Chapter 417. Peace and Suggestion (4)
“Don’t worry. After that, I will take some responsibility.”
“Would you mind if I said something nicer? Do not go or leave it on your own? Why are you there?”
“Hmm? Is there no need to tell me?”
At my meaningful tone, Asha only let out a small sigh as if she couldn’t stop it.
“Then let’s go in. It seems like everyone is looking for Arell-nim again.”
As she said, looking through the window, everyone is slithering around the banquet hall like animals looking for food.
What else are you going to talk about…..
“…I have to go. Are you bothered?”
“That is also Arel-sama’s responsibility.”
“Yes, yes.”
I nodded weakly and asked as I returned to the banquet hall.
“so? Really want to apply?”
She didn’t say anything, just lightly pressed her shoulder.
But how come you don’t deny it?
The banquet came to an end while avoiding the gaze and approach of the ladies, and I was able to breathe a sigh of relief.
Phew~ It’s finally over.
First of all, it was a showy but necessary event, so I attended it, but when it ended, I was so bored that I had hiccups.
Now, the event to be shown is over.
Finally, it was my turn to rip out the things I really wanted to receive.
‘Because I’m probably rolling my head to wipe my mouth somehow. I’ll have to say a few words soon.’
Thinking so, the next afternoon.
I slowly headed to a certain place for my original purpose.
The place with the best view among the conference halls located in the royal castle.
Presently there are delegations from each royal family among the guests gathered to attend the award ceremony and banquet.
In the first place, the purpose of their coming was not simply to come to observe this event, but to negotiate separately.
The idea is to end the consultation altogether while the awards ceremony is being held.
Well, it’s a negotiation, but in reality, he must have been ordered to struggle somehow.
‘…Now then, where should I show that struggling is meaningless?’
I entered the conference room with ominous laughter.
As expected, all the envoys from each country are sitting and waiting, except for the oldest brother who is already the king.
Ignoring the pitiful gaze as if facing a huge disaster, I decided to talk to them first.
“Looks like everyone has been waiting for this.
I was going to hurry up, but somehow it took a little longer. I guess I drank a little too much yesterday.”
“…Can’t you do anything about it? Today is a place to praise Arel’s achievements. Of course you must be busy.”
“Please don’t mind us.”
“That’s right.”
To my greetings, they respond with the same greetings.
I feel like their boundaries are pleasantly laid underneath.
It’s like mice thrown into a snake’s den.
Rather, they might have wished I had really stretched out with a hangover.
And after hearing that I had entered, the oldest brother entered the meeting room last a few minutes later.
“I kept you waiting. Well, it looks like you drank quite a bit yesterday. You delayed the meeting.”
sorry. It’s the back book, brother.
I said something similar to that a while ago, so let’s get to the point, right?
Long, trivial greetings are no longer needed.
As soon as my brother sat down, as if everyone had read such an atmosphere, he naturally brought up the main topic.
“…I heard that there is something to discuss?”
The one who brought up those words was a noble sent from Felsen Kingdom.
For reference, this is a sketch.
Judging from the fact that the man who was negotiating with me often didn’t come, it seems that he was on high alert for this incident.
Are you even suspecting that you and I might collude?
Are you being wary of giving more?
hmm.
The one who answered his question was Jeil Hyung-nim.
Of course, he knows what to talk about because he has already coordinated it with me beforehand.
The reason why I created this place from the beginning was to push him to this job.
“That’s right…. You don’t have to explain the reason, the nobles will know.”
They don’t respond quickly and don’t roll their eyeballs easily.
Literally, the reason is obvious.
It’s about the fact that no country sent support in the final showdown with the Dark Church, making some excuses.
Well, there is a reason why this side didn’t even ask for it desperately.
They also have a corner where they can’t talk easily.
“What is the merit of this subjugation… Even the nobles know that his contribution was great, even if you do not have to say it.”
When my older brother glanced at me, the silent nobles hurriedly responded.
“Is it possible?”
“It must be a fact recognized by everyone.”
“It is truly admirable.”
It’s a compliment, but I can’t feel it.
That’s it.
I didn’t invite you to this place because I wanted to be praised by the stinking guys.
I deliberately pretended to shy away from their rave reviews.
“It doesn’t matter. It’s just coincidence and… a little bit of planning worked out.”
Well, it seems that no one believes that much.
Everyone ‘is lying.’ I have a wonderful eye.
yes it is a lie
all my balls
It’s mine, I’ll be all right
“Clearly, the battles with the former allies must have played a part in this victory.
I believe so.”
I deliberately argued that the reason for the victory in this battle was that the previous battle had devastated them.
Incidentally, I didn’t say this to show humility with a pretense.
This remark itself is a kind of negotiation.
“Isn’t it?”
“?…”
Hmm.”
“?… Knock off.”
“…Hmm.”
They were silent again.
Because the true meaning of my remarks is this.
Regarding the fact that you did not send support during the battle with the Dark Church, I can wrap it well and pass it on as I said, depending on the conditions.
That is.
Under conditions, of course.
Knowing the meaning, they now had to endure the bitter taste while clearing their throats.
“Hmm…. What a humble word is poetry.”
“For us, we have nothing but respect.”
“….That’s right.”
All they say is praise, but the complexion of those who say it is dark.
What a strange sight.
“However, to give that honor to everyone… I’m worried that Allel’s merits will be covered if I don’t.”
Translated, it means asking ‘So what do you want?’
I’m already asking what I need to listen to cover this job well and finish it.
You are also quick-tempered.
“To be honest, I don’t have much greed for my achievements.”
Again, the gaze flies to tell you not to lie. oops
But half the truth.
What is the use of merit or honor?
The important thing is the truth.
and it is the future
“I just want to discuss the relationship afterward… and the future rather than past achievements.”
“The future… you mean?”
“What?”
At first, their faces show curiosity as if they thought they would simply ask for interest.
“It may sound a bit out of the blue, but… Through this incident, I thought that for the development and well-being of all kingdoms on the continent in the future, not only we, but also the returnees should move forward together.”
“…That’s right… but what the hell…?”
“Actually, the rudeness of me calling you all here is about the means of transportation I want to propose this time.”
Finally, let me bring out my true heart.
Their expressions went from incredulous to expressionless in an instant.
Are you nervous that if you make even one mistake in your reaction, you will be eaten?
Really, am I a beast?
“Transportation… means?
“Yes, I will be honest. It was honestly an excuse to discuss this achievement. If it wasn’t for a place like this, it would be difficult to gather all of you who are busy in various ways.”
Obviously, someone would have been reluctant to send a person with various excuses.
In this way, the work would have flowed sluggishly for several months or even years at a time.
However, didn’t each kingdom send people like this to deal with my contributions to the destruction of the black magician group?
There is no better opportunity to bring up this story than this time.
To be honest, I am grateful to her for this.
Thanks to that, we were able to gather around half a year ahead of schedule without threatening anyone.
I called this an opportunity.
“I know that everyone, including the returnees, suffered quite a bit during this war caused by the group of black magicians. And I also knew there were things I needed to reflect on and improve on.”
As I gave an excuse and winked at them, the ladies-in-waiting came and laid out a blueprint and a plan in turn as instructed on the table.
Seeing this, they groaned deeply.
“This??????
“Uhm??????
“I never thought they would show me something like this….
As soon as they saw the beginning of this project, they started to gauge how much of a problem this is.
“…Are you saying you want to set up a dedicated transportation system that connects to each kingdom?”
“Could this be the proposal you are making?”
bingo?.
“That’s right.”
I laughed out loud and nodded.
As I said, what I showed was the planning department for which means of transportation.
And that’s the basic blueprint.
“You already know how useful our ships are.”
ship. I’m talking about large trading ships made of steel.
Upon hearing that, the Felsen Kingdom side shook their shoulders very slightly.
Do you still care about that boat?
“Surely the ship was a great one.”
“I heard that you have already loaded up with trade goods again last month.”
“But what was it?”
“I’m trying to bring that distribution network and speed and power to the ground.”
“You mean on the ground?”
Everyone’s eyes widened in surprise.
They, too, the amount of trade goods and supplies that the ship carried.
And you’ll be familiar with its superior speed.
“…Could that ship move on the ground?”
“…Oh, it’s not like that.”
I smiled bitterly and denied it.
Unfortunately, there is no such function.
How can you move a 9,000-ton block of iron on the ground?
Nothing is impossible, but inefficient and dangerous.
