episode_0010

“Welcome. Prince Kael. Thank you so much for accepting the invitation.”

“Hahaha! no. It’s the Count’s birthday, so of course I have to come.”

It started with a banquet for the birthday of a count located in the islands.

There is no particular connection with this side. However, since he was the cousin of my father’s acquaintance, I immediately went looking for him.

Coincidentally, this side also has mid-level commanders in the military, so it is welcome because it is classified as the main war faction.

“You are the eldest son of the Berthier Empire. haha. That friend raised his son really well.”

“That’s right. Last time he retired, he told me he was worried about his son!”

“I’m embarrassed. The son is not yet able to reach his father’s feet.”

“Uh huh. Don’t say that. Aren’t you already doing well enough?”

Next was a party hosted by a military senior. When I got there, I found out that he was my father’s direct superior.

Of course, in terms of title, you would be of the same rank or your father would be higher, but in the military, it is different.

Above all, it is natural for the military to give more credit to those with military experience.

“Other people talk about me a lot, but I think the role of the corps commander is very important. In the end, wasn’t he the one who believed in all my strategies and pushed me forward?”

“Hahaha. I felt something special that couldn’t be explained in words!”

The corps commander who was the commander of the place where I was fighting this time invited me to his mansion.

I ran right away. If you think about it, it’s natural since he was someone who actively helped me.

Moreover, the corps commander can never be hostile to me. The contribution I made is his contribution.

As a soldier, there is no way to deny that, so the corps commander is unconditionally on my side.

Encouraging my convenience was not an option, it was a necessity.

“What is it? Isn’t this a place where nobles from the Juhwa faction often come?”

“Yes. Master.”

“It looks like you really want to step on me. I see it being called home ground.”

In the meantime, I coolly chewed on the invitation from the Juhwa faction that arrived.

Are you crazy? I said, ‘Haha! ‘If it’s a banquet, it’ll be fine!’ And go into enemy territory?

It is said that a soldier hides his sword in a scabbard and a politician hides his sword in a smile.

Why did you crawl to a place full of those smiling guys?

He was probably full of poison. It must be hissing like some kind of poisonous snake.

In order to reach out there, you would have to have a lightning-shaped scar on your face.

“What should I do, master?”

“I declined for various reasons. I won’t know about it later, but for now I’m rejecting all invitations.”

After saying that to Alexei, I concentrated on the remaining activities.

It won’t be long anyway. My prediction is that it will take another week at most.

Of course, those hours seemed too long to Kaya.

“Master. Well, the young lady keeps asking me when on earth she’s coming… .”

“Tell her I’m sorry. My brother is busy right now even though he has a fever.”

“There is an answer to that too. The young lady said she also wants to be included in the system.”

“Block. Absolutely block it.”

Some siblings say they are anxious because they can’t eat each other, but our siblings are different.

We get along well. The friendship is strong. The problem is that Kaya is a bit harsh.

‘I guarantee you, you’ll act like you’re my bodyguard, not your younger brother.’

It won’t be a problem for the family, but it might be a bit strange for others.

Having Kaya like that by your side? It is not a good option in a situation where interest in me has increased like now.

“Do, young master.”

Then one day. Alexei, who was checking the invitation as usual, was shocked.

“Seeing you stuttering, it looks like the time has finally come.”

“Did you know?!”

“Roughly.”

“What should I do with this?”

Even though his body was shaking, Alexei politely handed over the invitation with both hands.

The professional appearance makes me feel once again that the job of being a servant is not easy.

“On the surface, it is an invitation sent by someone belonging to a neutral faction that does not belong anywhere.”

“But, but Look at the number of attendees. If you look here… .”

“There is a very precious person. okay. His Majesty the 1st Prince.”

1st Prince Gnaeus Heldenberg. A person who is in charge of one axis of the coin painting school.

The nobleman who tried and failed to hit me once was the 1st Prince.

Of course, there was an ambiguous relationship with me, and it seemed like the intention was to resolve it this time.

‘It’s a little surprising, though.’

What if the 1st prince sent this invitation in the name of a nobleman of the Juhwa faction?

That means I will treat you as an opponent of politics.

On the contrary, leaning on the neutral side in this way is like extending a hand of reconciliation.

It seems that holding an egg and turning it properly once was quite effective.

Anyway, my family belongs to the Jujeon faction and I thought they would ignore me as a lucky young man.

I guess the main reason was that I had been diligently going around the system these past few days and selling my face.

‘This gives me a bit of a headache.’

I thought he would be annoyed at me because I hit him with an egg.

Doesn’t the Juhwa faction want to summon me and bite me in some way right now?

However, even though the first prince is the center of the Juhwa faction, he bows first and enters.

It looks like they are trying to say to the outside world that they met ‘by chance’ by borrowing the name of a neutral nobleman.

“What should I do, Alexei.”

“What do I know? young master. I am just a servant who is good at his job.”

“He is also the servant of the young tactician they are talking about.”

“… Don’t you dislike that title?”

I nodded to Alexei, saying it was natural.

Again, I am not a tactician. I’m just talking about what I know.

If you’re fussy about something that isn’t right for you, you have no idea how far you’ll fall if the bottom line is revealed.

But disliking that title and rejecting it outright are completely different things.

“I don’t like it. If it can help the family, there’s nothing I can’t do.”

“Oh my god. You have now become a true noble of the empire.”

“What is it? So you mean it wasn’t there before?”

“If you understand it that way, Alexei, I will be very disappointed!”

*

Meanwhile. That time.

“Say it again.”

Isabel was showing with her whole body that she was in a very bad mood.

And that discomfort was by no means an act without any reason.

“Where did this person called my brother go?”

“… The 1st Prince is said to be attending a party held at Marquis Robgon’s mansion. In addition, it is said that Prince Kael was also invited to the event.”

“Are you sure?”

“This is information officially received from the Imperial Household Ministry.”

At Lord Lyle’s words, Isabel let out a sigh as if she was astonished.

I got a real kick out of it. I’ve been in a good mood these past few days, letting my guard down.

Kael, who was never friendly to the nobles of the Coinage faction.

Very outstanding. Still, it felt reassuring to know that a young person was on his side.

It was even better to hear that he appeared at various banquets in the island.

However, the 1st prince seemed to think he could attract Kael like that.

no. It seemed like he was added to the list of people who had to be brought in somehow.

‘Other than that, there is no reason for that person to be a guest at the party of Marquis Robgon, who belongs to the neutral faction. There is no reason to send an invitation to Prince Kael at the same time.’

Isabel may not know anything else, but Isabel knows better than anyone else that the 1st Prince’s eloquence is outstanding.

As one of his younger brothers, I experienced the art of speaking up close and personal.

Of course, I don’t think for a moment that Kael will fall for his whispers.

The first to provoke was the Juhwa faction. It is so obvious that no one can deny it.

And although the current Berthier Empire has never declared itself to be a member of the Jeonjeon faction, it is semi-regarded as such.

I didn’t see Kael questioning my father’s position.

That is the same as saying that Kael will follow the current family’s footsteps as the next imperial white.

So it is natural that Isabelle is not worried about Kael.

Rather, he is now the 1st prince. My anger toward my brother was much greater.

‘This person is real. At best, they overlooked making the banquet atmosphere strange. Now, are you trying to steal the best talent I found first?’

Even if I can tolerate other things, I can’t tolerate this. How dare you steal from people because you have nothing to steal.

How many people have already been kidnapped by that cursed speaking technique, and why are you doing something like this again?

“Lord Lyle.”

“I have already sent a letter to Marquis Robgon. Their Royal Highness the 1st Prince is attending, so if Her Highness the 2nd Princess also goes, the event will be even brighter.”

“Hey.”

“We have also prepared carriages and escorts.”

This is why we have this person with us from the moment he is allowed to engage in individual activities.

After praising Sir Lyle for a job well done, Isabel waited for news.

I wonder what would happen if Marquis Robgon rejects his wish to attend, but that is unlikely.

If he were an aristocrat of the Juhwa faction, wouldn’t he be a neutral person who doesn’t belong anywhere?

Rather, if only the first prince attends, there is a possibility that the wrong message will be sent everywhere, so he will welcome his wish to attend.

And exactly one hour later.

“Let’s go, Sir Lyle.”

Isabel climbed into the carriage proudly.

To catch my older brother who is targeting Kael.