Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 112
I think this is the first time I've disliked tranquility this much..
Returning to the mansion with an earnest heart, what unfolded before me was the peaceful greetings of the gatekeepers and the quiet atmosphere of the mansion as always..
And all of these factors are proof that no news has been given about the situation I just went through..
It would have been great if the day had ended with a normal introduction to Asilier with a good laugh, but there was no time for that in the already tense situation. In front of Lord Ekaf, who arrived almost running up the stairs without even being able to properly respond to the friendly greetings he gave me after returning after a long time, I had to introduce Asilier as briefly as possible and then relay the news that Ragnis had been taken away..
Although he seemed quite embarrassed at first, Sir Ekaf's complexion, which had been quite calm without noticing the strange incident, began to deteriorate rapidly..
"Really...it's coming from an unexpected place. No matter how many things are involved this time, I can't believe you're trying to make this happen...."
"Do you have any guesses??"
"It's still... difficult to say. I need to see His Majesty right now and share my opinions with others. I will relay the details regarding Lord Lenisa's reception to the head governess.."
Ekaf, who was still struggling as he spoke, hurriedly took his coat and got up, but did not forget to show courtesy to Asilier..
"You've come such a long way, but I'm sorry for not being able to give you a proper response, Asilier. I'll come see you as soon as things are sorted out. I'll arrange for a room for you, so you can rest comfortably like it's your own home.."
"Thank you for your consideration, Lord Ogatorp.."
"It's nothing compared to what he helped us with. Well then, Eldmia. I'll ask you to talk to Cheryl later.."
"Aren't you at the academy??"
"You know your daughter’s personality. I can't not tell you, and if they find out, they'll come running right away.."
Sir Ekaf understood exactly how much he loved his daughter. It wasn't difficult for me, too, to imagine Cheryl running wild..
It was a bit gloomy at first, but when I thought that it might be better than the worst situation of remaining at the academy and stabbing the children of the nobles involved in this matter, I suddenly began to feel at ease..
I don't think that Cheryl would be swayed by a moment's emotion and not be able to do her own thing, but the possibility that she could take advantage of her equal status as an academy student to a very vicious level cannot be ignored. It would be better for her in the long run to return to the mansion rather than leave behind such anxiety..
While making that conclusion, Sir Ekaf, who was unusually embarrassed, gave brief instructions to the head butler and rode out of the mansion on horseback. At the same time, the mansion quickly became chaotic to the point that the tranquility it had just moments before felt like a lie. Even as he followed the chief butler to the room where Asilier would be staying, it was not difficult to see people who had already noticed something was wrong with Sir Ekaf's urgent appearance and were gathered together to ask questions..
Some people took a cue from the fact that Sir Ekaf ran out as soon as I ran and tried to ask me questions, but even though Asilier was my acquaintance, he was still a guest after all, so they had no choice but to retreat due to the glare of the butler who valued courtesy..
"You can use this room. If you need anything, please ring the provided bell and we will respond right away. Eldmia? Since we don't have any work to do right now, let's take a break and chat.."
When I first came to the mansion, the butler who guided us to the room where I met Cheryl closed the door for the last time out of consideration for me and left..
"It's because the situation is bad, but they are good people.."
"This shows the matriarch’s righteous character working properly.."
However, there was no time to have such conversations about daily life in the face of immediate problems. As I sat on the sofa while Asilier slowly looked around the room, I was lost in thought..
No matter how much I think about it now, it is difficult to anticipate the excuses the Noble House will make. So, what I had to think about right away was not that, but the circumstances that led to this action, as well as the distinction between who was friend and foe..
First of all, the conflict between the king faction and the noble faction is deep, so the possibility that the rest, excluding Lord Ekaf, would join hands and defeat Ragnis is infinitely close to zero. In the meantime, if the King faction had anticipated that such a problem would arise, then of course the story should have been relayed to Lord Ekaf..
No matter what anyone says, he was the person who stood in the vanguard when Ragnis returned to the capital. It is clear that he is distinguished as a trustworthy key figure within the King faction. It would be irrelevant to say that there is also no possibility that the conversation could have proceeded among other King faction members without any word from him..
In other words, the King faction will finally become aware of this problem..
"I didn't study noble law...."
If I knew anything, I would have thought about whether there were any legal flaws, but since I don't know anything at all, all I can do right now is make inferences based on what I've picked up..
Ragnis was unable to refute the claims he made for his arrest. But it's also true that he referred to the royal statement in the first place..
In that case, it would be correct to say that in order to arrest nobles in this country, there is a form in which the royal family issues an official letter and the House of Nobles issues a kind of arrest warrant. Today, it was closer to detaining the suspect to prevent him from escaping ahead of tomorrow's trial, but the nuance was that forcible execution was possible in case of failure to comply..
In addition, it is a situation where they have the discretion to directly open a trial..
If you only look at what has unfolded, the conditions are extremely advantageous to the noble family. Unless the royal family and the king faction are idiots, there is no way things would work like this. Nevertheless, the fact that it moved this far is...
"Either I prepared in advance... or I was in a huge hurry.."
I understand that there was no special movement on the part of the nobles for about a year and a half after Ragnis returned to the capital. Since they had already entered the capital, it was impossible to touch them openly, and Ragnis was also doing his best to protect himself..
It was obvious that this would happen, so the noble faction tried to secure new recruits for Ragnis before officially entering the capital by deploying extreme manpower such as drakes and delts, and since that failed, it would have been difficult to move without this side giving them an excuse..
It makes no sense to be fully prepared because you never know what kind of excuse might arise. There is a lack of manpower and capital. Because they were keeping the king faction in check, not Ragnis alone..
I was in a hurry. That's huge too. why?
Considering the context, there is nothing that can be said to have caused their haste other than this visit to the empire..
And I am the key to all the events resulting from my visit to the empire..
"fuck."
Ragnis clearly said that while we were staying in the empire, we submitted reports to the royal family every single day. It must have been leaked in the process. Because that's what information is..
The one who defeated the warrior. 루드라의 개새끼를 죽인 자. The person who rescued the princess. How did the aristocratic faction view the situation where a person who not only had such an entourage with him without a word, but also received a direct invitation from the empire, unconditionally joined the king's faction?.
Even though he had no close relationship with the empire, he left a huge trace in a single visit and was like a bridgehead that gave the green light to diplomacy between the kingdom and the empire. If you were from a general perspective, you'd be chewing your fingernails while saying "fuck it", but it seems like the aristocrats have changed their thinking..
If we can't capture the bridge, we'll destroy it..
Ostensibly, Ragnis was my host during this visit. If you think about it in line with the aristocratic idea that a subject's merit is the master's feat, it is natural that Ragnis will be seen as having a great relationship with the imperial family because of me..
But what would happen if Ragnis was branded as someone who was preparing a rebellion within the kingdom??
Assuming that the story proceeds as they wish, Ragnis will not only fall completely, but the empire will have no choice but to take a step back in order to avoid being suspected of being involved in the kingdom's treason..
As for my treatment... I don't know how it will be right now, but in the future, my connection with her will be suspected and the noble faction will take action somehow. Still, thanks to the three feats I showed earlier, they may have been paying attention to the empire and made a plan to leave me alone and then give me as a gift to the empire. And while leading the process, the noble faction may seek to reestablish leadership related to friendship with the empire..
If only it were a general case..
Unfortunately, the relationship between me, Esmueh, and Ragnis is not typical at all..
"What are you worrying about so much??"
"Please, I am praying earnestly that this time, all the anxiety I anticipate will be met.."
"...It's good to have anxiety...?"
"Just this time."
No matter how noble I was, I couldn't include my personal relationships with women in my plans, so I prayed hard while answering Asilier..
Oh God. Please, just once, please let me eat at least one wave of my life..
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