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Genius Prince – v1-c35
POSTED ON AUGUST 18, 2019 BY TSUKI
Wayne took several second to processed Ninim's words.
"Capitulated?"
"Yes."
"Marden capital?"
"Yes."
"… How?When?By who?"
"By Marden neighbor, Cabarine. Because they had their army preoccupied here, they could not defend against the invasion… King Fushtar had died…"
"…"
'What's going on Marden, how stupid was King Fushtar, etc.?' Curses and thought crossed Wayne's mind at a tremendous rate, his brain then reached the most important problem.
"Ninim, can I ask you something? I should have had a peace talk with Marden after this…"
Due to so much shock, Wayne was speaking as if he was squeezing his last breath…
"In that case, what happens to the negotiation?"
In response to that, Ninim reluctantly averted her gaze away.
"Because there's no one we could negotiate with, maybe none?"
"…"
'I see–'
'There's no negotiation, huh?'
Wayne exhaled and look up at the sky.
Then he shouted.
"W-What the hell is wrong with everything?!"
Wayne roar was swallowed by the soldiers' shouts of victory. Thus his anguish cry was in vain.
The Kingdom of Natra, because it was situated on the northernmost of the continent, as a matter of course, it had a short summer.
Autumn and winter will come in no time, and the plants would start to grow darker. Such was the climate.
But that was why the Kingdom people would make use summer as much as they could and enjoy it. Once you walked on the street, you will find cheerful people everywhere. Festivals and other events were held, and the Kingdom of Natra during this period of time was constantly laughing until late at night.
However, in contradiction to that, inside the castle, Wayne was slumping down on the desk feeling depressed.
"How did this happen…"
A month had passed since the battle at Girat Gold mine.
Leaving Hagar to defend the mine, Wayne returned to the Kingdom and continued to gather information about Marden, and clearing up a bureaucracy that had accumulated.
The news that Marden was destroyed by its neighboring country, Cabarine, had quickly became known throughout the continent.
Although it was a small country in the north, a country was still a country. Anyone who involved with a country politics would be interested since it would be related to history.
Not to mention, Marden had a Gold mine. It was also well known that they were fighting against the Natra Kingdom over it.
Thus attention was focused on the handling of the Gold mine.
The Kingdom of Natra which had virtually occupied the Gold mine.
The Marden Kingdom could not admit that and contested it.
But unexpectedly Cabarine state ended up destroying Marden.
Naturally, the Gold mine should become Natra land but, whether or not Cabarine willing to acknowledge that was another story…
And today, a meeting between Natra and Cabarine took place, and a conclusion was reached.
"—Excuse me."
Ninim appeared after she opened the office door.
As soon as she saw Wayne slumped figure on the desk, her expression immediately turns, 'Ah, I see…'
"Did your talk with Cabarine's messenger, failed?"
"… It's failed…"
After responding while groaning, Wayne then stood up and looked at the ceiling.
"I couldn't sell the Gold mine! Damn it all!"
The plan to sell the mine, in which he had planned to sell the Gold mine to Marden at a high price, such a plan was destroyed by Cabarine who ridiculously destroyed Marden.
However, Wayne didn't give up. From Cabarine perspective, Marden gold mine should be as good as anyone could get. Rather, they should've taken into account to invade for it. In their scenario, they would ambush the Natra army who had been fighting against Marden army, then took all the country including the Gold mine.
Indeed, everything went wrong, including Cabarine. Cabarine should want the Gold mine, that was the logic inside Wayne's mind. But due to the unexpected war, they think twice.
But Wayne still thought there was an opening. Thus he immediately sent a messenger to Cabarine and tried to establish a meeting place. All of the efforts were to sell the Gold mine at a high price to Cabarine.
However, soon enough, that prospect was being turned over.
"Cabarine state, they failed to kill all the Marden royal family?"
"Yes, it matches with the information we got from our spy. The Marden troops who have withdrawn from the Gold mine gathered, and raising resistance movement against Cabarine I heard."
"It seems their hands are full just to keep them suppressed. Since in their mind two front warfare against Natra would be dangerous, they actually went all out just to get non-aggression pact with us. They wholly acknowledged the Gold mine belong to Natra–, There's no room for me to interject at all you know?"
"Oh my, that's rough indeed."
Cabarine state was a western country.
Thus Ninim didn't attend the meeting, but imagining Wayne expression during the meeting made her laugh a little.
"Oi, this is not a laughing matter, you know, Ninim. Look at these documents, people, money, everything was consumed in this war! Thanks to that the national treasury is empty! And the result of all of that hardship is a depleted Gold mine! Aaaaaaargh!"
Ninim walked up to Wayne, who was holding his head in agony, then struck a bundle of papers to his nose.
"Then, here. A present for Wayne."
"What is this? a super cool girl love letter for me who had won against 30,000 troops?"
"If that is the case, I will tear it up. Those are from Perint."
The miners who participated in that war were given rewards. In addition, Perint, who was the miners representative, was employed by Natra and worked as the Gold mine supervisor.
"Then it is no big deal of a report, no? Hmm…"
Wayne's eyes quickly read through the report then stopped…
"They found a new gold vein? Really?"
"I made them investigate it at first just to be sure, but it seems it is true. I won't say that it would be equal to the Gold mine heyday, but I believe it will turn profitable…"
"Oooooooooh…"
Hearing that, Wayne leaned back on his chair and exhaled slowly.
"I was thinking how am I going tell the military about the mine already being depleted, I guess I'm saved…"
"I believe it would be fine if that is the case, with Wayne fame and reputation being a compassioned ruler, strong at fighting, and first-class political skills."
"No no, such reputation means nothing. It will only make someone have a habit of getting failed. Negligence is a great enemy you know, Ninim?"
Ninim showed a bitter smile looking at Wayne response, which showed a stubborn attitude. Even though he was great at war strategy, when he returned home, he going like usual like this. But in her eyes, that was good, since because of that he was able to overcome a lot of national difficulties.
"But still, I see, the Gold mine will turn to be profitable, huh? Then I can relax a little. I've been busy all the time since I got home, I should have a little rest now…"
"No can't do…"
Ninim then put another pile of paperwork in front of Wayne.
"… With this, when am I going to rest?"
"Yeah, I will try and get some help…"
"…"
"Also, other ambassadors from the east are requesting a meeting. Consultation on budget reorganization from a government official. The problem of replenishing worn out armaments is also being questioned. Ah, and Franya-sama is lonely. You have to make up the city tour with her which was being postponed due to the war. There is still a lot of work to do, you know?"
She attentively lined up his full schedule.
In spite of overcoming national disaster, Wayne could only sigh and shouted…
"Damn it all! I will definitely sell this country! Aaaaaaaaargh!"
Wayne desperate anguish shout disappeared into thin air in vain.
An upheaval involving the entire continent started from the death of Emperor of Azworld Empire.
In the later era, it would be known as the start of the Genius King Great War.
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Vuno Continent.
There were a variety of nations, large and small, which was divided into two East and West by a great mountain range.
Among them, there was a small country at the northern end that was developing mountain valleys of the great mountain range.
The name of the country was the Natra Kingdom.
It was the sign of autumn around the corner when the people of Natra had a certain melancholy aura around them.
That was because the kind of cold air that told them that the sort summer had come to an end, and the long winter was coming. It was customary for the citizen to prepare for the cold air while shivering and smacking their lips.
But this autumn was different.
Despite the fact that the short summer comes to an end, the face of the people was still full of vigor, enthusiasm remained throughout the Natra Kingdom.
The reason for that was the war that broke out before summer started by the invasion made by Marden.
While Natra King was in bed, it was Wayne Salema Albarest, the prince who took the helm instead.
He repelled the Marden army brilliantly, and even reverse-invade Marden and took their gold mine.
Not only that, Wayne was able to defend the gold mine with just thousands of soldiers against 30,000 Marden men.
The Kingdom's people applauded and praised the prince calling it the greatest feat in Natra Kingdom history.
The heat of victory had yet to cool down, thus making the people forget the cold.
And the same was true in the royal capital city, Cordbell.
"As expected of His Highness."
"When I heard when the King had fallen ill, I was wondering what would gonna happen at the time…"
"His Highness is strong and kind. If His Highness here, this country is safe."
Such conversation comes from everywhere without having to stretch one's ear. The people were deeply impressed by the previous war that much but—…
(It seems the people feeling will continue like this for a while…)
Holding her jute bag, a single young lady walking on the main street and having a deep thought…
She had clear white hair and burning red pupils. She looked like a doll, but she was a real person.
Her name was Ninim Raleigh. She was Prince Wayne's aide, who was being talked about all over the country.
(We only won against the neighboring country once… That does not mean that the Natra Kingdom's national power would be doubled, and the threats of other countries also have not decreased…)
Ninim thought was not optimistic.
She personally believes it was a happy thing to win the war since as the result of that, her lord Wayne was being respected by the people.
But as a person in national politics, it was only natural for her to be worried about the dangers of the future rather than past successes…
(And I'm more worried that Wayne's evaluation was raised one-sidely…)
Wayne personality had been talked about from various aspect by the ordinary people, but the most significant consensus between them was that Wayne was a benevolent ruler.
Such as he manages to call the name of the soldiers one by one and encourage them personally, so on so forth… He freed the oppressed miners in person. The people evaluation of him was that he was a kind-hearted person, thought some falsehood and fact mixed together sometimes…
It was not actually bad to have such an evaluation.
That was not bad but, Ninim know, that bias evaluation sometimes could be dangerous.
(I wonder, what Wayne think about all of this?)
Let ask after this…
Ninim decided that while speeding up her walking speed.
She could already see the royal palace in front of her eyes.
There, prince Wayne should've been waiting for Ninim to arrive.
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Willeron palace, the royal palace of the Natra Kingdom, it was a historic building built under the direction of the first king, King Salema.
However, it was a building nearly two hundred years old. Although the minimum appearance and functionality were maintained by repeated renovation works, the talk that they should rebuild something new had been on the agenda for several decades.
But so far, there was no sign of that being implemented. Rather than a historical attachment, it was more because of the budget.
A young man was walking along the historical Omboro palace corridor along with some government officials.
He was Wayne Salema Albarest. He was given the Kingdom founder's name as his middle name, and there was a rumor that he was the reincarnation/the return of the first king.
"Your Highness, the construction work on the Torito river have been completed successfully."
"How's the condition of the mainstream and the water distribution?"
"It is only measured numbers but, both of them fall within our expectation. As we've planned, the possibility of flooding due to the stream had been decreased significantly…"
"Don't be too optimistic. If you misunderstood that you can take control the nature, you will receive a painful experience. Let us continue further monitoring…"
"Yes, sir…"
When one of the officials bowed and took one step back, another official throw a question toward Wayne.
"Regarding Torito river, it was reported that the local people have a concern in regard to the diverted river current."
"I should've left those problems to the official dispatched to the basin, was it not enough to accommodate them?"
"I'm afraid sir, words and authority alone were not enough…"
"I guess it can't be helped. Tell Raklum to lead some soldiers and keep them silent. However, avoid bloodshed as much as possible. Also, take in all the local people information and submit a detailed report."
"Yes, sir!"
Wayne's instruction was flowing without interruption. His appearance that he manages to do national administration with tolerance and strict policy was an ideal prince for the government officials.
"Your Highness, we've received a report from General Hagar, who protect our border with Cabarine state. There are some cases that need Your Highness approval."
"After I take a look, I will write back my reply. Also, about the fight between Cabarine against Marden insurgent, it still ongoing?"
"Yes. Under the banner of the royal survivor, they had been persistently resisting against Cabarine…"
"We still don't know how the situation would end. Make ties with both sides for diplomacy. Also, don't forget to increase the numbers of spies and increase our surveillance."
"Understood. We will arrange them immediately…"
While talking with the government officials, the door of his office come into view. It was Wayne's destination.
"Your Highness, I'm sorry for being late, but the report of the financial situation and budget reorganization of each department have come out."
After he received the documents, he took a glance for a few seconds.
"Is this some mistake in the numbering?"
"There's none."
"… I understand. I will read the entire report inside my office. If something happens, report immediately…"
Following Wayne's words, the government officials stopped and bowed their head, then Wayne entered his office.
"… Fuuh."
Wayne, who finally alone, puts the documents on the desk, then took a deep breath.
"Let us whole sell the country!"
He shouted…
"This is bad, I don't have any money left in the treasury… What is this… Sure the war against Marden took us pretty hard but, I don't think it will be this much…"
He then takes another look at the documents he put on the desk. Looking at the ruthless account settlement listed there it was enough to make politicians cry.
However, Wayne quickly realize…
"… No no, that can't be, calm down something might be missing. Rather this is a full-blown mistake? I'm sure of it. I have no doubt that if I check it properly, the number of digits would increase by 2 or 3!"
After a few moments, Wayne throws the documents away to his desk.
Then he extended his hand to push the documents away from his body.
There was nothing wrong in the report.
Wayne them slumped on top of his desk.
Ninim then appeared while holding his jute bag.
"… What are you playing around for, Wayne?"
As soon as she saw Wayne slumped on top of his desk, Ninim speaks in amazement.
However, intrepid laughter escaped his mouth in response to her.
"Fufufu, Oh Ninim, can you say that again after you read this!"
"This is… Ah, it's the financial report, huh?"
Ninim took the documents and read them.
".. Hnn, as we expected, I guess? It is such a horrible numbers indeed…"
They were prepared for war, but, war cost a lot of money as expected. Natra was never a wealthy country in the first place; thus the impact was great. Although they had managed to repel the Marden invaders and in fact took their Gold mine in the process, it would still take years for it to turn a profit.
"So based on all of the cost, these documents also include the reorganized budget of each department but… The budget for the royal family is here too, isn't that fine?"
"Sure, it is a private budget to be used by the royal family however they liked…"
In other words, the royal family's pocket money. As expected, supposedly no matter which country, the pocket money of the royal family could easily exceed that of an ordinary family.
That was what supposed to be…
"This is my share for this time fiscal term…"
Wayne took a small back from his pocket and turn it around.
Only a single gold coin fell on the desk.
"… That's it?"
"That's it."
Wayne said that and groaned.
"I've gone protecting the country from Marden, stealing their Gold mine in the process, I even did my best to make sure the war expense would be low, but look at me, my reward is reduced to just a single gold coin…"
Ninim then looks over the documents once again while Wayne slumped over the desk lifeless.
"Is there somewhere you could cut the budget? Such as military spending?"
"We need to replenish the military force and replace the armaments, in fact, the military budget is still not enough. If we reduce it more than that, I will die because of a coup."
"Then how about reducing some of the projects?"
"As it is we're already looking like putting too much emphasis on the military, if we make the internal affairs stagnant more than already is, the civil official would send an assassin, and I would die."
"Then, just raise the tax?"
"The people would revolt, and I died."
In response to Wayne, Ninim nodded…
"Then, let us give up to fate."
"Nuooooooooooo!"
Wayne ended up writhing in agony even more…
Looking at his appearance, even Ninim feel a slight of pity.
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"… I see, then Wayne, how about thinking in reverse?"
"In reverse?"
"Wayne was able to win a war despite being a poor country and even spare one gold coin…"
"…"
Wayne then crossed his arms.
"I certainly can see that."
"Right? If someone else led the country, we would definitely be in the red, no?"
That was Ninim honest opinion. Without Wayne direction, such result won't even happen, she thought.
Wayne then exhaled his breath, it seems he was pleased to hear that. Somehow, Ninim felt his nose had grown longer…
"Well, I guess everything is obvious? I mean there's no one as talented as I do? It was because I did my best that the result was like this, it is natural, yes?"
Wayne then begins to play with the single gold coin with a smug face. It was a bit annoying, but Ninim decided that she would let it go this time because he would be too lazy if he were depressed.
"That's right Wayne, that gold coin is the testament of Wayne's talent."
"OOOH…"
"It is something that no one could perform but Wayne!"
"I see!"
"Even if other people only see it as a single piece of gold coin, it is actually a valuable object worth a thousand gold coins!"
"Oi oi, Ninim, your praise is a bit too much don't you think–? My head will explode, you know–?!"
"Oh my, but I only told the truth, you know?"
"Right! As expected, I can't get enough of my talents!"
Seeing him, Ninim smiled.
"That was why I will take the gold coin I lent you back during the time we studying abroad…"
"Hoooaaaaaaa?!"
Wayne screamed after his gold coin being snatched…
"A-Are you a monster?!"
"This is my legitimate right."
"There's the timing for everything, don't you know that?!"
"Do you want me to collect the interest as well?"
"Please take it, Ninim-sama! Do you also want me to give you shoulders massage?"
Wayne sent off the gold coin as if he had a heartbreak. But for him, interest cancellation takes precedence over pride.
"This by no means a substitute, but, here take it… I got it for you."
Something wrapped in paper was being taken out of his jute bag.
"Polar bear restaurant, Rabbit meat pie…"
"OOOH, this is soo nostalgic, oi! That store is still open?"
The polar bear restaurant was a small restaurant located in the corner of the royal capital. Back in the days when they were young, Wayne and Ninim were often times sneak out incognito and went there together.
"OOOH, This thick pie dough, the strong flavor, the taste of the dried rabbit meat taste… This still has the same taste of that time!"
"If it is taste bad, just say it honestly…"
"You don't understand, when someone remembers the past, they will become a poet."
While eating the pie, Wayne looked out of the window.
"But still, I've been unable to go out of the palace lately…"
"It can't be helped. You're currently the ruler, you only have a limited time, and accordingly, when you move, we need to think about safety…"
"Isn't it fine if we go incognito just Ninim and me?"
"If you want both of us died being assassinated then we could go."
"As expected, I want to pass on that."
Wayne was right now a popular man in the Natra Kingdom but, not all people had the same friendly view. There was various opponent, such as officials that had been treated coldly by Wayne, nobles who want foolish puppet ruler, and foreign countries which didn't want the Natra Kingdom to raise.
Of course, many people also happy with Wayne existence but, where there was light, there would always be the shadow.
"How was the royal capital?"
"The festivities are going to continue for a while. There's rarely good news in Natra, so it is inevitable for them to act like that. I'm just worried that many people said that Wayne is a compassionate person."
Hearing that, Wayne showed a sour expression.
"It is nice to be loved by the people but, it will only cause trouble if they overdoing it."
Wayne words were precisely what Ninim worried about…
There were no politicians who were not pleased when people love them. Popularity was what supporting them, the higher the popularity, the easier for the politicians to move the country.
However, even when the ruler was loved, it was important not to naively underestimate the people heart.
If they consider the ruler did something they didn't agree with, the people would hate the ruler ten times the normal due to the guilt and sense of betrayal.
To that end, executive people were required to have a high sense of balance. To be loved by the people, yet also feared by the people– It was easier said than done, but a lot of countries had been destroyed throughout history because the leader could not balance that out.
"For me, as long the people didn't hold contempt, I'm fine with it. In reverse, what I want to do…"
"What you want to do?"
"… Impose my authority, despotic administration!"
"Look here…"
"I said, despotic administration, tyranny! Like, oi pile up the corpse! The grief of the people is my happiness!"
"And your destination is literally the spearhead. That is not a joke a ruler should say, Wayne…"
"Eeeeh~…"
Wayne was only successful once, his position was not solid yet. If possible, he should avoid doing anything that would lower his reputation too much.
"Well, anyway, we should watch the progress for now. Please do pay attention to them…"
"I'll arrange it."
"Alright then, it is time for me to play!"
"Wait."
Ninim grabbed Wayne's collar who was about to leave the office while yawning.
"What are you doing going to sleep at this kind of time? You still have a lot of work…"
"… I know you would say that. But Ninim, think about it for a moment. In the first place, it is strange that I'm busy, you know?"
Wayne continued talking while Ninim looking at him doubtfully wondering what he was going to say…
"Listen alright, first of all, a country is made up of a hundred of specialists who were the vassals and jack of all trade who was the monarch."
"Okay, and?"
"The state then had various departments work, from agriculture, industries, transportation, and military. But the monarch didn't need to think and develop all of it. It could be done by the vassal who was specialized in the department."
"I see. Continue…"
"Then, the role of the monarch is to determine and audit the working policy. Determine the direction in which the department's business should develop, distribute the necessary budget, and watch over if any corruption happens… To that end, the ruler should have knowledge of all departments, but still, that knowledge is for him to be able to see through any injustice or corruption, not to get involved in the development or day-to-day work of the department."
"I see, though there's some part that I'm not convinced, I can understand…"
"Right? So it is strange that I, the ruler, have to involve myself with each department day-to-day business! My real job is to check the work reports from each department, and settle it! That's it! If we go by that theory, I'm free now!"
"Are your sleep talking over?"
"Ninim~~~!"
Wayne shouted…
"What is wrong with my theory?!"
"Then let me ask you something, how many people could be included as 'specialist' in Natra?"
"…"
Wayne averted his eyes away.
Ninim then pointed toward herself.
"W-Well… I guess it could be counted with one hand… Including you…"
"Which mean someone has to fill the gap, that's right the so-called 'jack of all trade.'"
"Yeah… That is true, I guess…"
"Of course, I don't have to explain it to you that diplomacy also the responsibility of the ruler. It is impossible to have a negotiation if both sides representative didn't have an equal title."
"Well… Yeah, I understand that, but you know…"
"So then, waiting for now after this is the meeting with the new Azworld Empire ambassador. Someone who could meet the person with equal standing would be…"
"I know! I know already! I just have to do it, right?!"
Wayne said those words in self-abandon.
"Ah Geez, why the boobs person has to return home?!"
"It was because Wayne kicked her out…"
"That's right I did that didn't I?! Arrrgh!"
Azworld Empire. Located in the eastern part of the Vuno continent, which was divided into east and west, they were the dominant power which had been expanding their territory in the east. The person who responsible for such movement, the Emperor, several months ago had died, and right now the Empire was under great disorder.
At that time, a female ambassador of the Empire named Viz Brandel had been stationed here in this country. However, due to losing against Wayne in a diplomatic negotiation, she was being recalled and returned home. And only recently, a new ambassador was being dispatched from the Empire, and they never meet the person until today…
"By the way, about the new ambassador…"
"Ambassador Theodor Talm. He is an old man…"
"Uwah, my tension is going down~…"
"In term of career, he is a hard-working man who had traveled around the continent, mainly as an attendant of the ambassador. Thanks to that, he had a lot of connection with foreign dignitaries, but when it comes to his home country itself, he had little connection."
"How about any beautiful acquaintance of his?"
"There's none."
"Uwaaaaah, my tension has gone rock bottom…"
"This seems to be his first time being appointed as an ambassador. It's just that the person himself was an old man, it was said that he wants to return to his home country. … Wayne, do you hear me properly?"
"I'm listening~…"
Wayne sighed…
"Haaah, I wonder when I'll be able to retire and stay in a nice place…"
The prospect for that seems to be bleak, and problems keep piling up.
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Genius Prince – v2-c4
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"The Girat gold mine was one of the firs-class gold producers in the continent, but, it was mainly being sold to the west. Your Highness the Regent should also know this, right?"
As soon as the talks began, Theodor started with those words…
"The fact that your country, which is an ally, obtained the gold mine, it can be said as divine grace. Since the demand for gold in our Empire is very high. I would love to buy the golds your country produce by all means…"
His voice was powerful, and enthusiasm could be felt from his words.
The truth that was not misunderstanding… For Theodor Talm, as an ambassador of the Empire, this meeting with Natra Kingdom's crown prince was extremely important.
He had been an empire diplomat for more than 15 years. Simply put, his life as a diplomat was not that sunny.
Not only his origin was that of a commoner, but his skill also was not that great either. For that he was always being assigned to an embassy that was short on hands as a necessary personnel that fills the gap, and being given trivial works as he follows the ambassador, if it was just for a short amount of time the story was different, he was given the same jobs over and over again at other embassies.
Not only that, because the Empire advocates meritocracy, talented young people were surpassing him one after another. It was not just once or twice that he feels ashamed over it.
But finally, a chance had come. His predecessor, Ambassador Viz Brandel, was ousted, and he was selected for the vacant post.
Of course, the feeling of not wanting to place talented people outside the country during the time when the country was in a crisis had played a big part for his assignment.
His superior was also telling him to stay here quietly without doing anything unnecessary.
(–But, this time I won't follow it just like that!)
If the discord in the Empire come to an end, he was sure he would be dismissed, and another ambassador would be appointed. If he didn't get any achievement until then, he would return as hole-filling personnel again.
And now, Theodor was in his forties. The life of running around the continent had become more difficult for him. There were also his families back in his home country. Yet, they could only meet once a year.
(I have to leave some achievement for my family before I go back and work in my home country…!)
Like that, while being driven by such personal circumstances, Theodor went to the royal palace of the Natra Kingdom to meet with Wayne.
Whatever the reason might be, it was never a bad thing when someone went to his work with high enthusiasm.
But the problem was that his work was a diplomatic work filled with hidden intrigue—.
(Somehow his excitement gone wild…)
From Theodor gaze, his frank sentiment was being transmitted toward Wayne quite clearly— In fact, it was so obvious that he could not bear it…
(For him to show his hand that easy, it makes me want to give him a bit of advice to watch his steps…)
Diplomacy was a place for bargaining battle for the sake of one own's country interests. Considering the impact of diplomatic meeting that could affect thousands or tens of thousands of citizen, even a little bit of information cannot be handled easily.
Furthermore, if you express your request in such a straightforward manner, the opponent could easily take advantage of it.
In the first place in the case of the gold mine, it was not necessary for Natra to immediately heed the Empire's demand. Natra now had a weak relationship with the west, while the east side was adjacent to the Empire's territory. If they didn't decide on the price immediately, Natra would eventually come with their own deal.
(Do they really want to push the negotiation that much? I heard he wants to return home as soon as possible but, it seems before that he wants to get merit as fast as possible…)
Wayne opened his mouth after analyzing it calmly inside his mind.
"I really appreciate the ambassador's proposal. Some people are attracted to the glittering gold, but that brilliance won't illuminate an warm our winter. I think it would be better for us to turn it into something that could directly help the people."
"Then…"
"However…"
Wayne cut Theodor words, who seems excited with the prospect.
"I think you've heard about the fierce battle between Marden and my country. Thanks to that, not only people were receiving damage. The Girat Gold mine which had become the main battlefield is currently under severe damage, and could not function properly."
That was not a lie. Many of the tunnels were deliberately collapsed for the sake of winning the war. In addition, the transportation routes and the miners' residence were also got destroyed, thus until now, they were still under restoration work.
"Thanks to that, the mining environment is not good, and currently, the gold mine is out of service… There's no estimate of how much mining could be expected after a full-scale operation. Under such circumstance, having a deal with your country would be difficult."
"I-I see…"
This was a bit tricky. The truth was mining had been resumed in parallel with the restoration work, and the expected mining volume had been estimated. Even if a deal was not concluded, it was still possible to do preliminary step negotiations in the matter of the detail.
The reason why he wants to immediately conclude a deal was that he understands it would be a great benefit for the ambassador, that was why Wayne wants to make a deal with someone who he could associate for a long time.
A resident ambassador was an important channel with another country. No one knows how many futures dealing that might strengthen Natra relations with the Empire. Given that, it would be stupid of Wayne if he makes a deal with an ambassador whom he didn't even know when he would get dismissed.
(If Ambassador Brandel had remained, this deal could be used to make up for the previous one, but this person is a little bit…)
If he spoke his evaluation, Theodor might be dying in a fit of anger. However, when people sit in a diplomatic table, everyone had equal status. Only ability was being evaluated.
"Then Your Highness, what about the prospect of when the Gold mine going to restart production?"
"Currently, we don't know. Because it also serves as an important base for our country, we intend to build a perfect system, but it will take more time to do that."
"But then…"
"There's nothing to worry about. I understand that our relationship with your country is important. If the gold mine operation resumed, we would have a negotiation with your country first."
Wayne smiled at Theodor who tried to proceed stubbornly…
The talk continues, and Theodor tried to make some other way but, Wayne didn't let any opening, finally, after a while, Theodor dropped his shoulders as if given up on it.
(… It seems there's nothing he could do anymore, lastly what I need to do is to close the meeting huh?)
When nothing could be proposed anymore, that means a negotiation was over. And even if both side still wants to associate, it won't bear any fruits.
"Ambassador, are you feeling alright? If not, then even if it is sooner than scheduled, should we end the meeting?"
"N-No, there's no problem!"
Theodor who realize that he had exposed his emotion immediately fix his posture.
"It's just that I'm impressed by Your Highness who despite being young has such deep insight…"
In response, Wayne laughed lightly.
"To have a capable empire official say that to me, it indeed makes me happy a little. But I guess I still have a lot to learn and I still feel immature in a lot of ways…"
"Immature is it? In my position, I've seen a lot of royal members but, I feel Your Highness is different compared to the others…"
"I'm just a young man that has yet marry, it would be troubling if you praise me too much, Ambassador Talm."
When Wayne responded casually with a bitter smile, Theodor's eyes suddenly opened.
"Speaking of which, Your Highness is not yet married?"
"Hnn? Ah, Yes… It seems my vassals are looking for candidates, but for now, I haven't decided to whom I want to give the ring."
Saying that Wayne shrugged his shoulders.
"If I could attach my unmarried daughter, then it would be one of the talks, but what appeared on the back of my eyes were about the pilled documents."
"… Is that so?"
After having reflected something in his mind, he nodded his head and laughed a little.
"Marriage is a good thing you know, Your Highness. It will enrich your life."
"However, it is also called as someone raises and fall in life, no?"
"It is called companion in life because you could enjoy everything together, including even if everything withered away, see?"
"… I see it is indeed doesn't seems too bad when you say it like that."
After that, Wayne and Theodore continue to exchange words, and eventually, the meeting ended with a scheduled deadline.
In the end, there were no agreements between the two countries in the talks. It was a meeting between a young crown prince and a new ambassador. Looking at the result, it was just that.
However, one might say it was unexpected. Despite the disappointing result, Theodor's face was not looking disappointed; instead, he was looking resolute.
(… The gold mine is impossible. But, here there's some potential…)
Theodor left the palace quickly and picture the future plan in his mind.
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