Chapter 164: 164 Landed

Iftane, the imperial capital of the Stanza Empire. Iftane, the capital of the Stanza Empire, is a city with a wide harbor and lush greenery that has continued to develop since the founding of Stanza, and is the representative city of the Stanza Empire in both name and reality.

On a day when the morning and evening breezes were laced with a chill that seemed to tear at the skin and reminded me of the depths of autumn, Iftane was surrounded by a gorgeous yet somewhat buoyant and restless atmosphere from morning.

I'm not sure if it's true or not.　I'm not sure what to make of it.

"Yes, it seems to be true. It is said that the royal family will take possession of the most beautiful princess in the Kingdom of Elgrand and present her to the Emperor as a token of their victory. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

You can find a lot more than just a simple cut and paste battle for the ...... bigwigs.

In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to get the most out of your time. As a genuine Stanzian, he has no hesitation or guilt in allowing the royal family and nobles to expand the land by winning battles and gaining hostages to advance diplomacy, but as he has lived in the Stanza Empire, which is an armed nation, he can instinctively sense the strength of the target country.

For most of the Stanzans living in the imperial city of Iftane, the Kingdom of Ergrand is a "formidable opponent that cannot be easily defeated. That's why few people believe the rumor that has been spreading slowly since a few days ago, that the royal family is going to win the war in Ergeland and bring back Mihime as a hostage.

--And there are many in the imperial city of Iftarne who are not happy about the rumors, but have deep sympathy for the "beautiful princess of a foreign country" that they have yet to see.

(Oh, you poor thing. ......)

(Oi tawashiya ......)

(In a country like this, so far away from your homeland, ...... you won't even be able to understand the language if you are from a country across the sea.

(At least, I hope I won't be treated roughly in the palace. ......)

Those who cannot speak, but only mutter in their hearts, are not even allowed the freedom to speak, slaves and poor people - not originally from the Stanza Empire, but people who lived in countries that fell under the rule of the Stanza Empire, were barely allowed to be subjugated, or were destroyed. The stanzaic imperial family was a subordinate people. The stanzaic empire treated the ruling classes of the countries that had pledged to be subordinate to it, but the ordinary people were clearly considered "lower" than the old stanzans. Those who could barely pay were forced to work in poor conditions, as they were forced to leave for Iftane in search of work that would allow them to earn money. Slaves were completely treated as "property" rather than "people," given food, shelter, and minimal clothing, and were the property of their masters for the rest of their lives and for their children and grandchildren. The poor are barely "people," but most of them can barely pay their taxes each month, and if they are not good-looking, they are worse looking and thinner than slaves. Even so, there were many people who clung to their status as poor people, thinking that it was better than being reduced to "things.

For these people, the situation of the "beautiful princess from another country" who became a human sacrifice for her country was no stranger. They didn't know what kind of status she had, but they secretly hoped that her status in her homeland would be high enough to frighten the Stanza Empire.

As the sun rose high in the sky, a carriage arrived from the imperial palace in an opulent procession, amidst the confused thoughts of the people. It is considered a virtue for women in this country not to show any of their skin, and it is a matter of course for women of noble rank not to show even their appearance in public. For this reason, the carriage that seemed to be for the princess was luxurious but solid, and it looked like a prison.

At the harbor, where the colorful welcoming party was lined up, the newest and fastest ship, built with the prestige of the Stanza Empire, slowly slid into the harbor. As one would expect, the ship shone with an imposing brilliance that made it hard to believe that it had traveled back and forth between Stanza and Ergeland in such a short time.

As the welcoming party and the people looked on, a solid ramp, befitting the ship, was installed, and a few women who appeared to be courtesans entered the ship, veils in hand. A few moments later, those who had gone to the Kingdom of Ergeland and brought back the "fruits of their war" came off the ship one after another. When a young man dressed in a dazzling costume, who looked like a member of the royal family, appeared at the top of the ramp, a loud cheer went up.

The royal family did not get on the palanquin, but stopped at the side of the ramp. As he looked up, the "exotic beauty" appeared before the people, protected by the veil held up by the ladies. ...... Of course, you can't see her in person. In the event that you are not able to see her in person, but you can see the appearance of the girls who seem to be her attendants walking around her veil, you can be sure that she is a "beautiful princess". For the Stanzans, whose skin is generally dark, the Elgrande's clear white skin alone gives a sense of exoticism.

As the princess descended the ramp, she was approached by a waiting member of the royal family, who seemed to be having a conversation with her. He showed her a carriage for the princess, and she, having been shown the vehicle, did not show any sign of resistance, and headed for the carriage quite obediently. The huge carriage swallowed the princess and all her attendants and closed with a heavy thud.

At this moment, both the old stanzas and those of the ruling class who had to live in Iftane felt one thing.

A prisoner of war.

The fate that awaited her would not be kind. The queue that begins to move, even if uncomfortable, invites pity for the "beautiful princess of a foreign country"...

"Aaah!

The procession started to move, but it didn't go on for very long, and then it suddenly stopped. A young child in tattered clothes jumped out from the crowd of spectators. The child, whose hair was so long and whose clothes and skin were so dirty that it was difficult to distinguish between a man and a woman, staggered and fell down in a position that obstructed the progress of the procession. The surrounding area was in an uproar, and the soldiers who seemed to be guarding the procession rushed towards the child with swords in their hands.

"Please wait!

Before the soldiers could reach the child, a girl, who was not yet old enough to be called a girl, jumped in between them. The clothes she wore were still dirty, and she was instantly recognizable as a child of the poor.

The girl fell flat on her face with her head on the ground.

I am truly sorry that I have interfered with the path of a nobleman. But please, please have mercy. My brother has had a high fever since last night and is unable to walk straight. I never meant him any harm.

"Shut up!　His Imperial Highness is riding in this palanquin!　To interfere with his progress is a sin worthy of death!

Then, please, let me take the blame. I, the elder sister, am responsible for my brother's misbehavior. Please spare my brother. ......!

Don't you know what to say?　How dare you poor people tell us what to do when we have a palace to ourselves! ...... I'll cut you two down at once!

The soldier's blade was raised high, reflecting the sunlight sinisterly. The prostrate sister let out an inarticulate cry and covered the fallen and seemingly almost unconscious infant ...... brother.

Everyone around them turned away, convinced of the end of the child and his sister, who had unfortunately fallen in front of the procession--!

Stop!

At the very moment when the murderous blade was about to swing down. At the very moment when the blade was about to swing down, as if aiming for a moment of silence, a single, dignified voice sounded.

The voice, strong, noble, and even arrogant depending on how you listen to it, is unmistakably that of a woman. The voice was so out of place in such a situation that the soldier who had raised his sword was caught off guard and stopped moving, looking up in the direction of the voice.

As if waiting for him to make a move, the door of the huge, gorgeous carriage that was running in front of the procession, right behind the palanquin, slowly, slowly opened.

Let's see you put down that sword. Of course, no one's blood will be spilled.

The procession and the surroundings shook noiselessly. The procession and the people around it shook noiselessly as a young woman in a long, exotic, wide-legged garment stepped through the open door. Her crimson costume was not only richly embroidered with brocade and silver thread, but also embedded with shiny stones, making it look as gorgeous as a luxurious carriage.

Her waist-length golden hair is intricately braided, enhancing her beautiful appearance. Her cool, slit eyes are the blue of the sea, her nose is straight and high, and her lips are bright red.

There was a beautiful woman who was not a good person, but certainly attracted people just by standing there. 　

She descended to the ground with a smooth movement that made the height of the carriage unnoticeable, and approached the soldiers with a relaxed gait.

Do you not understand my words?　--Lower your swords, now.

This is .......

These are the words of a woman, of all people. Of course the soldiers are under no obligation to obey. And yet, they could not resist her words. They lowered the swords they had been raising and stepped back.

Without hesitation, she moved into the space opened by the soldiers' stepping back.

"Are you okay?　Are you hurt?

"Yes, .......

I'm sorry, but I heard what happened from the carriage. I was wondering if I could take a look at your brother.

The girl who had been trembling in her brother's arms was now in a state of pure confusion. A woman, a noble woman in very expensive clothes, talking to a poor man in the street. Such a thing was so far from reality that she couldn't even imagine being surprised.

The noblewoman tried to kneel on the spot, even though the hem of her clothes were dirty.

"Oh, Princess!

Just as she was about to do so, she was stopped by a member of the royal family who had apparently come down from the palanquin and turned around.

What are you doing?

"That's what I said, Your Highness.

Her words were sharp as she confronted the royal family. Those who were in a position to see the expression on her face noticed the lightning-like anger roaring in her blue eyes.

"Cutting down one's own people in front of a foreign delegation visiting for friendship. Is that what you call stanzaic hospitality?

Well, that's ......

If you've invited us because you wish to make friends with our country, the Kingdom of Ergeland, then you should show some consideration for your guests. In the Stanza Empire, it may be a matter of course that the lower class people who block the path of the higher class people will be cut off, but we will never feel good if we are shown such a situation.

"Princess ......

It's not like these people were rebelling against their country or the royal family. It was just that a young boy was suffering from a fever so high that he could not judge the situation, and the place where he collapsed happened to be in front of the procession. Even if she had been rude, she had apologized properly. If you want to speed up the procession, you don't have to swing your sword down and take a young life and stain the road with blood, you can just lend a hand to the two of them and move them to a safer place.

Yes, that's true, but ......

Or am I just too ignorant to know that in the Stanza Empire, the law states that anyone who obstructs the path of the royal family is guilty of immediate death?

Even though she was a woman and a foreigner, her command of the Stanza language blocked the imperial family's rebuttal without a moment's hesitation. Turning her back on the royal family, who finally had no words to reply, she kneeled down without hesitation this time.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry for making you look bad in front of your sick brother.

"No, no.

No, no, no. May I see how your brother is doing for a moment?　...... Oh, he looks like he's in a lot of pain.

The woman touched the poor child as if it were a natural thing to do, examined his complexion, pulse, eyes and mouth, and nodded.

Is the water you are drinking safe?　Is it clean?

"Yes, it is. We have a well that draws water from the ground.

That's good. Can you build a fire?

Yes. You can use the scrap wood freely. It's ...... waste wood, so it's not good for keeping warm, but it can be used for cooking.

I understand. --Rita!

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace.

"Yes, my lady.

My medicine chest, please.

Yes, my lady. Here.

"Very good.

The woman handed me a large, well-worn, scratchy wooden box that was out of proportion to her beautiful outfit. With a practiced hand, the woman opened one of the many drawers, removed a plant from inside and placed it in a paper bag. The same action was repeated several times and in no time, three paper bags were ready. It was an unhurried movement that showed he was used to handling plants on a regular basis.

Here you go. The bags are color coded for clarity. Do you mind if I explain?

"Yes, .......

In the red bag is a fever reducer. You need to have a certain level of fever to fight the disease in your body, but if the fever rises too high, your body will not be able to keep up. The temperature seems to be too high for your brother's young body, so you should first infuse this medicine and give it to him. There are three doses in a small bag.

Yes.

When the fever has gone down a bit and you can eat something, take this blue bag. It is a medicinal decoction that is good for most diseases. It is blended to be easy to take, so the dose is a bit large. This is a six-pack. Take it in the morning, afternoon, and evening, preferably after meals. If it is difficult for you to eat, you can drink a glass of white water before taking the medicine.

"Yes. ......

This yellow bag is a herb that is effective in restoring strength. You can roast it, but it's more effective when eaten with grains, so if you can, make it into a porridge. ...... Of course, if this is too difficult, you can roast it normally.

It's okay. It's not as good as that, but if it's grain, I can manage .......

While answering, drops of water dripped from the poor girl's eyes.

"But, Miss. But, Miss, even though you have been so good to us, we have no money to pay you, or even to thank you. But, sir, ......

What are you talking about? You don't need money or a thank you. It's what I want to do and I'm doing it on my own.

Oh, no. ......

I'm a messenger sent by His Majesty the King of my country to promote friendship between the Empire of Stanza and the Kingdom of Ergeland. I'm not sure if you'll be able to see the difference, but I'm sure you can.

However, a noble lady like you should not be allowed to visit a poor man like me. ......

I don't know much about the world of the Stanza Empire, but in the Kingdom of Ergeland, the ruling nobility is responsible for the plight of the people. It is only natural for a nobleman to extend a helping hand to his people in distress, regardless of whether they are in his own territory or not. It is unacceptable for a nobleman not to help you.

The noble girl smiled all the while and spoke outrageous things in a gentle tone, and the people around her were enveloped in a kind of sense of unreality, as if they were watching a scene from a play about a legendary great man. It may be natural for common sense to be different in different countries, but the woman's story was so far removed from the common sense of the Stanza Empire that before I could accept it as reality, I was struck by a reaction of rejection: "Is there really such a country?

Then, ......, this may be an unnecessary intervention, but...

After some hesitation, the woman opened the largest drawer of the crate and took out a large bundle of grass.

Here is a herb that is very effective for bruises and cuts. If you grind it up and apply it to the affected area, it will relieve the pain and speed up the healing process.

What ...... bruises?

Not only your brother, but you too. You look like you're covering up your body all over the place. It may heal in time if you leave it alone, but that doesn't mean you can just leave it alone. I've given you a little extra to share with your family, friends and neighbors if you like.

"Miss, ......

My daughter's expression changed to one of seeing a savior who had indeed appeared this time. The poor girl sensed in her heart that the woman who behaved so unrealistically was indeed a down-to-earth person who cared about her family, friends and neighbors.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you ......!

"Thank you. This is the only way I can thank you. ...... So, where do you live?

Where's ......?

There's only this much herb in the medicine chest, but I've got a good amount of it in the back of the wagon. I'm curious to see how your brother is doing, so if you don't mind, I'd like to visit him at home sometime.　I'll bring you some more herbs then.

"Oh no, ......!　I can't ask you to do that.

Oh, no. As a doctor, it's only natural that I see to it that my patients get well. --Of course, as the Minister of Ergeland, it is also very meaningful for me to interact with you, a citizen of the Stanza Empire.

"Princess!

The royal family, who had been stunned and could only watch the conversation, finally remembered to speak. He changed his color and interrupted the woman's words.

Such a ......!　We can't have you behaving so selfishly towards our people!　It may be natural for the Kingdom of Ergeland to behave in such a manner towards its people, but this is the Stanza Empire.

"This is a strange thing to say. This is a strange thing to say. I thought that the role and raison d'etre of the legation was to inform the people of other countries of the state of their country. --It is precisely because of this that we in Ergeland have treated the behavior of the members of the Stanza Empire Mission with understanding and tolerance.

The woman's smiling words instantly made the royal family pale, and the members of the delegation behind him turned pale and averted their gazes. Even though they didn't know the details, it was a "moment" that was more than enough to let the people around them, who were watching with bated breath, know that Stanza's side was not doing well.

The woman, who had easily blocked the royal family's argument, turned to the girl again.

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"Come on, you can't leave your sick brother here like this forever. Where is your home?　If it's too far, I'll have one of my maids take you there.

Don't worry. It's just around the corner.

Really?　Take it easy, okay? --I'll be back.

The woman lends a hand, and the girl carrying the medicine with her brother in her arms (the woman had even prepared a simple handbag in anticipation of this) slowly stands up.

Encouraged by the compassionate woman who was not only not giving her a hard time because she was poor, but also offering her medicine for free, several men and women who seemed to know the girl and were wearing similar clothes came out of the crowd.

"Saja, are you all right?

I'll take Porte.

Hey, go ahead and boil some water for me.

Sure.

The woman stood back a little and watched the exchange between the people with nothing but a gentle compassion in her face. The eyes of the poor people who looked up at her showed overflowing gratitude and even more faith. Seemingly unable to even think of saying a word, they just bowed deeply to the woman and walked away.

Only one girl, the last one left, looked at the woman straight in the eyes.

Thank you very, very much. I will treasure your heart for the rest of my life.

You're overreacting by saying goodbye like this. --It's called a saja.

"Yes.

I'm Deanna, daughter of the noble Earl of Crestor, of the Kingdom of Elgrand. ...... I'm very glad to have met you. I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before. I was able to feel that even though we come from different countries, we all have the same heart for someone we love.

"Diana, sir.

Hurry up and go to Porte's. When you come back, please let me know how the herbs are working.

"......!

With tears in her eyes, the poor girl certainly smiled, bowed her head, and ran back into the crowd. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site.

"I have overstepped my bounds, Your Highness.

"Princess .......

"But I make no apologies. It would be shameful for the nobles of the Kingdom of Elgrand to overlook the slaying of those two sisters here. It's not that we crossed the sea to follow the "home" of the Stanza Empire. We came to the Stanza Empire as people of the Kingdom of Ergeland to build a bridge of friendship between the two countries.

"You're absolutely right, but...

But perhaps, judging from the behavior of His Highness and the Stanza delegation in the Kingdom of Ergeland, "friendship" in the Stanza Empire has a slightly different meaning than the one we generally think of in our country. The meaning of "friendship" in the Stanza Empire may be a little different from what we generally think of in Japan. For the people of the Stanza Empire, is it a sign of friendship to show how they hurt and bleed their people, regardless of whether they are from their own country or not?

"Princess!

"However, even if that were the case...

The woman's words would not stop. In the event that you've got a lot of time, you may want to take a look at this article.

It's like a crimson rose that blooms brightly with ice and fire.

I'm sure it was you who said that you would like to invite us from the Kingdom of Ergeland to the Stanza Empire as a 'Friendship Mission'. --If that is the case, I believe that you will understand our "friendship" just as we have accepted yours. I do.

Everyone in the room was pressured by her noble attitude, and felt the urge to prostrate themselves without question.

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An almost silent sneer echoed in the carriage. I watched silently for a while after the procession started moving again, but I wondered if it was time to butt in.

"Kai. You're ...... laughing too much.

"No, ......, I'm trying to hold back a good belly laugh, so you'll have to excuse me for this.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your time and how you're going to do it.

It's been a long time since I've seen the Red Rose in a rage mode. Dee's been so quiet lately, hasn't she?

I don't lose my temper for no reason unless I have to. In the palace these days, I'm considered to be His Majesty's favorite princess, so I don't get into unnecessary fights anymore. With Madame Magnum and sister-in-law Chris around, there are more things that I don't have to attend to.

I'm not sure what to make of that. ...... It's a good feeling.

I'm not sure why you're asking me this. It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.

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"If that's the case, she's too blind to see you, Diana.

I'm sure you're not the only one who's had to deal with this.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

Really, really. --I've never seen such a brilliant full counterattack before.

I've never seen a full counterattack like that before. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a bit of an idiot.

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--In the first place, Diana's frustration had been building up during the boat trip from Ergeland to the Stanza Empire. In the Stanza Empire, the prince, Samba, and the upper echelons close to them were still good, but the attitude of the officers who were supposed to be assisting them (although she had heard about them) was terrible. They did not even consider the maidservants who accompanied Diana as human beings, and spat insults at them at every opportunity. Although the maidservants other than Rita can't hear the stanza properly, they can at least vaguely understand that they are being mocked even though the language is different. When Rita and Kai reported to Deanna that the maidservants - or rather, Rita and Kai - had complained to her, Deanna smiled and said, "It's probably just my imagination," using their lack of understanding of the language as a shield. It was clear that he was only posing as a hostage, but secretly he despised her for being a hostage.

If this visit to Stanza was just Deanna's private matter and Deanna herself was being ridiculed, she would have let it go, but as expected, she couldn't leave it like that. It would be easy to talk directly to the prince and get the officials to calm down, but that wouldn't shatter their misconception that she was just a woman who could only cry to men, and it wouldn't solve the root of the problem.

Besides, you know.

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. In fact, we went all the way to the Stanza Empire in order to make the legitimacy of the mission the "reality". I'm not sure if it's a good idea for me to go back to my home country, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea for you to go back to your home country.

Oh, I see. So that's why you've been waiting so long for the opportunity to have the greatest effect?

There's no point in trying to silence the stanzas on a small ship like that. If we're going to make a move, we should try to impress as many people as possible with the Kingdom of Elgrand.

I knew for some reason that you were thinking that way, but I didn't expect you to make a move before entering the palace.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

I've been thinking that if I was going to make a splash, it would be in front of the Emperor.　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work. ...... Children are the treasure of the nation, and you are willing to take their lives instead of sparing them.

I'm sure you can understand the extent of the Stanza Empire.

"Really. If it doesn't work there, where does it work?

But in fact, it was very effective. In that short exchange, I was able to impress upon the audience the bravery of the Elgrandians, who are not afraid of swords, even if they are women, and the compassionate nature of the nobles of the Kingdom of Elgrand, who care for the weak regardless of their country. I'm sure you can understand the misconception of the Stanzans that the Elgrandeans visited Stanza not as hostages but as ambassadors for friendship, and you showed them with your attitude that the Elgrande Kingdom is equal to the Stanza Empire.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here. Deanna-sama's behavior must have conveyed to the people how the ruling class of the Kingdom of Ergeland considers it their duty to protect the people. This is quite a revolution in thought, and it's quite a blow to the Stanza Imperial Family.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm so excited about this. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It's really nice of you to return all the hot water that we've been drinking in the Kingdom of Elgrand at this time. Good intentions and kindness can become a great weapon when taken to this extreme.

As expected, Kai, and everyone in the carriage, understood exactly what was behind Deanna's words. I've always known that the mission of a country's envoy is to inform the people of other countries of the state of their country, and that is the reason for our existence. --It is because of this that we in Ergeland have been treating the behavior of all the members of the Stanza Empire Mission with understanding and tolerance. That's it. In short, it's a counterattack that says, "Just as you guys have been following the Stanza method in the Kingdom of Elgrand, we're going to follow the Elgrand method. At the same time, it is a declaration of equality that says, "We have seen from the behavior of the Stanza delegation that the Stanza Empire is the one that looks down on foreign countries and behaves arrogantly. So we will do the same, even if it is a foreign people, we will treat them with compassion, and protect them and keep them alive, that is the 'Kingdom of Ergeland'.

It would have been fine if he had done the same thing in front of the Emperor, though. As is the case in my country, things that happen in the vicinity of a great person somehow get perverted and spread in an unexpected way. I thought it would be better to act flamboyantly in front of a lot of ordinary people living in the Stanza Empire, rather than have it spread in a way that is far from the truth and convenient for the Stanza Empire.

I think this would be more effective too. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, and what you can do to help. It was a golden opportunity to show off the 'people-friendly Elgrand Kingdom.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. But judging by the condition of this ...... girl Porte, I don't think so. It's a complete coincidence.

I'm sure it's a blessing in disguise for her siblings that she fell in front of Dee.

I hope so. I gave them a warning to stay out of it, but I don't know how far they got it.

I'm sure she'll be fine if I'm that blunt, but I'll have Riku keep an eye on her just in case.

Thank you.

I'll have Riku keep an eye on him just in case." "Thank you." Reassured by Kai's words, Diana exhaled lightly.

In the carriage, where the conversation had died down, "And yet," Aina began.

It's very convenient. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to use it.

Yes, really. I could hear Master Deanna's stanzas and His Royal Highness' words in Elgrand.

It's convenient and strange.

Rosalie and Lurie took over from Aina, and Yuri and Mia nodded in agreement.

I don't think I'll have any trouble in Stanza's palace with this.

It's great to be able to overcome the language disadvantage.

...... Well, it's not a panacea. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it. This spell doesn't have that wide of an effect.

I think it's enough to be able to hear at that distance, you know?　That's about the diagonal of a large salon, right?

"I heard that Stanza's palace is ridiculously large, so it seems that my father modified the normal Tongue spell to make it as wide as possible. This spell is usually used to make it easier to talk to someone who speaks a different language than you, so it's not really designed to be used with a large group of people.

I'm not sure what to make of that. With Rita, there would be no shortage of interpreters, but with an overwhelming shortage of manpower, there was no guarantee that she would be able to interpret all the time. In order to compensate for this language disadvantage, Sora gave Kai the "Tongue" spell. It is a mysterious spell that allows one to "hear" different languages as one's own most familiar language.

A few moments ago, Deanna, who was speaking stanzaic while the spell was active, had the very interesting experience of hearing her own stanzaic language doubled as Elgrande and stanzaic. She was sure that she was speaking stanzaic, but her ears were hearing Elgrande more strongly, and the stanzaic she was speaking sounded smaller, as if it was covered by it. I was confused for a moment, but that was quite interesting.

Kai, who had not activated the spell now, became a little more serious.

I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again just in case. I'm sure you've heard of it before, but just in case you haven't, I'd like to remind you that this spell is very convenient, but it's also very inflexible. Anyone within the area of effect is subject to the effects of the spell without exception. It's no problem if we just use the spell to hear the stanzaic language, but if we accidentally speak Elgrande while the effect is active, the nearby stanzans will "hear" our Elgrande as stanzaic, and they'll know we're using a mysterious translation technique. If we speak Erglandic, the nearby Stanzans will "hear" our Erglandic as Stanzese and know that we are using a mysterious translation technique. Be careful with that.

"Don't worry too much about that. Basically, it's my role to speak in public, and when I speak with Stanzans, I speak in Stanzese even if they can speak Elgrand. It's not unnatural to follow the precedent, since His Imperial Highness also basically used Elgrande when speaking with Elgrande people.

I'm sure it will make our ears go crazy. I'm not sure why my ears can hear Elgrand when Deanna-sama is only speaking Stanza.

I'm not sure if it's the same thing, but I'm sure it's the same thing. It is more of a psychoactive system than a language translation.

...... Is that so?　I've always heard that.

"When we speak, we unconsciously construct words in our minds and then say them out loud. When we speak words, we unconsciously construct them in our minds and then speak them out loud. The spirited wordsmith reads the parts of the words that we have constructed and voiced in our minds, and directly conveys them to the minds of the recipients. The effect is activated when you hear the words, so it's just as if you heard them.

"I see. I see. So the Stanzas I speak can be "heard" in Elgrand when I hear them myself. So, if His Imperial Highness speaks Elgrande while the spell is active, will I be able to hear Stanza's words?

"Probably. In that sense, if possible, I'd like you to talk to the prince in Stanza.

All right.

I'm sure Kai will keep an eye on her and control the activation of the spell as needed, but I can't afford to put too much pressure on him. If Deanna actively used the Stanza language, the Stanzans would not bother to speak Elgrand in the Stanza Empire.

While nodding to the advice of the great secret agent, Diana somehow turned her eyes to the outside through the window.

(Stanza Empire, huh? (It's good to know that my stanzaic language is understood by the general public after the incident earlier. ......)

From what I've seen, the inner workings of the empire are much more difficult than I've heard.

Sensing something in Deanna's expression, Kai nodded his head lightly.

"Dee?

...... Oh, I'm sorry. I just remembered something earlier.

You mean about the sisters?

Of course about them, of course. But also about the Stanza Empire itself.

Rita raised her eyebrows slightly at the words.

"Master Diana. You're showing your bad habits again. Whatever problems the Stanza Empire has, they should be solved by the Stanzans. Please don't let it bother you too much.

That's true, but ......

"When someone is suffering in front of you, you can't leave them alone, can you Dee?

...... I don't think I'm arrogant enough to think that I can do anything about all the suffering of the people in the stanza. But--

There are people with tattered clothes and skinny bodies who somehow manage to crawl through life, while there are people who are well-fed and adorned with fine clothes and ornaments. Both of them exist in the same space, in the same visible place, but their gazes and ways of life do not overlap, as if there is an invisible wall.

If this is the case even in the imperial capital of Iftane, the home of the Emperor.

(If this continues, this country will not survive. There will surely be a limit soon.

This is not the time to be lusting after the Kingdom of Ergeland across the sea. The division of the people is the division of the nation. The people are divided into the poor and the rich, and the middle class that connects the two is even smaller than we thought. It is obvious that if the current situation continues for a long time, the country itself will not be able to survive.

And when the country collapses, the first victims will be the weakest people, who have not even been taught how to defend themselves.

The people of Stanza will decide the fate of the Empire. I know that, but... (I know that, but I'd like to think that I'm allowed to meddle with them enough to plant seeds of hope so that they won't give up on the future.

How far can we go? --What can I do?

I'm sure you'll agree that it's a great idea to have a little more time to think about what you want to do.

...... Towards the imperial palace of the Stanza Empire, which will soon be visible.

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