episode_0028

After leaving the imperial palace, I returned to the Jedo Mansion with Alexei.

While we were going, Alexei didn’t say anything to me.

He probably noticed that my expression had changed since I met the Crown Princess.

As a servant whom I have recognized, he maintains his duties as a servant very well.

Even the carriage is driven very carefully. It feels clear.

‘When I return, let’s quickly raise my salary.’

I once again expressed my gratitude to Alexei.

Leaning against the window of the carriage, I thought back to the conversation we had just a moment ago.

“I will become the perfect emperor, so you will become the genius tactician they say. iced coffee. This is a suggestion, not an order. It’s okay not to feel too pressured.”

As if telling a joke to an old friend, the Crown Princess never lost her smile.

Even though the scene looks comfortable. I also felt an aura that was hard to come across.

“The process of building an empire that no one can treat roughly with mutual ambition. Why don’t we do it together? Prince Kael.”

I quietly looked at the hand that the Crown Princess had personally extended.

Pure white and thin. But the hand of one who will never shake.

‘They say it’s not a leash. They say it’s not like they’re trying to tempt you with food. It seemed that way to me. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess. Wow. As expected, he is a scary person.’

The worries were not short-lived. I had quite a few thoughts and conflicts.

But in the end, the answer I would give was decided from the beginning.

After a lot of work has already been done. It is too late to quit now.

More than anything, that ambition tickled people’s hearts whether they knew it or not.

It didn’t warm my heart like the movies or dramas I remembered from my previous life.

Kneel down and say, ‘I will be loyal!’ No one was moved by things like “Three Highs and Lows.”

However, the direction of the conflict was tilted more toward what the Crown Princess said.

“Empire. Klauwicz family. And my name.”

okay. Unless you are a truly transcendent person, how can you not have such a desire?

Even if you are not one who craves people’s attention.

If I stay, I have every desire to make this world remember me.

Even starting a family is about leaving your mark on the world.

‘He is truly an amazing yet dangerous person.’

The 2nd princess, Isabel, or the 1st princess, Gnaeus. Both of them were outstanding people.

Elites who received special education from the imperial family from an early age.

They proved that they were not called the best blood family in the empire for nothing.

But compared to the Crown Princess… I feel sorry for the two, but they can’t be compared.

Do it. He was already chosen as the next emperor at a very young age.

I heard that he started with King’s studies, then studied political science, business administration, linguistics, and humanities.

This means that he is an expert among experts in everything from discussing politics to winning people’s hearts.

I wonder if this is why talented people are tempted when they meet an outstanding leader.

Having experienced it right in front of my eyes, I feel like I know how they feel.

‘Let’s be careful. ‘People like the Crown Princess are the scariest type in the world.’

What the Crown Princess said to me was sincere. The expectations placed on me are also sincere.

That’s exactly why. Since all of that is true, we must be even more careful.

You can get a rough idea by looking at the things the Crown Princess said while discussing ambition.

Mentioning a family name or name. Ultimately, this is a line that must be maintained as a ‘subject’ and a ‘noble’.

If I had other feelings, the Crown Princess would look at me as an enemy rather than a subject.

I know it well. Those in the highest places tend to be wary of those who come close.

Ultimately, the ambition that the Crown Princess wants from me means that it does not pose a threat to the empire.

Words that convey both anticipation and caution. It’s scary, but it’s not disappointing or anything.

Rather, the fact that he revealed his feelings is itself quite favorable to me.

How common would it be for someone the size of the Crown Princess to show her true feelings?

“I heard that there will be a second army heading to the Eastern Front.”

“That’s right. Are you planning to go again?”

“Yes. Go ahead and see how far I can go. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.”

I’m curious about the news about the pavilion campaign and I want to hear the story of our three-nation alliance.

You can hear about it, but you have to go and see it with your own eyes and hear it with your own ears.

“The second army does not end in the same battle area as the 12th Corps throughout the pavilion. Prince Kael. Although it is limited, it is possible to make dispositions regarding the tripartite alliance and various other decisions.”

“… To me, that sounds like he was given the authority to take action as soon as a diplomatic change occurs.”

Instead of answering my question, the Crown Princess just smiled quietly.

It is expected. No, I’m sure.

That there will be some kind of change within the three-nation alliance.

This is something that will completely change not only the front line but also the situation itself.

If that happens, there is a very high probability that the situation will turn out very urgently.

That’s why they even granted some of the ridiculous authority to take action first and then report.

“Does it sound like that? but. You may feel that way since you are the one who led the wind of change.”

Even if you say that. I didn’t aim for that.

Thus ended the very impressive second meeting with the Crown Princess.

They said that if they take a break from the system for a while, they will soon be reorganized.

“Master! Arrived!”

“Uh. Good job, Alexei. Thanks to you, I came here comfortably.”

“Huhuhu. When it comes to driving a carriage, I am the best at Imperial Baekryeong.”

“I’m looking forward to a raise in salary.”

“Oh. However, if you post it as driving a carriage, I’ll be a little… .”

I had a playful conversation with Alexe for a while.

Then I realized that his expression was different from usual.

“Tell me.”

“Master?”

“There is something I want to say. It’s all visible in the expression.”

He waved his hand, saying it wasn’t Alexei.

But, how dare you. How many years have I been with you?

I know about Alexei as much as he knows about me.

“Tell me. Is something going on?”

“That’s… Umm.”

Alexei paused for a moment before finally speaking.

“Unlike last time, the master’s expression is a bit strange.”

“Last time?”

“Yes. When I first saw Her Highness the Crown Princess. At that time, you did not have the same facial expression you are making now.”

It was a bit sudden at that time and there were a lot of other things going on.

Even if you say that, Alexei will know right away that it’s a lie anyway.

I thought I would just gloss over it, but now it is better to express my honest impressions.

“I was a little nervous when I met him properly. Should I say it’s scary?”

“Her Highness the Crown Princess… What do you mean?”

“It’s not that his words and actions are harsh. Because you have what a politician should have. You know very precisely how to treat people.”

He would be a good emperor, but he wouldn’t be a good boss… well. That seems difficult.

Can not help it. The position of emperor is a position that burns not only the subjects but also oneself.

For the sake of this empire, we can issue excessive checks and fail to keep promises.

Even if you look back on your past life memories, you can easily find such cases.

Some people are divided because they don’t agree. Some people get bullied.

Also, someone is talking about life and death as a meme that has been discussed thousands of times.

“You did discuss ambition with me. You know, Alexei. I’m the guy for whom my family is everything. If I have to do it for my family, I can give up my position as successor.”

“Uh-huh! You shouldn’t do that. I am not going to easily say that I will give up the position where you are!”

“That’s what it says, that’s right.”

Suddenly, I want to see Her Highness, our second princess.

Compared to the Crown Princess, she had some shortcomings, but at least her inner feelings were transparent.

Above all, those sparkling eyes full of anticipation were cute.

“Then… Trying to distance yourself from Her Highness the Crown Princess… .”

“What nonsense. She is the Crown Princess and I am a noble of this empire. You can’t forget the most basic part. I have a duty to be loyal.”

Looking at the Crown Princess, who is the perfect example of a ruler, I was reminded of our Maeng Deok, Jjam.

But there are some big differences. The Crown Princess can never be like Cao Cao.

It’s just similar. There is no need to listen to the shouting and there is no need to hold the Emperor’s hand and swing it.

The Crown Princess simply fulfills her duties as the Crown Princess of this empire.

And I am a nobleman. As the eldest son of the Klauwitz family and the next Imperial Baek, he just does what he has to do.

‘Even though I’m not a real strategist, I know how to do this.’

Once again, I bow deeply to the memories of my past life.

What would have happened to me without you? oh my.

“Phew. Difficult, difficult.”

“Well, I feel like my head is going to explode even if I only hear this slightly.”

It’s a shame. The moment when I was deliberately harassing Alexei and he was exaggeratingly accepting it.

One of the occupants who had been waiting inside the mansion urgently approaches.

“Oh, are you here? Master.”

“Yes. What’s going on?”

“That’s it. A little while ago, I received a direct message from His Excellency Imperial Baek.”

“Here to the Island Mansion? My father??”

“Yes. Master.”

what. Is something happening at home?

ah. Did you send your greetings upon hearing that I had returned to the system?

Anticipating various aspects, I entered the mansion and confirmed my father’s contact information.

[Kael. If you receive this message, go to the Ministry of War immediately. ]

[ Go. Go, send your little brother home! please! ]