genius prince vol 8: chapter 29

Cosimo bowed his head, and Franya smiled humbly at him. When it comes to the assassination of an holy saint, it is not the place for a mayor to interfere. Furthermore, the mansion where Franya was staying was surrounded by guards, and no one was allowed to approach it. Whatever Cosimo could have done, it would have been difficult for him to even interfere.

And at least to celebrate the fact that the charges were safely cleared, this time Cosimo's feet were on fire. He must have forced himself to make time for a goodbye greeting, which would normally have been too late.

"More than that, Mayor Cosimo, Meertus..."

"I've heard that Prince Baldrosh has already entered the city and is defending it...."

A bitter thought flashed across Cosimo's face. Meertus was a place that was functioning as an autonomous city of merchants. It was attacked from the west and became a squirrel that allowed the Imperial Army to be stationed. It can be said that the authority as an autonomous city has dropped significantly.

" I was aware of the bitterness and resentment of the Cavalline nobility, but I never thought they would take such bold action. ...... If I had been in the city, I might have been able to avoid it...... "

Wayne explained to Franya that the person who drew this plan was named Caldomeria. If so, did this person also factor in Cosimo's absence from the city?

"... What will happen to Meeltus?"

" I have to insist that the fault lies with Cavalline, since our city was attacked for whatever reason. However, my true intention is to aim for an early end to the situation."

But how difficult would that be? The Cavalline side will resent Meertus, and Prince Baldrosh will try to use this opportunity to show his military prowess. It would not be easy to put a stop to this. Cosimo felt himself perspiring at the mere thought of it.

"If I can do something ..."

" No, I would only be grateful for your kindness. With all due respect, although His Highness Wayne has been exonerated, Natra is still in a difficult situation. Your Highness' power should be used for Natra. "

Cosimo was right. When the interrupted Holy Council resumes, Natra will be forced to choose between the East and the West. My brother seems to be trying to avoid this, but I wonder what will happen.

Although it is late, Franya is keenly aware. Her lack of power and diplomacy is a fine war, without the use of swords and bows.

At that time, the door of the room was knocked.

" Excuse me, Your Highness. ...... I see Mayor Cosimo is still here, just in time."

It was Sirigis who appeared. He had been in the room for a while, saying that he had something to think about for a while, but does that mean that he's done?

" Sirigis, what do you want me to do?"

" Yes, I have finally reached a conclusion."

" I am sure you both already know about the current situation in Meertus. I have a proposal for Your Highness and Mayor Cosimo."

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It's been a few days since the information about Meertus came in. The city of Lucian was full of anxiety and confusion. The people of Lucian were delighted when it was announced that the Holy Meeting would take place in Lucian. That turned around with the death of Sir Tigris, and with the news that the war had begun in Meertus, what was going on?

"What will happen from now on ..."

The thoughts of the people are converged on this one point. But no one has the answer on this earth. Because the answer will be decided by the upcoming Holy Meeting—

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In fact, Wayne was the center of attention at the previous Holy Meeting of the saints. But today was different. Although the members in attendance were the same, it was Skillet that the eyes of the Holy servant were focused on.

"... I have confirmed that the Meertus case is correct. Some of our nobles attacked Meertus, and the Imperial Army entered Meertus to defend it. "

Skillet says so with a painful look. He is revealing his own weaknesses, and the people gathered here have no tolerance for attacking those weaknesses.

"So how are you going to take responsibility for this issue, King of Cavaline? This is not just about Cavaline, but the whole Western nation."

If Gruère says so,

"The empire was struggling to resolve the civil war, and its intervention in the west was modest. Your actions are as good as pulling a bow on a sleeping dragon."

Agata also follows. In addition, Skillet's face, which was already dark, loses more light.

"... The nobles who took part in the attack on the Meertus have been stripped of their titles and their estates confiscated. I have instructed my vassals in the country to form an army and defeat them as bandits. I have no doubt that they will be defeated. "

"Do you think the empire and the nobles will not move by the time you are done organizing?”

"The question remains whether the subjugation can be completed. On the contrary, there is a possibility that it will be in tune with the aristocratic side."

" Well, that's not ...... true...!"

" How can you be so sure? It was your lack of prestige that caused the situation in the first place."

Skillet had a hard time answering. The lack of prestige is absolutely true. That is why he sought to gain the authority of the Holy saint. But this is the result.

" Wait a minute! Now is not the time to blame King Skillet!’’

Miloslav follows in a hurry. However, the situation is disadvantageous.

" Blaming him? I'm just dismissing the silly excuses."

"As King Gruère says, At this stage of the game, we should not be told that we can do something we cannot do."

"what no ...!"

Gruère, Agata, and Miloslav continue to argue in such a tone. It is Skillet, Caldomeria, and the Holy King who take a wait-and-see attitude. Skillet is out of his way, just before he does it.

(Well, what should I do? ......)

Wayne pondered to sort out the situation.

(At the moment, the runaway noble army of Cavalline and the imperial army are staring at each other with the city of Myrtas at the center. This is originally a bilateral issue, but the chosen ones, with the exception of Miroslav, intend to interpret it as a problem for the entire western world. In doing so, they intend to make King Skillet of Cavalline liable and indemnify him as a victim, even though he had nothing to do with it.)

In that light, Wayne and Natra's involvement in this matter is slim. If no one is going to talk to them, then they may as well just go on airing their concerns

(But that's not the case. Gruère and Agata are aiming for King Skillet, but Caldmeria will definitely make a move on us as well.)

When and how will this happen? While he was thinking about this and observing Caldomeria, Caldomeria noticed this and smiled at Wayne. Wayne made a face and said,

"--If so, why don't you set up a special envoy as a Levetian religion for the time being?"

At that time, Agata gave an opinion.

"Fortunately ... anyway, the Imperial Army is defensive at Meertus. Now I think there's plenty of room for discussion."

"Then I’ll ...... ! "

Skillet raises his voice, but Agata shakes his head.

"This is a future-oriented task for the entire Western nation. It cannot be left to those without a track record."

"Hmm, who is the right person?"