I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - Chapter 215



215 – Getting on the Same Boat

The night of four days after the letter arrived in Hespania.

In the imperial palace, a horse, carrying someone, entered the darkness and quickly left the hill deck.

On this day, it was also two days after Edgar and Ariel returned to Hespania.

“With this, most of the preparations are complete.”

“Okay. According to the news, Albrich is currently not leaving the castle and is not showing any signs.”

“That’s right…”

At Edgar’s stories report, Ariel shook her head and narrowed her eyes while sitting at her head.

Although she is a gathering place for those who know the inside story of this case, she is the one who dominates today’s story.

Normally, Yulken would have been sitting here, but he gave her the head seat, saying that she was the owner of this family and that her ways until now were wrong.

“Now all that’s left is the curse on the members of the royal family, right?”

“Almost like that. “There are a lot of things to think about because the power of the car is not yet known accurately.”

In the latter case, it is a problem that can be solved if we somehow lend a hand.

However, in the former case, it was a factor that left you helpless if you did not come up with a plan.

It was also an issue that needed to be resolved, if possible, before a major ceremony.

“Minette, is it possible?”

“If you only have a sample, it’s pretty much possible.”

“Sample?”

“Yes, Sir Edgar said he would prepare it as soon as possible… “There is still no news.”

Edgar, who made eye contact with Minette, smiled slightly as if telling her to wait a moment.

We had already prepared a plan for that, but it was just a matter of when the news would come.

“Did you tell the soldiers?”

“Yes. “I think we need appropriate means to convince them.”

There are still many people within the Robeheim family who do not know this news.

No, to be more precise, most people do not know the news that there will be a war with the Bertus family.

The only thing we know is that there is a rumor that the traitor who broke into the castle not long ago was a member of the Bertus family, but there was widespread silence about this.

From their perspective, they would be dumbfounded to hear this news.

Even the brave warriors who fought numerous battles against the northern barbarians would not have expected to fight against the marquis family, who were also residents of the same empire.

“Wasn’t it your intention to hide this fact?”

“You can’t hide it. After all, they are also residents of this empire.”

When Kelagh, who was listening to the conversation between the two, asked in surprise, Edgar shook his head firmly.

Of course, if you want to hide it, you may have to be able to hide it. However, if that happens, there will inevitably be unfortunate people who participate in the war without even knowing why.

War always requires a justification.

There may be many reasons why justification is needed, such as political reasons and reasons based on each other’s position.

However, fundamentally, the reason why a justification is needed is because a means is needed to persuade soldiers to participate in the war.

“In the end, soldiers can only fight if they know why they fight. Putting your will on the sword depends on your capabilities, but putting your will on the soldier himself is something we must do.”

Of course, it would be difficult to explain all the details.

From how the royal family was being manipulated, to the intertwined relationships and positions.

If all of that is laid out, this country will be devastated in an instant, and people may rise up from all over.

But at least it should tell them who they have to fight and why.

Edgar considered this to be the minimum virtue that soldiers should have from the standpoint of starting a war.

“Hehe, that sounds good. “The more I look at you, the more I see that you are a talent that would be a waste to just rot away in the office.”

This remark was so satisfying that even Yulken of the world smiled brightly and gave a brief round of applause.

Among those who stand on top, there are many cases where the soldiers they handle are considered tools or accessories, and it felt truly amazing that they realized that truth at such a young age.

However, there were some people who gave this praise a negative view…

“Father, please don’t try to drag Ed into battle.”

It was Ariel.

From Yulken’s point of view, it may have been said as a compliment or a joke, but as someone who had almost lost her lover on the battlefield, it was a remark that was difficult for her to ignore.

“Ariel.”

“Ah… Sorry, sorry. Stop without even realizing it…”

When Edgar cautiously called her name, she realized belatedly that she had spoken too sensitively and hurriedly offered her an apology.

Even though it’s a sensitive area, there are basic manners that must be observed towards her father, and for a moment I felt like I had crossed that line.

“No. I forgot how much you suffered and ended up telling me something that didn’t make sense… “Don’t pay attention.”

If Yulken’s response had been somewhat lukewarm, her mood might have become cold, but since she had accumulated experience, he didn’t care much and instead supported her.

When he thought about it, he felt embarrassed that he had forgotten those times and had gone astray, even though his shortcomings had caused him such hardships.

After taking a sip of the tea in front of them and catching their breath, they once again shifted their focus to the next story.

Since the Bertus family is quite shrouded in mystery, there were many stories to share.

“It’s safe to say that this side has the upper hand in terms of military power. But the problem is how many cards they have hidden.”

“That’s true. The fact that Albrich committed such an act in the imperial palace may have been possible because he trusted His Majesty’s back his … “Maybe there are other colleagues besides him.”

Previously, Edgar had someone investigate the palace as much as possible, but he couldn’t find anything.

However, that doesn’t mean we can let down our guard. In any case, the opponent is an evil enemy of the world who took the imperial family into his hands and shook it.

If you have recruited key ministers within the imperial palace or close associates of other families, there is a possibility that you will be hit hard in the future.

“I think it would be unreasonable to request to contact His Majesty again at this time, right?”

“Maybe so. I heard that Albrich visited the imperial palace the day after I left.”

He is truly a man who can smell just one smell.

Even though it looks calm on the outside, it is clear that more people have been added to monitor Bartheus.

If news of the emperor’s contact with his wife had reached his ears, he might have even started surveillance on Beatria.

In any case, now that they could not seek help from the emperor, the task assigned to them was to closely understand his military power.

Although we clearly have the upper hand, we don’t know when or under what circumstances this position will change.

In times like these, we need to narrow the siege slowly and as surely as possible.

“I’m sorry we’re in the middle of a conversation, but do you mind if I help you here?”

“You mean the Karbita people?”

Just as I was wondering if I could lend a little more help, Kellagg made an unexpected offer, and everyone in the room was surprised.

Of course, everyone here was aware that the Carbita tribe and the Robeheim family were in fact allies.

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However, they did not form an alliance in terms of a contract or document, and the main idea was that they were not enemies and that it would be difficult to ask for help because they still had deep feelings for each other.

So, I never thought that Kelagh would readily offer a helping hand.

In particular, the person who was most surprised was Yulken, who had been aiming his sword on the battlefield with the Karbita tribe for a long time.

“Do you think the tribes will comply?”

“If he won’t comply, I’ll have to persuade him. Of course, this is assuming that the Robeheim family accepts this offer.”

After receiving Yulken’s words, Kelagh shifted his gaze to Edgar, who was sitting across from him.

I already felt like I was in debt just for the help. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to pay back in this way.

Moreover, if you look at the bigger picture, it may be a good opportunity to end this situation and get in the same boat as the Robeheim family.

“Of course we are grateful. “It will also provide great help.”

After exchanging glances with Ariel, Edgar immediately nodded and accepted his offer.

As befits their name as a nation of warriors, the Karbita tribe’s fighting ability is beyond imagination.

The reason why even the Robeheim family, which had so far reigned as the rulers of the North, could not completely exterminate them was because they were so numerous and spread out in various places, but also because they had outstanding skills that could stand up to even elite soldiers.

If you can borrow the power of such a tribe, you will feel like you have gained a thousand armies and ten thousand horses.

Above all, unlike the Robeheim family’s private soldiers, it was highly useful as it could move while hiding from the eyes of the Bertus family.

“Are you planning on incurring debt?”

However, Ariel could not easily erase her suspicions and glanced at Kelagh.

We realized through a recent conversation that we had similar desires, but it was her personality that we couldn’t blindly trust her.

At this, Kel Rag raised one corner of her mouth and smiled her strange smile.

From the perspective of someone who had crossed swords a few months ago, this would be a normal reaction.

Rather, it would be correct to say that Edgar easily trusted him. So he wasn’t particularly offended.

“It would be more accurate to say that it is erasing debt rather than creating it. Aside from our tribe, I personally feel a lot of gratitude to the Robeheim family.”

“You speak well. At best, it’s just an extension of what you told me a while ago.”

Ariel saw clearly through his psychology and scolded him.

It may not be purely a sign of gratitude. She could be sure because she had clearly heard what Kelagh wanted.

“You plan to create an opportunity to collude with the Robeheim family someday, right? “You.”

“I got caught.”

“I didn’t even mean to hide it, but I said it well.”

It was clear that Kelagh’s idea was to help the Robeheim family, thereby relieving some of their debt, while also creating a bond between the Carbita tribe and the Robeheim family.

Even if people were fighting against each other until yesterday, if they do missions together and defeat the same enemy, solidarity is bound to develop.

In short, it could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

“So, does the ruler of the North plan to reject this proposal?”

“Hmph, who says no? Since our wishes are the same as each other, I will write them down easily.”

“Thank you to the point of tears.”

Ariel and Kelaghna were all hoping for peace in the north.

However, because we had no motivation and no cause, we just put that thought aside and walked in different directions.

However, when the leaders of the two groups who met just before reaching the end joined hands, the path that was thought to be closed was finally opened.

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“… What does this mean?”

When Ariel got up from her seat and approached Kelag first, he readily held out his hand her her, and he looked down with a confused expression at the thin hand that contrasted with his her own rough hand her her her.

“You wouldn’t know it if you saw it? It’s a handshake.”

“I know that, but…”

Kellag wondered why he had presented that to himself at this point.

Actually, I know the reason, but I never imagined that Ariel Robeheim would reach out first.

“Whatever the reason, we decided to get on a boat right away. Please accept it gratefully. “It’s not something you carelessly extend your hand to first.”

“… That’s right.”

Soon, she took hold of her outstretched hand, and a happy smile appeared on the lips of those who were watching this scene.

Although this may not change everything, it will at least be the first stepping stone to change.

I hope that peace will come to this northern land that seemed to be covered only with snow and blood. Everyone here truly wished that.