Golgint Arc

**Golgint Arc**  is the sixteenth story arc of Kou 1 Desu Ga Isekai De Joushu Hajimemashita series and the fifth story arc of Western Kingdoms Saga.

Even after both Gasel and Agnica have finally reached their peace by signing an agreement that was proposed by Hiroto to both Count Gudrun and Count Dorsel, the conflict between the two kingdoms resumes when Golgint, an arrogant nobleman who ruled Sarica with an iron authority, breaks the trade agreement by increasing the price of the selling product on purpose out of spite against both Hiroto and Gasel, and his actions has angers the latter for the unforunate death of Sybil the Gaselian merchant who get murdered by the "river pirates" during her trip back to Gasel with disappointing news, leading Queen Ismir pressuring Hybride to punish Golgint.

This also marks Hiroto's conflcits with the Privy Council who is now having issues with him

## Plot

### **Elven Elder's Concerning Advice to the Young King**

#### Part 1

At Emperia, Leonidas becoming so bored that he demands Hiroto to return from his hot spring trip. Suddenly the knights announces the arrival of Univestel and as soon as he enter into the office, the grand elder reprimands the king for his fecklessness for overly depending on Hiroto that garnered the nobles' antipathy against him. Irritated, Leonidas asks Univestel is there anyone can do better than Hiroto but the only advice Grand Elder can give to the king is to stop being closed-minded in order to suppress, with a warning that the nobles will going to rebuff him if he keep on depending on Hiroto.

### **Hiroto And**

#### Part 1

Later, Leonidas returns to his room and he is shocked to see Panopticus's sudden appearance and reprimands him for it. Panopticus then reminds Leonidas about what Univestel adviced him about the nobles' rebuff against him for relying on Hiroto too much, all the while informs him that they have passed their resolution against war taxation. Irritated, Leonidas retorts that he was making decisions without depending on Hiroto and threatens Panopticus of for keep harping about it.

(To be added..)

#### Part 5

Univestel then says a worrying conclusion that Hybride cannot go anywhere due to the combination of both rebelling nobles and the aluminite stones trade, Hybride cannot go anywhere and the only they could think of is to dispatch .

### **Gassel's Wrath About Hybride's Decision**

#### Part 4

As for Sōichirō and Curele, they go to Calicua's mansion and enjoying the Muhalla that are prepared by the chef in that manor. Both visitors praises the food delicious than Dorzel's own dish until Sōichirō suddenly mentions about Sybil that causes Calicua cries and laments about her late sister who was once being invited by Ismir to serve her before her death.

Meanwhile, Alvy is having an audience with Ismir and Pashan and the queen requests that Golgint to be punished severely for violating the trade agreement. Unfortunately for Alvy, who notices that Ismir is actually furious behind her "calm" voice, the meeting turns sour when his words about Leonidas's wish to discuss both Gassel and Agnica ends up making Ismir so furious that she immediately thinks that it was "Hiroto's" proposal and cut off the y cut

Foolish!"
Queen Ismir stood up.
Have you come to offer such foolishness? Is this Hiroto's proposal?　Hiroto is not such a fool! What is Huplide thinking?
The queen's anger was unexpected. Alvy was somewhat flustered.
I never meant to offend the queen.
What can be gained by discussing the matter with someone who cannot keep the agreement?　If we discuss it, they will only break it again! I will not be betrayed by any more expectations!
Queen Ismir left the throne before he could say anything. Alvy was even more agitated.
Queen Ismir!
he called out, but she did not even turn around. She had been a knight in Hiroto's service for a long time, and yet she had left in mid-sentence.
Afterwards. Hashan II looked at him sympathetically.
Alvi," he said. My queen is in high spirits. But she is not mistaken. It would be useless to discuss it.

### **Massive Hybride Army**

#### Part 9

Later, the Privy Council is holding a meeting in regards of the reports from the envoys they dispatched to both Agnica and Gassel. While the case of Port Sarica is a success due to Curele's surprising appearance that resulted Sōichirō's success at Port Saricahat caused the trading court to revoke their previous ruling that eventually favored Calicua,
.
Curere accompanied Saiichiro. He had thought that the vampires would never poke their heads into Agnica and would never go to Agnica for political purposes, but Curerere was so in love with Saiichiro that he smuggled him there. Insulted by the Agnicans, Saiichiro lost his temper in front of the judge at the trading court, had his reapplication accepted, and even had the ruling overturned, and returned home.
It was a big win. However, it was a drastic interference in the internal affairs of the country.
When Leonidas I heard the report, his eyes were on fire.
"Did those glasses do this?”
Hiroto showed him the letter.
"Did you appoint Cyrré knowing that he was going?
Hiroto shook his head at his lord's question. Hiroto had thought that since his father Zeldis would stop him, Curere would stay at home in Salabria.
But - Curere accompanied him to Count Gorginto's house and to the trading court. According to Souichiro's letter, Curéllet insisted that he was his advisor.
Certainly, Curéré was an advisor to the Secretary of State - the Margrave. However, this was a formal measure to ensure that he would remain at the Dominus Castle for the duration of his stay. He is an advisor in form only. However, Curere accompanied Souichirou on this basis.
Has he woken up to politics?
No way.
She just wanted to be with Souichiro anytime, anywhere. Curere's love for Sioichiro far exceeded what Hiroto had expected.
I heard that Soichiro said some pretty harsh words. He told him not to think that there would be no use of force. Curere was by his side. I heard that he was spreading his wings
He was very much impressed by the spread of wings. Perhaps that is why the trial was overturned. Nothing but the use of force could induce a change of attitude.
King Leonidas was thinking.
The messenger he had sent to Gassel had been dismissed in mid-sentence by the queen. He wondered if Hybride would send a man to make such a foolish proposal. With those who broke the agreement.
That if they confer, they will only break it again.
King Leonidas did not answer. But he had a more thoughtful expression on his face. Somewhat,
"Is it impossible to confer? ......
He mumbled and fell silent again.
Perhaps he had hoped that if he made a proposal, both countries would agree to it. However, Gassel rejected the proposal.
For that reason, Hiroto concludes that
Gassel has already lost his temper. There is no doubt that war is just around the corner," Hiroto folded his argument. King Leonidas did not reply.
With this result, Hiroto concludes that the war will be around the corner due to Gassel's wrath which leaves Leonidas speechless, but the Chancellor continues to antagonize Hiroto with sarcasm instead by "praising" the Margrave for "depending" the vampires to solve all the problems, prompting Hiroto to think that the Chancellor has his sympathy for Golgint like other while having a hunch that Golgint may
Hiroto explained that this was unexpected,
But the margrave is a clever man, you know.
He was sarcastic to the end. The High Priest probably does not like Hiroto very much. Or perhaps he has antipathy toward the vampire tribe.
Does he feel sympathy for Count Gorginto as the same great noble?
It is not impossible.

Nonetheless, Hiroto has a hunch that Golgint may be pretending to be obidient

Would Count Gorginto complain? Hiroto thought.
So far, I have not received any letter of protest. The man would have complained, but Count Gorginto has remained silent.
Has he changed his mind?
No way.
Even if he has, he is still obedient. He shows his obedience, but deep in his heart, he is not obedient.
(I hope he will continue to obey meekly even if he is disobedient...)

#### Part 10

As soon Hiroto and others leave, Leonidas looks upwards while thinking about today's decent result even without accepting Hiroto's suggestion that frustrates him, especially Gasel's Gassel's rejection due to Ismir's wrath makes the young king regret for not listening to the Margrave's warning but

The approach for talks only dismayed Gassel. Huplide will be cut off as unreliable.
Hiroto had said so, or so he said. Hiroto was right about Cassel's reaction.
It was his own fault for not accepting his opinion.
But would he have made the decision to dispatch the fleet then? In Leonidas' opinion, if he had sent the fleet, Count Gorgint would have been even more repulsed and would have retaliated against him.
Leonidas was right. To be honest, he did not know what he would do.
After all, he could not dispatch a fleet, but if he did not dispatch another fleet, Gassel would surely explode.
But if we do, Count Gorgint will...
Leonidas growled.
Gassel is almost losing his temper. Count Gorgint has accepted the trial agreement, but will he continue to do so?
Count Gorginto is a me-or-me kind of guy. I have a feeling that this will not end well.

Univestel, meanwhile, is looking at the while remarking about an unexpected result at Sarica that shattered his prediction, he doubts that it is over because not only he deduces that Curele and the vampires are the only reason why Golgint changed his mind and he thinks that this resul

Hiroto sent Saiichiro as an envoy. He was accompanied by Kyurere. Perhaps that was why the judges of the trading court in Sarica accepted Calicula's reapplication and ruled in favor of Calicula.
Frankly, I was surprised. There was no way that
I had expected that Count Corguinto would not approve it. I was confident in my prediction.
But the Agnican judge reversed his previous ruling. The dispatch of the envoy had an unexpected result.
Were they cowed by the vampire tribe?
It is possible, but is there any way that such a small child vampire could have been influenced by the vampire tribe?,
In addition to Curélé, two vampire guards were also present at the court, which may have made him timid.

he deduces that Curele and the vampires
Case closed?
Count Gorginto must have felt like he was being boiled over, and he would surely overturn the verdict. That's the kind of man he is. And Hiroto would be humiliated.

### **Calicua's Near Assassination**

#### Part 1

One month has passed since the last incident, Calicua goes to Sarica Port again

### **Hiroto's Dream about Sybil's Revenge**

#### Part 1

Elsewhere, Hiroto is having a dream about Sybil whose appearance and her cryptic message about helping Calicua prompts him to wonder what had happened.

### **Helplessness**

#### Part 1

Elsewhere, Hiroto is having a dream about Sybil who tells her to help Calicua and make Golgint pay

### **Helplessness**

#### Part 1

At magia's boarders, both Gezerkia and Desgild are seen with each toher

### **Sarica's Emissary**

#### Part 12

As Zigor, Leonidas not only smirks while remarking how dirty Golgint really is by sending his .
"That fool!
He approached me with a smirk on his face. He tried to shake me, but you shook me in the same way, and I answered in a panic. You are a fool, you know that?
He spat his venomous tongue again. He didn't like Gigol's attitude. Then he turned his face back to a straight face and muttered.
'The minute you bring up the trial agreement, Gorgint instantly recoils.
King Leonidas snarled.
Gorgint's brain is as dirty as ever.
Then he turned to Hiroto and said something unexpected.
But you, you'll be turned upside down when you get back to the conference room. Panobutikos will do everything in his power to get you to accept the commission. He and the old man seem to have met with ORIGEN."
The jijii was the Grand Elder Junivestel.
(That's why he's so nagging about the meuban stone.)
It is not that I don't understand Orihon's feelings, but for Hiroto, it is annoying. He does not understand that it is not the country that must protect the alumite, but the alumite that must protect the country.
Of course, Hiroto has a feeling that he has no choice, but not all people involved in or influential in politics have a macro perspective, a national perspective, or a future perspective. More often than not, they can only see the perspective of their own interests and only in the near future.
"If His Majesty would just push it through, there would be no problem.
What a fool. How can we reject it so easily?
"Because he is a trustee? Are you going to join hands with that fool? Do you want to make friends with him and be happy?
Hiroto provoked him. The fool is Count Gorginto.
Who is such a fool?
King Leonidas spat.
King Leonidas was not happy about it, but he was worried about the aluminous alumite.
Although he and the king were not in complete agreement, he felt as if he had been at one with the king for a long time. He had been feeling a bit tense ever since the last time he had opposed the project.
If it weren't for the alumite, I would have sent a fleet of ships to Golgint long ago.
"If it weren't for the alumite, we would have sent a fleet of ships to Gorgint long ago.
Leonidas added. At heart, King Leonidas wanted to smite Gorgint, too. I want to beat up Count Gorgint.
(If the roots are the same, it might work.)

Suddenly, Carabella enters into King's Chamber with one Gasselian merchant and one vampire mailman and report to Hiroto some dreadful news. It appears that Golgint has attacked Calicua again and that Gasselian Merchant, who happens to be one of Calicua's subordinate, was her only surviving subordinate, all the while saying that the

It seems that Count Gorgint has struck again. "Count Gorgint has been attacked again," said Caravela. Eight of his men have been killed. The river thieves had swords too fine for river thieves, and they were relentless in their attempts to kill Lord Calicula.
Leonidas is shocked to hear it and when one vampire interrupts and says that Golgint has "executed" five of his own men and had their corpses as "proof", the
said the voice of King Leonidas. The man who looked like a merchant was Calicula's subordinate.
But Gorgint says he executed his lackeys, five of them, and there were corpses hanging from their bodies," said a vampire man spearing beside him.
Five corpses were hanging from the floor," the vampire man interrupted. A vampire man interrupted, "But Gorgint says he executed five of his lackeys.
We have not captured any lackeys! It was dozens of privateers who attacked Master Calicula! There are witnesses! The culprit is Count Gorgint!

### **A "Visit" Of Sarica's Emissary**

#### Part 5

So, the three vassals arrive at the king bedchamber where Leonidas is changing his clothes and reports to him about Zigor who came here on his lord's behalf in regards of his proposal. Leonidas tries to ingore Zigor at first but both both Panopticus and Univestel strongly suggest their king to meet the messenger at once with a warning that Leonidas

When Hiroto, Grand Elder Univestel, and Vizier Panopticus arrived at the king's bedchamber, King Leonidas had already changed into his usual clothes.
They said, "Your Majesty, I hear that Count Gorgint's emissary has come to make a proposal."
I don't think I can eat his proposal. Ignore him.
King Leonidas was about to rebuff him. King Leonidas hates Agnica, and he hates Count Gorgint even more.
I suggest you see him at once," he said. If you treat her coldly, it will cause problems later.
Panopticus was quick to suggest.
I agree with you, Your Majesty," agreed Univestel.
Univestel agreed.
Do you think that idiot is going to say anything reasonable?
Leonidas retorted.
If you don't meet with him, he will retaliate against you for it.
He says that he tried to be sincere, but King Hybride disrespected him and deserved to be punished. He is a man who would do that much. You know that from Regulus, don't you?
Univestel folded his arms.
It was a reasonable concern. It was quite possible. There was no need to go to the trouble of catching a man who was waiting for an opportunity to retaliate by casting a net around him. From Hiroto's point of view, it was not a good idea to ignore him now.
I will be present myself.
Hiroto offered a helping hand.
I will be there. Hiroto-sama tends to be too strong against Count Gorginto.
"He has a tendency to be too forceful with Count Gorginto. We must not let him bend our navels.
Panopticus tried to compete with Hiroto. King Leonidas looked annoyed.
You are good," he said. I always have Hiroto with me.
Your Majesty," he said. The reaction of the nobles is that you give too much importance to one person," Panopticus admonished.
Panopticus tried to admonish him. But that was a bad move on the part of King Leonidas.
He was too loud! I let Hiroto be present because he is the most trustworthy, no matter what those idiots think! Who could be cleverer than Hiroto?
King Leonidas snapped.
That's what he said. It was not a good thing for the king to lose his temper because he knew he was recognized and appreciated by the king, but it warmed Hiroto's heart to hear it.
The Panopticus retreated as the king lost his temper, but he did not forget to release a word of advice to Hiroto.
'Do not provoke Count Gorgint. The securing of the aluminite is of the utmost importance.
Hiroto did not answer.
Let's go. Follow me.
King Leonidas walked ahead.

#### Part 11

Zigor then says how shameful it is for Hybride to turn down a proposal that could be "beneficial" for both side and then turn back on Hiroto, assuming that this plan may going to put the Margrave into a troubling position in the Privy Council.

Surprisingly, Hiroto makes a dastard counterattack by asking Zigor how would Golgint feel if he leaves without hearing decision from the Privy Council meeting which prompts Zigor to stop and turn around and asks the Margrave if this means that Hybride will accept his lord's proposal, to which Hiroto explains that the council will consider to either accept or reject the Count's proposal and he tells him that he can leave if he doesn't wait for the council's decision. When
"Are you sure?
I'm not sure I want to do this. What will Count Gorgint say if we leave without hearing the outcome of the Privy Council meeting?"
Zigol stopped. The way he stopped showed that Zigol had not expected Hiroto to show any sign of trust and that the conclusion of the secret agreement was his second priority. If the only goal was a breakdown, he would not stop.
Gigol's face turned.
Gigol's face turned around, "You mean you'll consider it?"
Did it sound different?"
Hiroto asked back.
If If ylou say it's acceptable, I'll ask you."
Gigol came out from a high place. He meant that he would not ask if there was a possibility that the proposal would not be accepted. He was trying to maintain his advantage.
The Privy Council will consider whether or not to accept the proposal. But if you don't need to hear the Privy Council's consideration, if you don't want to hear the Privy Council's decision, then you can go home. If you don't want to hear the Privy Council's decision, then go home.
Hiroto turned him over.
What are you talking about? The rupture is--"
I said that if you want to wait, I will refer the matter to the Privy Council. Whether you accept it or not is up to the council. But you are refusing to go to the Privy Council. Who is the one who broke it off?
Hiroto continued, "I am not rejecting it.
I am not rejecting it.
Then will you wait?
Zigor then trying to show off his superiority to Hiroto that he will only wait if his lord's proposal is accepted but Hiroto see this through and then reply with a warning that the emmisary will pay for insulting the Privy Council by leaving unilaterally without hearing the result from the advisor . The price for insulting our country's Privy Council."
And Hiroto thrust the blade of responsibility. Gigol was silenced.
Even if Count Gorginto's proposal were to be accepted, he would be required to pay a reasonable price for his rudeness in leaving without hearing the Privy Council's decision. That is, he could be forced to abide by the trial agreement. It would be a bad move on the part of the emissary.
Gigol should leave now.
Gigol no longer wanted to leave. Rather, he seemed to be biting back his frustration. Until a short time ago, it was Gigol who had the upper hand.
But, Hiroto was not so sure. However, when Hiroto set the condition, "I will consult with the Privy Council, but only if Zigol waits," the advantage disappeared like a sand castle washed away by the waves.
This was an opportunity to go on the offensive. Now was the time to turn his inferiority complex into an advantage.
Hiroto then intimidates Zigor even more by saying that he now deems his silences implies that he will not wait and then starting to leave, casuing that oto starting to leave which forces Zigor to
If you don't answer, it means you won't wait. I understand."
Hiroto turned his back. He took a step or two toward the door. He gave the same shake that Gigol had given him.
I'd like you to wait," he said hurriedly.
Gigol stopped him hurriedly.
Wait?
Will you give me a good answer?
Gigol tried to confirm.
If you don't wait, I'm going home.
And Hiroto walked away further. If Hiroto left, Gigol would be labeled as having disrespected the Privy Council without respect. Waiting was the price of insult.
"I will wait for you..."
As he left the audience chamber, and leaves the king's chamber.

#### Part 12

Leonidas claims that Zigor is a fool for trying to shake his friend but not only this makes him disgusted at Golgint's embolden scummy behavior even more, he also warns Hiroto that Panopticus will do anything to overturn him because of the local textile manufacturer's wrods about the aluminite stones, much to Hiroto's both frustrations and annoyance to know that nobody even realized that these minerals are the ones that protect Hybride instead the other way around. Anyways, Hiroto advises Leonidas to keep up he pressure but the king asks how would they reject Golgint's proposal so easily oly to spat at the Margrave for his provocation about appeasing an untrustworthy "trustee" like Golgint, further citing that he could've crush that Agnican noble if it wasn't for the alumite stones-something delights Hiroto as he sees it as a good start. Suddenly, Carabella enters into the king chambers with two visitors, with one is a vampire mailman and another is a Gasselian merchant happens to be Calicua's subordinate, and reports to Hiroto about Calicula by attacked by the "river pirates" and finding the river pirate's relentless attacks weapons upon her looked fine. While Leonidas is so shocked to hear this news that he screms, the vampire mailman interrupts by saying that Golgint has executed five of "his lackeys" but the surviving Gasselian merchant argues that those who attacked Calicula were actually dozens yet none of them were captured and claims that Golgint was the culprit because there were eyewitnesses who saw what happened.

### **Second Privy Council Meeting and Hiroto's Comeback**

#### Part 6

Those two things will be Hiroto's objectives at today's meeting of the Privy Council.
The center of opposition is the Prime Minister. Unless the Prime Minister is restrained, there is nothing but a future of despair.
He must frustrate the Prime Minister at all costs. Hiroto was determined to do so. But the first attack came from Grand Elder Univestel, and it came in a gentle manner that at first did not appear to be an attack.

#### Part 7

Univestel begins the meeting by telling Hiroto that while he himself has righteous indignation about Golgint's act that did that violated has violated
Hiroto!
Univestel called out.
If I may speak of my personal feelings, I feel righteous indignation. Count Gorginto has violated our advice.
The trial agreement was deeply connected with our king. The trial agreement was deeply rooted in our king's heart. Ignoring it is tantamount to disrespecting our king. We must raise the level of protest and warnings from the last time. At the very least, we must send an advisor to the Privy Council. That is my personal opinion.
"But the agreement..."
Uniwestel stopped the Grand Chamberlain, who was about to retort with a hand.
But there is a difference between personal righteous indignation and the interests of the state. The world is not made up of personal righteousness and cleanliness. There is a reality that cannot be ignored. And we must look more closely at reality now. We must then make a pure judgment of national interests.
He then asked Hiroto.
Do you really think that those who frame false culprits, hold false trials, and carry out false executions will abide by the trial agreement? Do you think they will change their minds?"
In other words, there is no point in making them take an oath of compliance.
Hiroto immediately retorted with the same logic.
'I ask you the same question. Do you think that those who frame false criminals, hold false trials, and execute false death sentences will honor the pact with our king? Do you think that they will send escort ships to our merchant vessels in good faith? If the war becomes doubtful, he will surely renege. A king should not make promises to liars."
Univestal stared at him.
I guess we can't understand each other on this matter after all. Can't we be on the same side?
That is the look on his face.
"I agree with you. To join hands with Count Gorginto is like shaking hands with the devil.
Count Felkina also took Hiroto's side.
A king should not shake hands with the devil. My country was destroyed because it did not strike the one it should have struck," Princess Raquel told Hiroto.
And Princess Raquel joins Hiroto.
Is there no one left to follow?
No, there was.
The unexpected opponent - Sylferis, Vice Archbishop of the Church of the Spirits - opened his mouth.
From the point of view of our Church of the Spirits, Gorgint is nothing but a scoundrel. From the point of view of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Gorgint is just a scoundrel.
He is not a man. He should be punished by the spirits. If you hold hands with such a man, he will be punished.
He who shakes hands with such a one will be punished.
（Good job, Sylferis-sama!)
Hiroto felt like winking at his unexpected ally. Earlier, Sylferis had condemned Hiroto and Valkyria's behavior. She had criticized Hiroto as if he were a pariah. But she is the epitome of elfish decency.
She is a symbol of elfish decency. She is a symbol of decency among the elves, and she agrees with what she thinks is right based on her reason.
（The flow of events is better than last time.)
Hiroto smiled in his heart. The use of the phrase "Gorgindt, the one who is Gorgindt" suggests that Sylferis herself must really dislike Count Gorgindt.
I am sure that Sylferis herself dislikes Count Gorgint very much.
But it was still not enough to convince Univestell. Univestelle struck back at the elf from a somewhat elevated position.
Sylferis, my lord," he said. Our king is king of kings, but he is not judge of the nations. He is neither a king of morality nor a judge of ethics, who, like a spirit, judges the behavior of men in this world.
Our king is king of kings, but he is not judge of the nations. He is neither a king of morals nor a judge of ethics, who, like Spirits, judges the behavior of men in this world.
In other words, King Hybride cannot play the role of a genie. The way he said, "My Lord Sylferis," was probably intended as a rebuke by an older man to someone much younger than he was.
Sylferis's eyebrows twitched. She is not the kind of woman who would meekly back down from a superior's words.
The man Gorgint is a man who stands above others, yet he has told lies that should not be told, behaved in a way that should not be done by a human being, and broken the laws that his superiors should have obeyed. They violated the three virtues that Spirit-sama teaches as the most important: truth, righteousness, and law. In our country, we would have died long ago under the curse of the Spirit. He is a sinner among sinners. If you join hands with a sinner, the Spirit will not be silent."
She threatened him with the curse of the Spirits. It is a very cleric-like preaching, and very cleric-like.
It is a threat, but for Hiroto, it is a welcome backup shot.
But Univestal was undeterred.
"I know Agnica is barbaric. There is no truth, righteousness, or law in that country. Like us elves, we respect the truth, we uphold integrity, and we do not differ from the law. Even if they believe in the teachings of the spirits, they only pretend to believe in them.
If it were our territory, we would have long since left it. If it were our territory, we would have executed them long ago."
In other words, it is not our territory, so we cannot do as we do in our own country.
"How can I be king if I don't bring down the hammer on such a nation?
Sylferis took this opportunity to press the point. It was a good opening. It was a good point.
The two elves were not reserved, as is the case between humans and elves.
"Sylferis," he said, "this world is not made up of pure things alone. This world is not made up of purity alone. The world is not made up of purity alone.
It is made up of both. You cannot serve as an advisor or conduct politics if you do not embrace both.
If we rush forward only with pure thoughts and forget the murky reality, we will mislead the nation and cause suffering to the people.
Univestal responded with the logic of purity and turbidity.
The purity of the "clean and muddy" as the Grand Elder put it was the same as clean thinking or, in other words, clean thinking, or in other words, fastidious idealism. The tragedy caused by those who ran only for ideals and forgot reality has adorned world history with darkness.

It means that we have no choice but to join hands with those who seem to be the devil for the sake of national interests. No matter how unclean the hands of the devil may be, they must be held by a political decision.
And the Grand High Priest began to sum it up. Immediately Hiroto shot down.
Hiroto then retorts to the Grant Priest

'The devil, sir? He's a liar, isn't he? Do you make promises to liars? Do you make promises to a man who doesn't keep his promises to his country? How can you expect him to fulfill his promises? Do you hold on to a promise to be damaged by its being broken?"
The high priest was silent. Hiroto continued.
"If we accept Count Gorgint's proposal, our country will have no other diplomatic option but to follow Count Gorgint and Agnicaa. Is it really acceptable for a nation to have only one option?
”You are saying that we should send a fleet, but even in that case, the only diplomatic option will be to follow Gorgint?"
Univestel retorts.
"What if it is Count Gorgindt's primary goal to frighten Hybride by making us, his chief ministers, think that way?"
Hiroto asks.
Univestel is silent for a moment.
It works.
"I have been trying to figure out why Gorgint would take provocative actions.
If we provoke him, we will go to war with Gassel. It would be at war with Phyllis. So I've been wondering why they provoke."
Hiroto cut in.
"No, sir. Count Gorginto wants to go to war. He thinks it would be more profitable to go to war. Especially if the war is only against Gassel, he thinks he will gain the most profit. Perhaps he intends to beat them up and make peace on favorable terms. Even if the war partners are Gassel and Pulis, they think they can win in the end. However, if the other three countries are our country, Gassel, and Pyrrhus, I believe that the Queen and Count Goodloun will stop them. If he were to invite a war with the three countries, it would also lead to a question of his own career. That's why they are giving our country candy to make us soften our hearts so that we won't turn to the enemy side.
The Grand Chancellor and the Secretary General were silent. Univestel is also silent.
Are the words sinking in? Is persuasion working? And Panopticus?
The Prime Minister was different.
So you want us to threaten Count Gorgint, to threaten him with an alliance with Gasser Puris if he does not abide by the trial agreement?"
Panopticus butted in.
Yes," Hiroto replied.
Hiroto replied.

#### Part 11

The world is not yet completely hopeless. There is still work to be done. There is still light.

#### Part 12

Just as Univestel tells Leonidas that they have reached a conclusion, Hiroto cuts in by saying that he has an suggestion that will quell everyone's fears which Panopticus assumes to be dispatching a fleet against the Count and immediately immediately voices against Hiroto as he assumes that it means dispatching the fleet but Hiroto say that everyone should focus on Golgint instead and make

I have an interesting idea. I have a good suggestion, which will allow us to see how things are going while at the same time quelling everyone's fears.
We are unanimous in our opposition to the dispatch of a fleet.
Panopticus tried to crush it.
Our concern is Count Gorgint. He is not a man to be trusted. Then we should be more specific in our terms.

Hiroto cuts in.
And what if Count Gorgint is displeased?"
Hiroto retorted to the Prime Minister's objection.
He proposed, "We are generally open to such a proposal. We welcome your proposal, but it is still inadequate. But it is still inadequate at present. One of three things should be added: (1) three galleys with 20 galleys must accompany our merchant ships loaded with alumite, and there must be no restriction on the export of alumite; (2) the term "contingent military deployment" should be replaced by "contingency neutrality;" or (3) compliance with the court agreements should be added. If the pact is broken, our country will consider every concerted effort and use of force to honor the king."
Univestel stared at Hiroto.
(You took a step back and added a half step.)

That was the first impression of the Grand Elder.
A or B?
The Privy Council was torn between sending a fleet jointly with the Métis or accepting the proposal unconditionally. And in the choice between the two, Hiroto's proposal would be defeated.
So, instead of choosing one of the two options, Hiroto quickly came up with a secret plan to propose a third option. In other words, he came up with the strategy of proposing a choice instead of choosing one.
It was a very Hiroto-like trick. It was even more typical of Hiroto to force Count Gorginto to make a choice by adding subtle changes.
(That's very thoughtful.) I couldn't help but laugh in my heart.
I couldn't help but smile inside. Count Golgint's original proposal was this.

King Huplide supports Count Gilgint.
King Huplide promised to send troops to Sarica in case of emergency.
In return, Count Gorgint would guarantee the safety of the transportation of the Myoban stone. In return, Count Gorgind guarantees the safety of the alumite shipments, even during war.
Hiroto added conditions to the latter two clauses, turning them into three options.
Of particular note was the additional clause for galleys. In the middle of the war, Count Gorgint did not want to allocate too many ships and personnel.
A treaty was concluded to provide for the safety of the galleys.
However, it would have been a terrible thing to have a tiny boat with only a few passengers attached as an escort vessel. This must have been the reason for their concern. A 20-seat galley would have a crew of about 40, or three ships, which means about 120 people.
We can also find out how Count Gorginto would react to being confronted with three options, and by his reaction, we can find out what he thinks.

(Not a bad move. Perhaps Gorginto would opt for an additional clause for the convoy, or a preferred move.)

#### Part 13

Univestel honestly appreciated it.
Hiroto then proceeds to say that because Golgint's arrogant attitude

Gorgint is a man who wants to act as his own king. He will not allow his emissaries to make decisions on the spot or when conditions are beyond his control, and he will bring them back to us. While he is back, we will explore the possibility of a joint struggle with Métis. Our opponent is a lying man named Count Gorginto. A two-front strategy is necessary. A naive one-sided strategy will surely get us caught red-handed."
I told you we can't fight together," said Panobutikos
Panobutikos or not.
Yes, of course. But it is important that we seek it. It's not about reaching an agreement. It is a search.
Hiroto reiterated.
It is the same thing. You want to meet yourself or Métis, or Métis or you? I will not fight with you. Count Gorgint will find out. How can there be a two-sided strategy?
Panobutikos insisted.
No man in the world is free from doubt. Whenever my country sends an envoy to Métis, suspicion always arises. Count Gorginto is so wary of Métis that he kills Gassel merchants who come to Métis for help. He is surely driven by doubt and suspicion. If he sees himself or Métis, Count Gorginto will become more and more a prisoner of suspicion."
Hiroto denies it.
I told you," he said, "that is why I cannot see him. Métis is making him throw away your letter.
The Grand Chamberlain and the Secretary General nodded in agreement.
I think I can see him.
Hiroto answered with a clear smile. Uniwester raised his eyebrows and looked at Hiroto's face.
I've seen that look many times before, the look that Univestal gives when he's sure he's going to win a negotiation.
It was the same cheerful expression he had seen so many times when he was sure he was going to win a negotiation.
What are you talking about? Think about when a man picks up a woman, and she throws away the letter he gave her, and he thinks she's got a pulse, right? Do you think you'll ever meet her? Don't you know anything about women?
You don't even know who she is?
I know the woman, but I'm sure I can meet Metis.
Hiroto replies in a clear tone, "I know women, but I'm sure you can meet Metis. Hiroto, who is in a physical relationship with Valkyria, must not be ignorant of women.
At the most, it would be a one-time favor.
I'm sure we can talk a few times," Hiroto said to the Prime Minister.
Hiroto did not retreat from the Prime Minister. It was as if he had not heard of Métis's anger at all.
(Does he have a plan? Or does he have absolute confidence in the relationship of trust he has built with Métis?)
Univestel does not believe that he will be able to meet Hiroto or Métis, and even if he does, the outcome is obvious.
Even if he did, the result would be obvious.
It's not worth it," said Panobutikos.
Panobutikos or Panobutikos was so disgusted that he shoved him away. Instead, it was the high priest who thrust himself into the conversation.
What are you going to do if things go sideways? What are you going to do when Count Gorgint tells you that he knows you are meeting with Métis and that if you fight with Métis, the negotiations are over?
Hiroto replied briskly.
I'll just have to call it off," Hiroto replied. I have been meeting with Métis on a regular basis. I have been meeting with Métis on a regular basis. Count Gorginto knows this, so I can't go into it. If he threatens that he will not guarantee the safety of the export of Myobanseki if I meet with Métis, I should tell him that meeting with Métis is a necessary step to prevent the invasion of Agnica. If they insist, we will stop the flights.
If that is the case, then we should tell them that we will stop the flights. He will be upset.
The Grand Lawmaker or the Grand Master prodded him. But Hiroto stepped in now and then.
Count Gorgynt won't back down, you know. But what about the Countess of Goodloun?
What about the Marquis of Lindrus? What about Queen Astorica? Even if Count Gorgynt's territory is semi-independent, how can all three of them move at the same time? Even if we reveal our negotiations with Count Gorginto and tell him that we have a problem with him, he will not move at all?
Hiroto folded his argument.
Who is stalling these negotiations that are so beneficial to Agnica? And who is stalling the negotiations in Agnica's favor? And if they do, they will do nothing? Count Gorgint is a very stubborn man. If the three of them move, he won't be able to ignore them.
The Grand Chancellor fell silent. As for the match with the Grand High Priest, Hiroto had the victory. The Grand Priest is no match for Hiroto.
(Is the Grand High Priest not strong enough?)
Hiroto opened his mouth.
Everyone here knows that Count Gorgint is a liar. It is also clear from his violation of the court agreement and this farce of a trial. If we are going to make a pact with such a liar, we must double and triple our vigilance. One of them is to change the terms of the agreement, and the other is to seek a joint struggle with Métis. Whether the Métis meet with you or not, you or they will work with you again and again. It is important that the others also meet with the Métis, and that they do so repeatedly. Does anyone think that the web of vigilance should be tied with the necessary liars on the current terms?"
Panobutikos did not return.
(It's a win-win.)
The web of vigilance was not, of course, unnecessary. It was absolutely necessary. Count Gorekind is an untrustworthy man. He was someone to be wary of. It was unforgivable to challenge an opponent who should be on the alert, unprotected.
As for whether the "search" proposed by Hiroto is effective or not, I personally have my doubts.
I personally have my doubts about whether the "search" proposed by Hiroto will be effective or not.
However, it is not necessary to destroy it now because it will not buy much time, but it should be an option. And even if it's useless or useless, it's effective to confront Count Gorgint with three options. For that reason alone, it should be adopted.
Univestel, who had remained silent all this time, opened his lo
"Isn't a web of caution necessary? Do you think it's necessary to add a certain condition?"
Hiroto gave his approval.
The Prime Minister turned to face Univestell, but did not refute him. The prime minister must have known that he could not argue.
The Grand Chancellor and the Secretary General were silent. They all understood the need to keep a watchful eye on the situation.

Raquel eventually asks Leonidas about his final decision and the young king decides to let Hiroto proceed his plan as he see fit and

King Leonidas opened his mouth.
You may proceed as you see fit, and then make a proposal to the messenger. It would be a fool's errand not to take precautions against the Gorgint.
His tone was one of nonchalance.
It was the moment of the end. The Prime Minister looked down and let out a small breath.
(Last time, the Prime Minister had defeated Hiroto,
This time it was a draw. ....)
Hiroto fought the good fight, I should say, and was spared the worst-case scenario from Hiroto's point of view, which was the immediate entrustment of the agreement.
But only "immediate acceptance" was averted. If Count Gorginto, who has just brought the matter to a draw and the time stop button has just been pressed, takes a shot at the proposal that Hiroto slipped in, Hiroto's scheming will end up coming up empty.
From Hiroto's point of view, the result is effectively a defeat. Hiroto would have liked to team up with Phyllis and dispatch a fleet to the port of Sarika to intimidate Count Gorgint and pave the way for compliance with the trial agreement. However, the road to realization was nearly impossible.
（Métis probably wants to eliminate Count Gorgint himself. (Métis probably wants to eliminate Count Gorgynt himself.) Dispatching a fleet is too easy an option. (He probably wants to eliminate Count Gorgynt himself.) Dispatching a fleet would be too lame an option.
Univestal concluded. Hiroto's total defeat was only postponed.
(The joint dispatch of the fleet would be, as Panopticus said, the pregnancy of an old woman or a man. It would neither bud nor come to fruition. Count Gorgint would consent with three escort ships. So Hiroto will be stuffed.)

#### Part 4

(To be added..)

(To be added..)

## Characters

* Excelis
* Mimia
* Sorceire
* Valkyria
* Sōichirō Sōda
* Curele
* Rasmus
* Leonidas
* Dorsel
* Gudrun
* Lyndrus
* Astorica
* Lokroi
* Universtel
* Sylferis
* Darmur
* Raquel
* Felkina do Lalente
* Metis
* Ismir
* Pashan
* Hydran (Mentioned Only)
* Belffergo (Mentioned Only)
* Lisvaon (Mentioned Only)

## Story Impact

* Golgint is introduced as this arc's main antagonist and his actions has a ripple effect towards Agnica, Gassel and even Hybride. He is an arrogant yet cunning aristocrat who thinks that he is the law of his land but always keeping his profile low, making him

* More characters from Gassel is introduced in this arc and this time it is the merchant sisters whose role in this arc
* Sybil
* Calicua is the younger sister of the late Sybil who goes to both Sarica and then Hybride in order to not only file a complain to

* Due to what Hiroto did that eventually stop the conflict between Gassel and Agnica to cooperate despite the odds, the Privy Council now are being extremely skekptical about the youngeter
	+ The first Privy Council meeting in regards of Golgint sees Hiroto being overwhelmed . As the result of
		- The result of Leonidas's decision to dispatch envoys to both Agnica and Gassel without accepting Hiroto's suggestion has drastic consequences for Hybride and it's ends up exacerbate the tension between Agnica and Gasel. While the case of Port Sarica that eventually forcing the Trading Court
	+ The case of Port Sarica bring decent result However, in the case of Port Sarica the case of Sarica was a huge win for Hybride, it consequently meant that the vampires have interfered in the internal affairs of the country.

## Trivia

* For the first time, Leonidas refuses to take Hiroto's advice due to the advice from Univestel and Panopticus about not depending solely on Hiroto for the sake of Hybride-something will causes a strain relationship between both of them. The decent result
* This is the first arc that covering three parts .

## Notes

1. ↑ As much as he is surprised Hiroto's sudden "trust: for his lord, Zigor have to take advantage on the situation .
2. ↑ Considering that the Privy Council is the most renowned body of Hybride and most kings in the kingdom respects the council, not waiting for the Privy Council's judgement means the judgment of the Privy Council is to disrespect the Privy Council.