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After confirming that the Novogord army had retreated, we also set out on our way back.

As far as I remember, there were only a few small unit skirmishes and no real battles.

The enemy did not surrender or retreat due to a crushing blow. It’s just literally blurry.

However, for some reason, there was an excited atmosphere among the soldiers, as if they had achieved a great victory.

“Blood is like iron, blood is like iron, what kind of dog’s death is this! Blood is like steel, blood is like steel, what kind of dog’s death is this!!”

A somewhat eerie song that soldiers of all ages sing excitedly.

I was shocked and curious as to what that was, but it turned out to be a military song.

‘what. It’s a bit different from the Imperial Army military song my father taught me… ?’

My father, who was a member of the military, insisted that I memorize it, so I have it memorized.

Standing at the forefront and fighting for a great cause, fighting for the glory of the empire.

I know it was a military song with that kind of content, but what the soldiers actually sang was something completely different.

… I don’t know. Whatever it was, it would have been enough for the soldiers to voluntarily sing loudly.

When I heard from the soldiers next to me, they said that this was also secretly good for boosting morale.

If it’s not that damn Army Tiger, you can assume it’s any military branch.

“Prince Kael!”

When I turned my head, I saw the princess riding a horse and coming next to me.

Because I was on the move, I couldn’t give a formal courtesy and just bowed my head.

“Her Highness the Princess.”

“Have you seen our soldiers? I was just so excited!”

“Yes, Your Highness. It’s worth it because we made it back without any major damage.”

“And Prince Kael has a very large stake there.”

I don’t know if you know that the princess had a very large stake in the mess I caused.

Honestly, if the princess hadn’t just looked at me with those sparkling eyes, I wouldn’t have come forward.

“It was amazing to restore morale by launching a kite to replace the fallen meteor, but honestly, the next strategy was even more amazing. You gave the Novogord side a solid blow without fighting a single battle.”

“Hahaha. It was like that.”

“When we get back, everyone will probably talk about this incident. how is it? Aren’t you excited?”

“Hmm. To be honest, I feel more embarrassed than excited. Your Majesty.”

“Are you embarrassed? What is it?”

The princess opens her eyes wide as if she doesn’t understand what’s going on.

It was so cute that I almost burst out laughing.

Of course, you really shouldn’t do that. It’s natural.

“Her Majesty the Princess and the Corps Commander are the same. Many other people are also sharing the strategy I came up with.”

“It’s not something that floats. It’s just because it’s really great!”

“When you say that, I don’t know what to do. but… Actually, from my point of view, they were embarrassing things to even call a strategy.”

“Why? Why do you assert that?”

“We all just got lucky.”

In response to my answer, the princess looks at me in silence for a moment.

Maybe you think I’m being humble right now?

If you ask me that, my answer is a resounding ‘no.’ It was.

“I was glad that the results were good. In fact, it was under the condition that the enemy would do as I wanted. If things had gone wrong, there was a possibility that not only the operation would have failed, but even serious damage could have been suffered.”

My father, who was an important figure in the military, always said something.

When making a plan against a person, it is very dangerous and foolish to do so under the precondition that the other person behaves as you expect.

If it worked once, it means that God took pity on you and helped you, so pray and never do it again.

“There is a saying, “beginner’s luck.” Literally, I just got lucky this time. majesty. I am by no means a great person. Not even a strategist.”

I was lucky. It was really crazy good. This is true and fact.

I wanted to let the princess know that fact to lower her overly high expectations.

“Hmm. okay. Prince Kael.”

“… Your Majesty?”

“I understand.”

“Her Highness the Princess?”

I heard you know it well. But you don’t know the expression well at all?!

Rather, ‘Ah. this person. He even has humility! amazing!!’ I think he’s saying that!

*

“Beware of arrogant people. Stay away from people who think highly of themselves.”

Words from a caring father, a great head of the family, and at the same time, the great emperor of this empire.

Isabel will probably engrave those words deep in her heart for the rest of her life, even right before she dies.

In that respect, Kael, who was next to me right now, was the complete opposite of him.

“There is a saying, “beginner’s luck.” Literally, I just got lucky this time. Your Majesty.”

Everyone praised it and said it was great. The soldiers cheered and the commanders clapped.

The solemn corps commander smiled like a child and even patted his shoulder.

Even the princess herself praised her highly, so it was okay to show off a little.

But Kael did not show any such sign. Rather, he said he was embarrassed.

He said it was all just luck and looked burdened.

“I am by no means a great person. Not even a strategist.”

Maybe, really. As the saying goes, this man named Kael may not be a great person.

There is a possibility that I just got lucky and got it right. Maybe God helped me for a moment.

But, so what? What did Kael do next?

Some people boast that even luck is a skill, so much so that they become arrogant.

Even if it’s not that much, I can’t hide my excitement and I don’t know what to do because I’m so happy.

‘On the other hand, Kael, you are really cold to yourself to the point of being scary.’

For that very reason, Isabelle could not erase her fondness for Kael.

On the contrary, it became even stronger. I felt like he was a truly trustworthy person.

“Hmm. okay. Prince Kael.”

great. As you said, I wouldn’t completely rule out the possibility that it was luck.

“I understand.”

But I won’t let go of my expectations for you.

In fact, I’m even more curious. Indeed, how great will it become?

“But. Prince Kael.”

I really want to say this. To this person who just says he’s lucky.

“Luck comes only to those who deserve it.”

“Your charge?”

“And so. Lucky not once, but twice. third time. If they keep coming like that… Can we really call that luck? Rather, isn’t that the real ability?”

Saying that, Isabelle smiled brightly at Kael.

*

This place, three days away by horseback from the islands, is the Baekryeong of the Berthier Empire.

Is it because he resembles Cho, who stayed by the emperor’s side as a loyal vassal and military commander?

Until now, the number of great military figures produced from Imperial Baekryeong was very large.

The current owner of this place, Arthur Klauwitz von Berthier, also did the same.

As a well-known military officer, he was active in many battlefields and later became famous as a commander.

Since then, he has retired from active duty due to his age and is working hard as the owner of the Klauwitz family.

Yes. The current owner of the Berthier estate and the Klauwitz family is the Imperial White.

Therefore, all official correspondence coming here must be checked first by him.

It can be said to be a natural right as the head of the family and a member of the Empire.

“No, miss. If this happens and the head of the family finds out, it will be a really big problem.”

Thanks to this, the Klauwitz family’s butler was sweating right now.

“Give it to me quickly. That’s a letter related to Kael.”

“It’s not a personal letter, it’s from the War Department. If I give it to the head of the family, won’t you soon find out the news from inside anyway? If you have just a little patience-”

“The news about my brother is right in front of my eyes, so how can I wait! Give it to me, butler! Quickly!”

“Lady!!”

A girl who snatches a letter from the butler’s hand and runs away without even looking back.

It looks like a squirrel snatching an acorn and disappearing between the trees.

Because it happened so quickly, the butler stood there unable to say anything.

Then, when I feel the presence of others, I look behind me.

“Go, matriarch.”

There, Berthier Imperial Bag was clicking his tongue.

“Sorry, sorry. The head of the family. I quickly… .”

“Together, deacon. I don’t know about anything else, but I’m the type of kid who rushes past everything that has to do with my brother.”

“Still, this is a letter from the Ministry of War addressed to the Empire.”

“It’s not something to look at and throw away. I’ll bring it to you when I see it all. I am rather worried that there is no story about Kael in that letter.”

“Ah.”

“If it really happens, how disappointed will that guy be.”

From a young age, my daughter followed her older brother, who was six years older than her, very much.

I thought it might be a bit excessive, but I thought it would get better later.

But why? Even though I’m getting older and already turning 15, I’m still looking forward to it.

‘Like when I first sent Kael to the training camp. Same thing when I sent him to war. ‘It wasn’t like I was crying and crying and asking why I hate my brother so much.’

The relationship between siblings is so good that I feel very proud as parents.

As a father, I was heartbroken when my daughter said she hated her father because of her brother.

Now I’m just thinking about doing it. Things will get better someday when you find someone you like.

‘… No. ‘It makes me angry to think that this bastard is taking my daughter away.’

He was already a strange wary of a son-in-law who had not even been born yet.

“… ah. The head of the family. excuse me. The lady is coming.”

“Really? It’s coming earlier than expected.”

What exactly was written in the letter? You’re probably hurt somewhere, right?

Why would it be so inconvenient not to be able to receive news right away after retiring from active duty?

“Daddy!!”

Kaya’s reaction as she runs in front of me is very urgent.

For a moment, my heart pounded as I wondered what was going on.

“Oh, brother! Oppa Kael! They say you made a huge contribution!!”

“… What?”

It seemed like something was really going on.