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"We ask you to return King Sigma Doren. King Doren belongs in the capital, not in the Kingdom of Fontana."

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"The Kingdom of Fontana has accepted King Doren's exile in accordance with international law. We cannot allow the king, who has appealed for protection out of fear for his life, to return to the place where those who have turned their swords against him are."

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"...... International law?　What are you talking about? Are you implying that we swung our swords against the king?　King Doren was taken away by the Grateds and others."

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"In the Kingdom of Fontana we have discussed and mediated with King Sigma Dorren on international law. As there are countries and nations, there are certain rules. Naturally, they apply to the Kingdom of Fontana and the Doren royal family. And King Doren himself requested asylum in the Kingdom of Fontana. Therefore, we are obligated to protect King Doren.

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"Nonsense. Such sophistry is unacceptable. And it is doubtful that the king is even safe. The Dorians and the Fontana are enemies. How can the King of Dorien be safe if he is taken away by them?

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"There are provisions in international law. There are rules on how to treat exiles and prisoners of war. In accordance with international law, we will not mistreat King Doren who has requested asylum.

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"Enough! Such international law is invalid. We are not aware of it.

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"International law is valid. It has already been signed by the Kingdom of Fontana and King Dorren, as well as by the Kingdom of Resolute and the Church of the Holy Light. If you act in violation or disregard of these laws, you will be accused of crimes by all nations, won't you?

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"Are you threatening me?　I am an official emissary of the royal house of Doren, and I am here to discuss this matter."

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I am not threatening you. But your statement is a gross disregard for international law. Therefore, this is my advice. You should be more careful about what you say.

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　A messenger came from King's Landing.

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　They demanded that Joseph extradite the interim king, Sigma Doren, to the Kingdom of Fontana, where Joseph had left the king's shadow warriors and taken the interim king, Sigma Doren, with him.

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　The messenger came to the city of Richard in Reed's territory as a window, and I am his contact.

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　One wonders why the Minister of Finance is engaged in diplomacy, but he was not originally a civilian or military official with clearly separated positions.

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　It is common for the Minister of Finance to hold various concurrent positions, and it is also common for him to make after-the-fact reports.

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　Besides, this response itself is already expected by Rion and others, and it is also a predetermined course of action.

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"Are you sure you will not return King Dorren no matter what, Lord Ars Varka?"

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"King Dorren has requested that a ceremony to restore his succession be held in the great church in the city of Fontana. Once that is done and he deems it safe to return to the capital, he will wish to do so himself."

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"......, where is the body of the previous king?　It is already known that you have hidden the body of the previous King Doren. Do you think such a thing can be allowed?　I want you to return it to King's Landing immediately."

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"I don't think so. The body of the previous King Doren will be buried by me. It is also King Doren's wish, so it has been decided.

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"That's a lie. The tombs of the Doren royal family have been in King's Landing for generations. The Doren royal family's funeral will be conducted by the proper person in King's Landing and they will be buried in King's Landing. That is the custom. King Doren cannot be ignorant of this custom.

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"It's true. Here is the proof. You see here, signed by King Dorren himself, that he requested me, the shield of God, to perform the funeral rites?"

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　With these words, I showed the parchment to the messenger.

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　The plant paper I had made, balka paper, was thin and convenient, and could be used to write letters with magic power.

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　However, for official documents such as these, the old-fashioned parchment is often used.

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　This was especially true for the royal family of Doren and others in the royal city area.

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　Therefore, the contract with King Dorren for the funeral was also written on parchment and signed by him.

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　The messenger must have realized that it was definitely signed by King Dorren.

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　He was shaking and trembling, holding the parchment with such force that he might tear the contract.

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　Then, perhaps running out of patience, he pushed the parchment as if slamming it down on the desk and shouted

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"This is not a good idea! It seems that the kingdom of Fontana has seized the king with a bunch of nonsense and is forcing him to accept absurd conditions. This is unacceptable. I am leaving."

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"Are you sure?　We haven't come to any agreement on anything."

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I have nothing more to say to you. Excuse me.

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　As soon as he had said this, the messenger left with such force that he broke down the door.

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"...... is it okay, Brother Ars?　Are you sure you're okay saying all those things that are going to offend them?"

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"I haven't lied about international law, or about asylum, or about funerals. It's not okay, but it's the way it has to be."

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"Will they move, the nobles of King's Landing?"

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"I'm sure they will. It would be a disgrace to the nobility if they were to be so licked and kept quiet. However, the nobles in the royal city area alone cannot be counted on as a fighting force. The question is to what extent the other nobles will move in agreement with Wangdu's opinion. ......"

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"The Reinzatz family will definitely be on the side of King's Landing," he said.

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"Well, I guess so. There will be armies moving from two directions, from King's Landing and from Reinsatz territory, and they will attack this Reed territory. They'll be targeting Reed and the Sky Cemetery. To be more precise, they will be after the transference magic circle there.

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"In that case, I'll take the King's Landing area and the Reinsatz family will be held by the Barka army, right, brother Ars?"

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"Yes. The Reeds will have a tough time dealing with the Reinsatz, who have time manipulation magic. Barka will take care of that.

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"Thank you. Well, you take care of everything as planned, brother Ars.

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"I'll take care of it, Kyle."

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　And so, as if on schedule, the talks with King's Landing broke down.

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　If we are right, they will definitely make their move.

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　They'll send out a signal to the surrounding nobles and come after Reed's territory.

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　We will intercept them.

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　One of the opposing forces is the Reinsatz, a magical family that outranks all other nobles as the dominant noble family of their time.

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　The Reinzatz are said to be able to stop time.

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　The Reinzatz family and the forces of Barca Reed were to clash.

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