53 Uninvited Guests
Ain and the others were led to Lord Amur's castle and awaited the beginning of the meeting in the large conference room where they were passed through.
That room, which is not always as decorative as you see in Istarica, but where you can feel the atmosphere of an ethnic system somewhere, is an exciting reflection for Ein.
Now Lord Amur was taking the time to read the contents of the parent book handed to him by Warren.
"... Lord Amur. Keep the paperwork with me and act like you're checking."
"Mmm?... what's going on, Ed"
He looks at his parent book next to Lord Amur as Ed looks strange. In the meantime, Ed has spoken abruptly.
"Listen carefully. A beautiful woman with blonde hair, who is beside His Royal Highness Prince Ain. She's the new Knights of Isthalica, Marshal Christina."
"I heard rumors, that it's number two for the Knights of Ishtarika?
"Yep. Since Lord Lloyd resigned that seat, it is she who has taken that seat anew. He's also head of the Kingsguard Knights."
Hearing Ed explain, Lord Amur gives a slightly contemplative look. And then it seemed like something had come to mind, and I asked Ed.
"... intrigued, Ed. How about your lord?
"What do you say? What?
"Don't shimmer. Whether or not you can win."
Ed of the Principality of Euro has treated and made a name for Logus, said to be one of the strongest on the continent. Lord Amur can't help but wonder how he felt about Ishtalika's new marshal.
"... play"
It seems to be the usual joke, Lord Amur wondered if he was behaving in a floating manner. But when I look at his temples on the side, I'm sweating softly. Seeing it makes him change that perception.
"What's stranger than that is His Royal Highness Prince Ain"
"Strange, huh? How did it feel, Ed?"
"That one, that vessel doesn't fit in that body. When I stand in front of you, I can't help but look like a big demon. I don't understand why..."
"Don't get the point, Ed."
"Probably the strongest one on one right now is Lord Christina. But perhaps if you become a mighty demon opponent, perhaps the strongest is His Royal Highness Prince Ain"
Ed went on to say more. I feel it, I just put my impression of them into words. Still, Lord Amur did not understand in detail.
"I have no idea. So why not Lord Christina"
"I don't know either. But...... when I saw His Royal Highness King Ain, I remembered my old experience. It was when I was an adventurer in Rockdam. Rockdam's guild headquarters is decorated with models of giant dragons. At first glance, it was just like when I was surprised."
"... Ed, does it sometimes mean that your Lord is old too? To a boy like that, when he saw a giant dragon, etc. I didn't know you had the impression that... His Highness Ain't human."
"... yeah. Maybe you're old. But if you do poorly, His Highness Ain is more terrifying than the battleship you brought in. I think so."
It is difficult to explain this emotion any further. But the impression Ed had when he saw Ain was that he saw something unmistakably gigantic.
"Well. I have carefully read the parent book I received from Lord Warren, the guest of Ishtarika. The will of Lord Silvado, king of Ishtarika, was certainly conveyed."
"It's superimposed."
I shouldn't have to make you wait too long for a line of Ishtarikas. The parent book itself had finished reading, so he spoke to Ain and the others in anticipation of the time. Warren responds to that.
"A number of agreements on trade of that kind, as well as a formal treaty of friendship. No harm in trying any of them on us, thank God."
"That is above all. Lord Amur."
"Then why don't we start talking about confirming the contents? Be fruitful to each other."
The parent books prepared by Silvado and the others are not bad to try from the Principality of Euro. I can import ingredients from Ishtarika at prices that are almost close to cost. However, instead of setting aside the current cost of purchasing the sea crystals, I would like you to promise me the amount of ingredients imported there.
From Ishtarika, we can sell ingredients that are excessively present. If you try from Euro, you can buy the missing ingredients cheaply from Ishtarika without purchasing them from trading cities and other high gold.
It was a story of mutual benefit.
And the meeting begins. For its part, the Principality of Euro is led by Lord Amur, and Ishtarika comes to that meeting by Warren as the lead.
Ein was reassured that the meeting was going to go smoothly at that point.
Outside the castle, the time is finally approaching. A line from Heim finally arrived at Lord Amur's feet.
"Hey, I won't!
"Because you don't! You say I came all the way here, but Lord Amur won't see me at first sight!
The Duchy of Euro, the castle of Lord Amur… an uncalled guest from Heim appeared at its entrance.
Lord Amur's castle is a large castle standing by the Cape. That's why when you come straight through town, it's hard to confirm the Ishtarika ship moored behind it.
"Father... I have also kept a letter from His Majesty! You still want to drive me back?
"Ha, is it from King Haim...... Huh!? also, sorry...... still, it was about me not being judgmental. I'm going to ask you something right now, so I was wondering if you could wait a little longer..."
"... hurry up."
A knight who hurries to the castle. He turned to Lord Amur and those close to him for guidance on what to do. I can't help it either, because this matter is too much for a single knight.
"Let us take you to the Guests and Rooms from Heim. Please come this way."
A line from Heim that doesn't try to hide any of the disgruntled looks. Guided by the castle knights, head to the rooms.
Normally, such imitation could have been a major problem. But Haim, who is in the strongest position on the continent, is often strong against other countries, and this was also the case with the flow.
Even if Euro had made a deal with Ishtarika, that would not have changed.
"Your Highness. Speaking of which, what about the castle of Euro, which has a cape with a good landscape or something to look at there"
"That's good. Let's try to adopt Grint's proposal, there. It doesn't have to be a room, show it to you."
The knights who were guided were struggling with their freedom.
"It's time for a break. What do you think, Istarians?
The meeting went well. Ein was also focused on looking at Warren's choice of words and how to proceed with the story and trying to make it a reference for the future. And a meeting that had been going on for a long time, but at Lord Amur's suggestion, we would put in a break once.
"Right. I think it would be a good idea to take a break once we've had a long, meaningful meeting."
Warren truthfully entrusts it. Because I thought that Ain't the first time such an opportunity would probably be weary, and Lord Amur's suggestion seemed gratifying.
"It wouldn't be boring to be caged in too many conference rooms. What do you think? To see the view of our castle proudly. The wind seems to have calmed down, and I'm afraid it's not too cold."
"Um, that's good, Ed. What do you say, Lord Ain, Lord Warren?"
Speaking up, Warren sees the chilling Ain.
"Oh. I'd like to see it, Warren. Let me show you around."
"I understand, Your Highness. Thank you, Lord Amur."
"That's good. Let's go… Ed, show us."
"I'm in awe"
Lord Amur's call led Ed to lead the way and provide guidance.
Following that, Ain and the others get up and follow Ed and Lord Amur out the door.
To the left and right of Ain, Chris and Dill stand to pinch, before which Warren walks to lead Ain. Behind the Ains who walked out the door, several Kingsguard knights who waited outside the conference room then began walking.
"It's a little queue..."
"It's not an enemy country, but given Ein's position, it's obvious."
Chris replies in a small voice to the words of Ein, who snapped at the boss.
"Well, I knew. Mr. Chris, Dill. Please."
Two people who shook their heads and replied, not words. Ain follows the Amur lords while being protected by reliable allies.
In Ishtarika, materials close to stone, ore, and demons were used all over the castle. Lay down even more fuzzy carpets, walk and feel no strain on your feet.
Meanwhile, here in the castle of Euro, it seems to use mainly materials as if they were rocks. The castle is decorated with beautifully woven cloths, sculptures and other decorations, but is somewhat close to nature. If I say the words badly, I have feelings that there is no warmth in the castle.
Walk in such a castle, down the stairs and out.
Lord Warren, by the way.
"Yes, I wonder what happened, Lord Amur."
"Actually, that's what I was going to report to you today, where Lord Warren and his ships docked. They found huge clumps of sea crystals on the bottom of the ocean."
"Whew... that's it. How big is it?
"It is a huge substitute that will also be approximately 15m in diameter. What do you think?"
Warren, who hears the words, is surprised by the way he hides them. That too, I've never found such a huge mass of sea crystals in Ishtarika. Just thinking about how many magic props you can use is such a substitute for laughter.
"I can't believe it's that big...... Huh! No, excuse me, I've never been discovered before, so I couldn't hide my surprise."
"It won't even be possible. As soon as the meeting is over, let me bring you more details."
"Thank you very much. It's so huge, it's hard to dig. After reviewing the materials, we can work out a plan."
"That's a good thing."
He said he should have gone on a break, but the story about the deal starts again.
Ed looks like a jerk and laughs at Lord Amur.
"Lord Amur. I need to take a break, so I'm going to tell you in this place..."
"Oh, you're right. I'm sorry, Lord Warren."
"Never mind. As far as we were concerned, I could hear a good story. We appreciate it."
"That would be helpful if you could say that..."
Lord Amur with a punitive, evil look on his face, but at a good time, he reached the exit.
"From the courtyard, you can go down to the cape. Watch your step and come down."
Ain and the others out in the courtyard continue to follow Ed and Lord Amur. They can get out of the courtyard to the cape, and the view of Lord Amur's proud castle approaches.
"The waves are calming today, and the wind is calming and warming. We'll get along just fine."
Ein and the others left Ishtarika at night and arrived at Euro in the morning on a line. I was a little chilly when I got there, but now that time has passed in meetings and such, the warmth after noon is just right, as Ed says.
"It's a nice sea breeze."
"You like it. Above all, my lord Ain. Come on over here...... hmm?
He was Lord Amur, who cared about Ain's words, but found several knights on the road from the courtyard to the Cape, wondering what was wrong. As well, Ed realizes how it is, and asks the knights what it is.
"What are you doing?
"Gosh... this is Dear Ed. And Lord Amur... no, were you with anyone from Ishtarika?"
"Yep. Thought I'd take a look at the view of the castle's pride. So what the hell are you doing here?"
"… oh, when the Guest sees this view and waits"
Guests, I wonder, Lord Ed and Amur.
"Excuse me. What if we Ishtarikans are crude...?
I think Warren asks. I wondered if the knights I brought behaved tyrannically.
"Yes, no. You may also destroy the ministry! Guests are… the…"
To a knight who can't seem to speak much. Lord Amur begins to ask.
"That's enough... that's enough. Go directly and I'll find out!
Ignoring the knight, Lord Amur descended the stairs and appeared on a terrace placed on the headland.
If you were really a guest, I don't have that planned for today. I mean, I meant friends with no promises, which is why, assuming this one would be strong, they were the ones who imitated it disrespectfully first.
Following Lord Amur, who walks with his bosom, Ed moves on.
Apologize to Warren, another knight attached to Lord Amur will lead the way and guide the Eins
On the terrace where Lord Amur arrived, an "uncalled guest", not expected by everyone, sat and waited for him. Behind it are a few supposedly escorts of the guest.
"Lord Amur! Wasn't it too late! I didn't think this was gonna take long!
"... hey, why are you here..."
It was Tiggle, the third prince of the Kingdom of Haim, who came up the stairs descending to the Cape. He has met several escorts and a line with Grint, the next head of the Round Heart family.
"Lord Amur, what happened? Suddenly panic like that..."
Guided by the knights, Ein and the others arrive late by Lord Amur. Ask Lord Amur what happened to Warren.
"... hmm? Who is it, Lord Amur? You were keeping me waiting and dealing with another guest?
One of Tiggle's escorts startles me at the look of it.
"Eh... don't... lie, it is. Why... why are you here!
"What's the matter with you all of a sudden raising your voice, Grint? Shame on me..."
Found the person who was walking behind Warren, Grint dew his great surprise, aside from his master. But that won't help either. A few years ago, my own brother, who suddenly disappeared...... I had no idea that my brother, who I thought had fled Roundheart, was in Euro and was talking to Lord Amur.
"Your Highness! That man is my brother...... not from Round Heart already, but his previous name was Ein Round Heart! He was my real brother!
With the words, Grint pointed to Ain and told Tiggle.
And all who were on the spot saw Ain, even though they had lost their words to the word.
That was with Ed and Lord Amur, without exception.
"... should I say it's been a long time, Grint... Mr. Chris, Dill. You can't move that hand forward because it's okay. Everybody, okay?
"... I understand that."
"Ha......!
Chris, who tried to pull through the fine sword (Rapier) he put on his hips, and Dill, who also tried to pull out the sword. Ain't stopped them. There will be many reasons why Chris and Dill got angry.
First of all, on this occasion, you called me "that man" about Ain. And that's what I said and fingered after that. And finally, Grint's lineage and the word His Highness triggered the most.
Because the fact that it is a Roundheart lineage, and the word 'Your Highness' that Grint uttered, means that he is a royal human being in the Kingdom of Heim.
Based on Olivia and Ain's past, it is not impossible for the Ishtarikas to kill Roundheart and the Heim royal family.
It can also be said that they had no choice but to pull out their swords. It would have been to blame, but Ain't never blamed it on this occasion.
By the way, it was never just Chris and Dill who nearly pulled out their swords on the spot. Ein said, 'Everybody like you?' I said it. Behind Ain, the Kingsguard knights heard their hands on the sword.
It was the same thing that was killing them.
"How dare you say it's been such a mild and long time...!
"Excuse me. Are you--"
Warren opened his mouth and tried to keep the conversation in his hand. That was stopped by Ain.
"... Lord Amur. This is not the place to rest in this situation. I could walk and change my mood, I appreciate it. … but there seems to be another guest. Let's get a new conference room and get together there."
"Ah... brother! Awesome because I'm suddenly starting to divide up what!
Ain't a little irritated by the grint of not reading the air.
"Grint, if you are also a nobleman, behave yourselves accordingly. It's been a long time since I've spoken to you in the first place. What do I say, yours is beyond degrees.... Lord Amur, okay?
"Ugh... you're right. I don't know what's going on either, sorry to keep you all on your feet, but we're going back to the castle."
Ein's unique aura, emitted by Ein. Lord Amur, who was given the sign and whose complaint he tried to tell the Tiggles also lurked the ringing. I honestly commissioned Ain's proposal and decided to go back inside the castle.
At that time, Ed again senses the size of Ain's strange vessel and becomes wary with his obsession.
"Eh... Master Tiggle is a third prince! Before that prince, that attitude."
Lord Amur has entrusted Ain's proposal, but he still won't give up. To Grint, Ain't said strong words.
Grint's words have crossed degrees, even though he is still younger than Ein.
"... then I am Prince Wang. The Third Prince and the Prince Wang, even young children will know who is in the best position. If you have an understandable head for that, if you're not a fool...... follow me in silence first!
To the words, Grint and Tiggle turned red in their faces and dew their excitement, but Ain't going through no intention, he goes up the stairs and leads to the castle. The Kingsguard knights of Warren, Chris, Dill and other escorts also attempted to mimic it and go on-site.
"How disrespectful...! Slightly windy suddenly...... wow!?
"So, Your Highness! Please watch your step!
Apparently, a suddenly stronger wind struck the Tiggles. Ain't seen that from the top of the stairs sideways.
"... Hey Mr. Chris. Something wrong?
"That's about all I've done. I want you to thank me."
Apparently Chris was using wind magic and gathering the wind to them. A strong sea breeze gathered blows hard around the Tiggles.
"That's what I like about Mr. Chris."
"Ah... thank you, sir"
In my mind, it was Ain with all sorts of thoughts staggered. But a little soothed in Chris' adorable resistance.
Speaking of Chris, it lights up Ain't words. Though the tone remained the same...... he turned his face slightly downwards and hid a slightly reddish face.
Praise was also heard in small voices from the nearby Kingsguard knights and dills. Some of them echo Ain's attitude earlier.
And then Warren, who saw how Ein was earlier, talks to Ein.
"Dear Ein. You were brilliant earlier. I am sure I will report to Your Majesty, Your Highness and Olivia."
"... but a third prince, I thought it was too disrespectful to say."
"No. I'd rather say so. Because you could have said something like," When I can't take over the throne, "etc. I was wondering if there was a problem."
Tiggle is the third prince. Unless something matters, I will not succeed to the throne.
"... is that Mr. Warren in a bit of a mood, too?
"Come on. What do you think..."
A man like Warren would never put his attitude on the table. But still, Ain't got it, Warren's probably in a bad mood, trying to be mean. At the end of the day, he grinned and conferred with Ain, returning to his original place.
I know you have pride and pride as a royalty, but shouldn't you think a little more about a country called Ishtarika and say the word? Yes, I think against Tiggle and Grint.
"Ha, I should have said no to this name if I couldn't... How did this happen? You should have taken your time with your mother and Krone..."
... given what would be happening. It was Ain that made me think that.