A Pervert Appeared, So I'm Returning to My Country (1)
Ostland’s King’s Point of View
"No, no, more importantly, it's about my fiancée. When will it be decided?"
Who knows? I don't care about the supposedly disowned guy’s fiancée...
"I have no plans for that~ If you don't change your attitude, you will bring trouble no matter where I send you."
"Isn't there a suitable person? Isn’t it most desirable to form a marital bond to enhance the network of Ostland?”
"You... "
I also wish for that, but Arland won't approve. I understand that sending him would lead to war. I had a thought if only… the Crown Prince was unmarried, but I love my grandchildren, and Aldius remains devoted to his wife, even avoiding concubines. Trying to force the issue might lead to suicide.
"It's about the future of this country. Even in the gathering of barbarians like Arland, marriage is unavoidable, isn't it?"
Was he this foolish...? An idiot like him wouldn't be accepted by the Royal family that lives by the sword. The Viceroy wouldn't even be interested in the first place. Forcing the issue would only insult Arland, which is more powerful both economically and militarily. Doing such a thing at this crucial time would ruin our country.
"They won’t accept someone who insults their country!! I'm disappointed in you. There's no way you will be accepted by that person. Confine yourself to your room. You have said something foolish. I will decide on the punishment later."
"I am a prince, at least? Why are you saying that? Don't worry; wooing a little girl is a piece of cake. If I have control, I can use her for our benefit, right?"
"Get out!!”
I can't leave this foolish son alone anymore. I summoned Jud Sheffield, one of the Knights I trust within the order.
"Did you summon me, Your Majesty?"
"Send this letter to Arland immediately. The foolish son has set his eyes on the Saintess. Ostland won't interfere no matter what. If he says anything strange, don't hesitate to punish him immediately."
"...That's... even if that person is foolish, going that far is..."
"It's too late once it happens."
"I understand. We will tighten security in the castle, but there are secret passages..."
"I don't care. I won't complain no matter how they punish him. If possible, I would like to handle it discreetly, but..."
The problem is that his mother is the daughter of a powerful noble within the country. I still can't punish him without any charges. However, if he dares to provoke the Viceroy, he won't have a future. We can't afford to leave such a foolish person in the Royal family.
Moreover, the secret passages known only to the Royal family pose a security problem as they can't be guarded effectively. Since no one else knows about them, they can be useful in times of need. However, these passages have been there for a long time, and their structures are unclear, making it challenging to secure them. Some passages might not have been discovered before being guarded, and that foolish son is skilled at finding such things from a young age. He doesn't hesitate to use them to approach women and engage in ridiculous behaviors.
"I will handle that matter personally. Besides, we must express our gratitude for helping our daughter."
"That's right. It would be good to take those three with you. Since the Viceroy has awakened, she probably wants to talk about various matters before returning to her country."
The girls who are the Viceroy’s friends are under strict orders to not contact any other nobles, so there should be no danger. Sending him should be all right, he’s the most powerful men in the Knights Order.
"I appreciate that. She is always begging me to let them meet, after all."
"Why don’t you accept the title of Count already?"
"I am a Knight, so a Knight's title is sufficient. It's our duty to serve the Royal family for generations, and there's no need for a higher title."
It’s quite strange, but it’s easy to understand why his family has been trusted by the Royal family for generations.
"I'm counting on you. The future of our country will change with the relationship with that country."
"Leave it to me. The relationship between the Saintess and my daughter is good… King Draconia also spoils his daughter a lot."
I don't particularly want to use that aspect, but it's inevitable to maintain relations. Besides, I don't intend to manipulate things negatively... doing so would incur the Viceroy's wrath. A casual connection is enough. The rest can be managed through diplomacy.
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