Chapter 136: Rynie, and the Alliance Conference

It is said that the life of the Second Prince of Rynie Kingdom, Cloud Zeff Rynie, was that of an outcast.

From the time he was born, he was already no longer next to his father and mother and spent his time in a small manor away from the castle. By the time he found out that he was a prince, his brother who was constantly pestering him would always interfere one way or another. Depending on the first princes mood during the day, the second prince could get beaten, kicked or insulted.

It was fine if it was only him being insulted, but he couldnt endure if his older brother slandered his mother. He would be held down by the escort guards and the surrounding sons of nobles as they moved to hit him.

Even if Prince Clouds mother could be considered an aristocrat, she was originally a daughter of a merchant family. Her circumstances were that she became an adopted daughter of a certain couple with the rank of a baron in the country who didnt have children. For that reason, his elder brother was told to despise the lowly born prince upon his birth.

[Frankly, I wanted to leave the country wherein I had an elder brother like that. However, I couldnt leave my mother and they probably foresaw that. She was given a false diagnosis and they isolated her. They said not to go near because she might be contagious.]

They made his mother a shield, and he was being used daily and as much as how his elder brother liked with no ways to leave a country. By the time he noticed his mother was fully confined, its became impossible to see her.

[Shes still alive, isnt she?]

[Yes. There is a girl who has taken care of my mother in the place she was previously confined. This girl is a subordinate of an aristocrat who is looking after me, and they indirectly told me about my mother]

However, for them to go so far Although I cant say it with confidence, I can only see this as the first prince being jealous of his younger brother who was brought up well.

[My elder brother likes tormenting the weak. I suppose that him sending me away is a way to show others my miserable state. Even this time, to nominate me as a messenger for the engagement is likely a way to show the others that the younger brother is only running errands for his elder brother.]

He is too distorted. He is a guy that I have yet to meet, but I already hate him just from hearing the stories about him.

[To go that far Doesnt the King of Rynie say anything?]

[My father cant go against Prime Minister Wardak. I think he even may be killed if he shows even an ounce of resistance. The nobles protecting my father are being driven out from the castle one after the other. Currently, its almost to the point where he virtually no longer has any friends]

The Princes hands are shaking while hes answering the Dukes question. The situation is certainly dangerous. The prime minister is probably thinking of replacing the sovereign ruler with the first prince who shares his familys blood like it is natural. Huh? Wait a minute?

[Dont tell me the marriage proposal this time.]

[Probably, the aim is the announcement of the marriage along with the inheritance of the throne]

Ahhh, is that it? Dont tell me that perhaps anyone would have been fine as an engagement partner. No, on the contrary, there is even the possibility he has chosen and deemed Suu as a weak person who wouldnt ever go against him. Despite being a married couple, a guy with such personality wont allow her to be equal with him. Should Suu marry him, she will be abused and it might end with something like death because of illness.

[I conversely thought that it was an opportunity when he ordered me to be the messenger for this engagement. When I heard that the Duke of Ortlinde and his Majesty the King of Brunhild are close friends, I thought I might be able to request a meeting with His Majesty somehow. By no means I thought my wish would come this fast.]

[So, you want me to lend a hand to help your mother, right?]

[Yes! By all means!]

Prince Cloud began kneeling down again. Hmm, what should I do? I think I can easily do it using [Gate]. Its especially fine to help his mother, but I wonder whether it will later be complicated in various ways?

[If his Majesty the King of Brunhild Dukedom allows me]

The Duke suddenly opened his mouth. What? His tone suddenly changed. Perhaps this talk in front of a third party is bad.

[From here on out, we should immediately call for an emergency meeting of the Western Alliance. I think it is desirable for you to consider not only the opinions of Belfast but also that of Regulus, Misumido, and Rifurisu, and for you to be in contact with them regarding this matter]

Eh!? Is the matter regarding this talk that grand!? Well, I certainly would like to hear the opinions of other people here. But still!

[If I have the determination of Prince Cloud, I believe the intervention of other countries is in order. The stupid first prince should be disowned, and Prince Cloud should assume the throne]

Huh!? Prince Cloud and I had no choice but to stare in amazement towards the Duke who was grinning and laughing.

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[ And, thats how it is]

The leaders of the Western Alliance are assembled in full force in the meeting room established in the Brunhild Castle. The ones present are Belfast Kingdom, Misumido Kingdom, Rifurisu Empire, Regulus Empire, and also Ramisshu Holy Kingdom who joined the alliance recently.

I have given them a rough explanation, but the notion is to consult on how to cope with that country.

[Fumu, certainly, the news our country acquired were also the same. In Rynie, the power of the Prime Minister surely surpasses that of the King as of the moment.]

His Majesty the Emperor of Regulus mutters so.

[As for our kingdom, there are hardly any diplomatic relations with Rynie, so there is nothing for me to say]

The Beast King of Misumido speaks this way while he puts his hand on his chin. Evidently, there seems to be frequent diplomatic relations between Rynie and Belfast, Rifurisu and Regulus, but you can say it is unrelated talk for Misumido and Ramisshu. At this point, its also the same for our country.

[However, I personally am furious with the conduct of this Prime Minister and the first prince and I also feel sorrowful towards the citizens]

[Indeed. According to the story I have heard, heavy taxes and the like are being imposed for the past few years in order to prepare for the war with Paluf Kingdom. Its such a foolish thing to do]

Her Eminence Ramisshu Holy Kingdom Pope lightly shakes her head to the side while sighing.

[Its fine to have Prince Cloud assume the throne. However, will the country be settled with that? In the end, I dont think theres anyone who will listen to the prince since only those who follow the prime minister are being involved in the political affairs of the state]

I certainly understand what his Majesty Monarch of Rifurisu says. Its probably no good if the head alone is changed not unless you start going from the foundations.

[What do you think of this?]

When I spoke out, the struck dumbfounded Prince Cloud was startled and started talking in panic. Yuminas magic eye sees that the essence of Prince Cloud is not that of a bad person, and telling lies here will not work because of her Eminence the Pope.

[Y-yes. I intend to borrow the power of those people that had been shunned by the Prime Minister and had been excluded from the government. For more than ten years, many nobles who were treated coldly have dissatisfaction, and also, some of the competent people were kept away despite their abilities. At any rate, its a scenario wherein you cant hold an official position unless you pay bribes to the prime minister first]

When the prince talked while sneering at himself, his Majesty the Beast King clicked his tongue.

[It is damn corrupt my bad, my tongue slipped. I didnt mean to speak ill about your country]

[Nope, it is true after all.]

Prince Cloud smiles wryly while concealing his sorrowful eyes. He looked more and more like a decent partner.

[Do you have seemingly powerful nobles who are on your side?]

[There is. Marquis Kupo had served as the previous prime minister. This person also has the trust of other local nobles, and he is an individual who had supported me from the shadow all the time]

Prince Cloud instantly answers the question of the King of Belfast. Its not like enemies are the only ones present. There are also powerful families and aristocrats who oppose the prime minister. If we can bring them together as allies, the country will also function well after placing Prince Cloud on the throne.

[But before all of that, what about you, Prince Cloud? If youre fine with only helping your mother, then escaping outside of the country is also a way, isnt it?]

[ No. Up until now, I have seen people who suffered by the prime ministers and my older brothers hands. The helpless me wasnt able to help them. If I can do something even if its a little late, I think I would like to achieve that]

[This means you r