Odd Eye's

Part 19's. Podium Disscusion

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"No need to worry, everything will go well. If you think badly, the results will be bad too. Positive thinking shapes the spirit and clear thinking." Hanaya nodded. Although Brianna uttered in a flat tone, Hanaya began to get used to it slowly. Last night's sincerity triggered a lot of change.

Brianna is a person other than father and mother who desperately wants her to be happy and successful.

"Where are mom and dad?"

"The lady is out and the master seems to be having some business in Vilanc"

"Lately mom's been out a lot, huh?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Hanaya nodded her head spurring her step out. Today she wore a simple yellow dress collared in a green jewel flank, matching silk scarves, a hat as well as a light green hand fan.

A little nervous Hanaya looked at Brianna, asking for a bit of strength "All will be well. If miss pleases I'll come"

"No!" Sergeh Hanaya fast

"I'll do it myself" at least he wants to try everything without Brianna as the foundation.

"Really!" Hanaya. He had vowed to stand alone slowly. It feels weird without Brianna.

"I have no doubt, just worry. No need to push, give arguments that you can,"

"Yes. I'll try."

"Good luck." With the farewell, Hanaya was led by a horse carriage to the residence of Duke Nestra. Apparently Brianna handed in an invitation to get an official invitation.

Rozetta didn't explain it yesterday.

During the journey, Hanaya continued to inhale gulps of nervousness. There are other things that increase his nervousness. Javier's there. Always participate in the Podium Discussion. Brianna included that man rarely interrupts opinions, only people with strong opinions will be condemned.

Maybe that's why Rozetta didn't tell him. Hanaya feels Rozetta is unsure of her abilities. Although it is natural to doubt. Because after all, the daughter of a troublemaker must be difficult to enter the Podium Discussion. At least Rozetta's goodwill to strengthen his roots among the nobility was brilliant.

So far luck has been on his side.

Taking a deep breath, Hanaya could not help but be amazed at the residence of Duke Nestra. Only slightly different design and luxury and grandeur compared to the palace. It's much more elegant than his house. The waiter led him to where the Podium Discussion took place, passing through the hallway and ending at the end of the Duke Nestra residence.

As soon as his name was announced all eyes were staring at him. There are all kinds of reactions. Confusion, hatred, anger, and pleasure. The rest neutral.

Rozetta is at the front end of the bench. Gave her a smile. Javier and Xavier are in the back corner like observers.

From his gaze Hanaya felt Javier wanted her to do her best. Duke Nestra entered shortly after he took his place.

"There are no rules, but violence is forbidden. Entering personal affairs is also not accepted." he explained in front of everyone.

"Topic this time was a truce between Utopia and the northern state of Welsey. Is it beneficial or harmful to Utopia? What steps should the emperor take to stabilize the region?"

This topic, for the past 5 years became a contradiction. The deadline for the ceasefire is this year.

Clearly, Duke Nestra wanted to find the best solution. Between igniting fire or making peace.

Even so judging by the reaction of this entire room, everyone wanted a war.

"Of course, if we attack within this year, the whole of Welsey will belong to Utopia. The sudden enlargement of the territory will be very profitable!"

This opinion is too general. For the ambitious of course this is beneficial, but for the other party this is a catastrophe.

Many aspects to be considered. Attacking blindly without a plan is tantamount to igniting a deeper hostility.

"Right, after the coronation the Emperor could launch an attack. If storming without warning the victory will be ours" the other, very ambitious, said. It was obvious that he did not think about the risks of that opinion.

"War! The war! The war!" The crowd became uncontrollable.

"That's an unsubstantiated act. In addition, Utopia will pay the penalty if this fails" Rozetta said.

"Not if we attack first"

Although Utopia had reached peace during the truce, unfortunately some of the suburbs that were far from the imperial center or remote and yet neutral ownership rights had always been a war arena.

"I agree with Lady Rozetta. The truce was contained in a document with a signature. Attacking first will only create penalties also dirty the history of Utopia. Our honor is at stake!"

"What if we ask the latest member's opinion? Lady Viviana, what do you think?" Duke Nestra's question too which suddenly made Hanaya blink in surprise, digesting the situation.

Examining Duke Nestra's face. There was a faint smile, but his eyes flashed. Looks like this question was designed for him - see how well he deserves to be in this room.

"I think the truce benefits both sides"

"Give details of the loss if Utopia ignites war" Hanaya. The question came too suddenly. His intention was to answer neutrally to buy time. This issue needs deep thought.

The guy in the right corner of the front bench, it looks like he's sir Marcus, the guy who likes to make mistakes.

If Hanaya answers without basis or recklessness. Public opinion will strike back at him, this is dangerous for his future position.

In all aspects, the Queen must be in balance with the Emperor.

"Sending out warriors would only be futile. Distance too far. If the soldiers are sent after the coronation it should be winter. There must be a lot of preparation. While the distance is too far it is not possible to bring a lot of food supplies, if the climate temperature is too high the food supply will freeze. The risk of developing hypothermia will be greatly increased and there is no place to warm yourself

"There are some small villages, soldiers can stop there"

Hanaya took a breath. This defense was too weak to drop his thoughts "Think of their response. Without the guarantees of both empires, and the scene of the war only increased their vigilance. They would definitely not give any help when they saw the soldiers clothes. Masquerading? Small villages have a small population. It is not difficult to memorize all the members of the village. Foreigners will only be rejected, in the worst case it may be the victim of robbery or murder"

"Then our soldiers can slaughter them"

"Cutting? It will only ignite the fire because what we seek is an ally. If the news spread to other villages their vigilance would be doubled. It would add to their distrust, as well as contaminate the name of Utopia and would greatly benefit Welsey. Welsey will take the opportunity to propose an alliance deal, the whole war zone will probably accept that"

"One mistake ruined the whole plan. Didn't the truce happen to buy time?"

"Then what do you think is enough to benefit Utopia?" This time Javier asked. The thin smile on his lips ransacked Hanaya's heart. Luckily he was still aware of the situation.

There's no time to blush. This is not a time of longing. Except to gather strength.

"After the official coronation of the Emperor, sending food aid, helping with reconstruction would bring the people's attention to the Utopia. We might be able to launch an alliance agreement"

Silent. This opinion seems strong enough. Then Madelin's voice sounded "A strong, but overly callous, opinion piece

"Sorry reproaching. But this is much more profitable. Have you ever heard that the heart is the weakest part of man ? Paying attention will relieve anger and discard the perspective of war victims of indifference arising from prolonged war. This benefits Utopia on all sides"

Madelin. No, it's not a satisfied smile. There was dissatisfaction in Hanaya's opinion.

"If so, Utopia would need billions of gold pieces for that. What if they ask for more? We are stable but imports will stop if it is focused first. Every item sent in and out is the heart of Utopia. Expenditures will be greater than income. How do you handle that?"

Hanaya. Breathe in. If Brianna had been - no ! he can't give up. Think of something Hanaya!

"It wouldn't be a problem if the empire focused on projects that made huge profits like gems and wheat would never stop being exported. The results of the effort can be used for that"

"Do you think business owners would agree that easily?" The more intensive this debate the weaker the gap. And Madelin is too intelligent to strike at this weakness.

"No. But the empire could use the proceeds of the business tax to supply aid and reconstruction, the lack of funds could be covered with a tax on gems and wheat that became a supporter. If we focus on areas near the Welsey border, we could benefit a lot

"Welsey may have made peaceful alliances around them due to the vacancy of the emperor's position" again and again. Madelin and her aggressive opinions were so strong that Hanaya herself was overwhelmed.

But his thinking spun rapidly "If so focus on the area within the reach of Utopia. The nobles might race to send supplies to raise their image. The Empire can take advantage of this. Pressing spending and expanding territory"

This.... Everyone in the room was stunned, even Duke Nestra himself was amazed.

There's ! There was someone else in this empire who was able to rival his daughter.

The more in the corner the stronger Viviana's opinion. Who would have thought, the girl who became the center of bad rumors in her past 18teen years of life could explain things so easily?

Starting from politics to economics. Two of the hardest social topics to easily describe?

Viviana's first appearance in a collection of nobles in fact instilled her charm strongly.

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