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Chapter 54: pt.6 [Wish of a civil official of the Kingdom of Arcetheus] ◆ ◆
Hills, a civil officer of the Kingdom of Arcetheus, requested an audience with the king and was granted permission.
“What is this important matter to discuss, Hills?”
“After observing the state of this country together with my sailors, I would like to make a request. I humbly ask that you open diplomatic relations with my kingdom of Arcetheus. I was entrusted with this decision by the king of my country. He told me to interact with the people of this country and then make a decision. Our king wishes to establish diplomatic relations.”
“But our people are prejudiced against you because of their lack of knowledge of beastmen.”
Hills smiles graciously when he hears this.
“I know. I have been to the stores in the capital to see for myself. Some people were afraid of us, but others greeted me with a smile. I understand that there are deep-rooted prejudices, but we hope for exchange between our two countries. If prejudice is due to a lack of information, we would like people to learn through our presence among them.”
Eldor VIII posed a question, his face expressionless.
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“Hills. What is the reason why you are in such a hurry to establish diplomatic relations? Establishing diplomatic relations takes a lot of time and manpower. You should be very clear about what you want.”
Hills paused for a moment, at a loss for word, but then seemed to strengthen his resolve, (If you say so, it’ll be quicker). And said,
“We would like you to send the wizards of this country to our country. In return, we would like to export to your country the pearls and minerals that are harvested in abundance from my country to this country.”
“A wizard? I need some time. We need to talk.”
“Of course, sir.”
Hills still had more to say.
“Your Majesty, I know I’m being presumptuous, but I have one more request to ask of you. Please, I beg of you, reduce Mr. Leasley’s sentence.”
“It is a matter of our country’s internal affairs.”
He answered immediately in a cold voice. Hills was hit by the intimidating presence of the King. Cold sweat broke out on Hills’ back. But he managed to keep his voice from shaking as he puts all his strength into his stomach to make his point.
“I say this with all due respect. Many of our people were saved by Mr. Leesley. I have heard from him that he ‘will be charged with a crime if he returned home, and everyone is worried about him. I have been asked by the king, nobles, and people of the Kingdom of Arcetheus to ‘do everything I can to ensure that he is not charged with a crime’.”
King Eldor VIII smiled slightly.
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“I didn’t know Leesley was so adored. I’m afraid your people will resent me for putting Leesley to forced labor.”
“Your Majesty, I beg you to please forgive Mr. Leesley. It seems that he was sent to our country by chance.”
“We’ll do what we can.”
Hills was relieved to see Eldor VIII smile.
Within the day, Jusel Leesley was released after a summary trial. However, he had used up the diamonds in his magical tool. After discussion among the heavyweights, it was decided that the equivalent of half of the diamonds would be paid in installments in the future.
The reason for the rather lenient sentence was that “to take into account Leesley’s achievements to date, his accomplishments in the Kingdom of Arcetheus, and the return of the magic tools.”
The king’s words were a great encouragement.