Published at 9th of March 2020 07:44:16 AM
Chapter 45
After a brief discussion on the
“At any rate, what is it that you want to get out of me?”
As I did not want to acquiescently reveal, I drew a clear line in the sand .
“Before that, what is the reason for summoning me, your highness? How could my business be more important than your highness’s? After hearing your matter first, I will share my situation as it may be permitted . ”
The tone of the voice was respectful, but the meaning was clear . It was, speak you bastard as I ‘will not say’ until then . As expected, Kubalt’s countenance changed to, ‘look at this bastard?’
You were the one who has invited me first . Therefore, do as you please was what he was saying as he leisurely took in the aroma of the tea . Ultimately, Kubalt took a step back .
“It was that I was curious as to why you were traveling north . ”
How should it be responded to here? If Kubalt’s support could be secured, it would be definitely advantageous . Although he was neutral, there was a high probability for him to be taking the side of Countess Niederbayern, in this matter .
Why? That was because the demon king believed that it was better to be trading with humans than killing the humans . Although he was not in the same faction as Roelin, in his mind, he was sympathetic to her .
From his perspective, an emperor that takes pokes at demon kings would simply be very agitating . Although he was highly skilled in getting along with everyone, and so unable to throw in his support outright, there was a subtle tendency to support our side .
That was also the reason for me to have voluntarily travelled to the demon castle in the first place .
“It’s to take a tour . ”
An answer was given to hide his real reason .
“Well, it could be for a tour . However, would you not also have a business to take care of after surveying the northern city?”
“I think it would also be good if your highness would take a guess as well . As much a dull person as I have guessed your highness’ intention, I believe that your highness could also be able to surmise my intentions as well . ”
I continued to not reveal my inner intentions while trying to get his true thoughts . Kubalt furrowed his eye brows as he took the second step back .
“Alright, I will take a guess this time . As it seems that you will not speak your mind unless I reveal my own thoughts first . ”
“I’ll pay my full attention, your highness . ”
“You know the origin of this particular incident . Therefore, you are mobilizing to resolve that issue . Of course, the destination will be Dresden, the capitol city of Sachsen . ”
“Oh…”
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He looked confident as I quietly exclaimed in admiration .
“To be precise, it is Bellia Merchant of Dresden . ”
Indeed, he was Kublat, the spy king . He was reading the current state of the event accurately .
“Why is it the Bellia Merchant?”
“That’s a simple question . It is because the Rajter Knight family, which is the origin of this event, owes a great deal of debts to Bellia Merchant . The loan due date has already passed, and the interest alone is ballooning up like a snowball . The head of the Rajter Knight family probably isn’t having good nights’ sleep, either . ”
I nodded my head . That was correct . It was the money problem that caused the Rajter Knight family to overplay their hand .
“Your highness is correct . However, there is another element that is pressuring the Rajter Knight family . ”
“Hha . I can’t wait to hear your explanation . ”
We were testing our abilities to manipulate the techniques of giving and taking of information .
“It is none other than the feudal lord of Sachsen that is behind Bellia Merchant . ”
Kubalt put on a big smile upon hearing me .
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“You’re certainly not an ordinary person . I’m beginning to find you to be more interesting . ”
“Your highness is very captivating, but I’d like to respectfully turn it down . There is only Countess Niederbayern to me . ”
“Hha! You even have the audacity to crack a joke before a demon king . I like that . The Countess certainly seemed to be a good judge of character . ”
“I’m flattered, your highness . ”
No wonder I thought that Kubalt’s and my personalities went well together . I could definitely carry on a meaningful conversation with him .
“The reason is that the feudal lord of Sachsen has gotten involved out of the blue . He flexed his muscle once since he had received much kick backs from Bellia Merchant . ”
The feudal lord of Sachsen got involved in order to save face, but he was not truly earnest about it . He was someone who would take the back seat at any time if and when the Bellia Merchant would say it was not needed .
“If the feudal lord of Sachsen could be removed, solutions to the issues that have intertwined this incident could be found . ”
“I’m impressed with your insight, Valer . And your intel capability, also . However, what plans do you have to convince the feudal lord of Sachsen, so that he could distance himself? I do not see an answer . ”
It seemed that Kubalt has already been thinking about this issue .
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“That is something that I have to resolve . ”
“Then heading to Dresden implies that you already have an answer?”
I just smiled in response . Although I believed that he would take our side, I could not reveal everything as that hasn’t been fully determined .
“Hmmm… . . ”
Kubalt fell into his own thoughts as he looked at me . It was probably a troubling thing for him . However, it was the time for him to decide .
“I’ll be frank . I have a strong feeling about the emperor’s blockade . It even caused hurdles in trading with Roelin . That crazy emperor has decided to interject and prevent trading even amongst the demon kings . ”
There was enormous supply of coal in Pilsen, and a lot of it was being exported to Roselant . However, with the blockade, there were many challenges in exporting them .
“So, I want to throw my support to Countess Niederbayern . However, I have been worrying about how I could help . I don’t particularly have any connections with Countess Niederbayern . ”
“And I showed up in the middle of that?”
“Correct . I figured that if it was the man, who the countess has gone head over the hills, he would make an excellent bridge . Now that I’ve met you, I think you are much greater man than I had expected . ”