Chapter 111
Translator: Black lotus
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Traitor…
Ah… . . There are probably people in the country who are working with King Graci and are trying to kill Fiiru-sama . Since then, no action has occurred that would directly harm Fiiru-sama .
However, since the marriage to Fiiru-sama began to be discussed, there has been an increase in the criminal activities in the country . We have information that a large sum of money is flowing to those forces from the outer fringes of the nobility .
Good rumors about Fiiru-sama began to circulate from various places within the country as well as in the neighboring countries . Her international reputation has been increasing rapidly . Even though, she herself has almost done nothing…
At first glance, this appears to be a good thing for Fiiru, but it’s not . When it comes to Roy’s mistakes and the loss of her life due to the mess inside Auster, her fame and the expectations that were placed on her will come down and damage Roy .
Roy is no panacea . Of course, he makes a mistake or two . After losing a popular queen because of his own mistakes, the public will turn against him . However, he will be able to turn it around by saying that there is a criminal organization that wants to stir up public unrest and manipulate public opinion .
Perhaps, the aim of the enemy within this country is to create a shadow on Roy’s authority . They will take advantage of this and launch a coup d’etat under the patronage of King Graci . The maneuvering to enhance Fiiru’s fame might be to also incite King Graci’s jealousy and harden the conflict .
So, each enemy have their own agenda .
Unfortunately, even the priests of the Placé Church have taken advantage of this scheme . We’ve even embraced the concept of a saint, a concept that originally didn’t exist here . It’s even with a festive atmosphere…
Crow let out a sigh with a somber look on his face .
Fii was convinced of what Fiiru had called him when he was in town . The doctrine of nature faith is more flexible than monotheism . At worst, it’s fragile . Perhaps, the people on board didn’t realize that it was malicious and even accepted it .
At present, we know from the investigation and the circumstantial evidence in the vicinity, as well as the letter from Thomasz, that King Graci is the main culprit .
However, we still don’t have enough evidence to build a case against him internationally . We’ve been slow to get the information on the case that took place outside the country, and also slow to get to the bottom of it .
One of the enemies in the country is believed to be the master of the outer nobility, the Duke of Zarneid . He’s an old Austerian nobleman . A nobleman who did some pretty shady things in the days of the previous king to stock up money . To put it bluntly, he has been at odds with Roy, who began to crack down on the selfishness of the nobles after he took over the throne .
For the time being, we’re looking for evidence about Duke Zarneid involvement in these activities while we’re also trying to squash the activities of the active criminal organization . If we can find solid evidence of his secret dealings with King Graci, then we can expose his misdeeds and denounce him internationally .
But, Roy believes that the real enemy lies much deeper .
“Is it deep?”
“Yeah, it’s not just Duke Zarneid . Someone at the heart of the country is behind this . The goal is to eventually find out who that person is and get the evidence from there . ”
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After Crow finished talking to Fii with an unusually serious expression, he smiled with his usual smile and said to Fii
“That’s the mess we’re in . Do you have any questions? If I can answer it, then I will . ”
Fii asked a fundamental question .
“Um, was it okay to talk to me about such secret?”
Fii is still a new apprentice knight .
What Crow is talking about is the truth that the country is hiding . Even apprentice knights don’t know about Golms and Kooine and the others . I can’t believe you’re telling such things to me .
“It’s a good thing that you’re not the only one who’s interested in this . And yet, one of them was a traitor . Moreover, they were hiding the information, so that it could not be traced back to them . ”
“If you pick someone you trust based on their background, then you can’t trust them anymore . ”
So, we decided to trust the people we knew that we could trust . We are going to use those people to help us expose the traitors .
“Roy thinks that he can trust you . So, I told you . This is the answer . ”
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Crow chuckled a little after he told Fii his answer .
“Well, in an uncool way, it’s called a hunch . ”
“I understand . ”
Fii nodded repeatedly at his words .
Even if it was an unfounded feeling, it was nice to have Crow trust her .
”Honestly, I’d like us to sort this case out ourselves . You’re still an inexperienced apprentice knight . ”
“However, the grasses of our generation are not small people . So, there are bound to be some places that are impossible to sneak in . That’s why I wanted someone like you, Heath . ”
Fii has come to terms with the fact that she, who was no talent with a sword, has been picked up by Taichou .
“Of course, we’ll do the best we can . ”
“But, there may come a time when we will need your help . When that happens, will you help us?”
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Crow looked at Fii with a serious gaze and Fii nodded .
”Yes! I’ll definitely help!”
“I’m going to do whatever it took to help you and Taichou . ”
And if it helps my sister, then I have no reason to refuse .
Crow laughs at that cheerful reply .
“The reality of this is that it’s not just a matter of time before you’ll be able to get the job done . Then…”
Crow finally said it with a serious look on his face .
“This story is only known to the old members of the First Knight Squad that are present here today, the people who work at Zephas-sama’s mansion, the people under the King’s direct orders, the King’s maidservant Lynette as well as the 18th Knight Squad . That’s all . ”
“If anyone other than those people know about this story, then that person is an enemy . Be careful . ”
Fii nodded divinely at those words .