I'm not sure what to make of it.

　When the shocking reality was revealed that the Kingdom of Elgrande, which was ostensibly promoting trade with foreign countries and the flow of people, technology, and culture with a seemingly carefree ease, was actually being targeted by its trading partners as a country to be invaded, Diana turned the conversation back to the current palace. "To be honest," she said.

To be honest, it was predicted at the time that rapid internationalization would have some serious effects on domestic politics. As Keith said, the Kingdom of Ergeland is fundamentally tolerant of different cultures, but since the unification of the peninsula, relations with so-called "other countries" have been cut off for more than 200 years. Since the ban was suddenly lifted, it was inevitable that some people, especially those who have been stressing the importance of the kingdom's unique culture, would protest.
But to be frank, there was not enough time left in the Kingdom of Ergeland at the time to explain the situation to all the important nobles in the country and get them to accept it. At any rate, after ten years of restricted trade, the Empire of Stanza was elated and said, "The Kingdom of Ergeland must have harmful intentions toward Stanza if it refuses to trade with us so much. His country is an enemy nation' and was on the verge of attacking us. Anyway, the first priority was to stop Stanza's movement.
"It's a total ban on free trade without any domestic unity. In addition to the benefits for national security, it was expected that the changes in the country would not always be for the better,......, but now, almost eighty years later, the situation is unavoidably difficult.

　The breathless commentary of the Crester siblings was met with a silent nod of approval from the others. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, please do not hesitate to contact us.
　Raia exhaled deeply and opened her mouth.

In fact, the level of industry and culture in the Kingdom of Ergeland has improved significantly over the past eighty years due to free trade and the ease with which people can come and go. If you only look at it that way, it's true that this country has developed greatly.
The problem is that behind the scenes, there has been a division of the people - more specifically, a psychological gap between the old nobles and the common people.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

It's a good idea to take a look at the information that's available on the web, as well as the information that's not available on the internet. By opening up the country and slowly encouraging internationalization, the people's own economic, productive, and technological capabilities have increased to a degree far beyond anything seen before. They no longer needed the protection of the aristocracy, and in the case of large merchant families, the owner and his family could earn a huge income without having to work, and even live a more opulent life than the poor aristocracy.
The distance between the aristocracy and the people seems to have gotten closer in that way. ......
"It's not about distance, it's about the so-called skeleton of the status system. As Shayla knows, until about a hundred years ago, the status system in this country was much more fixed than it is now. There were royalty, nobility, and the general populace. The nobility was further divided into six ranks, and people usually lived according to their status until they died. The royal family ruled the country, and the nobles supported the royal family as the ruling class, conducting politics to improve the lives of the people, and the people supported the nobles by paying taxes. It's a good idea to have a good relationship with your family members.
...... I've heard that story before.
Yeah. But since the lifting of the ban on trade eighty years ago, there has been a rapid increase in the number of people who can improve their lives on their own without the help of the nobility. When people don't need to be ruled by the aristocracy, but rather feel it as a fetter, the status system will cease to exist. The meaning of the status of 'nobility' will disappear, even if it remains in form.

　Leticia nodded repeatedly at the exchange between Deanna and Shayla.

This is why the old nobles can't do the same as before. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at .......
I agree with you, Letty. --But unfortunately, there are not many old noblemen who are as flexible in their thinking as Count Keel. It's a rare breed, if you ask me. Most of the old aristocrats are unaware that their status is becoming a skeleton and continue to cling to their position as the ruling class, relying only on their own bloodline and history. The more the aristocrats cling to their vested interests, the more they lose the hearts and minds of the people who have been empowered by their own power to create a new era. --That is the psychological gap between the nobility and the people that Yolanda-san mentioned.
In order to stop this, the controversial 'knighthood system' was started.

　I'm sure you've heard of it, but I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it," said Alford, who was born into the Swoon family and is a great scholar of history. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.

It can be thought that the struggle between the conservatives and the innovators began in earnest with the implementation of the "knighthood system," but the system was also intended to protect the old aristocrats. The system was also intended to protect the old aristocrats, who were newly knighted and given the status and position of nobility. In other words, it brought back the 'reality' to the status of nobility, which had almost become a skeleton, and raised the social value of the 'nobility' itself.
In addition to this, there was also the idea of bringing the psychological distance between the nobility and the people, which had been diverging, closer by welcoming the people of merit as new nobles. ...... If anything, this may have made things worse.
I'm sure you're not the only one.
Keith, I think you're misunderstanding something.　It's not like we have some special ability to see everything in the future. It's just that we've got brains that spin for nothing. There's no way we can perfectly predict the minds of thousands and thousands of people over the generations.

　The human mind is difficult. It's not necessarily something that can be solved with logic alone, because there are certain emotions that you can't control even if you know what you're doing. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, and how you're going to get there.

It's been a little more than fifty years since the knighthood system was fully implemented. In the current royal court, the new aristocrats have been criticized for their disregard for tradition, vandalism of important cultural assets, and mismanagement of territories, and if anything, the conservatives seem to have the upper hand, but not long ago, the innovators were in the groove and the conservatives could barely breathe. That was a while ago, before we were born. In this way, the times and people's minds change from time to time. It's not that perfect prediction is impossible, but rather that it's a waste of time to make predictions in the first place. We have to be flexible and adapt to the changes of the times.
"I see. So that's the main reason why the Earls of Clester have always maintained a neutral position?
It's not the only reason, but it's one of them.
It's not only that, but there are other reasons as well. ...... But if it's important to be able to assess people's thoughts and political trends as they change from era to era, and to be able to respond flexibly, then it was a bad idea to create such a palace. It's probably the ...... worst kind of bad move.

　Juke, who had been silently listening to the words flying back and forth since the conversation had returned to the present, spoke gravely. Edward and Keith interrupted their conversation and looked at Juke.

The more people gather, male or female, the more trouble there will be, of course. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at .......
I'll tell you about the faction warfare that broke out in the palace later. If the current palace was only to satisfy the selfishness of the Ministry of the Interior and His Majesty, to confuse the government and cause suffering to the people, the Prime Minister and Lord Alford would have risked their lives to stop it. The fact that Uncle Volz and Alford tacitly approved of it means that there was certainly merit in opening the palace last spring, right?
I'm sure you've heard of it.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life. If the balance of power between the conservatives and the innovators is overwhelmingly unbalanced, that's a different story, but as Ed said earlier, right now the conservatives are slightly ahead, and the balance of power between the two sides is about the same. If they decide on a queen in such a situation, the current equilibrium will suddenly collapse and the conflict may surface. It would be fine if the two sides were to argue only within the palace, but the "extremists" on both sides who have risen to prominence in the last twenty years or so have taken a hard-line stance, ready to fight. With other countries watching vigilantly for an opportunity to invade, a flashy civil war would only give them an excuse to do what they want. Juke's queen couldn't make a decision right now, both from the standpoint of internal politics and national security.


...... If you want to fight so badly, why don't you give up your nobility and move to Stanza? You can enjoy the real thrill of warfare on the front lines because you are obligated to serve in the military there.

　Edward chuckled at Deanna's strong sarcasm. I think she is trying to say that those who thoughtlessly bring up the word "war" only want to beat their opponents with force, not that they want to stand on the front lines, but of course Deanna knows this and is being sarcastic.
　Alford laughed lightly as well, and then his expression changed to a serious one.

"Neither you nor I could have foreseen how a palace of unparalleled scale would turn out. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. In the event you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: ....... But...
In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, please do not hesitate to contact us. I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.　What was the atmosphere of the inner palace like when it was first established?

　When the conversation finally returned to the palace itself, Diana turned to Raia, Yolanda and Leticia. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. At the time when Diana entered the palace, there was a serious problem that Liliane and other radical conservatives were mistreating and sometimes even directly harming the side chambers of innovators and new nobles, and she was focused only on that, but how did such a situation come about in the first place? The only way to find out is to ask the people involved.
　In response to Deanna's question, the three "named" people exchanged glances, and first, Raia straightened her back and spoke up.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. Of course, there was a difference in position between those of us with names and the rest of us, but that was the only difference.
The first to enter the new palace were the four of us, including Liliane. Then, almost without delay, there were families who wished to take their daughters as concubines. Most of them were daughters of families close to Liliane's family, the Landrose family, but there were also a few from innovative families who joined the court. ...... I believe Sophia entered the palace around this time as well, didn't she?
Yes, she did. But Sophia and Liliane weren't like that when they first came to the palace. She didn't take to me very well, but when we had tea parties with other "famous" people, she would smile at Raia and Yolanda with a lovely smile.
"Speaking of a tea party for the 'famous', did you have one the day after I entered the palace?
Yes. Until Liliane's behavior became too much for us, we used to have a tea party for the "named" once or twice a month. They were usually the brainchild of Raia or Yolanda.
That's right. I'm sure you'll learn from them.

I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this. As expected of the "flower of society", she is the best in the world at manipulating soft power.
　The two "social flowers" nodded vaguely with a blank face at Diana's heartfelt praise.

In the early days of the palace, it was ....... It was enough to maintain harmony in the palace. Some of the unnamed concubines had families whose titles were higher than that of the Counts of Kiel, but that did not mean that they would show off their family status and belittle Letty. I think most of them kept their families separate, their families as their families and the hierarchy in the palace as the hierarchy.
It was about a month after the establishment of the ...... palace that things started to go wrong, when not only the daughters of the so-called old families, but also daughters from the families that had become nobles through the "knighthood system" began to come in as concubines. Even so, in the beginning, there was no overt harassment, and at most, it was awkward to the point of being distant when we met in the hallway. Once things started to go bad, the relationship between the side chambers deteriorated like a rolling slope. ......
"It was around this time that the ranking of the side chambers began to intensify. In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it to make a lot of money. There were times when Raia and Yolanda gently admonished Liliane, who was at the center of this movement. ......
I'm not sure what to make of that. I think it is rather appropriate to rank the members of the entourage according to the "rank" of the family. ....... It was a good argument, and a good argument.
In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. But I was rebuffed with, 'Those who are in the top position have the responsibility to manage those below them.
That's when I realized. "Then I realized that it was getting to the point where nothing we said was going to make a difference.

　Leticia shook her head again and again in front of the two bitter faces.

But you two have been working in secret. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: .......
I also sent a letter to your father to express my concerns." "After I took office, I checked the Chief Magistrate's office and found a large number of sealed letters in the back of the cupboard. Most of them were dated from early summer to summer, and when I looked at their contents, I found that they were mainly from the entourage of newly-emerging noble families, writing to their parents' families about the current state of the palace. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
...... So it was the former High Priestess Maris who crushed it.
I'm not surprised, because I had a hunch.

　I'm not surprised, because I've always had a hunch. Deanna also nodded with a difficult look.

I'm not surprised at all because I've always felt the same way. It is not hard to imagine that if Master Liliane had started something similar, she would have squashed the criticism as a matter of course.
I'm not sure what to make of this.

　Edward's words caught my attention. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm sure that the Countess of Crestor was the first family, aside from the Peony family, to have a full understanding of the current state of the palace.
"Wow. ......
In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to make sure you're getting the most out of your time. I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm not sure what to make of that. The balance of power between the concubines affects the politics of the outer court, but it is still a "private" court. --Even if the Cresta family is involved, it won't be a violation of the agreement.

　Alford began in a grave tone. I'm not sure what to make of that.

I've noticed, of course, your Excellency, but I've also noticed that the more entourages there are, the more strange the palace becomes. Although the palace is basically a men's prison, the Royal Court Knights guard the entrances and exits, and many of them are familiar with the members of the King's Kingsguard. You can hear from them, and His Excellency was aware that the number of consultations he received from the families of his entourage was increasing day by day. Putting all these things together, I can vaguely see that there seems to be a deepening conflict between conservatives and innovators among the entourage members of the Imperial Household. However, before the summer, I had not actually been able to enter the inner court, and without seeing and understanding the situation firsthand, I could not take the next step. --In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do. I'm sure you'll understand.



　No matter how many rumors there are about the "king of the underworld who controls the evil of the kingdom," the Crester family is currently a member of a respectable old noble family that has been anointed for over 300 years. Although it is not well known to the general public, the Crester family is in fact one of the largest aristocracies in the country, holding the second largest number of territories after the royal family and the Dukes of Mondria. --If the daughter of the Count's family is nominated as his side wife, he will not be able to simply raise her to the king as the "I" of the royal family and ask her how she is, as is the case with a normal side wife. The Prime Minister and his senior advisors would have to gather to discuss the matter.

This must've been a golden opportunity for you. Honestly speaking, if there was anyone who could do something about the current situation where the details of the palace could not be ascertained from the outside, it would be the Cresters, who could cut through all common sense and aristocratic reason. If Miss Deanna were to enter the palace as a concubine, at the very least, she could establish a hotline with the outside world through the Darkness. If we can find out even a little bit about what's going on in the inner palace, the outer court can take countermeasures.
"That's one thing, but that's not the only thing. If you just want a direct line to the Darkness, you don't need to make Diana the Red Rose. I'm not sure what you're talking about. I'm sure you're not the only one who's had it.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more information on this subject in the future. --I'm sure the outer court would be happy with that. It is true that if the outer court was in such a situation, the offer from your father's friend to make me his wife would have been a boon.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.　Even if it is impossible to do so officially, it would have been nice if the Prime Minister or Alford could have personally explained the current situation and told you what they wanted from you. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, please do not hesitate to contact us. ...... Ah, there was another sheet attached with a list of items to be prepared for entering the palace?
No way. Are you sure, Dee?

　This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your time with your family. Deanna was rather impressed and looked up at Rita.

You remember very well, Rita. I honestly only remember your mother trying to smash a vase of flowers on your father's head when she lost her temper over the notice. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I've been so impressed with your work.
...... Master Elizabeth was truly terrifying at that moment.
"I was rather seriously worried that your father's life would come to an end.
In all seriousness, it is unlikely that an imperial decree will be revoked if the head of the family loses his life, so even if your mother had cracked your father's head open, it would have been impossible to stop me from entering the palace.
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If it worked, some of the previous generations would have already decided to 'pretend to be dead'.
It's a shame we have to look so bad, isn't it?
"......, Dee. Edward, you're missing the point.

　This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with us. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Sir Knight. I agree with Rita. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.
"No, ...... Master Shayla. You are right, but this was the Prime Minister's concern.

　Alford modestly countered, his large body shrinking.

It is a well-known fact that the members of the Cresters are, to a greater or lesser extent, deeply compassionate and good-natured people who cannot refuse a request. If you explain the current situation of the palace and ask for their help, even unofficially, they will never refuse. --That would be to cut off their path of retreat from the start.
"...... In other words, His Highness welcomed Dee into the palace with only cursory formalities, and left all the decisions to the Cresters by letting them see the palace "as it is". You mean you're leaving all the decisions to the Cresters?　So that if the family decides to leave everything behind, they will not have to worry about the royal court.
"That's what His Highness said. "Crestor is not a house of public affairs. This is the best place to start.
I see. ....... Well, that's certainly a thoughtful thing to say. ......

I'll tell you what. This is why I don't trust noblemen who are good at talking.

　Just as Shayla was about to pull away in agreement, Kai's voice fell from above with a sound clearer than ever. At the same time, there was a deep, heavy pressure from the ceiling.
　As Edward, Alford, and Chris, the three combatants, as well as the three "famous" ones who had never been in combat, rolled their eyes and looked up at the ceiling, Kai's words continued.

Only those who don't know anything about Diana personally can call that "caring". The Prime Minister, as well as Mr. Alford, must have known Deanna as "Deanna", not as the "Countess of Crester". --He would've known. I don't care if I explained it to her beforehand or not, if she knew about the current situation in the palace, she would never throw away her position as the first in line to the side.
"Kai ......
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. I'm not going to say that you really meant what you said when you said that Diana's entry into the palace would at least establish a hotline to the outside world. I'm sure you and the Prime Minister were thinking it too. You and the Prime Minister must have been thinking, "If we give Diana the Red Rose Room, she'll be the first in line to improve the situation in the palace.

　Alford gulped and fell silent. Kai's words were filled with an air that did not allow for a perfunctory, verbal denial.

I'm not judging you for having secret expectations of Deanna. If you know Deanna, I think it's natural for you to think that way. --But don't use the sophistry of "caring" to cover up the fact that you put pressure on Deanna without saying anything. No matter how you put it, it won't change the reality that this country has thrown its future in the hands of a single girl, without taking any of the steps it should have taken. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.
...... Kai, that's enough.
It's not good. This is non-negotiable.

　Despite his light tone, Kai's voice sounded incredibly heavy. Deanna stared at the ceiling, at a loss for words, as she realized that he was really angry.
　In the meantime, Kai's words echoed incessantly.



"So that if the Cresta family decides to withdraw from everything, the royal court won't have to worry about it"?　Isn't that kind of pretense called "pretense"? You were implicitly convinced of Diana's devotion. You just wanted an excuse to justify your reliance on that devotion by saying that you could have run away at any time. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: ....... I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

　What was there was just plain anger because he cared for Deanna to no end. The truth that only Kai, who has been watching over Deanna's past and has no obligation to the kingdom, can say leaves Deanna and everyone else speechless.
　The first person to speak out in the heavy air was....

I'm sorry about ....... All of the mismanagement of the outer court was due to my inadequacy and immaturity as king. Your criticism is justified, but please do not blame Alford further. If that's not enough, I'd like to hear what you have to say.

　Juke's eyes were sincere. It was impossible for him and Kai to see eye to eye, but as he looked straight up at the ceiling, the pressure that Kai had been exerting on him eased slightly.
　Next came Sirius's voice, which was more of an exasperated one.

We thank you for saying what we can't say on our behalf. But it's time for you to retract that unnecessary pressure. We've been going off on a tangent and we're not moving forward. Isn't that the subject of today's meeting?
That's what I wanted to know. What I wanted to know in the first place was where Master Liliane's excessive exclusivism began.

　When Deanna agreed with Sirius, the pressure from above completely disappeared. I'm not sure what to make of that.

In the event you've got any questions regarding where by and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: ....... In the beginning of the palace, Liliane took a somewhat negative stance towards the innovators, but did not take any significant action. I'm sure you'll agree that it was only after many of the newer noblemen's daughters began to enter the palace that the hard-line ranking of side chambers, blatant mistreatment and violent acts became more prominent.
Yes, that is correct.
In the beginning, even though she hated innovation, she didn't seem like someone who would go to such extremes. ......
I agree with you. I think so too. Even though he disliked the innovators, I felt that he was trying to live a safe life, to the extent that he would even engage in small talk with me.
...... That's tricky.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm not sure what to make of this.

It was the same with Sophia-sama. I'm sure there were parts of her behavior that could have been taken to extremes, but the actions of someone who thought she was going to this extent escalated to the point where no one could stop her. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. I think it's similar to .......
Yeah. ...... Yeah, I guess so.

　Nodding deeply and profoundly. Deanna looked around at everyone.

I think I've already told you that there was a shadow of an unknown person behind the series of incidents that began with Sophia's outburst around winter. In that incident, four people died of unknown causes, including the three ...... people chosen to carry out the crime, Normard Ortier. In order to ensure that their deaths are not in vain, we must not let it happen again.

　Each of them silently nodded their heads with determination on their stern faces. Deanna took a deep breath.

I've been wondering about Shayla's point as well. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. --But if it's not your own decision, but someone else's, then it's a very different story.
...... So it's not the extremists that we should really be confronting, but the people behind them.
Yes, Your Majesty. --No, perhaps there is another agenda behind the extremely aggressive and hard-line advocates, whether conservative or innovative.
"Are you saying that the factional warfare that's currently unfolding in the Kingdom of Elgrand itself may have been deliberately caused by someone else's agenda?
I'm not sure. Yes, brother. ...... Do you think I'm being too perceptive?
No. If you're looking at the current state of the ...... kingdom overall, you should consider all possibilities. It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this, because you're probably going to have a hard time outsmarting someone who's treating this kingdom like a game board.

As a descendant of the Wise Men, Edward's words are strangely persuasive.
　It's hard to outsmart someone who treats you like an idiot.

So the first thing we need to do now is to find out what happened to Master Liliane?
"No, Raia. No, Ria. As was the case with Master Sophia, if we make any inadvertent moves, we might end up hiding our movements.
"But, Yolanda. But Yolanda, is there anything else we can do besides keep an eye on Master Liliane's movements?
There may be ......, Letty.

　Slowly, slowly.
　Slowly, slowly, gathering her thoughts, Deanna spun her words.

I'm sure you're aware of that, but I'm not.　...... Actually, I've been wondering about that. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.

The eyes of the three 'named' people widened. Nodding her head, Diana turned to Shayla.

I'm sure you're aware that the reason Shayla entered the palace was because she was offered a substantial subsidy if she joined the palace as a concubine.
"Yes, yes, ......, it was called a 'provision money'. My family is not the only one who received money. I believe Riddile also said that she decided to become a lady's maid because of the money.
I'm sure you've heard of it. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I've been so impressed with your work. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who would like to know more about this.


That's how it was. In fact, I remember thinking that what the Ministry of the Interior said was not entirely out of line, since Shayla was chosen from among the members of her entourage who had gathered like that.
"...... Yeah. It's not completely out of line, so even though it seemed unnatural from the usual behavior of the Ministry of the Interior, I was convinced that it was possible. --isn't that similar?　This exquisite flow that smokes out the slightest discomfort.

　A quiet chuckle falls from the ceiling. --As expected of a capable secret agent, he understood the story quickly.

I see.　Even if you want to make Ms. Lillian run away, you have to have an outward motive to make her suspicious. The quickest way to do that is to send a large number of new noblemen, whom she dislikes, to her palace. The only person who can do that is the Ministry of the Interior... or, to put it another way, someone in the enemy's circle who can manipulate the Ministry of the Interior's movements?
That's what I meant. It's not certain, of course, but ...... I think it's possible to secretly search for that "someone" with the help of everyone here.

　He looked around at everyone again.
　Deanna looked around at everyone again and suggested something that we could do.

If the Ministry of the Interior does not approve of your request, you will have to go to the Ministry of the Interior. If the Ministry of Home Affairs was involved, we will also look into that person. Once I have all the information, I will give the summary to the Crester family and share it with the Outer Court. If we can find out who was the main person who arranged for the new noble families to enter the palace and what the Ministry of the Interior was doing at the time, we should be able to uncover some new facts.
That's right. I think it's necessary to strike at the root of the problem at this point, so as not to escalate the factional conflict any further.

　Yolanda immediately agreed with me. I had recently learned that Yolanda, a perfect, ladylike, beautiful woman who always had a gentle smile on her face, actually had a surprisingly belligerent side. Her boldness often pushes everyone forward, especially in situations like this.
　Following Yolanda's agreement, one after another, the people who had gathered there voiced their approval.

I'm sure we can help you with that.
I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.
As long as you share the information with us, we'll leave the investigation of the outer court to you. The Ministry of the Interior often assigns chores to the Outer Palace, which allows us to go deeper.
"The King's Kingsguard can also help you if you just want to spy on them and find out their friendships secretly. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. If we work together, we can cover a rather large area.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... It's good to have more friends, isn't it?
Last year was really tough,.......

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this. It's not hard to see that all of them were quite reckless. When you think about it, no matter how complicated the matter you are investigating, just having a friend who can help you makes all the difference in how you feel about the problem.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'll try. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this. ...... The only thing I can do at this stage is to pretend to be a puppet so as not to alarm the Ministry of the Interior.
That's also an important role, sir.
I'm sure you're aware of the fact that Juke has been able to turn some heads in the House of Lords. I've been trying to distract them with my lord and father from time to time, but it's still too risky to completely part company with them now. There are too few complete allies of the Juke King in the Outer Court. Especially on the side of the sentence.
The only complete allies of His Majesty's are ......, currently Uncle Volz and the members of the Outer Palace.
The only thing we have going for us is our great talent and our mobility to penetrate every department of the three ministries, and we have no power, which is essential for running a government. His Excellency the Prime Minister also specializes in negotiation skills, so if he were to wield unreasonable power, the balance of power in the Outer Palace might collapse at once. I'd like to bring in an entire department with a certain amount of power to my side.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who would like to side with the king but can't openly say so because of the organization they belong to ....... I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it.
"The problem is that neither the Outer Palace nor the King's Kingsguard have the manpower or time to spend on individual approaches.
That's the point. ....... I've been trying to reach out to people who have a secret relationship with us.
In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. Even if he were to become His Majesty's ally, he would not fit the condition of 'having a reasonably strong power' that Keith-sama mentioned.
"We need to find Juke's allies in parallel with the investigation of the Ministry of the Interior. Without more allies, he won't be able to do what he wants to do.
Before that, His Majesty is in danger. First and foremost, there's life.

　Many of the people who are currently promoting Juke as "king" are part of the same faction that raised Juke to be a convenient and obedient existence. In short, they are not interested in how Juke himself wants to lead the country, they just wanted a puppet to give them a stamp of approval for what they want to do. After his accession to the throne, Juke's only strong objection to them was that they could decide the queen at will, but other than that, he was generally a yes man, so he was willing to tolerate a few unexpected things.
　I can't help but wonder what will happen to the inconvenient doll if they find out that Juke is aware of the "strings" attached to his body and is secretly working to break them. It's scary. With the existence of the palace, if you're not careful, you can impregnate one of the concubines at random, pretend that she is Juke's child and have the right to the throne, and then "dispose" of the old "doll" and replace it with a new one. And then, when the old doll was no longer useful, he would "dispose" of it and replace it with a new one. --In order to protect Juke's life, he should not take the initiative as the king just yet.

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.

But, Deanna. But Deanna, we can't take our time. You can't keep using the Red Rose as a cover to run away from the biggest problem in the palace. This is something that requires an imperial decree from His Majesty, so you have to take control of the Outer Palace to some extent before that limit comes.
In the end, that's the biggest problem. ....... It depends on the performance of His Majesty and myself, but I have a feeling that we have one or two years left to keep it.
The time limit is the spring of the year after next. Do you think you can make it before then?
There's almost nothing we can do to help you with this. ...... The most we can do is ask your father to be your ally.
In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.　I'm not sure about the Keel family, but it's unlikely that the Eustoles will ever openly stand with the royal family, at least not in your father's generation.

I'm not sure what to make of this. She tilted her head and inquired.



"Um, ......, what were you talking about earlier, ......?
"Hmm?　Oh, you know, about the time limit on Shayla's reign as queen.
"Yes?

　It's not often that Shayla, who is well aware of her position, stands out by shouting.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

"You're jumping the gun there!
No, I think that's where this whole palace is going to end up. In the end, this discussion is all about how to bring about the birth of the Queen of Shayla without disrupting the country or allowing foreign nations to take advantage of her.
"Yeah, ......?
"I'm going to identify the obstacles to Shayla becoming the rightful queen and come up with a plan to remove them. I've been trying to do that since the beginning, you know?
...... Dee, you're so consistent in that way.
There's no need or reason to be shaky. I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to know more about this.
I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. In the event that you've got a lot of money to spend, you'll be able to take advantage of it.
...... I know of other people who would be willing to be teachers. I'll ask her once and if she agrees, I'll let you all know.

　Mrs. Magnum seemed to have intended to do so from the start, and her words were without hesitation. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. ...... Human beings are such creatures that they forget the heat in their throats as time passes.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this topic in the coming weeks. In the event that you're a member of a family with a history of three hundred years, it's normal that if a daughter of an ancient count family enters the Red Rose Room, unless there's something wrong with her, she'll stay on as a regular queen.
"I feel that I was helped by the bad reputation of my family. In a sense, it seems that the common sense that it is not good to have the daughter of the 'king of the underworld who controls the evil of the kingdom' as the regular queen worked in our favor.

　With no easy way to decide on a queen, the most effective way to buy time is to create a situation where the king is attracted to a girl who has problems that would make her unfit to be a queen. In this regard, Diana was the daughter of the Countess of Crester, whose reputation was at an all-time high, and the rumors that circulated about her were all bad, making her the perfect candidate to become the queen. For this reason, Deanna and Juke have been working together since the end of last year, and have been carrying out what they call the "red rose and good friends, what about the full queen? In fact, the fact that Deanna, who doesn't like to be conspicuous, went to the trouble of exposing her face to watch the game with Juke was part of that strategy.

In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site.
In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it to make a lot of money.
"That would be difficult. It may be that we, the famous ones, can leave like that, but ...... the others.
I'm sure not all of them want to come in the first place. I'm sure there are many people out there who would like to be a part of the family.
"......, but Your Majesty has no intention of having a side wife, right?
Yes, I do. Just between you and me, ......, if Shayla and I don't have a child, I'm not going to have a concubine. If I can't have children, I'll accept it as the fate of the Elgrand royal family and find a way to end the monarchy in my generation.

　Juke's quiet but heavy words were filled with such determination. Shayla looked at Juke with moist eyes, and Juke gently held Shayla's hand.
　The future king and his wife are steadily deepening their bond. As everyone watched warmly, Diana smiled and nodded.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
That's right. I'm sure you can think of something.
The more ideas you have, the deeper you can go with this kind of plan.

　Yolanda and Laetitia nodded in agreement.
　The more ideas we have, the deeper we can go.

I'm not sure if you've heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it. It's a good idea to take a look at the information on the web to get a better idea of what you are looking for. At the same time, I will be working at the Outer Palace. At the same time, in the outer court, you will make an ally of His Majesty. ...... In the inner court, you will educate Shayla as a regular queen. --Is that all you have to say?
I think so.
It's going to be a lot busier than I thought.
The more time we have, the clearer our objectives will be.

The three "Named" nodded their heads firmly. Shayla also stood up and bowed to the three and Master Magnum.

Sheila stood up and bowed to them and to Master Magnum, "I apologize for the inconvenience, but please help me to be worthy of standing beside you.
"Don't worry, Master Shayla. If you have the will, you can manage almost anything.
Do it for me, Suzlan.
"Yes, Your Majesty.

　Smiling, Yolanda looked around at Keith and the rest of the outer court.

Please take care of yourselves.
"Thank you for your concern, my dearest Suzuran. I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.　...... We're going to be very busy, Sirius.
Thank you. Let's go over everyone's duty schedule once again.

　Finally, Juke stood up and said.

"Everyone, please. I desperately need your help to lead this country into a better future. --Please join me in ushering in a new era.

　With these words, the meeting came to an end.
　At the same time, it was a battle cry that heralded a new beginning.