Reincarnated into a Game As the Hero’s Friend

Chapter 216.3

“But I also think that Leppe didn’t fully trust Count Yerring.” (Welner)

“I agree.” (Seyfart)

If High Priest Leppe and Count Yerring had a close connection, Count Yerring would have captured Neurath, Schunzel, and the others at that time, regardless of their wish. In other words, it could be assumed that Count Yerring had not heard of the impending attack on the royal capital at that time.

Perhaps Count Yerring’s desires were too strong for him to accept the destruction of the royal capital, and he could not accept High Priest Leppe’s use of Coffin Sarg. Nevertheless, he was unable to deny the value of using them, to the point that he did not get rid of them to appeal to the royal family.

High Priest Leppe, on the other hand, had no intention of leaving this kind of ambitious and aristocratic person beside Laura’s children. Eventually, he was going to get rid of Count Yerring at some point as well. That was why he did not explain the crucial part of his plan. So both were only trying to take advantage of each other.

If both parties had really joined hands together, dealing with them might have turned out to be more troublesome than it was.

“It is the end of the road for those two ambitious parties, isn’t it?” (Welner)

“Well, that’s how it is.” (Seyfart)

But there was no reason to show this to me… the place Count Yerring got supplies from was Farlitz in the southeast of Bain kingdom, wasn’t it? It was a friend of Delitzdam, the country that had caused so much trouble for us. But Count Yerring had nothing to do with Farlitz. Ah, so that’s how it works…

“So it is Farlitz who is really helping the Coltrezis House behind the scenes?” (Welner)

“That’s what I think. We can’t just leave things as they are when we have other countries involved.” (Seyfart)

I was so busy that I forgot that when I was attacked on my way home from dinner at a fancy restaurant with Mazell and his friends, the attackers used weapons from other countries. Was that part of the game story?

“In this case, it could be said that Annette-san prevented a major uprising before it happened.” (Welner)

“I’m sure there will be some punishment for what she did, but it won’t be harsh.” (Seyfart)

“I’m glad to hear that.” (Welner)

“Hmmm. But that’s another interesting matter.” (Seyfart)

“I do wonder what would happen if the Coltrezis House started an independent rebellion in a fit of desperation. After all, they still have a relationship with Farlitz.” (Welner)

Well, since it had been proven that Coltrezis House had relations with other countries, they would probably have to face severe punishment, such as demotion to the rank of viscount, but even so, the family name would remain intact if they surrendered quietly.

However, looking at the actions of Coltrezis House up to this point, I didn’t think this would be the case.

If the Coltrezis House were to defect to Farlitz, Farlitz would be happy to accept them even if they had to wage a war.

“In that case, you will be asked to join the suppression force.” (Seyfart)

“Me as well?” (Welner)

“It is becoming more and more important whether you are in that army.” (Welner)

The royal capital siege obviously gave a lot of information to diplomats from other countries, and I’m sure Farlitz was no different. That’s why I had to plan not to use the laser beam pointer until the last minute.

But, well, other countries would naturally look into the existence of the mysterious white powder, and it would probably lead them to discover that it was my idea. I doubt that the Royal Army would lose to Coltrezis House, but if I refused to participate in the war, it might give the General and me a bad reputation.

“Until then, you will return to being your father’s assistant.” (Seyfart)

“I understand.” (Welner)

I wondered if this could not be helped. I guessed that my father, the Minister of Ceremonies, must be very busy with the procedures for the promotion of the nobles to knighthood for their merits, or the deputation or deprivation of knighthood as a result of punishment.

I thought so, but then the Grand Duke laughed a little.

“Your father did mention that he will wait to give you a sermon until after he is done with his work.”

I almost fell to my knees. It was true that I had made many blunders as a nobleman, such as chasing Lily by myself. As the head of the count family, I could understand why my father would scold me, but could it be that helping him with his hard work was part of my punishment?

Wouldn’t it be better to be lectured from the start?

“You look terrible. You should wash your face before the victory ceremony in the afternoon.” (Seyfart)

“Thank you for your advice…” (Welner)

Could I cry?

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