The Peerless Kobold - Chapter 88
[The pledge I made entails the confirmation of the results of the negotiations and cooperating in the subjugation of the Black Rain once the King agrees and makes a pledge to our terms. If the result becomes otherwise, my contract with you will be null and void, but…]
“Ugh, this is a situation where no condition is impossible to fulfill. But if it does become impossible, then I’ll graciously give up because I didn’t read the situation well enough.”
The “pledge” is a grimoire inscribed with magic that uses the consciousness of the person who made the oath to inflict a physical penalty the moment they perceive even the slightest violation of the pledge.
However, if for some reason the pledge itself is perceived as invalid without any fault, then the contract magic inscribed in the soul will disappear.
Now, I wonder what will happen…
……………
………
…
The Royal Head Magician was reporting to the King in the audience room, which was bathed in the afternoon sunshine.
“King Alexius, a letter has arrived from the Lord of Ferias this morning.”
“…Is that what I think it is?”
“Yes, we have received a letter recognizing that area as a sanctuary. However, there is a note attached that permits the residents of Viel village to enter the forest on the premise that their livelihood will be directly affected by the designation, but…”
Alexius, who looked a little pensive, brushed back his golden hair and smiled widely.
“Well it was originally a forest inhabited by monsters that the nearby residents, with the exception of some adventurers, can enter anyway. In other words, even if it becomes a sanctuary, it won’t change anything for those who live there even with that supplementary rule.”
“You have a point, Sire.”
“…Hmm I wonder what the Cardinal would think about that?
There is only one appointed Cardinal in each country and he has the power to represent the Pope to designate a part of his jurisdiction into a sanctuary. Hence, if the Cardinal objects to the additional condition, then the matter in question will not push through.
It has already been two weeks since the first outbreak of the Bleeding Disease started and affected a huge number of people. Three weeks was the standard period for the Bleeding Disease to enter its final stages, but even under the present circumstances, people were beginning to die of illness as early as possible, especially the children and the elderly who were not strong enough.
They had to avoid wasting more time in the present situation.
“… I just checked with him and it seems he is alright with it as long as Alvesta of the Black Rain will be defeated. During that time, he also reminded me that we had to cooperate with other things as well.”
“Hmph, does he want to be the next Pope?”
“Perhaps… In any case, I have already secured the Letter of Sanctuary Designation from the Cardinal.”
During the audience, the Cardinal’s letter of Sanctuary Designation, the Feudal Lord’s letter of Sanctuary recognition, and lastly, the King’s letter of recognition and appointment of the central part of Easteria forest as a sanctuary were gathered together.
”Now it’s just a matter of whether the silver Kobold will approve of the supplementary conditions, but I find it quite worrisome.”
“He and the other Kobolds have saved the residents of Viel village from a band of thieves before, so I think it should be fine with him…”
Alexius seemed a bit delighted as he responded to the Head Magician’s noncommittal statement.
“It can’t be helped, I am finally going to meet the silver Kobold after all.”
“… It’s not just mere curiosity, is it?”
“…Of course.”
Thus, it was decided that King Alexius would receive the strange, silver Kobold.
