236 Episode 19 Constantina




"Advise, advise, tochugeki!

 A girl with red hair and azure eyes rides on the back of a maid and shouts.
 In her hand she holds a small toy sword.
 The maid woman is running on all fours, desperately.

"Too late, too late!
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, .......
You don't talk to horses!
"Hee hee hee!

 A girl who makes her maid imitate a horse and cackles with delight.  
 It's a good idea to have a little bit of time to think about what you're doing.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... Don't annoy people too much.
This is not a person, it's a horse!

 The first child of Hercule and Karolina, Constantina called the maid she was riding a horse and defended it.
 The maid woman who was used as a horse smiled bitterly.

"I'm fine, Your Highness.
"But, sir, ......
Well, I'm glad to see you're doing well.

 The man ...... who had been laughing so hard earlier, Hercule, said.
 Then he patted Karolina on the shoulder.

I think you'll find that she's a bit like you.
...... I feel more like you, don't I?
I'm a much more considerate person.
You're the one who's annoying people.

 I'm the one who can think of people's problems more.
 Karolina then sighed.

I'm sure you'll be fine with ......? I'm not sure if this is the right time for her to marry into the kingdom of Fulling. ......
"Are you worried?
Yes, I'm worried. I'm worried that she'll be disrespectful to His Highness Ludwig II. ......
I'd love it if you'd take me under your wing.

 Karolina looked at her husband with a wry smile.
 Then she sighed again ...... with concern.

 



 While Carolina and Hercule were having different impressions of Constantina astride the horse, ......
 Namo, the Wisdom, bowed deeply to King Ludwig I. "I am sorry, Your Majesty," he said.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

 Namo said in a voice of deep regret.
 It was Namo who had brought King Ludwig I and Cecilia together, or more precisely, it was Namo who had advised King Ludwig I to accept Cecilia's mediation.

 The war will not end anytime soon if this continues.  
 And ...... because he believed that it was Ludwig I and the Kingdom of Fuhring who were at a disadvantage.

 It is true that King Sasan VIII had shown signs of attacking the Lemurian Empire.
 However, it was doubtful whether or not he really wanted to invade.

 In the east of the Lemurian Empire, there is a defense line built by Hercule I.
 Even King Sasan VIII could not break through that line of defense so easily.

 On the other hand, the logistical limits of King Ludwig I's Fullerling army were rapidly approaching.

 Namo knew that Cecilia had offered to act as an intermediary for her own benefit.
 Namo knew that Cecilia had offered to act as an intermediary for some kind of gain, but he believed that the main purpose was to gain prestige by mediating between the two powers.

 It was out of the realm of possibility that he would be thinking like a bat, trying to cheat the two countries out of their profits.

No, ......, that's enough. I'm in. And while I don't like the fact that ...... profits were side-stepped, the fact is that, rationally speaking, we made peace on good terms.

 Emotionally, I resent it.
 Emotionally, I'm angry, but Cecilia didn't make a mistake in her promise, and it's true that thanks to Cecilia, we're now on the same page.

 I have mixed feelings about this, but I can't blame Cecilia, the priestess, or the Pope.

In any case, ...... our political and religious independence is now intact. No problem.

 It is the Pope ......, or Cecilia, who has the right to ordain the clergy of the Fullerling Kingdom.
 But it is King Ludwig I who has the right of "nomination.

 And thanks to Cecilia as Pope, we were able to settle things without confusion.

It is also true that the little girl does not hate ...... the Lemurian emperor, but she is not necessarily on his side. Then there is room for negotiation.

 When King Ludwig I asked Cecilia to "recognize" the bishops of the kingdom of Fullerling as she had in the past, she ordained almost all of them again.
 The bishops were carefully screened for personality problems, and those who did were rejected. ......

 It's not that I'm at the mercy of King Ludwig I, but I have no intention of antagonizing him, and I'm not at the mercy of Hercule.

 Then it is a compromise for Ludwig I.

At least it's better than Georgios or Gregorios.
"...... Gregorius, Your Majesty.

 Ludwig I is already beginning to forget the names of the popes he installed.
 In addition, he was already judged by Cecilia, and by the decision of both Hercule and Ludwig I, his eyes were gouged out, his nose and ears were cut off, and he was exiled to an island.

 Cecilia was not to blame for this either. ......
 It seems that the resentment of being tortured, killed and maimed is firmly rooted in her mind.

I had underestimated her as a little girl, but ...... she was more reasonable than that. I have no complaints other than I am annoyed.
"...... So that's it.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

 The city of Lemuria and its surrounding areas were donated to Cecilia to divide the Kingdom of Edelna into north and south.
 Neither Hercule nor King Ludwig I could advance their armies here without a fight.

 Partly because it is practically a manor of the Church of the Messiah, and above all because it has become a religious holy ground.

 I don't know what the Lemurian emperor thinks about it, but for Ludwig I, this is a good thing.

...... I don't want to get into trouble with Lemuria anymore. I don't want to play with Lemuria anymore. Hahahahaha!



 We were lucky to win this time, but who knows what will happen next time.
 King Ludwig I had made up his mind not to have any more trouble with the Lemurian Empire.

I've heard that she is four years old. I've heard that she's four years old now, but I'm thinking that the sooner we meet ...... in person, the better.

"That's true.

Yeah. So I'm going to send my son to Lemuria as an emissary of friendship. Nova Lemuria is famous as a city of arts and sciences. It will be a good experience for him to see the power of the Lemurian Empire from a young age.

 A frog in a well does not know the ocean.
 I don't want you to become a frog in a well who doesn't know the ocean.

 The Fullerling Kingdom is a regional power, but its national power base is much weaker than the Lemurian Empire.
 Ludwig I wanted to make his son aware of this.

But the knight in charge of his bodyguard is .......

 Who would you like?
 Namo was about to ask.

"You wanted to see me, Your Majesty?

 A dignified woman's voice echoed in the audience hall.
 A woman with beautiful blond hair and cat ears knelt before King Ludwig I.

"Hmm, well met. Bradamante.

 I see, Namo thought to himself.
 It seems that she will be the one to look after Crown Prince Ludwig.

 Bradamante was a knight who had been captured by the enemy in the last war, but had performed a great service.
 She is relatively young among the seven heroes, and is the future leader of the Kingdom of Fulling.

 As a result of his capture in the last battle, he is well acquainted with the Emperor of the Lemurian Empire and his senior advisors.

 In addition, she is one of the few female knights in the Fulling Kingdom.
 If Her Highness Constantina were to marry into the Fulling Kingdom, she would rely heavily on this person.

 The right person for the right job.

 And that's pretty much what Namo was thinking," Ludwig I told Bradamante.

So be it. Once you're settled, I'd like you to go with the Crown Prince to Lemuria, if that's all right with you?
"Yes, as you command.

 His golden ears pricked the sky.
 In addition, as you can see from the fact that Ludwig I and Bradamante have the same hair color, they are distant relatives.

 In this sense, she is one of Ludwig I's most trusted vassals.

"Bradamante, go and deepen your friendship with the Lemurian Empire and Hercule I.
"All right, Your Majesty. I understand, Your Majesty. ......, but I'm fine with friendship.

 Kiran and Bradamante's eyes lit up.

You don't mind if I corrupt the Emperor of Lemuria, do you?
............ Well, I wouldn't mind.
Yes, sir!

 I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit nervous about this.
 I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

...... I hope I don't fall into the wrong hands.
I have to believe that ...... she will be fine.

 Is it possible that I picked the wrong person?
 Ludwig I and Namo felt uneasy inwardly.