episode_0194

To the north, the Hectare Empire was in unprecedented turmoil.

Three years after the extinction of the barbarians. The empire, which had thought it would prosper once they disappeared, was engulfed in even greater fire.

As external enemies disappeared, the lords fought for each other’s interests, and internal affairs quickly deteriorated.

When the purge was over, we had crossed the path of no return.

“It’s a monster…”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

There was still chaos and food was scarce.

To make matters worse, when the barbarians disappeared, a new problem was revealed. Monsters began to inhabit the land where the owner disappeared.

“What happened to the mission sent to the Chiron Empire?”

“That… that…”

It was merely an envoy, but in reality it was a call to repay a debt.

Even the current emperor and the previous emperor are not related and even the name of the empire has been changed.

“The answer was that it had nothing to do with the new empire. However, it is said that they are willing to compensate the principal for future friendship.”

“Principal amount.”

The emperor widened his eyes. The massive muscles strengthened in war and the bright red eyes flashed.

“What a pun!”

National bonds borrowed by the former emperor of the Chiron Empire. It was a huge amount of money on its own, but the interest, which snowballed, was several times more than the principal amount.

“The country that lent us money is the Chiron Empire. Just changing your name won’t make your debt go away.”

bang. When he slammed his fist down, the golden armrest shattered.

“Hiik.”

The ministers, startled by the loud noise, raised their heads. However, the moment he encountered the emperor’s flashing red eyes, he lowered his head with a startled sound.

“……”

The subjects did not say anything for fear that they would become like chairs.

“Tsk.”

As the silence repeated, the emperor clicked his tongue.

‘If it weren’t for the civil war, it could have been resolved before the monsters came in.’

There is no way that the emperor who became emperor through a coup would obediently repay his debt.

Could it be that changing the name of the empire was also a tactic to reduce debt?

Even if the principal is recovered, the situation will improve.

I heard she was a saint and all, but in the end, wasn’t it the dukes and nobles who replaced the emperor?

What will happen to the country?

As someone who had experienced the civil war, he could have predicted the current situation of the Chiron Empire even without seeing it.

Breaking the silence, a man cautiously opened his mouth.

“My Majesty. The Chiron Empire has now become the Holy Seirun Empire.”

He was a young prime minister of the Hectare Empire.

Unlike the Hectare Empire, the Seirun Empire was enjoying a golden age with fertile soil and the latest agricultural technology, with no one going hungry.

The emperor knew that behind this were the efforts of officials and the emperor who devoted themselves to their work.

“How about asking for help from the Seirun Empire?”

“Help?”

The emperor frowned.

“How dare you ask Jim to help the young girl?”

They had already sent soldiers disguised as bandits. If you don’t have enough, just plunder it.

“But…”

The prime minister, realizing the emperor’s intentions, bit his lip tightly. When I heard the news, I thought I was going to faint.

I never thought they would attack the empire. The good news is that there were no casualties.

‘If it’s a problem…’

The reason there were no casualties was to sell them as slaves, so even if they only attacked small, poorly defended villages, the numbers were quite high.

Even now, there are women and children kidnapped from the village in the prison.

“Your Majesty. If you apologize now… .”

The Prime Minister, clenching his fists, pleaded once again. The people of the Seyrun Empire are equal. Similar to the doctrine of the Holy Kingdom, but more so.

Unlike lip service, it was directly visible to the Prime Minister’s eyes.

A nation that goes beyond the framework of nobles and commoners.

In a way, this is the ideal state the Prime Minister desires.

If the people of such a country were sold as slaves, the relationship with the Seyrun Empire would truly be ruined.

Moreover, no matter how expensive slaves were, they were not enough to support the faltering government.

The emperor must be in a bad mood because he can no longer even do that.

“Your Majesty. please. Please think again.”

The prime minister repeatedly bowed his head to change the will of the maverick emperor.

“Are you really the Prime Minister of our country? How dare you, Jim, the loser of the North! Tell the young girl to bow her head?”

The emperor raised his voice again.

The situation requires direct help from the Seilun Empire, but I am too proud to say such a thing now.

“So, I didn’t mean it like that.”

Jesang bowed his head.

‘What should I do?’

The emperor was clearly ignoring the new empire.

‘Probably not only the emperor, but all the nobles of this country.’

He was planning to post some advice of his own.

The minister, who had been watching silently, smiled and opened his mouth.

“It is said that the emperor’s complexion is quite outstanding. How about striking a marriage deal under the pretext of a debt?”

The Northern Empire had low human rights for women. This is because, due to the nature of the harsh environment, the idea of worshiping men as strong warriors continued.

As times changed, that trend also faded, but most of those who remained were of the generation that treated women like ornaments.

“Hmm…”

The emperor stroked his chin.

“That’s a good idea.”

“I think it will be okay. To be able to become the woman of His Majesty, the ruler of the Northern Continent, what greater honor could there be for a woman?”

“I see.”

The emperor nodded to the ministers’ flattery.

‘surely.’

If that happens, abundant land will also be available.

“No, Your Majesty!”

The Prime Minister shouted loudly and walked away with long strides. Standing in front of the emperor, he spoke earnestly.

“You cannot ignore the empire. The emperor of the empire already has four concubines, and they cannot accept them.”

“What?”

The emperor’s eyebrows twitched.

The prime minister closed his eyes and continued speaking.

“Above all, the empire is never beneath us. We are the ones who need help, but the fact that we are asking for it is…”

The Prime Minister could not finish his sentence.

“What nonsense are you doing in front of His Majesty!”

“There is nothing noticeable about becoming Prime Minister at a young age.”

“Tsk tsk. What does it matter whether there is one woman or five? If it’s all right, everyone should be your Majesty’s concubine.”

This was because officials who had always been jealous of him rushed to him.

“……”

The Prime Minister’s head dropped.

‘I can’t understand words… .’

“Jaesang.”

The emperor’s voice rang out.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The Prime Minister raised his head with a glimmer of hope.

The eyes of the emperor and the prime minister met.

“Remain alone for a while.”

“…Yes. Your Majesty.”

The emperor issued an order to celebrate the guests. The Prime Minister trudged out of the throne room with weak steps.

Then, as if they had been waiting, the vassals who came rushing in opened their mouths.

“Anyway, young people these days.”

“It seems like the position of Prime Minister is heavy.”

“Yes, probably because I lack experience.”

After talking behind the Prime Minister’s back for a while, they began to express their opinions.

“How about calling up the military first so that they cannot refuse this time?”

“First of all, it would be appropriate to demand the empress as a hostage.”

“Just give me the order and I will stand at the forefront.”

War. That was the field they were most confident in.

So, as time passed, the moment when their opinions converged towards calling in the military.

bang. The huge door shattered with a tremendous sound.

“What a guy!!”

Jump up. The emperor stood up from his throne and shouted.

“What on earth is the Royal Guard…”

The ministers looked at the entrance with nervous eyes.

‘No, wait. What happened to the knights?’

Suddenly, I heard footsteps.

Eventually, a knight appeared. It was a beautiful woman wearing a black uniform. She had long platinum-colored hair and glanced at the nobles with her ice-cold blue eyes.

They were all overwhelmed by Cecilia. Those who had opened their mouths at her beauty also gasped at the energy she gave off.

Someone got their ass kicked. Someone started shaking.

It’s hard to believe that they were warriors and had high pride just a moment ago.

The one who broke the silence was the one who created it.

“There’s no need to waste time. Come on.”

Cecilia, who drew her sword, smiled.

They shouted in anger at the sight of them waving one hand as if provoking them.

“Wow, that kind of beauty!!”

The face was red and red, and it looked like it was about to attack at any moment.

“Your Majesty, I will correct that girl’s habits right away.”

Ugh!

A blue aura flickered from Cecilia’s sword.

And the men became completely dumb.

“Inhale…!”

“Master…”

Cecilia smiled and walked away, seeing their appearance change to that of those who were good at controlling their anger in an instant.

Those who turned their heads took one more look at her appearance.

The black uniform with gold embroidery around it looks like a royal guard knight.

‘There wasn’t any noise.’

The outfit is so neat that it’s hard to believe that he attacked the imperial castle alone.

There isn’t even a trace of blood or even dust.

‘It’s at least a senior level.’

The emperor asked, trying to appear calm.

“What happened to the knights?”

“You looked tired, so I let you sleep for a while.”

The emperor’s hand moves in response to the playful response.

“How far will that margin go?”

A huge sword next to the throne. It was so huge that it looked like a decoration, but when I picked it up with one hand, the large sword, which was nearly 3 meters long, was stained with blood.