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The Theocracy?
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Yeah. Their representative
visited the Kingdom.
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I originally wanted to discuss
some countermeasures with them.
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But you strongly insisted we should
stand by our foreign policy...
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You were the one who decided
not to meet with them, Brother.
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You said there was nothing you could do
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to help against an enemy like Jaldabaoth,
who wasn't even human.
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Don't glare, my sister.
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I'm just realizing that all
this work has accumulated
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because of the little problems
we couldn't respond to immediately.
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The Theocracy asked the Sorcerer Kingdom for
help since we refused their request for aid.
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In the end, the Sorcerer Kingdom
defeated Jaldabaoth
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and even sent an enormous
amount of relief supplies.
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The reputation of the Sorcerer Kingdom
only continues to grow.
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But didn't you give them permission to travel
through the Kingdom to deliver those supplies?
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How could I refuse?
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We requested the right to impose
import taxes and charge fees
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for use of our merchants and warehouses.
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The Sorcerer Kingdom accepted every
request without any resistance.
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They even said they were willing to sell
some of their wares within our country, too.
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They're so generous, it's disturbing.
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You're thinking too negatively, Brother.
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No, I'm sure this is another
one of their plots.
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Hasn't the Empire already become a
vassal state due to their ploys?
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Then why don't we just pledge to
become a vassal state ourselves?
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Hah! Maybe if we could control
our nobles like the Empire.
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The first thing that would happen
if I did that would be a rebellion.
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That wouldn't happen.
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Hmph.
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She's not serious,
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but it looks like she'd go along
with it if I foolishly agreed...
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If only Elias would come back to my side...
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It would be difficult to bring
Marquis Raeven back to the royal capital.
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I've heard that his will was crushed
by the war with the Empire.
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More importantly, when will you
ascend to the throne, Brother?
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I'd like you to fulfill your
promise to me soon.
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Father is trying to find the
right time to pass me the throne.
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Your wish will come true soon.
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Thank you very much, Brother.
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Why won't things go my way?
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Oh, Baron Montserrat.
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Baron Delvi. Baron Rokerlen.
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{\an8}To our faction's great leader, Baron Philip.
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Cheers!
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Oops!
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No worries.
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By the way, something seems
to be worrying you lately.
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Is everything all right?
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Everyone around me has been so useless
that they've been dragging me down!
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The commoners in my domain
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don't listen to me, the new head of the
prestigious Montserrat family, at all!
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We'd be rolling in money if
they only listened to my words!
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They're making no effort to raise
the cash crops I told them to raise!
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All they can do is give me excuses,
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like they're not sure if the crops
can be grown in this climate
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or that they don't have the manpower!
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I see. I see.
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It's natural to get angry at those
far more ignorant than yourself.
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Right?
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Exactly right.
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You understand!
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There are too many people in the
world that smother those with talent!
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However, you have a wonderful backer
that believes in your talent!
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Oh, Hilma?
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Yes. I'm so jealous of you!
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She's created the perfect gathering
place for your faction,
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without asking for anything in return.
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No, no. It's not my faction alone—
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Well, I plan to do away with the
outdated method of prioritizing people
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just because of status and age.
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Oh, how reassuring!
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Right?
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Exactly right.
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Lord Philip, I hear that you're close to
the Sorcerer Kingdom's prime minister.
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Yes. I've kept in contact with
Lady Albedo through our letters.
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So you know of the situation?
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It seems the Sorcerer Kingdom is
producing an enormous amount of food,
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an amount comparable to our own kingdom.
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Aren't they a small kingdom with
E-Rantel as their only city?
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Well, I've heard they use the undead to
tirelessly cultivate a large amount of farmland.
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The undead?
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How creepy.
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On top of that, they're sending
that food as aid to the Theocracy.
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I'm sure of it,
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since a lot of carts from the Sorcerer Kingdom
have been traveling through my land.
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Through your lands, Lord Vianney?
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The warehouses throughout the
kingdom are being packed with food
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and that food can be sold within
the Kingdom for a cheap price.
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What's that?! How unfair!
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Lord Philip, please keep your voice down.
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That'll greatly affect the price of
the crops being grown in my territory!
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As expected of Lord Philip!
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You instantly understand our current worries.
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We have to do something about this...
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So, we need to have the Sorcerer Kingdom
lower their production of food crops?
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That's right.
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I can bring down the hammer of
justice on the Sorcerer Kingdom
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while reaping benefits for my domain and
my kingdom! Three birds with one stone!
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No, it's the perfect plan!
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Do the two of you have a bit of time?
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There's something that may interest you...
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We've been conquering
territories at a good pace.
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But...
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We really lack the manpower.
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It would be outrageous of me to
ask the Supreme One for help...
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Problems Encountered During
Transport of Aid to the Theocracy
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A report on problems encountered during
the transport of aid to the Theocracy?
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Huh?
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I understand we're doing this
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to show the public that I have
a good relationship with Momon,
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but the silence is really stifling...
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But there isn't really anything I want
to talk to Pandora's Actor about.
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Um, Miss Nabe.
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Yes.
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Well, let's see...
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Have you visited the orphanage
that was suggested by Yuri at all?
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No, not yet...
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Then, should we stop by?
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Yes!
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Lord Ains.
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What is it, Entoma?
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I'm very sorry for the interruption.
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Lady Albedo is requesting your return to the
Great Tomb of Nazarick as soon as possible.
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Huh?
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Lord Ains. I have gathered all
the floor guardians before you.
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Yes.
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Good work. Raise your heads.
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Yes!
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So, Albedo, tell me why you've
gathered everyone here.
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Yes.
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Four days ago,
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the food we sent to the Theocracy was stolen
while being transported through the Kingdom.
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Oh? And the culprit?
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A noble of the Kingdom.
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That noble used his subordinates to attack
our carriage and robbed our goods by force.
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If I remember correctly,
weren't the transporting merchants
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prepared by the Eight Fingers?
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Their carriages carry the
flags of the Sorcerer Kingdom.
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In other words, the Kingdom decided to
directly attack the Sorcerer Kingdom?
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Oh, or perhaps the Eight Fingers have betrayed us?
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No, that's...
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Hm? What's wrong, Albedo?
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What's going on?
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Isn't this the attitude of
an employee that has to
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tell her boss that he's
made a terrible mistake?
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I don't remember any of the nobles
from the Kingdom, though...
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Did I do something?
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Albedo, don't hold back. Tell me.
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Yes, Lord Ains.
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I believe you remember our plans to use a
foolish noble to take control of the Kingdom.
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Yes, the one you've been
sending letters to...
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Only for the sake of our plans!
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N-No, excuse me.
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That fool of a noble is the one
who orchestrated the robbery.
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Of course, as you said, there's a chance
that this was a ploy by the Kingdom...
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Hm. I'm sure you've already checked
to see if that was the case.
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Yes. I have a witness.
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This is the one responsible for
managing that witless noble.
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Who is that?
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I-I-It's good to see Your Majesty
the Sorcerer King in good health!
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Woman, I allow you to state your name.
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My name is Hilma Cygnaeus, Your Majesty!
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Oh, I vaguely remember the name.
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I-I didn't know anything! It's true!
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I would never do something that
went against your wishes!
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I have nothing to do with this!
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Yes. First, I will confirm
if your words are true.
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Dominate.
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Were you involved with the robbery
orchestrated by the nobles?
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I was not!
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Have you ever been told you
have multiple personalities?
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I have not!
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Hm. Do you have any feelings
of hostility against us?
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Not at all! Not even a little bit! No!
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I see.
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Even if your actions may have
indirectly triggered this result,
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it would be unfair to
blame you for the crime.
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Cygnaeus is innocent.
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Lord Ains!
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A superior should take responsibility
for the mistakes of their subordinates!
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Allow me to say this! I never thought
he would do something so outrageous!
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I warned him so many times!
I had so many people watching him!
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A superior should be responsible for the
mistakes of their subordinates. I also agree.
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However, those words should be used by a
superior to protect their subordinates.
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It shouldn't be used by another to force
the responsibility on someone below them.
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Albedo, let me ask you this...
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Who is responsible for
taking care of Cygnaeus?
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That would be me.
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Yes. Then, as your master, should not
I be the one ultimately held responsible?
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N-N-Not at all! There's no way that
you would be at fault, Lord Ains!
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Cygnaeus, prepare some new countermeasures
and present them to Albedo.
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That will be your punishment.
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Yes!
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That is my final decision.
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Hilma!
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Are you okay?!
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I have some fruit liquor!
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Do you need to cleanse your mouth?
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The others are coming as quick as they can!
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I've made all of you worry.
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It's okay.
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They didn't use that on me.
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R-Really?!
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I met His Majesty, the Sorcerer King.
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The Sorcerer King...
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His Majesty was a very reasonable person.
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I was able to return without any
serious punishment because of him.
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His Majesty the Sorcerer King...
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He really is suitable for
the position of king.
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Hilma, that's the carrot and the stick.
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Yes, you're right.
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I've done the same thing to others
myself, so I understand that.
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But...
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I never realized how sweet the candy was,
until I experienced the pain of the whip.
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I felt like I could trust His Majesty.
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No, I wanted to trust him with all my heart.
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I see.
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It seems we need to show him our
unwavering loyalty as best we can.
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Yes, we need to work harder
for the Sorcerer King!
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Now, surely you didn't just
call me back to deal with her?
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Yes. You are correct.
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I thought we would have to make
a drastic change of plans
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if someone was using the fool
of a noble for their own agenda.
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I decided it would be best to
ask for your opinion, Lord Ains.
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Hm.
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How much have you explained about the
"carrot and stick" plan to Aura and the others?
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I haven't delved into much detail.
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Then share the information
with everyone here.
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I want to hear about it, too.
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Understood.
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Everyone should feel free
to voice their opinions.
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Yes.
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Operation Carrot and Stick,
named by Lord Ains,
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explains our plans to take over
the Kingdom in its very name.
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We planned to incite a civil war and
peacefully absorb the citizens of the Kingdom.
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Well, this idea was originally suggested
by a certain individual from the Kingdom.
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It was a wonderful idea that didn't
require many modifications.
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The key to this plan was supposed to be the
foolish noble who caused the current problem...
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Huh? What's the problem?
Aren't things going according to plan?
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Excuse me!
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What is it, Shalltear?
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What, exactly, is the problem?
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Didn't the little fool start the needed
trouble without any effort on our part?
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Good job asking, Shalltear!
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The people's dissatisfaction with the current
Kingdom was supposed to incite a rebellion.
246
00:15:16,336 --> 00:15:19,396
I can't believe the nobles decided to
challenge the Sorcerer Kingdom instead...
247
00:15:19,726 --> 00:15:23,406
There's a chance that this is the plot of a
schemer that surpasses our own expectations.
248
00:15:23,646 --> 00:15:28,016
If we move carelessly, we may play straight
into the hands of an unknown enemy.
249
00:15:28,016 --> 00:15:30,996
Would a genius like that
really suddenly appear?
250
00:15:30,996 --> 00:15:31,916
More importantly...
251
00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:35,786
Are you sure that noble didn't
move thoughtlessly on his own?
252
00:15:35,786 --> 00:15:39,766
Lord Ains, I believe that even an idiot
couldn't possibly move that thoughtlessly...
253
00:15:39,766 --> 00:15:41,676
No. Wait, Albedo.
254
00:15:42,206 --> 00:15:45,976
We can only think of countermeasures
against an intellectual,
255
00:15:45,976 --> 00:15:48,736
but Lord Ains can even understand
the minds of the asinine.
256
00:15:49,806 --> 00:15:52,066
That could really be a possibility...
257
00:15:52,066 --> 00:15:55,476
No, perhaps it's the more probable truth?
258
00:15:55,476 --> 00:15:59,476
B-But, to be that stupid!
Is it possible?!
259
00:15:59,476 --> 00:16:03,416
Since Lord Ains says so, it's got to be.
260
00:16:03,416 --> 00:16:05,366
I-I also agree.
261
00:16:05,656 --> 00:16:09,346
There is no greater plotter than Lord Ains.
262
00:16:09,346 --> 00:16:12,586
Why did you use such a stupid
noble in the first place?
263
00:16:12,586 --> 00:16:15,496
Could a smarter one not have been used?
264
00:16:15,766 --> 00:16:17,106
That's not true.
265
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We have a few capable nobles that have
already come to our side, even now.
266
00:16:21,576 --> 00:16:24,756
But we have decided to gather all the
useless nobles in a faction,
267
00:16:25,256 --> 00:16:28,006
so it will be easier to get rid
of them at a later time.
268
00:16:28,346 --> 00:16:30,386
That is a good plan.
269
00:16:30,736 --> 00:16:34,136
Now, how should we respond to this matter?
270
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These people destroyed the carriages
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displaying the Sorcerer Kingdom's flags,
which represent Lord Ains.
272
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What punishment is appropriate?
273
00:16:42,776 --> 00:16:44,526
Shouldn't we kill them?
274
00:16:44,526 --> 00:16:45,026
Huh?
275
00:16:45,026 --> 00:16:47,816
I-I agree with my sister.
276
00:16:48,126 --> 00:16:49,076
What?
277
00:16:49,076 --> 00:16:51,726
So we just kill the ones directly
involved in the robbery?
278
00:16:51,726 --> 00:16:53,326
No.
279
00:16:53,326 --> 00:16:55,176
Their master is also guilty.
280
00:16:55,176 --> 00:16:57,956
The entire kingdom should be punished!
281
00:16:57,956 --> 00:16:59,336
That's right.
282
00:16:59,336 --> 00:17:00,866
What?!
283
00:17:01,386 --> 00:17:03,216
I also agree.
284
00:17:03,926 --> 00:17:05,086
However...
285
00:17:05,536 --> 00:17:08,136
Lord Ains once said...
286
00:17:08,986 --> 00:17:13,536
"While it is easy to rule with violence,
you make many enemies along the way."
287
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"A desolate kingdom would sully
the name of Ains Ooal Gown."
288
00:17:18,676 --> 00:17:22,856
Y-You remember my words well, Demiurge.
289
00:17:22,856 --> 00:17:24,806
Oh, I remember them, as well!
290
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I also remember, Lord Ains!
291
00:17:26,456 --> 00:17:27,276
M-Me, too...
292
00:17:27,686 --> 00:17:30,526
Yes. Yes. I'm thankful for all of you.
293
00:17:30,846 --> 00:17:34,906
I wish to take Lord Ains'
words into consideration,
294
00:17:34,906 --> 00:17:38,286
but we cannot give them
too light of a punishment.
295
00:17:38,526 --> 00:17:40,946
We will have to temporarily stop
or completely abandon this plan.
296
00:17:40,946 --> 00:17:44,526
At the very least, some heavy
adjustments will be necessary.
297
00:17:44,526 --> 00:17:45,296
I see.
298
00:17:45,786 --> 00:17:50,296
Is it really okay to change our plans so
drastically just because of what I said?
299
00:17:50,766 --> 00:17:54,806
Demiurge, has this plan truly failed?
300
00:17:56,986 --> 00:17:57,786
No way!
301
00:17:57,786 --> 00:18:00,556
No, it would be possible for Lord Ains!
302
00:18:02,376 --> 00:18:06,476
Lord Ains, you must have brought
the Empire under your control
303
00:18:06,476 --> 00:18:09,696
to use the "carrot and stick"
on an international level!
304
00:18:09,696 --> 00:18:10,446
Huh?!
305
00:18:16,146 --> 00:18:17,206
That's right.
306
00:18:18,406 --> 00:18:19,956
Thank you very much.
307
00:18:20,306 --> 00:18:23,886
Since I've received
permission from Lord Ains,
308
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let's give the Kingdom a
more devastating punishment.
309
00:18:26,876 --> 00:18:27,626
Huh?
310
00:18:27,926 --> 00:18:33,836
Lord Ains gave the Empire, who quickly
pledged themselves to us, the carrot.
311
00:18:33,836 --> 00:18:39,266
So, the foolish Kingdom who went
against us should receive the stick.
312
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These two countries will
be used to set an example!
313
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We will ask everyone in the world whether
they want the carrot or the stick.
314
00:18:44,866 --> 00:18:47,776
This is quite exciting, Lord Ains.
315
00:18:49,286 --> 00:18:50,276
Yeah.
316
00:18:50,276 --> 00:18:52,726
Whaaat?!
317
00:18:54,896 --> 00:18:57,406
We will now start the royal court meeting.
318
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We've gathered here today to discuss the
letter we received from the Sorcerer Kingdom.
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"The people of the Kingdom used force to
seize the food supplies sent to the Theocracy."
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00:19:10,046 --> 00:19:13,286
"The Sorcerer Kingdom
considers this action as"
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"blatant hostility and is willing
to declare war if necessary."
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00:19:17,376 --> 00:19:22,536
The Sorcerer Kingdom, Baharuth Empire,
Dragon Kingdom, and Dwarf Kingdom
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have all pressed their seals
on this letter in agreement.
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The seals of the Theocracy and the
equally powerful one called Faceless,
325
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{\an8}Faceless?
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who controls the temples, are also present.
327
00:19:32,016 --> 00:19:33,816
{\an8}I've never heard of the person.
328
00:19:33,816 --> 00:19:39,056
Zanac, is it possible that this matter was
caused by the meddling of a third party,
329
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in order to destroy our relationship
with the Sorcerer Kingdom?
330
00:19:41,966 --> 00:19:44,566
There is a possibility that
someone's hand was involved,
331
00:19:44,566 --> 00:19:48,956
but this result is ultimately
the fault of the Kingdom.
332
00:19:49,556 --> 00:19:51,756
How much have you investigated?
333
00:19:51,756 --> 00:19:55,086
Actually, we've already confirmed
the culprit behind this.
334
00:19:57,956 --> 00:20:01,476
Baron Philip Dayton L'Eyre
Montserrat is responsible.
335
00:20:01,686 --> 00:20:02,856
Montserrat?
336
00:20:02,856 --> 00:20:03,976
Have you heard of him before?
337
00:20:04,366 --> 00:20:09,246
I still can't imagine a noble of our
kingdom doing something so stupid.
338
00:20:09,246 --> 00:20:12,306
Isn't this a ploy of the Sorcerer Kingdom?
339
00:20:12,306 --> 00:20:16,736
I agree. Perhaps he was afflicted with
Charm Person and forced to do it?
340
00:20:17,086 --> 00:20:17,676
{\an8}True.
341
00:20:17,676 --> 00:20:18,466
{\an8}That must be it.
342
00:20:18,366 --> 00:20:22,286
If that's the case,
it's likely he would be silenced.
343
00:20:22,286 --> 00:20:26,246
We'll have to summon that baron
here as soon as possible.
344
00:20:26,246 --> 00:20:30,876
Father, should we use his head to begin our
negotiations with the Sorcerer Kingdom?
345
00:20:31,216 --> 00:20:32,626
What are you saying?!
346
00:20:34,336 --> 00:20:35,396
Father.
347
00:20:36,246 --> 00:20:39,806
We shouldn't fight against
the Sorcerer Kingdom.
348
00:20:40,136 --> 00:20:44,436
You don't mind sacrificing the life of
an innocent noble to accomplish that?
349
00:20:44,846 --> 00:20:48,686
My son, is that something
a future king should say?
350
00:20:49,006 --> 00:20:50,376
I know.
351
00:20:50,376 --> 00:20:54,346
However, you witnessed the tragedy of
the Katze Plains with your own eyes.
352
00:20:55,236 --> 00:21:00,026
Even after that, do you still plan to
fight against the Sorcerer Kingdom?
353
00:21:01,286 --> 00:21:03,126
I'm against it.
354
00:21:03,126 --> 00:21:07,256
Many may call this decision
weak and cowardly,
355
00:21:07,256 --> 00:21:11,046
but I strongly believe we should
avoid fighting the Sorcerer Kingdom,
356
00:21:11,686 --> 00:21:14,296
even if it means offering the
life of an innocent noble.
357
00:21:16,096 --> 00:21:21,946
Your Majesty, I understand Prince Zanac's
strong desire to protect our people.
358
00:21:21,946 --> 00:21:27,556
Why don't we submit ourselves as a
vassal state like the Baharuth Empire?
359
00:21:27,556 --> 00:21:28,566
What are you saying?!
360
00:21:28,566 --> 00:21:29,646
Have you no honor?!
361
00:21:29,646 --> 00:21:30,206
Impossible!
362
00:21:30,206 --> 00:21:31,896
Minister of Interior Affairs,
what are you saying?!
363
00:21:31,896 --> 00:21:34,906
That is the one thing we cannot do.
364
00:21:35,406 --> 00:21:41,446
It would be an insult to all the lives
lost while protecting this kingdom.
365
00:21:41,766 --> 00:21:45,186
My apologies, Count.
Thank you for your suggestion.
366
00:21:45,186 --> 00:21:47,286
Not at all.
367
00:21:49,126 --> 00:21:53,616
Zanac, I have a good idea.
368
00:21:53,616 --> 00:21:55,226
A good idea?
369
00:22:02,526 --> 00:22:04,966
A herald of the Sorcerer Kingdom has arrived.
370
00:22:04,966 --> 00:22:08,686
Prime Minister Albedo will soon
arrive in the royal capital!
371
00:22:11,246 --> 00:22:14,936
I will meet her.
Prepare the throne room immediately.
372
00:23:02,286 --> 00:23:04,866
It's been a long time, Lady Albedo.
373
00:23:04,866 --> 00:23:08,246
Yes it has, Your Highness.
374
00:23:08,246 --> 00:23:11,746
What brings you here today?
375
00:23:11,746 --> 00:23:16,816
Well, this is in regards to the matter
of the goods for the Theocracy
376
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being stolen by a noble of your kingdom.
377
00:23:18,756 --> 00:23:21,346
I see. That matter.
378
00:23:22,026 --> 00:23:27,666
First, I would like to apologize
for the actions of that citizen.
379
00:23:32,166 --> 00:23:32,976
And...
380
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is it possible to gain
forgiveness with my head alone?