episode_0062

After putting out his cigarette, my brother raised his finger and said.

“Colman, I don’t know what your sister said, but the people of the covenant were not purged.

Name one person from the covenant world who died mysteriously, had their territory confiscated, was demoted, or was imprisoned.

Most of them simply lost interest in politics, converted to politics, or died.”

“Hmm. To some, it might have seemed like an assassination… ”

“Then why did those sons and daughters not inherit the banner of the covenant?

I’ll tell you the answer. This is because there was no justification in the covenant world.”

Something boiled inside me.

“There is a crown princess. The Crown Princess, the only legitimate royal family member!”

“Coleman. Jeoktong is the descendants of the emperor.

Since Your Majesty is the Emperor, Your Majesty’s sons and daughters are your legitimate lineage.”

“Anyway, the people of the covenant fought for 20 years to install a descendant of Vega II as emperor!”

“How many of them do you think fought because they wanted to?”

My sister was like that too.

The reason for using Gye rather than Pa was because it was a battle of personal connections, not a justification.

My friend is from the covenant world, so I am also from the covenant world.

Since you are from Taekhyeon, your brother is also from Taekhyeon.

It’s just a battle between a person wearing white and a person wearing black…

“Then the chairman… It’s not a compromise… Was it just an excuse?”

ruler. I’ll raise this white flag, so let’s end the fight.

The White Army, tired of the war, accepted this.

I console myself that I have done enough.

“His Majesty took the policy of not asking about the past, or rather, burying the past and moving on.

His Majesty’s habit was, ‘I killed all the rebels.’

Do you know what the logical equivalent of this statement is?”

“If you survive, you are not a rebel… ”

“The history of the civil war is censored and erased, and there is no discrimination between those from the Covenant and Taekhyeon factions.

Since mention of factions is prohibited, some people misunderstand that the covenant world has been purged… It was a successful policy.

The covenant world as a faction has completely disintegrated, and quite a few of them have actively begun to erase the past.”

“So… Replace the Crown Princess. If the Crown Princess disappears, the history of the civil war also disappears… ”

The White Army took off the white armbands and replaced them with black armbands.

Now there is only a black armband here.

So, that white flag really bothers me.

Why did you foolishly decide to build something like that?

Let’s take it down. Okay, let’s get it down.

“This is not it.”

“Why not?”

“No matter what those in the covenant world think, the Crown Princess must be a symbol of reconciliation.

That’s the only way the empire can overcome the civil war and move forward.”

“The people of the empire may want oblivion, not reconciliation.”

I shook my head firmly.

Even if a silent agreement is reached in central political circles, it is not the case if you go a little further down.

Even if you bury your memories and keep your mouth shut, the scars remain.

People who could not even say they were hurt accepted violence as the truth.

The result is the current academy.

“Well, there are people who want to protect the Crown Princess.

The Covenant World, where loyalty remains, the Taekhyun World, where converts are frowned upon, and people like you who believe that the Empire needs a crown princess to heal its wounds.

and… ”

Brother Alistair licked his lips.

“His Majesty the Emperor is here. His Majesty is not making any statement.

First of all, he recognizes the position of the Crown Princess, but he does not stop the replacement faction.

You probably don’t want to pass on the throne to your children…

On the other hand, I don’t think he would be reluctant to make a fuss about changing the succession… ”

The last words seemed like a question I was asking myself.

“Which type is your type?”

Instead of answering that question, my brother said something out of the blue.

“Not long ago, Duke Karsic and Duke Knizia, the leaders of both camps, reached a compromise behind the scenes.”

“A compromise?”

“You probably just saw it too.”

just now?

A name crossed my mind.

“Uruk.”

My brother nodded softly.

“Uruk is an outstanding new politician in the Dominion.

He is pro-imperial, but he is young and resourceful.

If the empire pushes him a little further, he might be able to rule for life.

for example… Make it a national anthem.”

My heart was pounding like it was going to explode.

After calming my trembling fingertips, I finally spoke.

“Don’t talk nonsense. So the imperial empress’s husband is an orc?”

“Then why not?”

“Of course not. It’s not because I’m a discriminator, but people just can’t accept it.

If the two have a child, he will be a half-orc, and the next emperor will be… ”

Realization dawned on me, and I stopped talking.

“That’s the point, Coleman.

There aren’t many people who would accept a half-orc ascending to the throne.

Even if the throne goes to the princess, it does not go to her child.”

“Then… ”

“Did you see the woman next to His Majesty the Emperor? Although I was of humble origin, His Majesty has admired me since ancient times.”

“He made that woman empress… ”

“No. We can’t bring in the empress now.

What His Majesty absolutely wants to avoid is the memories of the civil war rising to the surface.

If you invade the country with a national marriage, the silent agreement may be broken… ”

My brother tapped the stone railing with his thin fingers.

“But wouldn’t it be okay for you to secretly give birth to an illegitimate child?

Originally, it was impossible for the previous emperor’s illegitimate son to participate in the competition for succession to the throne.

But what if the opponent is a half-orc?”

“You’re saying you’re going to give up a kick and get a kick.”

To borrow a political term from my past life, it was designated as a match.

“It’s not a perfect plan…

If Crown Princess Lilac attempts to remarry after ascending to the throne, an even bigger commotion may occur.

But if you agree, I think it’s a good compromise.”

After barely controlling my excitement, I spoke.

“So you’re saying you support this?”

“Because it’s the best solution. Then do you want the Crown Princess to kill all the replacements?”

“To be honest, the replacement faction is traitors, even if they die-”

“Coleman. What does the word traitor mean in the empire now?”

I had no choice but to remain silent.

“I understand what you are saying.

The civil war, which was not properly ended, led to a moral collapse, and therefore reconciliation is necessary.

Not a merger and compromise limited to nobles and military leaders, but a reconciliation that encompasses all the people.

And the symbol of reconciliation is the Crown Princess. This is the story.”

“Okay.”

“But that’s too idealistic. Suddenly, the Crown Princess became not a symbol of reconciliation but the spark of a new civil war.

Whether from the Covenant or Taekhyeon faction, there are too many people who are anxious that the Crown Princess may take revenge when she ascends to the throne…

I support the national marriage between the Crown Princess and the leader, but if that fails, I think replacement is realistic.”

In the end, even though I went around in circles like this, the conclusion is the same.

“So, how is this different from what your sister said?

You’re not saying this to persuade me?”

“Coleman.”

My brother hung up resolutely.

“Did you see it earlier? Intelligence Director Hermann Jorowitz.”

“Yes.”

“That human. Among our replacement faction, he is unrivaled.

Haley’s sister only believes what that person says, so it’s a pain in the ass… ”

I got a bit annoyed and fired back.

“No, so what’s the difference between what you’re saying?”

My brother also wants me to give up taking sides with the Crown Princess… ”

“Is that possible?”

My brother came up to me and put his hand on my shoulder.

“From our family’s perspective, we need to diversify our investments.”

… what?

“As I said, I don’t think there is a high chance that the Crown Princess will succeed in succession if this marriage talk falls apart.

However, since His Majesty’s intentions, which are the decisive variables, are kept under wraps, we cannot be sure…

In that case, wouldn’t it be better for you to remain as a close associate of the Crown Princess?”

I was speechless.

“Coleman, ignore Haley’s suggestion.

If you become a spy for the Intelligence Bureau, the entire Cantor family will become a replacement faction…

Even if the dukedom gambles like that, there will be something left over, but if the baron makes a mistake, it will be ruined.”

“Then I… ”

“Keep running the era of romance.

It’s a perfect excuse to remain as a close associate of the Crown Princess.

but… ”

My brother touched my arm.

“Don’t go too deep.

Don’t be aggressive and create personal resentment with the replacementists.

If you just follow the lines, even if the Crown Princess falls, I can save you.

Oh, and… ”

He gently opened his eyes.

“Conversely, even if the Crown Princess wins… Should I take my brother out?”

“… ”

“Mr. Coleman?”

Ugh.

Cleo, wearing a light blue evening dress, approached the alley where we were.

Following her are two elves who look very similar to her.

My brother corrected his posture and immediately greeted me.

“Ah. Mr. Daeb Macariel. I am always indebted to the Chamber of Commerce.”

“Ah. Are you Secretary Cantor? No. No. Rather, our side is with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… ”

Two people exchanging courtesy words.

Cleo hurriedly introduced her mother to me.

“Mr. Coleman. That one is my father, and this one is my mother.”

“This is Allar Macariel. I heard Director Coleman’s name well from my daughter.”

“Ah. yes… ”

Allar also chatted with me about various things.

It’s amazing that you’re hosting such an event at such a young age.

How does it feel to be assisting Her Majesty the Crown Princess?

Have you encountered any difficulties while working?

“Yes. Well, Cleo knows a lot, so I’m getting a lot of help.”

I complimented Cleo and praised her.

“No, no. Rather, we are glad that you are giving Cleo the opportunity to learn business.

It will be of great help when you take over the family business later.”

“Hmm… yes. If Cleo wants to, she can.

Or you can keep working here. Haha.”

“Hoho. I don’t think I can do that.”

Allar’s expression changed subtly.

“Ah. Don’t get me wrong. We respect and support the romantic era business.

I have no intention of stopping Cleo from participating in Funforge.

but… We are elves. For Jangsaengjong to make it his calling… It seems a bit like that.”

“Mother.”

Cleo quickly pulled Alar’s clothes.

But I understood what she was saying.

Because my brother said the same thing just a moment ago.

Don’t go too deep.

Soon my brother and Daeb also finished their conversation, and we said goodbye and parted ways.

When I got into my dorm room, I fell asleep.

When I woke up in the morning, I mechanically got dressed, ate breakfast, and headed to the student center.

I didn’t feel despair or agony like I did when I was reunited with my sister.

just… It became empty.

On the way out of the Black Swan dormitory, I stopped.

Petra Lin, no, it’s Housemaster Hayley Cantor, wearing a black hood.

We both looked at each other in silence for a moment.

“Mom and Dad are here.”

“I know.”

“Did you see it?”

“From afar.”

With those words, my sister headed to the supervisor’s office.

“Sister. My brother told me, don’t go too deep.”

“Really?”

“Sister, be careful too. Sister, I think she has a bad reputation even within the replacement faction.

Don’t just trust what he says, act carefully.”

“… ”

No answer.

The moment you approach to urge an answer-

Hwayoung ran out of the dormitory.

“Colman County. Did you hear the news?”

“What news?”

“There was a commotion in the Baekyang dormitory and the chairman couldn’t come out.”

“What?”

Gyo Hwa-young rushes away without further explanation.

I took one look at my sister and started running next to her.

“What caused the commotion?”

“Leader of Uruk… I heard it was because of this, but I don’t know the details.”

The crowds can be seen from far away.

As I got closer, I could vividly see the excited expressions of the crowd.

“Get out!”

“How can you betray our chairman!”

“Everyone. It’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!

There is no relationship between me and the Crown Princess!”

“Don’t be funny! I heard everything about what happened at the prom yesterday from Angela!”

Uruk, who had been enduring the onslaught of the angry crowd, spotted me and hurriedly gestured.

“Director Coleman!”

“Uruk… Youngdoja.”

“Please explain to these people that this is all a misunderstanding!”