Although peace was restored in Novgorod, it did not calm down, on the contrary, the accumulated discontent in the past few days has gradually become difficult to suppress.

Due to the arrival of the Swedes, the demonstrations of the townspeople became more and more frequent, because they did not expect that not only the Grand Duke Alexander, but even the Council of the Nobles did not expel the Swedes from their cities.

Huge battleships were moored just outside the harbor, and the coastal defense soldiers guarding Novgorod remained indifferent.

"Novgorod doesn't seem to be very peaceful these days!" Nidesia said as he watched the large number of citizens downstairs holding up signs in dissatisfaction and demonstrating. Although only against the Swedes, this is often the time when nationalism is at its most rampant, and the Gentiles living in Novgorod are naturally affected to varying degrees.

"It seems that these Rus' have other purposes, and it seems that the purpose of the queen's mission this time is difficult to achieve. The Novgorodians finally reached a military alliance with the Swedes and prepared to go to war with the Teutonic Knights. It was only said that the Swedes had made an enticing offer that made the Rus' agree. In comparison, our conditions are much thinner. Sitting across from the Netesia was Father Xenved, who had been with the army. The priest was now meeting privately with the Lithuanian sect of Nedesia, which would undoubtedly be very serious if the queen or General Kurak knew about it.

Since Ross is an Orthodox parish, Father Kosenwade naturally changed into civilian clothes instead of the usual robes.

"I don't know, it's just that our purpose this time is just to act on the spot, so there's no need to care about these things." Nedesia had a look of indifference on her face. "It's just that how is Her Royal Highness the Princess's physical condition?"

A hint of jealousy crossed Kesenved's eyes before he said, "I don't know, but since the man who claimed to be Dr. Fabre came, the queen has been blocking the news about Her Royal Highness. ”

"Tsk, that's a nuisance." Nidesia chuckled. "I didn't expect Dr. Fabre to really let them find it first." There was a coldness in his laughter, and he couldn't help but shiver at Xenwade.

The priest suddenly lowered his head and asked in a low voice, "It's just that Archduke Jagieworth really wants to ・・・・・・ Princess Bonifazia disappear from this world?" Although Xenved saw the regent seal on the edict, he still couldn't believe that as his biological father, the regent Duke of Jagieworth really wanted to kill his daughter.

"Isn't that weird? Neither the queen nor the princess had long to live, and the real ruler of the kingdom at that time was naturally the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke is now nearly sixty years old, do you think he really has the patience to wait any longer? Nederia looked at the priest with a sneer.

"But・・・・・・" Kesenwade couldn't help but tremble slightly, it was so terrible that if even his wife and daughter could be abandoned casually, what a terrible person this would be. Is this the temptation of power? Yes, although Jagieło is now the de facto ruler of the Polish-Lithuanian monarchy, according to the treaty of ten years ago, the status of queen was given to Jadwiga. And if Yadwiga dies of illness, the first heir is not her husband Jagiewo, but her daughter Yadwiga. Originally, due to the old illness of the mother and daughter, once they died, the Grand Duke of Jagieworth could rightfully succeed to the throne. But if Princess Bonifazia's illness had been cured, the Grand Duke's becoming king would have been in vain, and even the power of regent would cease to exist.

Thinking about it this way, Xenved almost understood why Grand Duke Jagieworth was so ruthless.

But when he thought about what Nidesia had given him・・・・・・ the priest's heart rose with guilt and fear.

And at this moment, Niedesia's face slowly approached, and in a low voice whispered in his ear: "Speaking of which, after all these years, Father, do you really not have any thoughts about the office of archbishop?" Come to think of it, the archbishop is almost terminally ill now, if nothing else, the candidate is among several bishops, and your qualifications are sufficient but you are still in such a position, are you really willing? ”

Niedesia's words seemed to be magical, and in an instant, they penetrated the priest's heart, and a wave of greed rose up and occupied Kosenved's heart.

・・・・・・

At this time, the Polish embassy seemed very calm.

Since Yadvedya's return from the Noble Council, everything has been lost, and the great nobles of Novgorod have not been heard from again. And Yadwiga was busy with her daughter's illness and left everything to General Kurak.

"Your Excellency, the Council also has a lot to deal with. And I'm only in charge of your travel, and even if you ask to see the members of the noble council, it's not something I can do as a small person. After saying that, the Rus' in front of him retreated, without saving face for the angry General Kurak.

"Damn the Novgorodians! Sure enough, I still can't trust them! General Kurak couldn't help but say angrily as he watched the other party leave. Unexpectedly, since the Swedes came, even the representatives of Ross in the embassy dared to be so rude. Kurak, who had been closed several times, finally couldn't bear it, when had this old man who galloped across the field ever been treated like this!

"What's wrong, General?" I saw Lucian outside the door walk in, looked at the boss with a sullen face and asked.

"Yesterday there was already news that the Novgorodians had agreed to form an alliance with the Swedes, and today's march was due to the opposition of the citizens, but they seem to have been deliberately delaying the alliance with us, I don't know why!" General Kurak said in a cold voice that even Sweden, which has always had a feud with Novgorod, could reach a consensus with Novgorod, but those Rus' people turned a blind eye to the sincerity of the Poles, which was difficult for Kulak to accept.

"Would you like to ask Her Highness the Queen about this matter, and ask her to give her an idea?" Lucian asked, after all, when it came to diplomacy, Yadvica was ashamed of even ordinary civil servants. It would have been better for her to decide what was going on.

However, Lucian's proposal was rejected by General Kurak. "The queen has been working hard for Her Royal Highness for the princess for a long time in the past few days, and she can't be disturbed anymore." Due to Bonifazia's condition, Yadwija hadn't even closed her eyes these days, and General Kurak naturally wouldn't bother her with these things.

However, it seems that the things of time are all in the way of heaven.

"What's the matter? What happened? Outside the door came Adwicka's slightly tired voice, but it didn't diminish in the slightest.

It was the strong woman who stood outside the door at some point. (To be continued.) )