The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?), Vol. 6 by Toru Toba and Falmaro

Author:Toru Toba and Falmaro [Toru Toba, Falmaro]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Yen On
Published: 2021-04-22T00:00:00+00:00

Rodolphe was going to carry the Rainbow Crown away from the island.

Days had passed since his naval fleet had sunk into the sea. With nowhere else to turn—unable to even lock himself away in his manor—this had been his last resort.

“Sir Rodolphe, we’re ready.”

“Right…”

He was going to take an emergency route that he’d prepared in case anything went awry. It was a cave that led to the ocean. A small escape boat bobbed in the waters before him.

This would be his ticket out.

“Damn Legul… I won’t forget this…!” Rodolphe muttered as he got in the boat.

It was humiliating. He’d lost years of accumulated military power and, essentially, his title. His situation looked bleak now that his fortune was all but lost.

The one thing that kept him from losing all hope was the precious Rainbow Crown in the box he was holding.

With this, I can start over…even if I lose everything else.

He gripped the box tightly. This Rainbow Crown roused Rodolphe’s heart, although he had nothing. It acted as a final lifeline.

“Let us get going.”

The boat set off slowly.

The cave led to the southwest sector of the island. The waters here were shallow, and any large vessel heavy enough to sink deep in the water was unable to pass. There were numerous reefs, and any ship that tried to enter unawares was almost guaranteed to run aground. Even Legul and the two Kelil couldn’t approach it. Attempting to sail through these waters on a cloudy, starless night was basically suicide.

And so that was the path Rodolphe would take.

I know this place like the back of my hand. So do my men. Even if no stars are out, we’ll be able to navigate the reef with our experience and the lighthouse.

They emerged from the cave and entered the reef as he’d expected, passing through without incident. They would have to stay alert and watch out for enemy patrols. How could the group avoid them?

Even a blockade has limits. If we can weave between the guards and break through—

Rodolphe’s mind was racing.

“…Hmm?”

Something about the sight before him felt off.

“What…?”

It was strange. Everything was going according to plan, but something didn’t feel right. He wasn’t sure why, but his seafaring experience was setting off alarm bells in his head.

Rodolphe looked around him. The inky ocean. A cloudy sky. The glow of the lighthouse visible from the other side of the sea. Everything passed through his field of vision—until he noticed the thing he dreaded.

“Stop the boat! Now!” he barked.

The sailor controlling the boat jolted.

A moment later, something rocked the boat.

“GWAGH—?!”

Almost everyone in the boat was launched off, plummeting straight into the sea. Rodolphe clung to the vessel, clutching the box containing the Rainbow Crown for dear life.

Then he saw that the boat was in the air, a jagged rock piercing through the floorboards.

“A reef?! Why is that here?!” one of the sailors cried out in anguish.

They’d crossed these waters more times than they could count. The seafarers all swore the reef hadn’t been there before.

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