the genius prince vol 9 : ch 6
"Long time no see, Prince Wayne."
“I hope you are doing well, Lord Agata.”
Two people who are as old as a grandfather and a grandson. However, the smile that floats is of the same nature. It was like a beast in the face of a worthy rival, Ninym thought.
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“Have you had any trouble with the snow on your way here?”
“No, fortunately it was before the snow piled up. I don't know what will happen on the way back.”
The meeting between the Natra Kingdom representative and the Ulves Union representative began peacefully.
“If it piles up too much, you can take the sea route back to Solgest.”
"I'm not very good on boats. I hope this year will be a mild one."
Although both of them are in high positions, the age difference is large. Agata, therefore, acts calmly as the elder, and Wayne responds respectfully.
(...... Of course, this is only for the sake of appearances.)
Everyone in the room, including Ninym, must have felt it. Underneath this peaceful atmosphere, two unseen beasts bare their fangs.
“Hmm, Prince Wayne also has a weakness. I don't think so, when I recall the tremendous success he showed me at the recent Holy Meeting of the Chosen Saints.”
"Such as my success. I just moved a little bit in the direction where things flow."
“How many countries have been affected by that little bit." Agata said with a small chuckle.
“The Kingdom of Belancia, which lost its king's brother Tigris during the Holy Meeting of Chosen Saints, denounced the Levetian religion, and relations between the two have deteriorated to an unprecedented degree.
Steil of the Vangelio Kingdom moved the army semi-arbitrarily, causing a backlash from within the country. The Kingdom of Falcasso is on the brink of famine, and I hear that the Eastern levetians are distributing food for free, and that support for the royal family is wavering."
Wayne, of course, knows what Agata is talking about. This storm caused by the storm of the holy saints will not be over easily.
"I hear that there are signs of famine not only in Farcasso but also in other western countries. Fortunately Natra is safe, but yes, this winter will be hard on all of us."
Wayne laughed and added “Even if there is a domestic mess, I think we can avoid interference from other countries at this time.”
"......"
Slowly, Agata raised one hand. Then the guards, including Kamil, left the room all at once. At this, Ninym and his guards ask Wayne with their eyes what to do. Wayne gave a small nod and urged them to leave the room as well as the guards.
Only Wayne and Agata remain in the room.
"Now let's get down to business," Agata began, solemnly.
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After leaving the drawing room, Ninym and the others were guided by Kamil, who had also left the room, to an antechamber for attendants next door.
Of course, just in case, there is an escort in front of the door of the drawing room. If possible, he wanted to put himself there, but here he prioritized being inconspicuous.
(In any case, I hope the meeting ends without incident...)
I wonder what kind of bargaining game those two are playing. I hope they will at least land on their feet peacefully. As I was running such speculations through my mind, a voice suddenly called out to me.
"May I ask your name, please?"
The voice belongs to Kamil, who was in the same room. Ninym ran eyes darted around for a moment, wondering if he was addressing another guard, then she saw again that Kamil's eyes were on her and answered with a slight hesitation.
"...Ninym I'm Ninym Ralei."
Then Kamil nodded slightly,
" Oh, so it is as I thought. "
" What do you mean by "as I thought?"
“I heard rumors that Prince Wayne has an excellent assistant named Ninym.”
It would be too optimistic to think that he only knows his name here. With a little research, it's easy to find out that there are Fulham people in the royal family's entourage.
"... . With all due respect, I would advise you to stay away from me.”
If he didn't know what was going on, it would be considered impolite, but Kamil smiled.
“I believe that the true value of a person is not where they were born, but where they have walked.”
" That is a wonderful thought. But if you have come to that conclusion, haven't you also considered the fact that people may not agree with you ?"
"Even if you use the complexion of others as a guide, what lies ahead is a dry spring."
"But I can be pitied as a thirst sufferer."
"Then let us choose to be envied as the full."
"......"
Ninym sighed. It seems that he has no intention of leaving. He has a calm face and is very stubborn. The trouble is, I don't sense any malice in him. If he would just turn against me, I would be able to avoid him, but in this case, it would be difficult.
“I'm going to call you Kamil-sama.” Therefore, Ninym gave up the idea and held out one hand.
"Oh, no."
Kamil was happy to see her hand, so he squeezed it back.
"I don't mind if you call me Kamil."
