Chapter 3
VOL . 2 CHAPTER 03: HOW TO AVOID WAR
A staring match between Ashbaton’s frontier army and Remrest Kingdom’s army is taking place within the border . I landed in the middle of it, perplexed on Ryuu’s back .
We came all the way here, but I think this is a bad situation . What could have been a standoff, because of me could have turned into an all-out war .
If things worked, I’d manage on the spot, but both troops didn’t move an inch and has their attention on me . Due to my sudden arrival, no one uttered even the smallest noise .
For starters, I thought I should announce which army I had come to back up when Ryuu suddenly sneezed a little . It made a weird noise and is very cute .
Hopefully this will make everyone more at ease and lead to an immediate ceasefire or something .
「The Demon King from Balshine Kingdom is here! 」
「Run! She’s going to drag us into the darkness! She’s going to kill us! 」
「It’s over… Oh my God, I’m going to die! 」
Following Ryuu’s sneeze, Remrest’s army formation quickly collapses . Some flee in a flash, some cowered in place with their heads in their hands, and some just stood still .
Before I know any better, it looked like we were going to win . I’m very happy that I don’t have to kill people .
I also aspire for a peaceful image to eliminate the discrimination against black hair .
That’s right, an angel who descended on the battlefield to end the war without any bloodshed… Yeah right, as if . Forget about an angel, they’ll probably call me a Demon King .
I turned my attention away from the front, which was an aching hellscape, and looked back to the Ashbaton’s army .
As I turned around, there was a loud clang from the previously almost silent friendly army . It was the sound of metal armor that was caused by everyone shaking their bodies in unison .
I sigh and turn forward . How did this happen? I just came to visit his parents’ house to say hello . It seemed to be an emergency so I just rushed over just a bit .
I might as well get the general of the enemy’s army, in case they want to catch him . With the enemy troops retreating at full speed, I watch them, but I don’t know where the general is .
Their formation is so messed up that I can’t seem to get a rough idea .
Patrick would know the details, but he’s dreaming now . I shake his shoulders as hard as I can, but he only groans and doesn’t seem to wake up .
「Ah—sorry, is my son dying? 」
Someone called out to me from close by and I looked over and saw one of the horses lined up beside Ryuu .
Riding on its back is a mature man with gray hair . His gray hair was whiter and his face was somewhat similar to Patrick’s .
He is definitely Patrick’s father, as indicated by the armor with the Ashbaton’s family crest in large size .
As he comes forward alone, the guards in the rear look at him with concern . Their horses don’t seem to listen to them, and they can’t seem to get ahead of themselves .
Relax, dear . I didn’t think I’d ever get to say hello here .
In a relationship, first impressions matter . What I say and do from now on will determine whether or not our marriage will be approved .
I jump off of Ryuu’s back and get down on one knee and say .
「Nice to meet you, Count Ashbaton, my name is Yumiela Dolknes . I’ve come to your aid . 」
「Err… do you mean to destroy Remrest? 」
「Eh? …if that’s what Father-in-law wishes . 」
「No, I have no intention of doing that, but…? 」
Then, why did such an alarming phrase as “destroying the neighboring country” come out of his mouth? When I give him a strange look, so does the Count .
Maybe we were on the same page then .
Patrick, please wake up soon .
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「Oh, right! You’re here for a visit . 」
「No, no! I’m also late to say hello . 」
When Patrick woke up, the silent staring contest between me and Count ended . I’m relieved to see that the Count didn’t seem to have any intention of fighting .
「And then, they suddenly declared war on us . There was no damage on our side, and I’m glad Countess Dolknes is here . 」
「It must have been stressful . 」
「It is good enough for us, as long as we can protect our borders . I wish I could ask the enemy general what’s going on over there . 」
「I’ll go get him! 」
We called each other by our family names plus our title . This may be correct since we are the heads of the aristocratic families, but I feel some distance between us .
In order to get along, I’m going to have to get rid of the nasty stuff quickly . Patrick grabbed me by the collar as hard as he could as I was about to run towards Remrest’s army .
Not surprisingly, Patrick dragged me along with him .
「Wait! Yumiela, wait! Don’t you move any further! 」
「Does Patrick want to come with me? I need to show your father my good side . 」
「No . If Yumiela makes any more moves, you’re going to send them into shock . 」
「Eh? No, it can’t be, can it? 」
Regardless, I walk towards Remrest’s army . Then the soldier who made eye contact with me fell backwards with eyes wide open .
The neighbouring country’s soldiers are too weak in their mentality . I’ve come to believe that .
「Ah, so that’s the kind of girl she is . Just as Patrick told me . 」
I was feeling a little dejected when my father-in-law blurted out . What did Patrick say about me?
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Withdrawal notice… Instead, I was given a notice that I was too much of a force to be reckoned with . Together with Ryuu, I was standing near the frontier army’s main camp .
After a while, Patrick and his family returned to the main camp . They have one man with them, dressed in Remrest’s military uniform .
Doesn’t that person look familiar to me?
「Oh, you’re that secret agent? 」
「Yes, thank you for your help in that regard . I am Linus, now the Assistant Deputy Commander of the Remrest Kingdom’s Central Military . 」
Linus is a secret agent from the neighboring country who has approached me once before . I’m surprised he was a member of the military, but an assistant deputy? Why did he become someone with a delicate position?
He seemed to catch on to my doubts .
「Both the Commander and the Vice Commander fled in a hurry . 」
「Oh, um, I’m sorry to hear that . 」
What a terrible boss to have . His boss must have been the reason he made a move to take me .
Who knows, maybe being transferred out from the intelligence field is some sort of punishment .
However, at present, Linus is the chief executive, so it is his role to negotiate a ceasefire . As for the Balshine Kingdom’s side, it was represented by the Count .
And I watched it in silence . There is no need for an outsider to interfere in matters that are outside of my expertise, so don’t look at me like that, Patrick .
We walked into the tent set up in the main camp and heard Linus speak .
「Well, where should I start? My country is currently divided in two… 」
I know that . Apparently, about a year ago, the King in the neighboring country fell ill . Although the first prince has been appointed as the next king, he cannot officially take over the throne until the king dies .
The second prince and his faction, who saw it as an opportunity, have risen to power and the country is divided into two sides .
Which of course, the Count would be well aware of . He urges him to continue .
「We know that . And then what? Who led all of this? 」
「His Highness the Second Prince . From the beginning, his position was inferior to his elder brother’s, so he thought he had no choice but to accumulate military exploits . 」
「Then, your boss is… 」
「Yes, it’s His Highness . 」
Linus’ words are getting quieter . The Count sighed heavily .
「Huh… that’s a lot of running away, I don’t think they’re going to start causing anymore trouble . Since there’s no damage sustained, it looks like we can avoid a war . 」
It seems that the Count doesn’t want to go to war . If a war were to break out, the battlefield would be in his territory, no wonder .
I will also help you to avoid war .
「Mr . Linus, would you please pass this message on to the Second Prince? Next time, no matter how much you run, I’ll do my best to chase you down . 」
「 Duly noted, I’ll be sure to let him know . 」
His exhausted face brightened slightly . This guy is quite the hustler too . After exchanging some words with the Count of the Frontier, he returned to his own troops to lead the retreat .
As he left, Linus said a few words .
「I suppose we both have our worries . Isn’t the Second Prince’s faction making a move in the Balshine Kingdom as well? 」
Hold on, it’s my country and I didn’t know about that . What is that foolish prince doing?
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