Episode 133: Marriage report
On the way back to the Roccia region, I decided to stop by Nonette's home country.
On my way there, I prioritized arriving at the Knights' Kingdom and passed by, but I had to talk to King Chorex about the Feronya region, which combines the territory of the former Ferokony and Prunya countries.
Incidentally, I also have to tell you that I married Palvera.
When I think about the uproar after announcing my marriage, I feel a little depressed. I'm sure he's going to get teased a lot.
We entered the royal castle of Nonette's home country and immediately had a meeting with King Chorex.
Gathered in the throne room were myself, Palvera, Familis, King Chorex, Duke Avukolo, Futtero, Salcasimo, and several guards.
I learned after becoming a lord that a ruler's time is precious.
In order to avoid delaying King Chorex's work, I concisely informed him of the events that have taken place since the series of battles between Ferokony and Purnya.
"--So, Palbella and I have become a couple."
When the report was concluded, the members of the Nonette country appeared to be suffering from headaches.
After that, King Cholex was the first to speak.
"It's about the results of the war, it's about the marriage report. Why are the news from Milimos always asking for consent after the fact?"
"I'm sorry. Due to a series of emergencies, it's difficult to discuss things in advance."
I had my hands full just dealing with this series of events, so I tended to put off reporting to King Cholex.
If I could easily communicate with him via email or SNS like I did in my previous life, King Chorex might not have suffered, but since we live in a world where we don't have that kind of technology and communication conditions are poor, it can't be helped if we're late in letting him know. .
As I was making excuses in my head, Palvera walked up to my side and bowed to King Chorex.
"Nice to meet you again, I'm Palbella, Milimos-kun's wife. Thank you very much, father-in-law."
“Father-in-law!?”
King Cholex is at a loss for words after being called father-in-law by Pulvera.
The words of the second daughter of a large country probably had a strong impact on him because he was the king of a small country.
Duke Avkoro begins to speak in place of King Cholex, who is at a loss for words.
“If Milimos and you got married, does that mean that the country of Nonette will fall under the umbrella of the knight country?”
It's a natural question, but Palvera shakes her head.
"There's no need for that. Because this marriage is not a marriage of convenience, but a marriage of love."
"...Um, what do you mean?"
``It is not the ``right thing to do'' to attach the intentions of the family or country to the outcome of love affairs between individuals.''
I also agree with Parvera's opinion.
We can see from TV dramas and friendships that relationships tend to break down when other people's thoughts are involved.
In any case, the way Palvera is saying it now, it seems like he's saying that in the case of a political marriage, it's okay to include family and national considerations.
As I was having doubts about that, King Cholex, who had recovered from his speechlessness, muttered in an exhausted tone.
“Following Solerina, Milimos is also a love marriage…”
I feel like someone has told me that I made a mistake in my education.
No, King Chorex is smiling bitterly, so maybe he's paranoid now.
As I was wondering how someone would take it, someone made a comment that didn't seem to be able to read the atmosphere in the room. It's Sarcasimo.
"I shouldn't care about Milimos's marriage. What we should talk about now is how to treat the Heartaut country, which has become a vassal state, and who will rule the new territory."
Putting aside the fact that he couldn't read the atmosphere, it was a fair opinion for Sarcasimo.
In order to become suitable for the top position in the military, he may have been kept under control by Alectem from the time he became field marshal until now.
"Let's start by talking about the Heartaut country."
After King Chorex made his declaration, he told me what he had discussed with King Quercea IV of the Hartaut country while I was busy governing the Feronya region and talking to the Knights.
"The country of Hartaut has become a vassal state of the country of Nonette, but it is geographically far from this royal castle. Therefore, it seems that they want to rule the country in cooperation with Milimos, the lord of the neighboring land."
Earlier, I recalled that the communication situation in this world was bad, so I can understand that idea.
A vassal country must basically act according to the wishes of its master.
However, it would take extra time to visit Nonette's royal castle, which is far away.
Therefore, I, the prince of the Nonette country who lives near the territory, will be seen as the representative of King Chorex, and my ideas will be the wishes of the Nonette country. This minimizes transmission delays due to distance.
The dimensions are probably something like this.
However, there are two problems with this strategy.
“If I accept the opinion of the Heartaut country, my opinion will be perceived as the opinion of the Nonette country, and the Heartaut country will effectively become a vassal state of the Rocha region, not the Nonette country, right?”
When I pointed out the problem, King Cholex nodded, saying he understood.
“However, it is also true that there are so many advantages that they cancel out the disadvantages proposed by Milimos.”
“Advantages?”
While I couldn't think of anything, Duke Avkoro told me with a wry smile.
“The one who will actually help the Heartaut country will be the Rocha region, considering the territory's productive capacity.In that case, it would be easier if Milimos, the lord of that region, was at the helm. Moreover, Milimos is knowledgeable about other territories through his work in governing Ambitos and Feronia.I predict that there is a high possibility that he will come up with a way for the Heartaut and Nonette countries to develop together from various angles.''
It's a long and plausible explanation, but what it boils down to is ``It's a hassle, so let's force it on Milimos.''
I would like to refuse because I don't want to be bothered, but I was the one who won the war and made the Heartaut country a vassal state. If you think that it is necessary to clean up the mess, it is inevitable that you will shoulder the hardships.
"I understand. Now, I'll let you do what I want with the Heartout country."
"...I'll leave it to you, but please don't do anything unreasonable."
Once we received the order from King Chorex, the story of arriving in the Heartaut country ended.
Now, the next topic is who will rule the Feronya region.
The candidate is a child of King Cholex who has not received any territory.
In other words, there are four people: Futtero, who is good at diplomacy, twin sisters Gante and Carino, and Salcasimo, who works as a marshal.
Previously, when discussing who would rule the Ambitose region, Gangte and Karino were reluctant to run the territory.
Is it because of that fact? The two of them were not present at the discussion to decide the lord.
Assuming that these two are not even among the candidates, the candidates will be narrowed down to either Futtero or Salcasimo.
Well then, which one is more suitable?
Although the Feronya region is a vassal state of the Heartout country, it is an enclave surrounded on all sides by other countries. If you want to rule there, you have to do so while considering the balance with the surroundings.
Considering this, Futtero, who is strong in diplomacy, is suitable for the position.
However, because the land is surrounded by other countries, military power is necessary. If you don't have the strength to fight, it will be difficult to meet the demands of your opponent.
In that case, Sarcasimo, who is supposed to have received training as a field marshal, would be hesitant to completely exclude him from the list of candidates.
What is King Cholex's decision?
"I'll leave it to Futtero to rule his territory."
As I was convinced that it was a reasonable decision, King Cholex continued to speak.
“However, please do the governance work jointly with Milimos.”
Before I could ask a question about the additional matters, Salkajimo started protesting to King Chorex.
"Why! Why not me!"
From the strength of his words, it seemed that Sarcasimo himself believed that he would be chosen as the lord.
In response to the protests, King Chorex tells Salkajimo to admonish him.
``The difference between Futtero and Salcasimo was so small that I had a hard time deciding which one to choose as my lord.''
That statement was a bit of a shock to me.
However, while I don't know how Sarcasimo works after becoming a marshal, King Chorex does. That difference probably leads to the difference in evaluation.
After learning that there was no difference between him and Futtero, Salcasimo further intensified his protest.
“Then even if you leave it to me!”
"Wait. There's only one reason why Futtero was given the upper hand."
"What is it!?"
"I told you earlier that the government of his land should be 'jointly with Milimos'. So, I ask you the opposite question: Sarcasimo. Can you cooperate with Milimos without any ambivalence?"
Sarcasimo should have answered King Cholex's question immediately, even if it was a lie.
However, as a result of hesitating, he proved that he did not want to collaborate with me.
Taking that as an answer, King Chorex spoke.
"That's why I can't leave it to Sarcasimo. Do you understand?"
"……Yes, I understand"
Sarcasimo bowed to King Chorex, his face distorted in frustration. Then, as I looked up at him, he glared at me for just a moment.
I don't know what kind of feelings that came from, but I wanted him to understand that this was the reason why he couldn't become a lord.
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