episode_0052

There are several nobles in the empire.

In this case, various frictions can arise, and there were many times when a territorial battle broke out to enforce one’s claim against the other party.

However, after the imperial power was strengthened, several laws were created to suppress territorial warfare between nobles as much as possible.

In fact, it is difficult for the emperor to be pleased with the territory war.

To put it bluntly, if there is an unlimited territorial war between nobles, one person will eventually survive, and that one person who survives will become very strong.

As a ruler, the appearance of a vassal who is too powerful is bound to be burdensome.

In addition, the consumption of human and material resources within the empire became extreme, hindering the development of the empire.

Therefore, permission from the parliament or the emperor is required to wage a territorial war.

Territorial warfare without permission is no different from illegal.

What about me… I have a position similar to that of a regent, so I don’t need to get permission from the emperor. It is free because all you have to do is submit a declaration of war to Congress.

“Are you here? Archduke?”

I smile and say hello to Chairman Charles, whom I haven’t seen in a while.

“It’s been a while. How have you been?”

The blood vessels on my forehead seem to stand out at my words.

“Do you think you had a good time?”

It looks like he still has a grudge against me for kidnapping and kidnapping last time.

“Haha. Chairman, aren’t you a pillar of the empire? I don’t know what’s going on, but God will take care of you, Chairman.”

Chairman Charles shouts loudly at my words.

“Grand Duke! Are you kidding me? You don’t remember the Archduke kidnapping me?”

At those words, I bow my head obediently with a serious expression and apologize.

“I apologize for that. At that time, I just wanted to prevent an unnecessary war in Romania and did my best.”

No matter what, Chairman Charles is a patriot and only stood up to me for the sake of the Empire.

He speaks as if he doesn’t like my behavior.

“You rationalize your actions like that, but you ignored the Imperial Diet and insulted the imperial family. I can’t forgive you like that, so please just leave.”

At the firm order to congratulate the guests, I take out the declaration of war from my arms and place it in front of Chairman Charles.

“I understand. I’ll just leave now.”

Chairman Charles says after looking at the white envelope I took out.

“This?”

“This is a declaration of war. I submitted it to Congress.”

Charles frowns.

“You seem like a hypocrite…”

I shrug my shoulders at that.

You hypocrite. I also agree that my actions now are no different from those of a hypocrite.

“We will disclose it during the plenary session today. So, please hurry and get out of my room.”

I come out and see Charles frowning.

***

Imperial lawmakers belonging to the territory where the Grand Duke declared war are gathered in one place.

About 5 lawmakers.

The Reichstag is not just about reviewing and promulgating laws.

A place where diplomacy takes place at a slightly higher level.

Until just a few weeks ago, they had been fervently courting the Archduke, the head of the anti-emperor faction, but they were fearful after being completely ignored, but now they are full of confidence.

Several of them sit at the table with cigars in their mouths, and one person opens his mouth with a bright smile.

“Ha, the young lion cub declared war on us without even knowing the subject.”

An old man laughs and responds to those words.

“You’re like a childish kid who doesn’t know anything. Maybe it’s because I’m young, but I feel like I can’t even cover my urine.”

-Haha!

One by one, people burst out laughing at those words.

“That’s right. The young lion has no idea who is behind us, so he is acting so arrogantly.”

“Who is not? A war on something that isn’t as strong as Valorant? Perhaps because I have never been to a battlefield in my life, I think war is too easy.”

“Haha!”

They smile brightly and speak as if they will easily win the war.

“But do you know who the Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-Air Force is?”

“Well? There is no Valorant and no Ellen. Who is the commander in chief?”

“It is said that Agrippa is the one who became engaged to Princess Mary.”

“If he is engaged to Princess Mary… isn’t he a commoner? I heard you were the top graduate of the military academy?”

Someone laughs at those words.

“So, aren’t you a kid who has never fought in a war?”

“That’s right. Hehe… It looks like the historic Ryan family will meet the wrong head and end up losing money.”

“Puhaha! That won’t work! Shouldn’t we treat Princess Mary with great affection so that the historic Ryan family lineage will not be lost?”

At those words, the lawmakers present begin to smile lasciviously one by one.

“Hey! Princess Mary would prefer to spend a night with noble nobles like us rather than commoners.”

The man in the corner who had been listening to them for a while opens his mouth.

“Now is not the time to laugh leisurely like this.”

The lawmakers turned their heads to the words that cooled the lewd atmosphere.

“No. Rep. Franken? What do you mean? Are you saying we are going to lose to that lion cub?”

“How can we lose when we have His Highness Ioannes who has given us great support?”

Rep. Franken sighs and says those words.

“Of course, King Ioannes looks after us, but the army of the Grand Duchy is the best in the empire.”

The other lawmakers burst out laughing at those words.

“That was the same when Valorant was alive. Now Valorant is dead, and the giant army that the Grand Duchy is proud of cannot leave Roman. In addition, I heard that the Grand Duchy currently has no more than 30,000 elite soldiers.”

In fact, everyone here knows that the main force cannot be moved because 10,000 giant troops and elite soldiers are stationed there to protect the large city of Roman.

We won’t know if they join, but the world is assessing that the Grand Duchy is doing something crazy by sealing its own right hand and waging war.

“That’s right, compared to that, we have 50,000 elite soldiers and 30,000 soldiers made up of mercenaries. How can we lose?”

“But the Archduke is not a fool. It bothers me that war was declared in this situation.”

“Fhaha! Rep. Franken, I have too many worries. He must have killed Valorant and went on a rampage thinking he had become Valorant. Our masters will take care of it anyway, so let’s not worry about it and just drink.”

-Cheers~!

As he said that, the lawmakers giving the toast became extremely drunk.

***

-Quick!

“You! Is it true that war was declared?”

Theodora roughly opens my office.

“Yes. I gave Chairman Charles a declaration of war this morning. Did you hear it quickly?”

I smile and say to Theodora, who is grinning.

“I knew there would be war someday. If you were going to declare war, you should have told me in advance.”

They said there would be war, but never gave a specific date.

The reason is because I don’t completely trust her.

He became very close to Theodora personally and passed on sensitive information to teach her about politics, but he ultimately kept secret the information about when war would start.

One is how to raise the funds needed for the fertilizer research project she is planning, and later, when she stands alone.

I’m just providing you with some sensitive information to help you figure out how to get the money you need.

Second, it would be difficult if such sensitive information were to leak to the enemy.

If she entered the enemy, whether intentionally or not, new variables might arise, so I blocked her at the source.

Well… to be exact, I don’t believe it.

I trust no one in politics except Agrippa and Mary.

No, there was no obligation to inform the emperor when the Grand Duchy would go to war in the first place.

I shrug and draw a line.

“This is the Grand Duchy’s business. It’s not something the emperor should interfere with.”

Theodora purses her lips and trembles at my words, then speaks with difficulty.

“Uh… How can you say that?”

at that time.

-smart!

[His Majesty the Grand Duke. A guest has arrived.]

I answer Lucius’ voice.

“Take them to the living room and tell them that I will be there soon.”

Saying that, he stands up and passes Theodora.

“Wait a minute. I’m not finished talking yet!”

I sigh at those words.

“Theodora… I’m really sorry. Can we talk later at night? I’m a little busy with the war.”

No joke, I’m really busy.

In addition to winning this war, we must prepare for a big meal.

“First of all… there is a guest here now, so let’s talk later.”

I pass by her shaking shoulders and head to the living room.

Lucius follows me into the living room.

There, I greet Carol and Rebecca, whom I haven’t seen in a while, and greet them warmly.

“How have you been?”

Carol nods her head at my words.

“We got along well. How has your Majesty been?”

I smile a little at those words.

“Well, I’m living because I can’t die.”

It’s true. It’s amazing that I’m still alive, working overtime every day.

How many hours did you sleep today? Did you sleep for 2 hours?

Lucius comes home late every day, and it doesn’t make sense for me, as a superior, to leave work first, so I help Lucius with his work, and when I see him leave, I go to my room, finish my work, and then fall asleep.

“Push… Your Highness, did you get the joke?”

Rebecca spoke with a smile and I spoke with a serious face.

“It’s true. It’s amazing that the human body can survive all night like this. Well, I’ll stop here to say hello… How about the commercial association and bank you founded last time?”

I entrusted the management of the company created under my borrowed name to Carol.

“It has a certain assortment… but the distribution network does not exist at all for it to be called a trading company.”

I nod my head at those words.

“It doesn’t matter. I have no intention of making money through commerce anyway.”

When I extend my right hand toward Lucius, Lucius hands a document into my hand.

I am warning you in advance that this is a document that contains sensitive content and could cause serious trouble if leaked.

“This is confidential information. Please keep in mind that you must not reveal anything anywhere.”

So I explain my plan to them.

***

Bastard… How dare you talk to me like that?

Debian ignored me and left the office.

He glares at the chair he always sits on.

Just wait and see… Debian.

Whatever happens later, I will be the first to discuss it with you.