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It is said that the life of the nobles in the Royal Capital is a repetition of days when they visit other families and days when they receive guests.
The day I went out to see the Huley blossoms was a day for the Lagart family to receive guests, and since the magic carriage was not on duty, Mr. Novak was also able to go out.
After the Huley blossoms viewing, the Viscount told me to keep my distance on the murder of Prince Ernest, and I agreed, but even if I try to avoid it, there are times when the other party approaches me.
Two days later, the Lagart family was to receive the brothers, the second prince, His Highness Prince Baldwin, and the fourth prince, His Highness Prince Dionigi, at their residence, and I was requested to be present at the meeting.
Apparently, the royal brothers wanted to bring me in, but I was told by the viscount that I could refuse.
“But what should I say no to them?” (Nyango)
“You can say that you will return to the Lagart territory with me and that we are to proceed with countermeasures against the Anti Noble Faction. In fact, Nyango will have to help us.” (Frederick)
“In order to investigate the actual situation in the city, it’s more convenient to be an adventurer than a knight employed by the Lagart family… is that acceptable?” (Nyango)
“Hmm, that’s fine.” (Frederick)
The Viscount’s thoughts are that since I have already turned down the request from the princess, Her Highness Elmerine and the third prince, His Highness Christian, to assume the position of a royal knight, the second prince will not be pushing me.
Even if they could not win me over to their side, they would be fine with it as long as we did not become enemies.
The day was rainy from the morning, and it is said that in the Royal Capital, the number of days when the weather warms up as the flower season begins.
It reminded me of Tokyo in my previous life, where dry and sunny days last throughout the winter and the weather gets warmer with each rainfall.
Since they were welcoming the royal family, the entire Lagart family came out to welcome them.
The Viscount Couple and their children, Joshua, Curtis, and especially Aida, had been feeling restless since the morning.
I was wondering what she was so nervous about, but I heard that the fourth prince, His Highness Dionigi, does not have a wife.
Speaking of which, the nobles of the Kingdom of Schrendl were to be released from the obligation to enter into a full-fledged marriage contract after the “Nest Leaving Ceremony,” and Aida was supposedly fancying Joubert, a knight of the Lagart family.
With the death of the first prince, His Highness Ernest, the succession to the throne was now between the third prince, Christian, and the fourth prince, Dionigi, with the fifth prince, Edward, a little later.
If he is favored by His Highness Dionigi and could become queen depending on the outcome of the crown, her own family’s knights will probably be forgotten.
It was expected that he would be the one to lead the Lagart Knights in the future… Poor Joubert.
When the royal brothers were received, I tried to line up at the end of the Lagart family, but I were called to the side of the viscount.
The Lagart family is naturally more prestigious, but I’m the head of the Elmer family, so I’m supposed to be in a higher position than Joshua and Curtis.
“I don’t want to stand out, so it’s fine for me to stay in the corner…” (Nyango)
“That’s impossible because their goal is Nyango, not my sons.” (Frederick)
“Ugh… I’m worried that I’ll mess things up.” (Nyango)
“No, it’s better if you let them pressure you a little.” (Frederick)
“Even if you say that, it makes me nervous.” (Nyango)
“Hey, I’ve prepared a delicious cake for you, so you can cry out to your heart’s content.” (Frederick)
“I see…” (Nyango)
The royal carriage, painted a deep rouge color, glided into the Lagart family compound.
A total of eight escort knights, four in front and four behind the magic carriage, are accompanying it.
All of them are in full plate armor and are in serious mode, carrying unsheathed spears.
When the magic car stopped in front of the entrance of the Lagart family, first, two Royal Order knights in knight’s uniform and metal body armor got off.
After that, His Highness Baldwin, a white tigerkin, and His Highness Dionigi, a lionkin, appeared in turn.
“Welcome to the Lagart family, Your Highness Baldwin and Your Royal Highness Dionigi.” (Frederick)
“Thank you for welcoming me, Sir Viscount. I apologize for requesting a sudden visit.” (Baldwin)
“That’s outrageous. It is our pride as Schrendl nobles to be able to welcome the royal family.” (Frederick)
“Thank you. As a member of the royal family, I am gladdened that you feel that way, but please do not be too formal, just think of it as a visit from a young relative.” (Baldwin)
“As you wish, Your Highness.” (Frederick)
While His Highness Baldwin and the Viscount were exchanging greetings, His Highness Dionigi was looking at me from the tip of his ear to the tip of his tail and back twice, as if he was sizing me up.
Then, His Highness Baldwin’s gaze also turned to me.
“Sir Elmer. This is the second time we’ve met like this since Elmerine monopolized you at the dinner party. Today, let us take our time and talk.” (Baldwin)
“It is my honor, Your Highness.” (Nyango)
As we took our places in the parlor, His Highness Dionigi spoke to me, as if he couldn’t wait to see me.
“Sir Elmer, would you please show us your void magic right away?” (Dionigi)
Both His Highness Baldwin and the Viscount nodded with a wry smile, so I deployed a shield about 30 centimeters in diameter in front of His Highness Dionigi.
“Please, I have made a small shield in front of His Highness Dionigi. Please touch it and see for yourself.” (Nyango)
“A shield? Where can it… Oh! Brother, do you know this? There is indeed a shield here.” (Dionigi)
“Which one… I see, it’s definitely a shield. Moreover, it seems to be quite strong.” (Baldwin)
His Highness Baldwin, who touched the shield at the urging of His Highness Dionigi, checked its thickness and size, and after lightly tapping it with his fist to test its strength, asked a question.
“Sir Elmer, can this shield be made into any size or shape at will?” (Baldwin)
“Yes, it can be changed freely, but there are limits to its size and strength.” (Nyango)
“Was this shield enough to deflect all that stone and debris?” (Baldwin)
“No, at that time I also used a softer shield along with it.” (Nyango)
“Softer shield?” (Baldwin)
“Yes, I made one before His Highness Baldwin, so you can test it.” (Nyango)
“Hmm… Oh, this is certainly soft, and it’s flexible, right?” (Baldwin)
“Yes, if it’s just hard, it will break easily. A flexible shield is not suitable for protecting against blades, etc., but it will disperse and prevent the impact of stones and gravel.” (Nyango)
“I see, but at this level…” (Baldwin)
His Highness Dionigi also reached out and touched the flexible shield to check it out, and with a satisfied smile he announced the purpose of his visit.
“Sir Elmer, please be my Royal Guard.” (Dionigi)
“Dio, you’re speaking too hastily.” (Baldwin)
“Brother, you wouldn’t be able to find such a protector even if you searched all over the country. With Braga as the sword and Sir Elmer as the shield, the Kingdom of Schrendl will be safe.” (Dionigi)
Braga is probably the stern-faced bearkin knight of the Royal Guards who is nodding in the corner of the room.
From the looks of it, he has the body of a knight specializing in offense.
Even so, the Kingdom of Schrendl is in peace… Does he think he was already destined for the throne?
I thought he was around 20 years old, but his words and behavior made him seem younger than his age.
His Highness Baldwin seems to be thinking the same thing as me, as his eyebrows are slightly furrowed.
“I’m sorry, Your Highness. I…” (Nyango)
“What, are you going to refuse my offer? If you are a citizen of the Kingdom of Schrendl, do you not wish to be of service to the future king?” (Dionigi)
“Dio, listen to his words to the end. Sir Elmer must have his own ideas.” (Baldwin)
“Yes, as soon as Lady Aida’s entrance ceremony is over, I will return to Lagart territory with His Excellency Viscount and prepare measures against the Anti Noble Faction, Your Highness.” (Nyango)
I answered in a manner that suggests that in order to prevent a repeat of the recent attacks, it is imperative to dismantle the Anti Noble faction, and for that reason, economic development is essential even in areas far away from the Royal Capital.
His Highness Dionigi did not lose his dissatisfied expression, but His Highness Baldwin nodded his head in agreement.
“According to the Knights’ investigation, some of those who took part in the attack were brought from areas far from the Royal Capital. There is a stark disparity in the standard of living between the areas surrounding the Royal Capital and the remote areas, and some people are dissatisfied with this. Nipping such discontent in the bud is an important job to support the kingdom.” (Baldwin)
“But, brother, there are many others who can do such a job. There is no one more valuable than being my shield…” (Dionigi)
“Dio, if the lives of the people become unstable, the country will no longer function as a nation. In order to eradicate disparity, the presence of people who know the actual situation is essential.” (Baldwin)
“But…” (Dionigi)
“Besides, we weren’t able to adequately prepare for the attack the other day. If it wasn’t for the foresight of the Viscount, we don’t know what would have happened to Elmerine. What the Viscount planned was necessary, and Sir Elmer agreed, so we shouldn’t interfere with their chance for success.” (Baldwin)
His Highness Baldwin tried to reason with him, and His Highness Dionigi reluctantly gave up on the solicitation.
After this, we talked about the dark activities of the Anti Noble faction, and His Highness Baldwin seemed sincerely distressed.
“It is unfortunate, but it seems that there are people who, taking advantage of their aristocratic status, impose difficult problems on the people of the fiefdom as a result of the long period of peace and tranquility. Basically, the management of the fiefdom is left to the individual families, but if there is any violation of the national law, it must be corrected. Between you and me, I am conducting a reconnaissance of the Grobrus family, and I have told the neighboring Escalante and Letburnes families to be on the lookout for any suspicious characters entering their territories.” (Baldwin)
“Is the situation that dire?” (Frederick)
“No, I’d like to think that it’s not as bad as Sir Viscount is concerned about…” (Baldwin)
I would have liked to hear his opinion on racial prejudice, but in order to play the role of a character who doesn’t think too much about things, I decided to be a listener.
As announced by the Viscount, a cake with apple pie and plenty of custard cream was served, and I was allowed to happily cry out over it without hesitation.
His Highness Baldwin smiled wryly, and His Highness Dionigi seemed to be rapidly losing interest in me.
However, whether Aida’s appeal was successful or not, there was not much of a positive reaction.
Even though his words and actions may seem juvenile, it would be unethical and unappealing for a man about to turn 20 to show an interest in a girl who had just had the “Nest Leaving Ceremony”.
Besides, if he wanted to be a casanova, he would have to polish his game a little more.
After the royal brothers left, I was summoned to the viscount’s office.
“Nyango, frankly, how did you see the two of them?” (Frederick)
“Well… Before we met and talked, I suspected His Highness Baldwin to be the mastermind behind the attack, but now I feel like that’s not the case.” (Nyango)
“What about His Highness Dionigi?” (Frederick)
“I feel that he is a little dangerous. I feel that his mind is younger than he actually is.” (Nyango)
“Yes, His Highness Baldwin seems to be worried as well.” (Frederick)
“However, with His Highness Balduin backing him, wouldn’t it be okay for him to become the next king?” (Nyango)
“I don’t know about that. Even when he was forced to give up recruiting Nyango, His Highness Dionigi clearly seemed dissatisfied. Even if it’s fine now, I’m afraid he won’t listen to His Highness Baldwin’s opinion once he becomes king.” (Frederick)
“Indeed, that may happen.” (Nyango)
It is hard to imagine that His Highness Dionigi is the mastermind, so is it too much to think that someone in his entourage might have taken advantage of the Anti Noble Faction…?
In any case, I can only feel uneasy about having His Highness Dionigi sitting on the throne as he is now.
I plan to stay out of the throne succession battle, but that only makes me more anxious.
Where in the world is this country headed?
T/N: Welp, Dionigi seems like a bust. Baldwin seems to be the only King material among the princes. But Nyango’s whiskers twitched, so he’s quite suspicious and most likely dangerous.
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