Chapter 82: High Earl Mizuho

Plot
As Wend's group heads to High Earl Mizuho Country they have encountered some patrols that are looking for them, but Katharina has killed the pursuers with the Wind Cutter spell. While travelling Wend asks Therese about High Earl Mizuho Country and the explanation that she gives makes Wend think the country is just like feudal Japan. The culture, clothing, structures and government all match that of Japan. When the Empire was expanding it kept attacking the High Earl Mizuho Country to take it over, but each time the Empire suffered heavy losses and had to abandon the campaign. The Empire feared that the High Earl Mizuho Country would join the Helmut Kingdom so they made an agreement that the High Earl Mizuho Country will be part of the Empire, but will be self governed. Therese decides that they will seek the High Earl Mizuho Country to become one of their allies as Duke Nürnberg sees them as a hindrance and wants to unify the country plus he discriminates against all the other ethic groups.

Duke Nürnberg is sitting the throne and he is happy his coup so far has been successful. He has killed all the prince electors except Therese and is discussing the next plan with one of his retainers. He believes Therese will gather the forces in the north to oppose him and since he has imprisoned many nobles their families will side with him to keep their family members safe.

King Helmut and his advisors are discussing the sudden loss of magic communication with the Kingdoms northern border and the cashing of magic airship in the north. They are unsure of what is happening in the Urquhart Holy Empire and for now Wend and his party will be on there own.

Wend and his party arrive in the Mizuho Country and are met by Teruaki Muraki and he informs them they are aware of the situation in the Empire. He takes them to meet the High Earl. Much to their surprise he agrees to join forces with them as Duke Nürnberg has already arrested Mizuho citizens in the country and seized their property. Wend and his group join them as mercenaries as Wend wants to destroy the magic toll that is blocking magic flight and communication. They make plans to raise their armies and the High Earl tells them to stay the night before they head to the Phillip Dukedom.

Characters
Wendelin von Benno Baumeister

Elise Katharina von Hohenheim

Wilmal Etol von Asgahan

Katharina Linda von Waigel

Louise Yorande Aorelia Oufelbeik

Iina Suzane Hirenbrant

Erwin von Arnim

Burkhart Ringstat

Klimt Kristoff von Armstrong

Burkhart Ringstat

Therese Sigrid von Philip

Ebbo

Barthold

Max Erhart Armin von Nürnberg

King Helmut

Teruaki Muraki

Echo

Ienori Kira Mizuho

High Earl Mizuho

Locations
Urquhart Holy Empire

Mizuho Country