Little Golden Ball? – 3
It ended up like this.
“Prince.”
“Yes, Your Majesty the Father.”
I quickly bowed my head at the call of my father. He guessed what had summoned him, so he couldn’t help it. This is something that needs to be laid down as much as possible.
“It’s hard to see the crown prince. He only came after Jim called.”
“Hwang Gong Ha.”
It was a low voice, but I lowered my head even more at the intimidation that seemed to weigh down my body.
The words I just said are not heartwarming words that he wants his son to come often. Literally, he blamed the sloth that came only after he called.
‘I never thought it would move like that.’
I admit it. I reacted too calmly to this incident. I thought it would take at least two or three years for a new power of blood relations centered on the director of the inspection department to rise.
Of course, since there are two or three years left, let’s take a look, I didn’t have a crazy idea. Even if I couldn’t do it, I was going to come up with a countermeasure plan from this week and report it to my father.
But Ma Jong-gong overturned the game in a different way.
‘I didn’t think they’d spread the spreadsheets.’
I felt like laughing at the thought of the magic tower’s mages scattered all over the place.
Prince Ma first revealed his unrequited love at the birthday banquet for the Crown Princess. So, he thought that he wanted the people gathered there to spread knowledge.
‘It was an accidental action, not planned.’
I decided too soon. I thought it was a well-planned action because he was the master of magic.
But no matter how you look at it, isn’t this the sudden act of someone blinded by love? If this is the plan, I will give up my position as crown prince and return to being a savage. I don’t have the confidence to stand on the Duke of such a plan.
Anyway, Prince Majong’s sudden action caused a huge explosion in the empire. There is still a long way to build blood ties. However, thanks to Prince Ma’s great success, the social world began to count future kinship forces.
‘It’s over.’
In that case, it’s practically a promotion. If everyone thinks it’s a constant, it becomes a constant.
Two or three years left? Bullsh*t, it was over before 2 days had passed. Before I even prepare anything.
“It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is an imperial congratulation, so the crown prince should prepare for this event.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
The unprepared prince must simply follow the emperor’s words. That way the Emperor’s wrath would not overwhelm him.
Fortunately, the father only showed a slightly displeased expression, and did not reprimand severely. It was just a polite word to pay attention to the changes caused by this situation.
A silence fell after those words, but I did not dare to go out first. It was disrespectful to move without the emperor’s permission.
“Krasius is a loyalist.”
“Yes, indeed.”
After waiting, the emperor opened his mouth again.
“Ever since Eimanka the Great obeyed the Mandate of Heaven, Krasius has always been with the imperial family.”
I just nodded at the words of my father. That’s why the emperor can accept this situation somewhat calmly.
Because the one Prince Mahjong has in mind is Krasius. Because he is a member of the Imperial White House to be exact.
‘It’s fortunate.’
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No matter how well you say it, the father is overly cautious. To be honest, he is a patient with a suspicious disease. Even such a father had less suspicion towards Imperial Baek.
Faith in loyalty? 300 Years of trust? That’s not the reason why it’s so soft and warm. It is because the Hwang family and Imperial Baek are now inseparable.
When the existence of the Imperial Baek first appeared, that is, when Emperor Eimanka had just founded the Empire, the political world of the Empire was complex and bizarre.
‘A country in rags.’
I can only explain it that way. One that is not a complete one, but one that has been forcibly united.
There were many who were formally servants of the great emperor, but were in fact allies. This was the case with the current marquises and counts. Of course, the great emperor’s achievements in forcibly uniting the forces that used to play separately and handing them over to the next generation are truly commendable.
In any case, in its rags, Imperial Baek, as a direct vassal of the emperor, defended the imperial family and kept his allies in check. The 300 years of political partnership made the imperial family and imperial family two as one.
“…If Varenti and Katoban become one with Krasius, wouldn’t he also be with the imperial family?”
That’s why the emperor can say that. At least the imperial family would not be hostile to the imperial family with the ducal family on their back.
Perhaps he was slightly relieved. Unless they live their entire lives as singles, the duke’s family will eventually form a relationship with another family. If there is a kite anyway, isn’t Imperial Baek better than a third party?
“You are right, Your Majesty the Father.”
Rather, it could be said that it was an advantage since the wedding card used by the duchy was sealed with the imperial bag.
Yes, I decided to think so.
Me too, the emperor too.
‘Thank you, Inspector General.’
Thinking about it, the existence of the inspector general was able to block the cards of the two dukes.
If this is not a loyalist, then who would be a loyalist? If it wasn’t for the Empire, he would have considered winning the title.
***
After seeing the crown prince leave, he lay down again. Standing for a bit now is too tiring.
But this time, the prince should have been summoned and scolded. Fortunately, the seriousness of the situation was reduced as the Krasius family intertwined, but the duke’s marriage was neglected.
‘You’re inexperienced.’
I felt that way. But I also felt that there was nothing I could do about it.
It was only two years ago that the crown prince was installed as crown prince. Even before the installation, he was no different from a prince in name only.
Overwhelming lack of experience. Even that lack of experience was something I brought upon myself, so who can I blame?
‘It’s crazy that he has talent.’
Fortunately, lack of experience is made up for with talent and effort, and experience will be resolved over time. It’s hard to say that it’s a very satisfactory successor, but it’s a passing line.
…Compared to Dorgos, anyone would pass.
‘It’s a vice.’
Of course, that is also not a problem to blame. It’s just the vices of a person who wears a swanky shell called an emperor.
I hoped that my successor would be a deficit unlike me. He hoped that his strong mother’s family would support the imperial power. That’s why he chose the second prince, Dorgos.
However, Dorgos could hardly have the virtues of a monarch, except that he was a deficit. The Asilon family, which should have supported the imperial authority, challenged the imperial authority and shook the stability of the empire.
After being pushed to the limit of patience, they crossed the line over and over again, and eventually the catastrophe arrived.
‘It will become like this in the end.’
I regret it. It is regrettable that the decision was not made quickly.
I’d rather give up the legitimate succession and kill Dorgos quickly. Or kill the crown prince to secure Dorgos’ succession.
It’s not really a difficult choice. Given Dorgos’s qualities, he would have chosen the former in the end.
I walked a path that could have been easy to walk, but it was very difficult. I made blood that didn’t need to be shed and time that didn’t have to be wasted.
‘So only the prince.’
So the crown prince must not collapse. The crown prince, created by consuming the power of the imperial family, should not be destroyed in vain.
When the servants pay attention and fail to give advice, the country must step in and do it. You have to make a perfect monarch.
That is my mission for the noble family and great empire. Destiny to protect the mandate of heaven that began with Emperor Aimanka.
‘The pillar is also strong.’
And the great emperor seems to be protecting him, and there are talented people who can support the crown prince. It is also a very young talent.
If the head of the inspection department was older, it would have been difficult for the crown prince to control it. However, he is a younger talent than the Crown Prince. A talent that is easy for the Crown Prince to control, and capable of dedicating decades to the Empire.
‘Even the marriage with the duchy.’
It is indeed heavenly luck. Now, if you properly secure the director of the inspection department, you can move the two dukes together.
How fortunate it is that this kind of thing happened while the inspector general was young and I was still alive.
‘It was terrible during the Golden Ball.’
My head pounded as I remembered the memories from decades ago.
Wives doubling in the blink of an eye. The moment he barely came to his senses, the Golden Ball took 12 wives, which means that the number of families entangled with the Golden Ball increased by 12.
…I still feel dizzy when I think of the upheaval of the political world at that time. The Golden Ball force quickly grew into the first force.
‘Two people are fine.’
It’s unfortunate that they are dukes, but there are only two of them. Compared to twelve, it’s a level that doesn’t even show.
Have interest, but don’t worry.
***
I called Lady Louise and Lady Irina to the vice president’s office. I was reluctant to ask the same nobles to come and go, but I couldn’t help it because this time was so important.
“…That’s it.”
As I explained what happened at the banquet, the two young ladies only looked at each other to see if they were at a loss for words.
I understand. I was afraid when I saw him try to take the sword right in front of my eyes, but what about these two who just heard about it? Despair is greater than anger.
Still, I had to say this. Because we are allies Because it’s an alliance to stay by the sword together.
If Lord Majong steals the sword and tries to monopolize it, we have no choice but to stomp and cry.
“Hey, senpai, Majong, Kong, Excellency… Uh…”
Lady Louise barely opened her mouth, but she stuttered as if she was still embarrassed.
Looks like it’s out of order. It’s not a look that suits Lady, but I understand this too. At least, unlike me, who is a duke, Lady Louise is a baronet. How much of a burden would that be?
Lady Irina, who at least belonged to a high-ranking aristocrat, was also trembling as if she was oppressed by the name duke.
“That’s right. He’s the only 5 duke in the empire.”
At those words, Lady Louise’s eyes were watery.
“And I’m the only duke of five.”
But my eyes widened at the sight of me speaking confidently. Lady Irina also looked at me as if she didn’t know how to speak so confidently.
“When it comes to love, status doesn’t matter. Even if it does, I’m a duke like His Excellency Majong. I’m nothing less than him.”
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Not enough. How would a member of the duke’s family and a duke be the same?
Still, he said it confidently. I acted confidently and pretended to be nothing.
‘It’s not just me.’
If I give in, it’s like they’re both adrift in the open sea.
He gave me permission out of respect for me. He acknowledged me the first time and said it was fine later.
But the first time you give in to someone else? Even generous, to someone who might have a monopoly?
It can’t be. That would betray Lady Louise and Lady Irina.
And my love too. My beliefs too.
‘Never take it away.’
The knife is mine. No matter how hard the duke is, I won’t back down.
“So don’t worry. We can go our own way.”
Stretching out her hand, he held the hands of Lady Louise and Lady Irina tightly.
“But with an unexpected competitor, we must hurry, right?”
At those words, the two young ladies nodded as if possessed.
He smiled softly at the satisfactory response. A love interest that I had from the beginning, a powerful rival that suddenly appeared. Now these two will show their hearts to Carl.
‘Three with this.’
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Not two, but three. Even if you catch one person with one hand, one person remains.
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No matter how duke it is, can it really come close to the sword surrounded by the three?