After lunch at the inn, we went to the appointed place by the lake, and the fisherman had already arrived.
The fisherman was already there.
Prince Zifora assured the anxious fisherman that he was in good hands.
I will not put him in danger. Rest assured."
"Heh, heh."
And then three of Jean's best men, the commander of the 2nd Corps, returned with a fisherman to serve as witness.
"Okay, let's go."
Hitoshi D. and Reiko are on golem horses, and Prince Zifora and his party are on horses. The two fishermen went on foot to the governor's house.
It was a small town, so they could reach the official's residence within 15 minutes.
The building with its high walls was built to serve as a simple fortress in case of emergency, since the town was close to the border of the Principality of Mimaka.
Now, the gate is closed.
First, my men ordered the gates to be opened. >> he commanded.
About two minutes later, the gatekeeper appears. Prince Zifora is at his nose, holding a dagger with the royal emblem on it.
"This is the first prince Gifora Movie de Norja. Open the gate at once!
The gatekeeper was astonished.
"Yes! Immediately!
The heavy gate slowly opened with a slight creak.
"His Highness Zifora is here to inspect. Tell the officer..."
Jean Furusort Laksef, Commander of the 2nd Corps, announced in a gravely voice, and the gatekeeper literally flew out of the way.
The gatekeeper literally flew away, only to return less than a minute later.
"Oh, here you go! The deputy is on his way!"
Prince Zifora looked straight at the mature man running from behind him.
"It's been a long time, Kitri Monas Giya."
"Long time no see, Kitri Monas Giya, Your Highness. I did not expect to see you here. I beg your pardon!
The governor bows his head deeply, Kitri Monas Giya.
"Good. This time it's a ninja inspection. I would like to ask you a few questions at ....... May I?
Yes. This way, please.
The delegate Kitri Monas Ghia escorted the group...... Prince Zifora, Commander Jean of the 2nd Corps, three of his lieutenants, two fishermen, and Jin D. and Reiko...... Reiko ...... were taken to the reception room.
Immediately, a lady-in-waiting brought a cold drink.
Reiko drank it first.
The deputy raised his eyebrows at her, but did not say anything.
"...... is fine."
There are no drugs, poisons, or nanomachines in the drink, Reiko said.
The princes believed Reiko's analysis and sipped their drinks.
"Now, I'm going to ask you a direct question about the fishing in the lake," Prince Zifora interrupted.
Prince Zifora began.
"You gave orders to the fishermen of the principality of Mimaka to do whatever they wanted, didn't you?"
The governor chuckled and answered.
"Yes. What does it matter? We are not at war with them, but they are still another country. We are not at war with them, but they are still another country, and we can consider them an enemy, can't we?
"That's for you to decide. ...... We have made a pact with all but two nations except the Principality of Jagus. Your behavior is in violation of that agreement."
The deputy's face contorts when he hears this.
"What nonsense! We are the country that will kick the other three duchies to the curb and reign supreme! What is so sad that we have to make an agreement with them!"
"...... Kitri, are you serious?"
Prince Zifora looks stunned.
"Of course I am serious! Your Highness, do you not believe in my patriotism?
He excitedly attacks the prince, his eyes bloodshot.
At this point, Jean, the commander of the 2nd Corps, ordered his men to take the two fishermen out of the room, as he did not want them to see the deputies in such a disgraceful manner.
"Is it patriotism to make our neighbors worse off, to make our people suffer?"
"What about the people? The ruling class is what makes a country a country!
"On the contrary. A country is what it is because of its people. What good is a country without its people?
Your Highness!
This is not right!
Jin D. instructs Reiko to irradiate the <> at the deputy, who looks as if he is about to grab Prince Zifora.
"Aaaaahhhh ............aaa?"
The excitement of the delegate, Kitri Monas Giya, was instantly silenced.
"Wow, what have I been doing all this time?"
"...... I knew you had been brainwashed."
Prince Zifora frowned.
"Brainwashed?
Yes, Kitri, do you remember what you told the fishermen to do?
Yes, yes. ............ Oh, yes, you told the fishermen of the Principality of Mimaka to do whatever they wanted to do to increase their catch. ......
"Hmm, I guess that's about it."
The prince nodded his head in agreement.
"So, Your Highness, what about me?"
The prince spoke softly to the hesitant delegate.
"You have been , Kitri.
"Brainwashed, sir?
Kitri Monas Giya, the deputy, looked as if he was still having trouble understanding what was going on.
"Yes. ...... probably to the Duchy of Jagus."
"............"
The deputy Kitri Monas Ghia hangs his head in shock.
"You are not responsible. You can redeem yourself now."
"How in the world, sir?"
Prince Gifora explained slowly to Kitri, who was still in a state of shock.
As I said before, the three principalities have signed an agreement. As I said before, the three duchies have signed an agreement, which allows us to receive cooperation and support from outside the country.
"Yes, yes..."
Technology and food are also part of the agreement. We can also compensate for the loss of fish catch. So, make it known that we are not to quarrel with the fishing boats of the Principality of Mimaka.
"Yes, sir."
The deputy bowed his head.
The prince had hoped that if he could at least get a head start with specific instructions, he would be able to make his own decisions about subsequent policies.
"......I understand. ......"
The delegate bows his head deeply in reverence.
"That's enough. I look forward to seeing your work in the future.
The prince told him that he would send an aide from King's Landing as soon as possible.
"...... Jin-dono, is this correct?"
While the prince was talking with the deputy, Jean, the commander of the 2nd Corps, was consulting with Jin D. "Yes, sir.
"Yes, let's put a on the entire mansion.
Reiko is instructed, and after filling the entire mansion with the wave of the ,
"There is a stationary type of on board the <>. It would be a good idea to set it up here near the border."
"Oh, thank you!"
Thank you very much!
Both Jin of Horai Island and the old man thought that since they had gone to such lengths, they would have to take thorough measures to prevent brainwashing.
"I would like to have the information that Shinobi I transcribed.
"Yes.
What would the results of the analysis be like? Jin was a little excited.