episode_0018

The road to the system. I leaned against the carriage window and collected my thoughts.

Firstly. There is no way the imperial family would not know when I returned to my family.

Their eyes and ears are everywhere. It is not the place to rule this huge empire for nothing.

If you calculate the time, it turns out that he sent the message even though he knew that it was roughly around the time I arrived.

So is this whole situation just a test of loyalty?

Are you trying to see how I react to this annoying command?

‘no. That can’t be possible. The Imperial Family is not some kind of local company.’

Above all, Hwangmyeong is absolute. Before him, any noble is just a subject.

There, the issue of being annoying or anything doesn’t even exist.

You shouldn’t react that way, and it doesn’t make sense to even think that way in the first place.

“… Then, of course, there is only one conclusion.”

A situation arose that made it necessary to call me again.

I heard about this guy. Someone was curious about me.

Originally, I would have taken my time and tried to figure out what kind of person I was.

But something happened and I decided it was a good opportunity to judge myself.

So, I was summoned to the imperial palace at a somewhat odd timing.

“Prince Kael!”

And my expectations became more certain after meeting the second princess.

“Cael Klauwitz of the Berthier Empire meets Her Highness the Second Princess.”

“Ah… yes yes. Nice to meet you again. Prince Kael.”

It’s been a while since we last saw each other again. So you treat me comfortably? That’s crazy.

I am a noble and a subject, and the princess is a member of the royal family and the center of this empire.

That gap cannot be bridged. Even if the two classes become a couple, the same is true.

“Well, for now. I’d like to start by saying I’m sorry. It’s been a few days since I returned to my family, so I urgently called.”

“What are you saying? majesty. I am a subject of the empire, so I will not have any doubts about running whenever and wherever I am called by the imperial family.”

It is at times like these that you express your loyalty. If you do it at odd times, your score will be deducted.

With that in mind, he even added an apology for being a little later than expected.

Then she waved her hand and said that she was not the princess. As expected, the heart is very kind.

“Are you ready? I plan to enter the palace right away.”

“Yes, Your Highness. But. May I ask why you called me?”

I know it wasn’t the princess who called. It is not at the level of prediction but closer to certainty.

However, he pretended not to know and asked a question. I was wondering if I could get some information.

“Ah, that’s… .”

The princess, who thought for a moment, would find out soon anyway. He continued speaking with a sigh.

“Actually, I was not the one who called Confucius to the palace.”

“Not your Majesty? But the letter I received clearly… .”

“The story is a bit long. Anyway, I didn’t call it. And to add one more thing, I don’t even know why they called Confucius.”

This is a little surprising. Still, I thought you knew the reason.

If that’s the case, then he really just lent his name. No, no. This is ‘lent’. It’s not even level.

Someone who was waiting for me just took the princess’s name.

‘Wow. Thinking about that makes me even more nervous.’

At first, at least the Crown Princess. If you are truly unlucky, you will become an emperor. This is what I thought.

But now I realize that it was a useless worry.

No matter who called or for what reason, it wouldn’t be an ordinary thing!

*

A place that is like the heart of the empire. policy.

The most important place in the system. Imperial palace.

I was going in there now.

I thought it would come later when I inherited the title of Imperial Hundred.

It’s a place I thought I would never go to otherwise.

A kid who isn’t even in his mid-20s is entering!

“… Phew.”

“Her Highness the Princess?”

“Oh, I’m sorry. Prince Kael. I’m so surprised to see you so nervous, so stop.”

It’s surprising how nervous I am. I don’t know what that means.

So, as I waited quietly for the next words, the princess added an explanation.

“It reminds me of the time when we were confronting Novogord. At that time, when a meteor fell and the military’s morale was ruined. Everyone else was worried, but only Prince Kael seemed unconcerned.”

“That’s it… Yeah, whatever. It was just a flash of wit that came to mind.”

“So, without realizing it, I guess I thought you wouldn’t be surprised or nervous for a long time.”

majesty. That’s it. Isn’t the imperial palace’s position a completely different story?

I thought it was an event that would only happen once in my life.

As I continued to chat with the princess, I reached ‘that place’.

The security is extremely strict. A perfect defense posture with no room for water to leak through.

After a thorough inspection, the princess and I were finally able to get off the carriage.

‘… This is the space of the imperial family leading the empire.’

I was filled with admiration. Even if I searched through all my memories from my past life, it was impossible to express them all.

I feel overwhelmed by its majestic appearance. Should I say I feel a little intimidated?

“Prince Kael.”

After finally coming to his senses, he followed the princess and moved with the knights.

Who will greet me? Is it Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess? Or is it His Majesty the Emperor?

Both are equally burdensome. Still, if I had to choose, it would definitely be the former.

Even if it’s me now. Even if it is a unique case with memories of a past life.

It would have been extremely difficult to have a conversation face to face with the emperor, the pinnacle of the empire itself.

“Here.”

What you can see beyond the pillars is a very beautifully decorated garden.

As they reached the entrance, the knights stopped and completely surrounded the area.

As I crossed over there with the princess and entered the room, someone’s profile caught my eye.

‘… under.’

There is such a saying. A person who makes you burst out in admiration the moment you see him.

A person born as a leader who can control people with his natural charisma.

For me, who wondered if such a thing really existed, that person was an appropriate example.

“Did you come.”

That was it. That was the end of what he said while looking at me.

But I felt the elegance and nobility very strongly within it.

Even the sight of him sitting comfortably in a chair gave off an unusual aura.

“The eldest son of the Berthier Empire. Kael Klauwicz.”

Come to your senses. I immediately knelt down and bowed.

“Noble person of the Empire. Meet Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.”

*

When a meteor fell and the soldiers’ morale dropped, they chose not to encourage the soldiers but to raise the meteor back into the sky.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a kite or a scarecrow hanging from a kite.

The important thing is to accurately identify the problem and move people’s hearts.

To put it bluntly, striking a blow to Novogord was quite dangerous.

If the enemy had escaped the military camp and moved, they could have suffered great damage.

But if you look at it the other way, it could also mean that you were that confident.

Next, set the eggs. okay. In social circles, they are already calling it Kael’s Egg.

It is said that a person who was the brains of the coin faction was attacked by a pale young noble.

I was impressed. I never thought he could brag about his achievements and ridicule others so gracefully.

‘In addition, when the Juhwa faction tried to force the Jujeon faction with taxes, they went so far as to turn the situation around by touching the pride of those who had served in the military.’

Each and every one was truly authentic. I think I know why my younger brother was so excited.

Enough of looking around. All that remains is to meet face to face.

So, I thought I would take it a little slowly and take my time. Is God pushing him too?

“Bell. I need to call him right now.”

Something happened. It’s truly exquisite, something that allows me to judge him.

Her younger sister, Second Princess Isabel, tilted her head at what she said, but did so.

I could have asked why, but I didn’t. Probably, it was to keep the line.

He is quite a smart younger brother. She is the one who expressed admiration and praise.

Is he really as lucky as he said? Or is there something else?

The Crown Princess, Aria Heldenberg, was sitting in a corner of the back garden waiting for invited guests.

“The eldest son of the Berthier Empire. Kael Klauwicz. Exalted One of the Empire. Meet Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.”

I finally met the famous genius tactician.

*

“Sit down.”

I sat down immediately after hearing the princess’s words.

“Would you like a cup of coffee? Or black tea?”

I replied that if you give me anything, I will drink it gratefully.

To be honest, whether you drink coffee or tea right now, you won’t feel the taste at all.

‘I’m so glad I’m not the emperor… It’s a piece of cake. The Crown Princess or the Emperor. There is no difference.’

Let’s not forget. The woman in front of me is absolutely no ordinary woman.

She is a person who sits in a position that cannot even be compared to the second princess who sits next to me.

She is the imperial princess. He is the next emperor. He is the one who will one day become the master of this empire!

“Looking at your expression, you don’t seem nervous. Thank goodness.”

You don’t look nervous? I wonder what this means again.

Are you worried that you can’t hear everything because your heart is pounding right now?

Meanwhile, the second princess looks at me and opens her eyes wide in surprise.

How come that look in your eyes makes you wonder, ‘Was everything you were nervous about earlier just an act?’ I feel like doing it.

Is that by any chance? If you’re too nervous, can you actually look like you’re not nervous?

“Good. Prince Kael. Then I can get to the point without worrying.”

No, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess. If you slow down just a little, I will really appreciate it… .

“I heard that negotiations between the three eastern countries on the condition of forming a union were recently concluded.”

… uh?

“The purpose, of course, is to join hands and fight against our empire.”