Genius Prince Vol 8: Chapter 7
The Kingdom of Natra is one of the buffer zones between the east and west of this continent. Wayne's policy of regent is diplomacy to make a good face in the west and east.
That was fine in the small country era. Natra was able to overcome the crisis while maintaining a friendly relationship with the east and west, because both east and west had the pride that they could easily be laid down in the event of an emergency.
But Natra has grown. Of course, from the whole continent, a small country has grown by about two times and has finally become a full-fledged country. But the size of a country in the buffer zone puts pressure on East and West leaders what would happen if Natra were on the other side of him.
if you look at Wayne's regent history, it's all about war with the western nations-it was natural to speculate that his position might be to the east.
"No doubt this invitation contains intimidation.
To the west ... If you're interested in Levetianism, show your face. If you kick this, it's not strange that Natra was recognized as a heretic at this holy meeting. "
Then he would be a complete western enemy. I want to avoid it. Therefore, Wayne does not have the option of not attending.
However, even with such an eastern attitude, there is still a grace period. It can be said that the Western countries are reminded that it is regrettable to cut off Wayne and Natra so easily.
"If so, the West took this opportunity to take in Natra... Or they'll try to break our alliance with the Empire."
"It's a very possible story."
I have been told by Princess Torchaila of the Solgest Kingdom that the time when Natra can be a windwry is over. I see, she's right. The West will undoubtedly come here to end Natra's windfall.
On top of that.
"What are you going to do Wayne?
"It's obvious."
Wayne smiled.
"--Penetrate the west with all your might!"
"... I think that is the policy of His Highness Regent."
Just behind the carriage on which Wayne and Ninym ride. There was a second wagon which advanced leisurely in shape to follow the previous wagon. Three people are in the wagon. Princess Franya, escort Nanaki, and her recently set up vassal Siridgis.
"It means that you have a good face on both sides."
Earlier, Franya had been briefed by Siridgis on this foreign policy. If you ask Wayne directly without going through Siridgis, you will be taught, and as a fact, I will do so later. Still, receiving The Lecture of Siridgis had the meaning of measuring the ability of Siridgis to save wayne's time and effort which became busy.
"Natra is geographically a place that will be at the forefront immediately if the east and west start a full-scale war. It doesn't change on either side. if it's an east-west war, it will be a little bigger. Even now, it will be crushed in no time. "
“hmmmm” Franya growls.
"Natra has grown, but it's still a long way off."
"On the contrary, it could even be more dangerous because of the bloat."
Siridgis said to her.
"Now Natra is considered by the nations to be a sufficient threat. If this Natra quits the weathercock, it will greatly inspire the leaders of the East and West. That is, Natra's revealing the flag color could now be an opportunity for the East-West War"
"It's inexcusable that we were in trouble because we're a small country and now we're in trouble because we're getting bigger...."
Franya sighs involuntarily.
I am sure that my brother does not like to curry favor with the East and the West.
He is trying to maintain a fine balance because this is the best way for Natra to survive.
(But it must not be easy. Even your brother is a human being. He may be suffering in places that people can't see, or he may be feeling weak. ......)
Even this time, I don't think it's a situation that makes me laugh very much. If he thinks Natra's future is at stake, it's safe to say that my brother's heart is tense.
(After all, in order to help my brother, I have to become a full-fledged person as soon as possible)
Thinking of her brother, Franya decided again.
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"Kook, you must be up to calling me out and cornered me in front of the saints, but don't underestimate Caldmella. Now that I've participated in this saints' conference, I'll make it a barren top holy meeting that's historic...!"
"............"
"Hmm? What's wrong with Ninym"
"No, Wayne seems to be struck and weak, so it's pretty tough."
Wayne made a face of what a mess.
"--Your Highness, you can see the city."
At that time, a voice is heard from the coachman who was operating the carriage. The two open the window of the carriage and look out. The outline of the city certainly came to the forefront of the direction of travel. That city is not the ancient city of Lucian, where the Holy Meeting is held. Lucian is still a few days away. What I saw was one of the stopovers leading to Lucian.
It's a place that doesn't have any particular attractions as a tourist destination, and although it wouldn't normally stop by for reasons other than replenishment, Wayne was actually looking for that city this time.
"Now, let's go with a good outpost," Wayne smiles with a fearless smile.
"--I've been waiting, Prince Wayne." Gruyere, King of the Kingdom of Solgest.
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Waiting in the city, he smiled ferociously at Wayne.
It was King Gruyere who first came up with this story. --I would like to secretly hold a meeting before arriving at the ancient city of Lucian. Wayne got on this consultation from Gruyere without hesitation. The destination is the Holy Meeting. It is a den of mortal enemies who reigns at the top of the west side. It's not sweet enough to pass without a single hand, and given the possibility of getting some kind of hand in advance talks, I have no choice but to board.
Of course, the other party was King Gruyere. He is one of those evil spirits of the mountains and rivers, and we had fought a war with him before. We won that war, and although we have since established friendly relations between our two nations, it is not surprising that he might harbor some ill will in his heart. We need to be very careful and cautious in our talks.
"-I was wondering."
Wayne muttered with a dismay. The cause is in front of him. He was a giant who brilliantly flattened the dishes lined up on the table.
"Prince Wayne, I don't think you're ready to eat."
Gruyere said he drank a glass of bespoke glass, which was three times as much as normal-even so it looked so small to hold-the wine poured into it
