206 Episode 14 Crazy




 It was a few months ago.



 The national politics of the Kingdom of Chelda had reached the peak of confusion.

 After desperate persuasion by Carmine and Hoamel, King Hilderic II changed his mind and decided to break the peace treaty and invade after three years of preparation. ......

 He could not wait even three years, and ordered his vassals to hasten their preparations for war.

 Carmine and Hoamel said, "We can't go to war right now. We need three years to prepare," but in other words, "we can start the war as soon as we are ready.

 Therefore, King Hilderic II was trying to finish the preparations for war as soon as possible.

 However, Carmine and Hamel did not give the figure of "three years" without reason.
 They have always been at odds with each other, but ...... both of them came up with the exact same "three years" figure.

 Since they both say three years, three years is absolutely necessary.

 If we try to force it forward, ......
 The decline in national power will accelerate.

 The fall of Teriportania was fatal to the Kingdom of Chelda.

 The loss of the Teriportanian region was fatal to the Kingdom of Cerda, as the mass of refugees worsened the security situation and increased the demand for grain.
 The loss of the breadbasket led to a decline in grain supply.

 As a result, the price of grain skyrocketed several times, and the merchants of the Lemurian Empire who sold cheap grain to the Kingdom of Chelda at high prices reaped the profits.

 If the Lemurian Empire were to impose heavy taxes to prepare for war, it would be obvious that the economy of the Chelda Kingdom would collapse.

 Knowing this, Carmine and Hoamel work together (reluctantly) to stop King Hilderic II.

 The result is a conflict between the king and his vassals.

 Fortunately or unfortunately, in the Kingdom of Cerda, where absolute sovereignty has not been established like in the Lemurian Empire, the two sides are almost as strong as each other.

 ...... But this is not good.
 This is not good, because the officials of the Kingdom of Chelda will not know which side to listen to.

 Each time a decree is issued, it is revoked, and then revoked again.
 This had been going on for several months.





 Meanwhile, Sonia was under house arrest in the house of the Gayseria family in Mauglinia.

 She was under house arrest in the house of the Gayseria family in Mauglinia, ostensibly because of her rude comments to the king: ......
 In fact, Carmine had forced her into the house to prevent her from pouring any more oil on King Hilderic II.

Sonia, let's go in.
"......

 Carmine went into Sonia's private room.  
 Sonia was sitting on the bed in her private room, holding her knees.

 In fact, she was allowed to go out into the garden, because the purpose of the house arrest was to prevent her from meeting the king.
 However, Sonia was either too serious or not in the mood to begin with, so she kept to her private room and only went out for the minimum requirements.

I have something important to tell you.
Have you decided to break off your engagement to ......?

 Sonia was convinced that Hilderick II completely disliked her because of this incident.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

 So it doesn't really matter to Sonia ......, she's just glad she didn't have to marry someone she didn't like.

 If there was any inconvenience, it would be being sent to a monastery.
 I don't think the king's former fiancée will be marrying anyone.
 I can see being sent to a monastery and being kept there for the rest of my life.

 I'll have to say goodbye to the Red Wolves, Sonia thought to herself.

No, the other way around.
"...... backwards?
The marriage has been hastened. The ceremony will take place in three months at the latest.

 Sonia's eyes widened.
 I don't see why the marriage should be accelerated in this climate.

I don't see why we should get married so soon in this climate. ......

 Originally, getting married was no different.
 It's not a big deal from Sonia's point of view because it's only ...... accelerated.

 I'm not sure why, but it made Sonia feel uncomfortable.

What is your intention, sir?
"To strengthen the relationship between my family and His Majesty the King. We are in a situation like this.

 Sonia shook her head.

It is precisely because of this situation that I cannot see your intentions. Right now, your father and the king are supposed to be enemies.
That's the way it's always been. Not anymore.

 Sonia did not immediately understand what Carmine was trying to say or what he wanted.
 But it soon dawned on her.

"No, no way! You're going to side with the King?
"...... I've been the King's vassal from the beginning. I've been his vassal from the start.
It's not what I'm talking about!

 Sonia glared at Carmine.

What the king is trying to do must be stopped. You know this better than anyone! Our country cannot endure any more war! Even if we could, we would be no match for Lemuria! Isn't that why your father was trying to stop the king?

But we can't keep dividing the country forever.

It's ......

 It's true that we can't do anything about it if the country is currently divided.
 If things continue as they are, King Hilderic II may break the peace and start a war without listening to the restraint of his vassals.

 If we are going to be attacked anyway, it might be better to unite the country.
 That's what I'm thinking.

 Sonia was not convinced. ......
 But that was when she thought that Carmine's opinion was not without a point.



"First of all, we must unite the country in order to rebuild.

 That was the gibberish Carmine had let slip.
 It was a casual remark, but Sonia, who was smart enough to know better, took it all in.

"...... put together?
"What's the matter, Sonia?
...... So, that's it.

 Sonia glared at Carmine.

You've promised to help the king on the condition that he removes Hoamel from the palace!

 Carmine gives his full cooperation to King Hilderic II.
 King Hilderick II eliminates Carmine's greatest political enemy, Hoamel.
 As proof of this promise, Sonia marries Hilderick II as a bill.

 This is the structure behind Carmine's sudden change of heart.

Another political battle at a time of national crisis?
That's a mistake. ......
Misunderstanding? What is it then? What is the point of abandoning efforts to persuade Hilderick II to stop his foolish war and, on the contrary, cooperating and then ostracizing the comrades with whom he was in league? Is there a legitimate reason? Please answer me!

 Carmine couldn't argue with Sonia.
 ...... The fact is that Carmine was caught by the fruit of "getting rid of political enemies".

 But as a patriot, ...... precisely because Carmine still wants to think of himself as a "patriot", he cannot choose to affirm without saying anything back.

"In the first place! You're the one who set His Majesty on fire, and that's what got us into this mess in the first place!

I'm just stating the facts! In the first place, who elected a foolish king who decides his policies based on his emotions just because a little girl told him the right thing to do! If it had been His Majesty King Raus I, none of this would have happened!

 That's a bit too much of an overestimation of Raus I.
 But he would have been much better than Hilderic II.

 In fact, during the reign of Raus I, the Kingdom of Cerda was much more developed than it is now, and was on equal footing with the Lemurian Empire.

The fact that I burned the king has nothing to do with the fact that you betrayed Minister Hoamel and followed the foolish king! Why are you digressing? It's probably because you got the point!

Anyway, you should marry His Majesty! Listen to your parents! It's for the good of this country and this family!

 Sonia sniffed.

It's for my own good, isn't it? ...... you traitor.

 Sonia said and left the room without a word.




 Then, against Sonia's will, preparations for the wedding proceeded steadily.
 As the wedding day approached, Sonia's heart began to stagnate.

I don't want to get married.

 Originally, Sonia did not like Hilderic II.
 Now she hated him so much that the thought of his face made her want to vomit.

 She would rather have the slug ring than have Hilderick II's child.

 Of course, if it was for the sake of the country or the family, she would have swallowed her tears and married him.
 Sonia was born as a noblewoman, so she was prepared to do so.

 But ...... her own marriage is linked to the destruction of the country.
 The Kingdom of Chellda is no match for the Lemurian Empire.

 If we wage a foolish war, we will be defeated and eventually destroyed.
 And that would be the end of House Gethseria.

 Sonia saw no point in marriage.

"Everyone is selfishly ......, why should I be ......?

 Hilderick II, Hoermer, and Carmine are all engaged in political battles for their own benefit.
 So why should I be the only one who has to give up my true desires and marry someone I don't like for the sake of such trivial political battles?

"...... What do you really want?

 Sonia suddenly realized.
 What is it that you really want?

 Once she realized it, it was too late.

(Oh, ......, that's why ......, that's why I'm ......)

 I don't want to get married this badly.
 Sonia realizes why she has always hated marriage from the bottom of her heart.

"...... haha.

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
 And it's getting bigger and bigger.



 Sonia continued to laugh like a mad woman, and then ......

I don't care anymore.

 She muttered with cloudy eyes.