525 - - The 525Th Holiday.
The conference was held in Aphrodite, the capital of the New Crimiana, and after all the presentations were over, the day was considered a holiday with no particular plans. Some participants enjoyed sightseeing in Aphrodite, while others engaged in discussions among researchers, enjoying the day in their own way.
Nevertheless, many of the participants are in positions of power in the country. They were trying to use this opportunity to make contacts with many countries. Needless to say, this was to obtain information about other countries and at the same time to plan military and domestic political cooperation.
The first two countries to which they turned were the Church of Crimiana and Agartha. However, both of these two countries declined the visit, citing their busy schedules. In Crimiana, instead of Pope Vieille, the cardinals were in charge of the visit, and they were making full use of the charms of their own country. Meanwhile, those who wished to establish friendly relations with Agartha turned to their allies and close relations with Agartha, namely the Empire of Heedata, the Hradime Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Sandanj.
Among them, the most friendly person was Duke Vyrus of the Heedata Empire. He showed his natural good-naturedness and welcomed all visitors with a smile. He was a man without tact, and while praising the other nations, he replied that he would certainly convey the proposed request to his brother, the Emperor of the Hereditary Empire, and to his brother-in-law, the King of Agartha, Linos.
Even under such circumstances, the Great High King Ribone of Hradime was busy asking questions like arrows to his visitors and obtaining a great deal of information. He wanted to have a leisurely academic discussion with Queen Meirias, but he could not refuse the visitors because of his unceasing intellectual curiosity.
Meanwhile, Linos and his friends were in a restaurant in Aphrodite with King Mainia and King Nike. In front of them was Nike's son, Sin, accompanied by a Dog-Beastman woman. This was something that Shin himself wanted to do.
At first he wanted to discuss the matter with his father, Nike. However, when Nike heard this, she first asked Rinos to be present. According to him, there was a possibility that he might slay his son, depending on his character. In order to prevent this from happening, he asked Rinos to be present. Hearing this, Linos immediately accepted the offer and urged May to be present as well.
The original plan was for the four of them to discuss the matter together, but when they went outside, King Maintia appeared alone, unaccompanied, as if he had heard this information. He told them that he would go with them.
At that time, the four of them had been warded by Linos, and on the surface they appeared to be completely different people. Despite this, King Maintia easily saw through them. When Rinos wondered about this, King Maintia opened his mouth with his usual smile.
"Of course I can see that. I'm an ordinary citizen no matter how you look at me. No, you wouldn't have recognized me in the city at all. But it seems strange to me that a regular person would enter this Papal temple, doesn't it? And ...... everyone seems to be working together, but there was no atmosphere of conversation at all. I was just wondering if it was possible."
King Nike politely asked him to refrain from coming this time, to which King Maintia replied with an air of aloofness.
"It seems to be a story about a man and a woman, doesn't it? In that case, I'd better be here. I pride myself on knowing more about the relationship between men and women than anyone else."
When he said that much, his voice suddenly changed and an air of dignity came over him.
"And isn't there a time when you need a completely third-party, neutral point of view?"
Perhaps surprised by the transformation, Nique grudgingly allowed the Maintian king to accompany her.
The king was surprised at the transformation of the king's character.
"I cannot thank you enough for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with us."
As everyone takes their seats, Shin opens his mouth apologetically. Next to him, Janice, a canine beastman, looks small and drooping. Nikke stares at her coldly. As if unable to bear the silence, Linos slowly opens his mouth.
"No, it's okay. We are interrupting what should be a discussion between you and your father. I'm sorry."
Shin bowed deeply at Linos' words.
In front of Rinos and the others, Shin told them sincerely that he wanted to marry Janice and that he would like to live his life as a doctor, not as the king of Sandanj. But to these words, his father Nike admonished him in a subdued voice.
"Shin, do you know how many people have lost their lives because of you? All so that you could be the next king. To follow in my footsteps and lead the land of Sandanji to prosperity."
"With all due respect, Father. There are many others who could follow in your footsteps. If not me, then someone else.
"Shin ...... you ......"
"I want to save as many lives as possible. That's what I really felt when I came to Agartha and came into contact with so many colleagues and patients. Besides, there is a shortage of doctors in Janice's hometown. She came to Agartha to save as many lives as possible of the people in her hometown. Now her ability far surpasses ours. I want to continue working with her as a doctor in her homeland for as long as I live."
"...... if you had only listened quietly, you could have told me such a dreamy tale without batting an eyelid."
A blue streak appeared on Nike's forehead. He muttered to no one in particular with a look of indignation on his face.
"If this had happened, I never should have sent you to Agartha.
"...... sincerely sorry."
May bows her head with an indescribable expression. At that moment, as if she couldn't take it anymore, the Dog-Beast Woman opened her mouth.
"I ...... am leaving ...... Agartha. I'm leaving you, Shin. That is why ......."
"I guess there's no need for that, is there?"
Suddenly, it was King Maintia who spoke up. He looked around at everyone with his usual good-humored expression on his face.
"I see ...... that you are attracted to this young man, aren't you? No need to hide. Besides, the young man is also attracted to this woman ....... They're a perfect match, so to speak. It's a good thing, they'll make a good couple.
"King Maintia, this is my country's problem. I ask you to keep quiet.
You have no right to speak.
Nike rolls her eyes in surprise at King Maintia's words. When he smiled at him, King Maintia continued.
"I heard that the reason you sent your son to Agartha in the first place was to correct his character. If so, isn't that a great success? It would be the height of rudeness to complain to Agartha, even to thank her.
"......"
"Good. My son has found what he wants to do with his life. Now he wants to stand up and walk on his own. It is a great growth for a child to become independent from his parents. What can we do without rejoicing in it? I know you are worried about the future of your country, but I think your fears are unfounded. There are plenty of people who could take your place."
"Mr. Nike!"
At the same time as Linos' words, Nike stood up and left the place quickly. Rinos and the others watch the scene with puzzlement. King Maintia, on the other hand, was smiling and seemed to be in a better mood.
This situation was immediately reported to Vieille in the Papal Temple. Hearing this, Vieille slowly looked up to the heavens. .......