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Chapter 310

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 The entrance on the Resenburg side of the road that passed through the Davira Desert was the Duchy of Drevis, one of the leading figures of the former First Prince faction.

 

 It was once a vast cultivated area, but many villages had been lost due to desertification.

 

 

 The town of Chinov, the gateway to the desert, was once the largest town in this area.

 

 Half of the town was now buried in the desert, but desertification countermeasures were progressing at a rapid pace.

 

 

 Originally, the knights of Duke Drevis were permanently stationed in Chinov, but about three days ago, knights from the Royal Knights joined in, and the town was filled with an imposing atmosphere.

 

 The herald of Seraphima's party had already arrived, and there was an even more tense atmosphere in the town.

 

 

 I received word from Fred that Seraphima and her group would soon arrive in Resenburg, so I visited the town of Chinov.

 

 I was looking at my surroundings from the shadow of the lookout tower on the ramparts.

 

 

"For some reason, I can't see anyone in the city ..."

 

[ A messenger from Barshania came ... The knights prohibited going out ... ]

 

"Maybe the people in town don't welcome them ..."

 

[ Not everyone is against it ... to prevent unexpected situations ... ]

 

 

 Personally, I wanted to see the people of Resenburg interact with Seraphima in a friendly manner, but considering what had happened so far, I guess it couldn't be helped.

 

 Seraphima would not appear from inside the carriage, but even harming one of her knights could lead to big problems.

 

 I guess Resenburg's idea was not to cause even the slightest conflict.

 

 

 As I was looking towards the Davira Desert from the lookout tower, I saw a cloud of dust in the distance.

 

 It appeared that Seraphima's party had arrived.

 

 

 The bell on the watchtower was run, and the few people who had been out on the street went inside a building.

 

 The flag of Resenburg was erected on the ramparts, and the kingdom's knights were lined up with their horses in front of the gate.

 

 

 If I looked closely, I could see that the person leading the knights was Berdets Orden, the Commander of the Kingdom's knights.

 

 Since the Knight Commander himself came to pick them up, they must be considering Seraphima that much more important.

 

 

"Everyone, the Princess of Barshania that we are about to meet is the one who will be offering her hand to Maou Kent Kokubu-sama. Please be careful not to be rude!"

 

"Hah!"

 

 

 The knights all returned a salute to the Commander's command.

 

 Their unbroken movements gave a sense of their high level of skill.

 

 

 There was another familiar face in the line of people waiting to greet them.

 

 It was Duke William Drevis, the ruler of the Drevis Duchy.

 

 I never expected that the Duke himself would come to greet them.

 

 

"Knight Commander, are there any gaps in your preparations?"

 

"Everything is fine on our side, but the problem is the reaction of the residents."

 

"About that, I can't surmise it myself either. Until now, countless Barshanian merchants have set foot in the land of Resenburg, but no member of the Royal Family or knights have ever set foot here. After all, not only the residents, but also myself, don't know how to react if peace is suddenly called for."

 

 

 Duke Drevis looked up at the sky and sighed.

 

 

"Seriously, it's strange that two peoples who were hostile to each other just a few months ago are suddenly joining forces, but Resenburg can't afford to fight right now."

 

"Countermeasures against desertification have finally just begun in earnest. Now seems to be the time to gather our strength."

 

"Nope, we shouldn't even think about fighting, at least while Maou Kent Kokubu is still alive."

 

 

 The Knight Commander talked about the fear of having soldiers suddenly sent from far away using the repatriation technique I used when we conquered the Calvine Territory.

 

 After the First Prince Alphonse was poisoned, Duke Drevis parted from Diethelm and returned to his territory to take measures against Barshania.

 

 He did not see how I subdued the group of stone-throwing Orcs that attacked Lastock, nor did he see the confrontation with Havre in the Royal Castle.

 

 

"I haven't seen Maou-sama fight, but if I look at that well-maintained road, I can fully understand how terrifying he is."

 

"I also took a well-maintained road on my way here from the Royal Capital, but construction work like that usually takes years. And, if you look at the road that was built, you can see how big of a scale his thinking is."

 

 

 The Knight Commander seemed to think that the road that Reinhardt and the others built would allow a large army to move quickly.

 

 In other words, I thought it was an occupational disease to think about fighting even though we were paving the way for peace.

 

 

 While Duke Drevis and the Knight Commander were talking, the figures of Seraphima and her group became larger.

 

 The tension among the knights lined up in front of the gate seemed to have reached its peak.

 

 In order to relieve everyone's tension, I'll bring out a large shield of darkness and summon Flamme ... Something like that, I'm afraid they'll get angry, so I'll stop.

 

 

 When Seraphima's group arrived, the knights who had been fortifying the front of the gate opened the way in perfect order, drew their swords with a reverse grip, and held them up by the point.

 

 The horseman at the head of Seraphima's party dismounted and walked up to Duke Drevis and the Knight Commander, who met them at the gate.

 

 

"It is my first time meeting you. My name is Erast Merkulov, and I am the captain of the escort knights."

 

"I am Berdets Orden, the Commander of the Knights of the Kingdom of Resenburg. This is Duke William Drevis."

 

"I am humbled to have the Duke himself come to greet us. Right away, Seraphima-sama ..."

 

"No, such a thing is not necessary ..."

 

 

 Erast, who was kneeling, tried to stand up and introduce Seraphima, but Drevis lightly raised his hand and stopped him.

 

 Behind the procession, the carriage door opened and Seraphima stepped out, assisted by her maid.

 

 

 Today's Seraphima was wearing a traditional costume made of emerald green fabric embroidered with silver thread, and underneath she wore loose pants.

 

 It wasn't a see-through fabric like I saw at the New Year's party, but it felt solid and heavy.

 

 

 Barshania's hoses split to the left and right, and Seraphima, accompanied by her maid, walked towards them.

 

 She was not a Princess in a box, but a practical Princess who took the lead and gave instructions at the site of the waterway construction to green the desert.

 

 I could feel the knights of Resenburg gasping at the dignified aura of royalty that overflowed from Seraphima's small body.

 

 

"It is my first time meeting you, my name is William Drevis and I am the ruler of this area."

 

"This one is Seraphima, daughter of Constant Liforos, Emperor of Barshania. I would like to thank you for the Duke himself to welcome me."

 

"Congratulations on your marriage to Maou Kent Kokubu-sama."

 

"Thank you very much. Kent-sama doesn't like fighting. Barshania and Resenburg have been feuding for a long time. The feelings of hatred that are rooted in the hearts of the people of both countries will not disappear overnight, but I hope that this will be an opportunity to move in a positive direction."

 

 

 Seraphima exchanged greetings with Duke Drevis and the Knight Commander, and decided to stay at the Lord's Villa in Chinov tonight.

 

 And, from there onwards, it seemed that the 50 cavalry troops under the direct command of the Knight Commander would lead the way.

 

 

 Seraphima's carriage, guarded by knights from both Resenburg and Barshania, quietly moved through the deserted city.

 

 It seemed that the residents were holding their breath inside their houses, watching Seraphima and her group through the gaps in the curtains.

 

 I peeked into some houses while hiding in the shadows, and the reactions of the residents seemed to vary.

 

 

 While some children were looking at the procession with shining eyes, there were also adults who were looking at them with hatred.

 

 Even in Japan, when foreign dignitaries visited, some people welcomed them, while others rejected them.

 

 Considering that, perhaps we should be happy as long as there are people who look at us favorably.

 

 

 When it was confirmed that the group had entered the grounds of the Lord's Villa, 'Ka~n, kaka~n, ka~n, kaka~n', the bell on the watchtower rang.

 

 As soon as the bell rang out, the streets filled with people, and the city's hustle and bustle suddenly returned.

 

 

"Hey, did you see the Princess of Barshania?"

 

"I saw the carriage pass by, but I couldn't tell if it was the Princess."

 

"Damnit, you Barshania bastards, walking around our town like you own it."

 

 

 A middle-aged man came out into the street and spat bitterly.

 

 

"Okay, don't recklessly say such things. The knights will keep an eye on you."

 

"If it brings peace, then it's fine. What are you dissatisfied with."

 

 

 Even though the two, who looked a little younger, tried to calm him down, the middle-aged man couldn't seem to get rid of the bitterness he felt.

 

 

"I just don't like how they're acting big as they please."

 

"That's nonsense. If trade increases, the city will be enriched. That would be best."

 

"Aren't they planning on having us let our guard down and sneaking into town?"

 

"I'm sure the Duke is thinking about that as well. For now, as long as our lives get better, it's fine."

 

 

 If anything, I thought it was the older people who had less positive feelings towards Barshania, but in another place, younger people were going around trumpeting their radical opinions.

 

 It seemed that people of all ages and genders were confused by the sudden changes.

 

 

 As for security, it seemed that the Duke and the Knight Commander were fully prepared, but just to be safe, I sent Fred and the Kobold Corps to follow the people who were trumpeting their radical opinions.

 

 If it could be done in advance, nip any bad buds.

 

 

 It appeared that Seraphima was resting in a room prepared in the Lord's Villa until the welcome dinner party.

 

 While her maid prepared tea, a female knight kept an eye on her.

 

 I checked the room just to be sure, but there didn't seem to be any hidden rooms.

 

 

 Next to Seraphima, who was sitting on the sofa, was Hirt.

 

 While traveling within Resenburg, Seraphima was most wary of poisoning.

 

 Poison was frequently used as a means of driving down political opponents, including Diethelm, Celia's mother Floche-san, and the deceased First Prince Alphonse.

 

 

 When Seraphima ate or drank something, I gave instructions to make sure Hirt was nearby.

 

 This was so that in the unlikely event that someone poisoned her, I could be there right away.

 

 

 Hirt seemed to have noticed my presence and had been wagging its tail for a while now, but Seraphima didn't seem to notice.

 

 Maybe she was just that nervous.

 

 When I was checking on Seraphima, Irt came to call me.

 

 

"Wafuu, Goshujin-sama, Fred said to have you come."

 

"Did something happen?"

 

"Wau, there are some suspicious people."

 

"Okay, I'll go right away."

 

 

 With Fred as a landmark, I moved to a room with two simple beds, a table, and two chairs, like a room at some inn.

 

 Inside the room, three men were sitting around a table.

 

 

"Fred, who are these people?"

 

[ To Seraphima-sama ... planning an attack ... ]

 

 

 On the paper spread out on the table, the number of knights in Seraphima's party and the arrangement of their carriages were clearly drawn using circles and squares.

 

 The men didn't have weapons and were dressed like merchants, but the aura surrounding them felt more like that of adventurers.

 

 

"There are only about 100 knights of Barshania?"

 

"It seems there are several female knights who are directly under the Princess' command."

 

"The only thing left to figure out is how many cavalry escorts there are from the Resenburg side."

 

"Maa, it doesn't matter how many guards there are. Let's settle it with a 'Do~n'."

 

 

 A man who seemed to be the leader opened his hand that was clasped on top of the security layout.

 

 

"Are these guys planning on using explosives. Fred, have the Kobold Corps search the Lord's Villa."

 

[ Roger ... ]

 

 

 As Fred moved to the Lord's Villa, other men entered the room.

 

 

"What's the state of the lodgings?"

 

"It's no good, the security is too tight. It's not really bad, but I can't get close."

 

"Maa, as expected. Immediately after entering Resenburg, the security will become stricter. I had no intention of planting it here from the beginning."

 

"Well then, are you going to set it up on the bridge that the Demon King built?"

 

"That would be the surest thing."

 

"Which bridge are you going to set it on?"

 

"We'll clean them up before entering the territory of Count Saruel."

 

 

 The leader-looking man put aside the security layout and spread out the map.

 

 The man pointed to the area where the road and river intersected, just before entering the neighboring territory of Count Saruel.

 

 

"Reinhardt, do you remember that place?"

 

[ In that area, the river meanders greatly, cutting across the highway. Although the river is not very wide, residents use boats to transport their goods. ]

 

 It was said that a higher bridge was built so that ships could pass through easily.

 

 If a bridge was destroyed, we could rebuild it as many times as we liked, but it didn't feel good to have our feelings trampled on.

 

 

"It's troublesome to have boats approach. Wouldn't it be better to stop the boat traffic in advance?"

 

[ Alternatively, if we stop the boat traffic only when the procession passes, we might be able to lure them out. ]

 

"I don't want to cause any trouble near Seraphima's group, so let's keep an eye on their movements and once we find their hideout, we'll arrest them there."

 

[ I see. That way, the damage will be kept to a minimum. ]

 

 

 While the men were engrossed in conversation, Mart and the others searched the inn, but they couldn't find anything that looked like explosives.

 

 Anyway, since they used explosives, were they remnants of Havre's people.

 

 

 It seemed that the men would leave Chinov tomorrow morning and move to the town of Lauf, where Duke Drevis' mansion was located.

 

 It looked like that was their base.

 

 If that's the case, let's go back to their base and crush them.

 

 

[ Kent-sama ... there is nothing suspicious in the lodgings ... ]

 

"Thank you, Fred. These guys decided to strike after returning to their home base in Lauf, will you continue to monitor them?"

 

[ Roger ... I'll let you know if there's any movement ... ]

 

 

 Considering the relationship between Barshania and Resenburg, I thought it wouldn't be strange for someone to get in the way of Seraphima's group, but I never expected them to appear so soon.

 

 

"Reinhardt, should I let them know about these guys?"

 

[ Let's see, it seems that they have no intention of making a move in Chinov, and there is a risk that the security system will collapse if we inform them. Would it be okay for us to monitor them and notify them after they arrive at Lauf? ]

 

"Yup, let's do that."

 

 

 Duke Drevis and the Knight Commander seemed to be thinking about security, so let's take care of the areas that they can't cover.

 

 Zae and Zeta were also escorting her from the shadows, I told Seraphima such when we went for a stroll with Nero.

 

 

 While Seraphima was in Resenburg, I would do my best to stay out of the public eye.

 

 I wanted Barshania and Resenburg to build a friendly relationship with their own strength, not through the power of the Demon King.

 

 I sent Fred out to investigate, so I asked Reinhardt to organize the scene and returned to Volzard.





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