Chapter 45: The Conversation Between His Majesty and Father
(The narrator is Father (Theodore). The time goes back slightly to when Will and Flora were talking.)
Will has gone to meet Her Highness the Princess. I hope he can manage the conversation well.
“Theodore, I apologize for the suddenness. William-kun must be surprised.”
“No, that child is strangely mature. However, whether he can be of any help to Her Highness…”
“No, I only wish for her feelings to change even a little. I do not have excessive expectations of William-kun.”
“Even so, is Her Highness Flora that concerned about her skill?”
“Ah, there are people who speak ill of Commercial Skill, calling it merely a skill for making money, and she overheard them. She has become convinced that she is only valuable as a piece in a Political Marriage.”
“Commerce is essential for the nation, though.”
“That is true. But among the nobles, there are fools who can only see swords and Magic.” His Majesty shook his head mournfully.
“Regarding the talk of a Political Marriage, it seems she overheard someone making unnecessary comments. Since my two elder daughters have already married the princes of neighboring countries, the two younger ones do not actually need to be married off politically.”
“Is that so?”
His Majesty seemed to be deeply troubled. I hope that hearing about Will‘s great contribution with his Production Skill will help Her Highness the Princess realize that skills other than swords and Magic also have value.
“By the way, William-kun is surely a genius, but it is surprising that he has achieved such great results in such a short period of time. Is there a special reason for this?”
“I am also surprised. If there is a special reason, perhaps it is the cooperation of the Dwarves and the Elves.”
Will has told those around him that he received a Divine Revelation, but it is better not to speak of such an unconfirmed and uncertain story here. However, His Majesty shared a surprising story of his own.
“I see. Actually, I have something I wish to speak to Theodore about. I ask that you keep this strictly confidential from this point on.”
As His Majesty said that, the maids left the room. Imperial Guards summoned by the Prime Minister stood guard at the door, ensuring no one could approach.
“Now, the Albion Kingdom has a long history of about 300 years. Therefore, there are various legends, one of which is: ‘When the Power of Darkness strengthens, the Savior shall appear. The Savior shall drive away the Forces of Darkness with the power of the sword and Magic.’ Many nobles know this legend. It is also the reason why the sword and Magic are valued in our country.”
Indeed, I am familiar with it too.
“But something else has been passed down within the Royal Family. It is: ‘The Savior will assist the people with the knowledge of the Outside World.’ Putting aside the drought-resistant Wheat, the medicine and the medical tools for the infectious disease seem like things an ordinary person could not conceive. William-kun does not use the sword or Magic—could he possibly be the Savior?”
I did not know such a tradition existed.
“I cannot say. However, the one thing I can state is that William is Mary‘s and my precious son.”
“Ah, my words were insufficient. It is also passed down that the Savior reincarnates from the Outside World, so even if he were the Savior, it does not change the fact that William-kun is the child of Theodore and Mary.”
His Majesty further added that since the Savior is also said to possess the power of the sword and Magic, this is merely a possibility.
“By the way, the discussion about granting William-kun a Baronetcy in the future is not something to be concealed, so I allowed the maids to overhear it. He has achieved such great merits. Granting a Peerage is a natural course of action.”
That may be true, but obtaining a Peerage for achievements in internal affairs rather than military merit is unusual. I believe this is possible precisely because His Majesty Edgar II, known as the Wise King, understands the importance of internal affairs.
“Moreover, since you met Flora, the nobles in Winchester and the surrounding areas will likely be in an uproar.”
“Yes, I intend to depart the Royal Capital immediately tomorrow morning.”
“Ha ha ha, that would be for the best. I apologize for the trouble. Not as a reward, but you may use the Royal Lodgings in the Knight Order checkpoints along the Highway.”
Oh, that is a great kindness. If we were to stay at a normal inn, the local lord of that town would surely come calling. “I am grateful for your consideration. We will gratefully make use of it.”
