Chapter 375: Dangerous Women


    Northern Region of the Empire.


    At Deuce, the center of the Zweig Territory.


    There, after I saw Leo off, I have been sleeping through each day.


    The lunch is ready you know? You are still sleeping?


    Char entered my room.


    Char, who tentatively took over the title of Marquis Zweig, is busy running around every day to fix the damage the north suffered from the civil war.


    In fact, the eastern side of the north where Gordon took as his base was severely damaged.


    Not only the building, but the people also suffered great damage.


    The lines of the nobles ruling the area werent cut but their family head was either dead or injured.


    In addition, many of their subjects were lost because they refused to obey Gordon.


    There is a shortage of both human resources and supplies.


    Thats why many havee to Char for consultation.


    Right now she is probably the busiest person in the north.


    Its still midday, right? Let me sleep.


    You said that but you intend to sleep all day rightyou should help me out sometimes.


    I cant. You understand why right?


    Im staying in the north while ignoring the Emperors order to return to the capital.


    If I move too much then it may seem like I am building up a force.


    Thats why I should not move.


    At least until Father gives me his answer.


    So you told me butthat doesnt mean that you have to sleep all day right?


    Being seen aszy is important you know.


    You are just acting the same as you originally were right?


    Its all the same isnt it?


    I answer while lying down on the bed.


    As long as it does not stimte my father, anything goes.


    I dont think that Father will misunderstand but I dont want to give the other nobles a hand to y.


    Whateverjust get up for the time being.


    How about you just honestly say it? You hate it because I am sleeping while you are busy all day right.


    Yeah, thats right. Even though I am so busy, I have to watch a prince sleep all day long. So just get up already!


    With that said, Char pulls me out of bed.


    Just like that, I was yanked out of bed and taken out of the room.


    I was taken to the dining hall.


    Meals were prepared there.


    Anyway, just have your lunthis is your breakfast right.


    I cant eat because I just woke up.the bread alone is enough.


    That is beyond unhealthy.you will get sick you know?


    If ites to that then take care of me.


    I will consider it if you really get sick.


    Being told so by her, I sat down with a shrug.


    Then I pick up a piece of bread from a nearby te and tear it into small pieces before putting it in my mouth.


    Its delicious.


    It might even be tastier than the one I was served in the castle.


    As I learned by staying in the north, the food here is very delicious.


    During the war, there were no borate dishes so I didnt notice it. I wasnt so particr about taste in the first ce.


    However, it was during these calm days that I realized how delicious they are.


    The north would have made a killing selling these bread


    Its impossible. With all the cold treatment, no merchant ever approaches us. The first order of business now would be to lure those merchants over but we need money to do that. The north has no such money right now. We are putting it all into the reconstruction after all.


    Merchants huh..


    I can think of someone who might be able to help her with that.


    However, with no authority of my own, writing him a letter would only be a bother to him.


    By the way, it seems that Prince William has left the maind you know.


    I see. That being said, when he returns to his home country there should be a lot for him to deal with though.


    Now that Gordon-aniue is gone, the United Kingdom has no chance of winning.


    The United Kingdom will think that we have the advantage here and want to make peace with the Empire.


    However, the Empire is not so kind as to make peace with them without any kind ofpensation.


    To that end, a sacrifice would be required.


    The United Kingdom will pin everything on William.


    William has returned to his country with a sizable amount of soldiers but he wont be able to resist the royal decree.


    What he will do next will shape the future of the United Kingdom.


    You looked worried. Are you concerned about Prince William?


    Well, yeah.Henrick supposedly followed him back after all.


    It has been confirmed that Henrick who was on Gordon-aniues side has fled to the Dominion together with William.


    He will surely have a hard time from now on.


    There is no ce left for him anywhere. Just what is William intending to do with him?


    Even when he betrayed the country, you still worried about him? Is it because he is your younger brother?


    The war is over. The United Kingdom will not attack again. All that remains is the cleanup. Its fine for me to worry about him right?


    We werent at war with each other out of hatred.


    We just did because we had to.


    Are you not angry?


    I am more astounded than angry. At how he ended up being such an idiot that is.


    Henricks position was in jeopardy since Zandra-aneue took part in the rebellion.


    Thats why after she died, he followed Gordon-aniue. Still, if he had stayed, there was a chance for him to recover his position.


    Seeing the desperate situation, it seems that Henrick chose an easy way out.


    I heard that Prince Henrick saw Prince Leonard as a rival. He wouldnt listen to a word you say anyway right. Its unreasonable to think that you could have done something for him you know?


    Right. Its already over after all.


    Its no use worrying about him now.


    If there is something I can do then I will do it.


    At least for the time being, I can do nothing for him.


    When I was thinking so, Sebas suddenly appeared behind me.


    Arnold-sama.


    What is it?


    A messenger from His Majesty the Emperor has arrived, sir.


    Finally huh..


    In response to Sebass report, I give him a big nod.


    I was already tired of waiting.


    Will you be fine..?


    Dont worry. My father isnt so stupid to turn both me and the north into his enemy in this situation.


    Saying so, I stood up.


    I then went out of the mansion to wee the messenger.


    At the main gate of the mansion.


    A carriage had arrived there.


    A g indicating that the carriage belongs to the Emperors messenger is attached and there are Imperial Knights standing guard around it.


    It has been a long time, Your Highness Arnold.


    Long time no see, Captain Olivier.


    Olivier Serow, the Captain of the 11th Imperial Knight Corp.


    She is the captain who was guarding Finne at the Guild Headquarters.


    While muttering inside that it might not be that long since west met, I turned to the carriage.


    There, the person that I expected toe emerged from the carriage.


    It has been a long time. Al-sama.


    Its been a while, Finne.


    The messenger was Finne.


    She has a letter in her hand.


    I was appointed His Majesty the Emperors messenger. I am to deliver this personal letter to Al-sama but before that, I will ry His Majestys decree.


    Said Finne with a soft smile.


    Then.


    The Seventh Prince Arnold Lakes Adler has cooperated with the Nobles of the North and made great achievements. To reward this, I hereby appoint you [The Warden of the North] with the authority to rule over the northern region. I was ordered to assist you in your work here.


    I ept. It seems that we are going to get busy again. I will be in your care.


    I as well. Also, this is the letter from His Majesty. I was instructed to have Al-sama read it immediately.


    Finne probably doesnt know the letters content either.


    I roughly open it.


    Its probably some kind of sermon anyway.


    Seriously, this father of mine really never learned. If you can change someone with a sermon then I would have changed a long time ago.


    Let alone doing through a letter.


    I guess the one in need of discipline is not me huh.


    Lets see


    I took out the folded letter and opened it.


    However, what I found inside was not a sermon.


    It was surprisingly a short sentence.


    It says.


    [Ive already sent Lizelotte and Elna your way to capture the Dominion. The rest is up to you.]


    After reading it once, I checked the sentence again and again.


    However, the content does not change.


    I stare at the letter thinking that if I stare at it hard enough another sentence mighte up but no more sentence appears.


    After struggling with it for a while, I arrived at one conclusion.


    Alright, we are running! Sebas.


    What for, sir?


    Two dangerous women areing toward us from both the east and the west.


    Oh, I see. Then you should give up, sir. Her Highness Lizelotte aside, you cant escape from Elna-sama after all.


    WE HAVE TO AT LEAST TRY RIGHT!


    Have you ever managed to escape her before, sir?


    Im not the same as the past me anymore!


    Heee? So whats the difference now?


    A voice came from the sky.


    While knowing well whose it is, I cant bring myself to look up.


    When I was being like that, a sound of someonending rang from behind me.


    Turn this way now.


    Ahh, AHHH.


    I cover my ears and shout aloud to drown out the voice.


    I didnt notice anything, I heard nothing.


    However, I was forcibly turned around and I am now facing Elna whose face is filled with smiles.


    Now, wont you show me how you are different from the old you? Al.


    Captain Olivier, its a demon. Subdue her, quick.


    No, I will be going back to the capital. I shall leave Captain Elna to escort Your Highness and Finne-sama now.


    Thank you for your hard work, Olivier. Lets have tea together next time.


    Un, see you around. Do it in moderation okay.


    With that said, Olivier and her knights left.


    Now, there are only me, Finne, and Elna.


    Well,.for the time being, how about you tell me why you were trying to run? I went out of my way to fly here in a hurry you know.


    Thats totally unnecessary


    Its not unnecessary at all! If I leave Al alone it will be dangerous right!


    Do you know what is going on!? Father ordered you to escort me because he only wanted to annoy me you know! You are an emperor-approved nuisance you know!?


    Thats only how you take it. You are aware that being appointed as the Warden of the North is like being appointed the King of the North right? Man up and act properly now. They wont acknowledge you if you dont get your act together you know.


    A nightmarethis is a nightmare.


    What nightmare? The fact the Lize-aneue will be joining us too is.


    I want to immediately run away but I cant because Elna already grabbed my cor.


    Seeing me being dragged away by her, Finne started giggling at the scene.