“Then, let’s leave the rest to the adventurers and the soldiers from the capital. Let us go back and rest.”
“Yes… okay.”
Isolda answered with a smile, and upon watching her smile, Bahamut also showed a light smile on his lips.
***
“That…is that true!?”
“Yes, it is, Your Majesty. I heard the information directly from those who attempted the assassination.”
“Huh…how could they do such a thing happen in broad daylight. It could have ended in a huge mess.”
At the unexpected report, an expression of bewilderment appeared on King Mohichi’s face.
The Sakiel Knights were the one responsible for the assassination attempt targeting Bahamut.
Fortunately, Bahamut was not injured, but several members of the Beden Merchant Company were said to have been injured.
From the King’s point of view, it was quite a severe offense, especially considering that he was depending on Bahamut to survive the crisis.
“I was expecting it to some extent, but as expected, Sakiel’s response is quite radical.”
“That’s right. Still, I think it is fortunate that the matter has been publicized in such a way.”
At the words of the chief chamberlain, the King slowly nodded his head.
“I agree with you on that part. With this, the justification has been firmly established. Now we can draw a line with the Sakiel Knights more clearly.”
Bahamut was helping Hangury to rebuild the Black Legion, and the Sakiel Knights attempted to assassinate him.
The Kingdom even had a clear evidence on the matter, and could use it to formally become hostile towards the Sakiel Knights.
“At this time, enmity against Bahamut is an expression of enmity against Hangury. As soon as the rebuilding of the Black Legion is complete, prepare to announce this fact.”
“I understand, Your Majesty.”
If a clear line was drawn between Hangury and the Sakiel Knights, the Dragona Empire would not be able to recklessly attack Hangury due to the peace treaty.
In addition, once the reconstruction of the Black Legion was complete, the Sakiel Knights would no longer have the strength to force Hangury to do anything.
Therefore, although his heart sank for a moment, a smile of relief and joy began to bloom on the King’s face as he recognized that the situation had changed more positively.
***
“They…failed?”
“Ye-yes…I’m really sorry. According to the information you provided, we aimed for the moment when the security was weakest, but we didn’t expect that the escort… ”
Watching the elder lower his head in apologetic expression, the mysterious person clenched their fists so strongly that their beautiful hands started to bleed.
“How can you fail to inflict a single wound even with so many assassins? Just how strong was that escort?”
“I don’t know exactly what happened, but…it seems that they knew that we were going to attack and even prepared a trap in advance. Some even disguised themselves as assassins and mixed in with our men.”
“Kuh…he is a difficult person to deal with indeed. That Bahamut…why is such a troublesome person meddling in our affair?”
“Uh…what should we do? As it turns out, the restoration work of the Black Legion is almost finished. If things go on like this, Hangury might really revive to their former glory…”
“No…never! We can’t let that happen! How much did we struggle for this moment? We can’t let it all go to waste now.”
The person spoke in a cold voice while shaking their fists.
The elder silently listened and then asked in a cautious voice.
“Then maybe…you have some other way? For example, a secret plan to bring down that King and Bahamut…”
“Haahh…how could things be that convenient!”
At that moment, the person became quiet, and a slight smile began to spread on their lips.
“No… right. If I think about it, it’s not that there isn’t a way.”
“Yes?”
In response, a thoughtful expression appeared on the person’s face, and they smiled, revealing a row of teeth akin to white jade.
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