The Genius Prince Vol 9: Chapter 10

"Yes. Take care, Your Highness." Seen off by Ninym, Wayne and the others boarded a carriage and departed.

“By the way, what is the purpose of this gathering?”

While being shaken by the carriage, Wayne asks Kamil who is present.

 “The son of a powerful man in the western city of Roynock and the son of a powerful man in the southern city of Facrita are now getting engaged.

This is a celebration. Since the man who got engaged is a close relative of the representative of the West City, he is the host of this event.’

"I see, that's wonderful." Wayne nodded once, then asked again.

"But if so, wouldn't it make sense for it to be held in the western capital?"

“I think there was some political wrangling between the western and southern capitals, but since our relatives live in the eastern capital, I think it is more likely that this is the case.”

 " I'm not sure how much of a challenge it is to come all the way from another city to the eastern capital to celebrate a relative's celebration. That's quite a feat, isn't it?"

Kamil laughed at Wayne's honest impression and said, "Since the formation of the Union, Ulves has promoted a policy of inter-city harmony.

 Thanks to this, most of the people in each city are now relatives. It is commonplace for people to go back and forth from one city to another to attend weddings. "

"I see. ...... But it sounds like the cities are tight-knit, doesn't it? "

“It's not that easy," Kamil sighs deeply.

 “As the ulves Union gained ground and became more resolute in its dealings with foreign powers, competition among the cities intensified.

The cities were more confident that they were the leaders, even if they were in a coalition. The politicians also encouraged the development of the cities by encouraging public sentiment.... ... But as a result, it has also rekindled hostility toward other cities.”

Culture, thought, and technology develop only through friendly competition between people. Therefore, competition itself should be welcomed. However, if there is anger or hatred, it will cause a major disturbance.

 “I remember those kinds of people myself. It's especially troublesome when it's someone of influence.”

"It is as the prince says." Wayne and Kamil both smiled wryly. It is not unusual for powerful people in direct control to think of their own countries and cities as if they were their own selves.

 They rejoice when their cities prosper and worry more than anyone else when the future looks bleak. If they are moderate, there is nothing wrong with that, but if they go to extremes, they can be a pain in the ass.

 “For these people, a relative's marriage is very important, because before they know it, they've become close to someone they don't like.”

 “It must be difficult to reconcile the two sides of the equation: emotional and practical.”

 "That's right. Ulves' kinship is a complicated labyrinth. The story goes that the couple who are to be married this time also quarreled so much that they were on the verge of breaking up, but the representatives of the two cities somehow managed to work things out."

While they were conversing, the carriage carrying the two arrived at the destination mansion.

 It seemed that other invited guests had already gathered, and there were many signs of people in the mansion.

“The people of Ulves are not united, Prince Wayne, but that changes when they are faced with a certain thing. Do you know the conditions?”

"When confronted with a foreign element from the outside, right?" Without saying the correct answer, Kamil smiled and stepped into the mansion. Then the air changed.

 "Well, today is a happy day."

"Absolutely, the sky is clear and really refreshing." It is a large hall that can accommodate a large number of people. Both the right and left sides are crowded with invited guests, and voices can be heard from everywhere. They are cheerful voices suitable for celebrations, but they are not very blessed, but they are full of blessings.

“Haha, I'm sure it's not just the weather that's refreshing."

"Huh... Oh, come to think of it, there are no people from the East who always make the air stagnant."

"No, no, look closely. Look, in that corner."

"They're the best in the Union at acting high and mighty, but they've grown quite arrogant. "

"I want people to recognize that they are falling off at this rate."

"Well, if you show them the friendship between us, the West and the South, they will soon understand."

They talk to each other without even hiding a hint of a sneer. It is, as they say, the people on the eastern side of the city who have to endure this while gnashing their teeth.

 (This is considerable......)

At a banquet celebrating the engagement of an influential person living in the eastern capital, a person from the eastern capital is being belittled. In other words, that's how much they are underestimated.

(However, there may be a chance for a reversal.)

At a glance, the majority of the people gathered in the hall were from the western and southern capitals, with the eastern capitals in the minority, and the northern capitals hardly being considered at all.

The people of the western and southern capitals were proud of their prosperity and talked about their friendship as if it would last forever, but it was clear from their eyes that they regarded each other as obstacles. It was as if they were trying to outmaneuver each other at every opportunity.

(Of course, that will be settled soon enough.)

By the appearance of none other than myself—that is, a foreigner from the outside.

"Hey, who's that?"

 "I'm sure it's Sir Agata's men in front. Behind them..."

 "Could it be that he is? He said he came from Natra."

"Natra's crown prince, Wayne...!"

As Wayne moves toward the center of the hall, the stares and murmurs grow stronger. The tints of distrust and suspicion were thickening, and it was hard to tell if they were friendly or not.

"What is the purpose of the prince to Ulves...?"

"I'm told he's terribly smart. I'm sure he has a plan. "

“It was Sir Agata who invited him, wasn't it? If that's the case, then it must be the Eastern City camp.”

“If that is correct, then they must be our enemies.”

 Hostility fills the surroundings. Even Kamil, who is caught up in the guiding role, is tense in nervousness. If their gaze was bows and arrows, Wayne would be a hedgehog by now.

But of course, Wayne is not intimidated by such a thing now. The arrogant smile on his face is like that of a monarch in an ironclad castle.

 "...Prince Wayne is over there."

"Is this the West City representative we've heard so much about ?"

kamil urged Wayne, and what Wayne saw was a man slightly older than Wayne. The name is Oleum. The young genius who sits as the representative of the western city of Roynock.

"--Long time no see, Oleom-sama."

Kamil, who was leading them, stood in front of them and bowed respectfully. "Oh, it's been a while, Kamil." said Oleom in a slow, cautious tone. He also remembers Kamil, Agata's assistant.

"It seems that you are in good health. Is Lord Agata doing well?"

 “Yes, he is fine. Yes, thanks to you, I'm doing fine.”

"That's good news... but I don't remember inviting you here today?"

" Huh... I am pleased to introduce you to a man who is very much suited to this fine occasion."

Kamil's gaze urged Wayne to take a step forward.

 “I am Wayne Salema Alvarest, Crown Prince of Natra Kingdom.”