New King Arc

**New King Arc** is the fourteenth story arc of Kou 1 Desu Ga Isekai De Joushu Hajimemashita series and the third story arc of Western Kingdoms Saga.

Despite Leonidas is crowned as the new king to rule Hybride, courtesy to Hiroto and his allies, not all nobles in this kingdom are willing to pledge their vassalage to their new liege due to their strong antipathy against Hiroto, especially Duke Hydran who hates the young Margrave so much for unable to becme king again that he allying himself with Belphegor in a conspiracy to purge both his young rival from power from good-starting by making slanderous "statement" about both men to Princess Lizvan of Magia and Ordicus of Regulus who visit Hybride in order to settle the compensation issue about the Lucinia Incident 50 years ago.

## Prologue

### **Lizvan the Sister of Urceus**

The astonishing news about Leonidas as Hybride's new king has spread across the continent, including Phyllis and Magia as the former receives it first whereas the latter is the last to receive it. To understand Leonidas and his intentions towards Hybride's neighbors, all five countries will going to send invitation letter to Hybride while selecting their candidates neighboring countries will going to send invitation and

Somewhere at the oak forest that is located at Magia's outskirts, a female warrior by the name Lizvan-who happens to the princess of Magia and Urceus's younger sister- begins a training session with her female-only squadron and orders them to show their training result. To Lizavan's disappointment, the first two female soliders like Vanessa and Roxanne fails to finish their course due to their sloppiness and urse by herself, so the she goes on to demonstrate causing them to cheer for her. In the midst of the training, however, Lizvorn is interrupted by a group of knights who inform her about Urseus's order to have her return to Bahram as fast as possible, which Lizvorn retorts that she has no intention to marry with anyone. To which the knights replies that this is not about the her marriage; rather, Urseus orders her to visit Hybride as an ambassador to not only meeting both Hiroto and Leonidas on his behalf instead, but also solving the 50-year old compensation issue with the western neighboring kingdom as well.

## Plot

### **Vassalage Ceremony**

#### Part 1

Meanwhile, at Hybride, Emperia is hosting a vassalage ceremony where nobles across the kingdom will pledge their vassalage to their new king but only few are attending this ceremony. On their way to the capital by their horse carriage, both Raquel and Felkina are discussing their not only about their reward for helping Leonidas in beocming king

#### Part 5

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(To be added..)

### **The Three Kingdom's Responds to Leonidas's Reign**

#### Part 1

At the capital city in Agnica, Lyndrus is discussing with Leonidas who should go to Hybride as an envoy so shocked about Leonidas being Hybride's new king that he worries that he thinking of needing to go to

###  **Hiroto's**

#### Part 3

Meanwhile, Felkina is located at lado and tells the harbor

### **Gifts Of Sincerity for Desgild**

#### Part 1

At Belmed Forest of Orcia, both Sōichirō and Curele are playing at the flower fields where the latter is making the flower necklace for the former and he read her some story. Far away, both Gezerkia and Desgild

###  **Regulus and Magia's Reaction to the Letter**

#### Part 1

Elsewhere, Hiroto is going to visit Ozere alongside with

### **Mimia and Sōichirō's Harassment By Rubia and Hydran**

#### Part 1

At Emperia, several maids are gossiping about both Hiroto and the vampires until Mimia comes along.

#### Part 5

The news about Mimia's bullying eventually reaches Excelis who then asks Mimia about it which causes Mimia to cry and hugs her, especially when she recalls Rubia's vile words at her. Seeing Mimia crying makes Excelis furious that she wants to make like this makes Excelis even more angrier as she wants to make

#### Part 4

While that is going on, Hiroto and others return from Orcia and feels strange for seeing Mimia's crying whereas Excelis is nowhere to be found. That is, until Sorceire tells them about Mimia's bullying

#### Part 5

During their way to Hydran's villa, Sylferis reminds Hiroto that he will be his escort
The trio soon arrive at Hydran's villa and despite the guards best efforts to stop them from entering, Sylferis

#### Part 6

Anyways, Sylferis turns to Rubia and orders her to apologize to Mimia sincerely as proof of redemption to the spirits about her redemption but Rubia refuses to do so by keeping her silence because she has no intention to apologize to the "caterpillar" she belittled, even going as far as to ignore the elf's threats of excommunicating her, of which she assumes to be an empty threat. Consequently, Sylferis officially sentencing all members of Margos House members to be excommunicated because she doesn't want to give blessing to those who enrages the spirits.

#### Part 11

With the "visitors" leaving the villa, Rubia cries and apologizes to Hydran for having him involved in this matter but the Duke replies that it is fine because he still believe that he was the "righteous" one for he has "corrected" someone's behavior in the palace. As for Hiroto, he feels so bad about Sōichirō's humiliation that he regrets for not saving his friend sooner and hearing his rambling about not forgiving Hydran for what he did to him further adding his worries that Valkyria will cause great commotion by clashing with Hydran and it will tainting a war between between vampires and nobles will be inevitable and fears the former will which could paving the latter's path to infamy.

### **Vampires' Retribution and Royal Villa Incident**

Upon everyone's return, Curele asks Sōichirō to read story to her but he apologizes and reply hat he will not do it today, much to the vampires' confusion and Valkyria asks Hiroto what was wrong with him. Before Hiroto can even answer, however, Sylferis informs Valkyria about what had happened at Hydran's villa that shocks Hiroto  and Sōichirō shedding his tears while struggling to answer her question further angers Valkyria so much that she wants to beat Hydran and goes to his villa with others vampires including Curele. The situation escalates for the worst when the guards prevent the vampires from entering into Hydran's villa by pointing their spears at her that angers other vampires' hostilities and by the time Hiroto and others manages to catch up and trying to pacify the situation, it is too late as Valkyria orders Curele to destroy the villa and refuses to listen to both Hiroto and even Sylferis because she refuse to let Sōichirō's humiliation slide as she deemed what Hydran did to him is akin to insulting both Hiroto and the vampires. Panicking ver the inevitable, Hiroto tries but fails to urge the guards to inform their lord to apologize to Sōichirō and the vampire before Curele destroys the villa and he is forced to take over forcing everyone to take over from Curele's attack that eventual kill the two guards.

Inside the villa, Monica strongly advises Hydran to apologize to Hiroto but the Duke refuses to do so out of his pride as a royalty and even preventing her from bringing jewelry as compensation. Suddenly, the villa's is shaken by a strange earthquake and by the time eveyrone leaves the villa, they are mortified to witness the villa's roof being peeling off by a strong wind and even worse for them, Curele stares at them wtih murderous glares which shaken everyone including Hydran who now realizes that Hiroto's warning was true. So, eveyrone is forced to seek shelter that they immediately evacuate from the the mansion before it collapses. The following aftermath leaves Hydran so appalled to see what is left of his mansion that he immediately kneels before both Valkyria and Soichiro and apologizes to them, with Monica presenting them pearls as their display of sincerity.

At first, Sōichirō is reluctant to accept these pears as apology as he actually wishes to make Hydran suffer even more is reluctant to accept this pearls whereas Sylferis claims that they are aren't enough to appease the vampires, Hiroto accepts them on his friend's behalf anyways and asks both Rubia and the 2 guards to also apologize to Soichiro for their troubles, of which all three frantically comply out of fear. With Soichiro eventually forgives Rubia and the guards, Valkyria orders Curele to stop and as Curele flies down and asks him to her her a story, Soichiro replies with a promise to the lttle vampire that he will never refuse to read her stories again, much to the vampires sisters' delight.

### **Vampires' Retribution and Royal Villa Incident**

#### Part 12

On their way back, Hiroto feels so regret for not saving Sōichirō sooner that hearing his friend spilling about what Hydran did to him further adding his dilemma about preventing the vampires from the path of infamy. Upon their return, Curele asks Sōichirō to read story to her but he apologizes and reply hat he will not do that today, much to the vampires' confusion and Valkyria asks Hiroto what was going on. Even worst for Hiroto, Sylferis informs Valkyria about what happened at Hydran's villa and Sōichirō shedding his tears while struggling to answer the vampire's question further angers her so much that she wants to beat Hydran. The situations is growing even more intense when by the time Valkyria and the vampires arrive at the villa, the guards prvent them from entering by pointing their spears on her and even when Hiroto and others manages to catch up, Valkyria and by the time Hiroto and others manages to catch up, it is too late as Valkyria orders Curele to destroy the villa and refuses to listen to both Hiroto and Sylferis because she deems Hydran's attitude towards Sōichirō is very insulting. Panicked, Hiroto tries to urges to guards to inform their lord to apologize to Sōichirō before it's too late but the guards don't heead them, forcing everyone to take over from Curele's attack that eventuall kill the two guards.

Inside the villa, Monica strongly advises Hydran to apologizes to Hiroto but the Duke refuses out of his pride as a royalty and even preventing her from bringing jewelry as compensation. Suddenly, the villa's is shaken by an strange earthquake and by the time eveyrone leaves the villa, everyone especially Hydran is mortified to see the villa's roof is destroyed by the wind and even worse for them, Curele stares at them wtih murderous glares which shaken everyone including Hydran who now realizes that Hiroto's warning was true. So, eveyrone is forced to seek shelter that they immediately evacuate from the the mansion before it collapses. The following aftermath leaves Hydran so appalled to see what is left of his mansion that he immediately kneels before both Valkyria and Soichiro and apologizes to them, with Monica presenting them pearls as their display of sincerity.

Despite Sōichirō is reluctant to accept this pearls whereas Sylferis claims that they are aren't enough to appease the vampires, Hiroto accepts them on his friend's behalf anyways and asks both Rubia and the 2 guards to also apologize to Soichiro for their troubles, of which all three frantically comply out of fear. With Soichiro eventually forgives Rubia and the guards, Valkyria orders Curele to stop and as Curele flies down and asks him to her her a story, Soichiro replies with a promise to the lttle vampire that he will never refuse to read her stories again, much to the vampires sisters' delight.

### **Destruction**

#### Part 12

On their way back, Hiroto feels so regret for not saving Sōichirō sooner that hearing his friend spilling about what Hydran did to him further adding his dilemma about preventing the vampires from the path of infamy. Upon their return, Curele asks Sōichirō to read books to her but he apologizes that he will not do that today, much to the vampires' confusion which confuses the vampires so much that Valkyria asks what happened to him. Even worst for Hiroto, Sylferis informs Valkyria about what happened at Hydran's villa and Sōichirō shedding his tears while struggling to answer the vampire's question further angers her so much that she wants to beat Hydran. The situations is growing even more intense when by the time Valkyria and the vampires arrive at the villa, the guards prvent them from entering by pointing their spears on her and even when Hiroto and others manages to catch up, Valkyria and by the time Hiroto and others manages to catch up, it is too late as Valkyria orders Curele to destroy the villa and refuses to listen to both Hiroto and Sylferis because she deems Hydran's attitude towards Sōichirō is very insulting. Panicked, Hiroto tries to urges to guards to inform their lord to apologize to Sōichirō before it's too late but the guards don't heead them, forcing everyone to take over from Curele's attack that eventuall kill the two guards.

Inside the villa, Monica strongly advises Hydran to apologizes to Hiroto but the Duke refuses out of his pride as a royalty and even preventing her from bringing jewelry as compensation. Suddenly, the villa's is shaken by an strange earthquake and by the time eveyrone leaves the villa, everyone especially Hydran is mortified to see the villa's roof is destroyed by the wind and even worse for them, Curele stares at them wtih murderous glares which shaken everyone including Hydran who now realizes that Hiroto's warning was true. So, eveyrone is forced to seek shelter that they immediately evacuate from the the mansion before it collapses. The following aftermath leaves Hydran so appalled to see what is left of his mansion that he immediately kneels before both Valkyria and Soichiro and apologizes to them, with Monica presenting them pearls as their display of sincerity.

Despite Sōichirō is reluctant to accept this pearls whereas Sylferis claims that they are aren't enough to appease the vampires, Hiroto accepts them on his friend's behalf anyways and asks both Rubia and the 2 guards to also apologize to Soichiro for their troubles, of which all three frantically comply out of fear. With Soichiro eventually forgives Rubia and the guards, Valkyria orders Curele to stop and as Curele flies down and asks him to her her a story, Soichiro replies with a promise to the lttle vampire that he will never refuse to read her stories again, much to the vampires sisters' delight.

### **Proposal of Hiroto's Impeachment and the Vampires' Expulsion**

#### Part 1

(To be added..)Meanwhile, Leonidas is still fuming over Finnath's demand to impeach both Hiroto and the vampires from power despite Rubia and Hydran were the cause of their troubles to begin with; in fact, he is so protective towards Hiroto and the vampires that he dismisses the Diferente's apology and refuses to forgive the Financial Minister for such ridiculous demands.

#### Part 2

The following aftermath of this meeting leaves everyone

#### Part 5

Later, Hiroto meets up with Felkina and Raquel who are both relief and worry about the consequences of the Margrave escape from punishment. While he thanking both women for

### **Duke's Revenge onto Margrave**

#### Part 6

Elsewhere, Hydran are heading towards Belphegor's mansion after his villa's destruction which further makes him fuming over the humiliation not just to Hiroto, but also Curele as for her for murderous intent onto him with her hostile glare. Monica informs him that he is at least still alive but the Duke retorts that house was his memoir to Thermia and its destructions means it . Anyhow, Monica urges her lord to forget about this incident which R

### Nobles' Righteous Indignation Against Hiroto

#### Part 1

The rest of the nobles also hears this news about the villa incident and they are clearly furious about it.

### **Regulus's Probe Against Hybride**

#### Part 2

Meanwhile, an Regulusian merchant elf is stopping. So, he goes to visit Sōichirō

### **The Noble Plenary Meeting**

#### Part 2

Out of all the nobles, however, only Rasmus voices his disapproval about their plan as he urges everyone to give up out of fear that this plan will backfires badly, given the records of . Unfortunately for Rasmus, this ends up him getting berated by his fellow aristocrats as they all are too prideful to heed his warning and To make even matters worst, Belffergo attempt to fanning the flames further by manipulating Leonidas's emotion in order to bait him.

### **Meeting of the Hydran-Magia-Regulus Alliance**

#### Part 5

Back in Bahram, Urceus is still at his bed and despite he is relief to hear Leonidas's outburst from, he is still worried about his sister's mission because of both Hiroto and the vampires and begin to wonder if the Magia-Regulus-Hydran Alliance would at least weakening the Dilfrant .

### **Rasmus's Vassalage and Imprisonment**

#### Part 4

Back inside the palace, Hiroto decide to find both Panopticus and Univestel for help to calm Leonidas down because he thinks that the king did has just as Belphegor wished and he cannot pacify.

### **Hostile Meeting Between Leonidas and Lisvaon**

#### Part 6

Meanwhile, Lizvan feels so ecstatic to see Hiroto's dumbfounded reaction after hearing her words that she scoffs at Urceus for his troubles to deal with him while looking down at Nestoria for her "advices" that bothers her, all the while planning to take a rest and then talk to Ordicus about their next move tomorrow. She also encounters Curele is flying at a hallway alongside with two vampires which itches her desire to compete with them until she sees a cockroach suddenly appears that causes her to utter a shill cry. The commotion soon begins with Nestoria and other guards trying to protect Lizvan by drawing their weapons and preventing the cockroach from getting near her, of which almost makes the vampires misunderstands that the humans are picking a fight, but the cockroach slips away from them but just as it reaches towards Lizvan who then scream hysterically, Curele beats it with a single blow. Initially stunned to see Curele's fearlessness, hearing Nestoria's information about Curele further shocks Lisvaon so much that she quickly ordering her guards to lower down their weapons before continue their way to their destination. However despite feeling awkward and embarrassed by the cockroach incident to the point wondering their friendship with Hiroto, Lisvaon keeps trying to keep composure and insist of not planning to meet Hiroto.

### **Hot Spring of Eureka**

#### Part 1

Back to Hiroto, he is still stuck Even after his sleep, Hiroto still unable to think any ideas on how to solve the compensation issue .Suddenly, a guard informs Hiroto about the arrival of both Gezerkia and Desgild which shocks him so much that he goes to meet them immediately. When he sees both Gezerkia and Desgild. Seeing both female vampires shocks Leonidas so much that he asks Hiroto about what is going on

#### Part 3.2

Consequently, this astonishing rumor about both Leonidas and Hiroto leaving for the Royal Hot Springs with the two vampire union representatives shaken Emperia entirely. The Privy Council is . Of all those panicking advisors in the Privy Council, Finas exclaims hysterically over Leonidas's absence at the worst timing whereas Univestel castigates Panopticus for not stopping the king only to learn that the king has already left via an air basket under Hiroto's suggestion. Both Hydran and Belphegor are confused as well when not even the Marquis know what to do when the Duke seeks him out of confusion about his nephew's recent "selfishness"  but even the Marquis is also puzzled by news which prompts , prompting Rasmus to murmur about fleeing while they can. Sylferis, the only one who is yet to know about this news, praises the hot spring as a "good thing" at first until her secretary informs her about the vampires that she calls it as disgraceful instead. All five envoys are also receive this news as well, with Lizvan is so shocked to hear about Hiroto going to the hot springs with Gezerkia and especially Desgild that she assumes that Hybride has "obtained" Northern Union as it's "new ally" when Nestoria informs her about Desgild's hatred for Urceus, whereas . The remain three envoys who , with Metis starting to worry about Hiroto after she learns the Privy Council's uproar about ecalling the proposals from both Belphegor and Hiroto respectively, worries about Hiroto when her subordinates informs her about both his one-week bet of solving Magian compensation issue and his hot-spring trip, the latter of which confuses her so much that she wonders what was he thinking when his career is in jeapordy. Dorzel also shocked to hear this news from a retainer and he is unable to see Leonidas because of this. Even Lizvan is also shocked to hear this news and hearing Nestoria's words about both Gezerkia and especially Desgild makes her assumes that Hybride has gained the Northern Union as it's "ally". Only Ordicus remains clams as he assumes that Hiroto has "acknowledged his inevitable defeat" but even he is surprised to hear about the female vampires from a messenger who assumes that all five people had "physical relationships" with each other-something Ordicus claims as impossible. As for both Dorzel and Lokroi who are yet to have audience with Leonidas, they are also surprised to thsi news but ithe Agnican Prime Minister feel so dissapointed ng that he thinks that Agnica shouldn't lean on Hybride as he thinks that Leonidas cares more about the vampires than Agnica.

### **Hybrdian Margrave and Magian Princess**

#### Part 1

Hydran then leaves the King's Bedroom out of discomfort and followed by Hiroto who informs everyone . Hydran then asks Hiroto where is he going to which the Margrave replies that he is going to see Lizvan, prompting the Duke to recall Belphegor's words about his nemesis's next plan and then coldly informs his nemesis that she is at the gate. While teasing the Duke about meeting the princess as well only to be brushed and even brushes off his teases about meeting her by saying that visiting the princess

#### Part 1

The Marquis of Belphegor said that it was important for her not to see this man.
He is at the gate.
Heitoran said coldly.
"Perhaps you will meet him, too, my lord.
I am not your servant. and it would be a nuisance for you to visit the princess now.
Heidrun checked him.
I shall be hated, then.
Hiroto strode off at a brisk pace.
You are not going to cause any more trouble for my country! You should know better!
Heidrun shouted.
Don't worry.
Hiroto continued to walk slowly.
Follow him.
The Duke's knight nodded and turned to follow Hiroto. Hiroto strode down the palace corridor to the door where the elf-soldiers were waiting. As soon as the elf announced his presence, Hiroto went inside. It seems that he had stopped by the sub-bishop Sylferis' place.
(I see. Since he couldn't get in by himself, he decided to borrow the vice-archbishop's help. I'll borrow the tiger's.)
As I was thinking that, Hiroto came out alone. Sylferis was nowhere to be seen.
(Where is Sylferis?

#### Part 1

Inside the mansion, Nestoria is so mortified to see Hiroto that she confronts Lizvan about it only to be ordered by the princess to read a agreement. She then telling the Lizvan that this agreement is a "trap" after reading the content that including the three additional clauses, she warns the princess that it is a "trap" that deemed "unfavorable" to Magia, to which Hiroto rebukes as false while also admits that he did added these clauses. Lizvan is so furious to hear this that she accuses Hiroto for tricking her but Hiroto lambasts her harshly for her blind accusation about him while angrily reveals the following three request,

* Allowing Rozan to pay tribute to Limpert
* Arranging a meeting between Leonidas and Urceus after this agreement
* The secret informant's name who sent letters to both Magia and Regulus in an attempt to aggravate the relationship between Hybride and Magia.

Both Nestoria and even Lizvan upset and speechless when they hear this third additional as if their plan has been found out their plan. Hiroto then castigates both women harshly for not knowing that he secret informant's vile scheme for both Magia and Hybride and admonishes that his presence that will bring harm for both kingdoms if he is still at large, much to Nestoria's surprise as she never seen him this angry but trying to cover up the plan by lying about not knowing the informant, though Hiroto isn't easily fooled by her lies and he castigates her for her excuse because he had done his research about the reparation issue ever since the last Privy Council meeting a month ago, then shut her excuse offe a month ago and shut her off by asking what kind of a fool who pulled out the agreement out of paranoia.

Lizvan chimes in and threatens Hiroto about kicking him out from her room for his "superfluous" words only to become furious by his insult about her incompetence as a royalty for antagonizing him despite being manipulated by the informant as his pawn in the first place. To the point brushing off Nestoria's "advice" about dropping this conversation with him and then declares that she will neither accept his reparation proposal nor reveal the informant's name to him, even going as far as taunting him to fight her for the informant's name. Hiroto isn't backing down, however, as he retorts that the real opponent she should be beat is that secret informant who will continue to sway both Magia and Hybride as long he still goes around and spread slanderous lies about Leonidas whether they make a new agreement, then making a provocation that eventually provoking her again by challenging her to see through the culprit's another lie after being deceived for the first time and then counters the princess' warning about not underestimating Magia by retorting that these words should be reserved for the culprit who had treated her like pawn and her not angry at him despite this fact further makes her incompetent as a royalty. enough to make Lizvan snaps and yell at him to shut up. Still, Hiroto remains unfazed and looking at Lizvan's glare with his own calm eyes despite his silence and the situation only calm down when Lizvan is sitting at her chair while Hiroto remains standing. Sensing that the what Hiroto sees at Lizvan eyes make him as a "dangerous" opponent due to his Hiroto's clam eyes that implies his resolution to protect Hybride, trying to urge Lizvan to stop talking to him but Lizvan is so determined to know why did the Margrave changed the agreement that she shut off the guard and asks him about it, all the while glaring at an opponent who had gave Magia troubles despite his scrawny appearance until she senses the atmosphere is changing due to his disappearing aura of anger.

Hiroto smiles and begins his explanation about the changed agreement and he doesn't want to get hung up of either Hybride or : According to his research about the compensation issue, he concluded that he doesn'neither Hybride nor magia

#### Part 5

"I've done a lot of research on this matter, and I don't want to get hung up on whether Hybride is to blame or Magia is to blame".
'Count Limberd's case took place in Hübride territory. So legally, Hübride can claim compensation. However, there is no agreement between Maguire and Hybride regarding compensation claims. As long as there is no agreement, they can make a claim, but they cannot be forced to pay. Whether or not to pay can only be decided through negotiations with Magia. I have explained this to His Majesty.
The grandson of the late Count Limperd is still Provincial Secretary in Lucinia. His Majesty wanted to do something for his grandson, the Count. He wanted to obtain and give him compensation, even if it was a small amount. So he thought of renaming the reparations and of a secret agreement."
Lizvan was amazed at Ordicus's shrewdness. The renaming of the reparations was just as Ordicus had read it.
But...
"A secret agreement?"
Rizvorn asked.
"At first, we thought we were going to have a peace agreement. We were going to ask for a congratulatory gift for the enthronement as part of the agreement. But we knew that would not be enough to get King Urceus to sign the peace agreement. King Urceus has always feared the power of the sky. Then, he was thinking of presenting a secret agreement that he would not order the Magia superiority strategy against the Vambaia tribe. He had also obtained Rikushita's approval. But because of someone who passed on what Rikushita said at the king's recommendation meeting, we had to scrap the first idea."

Lizvan speechless
Rizvorn remained silent. Rather, he was almost overwhelmed by the truth that had been thrust in front of him.
(If it hadn't been for the setback, would we have gotten the secret agreement? ......)
If true, it felt a little regrettable. Was it a success or a failure to launch a preemptive strike against Hübride? Was my brother inadvertently taken for a ride by the Duke of Hydran's letter?
(But Regulus was angry, too. Regulus couldn't have been taken for a ride either. Even Hiroto might be lying ......)
It didn't feel that way. It was too specific, too detailed. And the tone was unbiased.
《Legally, Hybride could claim compensation. However, there is no agreement between Magia and Hybride regarding compensation claims. As long as there is no agreement, they can make a claim, but they cannot be forced to pay. Whether or not to pay can only be decided through negotiations with Magia.》
Hiroto is not making a one-sided argument that Magia should pay because Hybride has the right to claim compensation. It was a very neutral stance. There is no attitude of unilaterally deciding Hybride is justified and condemning Magia. It is the same as what is written in the agreement.
(Nestoria, she said he was a demon or something, but is he really that bad?)
Doubts sprang up. Hiroto is speaking on a trial basis as far as Lisvaon is concerned. And the conversation is not over yet. The explanation of the reason for the change of religion is still in progress.
Hiroto continued.
"I met a living witness from Hybride who knew about the incident at the time. I have always resented the fact that there was no formal notice or request from the Magyar side.
"It is our country's..."
When Nestoria tries to argue with him.
"I'm not done talking!
Hiroto raised his voice. Nestoria falls silent. Rizvaughn also wanted Nestoria to shut up. I want to hear what Hiroto has to say. I want to know the reason for the change of religion. Hiroto continues.
I met the living witness of Magia. The one who unfortunately shot and killed Count Limpeld.
He's alive?"
Hiroto nodded at Lizvaughn's pause.
His name is Rozan.
(Rozan...).
The name sounded familiar.
（Ah! That's the name I mentioned in the addendum!)
Hiroto's long speech began.
"According to Hybride's report, the Count was supposed to have had his body dragged away. King Hybride at the time pointed out that it was a lie that the Magians had told to justify their country, saying, "The Count had stepped into Magia's territory, so it was no wonder he was shot with an arrow". But the facts were different. The late Count was an honorable man. Even in death, he forgave Rosanne. The Count died with Rozan taking care of him. Out of respect and compassion, Roseann was sorry to let the Count lie on the ground and tried to make him lie on a nearby rock. However, the Count was a large man, so he had to be dragged along. While he was carrying him to the rocky shore to at least get some water..., the Count's vassals found his corpse. So Roseann was not allowed to leave. Ever since then, Roseann had been regretting it. He had always regretted that he had not been able to bequeath the body to the Count's family. Even now, Roseann has a shrine in her home, where she continues to offer the water she was unable to give to the Count. Roseann should never be judged for her past sins. Rather, he should be forgiven. Therefore, I wanted to create an opportunity for Rosan to apologize directly to Count Limpeld's grandson under an additional condition. If Rosin apologized and Count Limpeld's grandson accepted, it would symbolize that the two countries had resolved the reparations issue. A former vassal of Count Limperd also said. He asked me to get his apology from Magia."
Hiroto's narrative remained neutral. It was not a one-sided condemnation of the Magia. Moreover, he affirmed and sympathized with Rozan, even though he was from Hybride. Lizvaon was unwittingly sucked into Hiroto's story.
(This guy ain't the bad guy as Nestoria says he is. He's a decent guy.)
So thought Lizvaon. So why did he follow Leonidas?
"You heard her, Princess. Originally, King Leonidas intended to make our country pay. There is no need to listen to him. Let us end this conversation. If you listen any longer, you will be led into a trap".
As soon as Nestoria whispered.
"There is no trap!
Hiroto shouted angrily.
"Even at the king's recommendation meeting, His Majesty said we were going to settle the reparations issue! I never said we were going to split the reparations! His Majesty's aim is to settle the issue of reparations between our two countries, and thereby avoid any future disasters for our two countries! My initial approach may have been misguided! We were planning a unilateral solution! But we have switched to a secret solution! If my main goal was not to take the lumps between the two countries, but to get my share of the black money, I would have kept it one sided the whole time! I will not switch to dual duty! We switched to bilateral because our primary goal is to take the lumps between the two countries!"
Hiroto's words struck Rizvorn's heart.
(The first abroach may have been wrong ......)
There was no insincerity in his words as he admitted his fault. There was no doubt that Hiroto was probably serious about solving the problems of both countries.
(He's not a bad guy after all. ......)
Hiroto continues.
"But someone who tried to misuse what His Majesty said at the King's recommendation meeting to sow His Majesty's seeds sent a letter to Maguire and Regulus, trying to interfere with the resolution of the reparations issue! In fact, the resolution was aborted and relations between the two countries deteriorated! If we leave those who snitched on us alone, it will happen again! Yet, you still defend those who snitched! Protecting them means you are willing to let relations between our two countries deteriorate! We can't let them stir things up any more than they already have! You can't let them dance in the palm of your hand! I don't want it on my chest!"
Hiroto's angry cries were not met with a response. Rather, it made my heart bleed. Doc, doc, doc, the beating of my heart increased. The blood of a princess, the blood of one who is in charge of the nation's government, welled up.
I don't know if I can let it get any worse!
My chest tingles.
I don't know if I want to be made to dance in the palm of his hand!
My heart shifts even more. My pride as the short ruler of the Kingdom of Magia shifts.
"You can't let them use me as a tit!
No!
（I am not a pawn!)

#### Part 6

However, Nestoria intervenes by claiming that Hiroto's words are "trap" and when he explains to Lisvaon about Leonidas's real intention and stating that the culprit who sent letters to both Magia and Regulus was trying to sabotage his effort to fix Hybride's diplomacy with Magia, she accuses him for "collaborating" with Disgurd to "intimidate" Magia. Not only Hiroto silences Nestoria with his retort by calling her out for her delusions and dares her to ask Disgurd herself about the claim, he turns to Lisvaon and tells her that both she and Urseus have been manipulated and asks her if she ever let the perpetrator get away with it. Realizing her blunder and vows not be manipulated by anyone ever again, Lisvaon shrugs off decides to meet Leonidas again against Nestoria's plea.

#### Part 7

Outside the mansion, Hydran's knight who followed Hiroto opts to observe the situation rather than report to their lord about this astonishing turn of events until something tapping them from behind and when they turn around, they are the vampires who have been there for how long. When one of the vampires ask them about their motive, the knights ignores his question and trying to walk away but as soon as the vampire ask them to wait, they trying to his tries to ignore their question and leave and force to retaliate when one vampire rother hind them but while they trying
The knight in the service of the Duke of Hydran had been inquiring about the situation for a long time. It had been a long time since Hiroto was shown into the mansion where Princess Rizvorn was staying.
It was completely unexpected. Even when Hiroto was reluctantly hiding in a dark cabinet in front of the mansion, the knight was still thinking that he was wasting his time.... The knight had sneered at him when Hiroto was reluctantly hiding in a darkened room in front of the mansion. But Hiroto succeeded in ambushing Princess Rizvorn, and after yelling at her for a while, he was sucked into the mansion.
Hiroto shouted the terms of the pact. They were astonishing.
Shall I tell my lord?
Nope. I'll wait until the situation moves a bit more. We must wait and see how Hiroto will come out of the house.
A sudden tap on the back made the knight turn around.
That was a surprise.
He did not know how long they had been there, but there were two Vanbayan men standing behind him.
What are you doing?"
The knight did not answer, but walked away.
Wait!
the vampire man shouted. Quickly, the knight tried to draw his sword, but before he could do so, the two vampires jumped on him.
You were going to do something bad to Lord Hiroto, weren't you? I'll beat you to a pulp so you can never misbehave again!
You've got it wrong! I just..."
He had no excuse. Two fists struck the knight.
Outside, Hydran's knights decides to observce a little more when re making their moves after hearing the noises only to be stopped and punched by 2 vampires for trying to harm Hiroto.

### **Leonidas's Reaction About Lizvan's Revelation**

#### Part 8

At the king's office, Lizvan asks Leonidas if his words about not pressuring. Leonidas soon learn from Lizvan's revelation that Hydran was behind Magia's misunderstanding about him and becomes so furious that he wants his uncle to be executed for his treachery, whereas Lisvaon leaves the office with a happier mood about the compensation issue that is solved. Then, a messenger informs Leonidas about Dorzel's request to have an audience with him but despite the king dismisses it at first, he begrudgingly relents after Hiroto suggests him to do so. During his audience with the king, Dorsel not only informs Leonidas about Hydran's agenda while reassures that the diplomacy between Hybride and Gassel will remain unchanged under the name of Ismir, he also warns the king about Belphegor whom he views as a maggot that is a root of Hybride's problem. With his information, Leonidas orders his soldiers to have both Hydran and Belffergo to be arrested while Univestel holds a meeting with judges to make their judgement upon both Hydran and Belffergo.
With that information, Leonidas orders his guards to have both Belffergo and Hydran arrested while Univestel is holding a meeting with the Supreme Court-with all four of them are elves-regarding their judgement upon both suspects.

### **The Conspirators' Penalty and Downfall**

#### Part 4

"Belphegor..."
Marquis Hydran called out to him. His voice was shaky.
I bid you farewell. I wish you a long and healthy life.
A mouthful.
Belphegor said. Marquis Heydran opened his mouth, but no leaves came out of his dry lips.
Dear Mr. Belphegol," he said. This way."
The Kingsguard urged. Belphegor guessed that he would soon be on his way to the place of execution. King Leonidas had ordered it to be done immediately.
Belphegor turned to Count Rasmus.
I should have listened to my friend's advice. But you did not, did you, my man? Rejoice, now there is neither victory nor defeat.
Count Rasmus replied with a hardened smile that seemed to cling to his grief.
Instead... we do not need to say goodbye forever...
Live long.
I shall soon be on my way..."
Or so said his friend Count Rasmus, in his last words.

#### Part 5

The news about what happened to both Hydran and Belphegor rattles Emperia on the next day. Ordicus, who is shocked to hear both news about the now resolved compensation issue as well as Hydran's punishment that gave a terrible blow to Regulus, rushes to see Lizvan only to see her in a good mood over a satisfying agreement that was completely satisfied Magia and impressed her, much to Ordicus's disappointment but cannot hepled but to feel a bad hunch that Regulus will have an unpleasant futuree ahead of it afterwards so he thinks about seeing Leonidas immediately because he worries that Regulus will have an unpleasant futurafter this incident. Meanwhile Metis and Dorsel are eating , As for Metis and Dorsel, they both discuss Belphegor's demise and views this incident will steepen the diplomacy between Gasel and Hybride. As for Lokroi who is next to have an audience with Leonidas, he has to expose Finnath to the king when he is asked about his own meeting with Belffergo.

Later, the Privy Council meeting begins with Panopticus explains to everyone about Belphegor's demotion and execution to everyone as the result of his conspiracies to overthrow Leonidas, making him as a rebel; moreover, because he hold a plenary meeting of the aristocrats with those who refused to pay Leonidas homage, he will have the attendees pay 5,000 Vinto as fine for their involvement. Finnath, who is appalled by the fates of both Hydran and Belffergo, tries to explain something but Leonidas hears enough of his excuses and banishes him from the Privy Council immediately and make him pay 10,000 Vint fine as well. Shocked to meet his fall from grace like Belffergo and Hydran, all Finnath can do now is to cosign his fate and leave Leonidas's office silently. With that, Leonidas's reign is unchallenged.

#### Part 6

General Métis of Phyllis State, during breakfast with Count Druzel, Ambassador of the State of Gassel, heard about the Duke of Hydran and the Marquis of Belphegor.
You used them.
Métis glared at him lightly.
For the sake of Her Highness Princess Ismir," Count Druzel said, smiling.
Count Druzel smiled.
I did not expect Belphegor to die. But I knew it would be futile to take up Belphegor's offer. There was no way I could beat Hiroto. I had no intention of taking him up on his offer. I was just thinking about how I could use him.
Métis said.
I agree with you. I was thinking the same thing. In the first place, my queen's order was to deepen relations with Hybride. If I accept Belphegor's invitation, I will not be able to show my face to Her Highness.
Count Dorzel answered, and then he took a mouthful of red, dry soup with a delicious taste.

The Prime Minister of Agnica, Lokroi, had just been granted an audience. Lokroihad heard about Duke Hydran and Marquis Belphegor. Duke Hydran, whom the Kingdom of Agnica - and Marquis Lindrus, Agnica's most powerful man - had relied on the most, had lost his position. The vip of the spirit was practically lost.
King Leonidas appeared in the audience chamber along with the young secretary of state.
Forgive me," hI have been busy. I have had a lot on my mind.
King Leonidas said first.
"The death of the Marquis Belphegor isnot a matter of concern to me..."
"There is no need to give him a marquis. The Council of Elves stripped him of his title before he died. However, he was beheaded him out of pity."
King Leonidas told him.
There are two main types of execution: beheading and hanging. Hanging was an unforgivable punishment for the nobility, since it would have left them exposed to the public. So, he was stripped of his title, but was executed by beheading with honor.
"Let me ask you something. Belphegol did not come to you, did he?"
Rokroi was momentarily taken aback.
Had he been detected?
Marquis Belphegor is not here. But Treasurer Finas is. Is he hiding it for the sake of future friendship? Or...
"Marquis Belphegor isn't here. But someone else is here.
Rokroi replied.
Who is it?
"Treasurer Finas."

Finas was appalled.
It couldn't be. It couldn't be that the Marquise had died. Unable to believe it out of the blue when told by his lieutenants, Finas attended the morning meeting of the Privy Council.
The Duke of Heydran was not present. In his place were Vice-Archbishop Silferis and his vizier Panopticus.
The Grand Chancellor and Secretary General entered, elected by Phinas. Recognizing Panopticus, they immediately stepped up to him.
The two men walked up to him and said, "I and the Lord Silferis were present at the execution.
Is this true? Is it true that the Marquis of Belphegor--"
Panobutikos replies.
It is better not to mention their names in front of His Majesty. His Majesty is still angry.
The Grand Elder Univestel appeared, followed by Princess Raquel and Felchina, and then Hiroto and King Leonidas. King Leonidas was not in a bad mood, but he was not in a good mood either.
Once King Leonidas was seated, his vassals took their seats. The first to speak was the vizier Panopticus.
"As you have all heard, I have stripped the nobleman Belphegor of his title and last night beheaded him as a traitor. Without His Majesty's permission, he has brought about an agreement with the nations of Gassel and Pyrrhus against the will of His Majesty. I need not reiterate that it is not permissible to conduct diplomacy without His Majesty's permission."
Finas was freaked out by Panobtikos' explanation. I myself went to see the Prime Minister of Agnica, Rokroi, yesterday," Panobtikos continued.
Panobutikos continued.
The resolution submitted by Count Rasmus to the Council of Nobility is not acceptable because it was passed at the Council of Nobility, which was hosted by a rebel. In the first place, the vassalage is not a transaction against His Majesty. It is an unconditional obligation of the nobility. Therefore, a fine of 5,000 vints shall be imposed on all those who agree to the resolution of the Noble Council without performing the obeisance.
"That's too much," said Finras.
Finas raised his voice,
You think you are in a position to say that? Don't think I don't know anything! Who the hell suggested this secret pact to Agnica?
The anger of King Leonidas was unleashed.
(Ba, they knew. ......!)
The blood drained from his face. I am sure that my face would have looked pale in the eyes of others. Still, Finas tried his best to compose himself.
I was forced to do so by the Marquis's order.
You are now expelled from the Privy Council! And a fine of 10,000 vints!
King Leonidas folded his arms. Finus looked down. His head was pounding with blood. After the Duke of Heydran and the Marquis of Belphegor, he was now going to be disqualified.
Please come in.
The Kingsguard asked him to leave the room. Finas silently left the king's office. The door closed behind him with a cold sound.
He glanced at the ceiling below him, but nothing caught his eye.

#### Part 3

Few days later, Emperia is hosting Leonidas's coronation ceremony as the start of his reign begins with the new king and his allies are participating a parade at the towns of Emperia and
A few days later, the coronation of King Leonidas I of Hybride took place. King Leonidas rode slowly down the main street of the capital, Emperia, in an ornate red gilt-rimmed chariot without a ceiling, pulled by four white horses. Hoofing his horse just behind the carriage are the blue-cloaked frontier count Hiroto and Grand Elder Univestel. Behind them are Vice Archbishop Silferis, Vizier Panobutikos, Count Felkina, and Princess Raquel.
The people along the route must have known, whether they liked it or not, who were the most powerful and important people in the country. The pecking order is everything. Everyone realized that those following behind the king, Grand Elder Uniwester and Sir Hiroto, were the cornerstones of the kingdom.
The sky was clear and cloudless, blue and transparent. For King Leonidas, it was a day to celebrate his new beginnings.
After returning to the palace after the parade, King Leonidas immediately held a meeting of the Privy Council. On the spot, King Leonidas declared that he would appoint Ferquina to the position of Advisor to the Privy Council and Secretary of the Treasury. Univestel, who had once expressed his reluctance to accept Felchina's appointment to the Privy Council, had no difficulty in accepting the appointment. The decision was unanimous: Ferkina was to be appointed Counselor to the Privy Council. Ferkina was to be appointed to the position of advisor to the Privy Council for the second time in succession.

The execution of Marquis Belphegor and the stripping of Duke Hydran of his claim to the throne and his house arrest shocked the great nobles. When they had attended the noble council, they had not expected such a thing to happen.
The nobles were all discouraged at once. The great nobles of the Ozères, Ecussia, and Lusatia, who had been clamoring with great vigor, were rendered speechless by the sad news. Marquis Belphegor, who had dared them to be at the Count de Lemaire's mansion, was no more...
To avenge the Marquis?
No way.
The Council of Elves has imposed severe punishments on Duke Hydran and Marquis Belphegor. If they protest, they will be treated as traitors.
And there was also the matter of Count Rasmus. Count Rasmus had been arrested once, but was soon released. He offered to be punished for not informing the king of his plan, but King Leonidas did not impose any punishment.
There was also the issue of reparations with the Magia. After fifty years of unsettled disputes, King Leonidas resolved the issue of reparations.
The balance of power in the court changed dramatically. Duke Heydran was gone and Marquis Belphegor had passed away. Despite their previous reluctance, the great nobles rushed to the capital to pay their obeisance. Hiroto was diagonally behind the king, but no one complained. Everyone knew who had settled the issue of reparations with the Magia.

#### Part 4

The other aristocrats, on the other hand, are so stunned by such news that they are rendered speechless. As for Hydran who is under

## Epilogue

### Wake of the Aftermath

#### Part 1

Some weeks later, a parade is officially held at Emperia to commemorate Leonidas's first reign as the.

#### Part 1

The neighboring kingdoms outside Hybride are also affected by the aftermath Hydran's house arrest and Belffergo's execution: For Regulus, Cognidus receives Ordicus's report about his banishment from entering Hybride, along with Univestel's message that he calls his fellow elves for a meeting 3 days later. At Agnika, nearly everyone (especially Lyndrus and Astorica) are speechless to hear Lokloi's report about Hydran's house arrest that leads to the kingdom's uncertain future, especially Lyndrus as he sympathizes Hydran whose. At Phyllis, Eash is delighted to hear from Metis about Belphegor's death that he thinks that Hybride just eradicated it's own evil. As for Gassel, Ismir is so delighted to hear Dorsel's report about

## Characters

* Valkyria
* Zeldis
* Sōichirō Sōda
* Curele
* Lizvorn
* Raquel
* Felkina do Lalente
* Leonidas
* Hydran
* Belffergo
* Rasmus
* Finnath
* Lisvaon
* Ordicus
* Universtel
* Sylferis
* Nestoria
* Cognidus
* Metis
* Dorsel
* Lyndrus
* Joachim
* Urseus
* King Moldias (Mentioned Only)
* Queen Ismir
* King Eesh

## Story Impact

* This arc not only illustrates Hybride's new era under Leonidas' rule as the kingdom's new king, but also the rising tensions between Hiroto and Hybride's renown nobles, with the latter hate the former with so much scorn that they outright refuses to pledge his that . In addition, it also chronicling the end of the Hybride-Magia rivalry

* More new characters from Magia and Regulus are introduced in this arc.
	+ Lizvan the princess is introduced as Urceus's younger sister and the leader of her own squadron. Despite her status as one of kingdom's royalty who is renowned for her bravery and fighting ability, she is a hot-headed person whose crudeness shows no bounds. Throughout the entire arc, she goes to Hybride alongside Nestoria and Ordicus in order to crush Leonidas's Compensation Issue by allying herself with Hydran without realizing that she has been manipulated by the Duke. While she is so confident that she can defeat both Leonidas and Hiroto, her meeting with Curele and then having
	+ Ordicus is introduced as an ambassador of Regulus Republic who is renowned for his shrewdness. Like his fellow Regulusian elves, he also opposes Leonidas's demand for Magia's compensation while siding with Hydran's plot into overthrowing Leonidas .

* The bad blood between Hybride and Magia is explained in this arc and it started with an event 50 years ago where the late Governor of Lucinia-of whom happened to be Limpert's grandfather and also a member of Privy Council- was accidentally murdered by a hunter named Rozan the Magian hunter who mistaken him as a bear. Even when the hunter hid the now deceased nobleman and trying to get some water, this incident caused Limpert's knights to swear vengeance while the Magian official covered this incident by ordering Rozan to not speak about it with a threat of killing him if he does, causing the old man to quit as a hunter and then doing odd jobs for the skeletons. Even with the famine that stopped the war between Hybride and Magia, Rozan remains haunted by his accidental murder so much that he laments for unable to make amends. . Alas, that 50-year old rivalry between Hybride and Magia is finally over when both Urceus and Leonidas reconcile after the latter gives up the Magia compensation as soon after Lisvaon agrees with Hiroto's contract.

* The wake of Hydran's destroyed villa serves as the final straw for the great nobles as they are now beocming even more hostile towards both Hiroto and the vampires for their "disrespect", so much that they want them both to be removed from even when Hiroto himself is spared from his punishments, courtesy to Leonidas and other allies. Hydran himself is so livid about the villa incident that he hates both Hiroto and the vampires even more and vows to have his revenge against the Dilfrant. This further prompts Belphegor to gather all the nobles who despise Hiroto into Lemaire's mansion for a meeting and make a resolution to not performing vassalage to Leonidas until both Hiroto and the vampires are punished for their "insolence".
	+ Finas is especially furious to hear what happened to Hydran's villa that he deemed
	+ Both Univestel and Sylferis remarks Finas's attitude during the aristocrats' folly that resulted their own predicament and worries that their own bigotry and stubbornness due to their pride will further Hybride if nothing is done.
	+ Out of all the nobles, only Rasmus is against his other nobles urging both Belphegor and other nobles to stop their retaliation against Hiroto
	+ Gudrun, the Countess of Inge who herself also loathes Hiroto due to his sanctions against Agnica that severely affecting her mountain urchin monopoly, would view Hydran's action that to the destruction destroyed mansion months later and views Hydran's forceful kowtowing to

* The meeting between Leonidas and diplomats is aalmost becoming disastrous. Almost everything goes well until Magia and Regulus's turn
	+ This causes Leonidas so mad that he bans Ordicus from entering into Emperia and the meeting with Lokroi the Agnican Prime Minister had to be postponed.
	+ Due to Leonidas's outburst as the result of Ordicus's words that causes the suspension, Lokroi is the only envoy who is yet to see the king and he himself meeting Finas

* Being stuck with no solution to solve Magia's compensation issue, the arrival of both Gezerkia and Desgild at Emperia seemly miraculously gives Hiroto some insane idea of going .
	+ Hydran and Belphegor, who thinks that everything went smoothly according to plan by gaslighting other envoys, also confused by this news but the Marquis . By the time the Duke realize that something is very strange, it is already too late.
	+ Despite following a plan to not meet Hiroto, courtesy to the advices from both Nestoria and Ordicus, Lizvan is also shocked to hear that Hiroto went to the hot springs with both Gezerkia and especially
	+ Of all people who heard this news, only Ordicus remains calm out of his analysis that Hiroto must realizes his "inevitable defeat" and thinking about maintaining the relationship with Regulus, only to be stunned to hear from a messenger about both Gezerkia and Desgild but brushes off his assumption . Unfortunately for the elven ambassador, he is only right about the visitation of both Gezerkia and Desgild but not Hiroto's alternative plan that will going
	+ Being the only diplomat who has yet to meet Leonidas while seeing.

* The following aftermath of the the dreadful punishments of both Hydran and Belphegor have massive domino effect for both Hybride and its neighboring countries across the entire continent.
	+ With Belphegor is being labeled as traitor for his conspiracy against Leonidas by meeting the foreign envoys without permission, the Noble Council's resolution that was sent by Rasmus is denied since said resolution was made by the rebel. Ergo, with the exception of both Felkina and Limpert and even Rasmus who was originally opposed the resolution, all the nobles who attended the noble council will be fined 5,000 Vints for
		- Due to his involvement with both Belphegor and Hydran's conspiracy against Leonidas by meeting Lokroi without permission, Finas is fined 10,000 Vint for it and he is expeled from Privy Council's treasu under Leonidas's decree and being fined 10,000 Vinto fine for it. The news of his dismissal from the Privy Council adds the blow to Agnica
		- During the Coronation Ceremony of Leonidas's Felkina then replaces Finas the new member of Privy Council and the Financial Minister, just like her late father.
	+ The nobles who attended the Noble Council at Lemaire Mansion while declare Aristocrats who attended the meeting are so shocked to hear the fall and demise of both Hydran and Belffergo that they loses their will to fight,
	+ Now being demoted as Marquis while under house arrest, Hydran's second defeat breaks him so much that he spends his entire most of his life chasing butterflies during his house arrest,. In fact, this . However, his recent failures to crush Hiroto makes the Duke-turned-Marquis hates the Margrave even more
	+ Agnica will have a rocking future ahead of it when Lokroi returns to the kingdom and report to both Astorica and especially Lyndrus about Hydran's demotion and house arrest, of which saddens the Marquis due to his relationship with, that further souring the Hybride-Agnika relations since Hiroto broke off the two kingdoms' military alliance. Ergo, this makes all of Agnica loathes Hiroto even more.
	+ Gassel, one the other hand, is having a bright future as Dorzel's role of exposing Belphegor to Leonidas deepens the diplomatic relations and as his reward, Ismir nominated him as the new advisor to the kingdom's Advisory Board.

The Queen of the Kingdom of Agnica and her chief vassal, the Marquis of Lindrus, were speechless at the report of the Prime Minister of Agnica, Rokroi. The Marquis de Lindrus' late princess was the late wife of the Duke of Hydran. The relationship between the Kingdom of Agnica and the Kingdom of Hybride was largely due to the personal ties between the Marquis of Lindrus and the Duke of Hydran.
However, that has almost been severed. Duke Heydran is still alive, but he is not allowed to leave the mansion. The house is vast, so he may not be bored, but the thread has effectively been severed. Political power is sure to be lost rapidly. In other words, sending an autumn wave to the Duke of Hydran in an attempt to reach out to the kingdom of Hybride would no longer mean anything.
The only hope was that Rokroi had exposed Finas's crimes to King Leonidas. But even that was small compared to Ambassador Gassel's handiwork. The Kingdom of Agnica had lost an important pipeline and at the same time had fallen behind the Kingdom of Gassel.

* + At Gassel, as a reward for saving Hybride by warning Leonidas about Belphegor, Dorsel is nominated as the new member of the kingdom's Advisory Board.

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Although he had been told by Princess Lizvan the day before that the compensation issue had been settled, Ordicus, the ambassador of the Republic of Regulus, was shocked. Duke Hydran, who had sent secret envoys to Regulus and Magia, had been detained and left the political scene. Marquis Belphegor was then executed at night. It was a major blow to Regulus, who had been working on Duke Hydran's accusations.
All Ordicus heard from the Magia side was the report that the compensation issue had been successfully resolved and that he would speak to them in detail tomorrow. Ordicus rushed to the residence of Princess Rizvyan. Then the whole story came out. It was Princess Lizvan who had given the order.
Princess Lizvan was in a good mood.
Indeed, the contents of the agreement were completely satisfactory to Magia That is why she could not believe it. Why did King Leonidas, who had been so insistent on claiming compensation, simply withdraw his claim? Why did he agree in Article I to waive his right to claim?
"Thanks to him, we have this agreement. My brother will be very pleased."
Ordicus thought about this and realized that King Leonidas was not going to pay the compensation. King Leonidas did not withdraw the compensation. It's just that the reparations are no longer in gold. It was replaced by information - information about the person who had sent secret messengers to Magia and Regulus to put King Leonidas in an unfavorable situation.
Without a doubt, it was Hiroto who led the charge, Ordicus thought. Hiroto had switched the compensation from money to information that would bury his political enemies, and he had successfully made the magistrate pay. And the payment was maximally positive for King Leonidas. He succeeded in removing from the court the two obstacles, Duke Hydran and Marquis Belphegor.
Princess Lizvan as in a good mood. She had achieved what Magia had wanted.
"Hiroto is a pretty good guy. He met the person who killed Count Limpert, but he doesn't say anything bad about him. He said that Hybride has the right to claim compensation, but whether or not he can get it is a matter of negotiation.
Impressive.
(After all, meeting with him is the end of the story. ......)
The compensation issue was settled. So Ordicus was discouraged, but at the same time he could not help but feel the difficulties ahead.
Magia had given and taken, so there was no problem. But what about Regulus, who had opposed the compensation claim with Magia?
(We must meet the king.)
So thought Ordicus, but he could not imagine a pleasant future.

General Métis of Phyllis State, during breakfast with Count Druzel, Ambassador of the State of Gassel, heard about the Duke of Hydran and the Marquis of Belphegor.
You used them.
Métis glared at him lightly.
For the sake of Her Highness Princess Ismir," Count Druzel said, smiling.
Count Druzel smiled.
I did not expect Belphegor to die. But I knew it would be futile to take up Belphegor's offer. There was no way I could beat Hiroto. I had no intention of taking him up on his offer. I was just thinking about how I could use him.
Métis said.
I agree with you. I was thinking the same thing. In the first place, my queen's order was to deepen relations with Hybride. If I accept Belphegor's invitation, I will not be able to show my face to Her Highness.
Count Dorzel answered, and then he took a mouthful of red, dry soup with a delicious taste.

The Prime Minister of Agnica, Lokroi, had just been granted an audience. Lokroihad heard about Duke Hydran and Marquis Belphegor. Duke Hydran, whom the Kingdom of Agnica - and Marquis Lindrus, Agnica's most powerful man - had relied on the most, had lost his position. The vip of the spirit was practically lost.
King Leonidas appeared in the audience chamber along with the young secretary of state.
Forgive me," hI have been busy. I have had a lot on my mind.
King Leonidas said first.
"The death of the Marquis Belphegor isnot a matter of concern to me..."
"There is no need to give him a marquis. The Council of Elves stripped him of his title before he died. However, he was beheaded him out of pity."
King Leonidas told him.
There are two main types of execution: beheading and hanging. Hanging was an unforgivable punishment for the nobility, since it would have left them exposed to the public. So, he was stripped of his title, but was executed by beheading with honor.
"Let me ask you something. Belphegol did not come to you, did he?"
Rokroi was momentarily taken aback.
Had he been detected?
Marquis Belphegor is not here. But Treasurer Finas is. Is he hiding it for the sake of future friendship? Or...
"Marquis Belphegor isn't here. But someone else is here.
Rokroi replied.
Who is it?
"Treasurer Finas."

Finas was appalled.
It couldn't be. It couldn't be that the Marquise had died. Unable to believe it out of the blue when told by his lieutenants, Finas attended the morning meeting of the Privy Council.
The Duke of Heydran was not present. In his place were Vice-Archbishop Silferis and his vizier Panopticus.
The Grand Chancellor and Secretary General entered, elected by Phinas. Recognizing Panopticus, they immediately stepped up to him.
The two men walked up to him and said, "I and the Lord Silferis were present at the execution.
Is this true? Is it true that the Marquis of Belphegor--"
Panobutikos replies.
It is better not to mention their names in front of His Majesty. His Majesty is still angry.
The Grand Elder Univestel appeared, followed by Princess Raquel and Felchina, and then Hiroto and King Leonidas. King Leonidas was not in a bad mood, but he was not in a good mood either.
Once King Leonidas was seated, his vassals took their seats. The first to speak was the vizier Panopticus.
"As you have all heard, I have stripped the nobleman Belphegor of his title and last night beheaded him as a traitor. Without His Majesty's permission, he has brought about an agreement with the nations of Gassel and Pyrrhus against the will of His Majesty. I need not reiterate that it is not permissible to conduct diplomacy without His Majesty's permission."
Finas was freaked out by Panobtikos' explanation. I myself went to see the Prime Minister of Agnica, Rokroi, yesterday," Panobtikos continued.
Panobutikos continued.
The resolution submitted by Count Rasmus to the Council of Nobility is not acceptable because it was passed at the Council of Nobility, which was hosted by a rebel. In the first place, the vassalage is not a transaction against His Majesty. It is an unconditional obligation of the nobility. Therefore, a fine of 5,000 vints shall be imposed on all those who agree to the resolution of the Noble Council without performing the obeisance.
"That's too much," said Finras.
Finas raised his voice,
You think you are in a position to say that? Don't think I don't know anything! Who the hell suggested this secret pact to Agnica?
The anger of King Leonidas was unleashed.
(Ba, they knew. ......!)
The blood drained from his face. I am sure that my face would have looked pale in the eyes of others. Still, Finas tried his best to compose himself.
I was forced to do so by the Marquis's order.
You are now expelled from the Privy Council! And a fine of 10,000 vints!
King Leonidas folded his arms. Finus looked down. His head was pounding with blood. After the Duke of Heydran and the Marquis of Belphegor, he was now going to be disqualified.
Please come in.
The Kingsguard asked him to leave the room. Finas silently left the king's office. The door closed behind him with a cold sound.
He glanced at the ceiling below him, but nothing caught his eye.

A few days later, the coronation of King Leonidas I of Hybride took place. King Leonidas rode slowly down the main street of the capital, Emperia, in an ornate red gilt-rimmed chariot without a ceiling, pulled by four white horses. Hoofing his horse just behind the carriage are the blue-cloaked frontier count Hiroto and Grand Elder Univestel. Behind them are Vice Archbishop Silferis, Vizier Panobutikos, Count Felkina, and Princess Raquel.
The people along the route must have known, whether they liked it or not, who were the most powerful and important people in the country. The pecking order is everything. Everyone realized that those following behind the king, Grand Elder Uniwester and Sir Hiroto, were the cornerstones of the kingdom.
The sky was clear and cloudless, blue and transparent. For King Leonidas, it was a day to celebrate his new beginnings.
After returning to the palace after the parade, King Leonidas immediately held a meeting of the Privy Council. On the spot, King Leonidas declared that he would appoint Ferquina to the position of Advisor to the Privy Council and Secretary of the Treasury. Univestel, who had once expressed his reluctance to accept Felchina's appointment to the Privy Council, had no difficulty in accepting the appointment. The decision was unanimous: Ferkina was to be appointed Counselor to the Privy Council. Ferkina was to be appointed to the position of advisor to the Privy Council for the second time in succession.

The execution of Marquis Belphegor and the stripping of Duke Hydran of his claim to the throne and his house arrest shocked the great nobles. When they had attended the noble council, they had not expected such a thing to happen.
The nobles were all discouraged at once. The great nobles of the Ozères, Ecussia, and Lusatia, who had been clamoring with great vigor, were rendered speechless by the sad news. Marquis Belphegor, who had dared them to be at the Count de Lemaire's mansion, was no more...
To avenge the Marquis?
No way.
The Council of Elves has imposed severe punishments on Duke Hydran and Marquis Belphegor. If they protest, they will be treated as traitors.
And there was also the matter of Count Rasmus. Count Rasmus had been arrested once, but was soon released. He offered to be punished for not informing the king of his plan, but King Leonidas did not impose any punishment.
There was also the issue of reparations with the Magia. After fifty years of unsettled disputes, King Leonidas resolved the issue of reparations.
The balance of power in the court changed dramatically. Duke Heydran was gone and Marquis Belphegor had passed away. Despite their previous reluctance, the great nobles rushed to the capital to pay their obeisance. Hiroto was diagonally behind the king, but no one complained. Everyone knew who had settled the issue of reparations with the Magia.

The sky was clear as far as the eye could see. There was nothing to block the sky. There was not a cloud in the sky. The weather was ironic for the owner of the mansion, Hydran. His dream had been dashed and he was trapped in a vast mansion, with not a cloud in the sky above him.
Lying on the grass with his arms and legs stretched out, he feels free. But I am not free. I am not free.
I have lost my political arms and legs.
(Thinking back, those glasses were the watershed of my destiny. ......)
Even the destruction of my house was like a daughter to me. Was it all a dream? Or perhaps....
Fourteen white butterflies fluttered down.
(Ah, there were white butterflies when I was in the mansion, and when I took the risk of my life.)
As soon as I thought that,
(Oh, yeah. ......)
Heidrun understood. The words his wife had whispered to him in his dream came back to him.
《Poor you,......》
Ah.
Oh, that's right.
The butterfly was his wife. She knew this was going to happen, and she came to see me because she was worried about me. Poor you" implied that this would happen.
(Thermia. ......)
To his wife in heaven, Heidrun spoke.
(I can no longer fulfill your wishes. I have no other way but to spend my days with butterflies.)

After Duke Hydran and Marquis Belphegor left politics, the country was divided between light and dark. Ordicus, ambassador of the Regulus Republic, sought an audience with King Leonidas, but was not granted until his return. The words, "You are barred," held true. Instead of the king, Ordicus met with the Grand Elder Univestel, who told him, " "You must tell Cognitus. If ypu had sent a messenger directly to King Leonidas to hear his every word and ascertain his true intentions, none of this would have happened. The king no longer respects Regulus. I don't need to tell you who made him that way."
Ordicus returned home and told Cognitus, the supreme regent, of Univestell's words. Cognitas thanked him for his efforts and remained silent, watching the scenery on the terrace. Three days later, Cognitus was summoned to a meeting of the Senate of the Republic of Regulus to make a promise about a diplomatic decision.

Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Puris, King Esh was laughing and listening to General Metis' report. When he talks about Hiroto,
King Yish was in a good mood. He told him about the time when Métis had been seduced by the Marquis de Belphegor,
So you were going to refuse, were you?
King İş grinned.
Yes. Yes, I was thinking about how to use it later, but I gave it to Dorzel.
I gave it to Dorzel," Métis replied.
Good. A souvenir for Ismir.
Métis then told him that the Marquis de Belphegor had been executed and that the Duke of Heydran had lost his position,
"Just as I thought," said the king.
King Yish laughed even more. I was right," he added with a curious smile.
It seems that Belphegor is a fool if he is in the same country and does not know the power of his opponent. I have only met Hiroto once. It is best not to fight Hiroto. It is best to remain friends.

In the Kingdom of Gassel, King Pashanni labored over Count Dorzel in the War of Laughter. However, it was King Ismir who was the most pleased. Although it is customary for him to listen from his throne, he came down from his throne and clasped Count Dorzel's hands with both of his own, showing his deep emotion.
I am grateful to General Métis for the mistake he made," Count Druzel said.
Count Druzel replied, thrilled.
If the king has agreed to send us a frontier count, then there is no doubt about it. Druzel, you have done well.
You are to be congratulated. It was you who tactfully told the story to King Leonidas. You are the treasure of our land.
Count Druzel rubbed his forehead on the floor and fell prostrate after receiving the highest praise.
The next day, Count Druzel became a member of the advisory council of the Kingdom of Gassel. The advisory council of Gassel is the same as the Privy Council of the Kingdom of Hybride. Count Dorzel became a leading member of the country. Of course, it was Queen Ismir who recommended him.

King Urceus of Magia initially denied his sister's report. Leonidas would never abandon his claim for compensation. That man would surely use vampires to rob him.
But when Princess Lizvaughn held the parchment in front of him, he could no longer deny it.
'Look closely, you friggin' brother!
He was indeed a shit brother. And Urceus could not argue. All Urceus could do was ask his foul-mouthed sister why. Princess Lizvan told him the whole story with her best effort.
It was Hiroto again. Hiroto, who had twice thwarted Urceus' ambitions, had now, somehow, fulfilled his own wish.
After Princess Lizvan had left, Urceus told his vizier Lagos:

```
"Even now I feel as if it were a dream, and I am afraid that Leonidas will shout that the promise is a lie and break it.

```

Lagos laughed.
If that is the case, by all means, you should come and see him and find out.

It was a fine day. The kings and chief ministers of the two kingdoms were gathered at the port of Rad, in the province of Sigil in the Kingdom of Hybride. The group that disembarked from the ship in the harbor was the Magyars. On the other side was Huplide, who had rushed overland from the north.
At the harbor, the knights of Maguire and Huplide were all present. Shadows, the carded elite. In the center of the large circle of knights were two kings. They were King Urseus and King Leonidas. They had once studied in the Republic of Regulus at the same time.
Behind King Urceus I were his viziers, Lagos and Princess Lizvaughn. As usual, Princess Lizvaughn is wearing revealing armor.
Behind King Leonidas were the Secretary of State and Count of the Frontier, Hiroto, and the newly appointed Secretary of the Treasury, Ferkina.
It was King Leonidas who walked up to her. He suddenly brought his face close to King Urceus,
What is it with your sister? Can't you do something about your foul mouth?
he snarled in a whisper.
I'm having a hard time! I am having a hard time! I was against the dispatch of my sister! Lagos insisted!
Urceus I replied in a whisper.
Idiot! Refuse!
You sent the nobles because of your accession to the throne!
What is this "distinguished person"? Don't send such a dangerous woman!

"Who said that you're good..."
"You're talking shit about me!"
To his sister's prodding,
"No, ......
Ursius I denied it. It is a lie. He probably doesn't tell the truth because it would be too much trouble to make him angry.
He was so angry that he could not tell the truth. My uncle has you locked up, you fool!
King Leonidas cursed lightly.
What kind of a fool is he to the king!
What a fool! That was a trap! You know it's a trap when you see it! You and Regulus are pawns!
King Leonidas was overcome with emotion. King Urceus was not to be outdone.
You are the one who told the king's nominating council that he should pay reparations in the first place!
I said I would settle the question of reparations! I never said anything about making him pay reparations! You idiot!
King Leonidas ranted again.
And Urceus I also lashed out with his emotions.
What a jerk! Who is the one who said he wanted to use vampires to take reparations from you? Who could trust you after hearing those words!
You're too scared, you know that? You're the king!
You talk too much! You are the king!
The two of them fight. They had been together in Regulus for five years, so there was no restraint. If it were any other king and king, their relationship would have broken down long ago and they would have fought.
You two have had enough, you idiots! Are you idiots?
Princess Rizvorn spat venomously.
What kind of an idiot are you to my brother!
'You are fools because you are fools! What kind of idiots yell at each other like little kids when their vassals are watching!'
Sometimes there is no one who can take the best critical-hit criticism as well as his relatives. With a blow from his sister, Urceus I was finally silenced. All the vassals coughed at once. They all seemed to be in a state of great excitement.
Are you sure about this?"
After regaining his dignity and composure, Urceus I went out to make sure.
We've taken out the trash," he said.
"Trash?"
Then Ursius I finally understood.
Are you sure you want to give it up?
"That's a load of crap," said Leonidas I.
Leonidas I retorted. I didn't think you'd give it up," he breathed.
I didn't think you'd give it up.
Hmph. Don't you dare to criticize me," Leonidas I said. I have the best men with me.
Leonidas I challenged him. The best one was Hiroto. Leonidas I continued.
I'm telling you, I won't do it to Hiroto. He is my dearest friend. He is my dearest friend, and he is the most important difference between you and me.
King Leonidas boasted. King Urceus I laughed lightly. It was not a mocking laugh.

## Trivia

* This arc is by far the most darkest and edgiest arc of all due to the antagonists' early advantages against the heroes and almost have them cornered if it not for Hiroto's quick thinking, specifically inviting the Gezerkia and Discurd to the Royal Bathhouse
* With him to see through Hiroto's tactic, Ordicus is the first and only person who even close to outwitting the Diferente if not the latter's hot spring trip-making him as one of Hiroto's most dangerous rival.
* Hiroto's provocation about Lisvaon being an indecisive person referencing his own rivalry against Freyas.

## Notes

1. ↑ Part of reason why Hiroto is disbelief by Sylferis's revelation to Valkyria was because he feared that telling his lover about what happened to his friend may only exacerbate the hostility between the great nobles and the vampires-something he tries to avoid. Unfortunately for him, Sylferis's truth to Valyria only worsen the situation because she wasn't able to read the situation despite her good intention and by the time Valkyria calling Curele to avenge Soichiro, the damage was already done as Hiroto was unable to stop their rampage.
2. ↑ Even Sylferis informs her that Rubia has apologized to Mimia, Valkyria thought demands Hydran's apology to Soichiro as she viewed that any harm onto Soichiro will also means humiliating Hiroto by proxy.
3. ↑ Out of all people, Hydran feared Curele the most as this gave him an implication about her murderous intentions of killing him, making him realized that him scoffing at Hiroto's warning for tormenting Sōichirō was his worst mistake he ever made in his life. That remorse was short-lived, however as his hatred for both Hiroto and the vampires became even toxic because his mansion was a memento of Thermia and getting more motivated to get rid of hm.
4. ↑ Part of reason why Hiroto is disbelief by Sylferis's revelation to Valkyria was because he was thinking some feared this will only exacerbate the hostility between the aristocrats and the vampires-something he tries to avoid. Unfortunately for him, Sylferis's truth to Valyria only worsen the situation because she wasn't able to read the situation despite her good intention and by the time Valkyria calling Curele to avenge Soichiro, the damage was already done as Hiroto was unable to stop their rampage.
5. ↑ The guards who guarding Hydran's mansion made 2 fatal mistakes: First of all, by pointing their spears at the vampires, they are technically putting Hybride in danger; the second and last mistake were them ignoring Hiroto's warning to take cover when Curele began her rampage, which resulting their death.
6. ↑ Even Sylferis informs her that Rubia has apologized to Mimia, Valkyria thought demands Hydran's apology to Soichiro as she viewed that any harm onto Soichiro will also means humiliating Hiroto by proxy.
7. ↑ Out of all people, Hydran feared Curele the most as this gave him an implication about her murderous intentions of killing him, making him realized that him scoffing at Hiroto's warning for tormenting Sōichirō was his worst mistake he ever made in his life. That remorse was short-lived, however as his hatred for both Hiroto and the vampires became even toxic because his mansion was a memento of Thermia and getting more motivated to get rid of hm.
8. ↑ Part of reason why Hiroto is disbelief by Sylferis's revelation to Valkyria was because he was thinking some feared this will only exacerbate the hostility between the aristocrats and the vampires-something he tries to avoid. Unfortunately for him, Sylferis's truth to Valyria only worsen the situation because she wasn't able to read the situation despite her good intention and by the time Valkyria calling Curele to avenge Soichiro, the damage was already done as Hiroto was unable to stop their rampage.
9. ↑ The guards who guarding Hydran's mansion made 2 fatal mistakes: First of all, by pointing their spears at the vampires, they are technically putting Hybride in danger; the second and last mistake were them ignoring Hiroto's warning to take cover when Curele began her rampage, which resulting their death.
10. ↑ Even Sylferis informs her that Rubia has apologized to Mimia, Valkyria thought demands Hydran's apology to Soichiro as she viewed that any harm onto Soichiro will also means humiliating Hiroto by proxy.
11. ↑ Out of all people, Hydran feared Curele the most as this gave him an implication about her murderous intentions of killing him, making him realized that him scoffing at Hiroto's warning for tormenting Sōichirō was his worst mistake he ever made in his life. That remorse was short-lived, however as his hatred for both Hiroto and the vampires became even toxic because his mansion was a memento of Thermia and getting more motivated to get rid of hm.
12. ↑  As far as Even when Leonidas as a kid, Hydran knew that his nephew has been selfish but not as outrageous as going to the hot springs. By the time he realized what was really going, it was already too late.
13. ↑ Hearing this news once prompted Belphegor to speculate Leonidas's returning bad habits of womanizing until Hydran mentions about the vampires (Gezerkia and Desgild)
14. ↑  This is the first time Ordicus acting surprised when he female vampires like Gezerkia and Desgild and unfortunately for him, were visitors but didn't know Hiroto's actual intent
15. ↑ For Nestoria, this was an unexpected turn of events because back at Leonidas's office, she remained indifferent even when Hiroto pointed out the same proposal when they met Leonidas, mainly because they were well prepared before entering Hybride. The unexpected proposal that caused left both her and Lisvaon unguarded as they are now forced to be on the defensive, which adding Nestoria's regret for unable to stop Lisvaon to let Hiroto enter into the room.
16. ↑ According to Nestoria, Hiroto's calm eyes was made the Differente dangerous due to his strong dedication to give his life to protect Hybride despite Lizvan could've killed him due to his inability to fight her physically.
17. ↑ To Ordicus, Lizvan's meeting with Hiroto has ruined Regulus's plot to limit Hybride's influence across the continent and while Magia didn't seem to have a problem with the give-and-take method, Regulus on the other hand will have a troubling future ahead because the Elven Republic had agreed to protest against Leonidas blindly without knowing the whole truthy
18. ↑ The reason why Lokroi have to expose Finnath's crime was because he himself was spooked by Leonidas's question about him being approached by Belffergo, implying that their meeting have being exposed, which will have severe ramifications for Agnika that would affect its reputation.
19. ↑ Finnath is so shocked by the fates of Hydran and Belffergo that he asked both Panopticus and Univestel to confirm the news only to be told by Univestel to keep quiet because Leonidas was still angry to even hearing their names; what didn't help his case any further was that his own secret meeting with Agnicahas been exposed in public via Leonidas's scolding, followed by various people's glare at him afterwards.

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