The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 377: Shoulder Crushing

Chapter 377: Shoulder Crushing

Alright, this should do it.

After several trials and errors, I finally completed my letter to Duke Reinfeld.

At first, I wrote so many roundabout sentences like [It would be great if you can visit us], or [You owe me] but it just doesnt feel right.

In the first place, it would be a real problem if he doesnt come to the north. So, in the end, I just write that we are dealing with a lot of troubles here and would like his help.

Sebas. Dispatch an urgent messenger to Thale, deliver this letter to Finn. While you are there tell Marquis Greisners Dragon Knights to come here too.

As you command, sir.

If I take too much time, Lize-aneue may arrive first.

Im sure that Aneue has received the order but its her we are talking about here. She will surely write a reply to Father and arrange things at her end before coming here.

Preparing the necessary forces, the war with the Dominion, and the cleanup afterward. We are asking a lot from her.

However, she will definitely come.

The Dominion is where the Crown Prince died.

For Lize-aneue, it is a country she has a score to settle with. She wouldnt leave it to others and since Father knows that, he decided to entrust the invasion to her.

Alright..lets move on to the letters for the nobles here.

Because I slept all day lately, I am getting stiff just by writing a single letter.

However, I cant afford to not do it.

Lets do my best to let the work flow properly.

I went to my desk with that intention.

After I vigorously wrote letters to the northern aristocrats, I sank down on the desk.

As expected, that was really tiring..

Al! Im done!

Elna barged into the room without a knock.

I kinda knew who it was before the door was opened from the footsteps though.

Leave it over there.

What? Dont tell me that you are tired just from writing letters?

Exactly. But what of it?

Unbelievable.you should try to act more like all the diligent workers out there you know.

People have their own pace. I put a lot of care into my letters you know. Unlike a certain someone.

What are you trying to say!?

I meant literally what I said though?

As I replied while leaning down on the desk, my ear was pulled up.

Correct that.

I refuse.

Ara? Is that so?

Elna smiled and walked behind me.

She placed her hand on my shoulder with a terrifying smile.

And.

Ouch Ouch!!?? That hurts! Ouch! I told you that it hurt right!?

Your shoulder is quite stiff huh. Let me loosen it up for you! You can thank me too, you know?

You are not loosening! You are crushing it! STOP! MY SHOULDER!!!

Shoulder rubbing properly is not something so simple.

I screamed as my shoulder was being crushed.

Hearing my scream, Char entered the room in a hurry.

Whats going on!?

Char.Help

Im only giving you a shoulder massage so dont act like you are the victim alright?

GYAHHH!!

Perhaps she doesnt like that I am asking for Chars help, Elnas grip increased in strength.

The pain was too much that I bent my back and tried to twist my body away but Elnas grip never loosened.

Seeing me like that, Char tries to help me.

Is, is this not going overboard?

Its alright. This much is fine.

But

He will skimp on his work if you spoil him so you definitely shouldnt let him have his way you know.

even so, I think that you shouldnt hurt him.

Char replied.

The twos eyes intersected.

If you dont know I will tell you. I am Als childhood friend. I know how to handle him better than anyone else. Can you not interfere?

Oh, I see. So you are the childhood friends who almost killed him several times from the story.

Wha..!? Al!? What did you tell her!?

I was only stating the facts..

You changed it to suit your story right!? It was only one time that you almost died you know!?

Almost dying once is plenty enough! If you dont loosen your strength a bit, Al will break you know!

Char plunges at Elna and tries to peel her hand off me.

However, Elnas hand doesnt even budge.

Can you let go of my hand? Im still in the middle of my massage.

You might not know because you are from the Brave house but the act of inflicting severe pain on someones shoulder is not called a massage you know.

You are trying to say that I am ignorant of the world?

No, not at all. Im just simply thinking that you might be a little lacking in the common sense department.

Elna took her hand off my shoulder.

I thought that my shoulder was a goner.

After confirming that my shoulder is still there, I nervously looked back.

Char and Elna were glaring at each other with a smile on their faces. I dont know what they are doing but I only have one way to describe the situation. Their faces are smiling but their atmosphere is definitely not.

When cold sweat started to run down my back.

The door was gently opened.

The tea is ready

It was a cheerful voice that didnt match the tense atmosphere of the room.

The one who entered the room was Finne who was carrying a set of tea.

Finne didnt seem to care about the tingling atmosphere between the two and began to prepare the black tea she brought.

The tea leaves in the north are a little different than the ones in the Imperial Capital. Being so close to their production area really makes all the difference, isnt it. I have prepared sweets as well so lets take a break.

Y, Yeah..Im saved.

Jeez.

Perhaps due to Finnes my-pace power, Elna left my side first.

It seems that she doesnt want to start a fight in front of Finne.

With Elna stepping back, Char also withdrew.

During that time, Finne prepared tea for everyone.

Here, Al-sama.

Thanks. Its been a while since I get to drink your tea, Finne.

Thats true. Al-sama was busy with a lot of things after all.

Apparently, Finne is dismissing the events so far as my busy period.

After handing me the tea, Finne also served it to Elna.

Elna-sama was amazing, you know, Al-sama. She quickly set the invasion route and figured out the necessary force to accomplish it. The people of the mansion who gave us the information on the Dominion were amazing as well.

That was fast work huh.

O, Obviously right? Dont group me together with you, Al.

Saying so, Elna turned away.

Shes probably glad to be praised.

After looking at Elna with a smile, Finne handed Char her tea.

Please.

Thank you very much.

Charlotte-san is Duke Lowensteins granddaughter. My father told me that he rode with him to the battlefield several times, it seems that they have a personal relationship with each other as well.

Is that the case? It is the first time I hear it. Ojii-sama didnt talk much about himself after all.

An excellent person often doesnt talk much about themselves. My father also lamented in the letter that his loss was regrettable. The Kleinert house is moving to support the north. If there is anything that we can help with, please feel free to consult us. We will do anything we can to help.

Im grateful. Finne-sama.

No, it is only natural. Also, can you please stop adding the honorifics? It is strange when you have already done so with Al-sama but do it with me right?

However

Please feel free to call me Finne. I will call Charlotte-san or Char-san from now on as well. If the two of us get along well, it will help with the relationship between the west and the north, no? Please think of this as doing it for your territory.

With that said, Finne winked and waited for Char to call her name.

Char was at a loss for a while but since she was told that it was for her territory, Char nervously opens her mouth.

Then..allow me to call you Finne.

You dont have to speak so politely. I would appreciate it if Char-san can treat me like you treat Al-sama.

..I understand. But I dont know how to treat girls of the same age as me. There wasnt that many around so.

Is that true? I am the same. We are unexpectedly similar arent we.

Saying so, Finne started chatting with Char.

Char also seemed like she found it easier to talk to Finne and she started to relax.

Seeing that the atmosphere is not so tense anymore was a relief.

Its nice to have Finne here.

If it had been as it was, it might have developed into a quarrel after all.

Letting Char and Elna fight is not desirable at all.

But..this already happened when Lize-aneue still isnt here yet.

Its clear that the situation will spiral out of control with Lize-aneue addition.

As I thought, I want Duke Reinfeld to come here as soon as possible.

While making that determination, I drank the tea.