Santairiku Eiyuuki

Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes

Time goes back about a month.

The Lemurian Empire and the Fars kingdom fought.

Having heard the news, Cecilia quickly headed from the city of Lemria to the city of Nova Lemria after completing the work that had to be done.

Arriving in Nova Remlia.....

Archbishop Lucanos of Nova Remlia welcomed me.

At the same time, I received a letter from Elcure.

Cecilia... nodded greatly after reading her best book.

"I understand the situation. I wish I had come here for nothing.... perhaps you should be glad that you're unhappy."

Cecilia is energetically engaged in government as she travels between Nova Remlia and the city of Remlia.

The Fars Kingdom and the Lemurian Empire were at war just when they were in Lemurian City.....

Erkühl asked me to come to Nova Remlia so we could exchange information as soon as possible.

That's why Cecilia came to Nova Remlia.

The fact that it didn't go to waste means... "What if" has happened.

"Ready for a public meeting?

"Already in place. Your Holiness."

The two go on a conversation while walking on a small run.

Even now, time is running out.

"It's a resolution of the council, but worst of all, it'll be fine afterwards."

"... are you sure?

"Do soldiers respect speed? Rest assured... we had the conversation in advance."

And Cecilia whispered, "Elcure is a rough man."

Erkür's request to Cecilia before the start of the war was not limited to coming to Nova Remlia.

One more thing.

Cecilia had been asked to do a very important job by Erkür.

"Well then....."

"Yes, and it would be time for His Majesty's handwriting to reach His Majesty Ludwig. That's why I wrote my best book and sent it to His Majesty Ludwig... and by the time it reaches him, it should already be ready to move."

Lucanos also wrapped his tongue around it.

Erkür and Cecilia only interact with each other in their parents' books.

Nonetheless, they were moving with Ahun's breath.

Because the two of you breathe together as a couple?

Or is it because of the intensive consultation and planning that took years in advance?

Or... because they're superior in abilities.

Cecilia said indifferently to the surprised Lucanos.

Let's make a request for the formation of an anti-pagan crusade.

Time goes back a few weeks.

The Remlia Empire spent years building intelligence networks against the Fars kingdom.

The intelligence network consists of merchants, messianic missionaries and local messianic churches and monasteries.

I mean, it is.

In fact, Cecilia and Erkül share some intelligence networks.

Cecilia was therefore aware of the situation and power of the Kingdom of Fars on an equal footing with or greater than Erkür.

That's why Erkür and Cecilia had the same "sense of crisis”....

Cecilia therefore accepted Erkür's “request” in two replies.

Upon receiving a “request” from Erkür, Cecilia offered Ludwig I a meeting.

"Hmm... there's a war between Remulia and Farth. I have already been notified of the information by the Remlia Empire, but Princess Holy Witch. Isn't that a less relevant story for our country?

Hearing news directly from Cecilia of the opening of the war between Remlia and Farth, Ludwig I frowned.

"Don't tell me you want me to intercept Lemria with Farth?

Ludwig I has its own channel to the Fars kingdom from different directions than Erkür and Cecilia.

But it is only a strong element of diplomatic contacts.

In other words, Ludwig I did not know much about the power of the Fars kingdom or the situation.

Of course, this is natural.

There is no way to know the situation in a far away country without borders.

Even with diplomatic contacts, Ludwig I can be said to be a monarch with great importance for diplomacy.

(I knew the military power of Remlia as much as I hated it.... I don't want to deal with that country again)

That was what Ludwig I thought in my heart.

As a matter of fact, the Fars kingdom had a close relationship with the Lemurian Empire... but Ludwig I had already benefited from that close connection.

In addition, a marital relationship is to be formed with Lemria.

The benefits of fulfilling density are thin.

(Well, let's do our best in the Fars Kingdom. It would be safer if Lemria's national strength were reduced a little more.)

For Ludwig I, the Fars kingdom is nothing but a tool to contain the Lemurian Empire.

This perception is therefore sophisticated.

"Hmm, Your Majesty doesn't seem to understand the seriousness of the matter."

"... huh? What's the big deal?

Ludwig I, who was told to provoke Cecilia, raised his eyebrows slightly frustrated.

Cecilia tells such a Ludwig I.

"Remlia could be defeated."

"Indeed, the Alliance's defeat is a serious one. But I am king of the Fullering Kingdom. Just do your best about your country....."

"Even if the Album Sea fell into the hands of pagans?

"... what?

Album Sea.

It is an inland sea facing the Lemurian Empire and the Fullering Kingdom.

The climate is mild and the sea has been traded by sea for a long time.

The Lemurian Empire now controls the Hegemony in this waters.

This situation is actually very convenient for the Fullering Kingdom.

Because, nationally, the Fullering Kingdom cannot organize the navy.

I can't keep the Album Sea safe in my own waters.

That's why it's so comfortable for the Lemria Empire to take control of the Album Sea.

Also... for feudal states, what the monarch requires is, first, the protection of subordinates, and secondly, the distribution of profits to subordinates.

And the “profit” includes not only land, but also luxury goods such as spices and silk.

So where does Ludwig I buy it from?

Naturally, it comes from the economic zone of the Album Sea.

Of course, purchasing luxury goods requires a price.

Where does the consideration come from?

That is because of the economic zone in the northern waters ruled by Ludwig I - the waters around the Kingdom of Albion and the Skardinawia Peninsula.

Sell Northern Sea Economy products - salted fish, timber and fur - to the Album Sea Economy and buy luxury goods from the Album Sea Economy.

In fact, the source of power for Ludwig I lies between these two economies.

Therefore, the disruption of the Album Sea Economic Area is not very good for Ludwig I.

Of course, the Northern Sea Economic Area will not be able to sell goods, and lower imports of cereals such as wheat could lead to higher prices.

It meant that Ludwig I's power base was upset.

"It's not surprising. If Shuria and Misru were to be taken away by Fars, it would be like walking the pagans through the Album Sea with our faces."

"No, but the possibility of a great defeat for the Remlia Empire… Remlia is a superpower capable of mobilizing 200,000 troops in a defensive war."

Since the war five years ago.

Ludwig I was gathering more detailed information about the military and national power of the Lemurian Empire.

According to it, the Remlia Empire could mobilize more than 150,000 troops for outings and more than 200,000 troops for defensive warfare....

There is no such thing as the possibility that so many superpowers will be defeated.

Ludwig I thought so....

"The Kingdom of Farse is a superpower that can mobilize more than 300,000 troops."

"300,000?

You're such an idiot.

And Ludwig I opened his eyes.

"That's right. If the military might of the Fullering Kingdom were one, there would be two in the Lemurian Empire and three in the Fars Kingdom."

……

"Do not let the pagans enter the Album Sea. If you're wise, Your Majesty, you know that.

That's the worst assumption.

Unless it's too much, it's impossible... impossible, but if that happens, it's important.

"... so what does His Holiness want from me?

"I want you to be prepared, assuming the time is right."

"... specifically?

It's an anti-pagan crusade.

Against the pagan crusade.

It was a military alliance of all messians to the Fars, conceived by Cecilia (which, it is said, was actually conceived by Erkür).

When Ludwig I heard this story, he said, "Such a thing cannot happen. It is impossible for the Lemurian Empire to rely on other countries in the first place. It's just a political appeal."

But at least Cecilia and Erkühl had some idea of the future.

"... hmm"

Ludwig I soon understood that the word Cecilia was in fact the word of Erkür.

From his standpoint, Erkühl told Ludwig I to the Fullering Kingdom, "I don't know if I can win the war against Farth. So prepare reinforcements for when our country is in crisis."

That is why we are indirectly communicating our will through Cecilia.

"If His Majesty the Emperor of the Remlia asks for help... please accept it, right?

"... that's the only way to do it then."

The proud Emperor Lemria lowers his head.

This is when the infidels are about to set foot in the Album Sea.

Such a thing could not have happened.

With that in mind, Ludwig I shook his head vertically.

And it seems that the flag of the Lemurian Empire is poor.

Ludwig I, who bought the information, began preparations to gather troops.

And....

A massive mobilization of troops began at the moment Erkühl called for a rescue from above.

King's Guard Infantry Corps (Guard Infantry) 1000.

King's Sergeant Infantry Corps (Sergeant Infantry) 2000.

King's Guard Cavalry Corps (Guard Cavalry) 5000.

King's Cavalry Corps (Cavalry) 1000.

In addition to this, five thousand cavalry gathered by the three counts of Laurent, Bradamante, and Astorfo.

Total, 6,000 yen.

Currently, the limit at which Ludwig I can move alone is 6000.

"But I never thought it would really be an anti-pagan crusade. Your Majesty."

"Hmm. Well, it's not exactly the anti-pagan crusade yet."

In response to Ganuron's words, Ludwig I answered with an unbelievable smile.

The original letter Erkühl sent to Ludwig I was essentially a request for relief.....

But to be more precise, it said, "Prepare yourself for the forthcoming request of His Holiness Cecilia Peter to join the anti-pagan crusade."

As a super-Power, you can't lower your head honestly.

That is the content of the parentheses, so if Cecilia does not officially request Ludwig I to join the anti-pagan crusade, this army will not become the anti-pagan crusade.

And we can't cross the territory of the Lemurian Empire again.

"His Majesty the King.... Cecilia Peter, I have received a letter from His Holiness."

"Finally."

Ludwig I receives his book from Chulpan.

Then open the seal and check inside.

There is a formal request to join the anti-pagan crusade.

It was noted that within two weeks, a public meeting would be held in the city of Nova Remlia to adopt a resolution of the Mesian Archdiocese.

"Very well... Namo, apologize to the diplomat of the Kingdom of Farse."

"I'm afraid, Your Majesty."

Then Ludwig I told Ganuron and Namo and his son Ludwig II to leave, and Chulpan went alone to Nova Remlia to attend the public meeting.

And finally he turned to his men, Astorpho, Laurent, and Bradamanthe.

"Well then, gentlemen.... we're going to rescue our people!!