episode_0281

Princess Mona said she would use me to become closer to Princess Haehwa.

As if everything went well, I told her what I had been thinking.

The idea was that if this deal stabilized the minority community at the forefront, it would be a good idea to invite Princess Haehwa to the academy and spend a year with her.

“I think it’s best to target children who are flexible and not rigid in their thinking first. In that respect, Princess Haehwa’s attendance at the academy is a start.”

“Aim for the children… . Interesting. “Keep talking.”

Princess Mona seriously considered whether my opinion was quite attractive.

“Imagine that Princess Haehwa makes a good impression at the academy. Would you want to enjoy that good thing to yourself?”

“Would you encourage others to try it too?”

“Yes, especially children. “Don’t you want to show your children the progress of the empire?”

Princess Mona, who is full of love for the empire, smiled very satisfied with my words.

“Of course I will.”

“The children will think that if they come back and accept the advanced culture of the empire, it will be helpful to them.”

“The benefits we can see will be quite large. “There will be an imperial faction within the ethnic minority.”

“you’re right. And over time, as there is a natural generational change, hostility toward the empire will disappear.”

However, one condition was necessary for this plan to succeed.

The people of the empire will not discriminate against ethnic minorities.

“It’s going to be quite a challenge. “In fact, you might end up going back with a lot of resentment toward the empire.”

“No matter how much I am, it is impossible to make the hatred that is deeply rooted in my bones disappear. but… .”

Princess Mona trailed off.

Her mind must be spinning non-stop right now.

What can bring the greatest benefit, how much should be invested for that benefit, etc.

Princess Mona said that the calculation had been completed.

“It’s a plan that there’s no reason not to try.”

“I thought you would like it.”

It was a plan on a scale that made no sense for me to carry out alone.

However, if Princess Mona were to take charge of my plan and proceed with it, it would be more than enough.

“The problem is that the front line needs to be stabilized before the next semester begins… .”

“I’ll go back with supplies, so you can do it.”

In the first place, Monster Wave is just a tutorial.

I thought that they would be able to solve the problem if they were protecting the front line well even without consumables.

If you wear various buff scrolls, your skills will usually improve by 1.5 to 2 times.

If you take into account the scrolls and Yul potions that I sell, you will be able to aim to improve your skills even beyond 2x.

‘Wait a minute, does this mean that the empire that couldn’t solve the monster wave becomes God X?’

It felt like someone was spitting in my face, but I couldn’t help it because it was a fact.

“Do you know why I want to make peace with them?”

“If I had to guess with my limited brain, wouldn’t it be because it is a force that helps the empire and is strong enough to survive without the empire’s help?”

“It was exactly right. Minorities are small in number, but each individual has great power. The rate of awakened people being born is also high.”

It is normal for a small population to have a small number of awakened people.

However, ethnic minorities had a very high probability of being born as an awakened person compared to a small population.

On the other hand, although the empire had a large population, the number of awakened people was small.

“I want to uncover the secrets of ethnic minorities. If it is because of blood differences, I would like to hold that secret in my hands, even if it means actively promoting marriage between ethnic minorities and citizens of the empire. “I think the secret you hid today is the patience needed to accomplish the task.”

Princess Mona still doesn’t trust me more than other subjects.

Nevertheless, he decided to trust me first.

If you build trust step by step like this, you will be able to build a relationship of trust with Princess Mona, even if it is not like the kids in the first period.

of course… .

Although it seemed like there was still a lot of time needed to develop that kind of relationship.

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The next day, Princess Haehwa and Princess Mona were there together at the place called by Princess Mona.

“This is Suhan, the merchant who provided the goods for this transaction.”

“It is an honor to meet you. “Princess Haehwa.”

“nice to meet you. “We decided to go look at our stuff.”

“Yes, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

“yes!”

Princess Mona led Princess Haehwa to the warehouse where our products were stored.

Although Princess Haehwa had already checked the item once, she did not neglect to check it again.

“How is it? These are items that are quite good even in our empire. “They are actually used as military supplies.”

“I really like it. If you take this, you can win. “I can’t wait to take it.”

Princess Haehwa knew very well how much my belongings were worth.

That’s why it seemed like they wanted to take these items back to their own land.

He seemed worried about the soldiers who were still fighting monsters on the front lines and taking risks.

Princess Mona said while holding the hand of Princess Haehwa, who seemed anxious.

“Why are you worried when you have a princess? “You will get through this.”

“yes! thank you.”

The two seemed so close that I wondered if there was any need to involve them.

And Princess Mona, perhaps thinking that the time was ripe, slowly brought up the main topic to Princess Haehwa.

“For a long time, the North and the Empire remained disconnected. Because of this, there was no way to check whether the northern part of the country was properly blocking the contaminated area. Then, this time, Princess Haehwa herself came all the way here to ask for help.”

“It is undeniable that the North is having a hard time right now. “I thought it had to be resolved before a bigger tragedy occurred.”

Princess Haehwa hesitated and struggled to tell Princess Mona about the situation in the North.

Because it was something that could hurt one’s pride, Princess Mona seemed to be struggling to control her expression while listening.

Why is it difficult for the North?

This is because the country collapsed due to interference from the empire.

It was difficult to say something weak to an empire that was almost like an enemy, but it was even more difficult to be honest about the situation.

“I think we have to ask the empire for help if we want to survive. “The empire is rich, developed, and has many people.”

“you’re right.”

It is true that the empire was rich, developed, and had many people, but it was only enjoyed by the nobility.

In fact, I think that the commoners of the empire live worse than the commoners of ethnic minorities.

“There was a lot of opposition. My father said he didn’t like it either. But I thought it couldn’t go on like this. “Too many people have died.”

If Princess Haehwa had been summoned sooner, the front line would not have collapsed in vain.

Even though she was not yet a fully enlightened SSR, she was a talent with a level of genius that was different from other awakened people.

“When I asked the Empire for help, Your Majesty refused. I couldn’t stay still after hearing that. I met His Majesty in person and persuaded him. “We need to help the North.”

“thank you. “If it weren’t for Princess Mona, we would have destroyed ourselves.”

“I think the North and the Empire would like to use this opportunity to interact more often.”

“Me too. After coming to the Empire myself, I understand. We need the Empire’s help. If we had something like that, we wouldn’t have to die. I should have asked the Empire for help sooner. “I’m so sad because it seems like it’s too late.”

If Princess Mona had not taken the side of minorities, Princess Haehwa would not have achieved what she hoped for.

Princess Haehwa, who was treated well thanks to Princess Mona, gained confidence in the empire.

“The past cannot be brought back, so it would be right to think about the future.”

“yes! that’s right. “I can protect it well now!”

“Actually, I felt bad. Because I knew that there was a lot that I couldn’t do for the North. “I was so sad that I was worried that Princess Haehwa would hate me.”

“I don’t hate the empire.”

“that’s right. When I met him, I understood. Now that I know it was a misunderstanding, I think we can continue to interact as friends in the future.”

“I want to do that too.”

“We cannot hold on forever to the irreversible past. “Aren’t the northerners also the people of the empire?”

“… … .”

Princess Haehwa, who had been responding to Princess Mona’s words with a sigh, kept her mouth shut at the last word.

No matter how friendly Princess Haehwa was to the empire, it seems she couldn’t readily answer the statement that the North was also imperial.

Princess Mona continued the story indifferently, as if she knew this would happen.

“I have prepared a gift to make up for what I haven’t been able to do for you.”

“A gift?”

“You probably can’t help but like it. It hasn’t been long since we learned about this miracle potion. There are probably people in the North who are opposed to this deal. But if you take this, no one will be able to blame you.”

It looks like the secret weapon is finally coming out.

Princess Haehwa looked like she was dying of curiosity at Princess Mona’s exaggerated words.

“Which one is it?”

“So far, we have prevented the spread of contamination by killing monsters that pop out of the contaminated area. However, it would take a lot of time to purify the contaminated land, and it would not have been easy to protect the contaminated land until it was purified.”

It was so difficult that the empire gave up on cleaning up the contaminated area.

“that’s right. It’s difficult. “I tried to keep going, but I failed.”

“What if there was a potion that could quickly purify contamination? Instead of waiting for years, if you wait just a few days, the land will be purified.”

“… no way?”

Princess Haehwa’s eyes widened.

Princess Mona nodded as if she was right.

As long as the empire holds the purification liquid, it will be impossible for minorities to offend the empire.