"I see...... This guy has a lot of appetite. ”

After meeting with Oliebat and Heliga, the Prime Minister, accompanied by Lechter, returned to the room specially prepared for him by Mrs. Hildan, and there was no movement since. At the end of an hour and a half of the dinner, which began at seven o'clock in the evening, the Prime Minister again politely declined the Queen's invitation and went to the Imperial Embassy.

It was the place where Oliebat had rested for the past few days—but in this situation, there was no doubt that Olibat had no way to go back. So he and Helriga stayed at a hotel in the downtown area of Intramurowe. Perhaps aware of the fact that Olibart and Heliga were about to communicate, the Queen did not try to keep them unwittingly.

And after Heliga told Olibat about the content of the conversation with the Prime Minister, the latter couldn't help but let out such an exclamation.

"yes. And to be honest, his methods of attacking the heart are very clever. For you, he grasped the fact that you have not yet laid a good foundation in the country, and when he has clearly understood everything, he only persuades with good words, but does not take action to sabotage and stop it...... This is actually a kind of arrogance and arrogance on his part. ”

"yes...... For you, I'm afraid he has already used some channels...... For example, "association" knows your existence and strength. So he has a very good attitude towards you and wants to persuade you through logic - I'm glad you weren't fooled. Oliebat was a little relieved, "Speaking of which, how did you see through his ruse?" ”

"Because his attitude is so good that it's a little unnatural...... To the point where it makes me weird. In particular, he didn't even mention the incident of "Erlengem" back then. At the mention of this incident, Helliga's face darkened, and he seemed to be very unhappy.

"Erlengame...... Seems to have heard it somewhere. Olibat slapped his thigh, "I remember." It seems to be a hunting regiment, and a few years ago it was on an inconspicuous little news item in the "Imperial Times". ”

"yes...... It is said that a certain nobleman who is not long-sighted wants to use the small hunting regiment to "scare" the prime minister. Unexpectedly, although the foundation was far less stable than it is now, the prime minister was prepared. He also hired "hunters" and launched a beautiful counterattack...... "Erlengamem" The hunting regiment was originally an ordinary mercenary who mainly took not too much adventure, and it can be said that it was beaten badly at that time. ”

"Are you ......," Olibart was stunned, "in the midst of that?" ”

"yes...... That's why I say that his attitude is surprisingly good. In any case, even if it was unintentional, one of the people who had tried to threaten him was in front of him, and he didn't remember it at all...... Could it be that he had been attacked so many times that he had no time to go into detail? ”

"No...... This shouldn't be possible. Since the official operation of the "Imperial Intelligence Agency", he can be said to be very safe wherever he visits. Olibart rejects this view.

"So, ...... is it that he is self-defeating? It's hard to imagine him making such a mistake. Heliga shook his head, "Speaking of which, tomorrow's words...... Do you still want to travel as usual? ”

"Hmm...... At this time, the momentum cannot be lost. "And I've decided that since he's here, I'll have to respond...... Tomorrow, well, yes, just tomorrow. ”

"What do you want to do tomorrow?" Heiliga asked curiously.

"Well, keep it a secret. Wait until you see it...... Ah......" Olibart suddenly remembered something, "I forgot that you were going to Crossbell." ”

“…… I changed my plans on the fly. My operation in Crossbell needs to be carried out a little more secretly...... But if the prime minister himself is there, the intelligence bureau's eyeliner must be everywhere for various reasons. I'm a little sorry for Ling, but I can only wait a little longer...... At least wait for the Prime Minister's eyeliner to slowly withdraw. I can give a little bit of news to the "allies" over there so that they can keep an eye out for it. ”

"So......" Olivebat's eyes lit up, "you're going to ...... with me"

"Hmm...... Imperial capital. I have already greeted Your Majesty. "Osborne's threat was so great that Heiliga had to change his plans.

"In that ......case," Olibat's face suddenly showed an excited expression, "then, this is a rare opportunity, you must meet her." The last time I returned home, I told her the story of you killing that ancient weapon alone, and she's been saying she wants to see you ever since. ”

"She"?"

"Oh, it's my dear sister, Her Highness Alfin Leezer Arnoor, known as the "Treasure" of the Empire." Oliebart said with a smile.

“……”

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"Really...... I know, then please leave the arrangements of the imperial capital to you. "Embassy, Rector was saying something into the communicator, "His Royal Highness the Prince is a prominent person, and there must be no accidents in that kind of big scene." ”

"Huh...... Just tell you, "All the best." I'll be able to take care of this little thing very quickly. On the other end of the communicator, a crisp and pleasant, concise and capable female voice replied.

"It's worthy of the Ice Maiden, it's really reliable." Rechett complimented, "Well, I'll hang first-"

"Hey, wait." The voice on the other end of the communicator was a little urgent, "There's another personal thing—"

"When you go to Crossbell, you bring local products to Miriam's stinky little imp, right? I haven't forgotten this kind of thing. Lecter immediately said with a sad face, "If you dare to forget it again, you will definitely be fooled around by that guy on your face when you fall asleep......"

"I heard that there is a new mascot called "Mixi" over there, and it has been selling very well recently." Claire kindly reminded.

"Ah, I've heard of that, too. Okay, then I'll buy a set of "Missy" for that little ghost...... You just tell her and let her look forward to it. ”

After that, after a brief goodbye. On the other end of the communicator, there was the sound of the signal being cut off.

"Huh...... It's easy to deal with Clea, but it's not easy to deal with Miriam...... Recht, you have an unexpected weakness. After stopping the communication, the prime minister, who had been sitting quietly at the table behind Rechert, said at this moment, "Originally, I thought that you were 'perfect' if the negotiations never failed. ”

"Hehe...... 'perfect' is just relative." Lecter said half-truthfully, "Even you, uncle, weren't you unexpectedly seen through the plan by that little ghost today?" ”

"yes...... I don't deny that. Although I deliberately didn't say anything about it because I was worried that the "Erlengame" incident would irritate him...... But it seems that it is the result of being smart and being mistaken by cleverness. But I didn't feel any "power" in him...... I don't know what the intelligence says is going on. ”

"It's an exaggeration, but it's ...... to be able to confront Arcana head-on," Rector shook his head, "It's too dangerous." If he had the intention, he might be able to destroy the entire mech division with a single move. ”

"yes...... He was very accurate about himself. At least for now, we don't need to worry about the potential threat he poses. Osborne said softly, "Still, it's safer to recheck the report again." ”

"That's right." Rector said lazily.

The night was already deep. But the lights in the luxurious rooms of the Imperial Embassy were not extinguished until very late.