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Bear’s Strike
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After the opening greetings concluded and Follet and the others exited, the refereeing instructors finally announced the start of the match, and the excitement in the venue surged.
With the cheers of the excited citizens behind them, Follet and the others quickly returned to their room. Willard was waiting in the room and pressed Follet.
“What was that loud explosion just now!?” (Willard)
“I don’t know what it was, but a huge explosive device flew towards us from Mount Paro and exploded in mid-air. Honestly, if it had come here without exploding, it would have been dangerous.” (Follet)
After briefly explaining the situation, Follet continued.
“That was probably Baxwal’s hidden card. I can’t say for certain, but at least we can consider the greatest threat to be gone. With this, we have won.” (Follet)
“Won?” (Beretta)
Beretta, who had followed behind Follet, tilted her head.
“Um, Follet-sama? I can somewhat understand that this venue has escaped danger, but the original purpose, the secret peace talks, haven’t taken place yet, right? If Baxwal ruins that, the stage we worked so hard to set up will go to waste!” (Beretta)
Upon hearing this from Beretta, Follet raised the corners of his mouth.
“The peace talks are underway. Probably, they are currently in progress.” (Follet)
“Where? You can’t be referring to us who are here, right?” (Beretta)
“That’s not it. Let me explain. First, let’s take our seats.” (Follet)
Prompted by Follet, Beretta headed toward her seat somewhat perplexed.
Just as the explanation for Beretta was about to begin, a messenger from Follet burst into the room.
“I apologize for the intrusion. A messenger from the Via Household has arrived.” (Messenger)
“The Via Household? It’s far too early for them to respond to my summons. In any case, let’s hear what they have to say. Show them in.” (Follet)
“Excuse me,” said the messenger who entered, looking as if he had just come from battle, clad in armor. Follet stopped the messenger from kneeling.
“Greetings are unnecessary. More importantly, what is with that appearance?” (Follet)
“Yes! Just now, we engaged in battle with the Deran Household at the Oran Knight Military School. We have suppressed Bowman Deran Baxwal and the soldiers of the Deran Household. I have come to report on Baxwal’s schemes.” (Messenger)
“First, I would like you to explain how you came to the academy and the reason for your engagement… I see, I see. In that case, I apologize, but I would like you to help us for a moment first. And Princess Beretta, may I borrow General Verger?” (Follet)
“I don’t mind, but what exactly for?” (Beretta)
“We are going to carry out a little rough work.” (Follet)
Follet said, addressing the messenger who had just announced the visitor.
“Please bring in Halue Faser Viden, the head of the Faser Household, which is responsible for the security of the competition venue. Tell him to come immediately to explain the earlier explosion. If he tries to buy time, inform him that we will hold the Faser Household responsible across all three nations.” (Follet)
“Understood.” (Messenger)
The messenger said, and ran off, while Willard asked Follet.
“The Faser Household, is that the military nobility?” (Willard)
“Yes, they are a major force in favor of war, on par with the Deran Household. They are still quietly performing their security duties, but if the operation fails and Baxwal is captured, we don’t know what they might do. I want to take the initiative.” (Follet)
“Do you think Viden will come here? If it were me, I wouldn’t come cautiously,” questioned Beretta’s fiancé, Orfas, but Follet clearly replied, “He will come”.
“He must have prepared at least an excuse for when the evil schemes against the competition venue fail. I don’t know what he will say, but they underestimate me. If I take a strong stance here, they will think they can cover it up. Moreover, not coming here means they will have to explain themselves later to the three nations, which wouldn’t be good for the Faser Household either.” (Follet)
As Follet anticipated, Halue Faser Viden soon arrived.
“Excuse me.” (Viden)
Viden, who entered without knocking, had an air of nonchalance about him.
However…
“Guhaa!!” (Viden)
The moment he entered the room, he was blasted away sideways by a tremendous impact, crashing into the wall while destroying the furnishings. After a moment, white fragments scattered on the floor. It was Viden’s teeth.
“Guh, what the…?” (Viden)
While licking the floor, Viden glared at Follet and the others, and in his view were General Verger, who was wiping his fist with a handkerchief, and the others looking down at Viden with cold eyes.
“You dare show such disrespect to me…” (Viden)
“Disrespect? Etiquette is something prepared for those who approach with courtesy. Thus, it is unnecessary for you.” (Follet)
Having taken a bear’s strike, Viden, while gritting his teeth, could not get back up. The messenger from the Via Household, who had just arrived, restrained Viden.
While watching Viden being bound, Follet spoke to him.
“Halue Faser Viden. Your position is hereby revoked as of this moment. Your soldiers will fall under the command of the Via Household.” (Follet)
“What are you talking about!? This is the order of the princess! Follet! How dare you act so arrogantly!” (Viden)
Though Viden had somewhat recovered while being bound, he yelled at Follet.
“However, we were nearly put in jeopardy. Viden, your responsibility is heavy. Furthermore, Baxwal has been captured. The academy is under the control of the Via Household.” (Follet)
“What did you say…?” (Viden)
For the first time, a look of dismay appeared on Viden’s face, and he seemed to look down.
“Hahaha, hahah.” (Viden)
Viden laughed defiantly while glaring at Follet again.
“If such a commotion occurred, then in any case, the peace talks are canceled, right? The farce of peace won’t last long anyway! …And as for the earlier explosion, I know nothing about it. I suppose I’ll have to investigate thoroughly. Most likely, the culprits are those connected to this academy, right? If my involvement is recognized, this injury of mine will cost me dearly!!” (Viden)
Repeating like a curse that the peace talks are canceled, Follet looked at Viden not with anger, but with a somewhat sad expression.
“Halue Faser Viden, you have indeed lost your wits. Didn’t you think it strange? That there are too few personal soldiers to gather important figures here.” (Follet)
At those words, Viden made a perplexed face.
“The security provided by us is sufficient. This is not strange.” (Viden)
“For our country, yes. But what about Solar?” (Follet)
As Willard had mentioned, it was difficult to provide military strength, the Solar delegation had many students participating in the competition, so while they had a large number, in terms of bodyguards, they were far fewer than Remnos.
“…What are you trying to say…?” (Viden)
Viden asked, seemingly not understanding Follet yet.
“If nobles of sufficient standing are to come for peace talks, one would think that they would prepare accordingly if they were in the opposite position.” (Follet)
“Impossible? Not here… Is that what you mean!? Follet!! You deceived us!!” (Viden)
“Deceived? The princess ordered you to oversee the security at the academy competition, didn’t she? Was there something wrong with that?” (Follet)
“You!!!” (Viden)
As Viden tried to struggle, Follet continued.
“Moreover, evidence of your collusion with certain nobles from Solar has reached the princess. This is a grave act of treachery. I will thoroughly investigate upon returning to the royal capital.” (Follet)
Upon hearing this from Follet, Viden’s face turned pale, and he was left speechless, suddenly appearing to age rapidly as he slumped powerless onto the floor.
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