episode_0085

Some time after Burkhay begged the Empire to spare his life.

After much deliberation (even though the plan was already in place), the Empire finally came to a conclusion.

After overcoming all objections (of course, only formal ones).

“Your Majesty, I will go. I will go and perform the imperial mercy they requested. I will show them the Emperor’s generosity.”

It was none other than the Crown Princess herself who came forward and said so.

Naturally, many of the subjects and nobles were terrified and tried to stop the crown princess.

Why does the Crown Princess have to go when she could have sent anyone else?

Although they cry out to the Empire for help, they were enemies not long ago.

You never know what those guys who declared war might do if you suddenly turn your back on them.

As such worries poured in, the Crown Princess smiled faintly and opened her mouth.

“If you have the ability to harm this body, it would be better to take care of their people.”

How can I ask the empire for help when I have neither the strength nor the energy left?

If such dirty tricks are used, can the three kingdoms in the East really survive?

The Crown Princess put pressure on Burkhay, Kaden, and Forland with her remarks.

Once he heard the news, Forland pressed Burkhay even harder to kill him.

It’s already hard to make a living because of the flood.

If you even show any sign of doing something foolish, we will die together.

From their perspective, it makes sense, since they’re just starting to do well by joining hands with the Empire.

But if the guy who was like an enemy were to do something stupid and it went down the drain, I would roll my eyes.

It was clear that before the Empire could chew them up, Forland himself would step in and tear them to pieces.

This is no different for Kaden. He gained a lot without losing much.

Now I just have to play this well, but if Burghai tackles me, I get angry, although not as much as Porto.

Finally, Burkhay, of course, had no intention of doing such a crazy thing.

It is a world where even people from noble families who are doing well in the first place are not harmed.

Because we know very well that the moment someone stops starting, the order of things falls apart.

Above all, they realized that it was not they but the empire that held the sword.

They weren’t stupid enough to give up the number of guns that would bring about a huge storm.

Still, there was only one reason why the Crown Princess said this.

Just like Kael did. To avoid giving them even the slightest chance of coming together.

Teach, teach, divide, divide again, and in the end, remain as one.

After that, you will be embraced by the empire and feel comfortable within it, allowing yourself to melt into it.

“Have a nice trip.”

With the Emperor’s permission finally granted, the Crown Princess headed to the eastern border.

Thanks to that, we now have one more justification: the movement of the Eastern Legion.

The Crown Princess. The second-in-command of the empire is marching, so how could the military not follow?

Immediately, two of the legions that had been waiting began to follow the Crown Princess.

Originally, the three eastern kingdoms should have been terrified by that movement.

But the reason the empire was established was to calm the chaos in the east and provide assistance.

Because the Crown Princess, of all people, is accompanying them.

The reality was that we couldn’t even say, ‘Why is the military coming with us?’

“All three kingdoms in the first place. Burkhay in particular is on the verge of paralysis, so they won’t be able to stop the army.”

Isabelle sat down with the Emperor and had a brief tea time.

There were many things he wanted to say, and the Emperor happened to call for him.

“You’ve developed quite an eye for current affairs.”

“Because the person next to me is so good at that kind of thing. I learned a lot of things without even knowing it. Your Majesty. Thanks to you, I was able to do even more for the Empire.”

Even as she said that, Isabelle couldn’t help but keep an eye on the emperor’s expression.

Even though Kael said it was okay to be worried, it was natural to still be worried.

If the Crown Princess is perceived as my older sister’s rival, wouldn’t that be a big problem?

“2nd princess.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“… .”

After summoning Isabelle, the Emperor himself remained silent.

He just stared blankly at his second daughter.

Why are you doing that? Isabel was starting to get a little worried.

“… Bell.”

When I hear a nickname coming from the Emperor’s mouth, I find myself startled without realizing it.

Even though I know full well that there is absolutely no ill will or intention.

It was only natural that the Emperor, of all people, would be embarrassed if he did something like that.

“I heard you recommended your brother to go south.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Can I ask why?”

“I think the first prince is better than me.”

It was he who brought the southern kingdoms under the shadow of the empire.

But if you look closely, Isabel herself is a person who belongs to the imperial war faction.

It would be better for the peace faction to take charge of future affairs rather than the main faction.

‘Then the Southern Kingdoms will feel more at ease.’

He may be pretending not to know now, but he must be feeling anxious behind the scenes.

If the empire’s influence grows too large, the people of the kingdom may rise up in revolt.

Saying that it would be much better to live under the empire than now.

Then, the empire just has to pretend not to win and accept it.

Gnaeus could provide a good answer to such concerns.

You will remain good friends of the Empire for as long as you can.

In reality, the Empire has no intention of completely absorbing the Southern Kingdoms.

‘Maybe later, but not right now. And not for a while. I don’t plan on it, and I can’t.’

I heard from Kael that the order of the empire must be maintained in its current state.

To compete with the Dedorants in the West and completely subjugate their territory.

What I’m saying is that you shouldn’t show yourself being greedy in other places.

The Empire takes care of Dedorant and Atria. That’s it for now.

It would be quite difficult to absorb that place, manage it, and eventually make it an imperial territory.

Friends were adequate, as long as the entire South did not offer up its country.

“There seems to be a reason for that.”

The emperor seemed to already know Isabelle’s answer.

The faint smile on his lips seemed to indicate that he was proud of his daughter.

“Yes. As you said, I think it would be better to leave the issues of the Kyo-guk and the neighboring southern kingdoms to your brother.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“Then what are you going to do? Are you going to stay in the system and spend your time quietly?”

“… I originally thought it was right to do that for a while.”

After thinking about it for a while, Isabel finally decided to reveal her true feelings.

“Rather, I want to be with Prince Kael. I want to follow him and be of help to the empire as I have been doing so far. Your Majesty.”

“Hmm.”

The emperor looked at his daughter and tilted his head slightly.

“Is that all?”

“Your Majesty?”

“I want to help the Empire. I’m asking if that’s the only reason.”

In that moment, Isabel felt a cold sweat run down her spine.

I think of Kael telling me to be at ease, but when I hear that question, even that becomes hazy.

The Emperor asks himself if there is any other reason.

Moving like this. I’m checking to see if setting up various achievements is only for the sake of the empire.

Or maybe there is some personal desire beyond that. Is there even the slightest desire for a successor?

The Emperor’s question to Isabelle must have sounded something like that.

“That’s all, Your Majesty. I’m only doing it for the Empire… .”

“It doesn’t look like it’s Jim’s fault.”

Are you pressuring me? Are you giving me a chance to be honest?

But this is what I really feel. I really don’t think about it, I just do it for the empire.

What should I do? What should I say to dispel the doubts?

It was a moment when Isabel was groaning inwardly and struggling with her worries.

“He is a good person. They said that.”

“Your Majesty?”

“Kael Klauwitz. The young man said to Jim. To me. To this father. Belle, you. Jim’s daughter. A good woman.”

“… .”

Silence. Silence. And silence.

Even after the Emperor finished speaking, Isabelle remained silent.

Even though only the Emperor can remain silent, knowing that this would be a great disrespect.

Her reason was completely paralyzed and could not function at all.

“Hmm.”

The emperor seemed quite satisfied with Isabelle’s appearance.

“Thank goodness.”

“That, uh. What is that… .”

“If you had calmly answered, “Is that you?” Jim’s chest would have been quite heavy.”

The Emperor doesn’t joke. He does joke, but he doesn’t enjoy it either.

So, everything I said to Isabel just now was true.

“Honey, let me ask you again. Bell. Is that really all? The reason you want to be with Kael Klauwitz.”

“That, that’s… .”

“There are many other ways to help the Empire. If you want it, just tell me. I am the Emperor of this Empire. Can’t I do that? ”

A loyal subject to the empire. A child who works for the empire.

They are all truly good people to the Emperor. They are willing people.

But that’s that, and what’s frustrating is frustrating.

No. I would understand if they were a little lacking in something.

Why do such smart kids act like this when they are involved with each other?

The Emperor had no intention of tolerating this frustration.

“Why is there no answer? Is it really necessary to do so?”

“Oh, no! Your Majesty!”

“No. Then there must be another reason besides helping the empire.”

I will not tolerate any more silence.

The emperor looked at his daughter with such enthusiasm.

Isabel, who noticed the energy, hesitated for a moment before finally opening her mouth.

“Me too.”

“Me too?”

“Me too. I think he’s a good person. Your Majesty.”

“Is that all? Are you just going to repeat the same thing?”

Then Isabel quickly shook her head.

“That’s not it. That’s why. Kael is a really good person. He’s smart, and loyal. He’s more than anyone else as an imperial noble. But he’s also warm. He takes care of others. He knows how to be humble, and at the same time, he looks after his surroundings… .”

While talking earnestly, Isabel suddenly looked up as she felt something strange.

There was the emperor, smiling contentedly, as if he was pleased with something.

“It is said that the only daughter of the chairman of the Novogord Council went to the Imperial White Territory of Berthier.”

The eyes and ears of the royal family are everywhere.

There was no way the Emperor didn’t know what he could and could not give.