Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 353
After hearing my plan, Celebian and the others checked three times to see if I was sane..
In fact, he was quite noble. Ozwal, who took on the role of filling out documents according to the format, wrote down what I said and asked and checked it several times..
"Do you really write like this??"
The confirmation is still ongoing. She was slightly annoyed, but it became clear what the guy was worried about, so she nodded and answered..
"Anyway, I'll read it again later and check. Just send it to me so there's nothing to blame, so shut up and write it down.."
Although I don't know everything else, writing things down in the right form was honestly a bit daunting since I've only done a handful of things while learning the butler's job, but I never thought Oswal's presence would be so helpful. The guy writing it down was dead, but it didn't matter to me. He looked at me leisurely picking up nuts and eating nuts in the room and said Celebian with a shocked look on his face..
"Is it really true that just sending a document like this to the count and the king will make it effective??"
Judging by the strange delay, it seemed like he was trying to say 'insane', but I understood. Even though I am in the position to put it into practice, it is absurd. But there wasn't much I could say..
"It happens."
Although the recipient may think that a crazy person is talking nonsense, it is obvious that such an attitude will quickly change when an incident occurs and rumors spread, so there is no need to worry..
"The problem is that it costs a bit of money to send documents quickly, but I made a lot of money this time.."
I'm so glad that all the guys targeting me are rich guys. Thinking about the thick money pouch and the jewelry pouch, I worked hard on Ozwal, and thanks to that, the formatted document was completed in an instant. The handwriting was a bit disappointing because I wrote it in a hurry, but it looked better than if it was too neat, so I found myself nodding my head..
Seeing Oswal's expression brighten up at my satisfied reaction, I responded with a smile..
"Now tell me what you know is the fastest way to deliver mail in the West.."
Ozwal's face, which was relieved to think that his work was done, changed again to death..
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The letter that Eldmia had prepared by pressing Oswal was delivered to Caldar XVI, King of Caldar, within three days through the fastest means in the West..
Originally, a letter written by a single traveler would never have been delivered to the king. However, letters delivered using the Magic Library's space leap magic, which is rarely used because it costs too much to send just a few documents, were a different story..
The expensive delivery method, which has the power to check what the content is rather than who sent it, made the king and his associates spend time, and made those who looked at the content have a serious look on their faces..
However, even when the meeting began, the content was so unique that it was difficult to express opinions first, and King Caldar XVI was the first to open the meeting..
"Didn't they clearly say that the empire has nothing to do with them?...?'
As the king of a historic kingdom that had been passed down for 16 generations in the West, where there were many people running wild like unbridled colts, Kaldar XVI had no intention of reprimanding his subjects for his poor judgment. Moreover, the matter he just spoke about was something that was delivered directly by an envoy from the Kingdom of Velhondra, so it was something that King Kaldar XVI himself heard about..
I just... just put out of my mouth the questions that came to mind in the process of trying to somehow understand the situation in front of me. However, the minds of subordinates cannot be helped, and some people appear who flinch as if they have committed a sin..
There was no kingdom that did not know that an urgent letter had been sent to Itisel in the name of Margrave Kelvast. It was the result of the diligent operation of spies by those who could not give up the money and information moving there even though they did not physically touch it..
Caldar XVI, like everyone else, had his eyes and ears planted there, and was quite surprised to hear that the orcs had climbed the ancient gate to fly all the way to Itisel and wreak havoc, so he crossed the steppes alone to return to his hometown. He showed great interest in the story of Eldmia..
So, he ordered his close associates and even assigned a capable watcher to keep a close eye on him. As a renowned power in the West, he carried out the request very thoroughly, and thanks to this, Kaldar.
Even if only half of the rumors and information he heard were true, he was a boy who had the qualities of a hero who would leave his name in history..
Although it was said to be a case involving the Empire, none other than the Iron-Blooded Princess herself was the one who was keeping an eye on him by going to the length of Itisel, so he thought it would be diplomatically advantageous to secure his safety in advance and send him safely to the Empire's territory, so he believed that the Empire had clear intentions. While waiting for the announcement, everything was ready to move the troops..
That's why I was taken aback when I received a response from the empire saying they were being ignorant..
Even so, I couldn't understand the current situation where Eldmia was going crazy..
'What on earth do you believe and move like this??'
The text of the letter was lengthy, but the point was simple. He discovered circumstantial evidence and clear evidence of the activities of Count McKellin, who attempted to assassinate him out of spite, even though he was innocent, and through this, he intended to hold Count McKelline directly responsible..
Since his life as an adventurer does not have the same weight as that of Count McKellin, a nobleman who leads a family, he makes an absurd claim that he will prove his innocence by fighting against the earl's family rather than a duel, and that he is trying to protect his honor. Since this was the only purpose, it was also included that after the death of Count McKellin, his private property would not be claimed so that it could be recovered by King Caldar XVI, the owner of the land..
If this was a battle over territory, there would be no problem. The same was true even if the letter was a request to observe a duel for honor between nobles and nobles or knights and knights. On the contrary, they would have welcomed it with open arms since they were in a situation where they could take down a single force that was keeping the royal family in check without raising a hand..
The problem is that this is a fight between ‘one person’ and the count who is the owner of one territory and leads the faction..
"Does this make any sense? This argument is no different from telling them to stay quiet because they are going to assassinate a nobleman. I think we need to send the military right away and arrest this guy and make him guilty.!"
One spirited nobleman gritted his teeth and argued. Although they were not specifically Count McKellin's faction, their pride as nobles seemed to have prevented them from accepting this situation..
"What kind of absurd claim is that? Are you sure you read everything? The third chapter is an application for a duel with honor in mind.."
The person who answered was another nobleman with pro-imperialist tendencies, and what he said was true. The copy of the duel, which must have been delivered to Count McKellin, was also read by everyone present..
"How can this be a duel?!"
"If there is evidence and the parties want it, wouldn't it be a duel? Even if the evidence is real, Count McKellen has no choice. Please don't claim that it's fake. The magistrate has already confirmed everything.."
"Does it make sense for a duel between an outsider who is no different from a vagabond with no status and a great nobleman?!"
"What is the problem when he directly says that he has legitimate rights and that he will prove his innocence before the gods? On the contrary, it is so overwhelmingly good for Count McKellin that it is almost absurd.."
He, too, was wrinkled between his eyebrows as if he was dissatisfied with what he had seen, but the reason was different. This is an issue that would have provided an excuse for political attack if he had brought it to the capital. He was informed that he would use that excuse in a duel in which he was sure to lose. He felt bad because he thought he had missed a good opportunity..
And it wasn't just his idea. In addition, joy and sorrow were crossing the faces of those who were divided into factions..
"It is as Lord Barnes said. Although it is indeed a profane attitude, it has a certain style, and the evidence is clear, but he himself wanted a duel, so if he prevents it, the prestige of the royal family will fall and the law of the land will be shaken.."
The anti-imperialists who sided with Count McKellin argued for the legitimacy of the duel, confident that the troublesome incident was being resolved on its own. In a situation where the pro-imperial nobles were silent as they could not find a way to refute their intentions even though they clearly knew their intentions, King Caldar XVI, who realized that their voices were getting louder, raised his hand and silenced everyone..
"stop. Although this is an unprecedented situation, it seems that the opinion of the authorities is already leaning towards the fact that there is no problem with the duel claimed by Eldmia Egar.."
Only the one who spoke out at first seemed dissatisfied, but more than ten other nobles all nodded with their own emotions. In response, Caldra XVI, who had hoped that the pro-imperial faction would come up with something sharp, gave notice with a sigh of regret..
"Count McKellin's crime is clear. Supporting illegal elf hunting, sponsoring illegal slave trading, and plotting unjustified assassinations. Originally, it would be right to bring this to court... but at the request of Eldmia Egar, an adventurer from Itisel who uncovered this and was unfairly threatened with her life, a duel for honor will be held first.."
If Count McKellen loses the duel, all charges will be acknowledged and the family will be punished by the law together. If you win, at least you will be found not guilty of conspiracy to assassinate..
Kaldra XVI concluded his speech while looking at the anti-imperial faction, who were nodding and smiling with satisfaction, and the pro-imperial faction, who couldn't erase their expressions of dismay..
"It will be observed under the laws of the kingdom and royal decree, and will be held in the presence of royal witnesses to ensure legal proceedings. The duel takes place at Eldmia Egar's request... against the 'family' of Count McKellin.."
And the smiles on the faces of the nobles belonging to the anti-imperial faction grew thicker..
It was a truly satisfying smile..
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