Sent to Another World! - Chapter 26

Carm, Dean, and Louise were engaged in a discussion.
“What! So Louise gave Yoshinobu the short sword?”

“Yes, I apologize even though I was present. However, we haven’t made it public, so we can retract it if necessary. Yoshinobu also seemed to have received it without understanding its significance, and he didn’t seem to be considering an engagement.”

“Hmm, Louise, do you have feelings for Yoshinobu?”
“Yes, if I were to choose, I would choose Yoshinobu.”
“Good, then we’ll have to make arrangements for your marriage. Can we prepare it soon?”
“Dear Father! Thank you so much!”

Louise’s expression, which thought she would get scolded, suddenly brightened.

“Father!”
“Don’t be so tense, Dean. It’s what your sister wishes for. It’s good for us as a family to support her.”
“But royal marriages often have political implications…”
“If that’s the case, then you should work hard. Or are you going to be the tool that we need to gather supporters for the family?”

“And besides, you also saw his power. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if he get incorporated with the royal family.”

“… You’re right. I just need to be more firm. But how should I convey this to Yoshinobu? He probably thinks the engagement is going to be broken.”

“Louise, let’s prepare for the marriage. And you try to attract Yoshinobu with your own charm.”

“Yes, Father, I will do my best!”
Louise pledged with a beaming smile.
Carm was comforted by this sight.

Several days have passed since they arrived in the capital city.

“Your Majesty, an envoy has come from the Mines Kingdom. It appears that Second Prince Lux is coming to visit.”
“From the Mines Kingdom? I wonder what it could be? Dean, Louise, you go meet Yoshinobu. Now, call the envoy here. I will receive him and inquire directly?”

Carm decided to inquire about the purpose of the visit in advance, considering the possibility of a major event.

“Your Excellency, I would like to know the reason for Prince Lux’s visit.”

“Yes! Prince Lux wishes to obtain medicine for the lung disease from a physician inside your country. We humbly ask for your assistance in fulfilling our request.”

This was news to Carm.
He had never heard of such a physician being in their country.
If there was one, he knew they would need to treat him well.

“Lung disease medicine? That disease is incurable, and our country doesn’t have any medicine for it?”
Carm was perplexed.

“No, there should be a physician who came from the Kingdom of Roland recently. Could you please search for him?”

“I see. While I haven’t heard of this person, I promise to do my best to provide the medicine if we found him.”

“Thank you.”

“And the name of this individual is…”
As Carm was about to inquire, a soldier hurriedly approached.

“Your Majesty, there’s an emergency.”

“What’s with all the commotion? You’re in front of guests. What’s happening?”

“That… It seems that soldiers from the Kingdom of Roland have crossed the border.”

“What! Dispatch the knights. Fortify the nearby towns’ defenses! Your Excellency, I apologize, but there seems to be an urgent matter. I’ll have to conclude our meeting here.”

While Carm still doubted the information, he dispatched the knights to the town near the border, Raad. It was to strengthen its defense and protect the nation’s citizens from any potential threats.