(EP-184.2) And Take #3
184 – Give and Take #3
Tureuki was a small country compared to Angmar.
However, they couldn’t be completely ignored. Tureuki was known for the powerful mages among its soldiers.
Moreover, wasn’t Suleiman still alive, the one who repelled the advance of the Demon King Solomon? I didn’t think Aira could do anything to Tureuki, which even the Demon King couldn’t invade.
Yes, Aira could choose to pour a budget and enhance the military and troops into invading Tureuki. But even if she were to win, it would be nothing but ashes of glory.
Then, Angmar might face a turn of fortune. With the troops and resources being dispersed away from the barrier, the impending evil force would waste no time breaking through!
‘No!’
It must be stopped-!
“Aira-nim. While it is true that Gracia is neutral, deciding on political actions, let alone going to war, is a major violation of regulations.”
I hastily tried to convince Aira, to which she lifted her chin.
“Theo, that whoŗe started the provocation. Are you suggesting that I should just bear it? As a Queen, I don’t think so~.”
“A provocation—?”
“Her intentions were no different from that. She was probably trying to sow discord between us and gain advantage from it. Whatever your response is, Theo, it’s an attempt to create distrust.”
She was smarter than I thought!?
It was just as Aira said…
From the beginning, it was natural that Aira would misunderstand when Serazade spent private time with me.
If there was a crack between the two of us, and Angmar’s feud continued, it would be the neighboring countries that would benefit.
It was surprising that Serezade was plotting such a scheme, and it was equally astonishing that Aira quickly grasped it.
Impressive…
Looking at it that way, Tureuki indeed took the initiative.
But wasn’t it a bit excessive to immediately start military action? It was like stabbing someone in the gut because they bumped you. It was definitely an overreaction.
The church would never approve of such actions.
Aira then said.
“That b¡tch started the fight first. She doesn’t know her rank and place. It’s only right to make her pay an appropriate price for her actions.”
“…….”
I had no words, she wasn’t wrong.
The important rule of the world, give and take. Get something, give one back in return.
It went without saying that showing a corresponding response on what was given would be appropriate. The world would look shallow if you just stood still.
“But it is as you said, Theo, invading Tureuki might not be the right way to handle it.”
“Truly?”
“Even if Tarantera’s flag is planted in Tureuki’s court, that b¡tch Serazade would never admit that she’s inferior to me. I need a more thorough victory~.”
Huhuhu- Aira chuckled elegantly. Perhaps it was because of the shadows on her face, but her expression looked ominous. I wondered if this was how Aira’s face looked when she sat on the throne, awaiting the main character’s party.
“Really, Theo, this is such a good idea. From the trial by combat to Tureuki’s petty Empress, you’ve planned all of this, haven’t you Theo.”
Then Aira placed her palm on my cheeks and started pinching, but I couldn’t understand why…
* * *
“Compared to Aira-nim’s luxurious room, this place must be shabby and cramped. I apologize for not providing a better reception.”
I handed Aira a glass of beer from the refrigerator. With two people in a small room and no wind, the air was stifling, making it unusually hot.
The beer itself was cheap, bought from a convenience store. But it was at least cool with ice in it. Of course, it belonged to Elga, but I didn’t have much else to offer Aira at the moment.
Aira took it and had a sip.
“It’s refreshing.”
“When the sun goes down and it gets a little cooler, I’ll take you out.”
“Okay. But Theo, isn’t it uncomfortable living in such a small space?”
At Aira’s question, I glanced around the room. It was a single room. It couldn’t be called spacious, but it wasn’t cramped either.
I thought it was a reasonably sized space, but for Aira, who had always lived in grandeur, it was as cramped as an animal pen.
“There are some who live in places even smaller than this.”
I pointed my finger at my squirrel Keongkeong.
The little guy was spinning the wheel enthusiastically in its small glass cage. Despite the house being so tiny that it wasn’t even a square foot, it never once complained about it. Watching this, Aira said with a few more sips of beer.
“Theo, I hope that this time, you will become a Single-digit Ranker like us. The rooms are quite decent.”
“Me, a Single-digit Ranker…?”
“Yes. Looks like you broke through Rank 5 with the gift from Serazade. Your magic power is boiling, and your body feels lighter, right?”
As a skilled mage, Aira accurately assessed my level. However, she had a somewhat melancholic expression on her face.
Edited by: faker
