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"What? What did you just say?"
I froze with my eyes wide open. It was such an unexpected proposal.
In front of me was Vieille, smiling at me. Four days after Chan and Worker had holed up in Durga and Hiyama, Vieille suddenly appeared in the capital of Agartha.
She had been transported with Poseidhay. Vieille told me that she had sent excellent doctors on board the ship when she left for Dorga, and that several of them, including Posehaye, who was conducting joint research in Aphrodite, the capital of the new Crimiana, were also on board.
"Please forgive me for the suddenness of my visit."
Vieille appeared in the audience hall, guided by a soldier, wearing a white bolero-like jacket and a white skirt. At first glance, she looked like a sister of some kind, but since she was wearing a beret on her head, she looked more like a priestess. Her usual eroticism is absent.
"You seem to be very busy. How could you come to Agartha at a time like this?
Before she came here, I had learned that Vieille was leading a fleet of ships to the Kingdom of Burial. I had expected a big battle, but surprisingly it didn't turn out that way, and she and her fleet entered the capital of the Burial Kingdom with ease.
"No, no. We are not busy. On the contrary, we have a lot of free time on our hands.
She says these things without thinking. I peeked at her with my appraisal skills and found that she hardly ever sleeps. She gives orders one after another in rapid succession, analyzing the reports that come in and giving more orders: ....... I finally understood why she had stayed in Warlov for five days. She was in Durga, steadily formulating a strategy to invade the Kingdom of Baharial. About ten days later....... Vieille has slept less than twenty-four hours a night. I could never do that.
"It seems that you have fallen the capital of the Kingdom of Burial, but are you sure you can handle the governance there?"
Her shoulders twitch at my words. But her expression does not change at all.
"The Fall: ....... What are you talking about? We didn't go to war in Burial. We paid a courtesy call."
"Courtesy visit?"
Originally, that country was a Christian country. However, since my generation, they have been estranged from Aphrodite due to the distance between the two. Since I came all the way to Warlov, I decided to visit Burial, although it is not ....... I was relieved to see the depth of faith of the people of that country.
"You are nothing short of appalling."
She herself had no direct hand in the matter, so we don't know the details, but we can see Vieille sitting on a luxurious throne in Burial, where the emperor was supposed to have sat, smiling and giving orders to the people gathered there. I guessed that the emperor and the other main figures had been purged or imprisoned.
"So, let me ask you why you came all of a sudden..."
Yes. I have a favor to ask of the king of Agartha.
What is it?
"We would like you to make Durga and Hiyama part of the territory of Agartha."
"Hm? I'm not sure I understand what you're saying.
We have now ceded the lands of Dolga and Hiyama to the Warlov Empire.
"What? What are you talking about?"
It is true. It is true. But we cannot govern that land. That is why we have come to ask you to give Durga and Hiyama to Agartha.
"Huh? What did you just say?
Warlov is far from Aphrodite. And there are many in the Kingdom of Burial who lack faith, and we would like to focus on improving that. This would neglect the rule of Durga and Hiyama. It would be more convenient for us to leave them in the hands of King Agartha. Besides, ......"
"And what?"
"Those who are holed up in Durga and Hiyama are enamored with the king of Agartha. You know, the commanders of Chan and Worka, and the prisoners of Burial. ....... It will be very difficult for us to rule over such people. That is why we ask the king of Agartha to take charge of the land.
"If I did that, wouldn't that Sheiwa or whatever his name is, be quiet?"
You needn't worry about that. She's already finished.
Did you kill him?
No. I did not take his life. I only gave him the punishment he deserved.
What did you do?
She has been disrespectful to the king of Agartha and to me. I have brought her the humiliation she deserves. ...... I did not do what you imagine, King Agartha, so please do not worry.
She laughed good-humoredly.
"May I ask you to rule Dorga and Hiyama?"
"......"
"If the king of Agartha doesn't shake his head, those people over there will die in the not-too-distant future."
"What do you mean?"
I don't think Dorga and Hiyama alone will be able to provide enough food for the people, let alone the soldiers who will be packed in there. If that happens, there will be a revolt in the not-too-distant future. ......"
"Okay. Don't tell everyone. The point is, you don't want to take care of Dorga and Hiyama, do you?"
That is correct, sir.
You're a b*tc*, you know that?
It's a pleasure, sir.
"Glad?"
"For better or for worse, my existence is now etched in the mind of the king of Agartha. What would I say if I were not pleased?
"Enough. You can step back now. But first, go to ...... May's."
"To the queen, sir?"
"Yes. That's an order from me.
"Yes, sir."
Vieille left the room with a big smile on her face. I contacted Mei through telepathy and asked her to prescribe Vieille a medicine that would help her sleep well.
"The Knogens will be back soon. ....... You're sending them to Warlov again? This is ridiculous. Why do you keep bringing trouble like this ......?"
I looked up at the heavens, scratching my head.
I was so excited.
Meanwhile, a black dragon was slowly descending to Tsune on the island of Rwazan. Needless to say, it was his younger brother Royce.
"Brother, we have a problem! Chario has been captured!"
"What? Shario?"
"Yes. We had a battle with Linos, King of Agartha. That's when he captured Chario.
Tune tried to sense the presence of Chario by using his presence detector. But even with all his power, he was unable to locate his sister.
"No way, Shario... ......"
"No, brother. Chario is alive.
How can you be so sure?
"I saw it. I saw him being carried away in his humanized state. Perhaps they will turn him over to the Dragon King."
"......"
"The Dragon King will question him, but it's his sister. She will not talk. If it goes on for a few days, ......"
"Enough."
"Brother, you're going to help me alone, aren't you?"
"......"
"You smell like water. Now is the time for us brothers to join forces. I know where Chario is.
Lead the way.
"Wait, brother. I have an idea.
Royce grins. Tsune watches his brother with a sharp gaze. .......