Surviving a Harsh Fantasy with Cheat Items - Chapter 53

Chapter 53

From the window of Ox ‘s castle, I just stare at the big white clouds flowing into the mountain over there .

It was just when I thought that a peaceful day would start today .

「Master, the Transylvania’s princess is seeking for an audience . 」

「Really? Let her through . 」

Suzanne, who just became my knight, brings me a report with an embarrassed face .

To get into the trouble of coming here, I prepared myself for an event(trouble) .

I’m glad I got a lot of rest .

I awaited for the Transylvania’s princess on the modest audience of the Ox’s castle .

「Welcome to my castle, Your Highness Princess . 」

I stand up and greet the princess .

She’s wearing  a regal blue dress with long hem under her blue robe . The princess gracefully advance on the red carpet and kneel in front of me .

***TN:Below is the V4 cover . That is Caroline . ***

The two young knights who seem to be her escort also follow .

「I am the only child of the duke of Transylvania, Caroline Transylvania Orania . I’ve only seen Hero Takeru-sama’s face once, it is from the time you seal the Demon’s Gate…」

「Yes, I also remember you, Princess Caroline . 」

After all, she’s a glasses girl .

Well, should I stand up, or should I leave this as it is?

「Today, I have a request for you . It is a very rude request and can be called really shameful but I can only ask for hero-sama’s help . 」

「I don’t mind, what happened?」

The princess, who has her long yellowish-brown hair tied with a blue ribbon, looks up at me .

Her pale brown eyes in the back of her glasses seemed to be strong like her father .

「Our country is now being partly threatened by Earl Brynie Lauren Blanc . He says that they will conquer our country if I will not be sent to him… . If I, the only child of the Duke is taken by Brynie, it will not be different from being robbed of the country . 」

「That maro noble… . 」

***TN: Maro is a word of endearment for young boy/baby or pet . It can also mean “myself” . I changed it a little(I translated it as I, me, myself) in chapter 47 but Earl Brynie usually refers to himself as maro . ***

That Brynie guy without even informing the Silesie government .

I mean, even without asking sensei, this guy just do anything he wants .

「The Dukedom’s national power was greatly weaken, there is no way to resist the threat of Brynie anymore . My father embarrassingly sent me out to seek asylum(protection) from hero-sama . I understand that I’m doing such a selfish thing…」

「Ah, please raise your head . The bad one is Earl Brynie . Of course I will help you . 」

Because the princess, who’s the only child of the duke, shifts her kneeling posture to dogeza, I made her stand up .

I don’t have the hobby of being pleased when a person dogeza in front of me .

「Thank you . 」

「For the time being, Princess Caroline will take shelter in my castle . I will make a formal protest for Brynie’s selfish act . Is that agreeable to you?」

「Yes, I can be relieved if I am under the protection of Hero-sama . Thank you for your kindness, we wish to express our gratitude repeatedly . 」

「Then we will guide you to your room . Your escort too . 」

However, it became a troublesome thing .

Marrying the Dukedom’s princess would have been much easier in this case .

I need to send a fast horse to Lyle-sensei in the capital…

No, that alone is not enough .

「Kaara!」

「Yes, true ancestor-sama . 」

What? True ancestor… . Am I a vampire? Don’t joke around .

Kaara is really a hidden magician . She can hide in the nearby darkness without even a sign .

「Please investigate Earl Brynie’s surrounding . Kaara originally knows the details for that but can you include the diplomatic relationship in that area?」

「It means that there is a possibility of being in contact with the Germania empire . 」

As expected of the demonkin strategist .

I want to know the reason why a regional lord like Brynie is so bullish .

「If so, grab the evidence if you can . It may be useful to sensei . 」

「As your will… . 」

Kaara vanished into the darkness without a sound .

I’m counting on you .

—Scene Change—

「Master, Earl Brynie Lauren Blanc is seeking for an audience but… . 」

「What!」

I just sent a confirmation letter to my sensei earlier .

Why did he suddenly come to my residence?

Ah, I see . Perhaps Earl Brynie chased Princess Caroline immediately .

Inspite of being a noble, Earl Brynie moves fast .

「All right, let’s go!」

His move is unexpected . Does his soldier have divine protection for speed? We haven’t even done a factual investigation yet .

That Brynie bastard can conduct power this much . Perhaps I underestimated him because he’s a maro noble .

「Nohohoho, are you feeling alright, hero-dono?」

The Earl is dressed in an impractical regal black armor and is even wearing a beret indoor today .

For a man who chases a woman’s ass, he seems to be in a good mood .

Earl Brynie is also being accompanied by a stream of his vassal that are wearing fine clothes .

Some would have probably thought that it is a feudal lord’s procession . Is this kind of accompaniment natural because he’s from a rich noble family?

「My mood has gotten worse as soon as I saw your face in my castle . 」

I replied his nerve-wracking laugh with sarcasm .

「I wonder if the princess of the defeated country escapes here . 」

「What did you mean by escape? 」

「Maro’s purpose is Princess Caroline, I would like you to hand her over ojaruyo . 」

「I refuse . Her Highness Princess Caroline is under my protection so I’m not going to hand her to you . 」

「Nuu, what right do you have ojaru? To interfere with maro?! 」

「Using your own logic, what authority do you have to make me hand over the princess to you? 」

What, this extremely dense  guy didn’t think that he’ll leave karate in this room .

***TN: Karate means empty handed . Yup, somewhere in that line, there is a joke . ***

Did he really think that he will be able to take the princess with just intimidation?

If so, this is a bewildering experience .

Even I have some noble and royal family member backing me up, don’t think that I’m just a pushover youngster .

「Maro, as the victorious general, has the right to demand the defeated nation . 」

「Have you got permission from the government of the Silesie kingdom?」

「Maro, as the front line commander, has the full authority over the war with Transylvania Dukedom ojaru . 」

「The war is over! I’m asking you if you’ve got permission from the Silesie Kingdom Government!」

「Nuu, that is…」

「After all, do you think that a local lord can pressure other countries without going through the diplomatic routes of the country?」

Even I, a different world person, will think it is amusing .

「Silence! Maro is the present head of the Blanc Household who draws the blood of Founding King Renz . Someone with an unknown origin should know his place . 」

I’m sick of hearing that kind of intimidation .

Nobles or royal family in this world doesn’t mean a thing to me .

「Well then, let me ask you . Which one is greater? You who is of the Blanc family that is a distant relative or Renz, or me, the Silesie Kingdom Regent?」

「I… . 」

Brynie puts his hand on the handle of the treasure sword(Grass mowing sword) on his hips .

I don’t feel any sword pressure . Even if I’ll take him together with a good knight, I don’t think that I’ll be defeated .

「It will be good if you’re going pull it out . You are a noble and a kingdom’s knight, let’s have a fair match . Although I don’t know if you’ll survive…」

I worked my mind out to be able to take out the sword of light anytime .

I’m not wearing my Mithril Armor now but I’m not dull enough to be hit with Brynie’s sword .

「Hero is a coward ojaru! You want to monopolize the princess of the Kingdom of Silesie and the princess of the Transylvania Dukedom ojaru . At least give the half to maro . 」

「I don’t have that kind of intention . 」

I say it again and again, Brynie has no right to say it .

You want me to give you the princess of your own country or the princess of the neighboring country? What are you trying to achieve?

If I consider that all nobles of the Kingdom of Silesie are like him, I pretty much understood why Princess Silhouette says “I’ve always receive treatment which is equal to a slave . ” .

I understood it clearly now . I hate these nobles .

「Kuh, I’ll remember this… . The arrogance and greed that I received ojaru . 」

Saying a typical villain dialog, Earl Brynie was taken home .

What should I do after this?

「Claudia, call Neneka of the Thieves Guild immediately . 」

「Yes, master!」

I decided to move the spy unit .

I will not neglect monitoring Brynie in my territory .

—Scene Change—

「I’m sorry Lyle-sensei, I know you’re busy . 」

「No, I’m sorry too . The foolishness of Earl Brynie is beyond the range of expectation . 」

After the visit of Earl Brynie and Princess Caroline, Lyle-sensei ride the fast horse from the capital in a panic .

For the first time in a while, I saw Lyle-sensei’s impatient face . I guess it was truly unexpected .

「Earl Brynie, what is he planning?」

「No, he’s not planning anything . He just move on instinct without thinking anything . 」

It is the type that he finds hard to deal with…of Lyle-sensei with a precocious shaped eyebrow .

A true fool is a natural enemy of a strategist .

「Well, it is hard to say…」

「Yes, the worst man in the camp is in the most painful place . 」

Sensei has been very busy with the diplomatic negotiation with the Germania Empire .

When that maro(fool) makes a stupid step, it will be obstructive .

It is probably better to attack him in the dark .

When we were discussing such a thing, Kaara literally flew back .

「True ancestor Takeru-sama, it seems that Germania Empire seduced Earl Brynie with the Transylvania Dukedom . 」

「Did you get any evidence?」

Kaara shakes her head .

「I found it out with the the Germania government as a source but I cannot haul more than that . 」

「At least now we know that, that maro(fool), is the agent of provocation of the empire . You did well . 」

There will be only indirect suggestion coming from the empire .

It is difficult to dispose of Earl Brynie because there is no evidence that leads to enemy country .

「The Empire is now looking for a just cause to start a war . If we do it poorly, eliminating Earl Brynie might become their reason for intervention . 」

Lyle-sensei explained the international situation in a simple way .

The Germania Empire did not immediately attack the weakened Silesie because they are on the lookout with the friendly Roland Kingdom and Britannia Coalition that are keeping a close watch on the Silesie Kingdom .

In the savanna world, the most dangerous time is when one is trying to eat its prey .

There is a time when a lion, king of beasts, is surrounded by a group of hyenas and has to retreat even though the delicious meat is before him .

Even with the most powerful country in the Eura continent, an unscrupulous invasion war is not possible .

On the contrary, if they find a just cause, they can persuade foreign countries to prevent intervention in the war .

And because of that, Lyle-sensei should hurry the roll out of the rifling gun .

「For that reason, Earl Brynie’s immediate death will just stimulate the empire . 」

「It’s a difficult situation . 」

The Blanc family is a prestigious noble house who draws blood from the founding King Renz .

If Princess Silhouette, who is the only direct descendant of the royal family, disappears, it is possible for the distant relative Earl Brynie and Princess Caroline to inherit the Silesie Kingdom .

That Earl Brynie is a useful piece for the Germania Empire .

Even if we say that Brynie is obstructive, if we kill him, the nobles of the Silesie kingdom will be shaken . The border territory of Lauren will also be unstable as it will lose its lord .

The key to whether or not we will be a war is in the hands of the maro(fool) . A mysterious composition stands out in relief .

「Please give me a little time now . We have been negotiating to avert war . 」

「Of course, because there should be no war . 」

I would like to quickly kick off that Brynie .

But for now, we have to swim .

「Well, even if the Germania Empire wage war, I will take it in a way that we’ll not be defeated . 」

「Is that true, sensei?」

No, isn’t it rude to ask back?

Lyle-sensei is not a liar .

「The other party is an empire, this time, I will not choose the means . I think you already know it, but I’m continuing to prepare for it . 」

「Then, its okay . 」

If the sensei has a plan, it’s okay .

Kaara says “No, if you’re estimating the national strength of the empire ten times more powerful, you’re taking them lightly . Isn’t that impossible?” . Though she says it, I can say that sensei can .

Kaara again says “The number of soldiers probably coming out of the empire is at least a million . Do you know the scale?” . Though she says it, I can say that sensei can!

「Okay, sensei, in the meantime, that annoying Brynie is in our territory . 」

After being refused with the marriage with the princess, his vassal strolled around the neighborhood near my castle .

Therefore, I cannot let the princess to get out of the castle .

「Is that so? For the time being, let’s not kill the earl as he leaves the city . Though I already thought of seven ways to kills him while travelling from the capital . 」

「Indeed sensei . Brynie is the most damaging thing, please do it . 」

「Then, let me borrow your ear . 」

「… . . I see, it’s black . 」

If it’s sensei’s strategy, we will be able to punish Brynie without making noise .

Kaara says “Brynie is an idiot so you better utilize it well . ”  I’m telling you, be quiet!

Kicking the stupid Brynie, an ingenious stratagem clever scheme that even the germania empire can’t break, is being conceived in the head of sensei now .

Because, until now, sensei was “choosing the means” .

I don’t think that the world’s largest imperial army can beat the cheat Lyle-sensei who threw away hesitation .

「I am very thankful for the confidence Takeru-dono has for me but sometimes I feel a lot of pressure . 」

「If it’s sensei, even if you antagonize the whole world, it’s okay . 」

Kaara seems to have something to say but eventually he sighed without saying anything .

After all, that demonkin still has no faith with sensei .