Baltofalt-oh!''

　Something flipped a switch, and it was me who went straight into a fistfight with the reluctant Julius.

''I'm going to make you pay for your daily grudge here!