The Ideal Sponger Life: Volume 14 [Parts 1 to 5] by Tsunehiko Watanabe

Author:Tsunehiko Watanabe
Language: eng
Format: epub

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The next day, just as Nazeema had implied, Zenjirou met with Prince Largo.

“Your Majesty, allow me to offer my thanks for visiting our country,” he greeted.

“Not at all, Prince Largo. This has been a fruitful visit for me as well.”

As Bruno left the throne and Josep ascended, Largo’s official position had changed as well, from prince to royal brother. In accordance with that, his influence within the country seemed to have changed as well. Those who had been close to him as a “potential next king” despite his lower position in the line of succession had distanced themselves. Additionally, seeing his authority remain unchanged even after his opponent Josep had risen to the throne, he was seen as having a stable powerbase, so others grew closer.

From Zenjirou’s perspective, “prince” or “royal brother” were both royal positions to be addressed as either “prince” or “highness,” so it didn’t feel like much had changed.

When the prince sat down on the sofa opposite him, the first thing he brought up was perhaps the most natural topic—his nephew.

“I offer my apologies once more for Francesco causing a nuisance in Capua. If you have any complaints, bring them to me and I will deal with them as quickly as possible.”

“Perish the thought,” Zenjirou replied.

Largo spoke seriously despite the diplomatic disagreement from Zenjirou. “If he truly is not making a nuisance of himself, then I ask that you take care. That is an omen that he will soon be causing an even greater bother.”

“I will,” Zenjirou replied instinctively at the intense look in Largo’s eyes.

In fact, while Zenjirou was not aware of it, Francesco was just completing his enchantment magic tool, so Largo’s words were right on the mark. Regardless, they moved on to the main topic.

“I assume you have heard from Lady Shura and Lady Nazeema?” Largo asked.

“I have not,” Zenjirou said, shaking his head. “All I have heard is that both dukes have indicated their support of what you wish to discuss.”

“I see...” He fell into silent contemplation for a moment before abruptly speaking again. “The truth is, we wish to purchase a great many jewels from Capua in the near future. I will making the purchase, but the two dukedoms will actually be the ones using them.”

Zenjirou twitched at his statement. “The jewels” referred to the marbles that served as a medium for enchantments. Their existence was openly known among both countries’ royal families. So the statement essentially meant that Largo would be making many magic tools and providing them to the Elehalieucco and Reiferon families.

The clarity with which they were stating this meant that they were unlikely to use the marbles for anything particularly suspicious, but Zenjirou would still need to confirm that.

“The jewels? I do have the rights to some of them, but the final decision rests with Her Majesty Queen Aura. I would be willing to discuss the matter with that understanding if that is acceptable to you?” Zenjirou said, adding this restriction.

“We have taken that into account,” Largo replied, nodding in understanding.

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