The Hero King, Reincarnate to Master the Art of War ~And Thus, I Became The Strongest Knight Disciple (♀) in The World~ - Chapter 115: 15-year-old Inglis and Hyrule Menaces’ Escorting Directive (23)
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Chapter 115: 15-year-old Inglis and Hyrule Menaces’ Escorting Directive (23)

N-, no you cant! Thats too dangerous! Right now, Eris, Raphael, Wayne, Lord Theodore, and many more Knights arent even here, you know! With just Academy people available, I wont allow taking that risk!

It was Ripple who raised her voice. Perhaps, thinking that way was only natural from her point of view.

Ripples normal personality was cheerful and she didnt seem to be thinking too much about things. But, on the other hand, as a Hyrule Menace, she had a strong sense of duty to protect people, and it was apparent that she made it her raison detre with the words she spoke and the actions she took.

Rather than letting that happen, I would rather obediently be returned to the Highland!

She didnt want the Academy students to fight in a desperate, all-out war. If so, she must have thought that everything would be solved if she sacrificed herself.

However, Miss Ripple. I dont think that giving you up will be the most peaceful way to go with this.

Eh What do you mean?

While Mr. Redas didnt give it much thought, Special Envoy Theodore believes that what happened to you is a form of sanction from the Churchs Union, so do I. If so, that means things wont end with simply having a substitute Hyrule Menace. Lets put it this way. Will you give a saving hand to an enemy if theyre in danger? If we prepared a valuable compensation asked nicely while kissing their boots, that would be a different story.

CompensationWhat would be given to them, Glis?

Most likely, a midland territorySpecifically, a town and all the people in itI think. Think again about the Nova city Lady Cyrene governed, Rani. I assume they will use Levitation Magic Formation to take the whole town away to the sky.

! N-, no way

Ripples expression tightened.

T-, thats even worse! Lady Cyrene said she wont let it happen, but a person like her is rare!

Youre right, Rani.

I am of the same opinion as Miss Inglis. While Mr. Redas did say he agreed to it out of worry, the top brass must have considered a lot of other factors.

If they didnt, the negotiation will be difficult and huge damage will be bound to happen to the Imperial Guard Order. If things played poorly, it might even endanger the Royal Capital.

And thats dreadful in its own right Fundamentally speaking, the right to command Hyrule Menaces falls under the jurisdiction of the Holy Knight Order. Its entrusted onto Prince Waynes hand. If things went south, His Highness must bear responsibility for everything And if that happened, just what would happen to Academy after that

The worst of the worst really is that this could lead to a civil war, isnt it? Its still unclear if His Highness would stay silent when he heard that a territory was used as a negotiation chip after it was settled. Then, predicting a rebellion in advance, the Imperial Knight Order could mobilize the new Hyrule Menace to stab His Highness in the back. Being pinched by the Venefian Army in the front and the Imperial Knight Order in the back, the Holy Knight Order wouldnt stand a chance, would they?

The Special Envoy at the Venefique Kingdom was from the Churchs Union, the faction opposing Special Envoy Theodores. If this kingdoms Royal Faction sided with the Churchs Union, it was all too possible for them to conspire with the Venefian Army in order to attack Prince Wayne and Special Envoy Theodore.

T-, thats ridiculous! Even if hes like that, my brother will never ever attack an ally from behind! He is not a bad person at all!

Silva raised his voice.

Then its even more dangerous. They only need to put him out of the picture and fill the position with their puppet. People are pawns for a country, they can be replaced at will.

Responded Inglis calmly.

For someone whos so savage during battles, youre terrifyingly calm and coldhearted at times like thisWhat made you able to figure everything out so clearly?

Urmm? Life experiences, perhaps?

Answered Inglis with a smile, but Silvas face only showed bafflement. It was no wonder. He had no way of knowing what Inglis had experienced in her past life.

I really want to say that it was impossible to happen I really want to, butits the truth that His Majesty the King and His Highness Wayne dont have a good relationship with each otherWe should keep that in mind for the possibly worst-case scenario.

Yes, Principal. If the circumstance stayed as is, at worst there would be a civil war, at best Let me see. The negotiation will be lengthened, plus His Highness Wayne and the Special Envoy will return after settling the matter with the Venefian army before any major incident occurred. As a result, nothing visibly changed from the usual, I guess. However, if things are heading towards the worst possible case, I believe we should see that the coercive method you spoke of before will be most effective.

However the die roll, we still have to carefully assess the situation, dont we.

Thats right. Fufufu

Of course, personally speaking, Inglis wished that they would be left with no choice but resort to brute force, and she believed that it was very likely to happen too. Just how strong the summoned enemy would be, she was looking forward to it so much, she couldnt help herself.

From what she felt, the new technique she was currently developing needed a stronger opponent to some degree before it could be valid. She hoped that an opponent strong enough to withhold her new technique would come to her door.

Come on, Glis. I know what youre thinking, but at least wipe the smirk off your face.

Oops, youre right. That was improper of me.

Her expression returned to be serious in a snap.

Well, seeing how Inglis acts like business as usual, it makes me feel that everything will be sorted out somehow.

Leone said with a sigh mingled in her words.

AgreedShe ruined the nervousness at the end.

So did Liselotte.

A-, at any rate, Mister Silva, please try to postpone the handover period as long as possible with whatever reason you can think up.

I seeI understand.

In addition, we need to inform His Highness and Lord Theodore about this, so lets dispatch a messenger as soon as possible. The rest is, as I said before, we have to carefully assess the situation. Ill also use all the connections I have in hand to find out how the negotiation is going. And then, Miss Ripple. Youve heard us, so please dont think that you must sacrifice yourself. Please trust us.

Y-, yeah Im really sorry, everyone

Ripple hung her head down, her voice was almost a whisper.

Please, dont worry about it. In fact, I am grateful for this wonderful chance you gave us.

GLIS!! Were all serious here, so dont make fun of Miss Ripple!

Nyaw, aym sewious nyoo.

Yeah, for the fighting!

Yesh.

FufufuGeez. Your group sure has it great, Inglis. Just look at how bold you are, in a good way.

Seeing the state of Inglis and Rafinha, Ripple broke into a smile.