episode_0077

The Imperial Princess, Arya Heldenbergh.

Unlike her siblings, who are sometimes called by their names.

From the moment she became crown princess, she was called only by that title.

It doesn’t just mean a simple seat.

He is the next emperor. So he must be smarter and more outstanding than anyone else.

At the same time, you must know how to select excellent people and keep them by your side.

The name Crown Princess was a reminder of all that.

Of course, she didn’t fall or anything because of those chains.

He was able to overcome the burden and act as the future master of this great empire.

“Your Majesty. How about showing the Empire some mercy right now?”

“The three eastern kingdoms are no longer a threat to the Empire anyway. So now all that remains is to make them perfect allies of the Empire. This is a great opportunity for him.”

So the Crown Princess was silent about the opinion of her younger brother, Gnaeus.

He agreed, but avoided going into further detail.

Because right now I wanted to hear the opinion of the man sitting over there.

I wonder if that man is thinking the same thing as me?

“I also agree with your opinion.”

“But. It’s not time yet.”

And her waiting may have borne fruit.

“You must wait until they themselves ask the Empire, even if it means greater damage to the East.”

Isabel would probably be very surprised if she were here.

The Kael he knew could never do that.

The Crown Princess thought about this and studied Kael’s face carefully.

He was a young man who always had a look of tension on his face whenever we met.

It somehow feels shabby. But that doesn’t make it unpleasant at all.

A person with a strangely leading aura and unpredictable abilities.

But now, there was no such energy, only a coldness.

The smile that was always on my lips and the comfort I felt little by little are no longer visible.

“Prince Kael. The three eastern kingdoms have already suffered great damage.”

“There has been significant damage, but there has been no official statement. Isn’t that right, Your Highness?”

“That’s…right.”

“The Empire has already shown mercy once. They formed an alliance and declared war. And yet, they live under their own kingdoms, not the Empire. If they need the Empire’s mercy again, I think they should at least kneel.”

Even if the people of the Eastern Kingdom die in large numbers in the process.

At Kael’s last words, Gnaeus flinched and trembled without realizing it.

A cold, chilling, and creepy statement.

It was such a cold-hearted attitude that I wondered if it was really the Kael I had seen before.

“Prince Kael. I’d like to hear a little more.”

Could it be that Gnaeus’s thoughts are different from mine, who looks very tense?

The Crown Princess looked at Kael with interest.

“A great evil is stirring in the West.”

“Does it mean dendorant?”

“Yes, Your Highness the Crown Princess.”

“They say they have no intention of throwing their whole body into resisting the Empire.”

“That’s right now. Right now, that is.”

Hmm. The smile on the crown princess’s lips deepens.

The emperor, who was sitting in the highest seat, was also nodding.

“The reason Dedorant bows down to the Empire is the same reason our Empire retreated from the South.”

“I want to catch my breath.”

“Yes. In the annexation of Atria, in the territory taken from D’Galle. Now, to become Benito’s guardian semi-forcibly. There’s already too much to do. Even if it’s Dedorant, opening another front in that situation is suicidal.”

At this time, the Minister of the Imperial Household quickly places a map of the continent on the table.

Kael nodded briefly to express his gratitude and then continued speaking.

“Right now, Dedorant is struggling just to resume the attack on Dgalle. And the Empire needs to replenish everything it has spent so far. And above all… .”

-Tuktuk

Kael’s hand reaches beyond the Empire’s eastern borders.

“Stability beyond the eastern border is essential. No, stability is a bit of a misnomer. It must be brought under the firm and unwavering influence of the Empire.”

“1 Prince seems to be asking for mercy for that very reason.”

The emperor, who had been silent until now, asks a question slyly.

The emperor is asking questions even though he already knows the answer.

Kael knew what answer the emperor wanted.

“If favors continue, people think they have a right. ”

“If the favor continues, it becomes a right.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. The Empire has already shown mercy to the East. That alone is something they should be grateful for, but they don’t know it. Reaching out here again would be meaningless.”

This time it won’t work. This time they have to cry and beg.

It must be made known that this mercy is not bestowed by the Empire out of benevolence.

You have to make them realize that it was you who threw away your pride and everything else and asked for this.

“… .”

The emperor glanced at the crown princess sitting next to him.

Although he is trying hard to hold it in, you can see the corners of his mouth slightly going up.

He’s smiling. It seems like he really likes that guy named Kael.

It seems like he can be given a lot of important responsibilities in the future since he is younger than him.

It was the Emperor who felt sorry for Kael, even if only for a moment.

But he soon shook his head. After all, wasn’t this something he had chosen?

Above all, if you have that kind of ability and don’t use it, that’s a sin.

“Wouldn’t that increase resentment towards the Empire, Prince Kael?”

“1 I am also aware of the concerns His Highness the Prince has.”

The original way to calm domestic chaos was to have enemies outside the country.

If we can unite the country and improve the atmosphere, that will be enough.

The powers that be in Burkhay will try to maintain their positions that way.

But that also works to a certain extent.

Once you cross a certain line, you won’t be fooled anymore, Kael continues.

“The eastern part of the empire is not so badly damaged.”

“That’s because the rain is concentrated beyond the border… .”

“Whether or not it was the Eastern Three Kingdoms, especially Burkhay, that had less rain is not important. They just suffered less damage than them. That’s all that matters.”

Having heard that far, Gnaeus seemed to know what Kael was aiming for.

“I guess I’m just going to emphasize that one fact. Prince Kael.”

The Empire is manipulated by only one piece of information, that the damage is minimal.

In what way? Burkhay has now declared that his momentum has run out.

Relying on the empire is the only way to ensure future survival.

Is that possible? It’s actually possible, funny enough.

Isn’t there evidence that the Pollands are riding on the momentum of the empire right now?

Those who thought they would never be able to do better than Burkhay.

Now they are turning back and ignoring Burkhay!

“There can be no more anti-imperial sentiment in the East. No one knows how long the fight against Dedorant will last. The East must be completely quelled before the West is pacified.”

Kael, who had clearly expressed his opinion, waits for the Emperor and the Crown Princess to speak.

After a while, the Crown Princess lets out a ‘ha’ and opens her mouth.

“Did you look all the way here and separate them from the entire East?”

“I don’t think that’s possible. I’m not a prophet. I just give my personal opinion based on the situation. It just happened to be a lucky coincidence.”

“I see.”

The answer was yes, but so was the Crown Princess. So was Gnaeus. And so was the Emperor.

It seemed like no one in the room thought of it as simply ‘luck’.

“Your Majesty the Emperor. Prince Kael’s opinion seems appropriate. It would be a good idea to postpone humanitarian aid to the eastern kingdoms for a while.”

“What do you think, Prince?”

“… I think it is right for the benefit of the empire.”

Yes, the Empire. Only the Empire. Other than that, don’t worry about anything else.

The way the world views the empire, and the evaluations of it, are all taken into consideration to benefit the empire.

Whatever is conducive to the safety and benefit of the empire must be done.

“Minister.”

“Please give your order.”

“Call the Minister of Foreign Affairs.”

As soon as the Emperor’s order was given, the Minister of the Imperial Household immediately contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A moment later, a look of bewilderment crosses the face of the Foreign Minister who has entered.

Even if the Emperor has a Crown Princess or a Prince, Gnaeus, by his side, that’s fine.

When I saw Kael here, I was so surprised that I couldn’t control my expression for a moment.

“I have arrived upon receiving the imperial command. Your Majesty the Emperor.”

“From now on, until there is any official statement from the three eastern kingdoms, remain silent. Do not reveal the Empire’s will or thoughts through any means. As if you do not care, as if you do not care. Do you understand?”

It is right for the needy to knock on the door, and it is right for the thirsty to dig the well.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, who had caught exactly what the Emperor wanted, immediately bowed his head.

“Your Majesty.”

“Speak. Princess.”

“After that, as Prince Kael said, if they kneel and ask for mercy from the empire, then I would like to take the lead and find a way to help them. Furthermore, I would like to offer a helping hand myself.”

“Hmm.”

“Sister?”

The Emperor is troubled and Gnaeus raises his voice in embarrassment.

The Crown Princess showed up not in an important battle, but only to support another country.

Although he seemed worried that the empire’s prestige would decline, the Crown Princess seemed to have other thoughts.

“Prince Kael. What do you think?”

“1 I understand what His Highness the Crown Prince is worried about. But… if I may say so, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for His Highness the Crown Princess to go in person. That would send a clear message to them from the Empire.”

The crown princess herself came forward and extended her hand. This means only one thing.

This is your first and last chance. Take this hand and move forward with the Empire.

Or maybe you won’t hold on to it because of your pride and just slowly wither away to death.

*

Oh my. I’m so exhausted. It’s finally over.

The Crown Princess steps down. The First Prince also stands up following her.

Now I too am thinking of asking for permission to leave the palace… .

“Kael Klauwitz.”

I didn’t get up from my seat. No, I couldn’t.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“I have one more question.”

“Please ask questions. I will answer with all my heart.”

“There is no lie in those words.”

Why are you suddenly asking such a question? What question are you trying to ask?

“Allow me to ask. How is the relationship between you and the second princess?”

…yes?