genius prince vol 8: chapter 11
“How do you see Natra's relationship with the empire if it works out?"
Of course, it's just a desk theory that works. It would be extremely difficult for me to become a Holy saint, apart from Skillet, and even if it wasn't, other Holy saint would do their best to interfere. With that understanding, Wayne asks the future.
"I think I want you to respect the position of Chosen Saint."
In other words, they want us to cut ties. The West's virtual enemy is the empire. It must be difficult for them to accept the fact that their representative, the elected saint, is openly friendly with them.
But there, Wayne argues.
" Isn't that a little narrow-minded? Crossing swords is not the only way to fight. I have a strong connection with the East, and I think my presence would be advantageous in a theoretical battle.”
"I admit that it can be a factor, But that doesn't necessarily mean it will work in the West's favor.”
Gruyere, who was watching their exchange from the sidelines, laughs a little. Both sides insist that Wayne.
"It would be useful to have contacts in the east for bargaining."
Tigris, on the other hand, says
"But it can also be used for betrayal, right?"
It is a form that shows concern.
(Prince Wayne who does not want to break the position of the west and Tigris who wants to eliminate the possibility of betrayal. He can be said to be a natural parallel line. Even if Tigris recognizes the usefulness of the connection with the east side, that The mediator does not have to be Natra)
Tigris had exactly the same thing as Gruyere's thoughts. To be clear, Natra is a dangerous trading partner. Even if you join hands, if you hold a hand that can be cut off from the west side, such as a connection with the empire, you do not know when you will be betrayed. That's why I take that hand from Natra and hold it myself. Tigris thinks this is the ideal,
"Hey, how about that?"
Wayne smiled.
"I think it would be better for Natra to play the role of a pipe, considering the future possibilities."
Tigris and Gruyere understood the meaning of the word after a few seconds.
(In the future, i.e., after the alliance of Tigris and other three parties changed the power map in the electoral saint)
(If I try to seize power only in my own hands, this time the two people who have teamed up will get in the way)
(If Natra was openly associated with the empire at that time, it would be a great denunciation.)
(That is, Prince Wayne says, accept my privilege now to make it easier to kill me later.)
Gruyere laughed at this, and Tigris groaned a little.
".........I see, I can't nod my head here, but I suppose there is room for discussion."
Tigris says.
"And I'm convinced. After all, it makes a lot of sense to join hands with you."
"Are you serious?"
Try Wayne's question.
"Of course I'm serious."
However, Tigris nods without hesitation. What is there is the conviction that the future of glory will come to me. No, the overwhelming will to make you feel good even if you do your best. To put it in the style of Gruyere, this man has a tremendous beast in his possession. If he can have this as an ally, he will be incomparably reassuring.
Therefore, Wayne thought.
(That's why ...)
(I can see why Gruyere would be so interested in this one.)
Tigris was impressed by Wayne in his heart. He is still young, and he is not in a good age to say that he is a young man, and there is no stagnation in his eloquence, and his head is spinning fast. More than anything, there is no place to be afraid of things at all in front of the two selected saints. If there is a gap, I can feel the spirit of trying to get out of here from the end.
Tigris would rather think of Wayne like that. It is not foolish to follow only reluctantly to want an ally. It is worth only to draw in to the personality that can not be taken care of even in ally.
Therefore, Tigris thought.
(That's why ...)
"--Okay, let's join hands."
Wayne reached out to Tigris. Tigris smiled and took his hand. A joint battle between the two powers was established here.
(Tigris is strong. Definitely a man who climbs up)
(Prince Wayne's abilities are real. On the contrary, he could grow further.)
Oddly enough, the two were.
(And I know, Prince Wayne has some big purpose)
(But Tigris's ambition never overlaps with my path)
At this moment, the same conclusion is reached.
(No matter what path you follow, he has no choice but to kill him.)
This day's meeting will be passed down to posterity by the historical materials left by King Gruyere. However, the joint struggle between Wayne and Tigris that was established here collapses in a very short period of time. The people of the future who knew it, or what would have happened if the joint struggle lasted longer, expressed the short and ephemeral relationship between the two, thinking about the possibility. With the Thin Life Alliance.
"It seems that the meeting was quite meaningful."
Tigris left a step ahead and returned to the destination where he should have been so that the secret talks would not be revealed. Gruyere, who saw it off with Wayne, said so.
"Prince Wayne, Tigris, and a third collaborator we haven't seen yet, this holy meeting is going to be rough."
"Gruyere, You've had a lot of room,."
Wayne speaks to Gruyere.
"Are you going to hold a casting vote? Remember that you're one of the participants in the congress. I'm going to be watching a fuss, and maybe I'm on the table before I know it?"
Rather, Gruyere smiled deeply at the provocative words.
"A pleasure is a pleasure only when you put yourself, the most valuable life in the world, in the balance. And you must not forget that, Prince Wayne. I hope the day will come when I can repay you for the previous defeat, or maybe It’s nearby. "
Thus, the talks of the day end gracefully. The next day, Wayne and Gruyere departed for the ancient city of Lucian. While pondering the dark battle with holy saint and others waiting for us.
