Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 119: The Image of the Fievegal

Grand Prince Yaulander kos Strylaph studies the slate map of the known parts of the continent, which extends only about half way across the estimated territory of the Demon Wildlands. His hand is currently bleeding where he slammed a glass down on his desk, and two maids and a butler are standing by nervously. They're waiting for him to calm down before approaching, but they also want to make sure he gets his hand tended to quickly.

He has just received reports that Daniel, the commoner filth that embarrassed him in the Imperial Castle, is in Mattarglos negotiating a truce with the Grand Premier of the primarily-beastmen kingdom. The eastern kingdoms all have long and sordid histories, and in the past, the gatonines, boruans, shenwulves, crawdistes, and all of the other humanoids possessing beast-traits were driven into the large, but harsh lands that became Mattarglos and unified, forming a territory and later becoming an independent kingdom, though they vowed to never have a 'king' or 'emperor'. Instead, they seem to operate on a system where the Grand Premier is chosen by special conditions and a polling of the people of Mattarglos, not just their noble families. In fact, even to this day, Mattarglos does not actively broadcast merchant and aristocratic families, generally to simply spite the other kingdoms that place a heavy focus on nobility.

Mattarglos has provided soldiers to the alliance in order to defend against the demons since the war began, but if they're negotiating with Daniel, it means they are courting treason. Such negotiations should be through the Empire.

Yaulander finally looks at his hand as the pain gets to him. Blood is trickling onto the map, and one of the maids speaks up, "Your Majesty, please, let us take care of your hand."

He is still irritated, but he nods. He flops down into a seat as the maid instructs the other one, "Summon the doctor." She retrieves a bandage roll from nearby and approaches the Grand Prince as he stares at the map from his chair.

"If Mattarglos can defeat the otherworlder..."

The maid says nothing as she bandages his hand, keeping it from getting any worse.

There's a knock at the open door, and a different maid peeks her head in. "Your Majesty, you have received a letter."

Yaulander waves her over, and he receives the message. He recognizes the seal immediately, and it causes him to flinch. He looks at the maid wrapping his hand. She's just finishing, and she takes a step back. "The doctor will be with you soon, your Majesty."

"Guide him to the drawing room and inform me when he arrives. Now, leave me."

She bows even lower. "Yes, your Majesty." She quickly leaves the room, followed by the butler. Yaulander reads the letter.

"[Greetings Young Majesty,

Many great opportunities have arisen now that the otherworlder has spread his forces. He is looking for citizens to move into his alleged territory, and with that, employees to serve him. It will be a challenge, but it should remain a priority to infiltrate the enemy castle.

We've also been spreading rumors to prevent his expansion into further territories without meeting heavy resistance. The rumors have taken root and are spreading quickly. Give it time, and his reputation will suffer, preventing him from being selective with his servants.

What we need of you at this time is simple. Having proven their effectiveness, we need you to gain control of the summoning device and the methodology employed to summon otherworlders for our use.

It seems Empress Sundenelle is seriously considering an amicable relationship with the otherworlder Daniel. Do not try to leverage your status as suitor, or the delicate balance could be broken.