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　I visited the port of Nistonia in the province of Shala, home of the Nistonian family. Yucca is also next to the port.

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　It doesn't take long to get there by boat from Maust. Thanks to the good tide, I was able to reach the port of Nistonia that night.

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"Thank you for your long journey, Regent."

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　Count Soltis Nistonia came to pick me up. It was late at night, but I suppose he could not refuse to receive the Regent. I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you.

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You may call me your son-in-law.

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　Solstice Nistonia waved her hand to the side at my joke, "No, no, I'm in awe .......

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"I have heard that the conquering army is not doing so well, but I thought perhaps the Count would know more about it."

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　Despite his outward appearances, Soltis was no fool. He would have guessed most of what we wanted.

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"It's late tonight. Why don't you get some sleep? Your head won't work so well if you don't get enough sleep.

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I'll take your word for it. And, Count..."

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　I made a smile and said.

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"Your daughter and I have a soul mate. Yucca is one of my dearest wives. I guarantee her happiness. You can rest assured."

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　With these words, I put my hand on Yucca's shoulder.

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　Solstice looked a little stunned, but after a moment she said, "I'm sorry,

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"Thank you. My daughter is lucky to have the Regent's favor.

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　He said. I could see that he was relieved, even though he said so with his mouth.

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　No parent is unmindful of his or her own children, even if they are instruments of political maneuvering.

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I was so relieved.

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　The next day, I sent Solstice to exorcise the man and discussed the future with him.

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　Solstice has been my ruling party since before I became regent. He has always followed me faithfully. It will not be a problem if I tell him something quite profound.

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"Regarding the conquest of the West, is it still difficult without me?"

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"That's the way it is, as it turns out. I think there was a limit to what His Majesty could do on his own. No, His Majesty is not to blame alone. The soldiers are weak and the general is completely inexperienced. ....... Even those who can win can't win with them. ......"

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　Soltis said the same thing as I recognized. That's how good I am at gathering information.

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"Viscount Kark is not a master of siege warfare. But if he is unable to attack us, then it must be a problem with the ability of the conquering forces. I'm retreating to my castle to clear your suspicions, but I'll be there as soon as I'm called upon."

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　Soltis nodded slowly.

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"If the Regent moves, these enemies will be few and far between. For the time being, we should be able to control two prefectures in no time at all. I don't think the Regent has any intention of struggling before the straits, of course.

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　By straits, I mean the Sanado Strait. Beyond the straits, there are two great powers, the Talmud and Samyut.

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"Yes. And I would like to ask the Count to help us in this battle.

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　Solstice's expression hardens. But this does not mean that he is displeased. He knows that he is expected to do so much.

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"Of course, I will help you. But ...... the location of the battlefield does not allow us to send out the navy this time. I don't know if our forces will be of much help.

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"I'm not asking you to go to the front lines. But if the Count goes into battle with a large army, I am sure the other lords will be eager to come to my side.

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　Solstice's eyes changed color. He could see what I was trying to do.

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　If the lords who had not moved when Hasse, the king, conquered the west, moved at once when I, the regent, appeared at the front, what impression would that make on the people around me?

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　They would realize once again that I am the leader of the kingdom.

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　But there is no point in testing the loyalty of each of the lords. Most lords are cowards. And that is just as well, for they will perish if they take the wrong path.

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　On the other hand, if a great lord takes the initiative and joins forces with us, we cannot afford not to rush to his aid.

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"I see. So I should serve as a leader for those who are unsure of their fate.

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"Even those who would not lend their troops to His Majesty's conquest of the West will surely cooperate if the Count takes aggressive military action. We will strike the enemy directly with our elite forces. The conquest of the west has already been protracted, and we have already received information about the enemy's army. It is possible to attack the enemy.

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　Mistletoe has given us some inside information about the enemy. He says that they do not have enough food for their troops, and if we disturb their rear forces, we will soon have an opening. They have too many men for a siege.

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　They may be in high spirits now that they have defeated the conquering forces, but once they are faced with the situation of not having anything to eat, they will lose that kind of spirit.

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"I will advise His Majesty that he should ask for help from the Regent. I'm sure His Majesty is looking for a way out."

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　I chuckled.

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　I appreciate that. At least, it would be easier for Hasse to shake his head than for me to ask him if he wanted to send out an army.

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"I would be most grateful for your cooperation. Let us both do our best for the peace of the kingdom.

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"Yes, I agree. And that's why we need the help of the Regent.

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　Soltis and I got up from our chairs and shook hands firmly.

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　Then, without hesitation, I said

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"Please don't betray me, Count, like Ailes Kurtis and Brand Nahum.

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　Immediately, I could clearly see Solstice's face turn blue. I thought I was smiling, but I guess smiling is what scares some people.

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"I swear to you, I have never cut off anyone who followed me for my sake. I will always return the favor. I will make the House of Nistonia even stronger. Please don't let us stray from the path.

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"Yes. ....... I would never do such a thing ....... Besides, who would you serve if you betrayed the Regent ......?"

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That's true, too. It was a groundless fear."

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　Perhaps that would have taken the edge off my air.

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I look forward to working with you in the future.

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　The Nistonians will work for me, no doubt.

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