Chapter 93: Side Story: The Royal Family’s Troubles
[space_man][space_man]After seeing Eld and the others off with a lonely look, Balza, the current king of the Lutodelein Kingdom, sat deeply in his office chair.
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[space_man][space_man]”Haa…… I never thought Moira-dono would get engaged to Eld-dono……”
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[space_man][space_man]It was the First Prince, Inicia, who responded to those words.
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[space_man][space_man]”Leaving aside the engagement, having three magic swords gathered in Eld’s possession might be a little problematic.”
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[space_man][space_man]Indeed, Eld currently possesses three magic swords. That’s all of them recorded in this country’s history.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, normally, if he were an ordinary S-rank adventurer, it wouldn’t be a problem. But Eld-dono is, well, not ordinary, you see……”
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[space_man][space_man]”You mean because it seems like he might cause some trouble?”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia continues his father’s hesitant words. Hearing that, Balza gave a wry smile.
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[space_man][space_man]”To be frank, that’s it. Actually, because he caused some trouble, it led to the engagement with Moira-dono. I think he’s doing something about this as well, but even if I check, there’s nothing in particular.”
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[space_man][space_man]Upon hearing that Eld and Moira were engaged, Balza had them show him their Record. The magic tools in the royal family are more powerful than others, so they can see through any forgery. However, there was nothing strange in the two’s records.
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[space_man][space_man]He also had Marie show him hers, but there was nothing particularly strange there either.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, if it’s something they both agreed to, isn’t it fine not to worry about it? Although there are some strange things about him, Eld doesn’t seem like the kind of man who would be ungrateful.”
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[space_man][space_man]Balza agreed with that. Even in the past, when he had a fight with his fifth son to the point of almost destroying the academy, and he stepped in to stop it and scolded him, Eld was more apologetic than his son.
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[space_man][space_man]”More importantly…… we need to bring this matter to a close quickly.”
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[space_man][space_man]”The High Priest used a forbidden spell…… I don’t think it will end easily……”
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[space_man][space_man]”I know that, but I’m afraid that if we keep Eld-dono and the others in the central capital for too long, it might attract something else.”
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[space_man][space_man]”In that case, how about involving them in the reform of the Central Temple organization that we’ve been planning for a while? Now that the High Priest, who was doing whatever he pleased, is gone, it’s easier to start reforming the organization.”
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[space_man][space_man]Balza sighs.
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[space_man][space_man]”It seems like it could open a can of worms…… Especially given the backing that High Priest had……”
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[space_man][space_man]Balza stands up and stretches.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, there’s no point in worrying too much. First, tomorrow, let’s check the ruins of the Central Temple to see if there really is a book that describes the forbidden spell. We’ll talk after that.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Understood. I’ll go to Lios and have him arrange the personnel.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I’m counting on you……Well, is there still time until dinner? I think I’ll go see my cute grandchildren.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Father, it’s fine to dote on them, but please don’t spoil them.”
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[space_man][space_man]Balza frowns at his son’s admonition and looks at Inicia.
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[space_man][space_man]”Are you trying to take away the pleasure of an old man with little time left? You have no respect for your father……”
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[space_man][space_man]”If you think you have little time left, I wish you’d retire quickly. I’m ready to take over.”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia says with a sigh.
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[space_man][space_man]”What do you mean by ready? If you only have four children, it’s hard to say you’re ready.”
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[space_man][space_man]Balza leaves the room laughing.
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[space_man][space_man]”Honestly, four is enough at my age. I wonder how old he was when his youngest was born.”
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[space_man][space_man]Muttering to himself, Inicia also left the office.