In order to rescue Tigler, Marth has been running around the kingdom of Brunay. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

However, until now, there has been no one willing to help. Everyone is in a situation where they have to keep themselves safe.

The Duke of Tenardier heard about it from a close nobleman.

In the luxurious Duke's Mansion, after finishing the meal with the visiting nobleman, they talked about it over a drink.

Hearing the word Dinant, the Duke frowned.

"It was a brutal war. Just because of the stupidity and cowardice of other people, even my son was forcibly branded as a defeated general. ”

The Duke is approaching the age of forty-two. He had a beautiful black beard and a tall body wrapped in a luxurious silk robe. In fact, in his thirties, he often won places in horse races sponsored by the kingdom, and also built up amazing feats in the war with neighboring Zakustan.

His talents were also brought into play at court - the Tenardier family gained overwhelming power with the acquiescence of even the king, and it was precisely because of the duke's shrewdness that he was able to do.

It's just that self-confidence is gradually replaced by excessive self-confidence, and arrogance also leads to cruelty. Even if he rightfully tortured his subjects, no one would be able to stop him.

"What happened to Dinant?"

"A young nobleman named Count Volun became a prisoner of an enemy general known as the Battle Princess......"

"It's a shame. This person was shameless and willingly became a prisoner. He didn't have the courage to commit suicide or bury several enemies with himself. It's because we're all those people that we're going to lose. ”

The duke scolded mercilessly. He nodded vigorously and continued.

"I think it's the cowardly boy who has no other strengths than a bow. Most of them were caught by the other party when they abandoned their bows and everything and just ran away. If it were my son, he would fight to the end even if the sword was broken. ”

The nobleman, who was a guest, waited until the duke's anger had subsided.

- The Duke is also a parent. If I knew my son's ugly appearance in Dinant, I don't know what kind of expression he would have.

When Zion, the son of the Duke of Tenardiye, heard that the commander-in-chief's prince had been killed in battle, he left his companions behind and fled on his own.

The duke didn't seem to know about it yet, but the nobles didn't tell him either. The other party might be angry with him, and he didn't need to deliberately upset the duke.

"Marthhas is very close to Count Warrun, and it seems that he is preparing a ransom for Count Warrune to run around like this. What do you think, Duke?"

"What do you mean? Are you asking me to help that useless shameless?"

The duke waved his fat palm, indicating that there was no way. However, the nobleman continued.

There's a lot going on here. If Your Excellency is willing to help even useless nobles, your compassionate heart will one day be of use in the war with the Duke of Gonlon. ”

The war between the Duke of Tenardier and the Duke of Gonnon was inevitable.

This is the consensus of all the nobles in the country. They themselves think so.

Tenardiye's wife was the king's niece, while Ganglon's brother-in-law was the king's nephew.

Separated by a layer of sister relationship, Ganglong's side seems to be in a weak position in terms of power. However, Brunay's succession to the throne was male priority. So in the final analysis, the pattern of the two parties is almost the same.

Moreover, now that the king has no brothers and no heirs, the two nieces and nephews are in the position closest to the throne besides the king.

Naturally, these two people have no intention of compromising.

"Follow the Duke or follow the Lord Gonlon...... Perhaps this will be an opportunity for those who have been hesitant to answer until now to make a choice. ”

For the duke, don't you also want to have as many companions as possible?

However, the Duke shook his head.

"It sounds like a good idea, but forget it. If I saw a wreck like this, I would have slashed it to death. ”

Finally, after the guests had taken their leave, the Duke suddenly remembered something and summoned his attendants.

"Prepare a map of the country. ”

Gazing at the map brought by the squire, the Duke confirmed the location of Arthas.

"It's just a lot of land. ”

A sigh of disappointment leaked out of the duke's mouth.

Alsace is not only located at a great distance from the center, but also has a small territory. Moreover, most of them are forests and mountains, and there is not much grain that can be harvested.

"But...... The border with Gistato, we cannot let go of it. ”

After thinking for a moment, the Duke called his son.

"Are you looking for me, father? ”

Zion, who appeared in front of his father, both in appearance and clothing, showed that he was a majestic nobleman.

"I want to give you one thing. ”

The Duke called his son to his side and pointed to a point in the map on the table.

"Do you know Arthas? I want you to take three thousand soldiers and burn this place to the ground. ”

Zion frowned, not because he was frightened by his father's cruel orders, but because it was too much trouble to travel so far.

"As long as it is my father's order, I will never give up. But if so, could you please tell me why?"

The Duke began by telling what the guests nobles had told him.

"Now, there are no lords in Arthas. Although it was only an insignificant piece of land, if it was left untouched, it could be snatched away by the old thief of Ganglon. And, if Gistato's involvement would be a problem. ”

"I see. Before it is taken away by someone else, preempt it and make it useless. However, wouldn't it be a bit of a fuss to send 3,000 soldiers to a border land like this?"

"Although there is nothing there, after all, there are still people. Those who resist are killed, and those who do not resist are arrested as much as possible, and the man can be sold to Muojiner. There are also good-looking young girls among the gathered lords, so you and the soldiers can do whatever you want. ”

Hearing his father's words, Zion clapped his hands happily.

"Thank you very much, Father. In this way, the morale of the soldiers will definitely be high. How would the team be structured? If that's the case, I don't think there would be a need for knights. ”

"No, take more than a thousand knights. This trip will take a little time, so be prepared with your weapons. You have to show the nobles passing by the realm the majesty of our Tenardiye family. ”

"Understood. Then again......"

Knowing that it was only their father and son here, Zion kept his voice down.

"How is His Majesty doing?"

"Still hiding in the room and refusing to come out. According to the people who worked in the palace, he was so weak in body and mind that he might not be able to last even a month. As for the prince...... Hmph, just in time. This kind of death can be regarded as a vigorous death. ”

To the duke, who was secretly snickering, Zion cast a look at something terrible for a moment.

――I've heard rumors that my father and Gong Oka teamed up to murder His Royal Highness......

However, Zion, who treats the mistreatment of his subjects as a bug, still has a respect for the royal family such as kings and princes as courtiers.

As a result, he felt fear and awe for his father, who crossed the line at will.

――Is that rumor true?

Although Zion thought so, he didn't say it.

He saluted and immediately set about gathering his soldiers for Alsace.

"Lord Zion. ”

Leaving his father's room, Zion, who was pacing down the hallway, suddenly heard a conversation. When he looked back, he saw a thin old man in a black robe with his eyes covered by a hooded hat standing there.

Zion frowned in displeasure.

"What's the matter with you, Drakeway. (Note: The English name is Drekavac, which is a creature in Yugoslav mythology, and we have not been able to understand this Yugoslav mythology when we play the Crusader King, could it be the original belief of Lao Maozi?)"

The old man, known as Drekway, bent down respectfully.

"Knowing that Lord Zion is about to set out on an expedition, I want to give you a gift. ”

"A gift, you give it to me?"

Zion's sad face grew more and more ugly.

The old man, as a soothsayer, had been serving the Tenardiya family for many years.

However, Zion has never liked Drakeway. It's rather that I hate him to the point where I will execute him when I encounter some kind of opportunity.

The reason why he didn't do so so far was because his father used Drekway very much.

Now that Drekway has his father's favor, he can't do anything about it.

Zion had no choice but to keep Drekway out of his field of vision as much as possible.

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After three more books (including the bookseller), I felt physically and mentally exhausted.

There's also a pineapple bun light novel (my ability is called fantasy incarnation).

Why am I so stupid?