episode_0054

At first, Charlois thought that Kael’s plan was simply to damage the social prestige of the Menwa tribe.

No matter what, we are all the same tribe. There is no difference between the Menwa tribe and the other tribe.

So I expected that not many people would believe that the King’s tomb was really going to be dug up.

But the next news she heard moved her beyond admiration to fear.

“They are at that level of conflict.”

[ Yes. Those who originally supported the Menwa tribe are becoming even more aggressive and are going crazy. They say that all of this is the work of the moderates. ]

“In my opinion, it seems like self-inflicted wounds.”

It must be unfair to the Menwa tribe, those associated with them, and their supporters.

I had no intention or plan to do so, but I suddenly got involved with the Great King of Saxony.

So Novogord tried to channel his social anger towards the moderates, but this was a huge mistake.

‘If they had just made a public apology for disturbing the grave a while ago, they could have erased the image of them as extreme hardliners.’

Since he had been launching political attacks against moderates from the beginning, he would have done the same this time.

However, this became an opportunity for the demons to become even more certain of their brutality.

Anyone who wanted to be close to the Empire was shown to be hostile.

It was backfiring and pushing them over the edge.

Even now, it is like this, but if their power grows, they might really attack the tomb of the Great King of Saxony.

Isn’t this proof that in this situation, they are rallying their supporters and attacking the moderates?

Even this was just the beginning of it all.

“Those who break the King’s rest! Woof woof!!”

“Let us protect the peaceful rest of the Great King! Demons! Protect the Great King!”

Those who originally respected the Great King. In other words, just ordinary demons.

They gathered together and began to guard the tomb, saying that they could never touch the king’s tomb.

Then the moderates secretly called a few people together and began to campaign in front of them.

The Great King led the demons with strength and gentleness, but they only knew one thing.

If things continue this way, the King’s teachings will be distorted and damaged.

“Shut up! You fools who fell for the Empire’s trick! Die!!”

“Why are we disturbing the tomb of the Great King! Do you believe such words!!”

After that, the supporters of the Menwa tribe gathered on the other side and started fighting them.

At first, it was simply about asserting each other’s opinions and refuting each other.

But as time passed, their emotions grew intense and they started to bump into each other, which soon escalated into a fight.

The demons are strong people. They do not avoid a fight that comes their way.

Their battles are fierce. They do not take any fight lightly.

Naturally, their conflict intensified and damage was done.―

“The Menwa tribe is defiling the Great King’s tomb!”

“Part of the graveyard is damaged! The Menwa tribe has disturbed the Great King’s tomb!”

“Demons! The Great King’s rest has finally been broken!!”

Those who fought were both the Menwa tribe and their opponents.

It is impossible to determine who caused the damage to the King’s tomb.

It was impossible to say clearly which side was at fault.

Yes. Originally. If we look at it rationally.

However, in the eyes of the demons, the Menwa tribe was the ones who were trying to attack the tomb of the great king.

A group that was already suspicious because they had a history of breaking the lion’s rest.

In the meantime, it didn’t matter who fought and how the graveyard was damaged.

Only one thing was heard. The goal of the Menwa tribe was at least partially achieved.

“Just a moment, Father.”

[ Ahem! ]

“… Dad.”

[ Speak . ]

Seriously, you should be paying your age! Charlois continued to speak, shouting inwardly.

“It’s a little strange. The Menwa tribe has a criminal record, so let’s say that. Do other hardliner factions give up the Menwa tribe so easily? That seems a little strange.”

[ This dad also found it strange at first. So he asked around and was able to figure out the answer. Do you know what it is? ]

-Dori Dori

[ It was simple. It was a fight over a bowl of rice. ]

“Rice bowl… A fight?”

Charlo had to tilt his head.

What does that mean? What does it have to do with the hardliners abandoning the Menwa tribe?

Then, Kalland burst into laughter across the communication channel and continued speaking.

[ Think about it carefully. Why was the Menwa tribe so extreme and yet so powerful within the hardliners? ]

“… The demons from that place held quite a few high-ranking military posts, right?”

[ Yes. That’s right. Since he is an extreme anti-imperialist, he is treated well in the military. ]

“Because Novogord only shares a border with the Empire.”

The military cannot help but be hard-line rather than moderate.

Wasn’t their original reason for existence to fight against the enemies of the state?

[ But our moderates have gained control of the National Assembly and have gained considerable influence over the military. They have taken over almost half of the military posts. The remaining half of the posts are still held by the hardliners. ]

“That’s right.”

[ The Menwa tribe again controls about half of the key positions there. They definitely occupy more key positions compared to other hardliners. ]

After hearing that, Charleroi finally began to picture it.

There are only half of the military posts left. From a hardliners’ perspective, they have to share them somehow.

That way, you can protect your tribe’s status, authority, and your own place.

But if half of that is taken up by the Menwa tribe, it would definitely make you feel uncomfortable.

“No way, it’s called a rice bowl.”

[ From the hardliners’ point of view, it’s a calculated move. They need to take away the Menwa tribe’s pie. They need to kill their power in order to maintain their rice bowls. ]

Of course, the seats are reserved. Once someone sits down, they stay for at least a few years, and up to ten years.

If one group monopolizes the rice bowl, there will be discontent in one way or another.

The hardliners’ intention was to use this opportunity to push them out and take away their jobs.

“… Ha. Seriously. When do you say that moderates are playing dirty politics? Hardliners are using some pretty disgusting tricks too. ”

[ That’s what patriotism is all about. How can it be easy to make sacrifices without any reward? They say that they do it because there is something to be gained, and the calculation of profit and loss has been completed. ]

When he heard that far, everything made sense to Charleroi.

No matter how brilliant the plan was, how did things progress so quickly?

It is natural for the demons of Novogord to be excited as they revere their great king.

Why are the hardliners coming out and rolling up their sleeves to put pressure on the Menwa tribe?

‘That was it. What Prince Kael was after was not a simple rumor.’

At first, I thought he was just trying to create confusion within Novogord with lies.

But that wasn’t it. Kael simply gave him a pretext to act.

By doing so, he whispered in their ears the words ‘gain and loss.’

It is so strong that it cannot help but be shaken unless you have a very strong will.

This is precisely the unique strength that Kael has been showing since before.

It’s not about creating a huge fire to instill fear in your opponents.

Just show them the fireworks from a distance to stimulate their imagination or make them happen on their own.

“… Dad.”

[ Speak . ]

“I want to stay in the empire a little longer.”

[ Hmm? Weren’t you planning on staying in the Empire a little longer anyway? ]

“Not that, but more than that.”

A task that is much more difficult and requires much more sophisticated predictions than others.

There is a person right next to me who can think of such a thing in an instant.

I want to learn. I want to know. Even just a little bit. Even a little bit is fine.

“Please let me study abroad.”

[ … Study abroad in the empire? ]

“Yes. It’s not bad, right? The moderates are the first to set an example and send her to the empire as a hostage while studying abroad. In fact, it’s not easy for anyone to be the first to do something like this. If the chairman’s daughter sets an example, the response will be better.”

At those words, Kaland beyond the crystal ball made a face of deep thought.

In fact, there have been several such discussions within Novogorsk.

Instead of receiving much cooperation and assistance from the empire, they sent children from influential families to study abroad.

Since it would be a kind of hostage situation, the empire would be satisfied with that.

The problem is that there is still wariness about the empire, so who will go first?

It would certainly be politically advantageous for the only daughter of the chairman of the council to come forward.

[ … I don’t really like it. If by any chance any problem arises between the two countries―]

“I’m sure Dad will make sure that doesn’t happen.”

[ Ahem. ]

And, there is one more person in the Empire who would not want such a thing.

A man who made our demon tribe take care of the Menwa tribe with just one plan.

Stability beyond the northern border. That’s what I hope for, that’s why I gave you this advice.

Charlois did not utter those last words.

[ By the way, Charles. Didn’t that prince Kael make any special requests? ]

“Yes?”

[ I think he would have been sorry to dismiss such an excellent plan as just a piece of advice. ]

“Aha. That’s it.”

Phew. Charlo says, barely holding back laughter.

“I already received it.”

[ Already received? ]

When did we pay the price? asks Kalland.

At that, Charlois remembered the conversation he had had with Kael just a few hours ago.

“What’s the price for advice? That’s strange. You paid for it last time.”

“You paid the price?”

“I mean, the arrow I received from Novogord last time. Let’s say I received it with that.”

*

“… Studying abroad?”

“Yes, Prince Kael. That’s what happened.”

At Ms. Charlo’s words, I looked at her quietly.

It’s called studying abroad, but in reality, it’s a kind of hostage sent by Novogord.

There’s no way I wouldn’t know, but his expression is so bright that I feel suspicious.

I wonder if he has some strange plan in mind?

I tried to help stabilize Novogord internally, but it didn’t work out that way.

“Well, anyway, congratulations on staying in the Empire.”

“Thank you. But where are you going? You suddenly look very busy.”

Yes, I went somewhere. It was a bit far away.

I scratched the ball and thought back to what happened a few days ago.

“Kael Klauwitz. I need to go to the western part of the empire with the second princess.”

“I would like you to visit the legions in the West and provide comfort, just like you did in the East last time.”

The one who immediately called me and the princess and spoke like that was none other than the emperor of the empire.

We were so embarrassed that we couldn’t say anything, but the emperor looked at us and suddenly burst into laughter.

Then, all of a sudden, he put on a serious face and called me over to him.

“Prince Kael.”

“You are to secretly look beyond the western borders of the Empire.”