Chapter 305. Departure of the expedition (2)
They are not our neighbors. They’re just people who might be on the other side of the ocean. A fair deal with such people… I am uneasy.”
Carefully commented out.
The intention is clear.
Do you even have to make a fair deal? If so, they must be uncivilized humans across the sea, right?
It’s not just Ernesia Kingdom.
In general, the nobility of the great powers have a relatively contemptuous attitude towards countries across the continent.
They believe that their power and power civilization is superior to them.
And the actions they take are almost consistent.
“I wonder if it would rather disgrace His Majesty’s name if I dare to look at them.”
Quietly brought out a more radical opinion.
The nobles who agreed with his ideas smiled softly.
The other nobles took on a weak, confused expression.
Also, some say, ‘I heard it, right?’
I’m also showing my eyes.
It’s kind of tempting.
Knowing that, Jeil erased his unusually mild impression and intentionally revealed an unusually unpleasant atmosphere.
“Are you saying that you should invade me right now?”
“Your Majesty….
The noble who brought up the question was horrified as if he hadn’t thought that he would openly express his displeasure.
but can’t watch
should not watch
That is the conclusion the two brothers shared.
“Isn’t it? Don’t you want to go to war now?”
“I didn’t mean that. sorry! It was a mistake.”
Perhaps thinking that it couldn’t be done, the aristocrat lowered his head and said something of deep remorse.
“For a while, I thought briefly.”
“Hmm, please be careful with your remarks.
We will respect them even if they are separated by the sea. Just don’t forget this.”
“ancient!”
The nobles replied as if they had remembered his decision once more.
‘…Did you think so?’
Looking at them, Jeil sighed inwardly.
This was an issue I had already discussed with Arel.
‘But Arell? The nobles may use this exploration to think of an invasion. Will you still go ahead?’
‘It is something that I and His Majesty must firmly oppose and control.’
Recalling his conversation with Arell, he let out another sigh.
Is it tightly controlled?
Will it be easy?
For now, to avoid the wrath of the chief, they pretend to obediently obey, but you can tell roughly by looking into their eyes.
I still can’t give up my greed.
I guess so.
I know that their opinion may be much simpler if calculated on the most sober side.
Is there simply something to do with the transaction?
Find a sea route and use it as a base to invade and colonize countries on distant continents.
And suck up huge profits.
There is no way that there is no one who thinks that it is enough if it is to satisfy greed.
I can feel the desire to enjoy the hegemony of the past Mermann Empire or even more.
But that is not what the best wishes for.
Arel likewise agreed.
“…I don’t know if you guys will regret it.
I hope you understand my meaning. To the end, we must treat our opponents with gentlemanly behavior commensurate with our strength. Otherwise.”
Jeil said firmly.
“Notoriety remains. That is also a big stigma. Do you really want it?”
The nobles were silent.
“Or do you really want to walk the same path as that saintess?”
When the saintess, who had already become a byword for evil, was mentioned, the nobles wrinkled their lips as if they were a little disgusted.
“You are right.”
“We couldn’t look at Dori because of our trivial greed.”
“I wish I knew.”
Not sure if he really understood, he decided to add one more word.
“Arel also actively agreed to my will. I am sure you will understand, as you are also wise.”
Arell agrees.
The aristocrats, who understood the meaning of the words, showed on their faces that they had given up.
Instead, they rolled their brains and turned their greed in a different direction.
“Have the talents to be sent on an expedition to Your Majesty already been decided?”
If there is no truth, even honor.
No, in a sense, fame may be a more coveted property.
Pioneering new routes, discovering continents, and building friendships equal to them.
Calculating the glory that would arise from it, the nobles began coveting it this time.
Now that this has happened, they have turned their eyes to gain honor.
“If there is no talent, there is someone I would definitely recommend.”
“There must be great danger at sea. The articles on our side will be of great help.”
“That achievement! I hope you will give me a chance to be honored so that my family can also contribute.”
As if their attitude had suddenly changed, as if they had always been interested in exploring, the nobles showed keen interest in each other, as if they wanted to help each other.
Should I say that it was ugly… Seeing the unsightly appearance itself, Jeil had to smile strangely inwardly without realizing it.
It is because he cannot be ignorant of their perception of exploration.
Originally, long voyages are not so readily accepted by any aristocratic family.
I know that no matter how successful I am, no matter how great my honor is, it is because the probability of failure and the risk burden are too great.
However, the custom of nobles not showing interest in exploration was broken just because Arel showed interest and he led it.
You’re sure to succeed, so you’re saying you want to line up right now?
But what if I’m sorry about this?
Jeil smiled as if he were someone else.
“I’m sure Arel will be very happy with your attention.”
“then!”
“But Arel has already decided who will lead the expedition.”
“….that? Who are you?”
“Could it be that Arell-sama is going?”
“I don’t think it’s something anyone can easily take on.”
Even if you don’t think it’s possible, if it’s the Arel they think, it’s okay.
I hadn’t heard of him being good at sailing or exploring.
For some reason, it remains like that.
To them, the image of Arell was oddly distorted.
Seeing as if he was slightly nervous, Jeil shook his head slowly.
“Do you know a lecturer named Celtisten who lectures at the Royal Academy?”
“…Ah, is that him? Then…
“He says he’s going.”
There are young nobles who don’t know who he is at all, but nobles who are a certain age showed a strange reaction as if they knew what kind of person he was just by hearing his name.
“Well… I thought he would definitely be interested.”
“Well… even during the days of the late King, he repeatedly asked for investment in the voyage. I don’t think there’s anything strange about it.”
“I thought it had already entered Arell-sama’s eyes.”
Some expressed admiration, some regretted it.
No matter how much you want to recommend a talented person, it is difficult to find a better talent than the person named Celtisten, even with his track record, experience, and knowledge.
On top of that, Celtisten’s tendencies are also not compatible with them, so it will be difficult to conciliate them separately.
In the end, all the gains and honors will go into Arel’s hands again this time.
They licked their lips as if regretting that.
After this has happened, I have no choice but to make an effort to pick up even the crumbs and eat them.
All nobles thought so.
Because more than Arel shows interest.
It was because I thought there was no way it would end with a halfway result.
The news that a large-scale voyage pioneering and intercontinental exploration had been granted spread quickly to each aristocratic world.
Of course, there is no way that other countries have not heard the news.
In particular, countries that already have ports showed a considerable sense of crisis.
They called servants who knew the waterways well and hired them.
“…Is the voyage that Ernesia is planning impossible for us?”
As much as it is easy to calculate what benefits it will bring to preoccupy a new voyage route and continent first, wouldn’t the leaders of other countries be able to intervene even now? ?
At least, he expressed regret that he could not compete even if he was late because it doesn’t matter if he is even one step late.
As much as I know that if I fall behind here, I will not be able to catch up, I cannot help but fret.
However, what came back was a negative response from the vassals.
“It is difficult.”
A country without a ship was out of the question in the first place.
Even the countries that have ships and navigation technology to some extent along the sea.
Anyone who is asked to compete with Arell Ernesia is bound to jump up and down with a serious face.
“Because our ships simply can’t surpass Ernesia’s gigantic iron wire before sailing technology.”
“….surely.”
I have already heard the rumors.
When the ship was unveiled, it was confirmed through spies, so the heads of state of each country had to lament that they could not overcome it with their own technology.
“Now there really is no way to catch up with the Kingdom of Ernesia…
Even in the competition within the continent, the Kingdom of Ernesia is already unrivaled.
It would be difficult to overtake the Kingdom of Ernesia even if they had already competed within the pie on the continent.
Intellectuals in the country have already expressed their opinion that there will be no chance of overtaking in the next 100 years.
100 years… isn’t that the time when Arele Ernesia was alive?
Didn’t you just say that because you couldn’t see the answer?
I even had doubts about it.
There is nothing to understand.
But now, the Kingdom of Ernesia is said to be reaching beyond the continent.
Does this mean that this continent is too small for them?
Isn’t 100 years something that a thousand years can’t catch up?
“…Why aren’t geniuses like that born to us?”
Muttering half-complainingly, the leaders of other countries sighed as they felt that they were completely hopeless.
When the expedition was formally decided, there were those who cheered.
Celtisten, former explorer and current lecturer at the Royal Academy.
As usual, he was giving a lecture, pressuring the students with a scary face, and when his student came into the lecture room and hurriedly delivered the news, he cheered for the first time.
“Oh, is that so!”
Everyone seemed surprised at what the students were doing, but he didn’t care.
“Today’s lecture… No, that’s the end of the lecture!”
He had never missed a lecture or finished early, so for the first time he ran out as if he had abandoned the lecture in the middle.
However, the students did not even dare to bring out the same words as complaints or protests.
It’s not just because his original impression looks scary.
It was because I thought it was really strange to run away like a child.
* * *
“That’s it, now I’m leaving for the sea! Let me know that.”
“…Cheltisten Are you saying that you suddenly jumped in? No, do you have anything else to say!”
The dean of the Royal Academy, Sugillen, looked at this immature middle-aged man snorting in front of him and was confused as to what to say.
The external position is the dean and lecturer, but.
Even putting that aside, the two are like close friends who have known each other for a long time.
It was Sugilen who felt sorry for him and suggested that he work as an instructor after the original exploration plan was frustrated.
It was because he was frustrated because the learning and knowledge he had accumulated through exploration was a waste.
It was none other than his proposal, so even though Celtisten had a lot of complaints, he didn’t make an accident and worked in silence.
