221 Chapter 6 Episode 40 [Law and Violence] Part 3




I'm ashamed to say, but as a non-talented person, I am unable to understand the true meaning behind the Baron's words if you would be so kind as to elaborate on them a little more?
 Count Eisenbach, who had the same doubts as the Marquis Halcyon, turned to Mikoshiba Ryojin in a calm voice and asked.
 Perhaps he wanted to avoid a situation where the progress of the inquisition was further hampered by unnecessary stimulation.
 At the very least, he doesn't seem to have any intention of outright dismissing Ryoma's words as a fool's delusional words.
 At the very least, he seems to have enough wisdom to avoid the second act of yesterday. 

 Ryouma reviewed his enemy for just a moment.
 This place called inquisition was basically the same as a battle for Ryoma.
 There was only one difference.
 The only difference was that he didn't need to use force, only the verbal blade of logic to defeat his opponent.
 And if you think about it from a tactical point of view, denying the opponent's words emotionally outright can only be called a fool's errand.
 If we were to compare it to war, it would be like ordering an all-out assault without a plan.
 What lies beyond that is a ridiculous war of attrition.
 It is easier for the aristocracy to listen to their side of the story and exploit the holes in their logic than to waste time in a battle with a known outcome, and more importantly, it is better for the aristocracy to be heard.
 Even if he is an upstart that the aristocracy doesn't like, Mikoshiba Ryoma is regarded by the people of the Roserian Kingdom as a [Hero of Salvation] because of his achievements in the previous civil war and the rescue of the Zaruda Kingdom.
 However, from the point of view of Ryoma, such an opponent's intentions are nothing more than a false calculation.
 Ryoma said the words he had been preparing for a while.
I'm not sure if that's the case, but I'm at a loss. I don't know if you can understand me...
 When he said that, Ryoma showed a troubled expression on his face, scratching his finger in his direction.
 It's the attitude of a father who is baffled by the selfishness of an infant.
 However, Count Eisenbach ignores that provocative attitude and opens his mouth again.
It's true that it may be difficult for ordinary people to understand the intentions of the man who is called the "Hero of the Country". But unless you listen to the story, how can you understand it? Or does Mikoshiba-dono underestimate that we are fools who can't even understand the language?
 At those words, Ryoma gave a bitter smile.
 He would like to nod that he meant it, but if he said that, he would be accused by Ryoma of clearly insulting Count Eisenbach.
 That is a far cry from the euphemistic provocations that Ryoma has been uttering until now.
 Naturally, he had no choice but to deny it.
''Of course, I didn't mean it.
I'm glad to hear it. We are both noblemen who serve the king and support the country. We can't protect our country if we're at odds with each other over trivial differences in language.
 When he said that, Count Eisenbach changed his calm tone and stared at Ryoma.
 He caught the end of Ryoushin's words, and it seems that he is planning to push him off in one breath.
'Mikoshiba-dono said earlier that he raised his troops to repay His Majesty's great favor. But the northern ten families that look up to the Count Salzberg and other families as their allies are the most prominent families that have been responsible for the defense of the north. Now that we've crossed paths with them, and we don't even know if the master of each house is alive or dead, the defense of the north is in grave danger, is the consensus of all of us. It is also against the private struggles between the nobles, which are forbidden by the state laws of the Roserian Kingdom. And the person who created this situation is clearly Mikoshiba-dono.
Yeah, sure.
So you don't understand why Mikoshiba-dono has summoned you to this place?
 It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get away with it.
 But Ryoma showed Count Eisenbach's spirit by lightly cowering his shoulders like the wind in the willows.
''To be honest, I have no idea,''
 It's really an imposing attitude.
 Or it could be called arrogant or bold.
 But either way, I guess I didn't think that Ryoma would deny it so squarely.
 Count Eisenbach's nose was momentarily blanched.
 However, that doesn't mean there is no option to stop pursuing it now.
 When I lightly coughed, Count Eisenbach showed a mocking smile to Ryozenma. 
You can't be very perceptive for someone who is called a "hero of the nation" by the people, can you? Or do you mean to say that the Lord Hero is not bound by the laws of this country?
 But that one word was exactly what Ryoma had been waiting for.
''Yes, exactly.''
 His voice rang out in the hall.
 He didn't expect to be affirmed.
 Ryoma's words left everyone speechless.
 But in the next moment, the hall was once again filled with shouts of rage and abuse.
''Nonsense! What the hell do you think you're doing?!
"You've been lifted up by the commoners and increased in number, such as [Hero of the Nation]!
 The accusations leveled at Ryoma one after another caused an uproar in the hall.
 However, Ryoma didn't seem to feel any pain in the face of such accusations from the people around him.
 And while looking around as if to intimidate the people around him, he proudly asserted his rights.
You may be mistaken, but I am not trying to break the law by boasting of my achievements. It's just that I was never obligated to obey them in the first place.
 A cheerful voice echoes through the hall.
 At the spirited words of a warrior of outstanding strength, the people around him could not help but hold their mouths.
 In the midst of all this, the Marquis de Halcyon, who had been silently watching Count Eisenbach and Ryoma's war of words, opened his mouth.
 For someone who understood the meaning of Ryoma's words, it was a natural reaction.
''What do you mean by that?''
The word is true. "His Majesty gave me special care when I was granted the Woltenia Peninsula. The head of the House of Lords, His Excellency the Marquis de Halcyon, should not be unaware of this? Or does that mean that you, the heavyweights of the state, really didn't know?
 At Ryojin's attitude, which tells them as if it were nothing at all, the Marquis of Halcyon and the other members of the House of Lords are speechless.
''Nonsense........''
 Whose mouth did the words come from?
 But even if we don't know who released those words, they represent what everyone here felt.
 If that were true, the very basis for holding this inquisition would disappear.
 With such a reaction from the surroundings, Ryoma continued to speak.
I'm sure you're aware of the fact that you're not the only one," he said, "when I was presented with the peninsula due to the little bit of work I did during the last civil war, I made a few requests to His Majesty. The Woltenia Peninsula, which is also known as the Devil's Paradise, where magical beasts roamed and pirates ruled the coastal areas, was to be developed in order to fulfill His Majesty's command. After all, I'm a lowly upstart. I am a lowly upstart with no relatives to rely on, and I have no wealth. I had no choice but to ask His Majesty for help in developing the peninsula.
 The moment he heard those words, the Marquis Halcyon's expression changed. 
 He could see what Liang Zhen was about to say.
''Legislative, military, diplomatic, and economic freedom.......'' 
 The words that spilled out of the Marquis Halcyon's mouth like he was muttering, caused a groan from the surrounding nobles as well.
''And the exemption from taxes and military service........''
 Ryouma shows the Marquis of Halcyon's words as a quick supplement.
 It's a laughing matter too famous for the nobles of the Roselia Kingdom.
 A favor that Queen Lupis twisted out of bitterness after the end of the last civil war.
 And the wish that was uttered by an upstart who was granted a backwater that could hardly be called a boon is surely an unreasonable request considering the common sense of nobles who value precedent and history.
 Even so, considering the king's order to develop such an uncivilized backwater as the Woltenia Peninsula as a territory, even the nobles who dislike Liangzhen could not turn to that demand as an excuse, no matter how much they dislike him.
 Needless to say, the reason for this is obvious.
 I'm afraid that if I expressed my opposition, they would point the finger at me and say, "Then show me how to develop the Woltenia Peninsula instead.
 Well, since the undeveloped Woltenia peninsula at the time is out of balance with the existing territory ruled by the nobility, considering the position of Queen Lupis, who just became king, it is impossible to order such a reckless move.
 If it is done poorly, it could revive the aristocracy that had just shrunk in power.
 However, it would not be possible to say that this was absolutely impossible.
(Besides, even if it wasn't possible to change territories, it was quite possible that they would have to provide part of the funds for the development of the peninsula.
 The situation at that time came back to the Marquis Halcyon's mind.
 Even ordinary fiefdoms would require a huge amount of money to develop.
 Any nobleman present here knew that.
 And moreover, they were investing in the infamous Woltenia Peninsula.
 Nowadays, due to various factors, it has become a place that lays golden eggs, but at the time it was a remote area that could only be called a magical place.
 It is said that Mikoshiba Ryoma requested Queen Lupis to provide him with a million gold coins to fund the development of the site, but the Marquis of Halcyon and the others around him said that even if Queen Lupis paid him the entire amount, it would only be a drop in the bucket.
 There are few nobles who would willingly pour money into such a place.
(If it's not good, there was a possibility that they had calculated from the beginning that we would interfere......
 Although the Marquis of Halcyon now understands the enmity between Lupis Roselianus and Mikoshiba Ryoma, it was impossible for him to see that far in the circumstances of those days.
 After all, Mikoshiba Ryoma was the greatest contributor to the earlier civil war, when he rescued the outnumbered Queen Lupis and put her on the throne.
 It was unexpected that they would try to confine such a heroic presence in a remote area such as the Woltenia Peninsula in order to tame him.
 In that case, it was quite conceivable that they had deliberately made Mikoshiba Ryoma make an absurd demand of them, and then turned the tables on the rebellious nobles, saying, "Then you do it for me," in order to further reduce their power.
 That's why the nobles kept their mouths shut and remained on the sidelines. 
(Besides, this man didn't turn down reinforcements to the Kingdom of Zaruda.......)
 It's a good thing that the Marquis of Halcyon is not interested in reinforcing his neighbors.
 You can't loot them, and there is little chance that they will be rewarded for their efforts.
 It's a good thing that the king gave me one of his treasured swords as thanks for my support.
 There is a possibility that if this is not done well, it will be just a word of thanks.
 Although it is an honor, it is not very useful.
 Still, when it comes to the king's order, it's hard to say no.
(But why now........if you bring up the privilege, you could have brought it up then....
 However, as a result, Mikoshiba Ryōma had the privilege of making that impossibility possible, but he deliberately did not use it.
 That was because of the situation on the western continent, Ryoma had decided to dare to go to reinforce the army, but it would not have occurred to the Marquis Halcyon, who has a strong aristocratic instinct to protect the family name.
 However, this is the reason why the House of Lords and Queen Lupis were distracted this time.
 They couldn't see the illusion that Mikoshiba Ryoma was under the rule of law in the Roserian Kingdom.
 No one could interfere with Ryoma's words.
 If the privileges granted by the king, Queen Lupis, are wielded, it is impossible to say no to them.
 While confirming the reactions of the people around him, Ryoma added more pressure.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for in a new product. I can't sit idly by and let this country's crisis happen.
Crisis....? Is that the reason for the death of the Countess of Salzberg?
 At Liang Zhen's words, the Marquis of Halcyon turned his gaze filled with hatred.
 However, Ryouma nodded flatly to show him.
 Then, he swung the blade of his words straight down.