The Boy Who Swore Revenge On The World - Chapter 30
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Insurrection Outbreak
1 month later
Was my reign a mistake?
A man at his wits end sits weakly into his chair. Hes a man who laughs bitterly at the white hair that is mixing into his golden hair recently but, now he looks older than he usually is because of the exhaustion. The mans name is, Mestoa the Seventh. This Mestoa Kingdoms King. And the father of me, HenrirMestoa.
The reason Chichiue1 became like that is the fault of a certain letter at hand. A soldier who entered the conference room in a hurry during the conference held every morning was the start of the matter.
Originally, entering is not allowed during a conference that discusses the countrys matter unless its significant but, we have him enter because he said its the countrys crisis and, the contents of it was something unthinkable.
Put simply, its an insurrection by the n.o.bles who govern the southern region. Furthermore, the territories shouldering our countrys main industry, fishery, are all partic.i.p.ating in the insurrection.
The n.o.bles who partic.i.p.ated in the insurrection are, 20 n.o.bles comprising the southern region, the Marquis who is a great n.o.ble is also being included amongst them.
Your Highness. We should discuss this matter with our allies, no?
That wont do. Something like asking for help because theres an insurrection, although they are allies, they will bring their soldiers in without any restraint if we tell them. And then, I am certain that they will impose unreasonable demands for their merits on suppressing it. Especially towards the fisherys prices that are unique to our country
Indeed, there are hefty taxes on the exportation of marine products that are obtainable in this country. The reason is, it costs quite a lot to deliver it freshly as it is without salting or the likes. Because of that, if the prices of the goods arent set high, the original cost isnt recoverable and selling to other countries will have no benefits.
Naturally, because there are also multiple disputes with the allies regarding that matter, I can say for certain that if we ask them this time, that topic will certainly arise.
But, its as the Cabinet Minister said, there are also parts that are difficult if we dont rely on the allies to break through this current situation.
For now, the allies matter will be temporarily on hold. General. What is the rough number of soldiers that can be mobilized immediately?
Haa, if we combine the capitals soldiers and the soldiers of the surrounding n.o.bles then it will probably be about 12 thousand. I think the number will almost double if there is a week
Fumu, the General will prepare the troops to be ready for the worst case. Prime Minister, send an envoy to the ringleader. Its still in time if its now
Understood, Your Highness
Listening to Chichiue last words, the Cabinet Ministers leave the room for the sake of a counter-plan. The only one left in the room is the Chichiue who is seated deeply into his chair with an exhausted expression and me.
Henrir, you prepare as well. Since youll have to fight in the worst case
I understand. But, I just want to say this. I do not think Chichiues reign was a mistake
I say just that and leave the room. I totally dont think Chichiue made mistakes in his politics until now. Hes also popular amongst the people, a Chichiue whos being yearned for. It wont be that way if its a mistake.
The problem is the n.o.bles who are inducing this meaningless insurrection. In the letter, it only wrote of how they cant accept Chichiue as the king. They induced this sort of insurrection for a cryptic reason like that. Theres no way I can forgive them.
I return to my own room while thinking about the matters from now on. Over there stood Yunez, my attendant and childhood friend.
Your Highness Henrir, have you heard?
Of course. Its an uproar within the Royal Palace because of that matter. Then, whats the situation?
It is no good. The number of soldiers of the n.o.bles who raised the insurrection is about 7 thousand. Even if combined with the adventurers who were hired, it is said that it is about 9 thousand
Its not good for the country whether we win or lose huh
But, theres no way we can just lose like this. Even if the national power drops, its by far better than losing. If we compared it to, the country itself is gone if we lose.
I talk with Yunez for a while regarding the matters of the insurrection and, the sound of a knock on the door is heard. Yunez looks over at me so I nod and, the door opens. And then the one who entered was
Ive heard, Henrir. That the n.o.bles in the southern region are gathering soldiers
That is so but, Aneue2 will be on standby here
What!? Why am I on standby here!?
The woman hits my office desk with a Paa!. A woman with red hair and a ponytail, my elder sister and this countrys First Princess, AkfiaMestoa.
She possesses the rare occupation called the Magic Swordsman. Because even amongst that, her speciality is a swordsmans.h.i.+p that used flame, shes being called the Flame Princesswith awe by the soldiers and allies.
However, because of her mannish character of loving swordsmans.h.i.+p more than studying, loving magic more than embroidery, though shes 23 years old, 2 years older than me, she still hasnt found a marriage partner. By the way, Im already married.
There is no way we can let Aneue who is the strongest war potential leave the country that easily. You understand, right? Furthermore, this is not an extermination with monsters and the likes as our opponents. Although they are enemies, they are the people of the same nation. Do you intend on burning all of them to ashes?
Muu, youre right but
Please, Aneue will protect this capital. I think I will end up going but, in the capital is Chichiue and Hahaue3, my wife as well.It is because Aneue is amongst them that I am able to look forward and fight
Aneue who albeit reluctantly, agreed to what I said. If possible, itll be great if this fight ends without having Aneue come out but. For some reason, It wont turn out that way, I somehow think that.
AkfiaMestoa huh
Yes. This countrys First Princess, who is also feared as theFlame Princessby the other countries
Mylene who pushes her gla.s.ses up. When Im having Mylene teach me about this country, the name of such woman came up. Her speciality is flame huh. Since the undeads weakness is either fire or holy attribute. I have to be careful on the occasion that that woman appears.
I may have Liscia go against that woman. Are you fine when it comes the time?
Of course. Fufuu, Im getting excited even from now
Nn, Im uneasy but itll probably be fine if its Liscia. This time, we will just be watching from the beginning the entire time. I have to have those n.o.bles who are being manipulated do their best. Otherwise, itd be meaningless to gather and brainwashed the n.o.bles.
The objective of the war this timeis, to obtain undead that will become my underlings and at the same time obtain a plot of land will be the stronghold. Without reducing our numbers but instead increase the numbers of corpses.
If it goes well, them having an internecine strife will be the ideal. Well, Ill limit the killing to the soldiers. The country wont be able to function if I kill the civilians. Itll be a pain if that happens and, above all, Liscia is annoying if theres no delicious food.
I also want to test out Chronos creation but, Ill do it if theres the allowance. Taking it too easy and losing is what I hate the most.
Its 2 days later that our soldiers clash with them. Until then, Ill ask a little more about the neighbouring countries from Mylene-sensei. Since all I know is the Holy Kingdom and around where I live.
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