Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight Volume 4 by Hyougetsu

Author:Hyougetsu [HYOUGETSU]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2019-05-28T00:00:00+00:00

Now that I knew Eleora’s intentions, I had to reassess my options. Asking Welheim to join our Commonwealth now was like asking them to commit suicide. Even if we wanted to send them aid, our troops wouldn’t be able to cross the Fetid Wastes in time. They were too big a buffer zone. But I couldn’t afford to station a garrison in Welheim permanently either. There were too many cities we needed to protect, and not enough troops. No matter how I sliced it, we wouldn’t be able to protect Welheim. And trying to spread my reach past what was in my means to protect was dangerous. If anything, letting Welheim go here would make it easier to reclaim when the time was right.

“Sir Kurst, is the liberation army messenger still here?”

“Y-Yes. He said he won’t leave until he gets a reply to his letter.”

That settles it.

“Sir Kurst.”

“Yes?”

“Surrender to the liberation army.”

“Huh!?”

I added in the most sincere voice possible, “The Southern Commonwealth sees Welheim as a sworn ally. But as things stand, it would be difficult for us to protect Welheim were the liberation army to attack.”

Kurst understood that as well. He nodded silently. But I still had more to say.

“The cities currently occupied by the liberation army see Welheim as an ally as well. If you acquiesce to their demands, they’ll treat you well.”

“You’re right, of course... but won’t that make things difficult for the Commonwealth?”

Of course. But I’ll get back at that scary princess soon enough, don’t you worry. I smiled bitterly and said, “I’m not so brazen as to claim Welheim as an ally and then expose my ally to danger I can’t protect them from. In the end, I’m just a coward.”

That wasn’t wrong. If I were bolder, things would be a lot easier. Unsure of how to interpret my words, Kurst looked away, his eyes darting about. He doesn’t think I’m being ironic or joking or something, does he? Fortunately, Forne was here to back me up.

“They call Lord Veight the Black Werewolf King, but in truth, he’s more human than any of us. Those words were from the heart. I would be willing to swear by it.”

“I see...”

Kurst nodded to Forne then turned back to me.

“Lord Veight.”

“What is it?”

“It appears I misjudged you... No, misjudged the entire demon army.”

He smiled gently and wiped the corners of his eyes. He sure cries easily.

“Welheim will surrender to the liberation army, but we will never forget the magnanimity you showed us when we were pressed to make such a difficult choice. I swear that I, Viceroy Kurst Vaan Hornenbaum will one day repay your kindness.”

Kurst bowed deeply as he said that. Thanks. Good luck with the liberation army.

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