episode_0087

It has already been over a month since the Crown Princess headed east.

During that time, I didn’t really do anything and just rested at my parents’ house.

Honestly, this is true. What kind of person is active across three borders?

And that was not for several years, but in just a little over a year.

I think I know why our teacher Gongmyeong died from overwork.

I’m having a hard time even though I don’t really have any work to do.

How difficult must it have been for you to do everything by yourself?

Once again, I felt grateful for the physical training I received since I was young.

If it weren’t for that, physical strength issues would have definitely held me back.

Alexei said, “As expected of the Klauwitz family!” after seeing that there was not even a single bleed from the nose.

Of course, I didn’t just sit around doing nothing.

I had to show up for banquet invitations and parties here and there.

Even when there were military events, I had to go out without fail.

Already, our Imperial Count of Berthier has become the center of the Imperial Counts.

If I remain silent there, it will be difficult for the other Imperial Hundreds to operate.

Plus, the situation isn’t so peaceful that I can just sit back and do nothing.

‘The Empire has been very busy these past two months.’

Just a few days ago, the First Prince headed to the southern part of the empire.

After observing the situation, we will make contact with the Holy Nation and other kingdoms in the south.

To create an environment where the Empire’s voice can be heard more loudly.

Of course, this is to negotiate a corresponding price.

It was said that the Southern Kingdoms were also secretly relieved that the First Prince was coming.

Although our princess has been a good listener, she is also a war criminal.

It must have been bothersome to think that you could always choose between a spear and a sword.

On the other hand, the first prince is a peace faction figure who continues to shout for dialogue.

They bow their heads to the empire, but they would rather remain as they are than belong to the empire.

From the perspective of numerous minor politicians, the prince could not help but be more welcome.

‘They have nothing to fear since Benito has fallen to the level of a semi-retard.’

Benito’s situation is the same as before. He’s just an empty shell, having blown up all his main force.

Even though there are some remaining troops, they cannot exert as much force as before.

With the Dedorant Army stationed there, the momentum was further dampened.

‘I heard rumors that King Benito spends his days drinking and drinking women?’

It has not yet been confirmed whether this is true or not.

If it’s true, Dedorant will have to move forward while carrying the landmine called Benito.

Conversely, if it’s fake, it means there’s something they’re trying to hide.

I really hope it’s the former. Honestly, the latter is a bit on my mind.

Just think about it. How long will he be gritting his teeth and preparing for revenge?

Wouldn’t it be better to be broken-hearted and drown your sorrows in alcohol and women?

“Master Kael! This is what you asked me to do before!”

“Did the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs give it to you?”

“Yes! Your Majesty, please check it yourself and make sure to burn it!”

After the Emperor gave me the temporary title of General.

What I like most is that it is now easier to access information.

In particular, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were regularly reporting on the situation.

“Aren’t you supposed to be resting? You’ve been up all night looking at documents since last week.”

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tired, but the situation isn’t easy.”

I take a sip of the coffee Alexei brought me and focus on my paperwork again.

The place that is currently the most noisy is, of course, the western part of the continent.

The war between Dedorant and Degalle, which had been temporarily halted due to the merger of Atria and support from Benito.

After a brief moment to catch their breath, they were ready for another huge spin.

And finally, Dedorant broke the brief truce and resumed the war.

If DeGalle loses again, there is no future for them.

Having already lost their western territories, all contact with the Empire was completely severed.

All the strategic materials that had been imported from the empire during that time had disappeared.

If we lose there just one more time, the enemies will come all the way to the royal capital.

De Galle was literally in a state of shock.

Even though I’m holding on thanks to Los Tanica’s help, I’m reaching my limit.

The match had to be decided. In the end, a soul-searching battle took place in the central region.

And the result is….

[ Defeat of Degalé. Fall of the royal capital. ]

[ 2nd Prince Warrior. The King and Crown Prince are each in the border area of the East and Los Tanica. ]

“Sigh.”

You fucking idiots. You fucking bastards. How can you not even hold onto your ankles once, once!

Those DeGalle guys, didn’t they say they were the best in the West just a little while ago?

Where did all that great pride go and why did he become a neighborhood book that gets torn apart every time he fights?

It’s been two months since Dedorant annexed Atria.

It is true that it stabilized more quickly than expected.

However, even if it looks that way on the outside, it may be different on the inside.

If you eat that huge meal and don’t get sick, you’re lucky.

Since I started sprinting from there, it was possible to hear a sound.

DeGalle had to aim for that. If he couldn’t hear it, he had to make it heard.

But in the end, I couldn’t do it and ended up getting screwed like this. Those idiots.

“It looks like it’s not good news.”

“I thought they were some great guys, but it seems they weren’t. The Degales ran away after giving up the capital. Dedorant is preying on Degales in Atria.”

“Hmm. I don’t know much about this place, except for the Klauwitz family.”

Alexei continues with an awkward smile.

“I heard that Miss Charlois is coming in the afternoon. Do I need to prepare anything?”

“We’re not here to party or have a banquet anyway. We’ll just talk for a few more hours.”

It is said that he passed on the plan he had shared with me to Novogord’s father.

After hearing Charlois’ story, Chairman Caland immediately began preparations.

They also seemed convinced that it was better to side with the Empire than join hands with Dedorant.

‘Of course it will be difficult right now. Preparation work is work, but first we need to select people we can trust and entrust with the work.’

Since this is clearly a fabrication, we must take every precaution.

If this is discovered by any chance, the political burden on the Novogorsk moderates will be enormous.

If done wrong, it could be a decisive factor in the hardliners’ resurgence in power.

I guess we’ll have to talk about that when Charleroi arrives later.

More thoroughly. And more secretly. The operation must be carried out with the most trustworthy people.

The Empire may end up under suspicion, but you two could really be divided and fight.

Oh, by the way, this is definitely not something I’m going to do alone.

After giving this advice to Charleroi, he immediately informed the Emperor of the situation.

There is something like this on the Novogord side. If we don’t move quickly, the northern border will be shaken.

So, I conveyed my opinion to the moderates in the form of advice.

This is literally just personal advice, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

– When he finished speaking, the emperor let out a short laugh.

“You were doing what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was supposed to do.”

I was worried that I would get in trouble for doing things my own way, but fortunately, I was able to do so.

Rather, it is said that the Emperor also received news of Novogord from the Special Forces Department.

Atria. The fact that Dedorant kept contacting her and asking to hold her hand.

What should I do? I was about to discuss this with the senior members of the empire.

He seemed satisfied that I had passed on this plan to Novogord through Charleroi.

“Your Majesty!”

Alexei, who had left the room for a moment, comes running in urgently.

What is it? What’s going on? Why are you panting so much?

“Oh, you’re here!”

“Miss Charlois is already here? Isn’t there still some time left until the appointment time?”

“That’s not it! Her Highness the Princess has arrived!”

…uh?

*

Isabelle’s appearance as she entered the Imperial Territory of Berthier was a little different than usual.

A little bit anxious. More than that, surprised. It seems like there are a lot of gaps.

“I heard that Kael Klauwitz and Charleroi Estania meet often these days.”

When the emperor, who was having tea time, said so as he passed by.

At first, Isabel didn’t really think about it.

All I could think was, what on earth is Kael up to again?

But as time went by, something uncomfortable started to arise.

I had no idea what this discomfort was.

Is it anxiety? Yes. That seems to be true. Because Kael is meeting with a foreign demon.

If you get caught up in strange rumors, you could be put on guard as much as the achievements you have accumulated.

That was exactly what Isabel thought, but then another thought occurred to her.

‘Is this really all that is uncomfortable about this feeling?’

Isabelle, who had been mumbling throughout tea time, and the Emperor, who had been staring blankly at his daughter.

Then the Emperor told him one thing that only he knew.

“I heard there’s a meeting today too.”

After hearing that, Isabel couldn’t bear it any longer. And she decided to take action.

Even though we didn’t make a plan in advance. Even though we didn’t ask for permission in advance.

It was an outrageous act to suddenly barge into the Imperial territory of Berthier.

“2Your Highness the Princess.”

He offered an apology to Imperial Count Berthier, who came out to greet him in surprise.

He said he came because he wanted to meet Kael, but he came without an appointment.

The Imperial Count said it was okay and entered the family castle with her.

No, to be exact, I was trying to get in.

“Your Imperial Majesty. Well, we have a guest.”

The protagonist was Charleroi, who happened to visit the Imperial Army at an earlier time than usual.

*

“… .”

“… .”

“… .”

I really didn’t know this would happen. If I had known this would happen, I would have done something about it.

Why did the princess visit our family? Why did Charlois come early?

And why are those two just fiddling with their teacups without saying anything?

“Hahaha. Master. Then I will go now.”

“No, Alex―”

“I’m afraid I’ll be interrupting your conversation!”

Hey, hey! Alexei! And you’re still my servant!

Come back! Damn it! Don’t run away and leave me alone in this awkward place!