The King and Roa (8): The Council Dances (4)

Zackhart-sama's support was significant. Seeing this as the moment to decide, the Knight Order commanders began voicing their support one after another.

Even Bexstadt-sama, commander of the Fifth Knight Order, whom I was especially worried about, raised no objections.

There was a major shift among the civil officials, too. More and more of them began voicing their agreement, albeit cautiously, on the grounds that if an exceptional diplomat like Saifa-sama found the plan reasonable, it must be worth considering.

The problem was the Nobles' Council. All five of its representatives were still glaring at us with bitter expressions. One of them turned on Bexstadt-sama.

"The Fifth Knight Order is on the front lines against the Empire! And its commander accepts an alliance so readily? Have you lost your nerve?!"

"What did you say?!"

It wasn't Bexstadt-sama who lost his temper, but Zackhart-sama. He kicked back his chair and stood, then moved to confront the noble who had spoken.

"W-w-what? Are you going to resort to violence?!"

"Depending on your answer, I can't say what might happen to you... Hm? What is it, Bexstadt? Let go."

In Zackhart-sama's line of sight stood Bexstadt-sama, who had risen and grabbed his wrist...