Due to my remarks, the audience immediately started to become upset.
No wonder.
Establishing a regency is not something that can be summed up in one word.
It can be an opportunity for them or a bad news for them. You won’t know until you see the results.
However, it is possible to infer the result. Okay, isn’t there the most important problem?
“… … Then who the heck is it?”
Who do you appoint as regent?
It is this that will determine how this agenda will play out.
Whether they will support or protest will depend on future statements.
This is because the direction of the future power structure can change significantly.
“If I were to pick someone out here, I might be overemphasizing them.”
There is also a faction between them.
Power is not something that can be shared amicably. It’s greedy taking what you have.
In such a state, you cannot choose one of them.
Just setting up a regent would be overpowering them.
If that happened, it would be an act of turning the rest of the factions into enemies, and it would be like ruling out competition itself.
However, it is also problematic to randomly select a third party that is not related to them. Do you know who you are?
Bringing in a completely new person is bound to cause as much backlash as wielding absolute power.
Then, what I need to do is a person who everyone knows, who has an excellent character, and who seems to have no ties to the power structure itself.
“First of all, I will appoint Shuren Post, the ‘wild fire wizard’, as my agent.”
“If you’re Shuren Post, aren’t you sure you’re an elder-level wizard doing charity work in the slums? However, to raise such a person to the position of regent is like something out of a fairy tale… … .”
“only.”
Interrupt the nagging before it gets too long. Of course, there are also problems with making him the regent.
Even if you have a reputation, you are no different from someone you do not know.
“In short, it would be unreasonable to entrust the regent, the king’s representative, to someone who has never worked in the center of the country. Isn’t that what you mean?”
“That’s literally it! majesty!”
“But I mean.”
That’s why, while suppressing their repulsion, conditions were needed to melt Shuren.
In terms of skill and character, it is perfect, and there is no ties to power.
On the other hand, because there is no kite, you cannot perform the proper work.
“I’m sorry to say this when I’ve just succeeded to the throne, but I’ll probably be away often.”
“… … Is that so?”
Originally, it is a remark that would not be strange even if there is a backlash. However, as much as they are burdened with me, such words have not come out yet.
Rather, some are welcome. There are people who laugh out loud.
That guy needs to be dealt with later.
“To be honest, I cannot get involved in state affairs for the time being.”
“Then it would be too big a gamble to entrust him with the regency… … .”
“Yes, it would be a big deal if the regent you don’t know well acts tyrannically while I’m away. That is why it is necessary to change the existing system once, right?”
“A system?”
“yes. Let’s take a look at some of the powers that the old King of Darkness possessed.”
Originally, the state administration of ＜Spellage＞ was carried out in a way that Salem decided whether to implement it when the elders raised an agenda through a meeting.
Even if it’s a compromise they’ve been discussing day and night, it’s meaningless if Salem says he won’t do it.
On the other hand, Salem had the right to implement the agenda it wanted without going through the conference.
The Senate in name only, absolute power with one person holding everything.
Salem did it anyway.
He was a man of such foresight, ability and power.
But I can’t.
Just setting up a regency now would evoke a backlash, so there’s no way he could wield power like that.
“The regent intends to find a compromise by meeting with you rather than unilaterally dealing with the issues raised by you.”
So break the absolute power.
Of course, nothing much has changed.
It’s just a shortened process of what they used to do.
but this is an opportunity
Previously, only documents were uploaded, and the regent proceeded with the meeting.
There is a big difference between talking face-to-face.
Words are subtle but have the power to attract people.
And the elders in front of me are the ones who have used those ‘words’ better than anyone else.
I, who pressed down this position by force, may feel burdened, but I am not Shuren.
Then what will they do?
They will try to take advantage of Shuren’s pressure or conversely, by roasting it well. And there will probably be more electrons right now.
Since the meeting is held together, it is natural that if you recruit him in advance, you can lead him to your faction’s advantage at the existing meeting stage.
“… … That’s fine.”
And they have such confidence and face as wizards.
I’m attacking because I openly pushed through provocation in their territory.
I have won my realm.
It forced me to force myself to accept it.
But such victories are always bound to cause resentment.
If you can’t directly oppose me, there are plenty of ways to annoy me indirectly.
So I offered them a compromise and at the same time gave them a chance.
“Then there is no disagreement, right?”
A chance for them to gnaw away at their power.
* * *
It’s obvious, but I didn’t blindly give them a chance.
There is a difference in perception between them and me about who Shuren Post is.
Shuren’s evaluation in the world is that of Hogu, who runs a charity organization.
On the other hand, I had a way to know what kind of person Shuren was, albeit for a short time. Shuren is a person who holds a fire in a corner of his heart.
Unexpectedly, there is a madness to the point of creeping.
He is Prudence Loa’s apprentice.
And Prudence Roa is a human who even burnt her own life in order to somehow correct the wrong world, even if it produces weak results.
Will Shuren, who grew up under such a human being, be swayed by their greedy offer?
It can’t be. He may waver, but his wick is a straight flame.
“… … So you’re saying that you arbitrarily appointed me as regent without saying a word to me?”
“Hey, that’s how it works!”
Of course, the pupil is shaking mercilessly now.
It was an impromptu plan, so it was unavoidable.
But it will be fine.
He decided to follow me, so I should do well.
“no… … .”
Shuren seemed to be looking at me with eyes that could feel multiple emotions at the same time, but he sighed and replied.
“for now… … All right.”
How much agony did you have to give that answer? I’m sorry.
I’m sorry, but I hope you do well.
“That, yes… … . This may sound empty, but I believe in you wholeheartedly.”
“I know.”
“Uh, yes… … .”
Aren’t you angry?
As I looked at it like that, Shuren, who was touching his forehead, smiled and said sooner or later.
“It is a somewhat burdensome and heavy position for me, but… … . If you think about it, you can see it as an opportunity.”
“what. Do you want to change the world like Professor Prudence?”
Since it’s a request, I hope you don’t choose an extreme method like that person. Because I have to do the repairs.
“No, as long as we can solve the problems of the slums, that is enough.”
“That’s not bad either.”
No, not bad, but rather good.
Fortunately, Shuren didn’t seem to have any intention of taking extreme measures like Prudence Roa.
“Now.”
“… … .”
Yes, there must be some vision.
Otherwise, I couldn’t have such a determined look in my eyes.
“OK got it. Do it in moderation so as not to harm me.”
If you accept the position of regent because you have something you want to do, rather than accepting the position of regent simply because you follow me, your work will be more efficient.
Well, it’s a little surprising that he’s already using his position as regent to achieve his own ends.
Still, there is nothing to worry about as he is not the type of person who wants to satisfy his greed by wielding power.
“… … And from here on, it is an order given to the ‘Janbul’, not to the individual Shuren Post.”
“Please tell me.”
“Your biggest weapon I think is a group called Zanbul with high solidarity, right?”
“I don’t know about that… … First of all, it is true that all of us ‘Janbul’ have a bond that can be called family.”
“Yeah, but that’s it. How much do people know about your group?”
“Yes?”
As Lucia looked through the stack of documents she had been researching, she realized something.
She investigated the tendencies of the elders and the flow of funds following organizations large and small within ＜Spellage＞.
However, the group called ‘Janbul’ was not in that category. Was it because they were so secretive that they were not caught by the information power of ＜Tenebris＞?
No, they didn’t have any noticeable activities in the first place.
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Known externally, they are a charity that cares for the slums.
And that’s what it actually does.
“How many people in this spelling are wary of residual fire?”
“Is that… … .”
Aside from the commonality of being favored by Prudence Loa, they are a group that differs greatly in their armed forces and what they do besides charity work. ‘Remnants’.
Other than the leader, Shuren, and those who often show their faces, no one sees them all as one group.
They are seen as ordinary people who have only volunteered.
“Do you intend to use them as spies to secretly assassinate the greedy and wicked old men?”
“No, not that far… … . Let’s just catch the weak points.”
Yes, if they are already spread out in their respective domains, it would be safe to say that they have reached the roots of ＜Spellage＞.
“Shuren, I don’t intend to end things like ascending to the throne.”
“Then the revolution… … .”
“Still, I am the king, so let’s not talk about the revolution in front of me. but what… … . There is nothing very wrong.”
If you’re going to do it, make sure you do it. After listening to Lucia Domine’s advice, I decided that.
“When they’re targeting you, use the members of the janfire step by step from your ankles to gnaw through the backbone of the spell from below.”
The current ＜Spellage＞ is reorganized.
If the upper layer is rotten, the water has no choice but to go downward.
So, you have to start from the bottom and go up little by little to establish the root.
The wizard who works in the tower, the old man who runs the flower shop, the waiter at the restaurant, the part-time worker, the chimney sweep.
All of them will be my eyes and ears, and they will weave this ＜Spellage＞ into one in their respective fields.
“… … It would be a fatal mistake to make the wrong choice.”
“I guess so. So decide whether to follow this order or not. Because I am this kind of person.”
There are always dangers around me.
Orders like this will continue in the future. So if you refuse to follow this order.
“If you don’t want to be killed by dogs, it’s right that you don’t follow me.”
It’s hard to hold them.
Whether you can endure it is the minimum condition for you to follow me.
The members of ‘Zanbul’ have their own lives. They don’t have to put their necks into dangerous things.
If you don’t think you can do it, it’s better to split up in the first place.
“Mr. Oz.”
Shuren seemed to ponder over my warning for a while before replying with a stiffer expression than usual.
“We are ‘Janbul’.”
“yes?”
“Yes, it is an existence that can burn brightly even with the slightest opportunity.”
“yes.”
Many words were not needed.
Because Shuren and the name they call themselves ‘Janbul’ were the same as answering what their will was like.
I heard the answer. If so, now is the time to repay that loyalty.
“Then I’ll leave this to you.”
I handed Shuren an item that was one of the purposes of this trip.
“This… … . Could it be that it is a branch of the World Tree?”
“Originally, I was going to use it, but now I have a better staff in my hand.”
As a result of this meeting, an item that was incomparable to a staff made from the branches of the World Tree was obtained.
Although it is such a heavy object, it is clear that the branches of the World Tree have become objects that I no longer need.
“In the beginning, I will be anxious to conciliate you. But as time goes by, I will get to know you and the elders will take… … .”
It will be either elimination or intimidation.
“indeed. It means it is for self-defense. It’s too much for self-defense, though.”
“Whether it’s excessive or not is ultimately up to you.”
“It will be overkill.”
Shuren smiled confidently and readily accepted the branch.
It’s going to be tough ahead.
As with most of my relationships, it is certain that Shuren will often face life-threatening situations.
Suren would know what that means too.
“I will accept it.”
gladly accepted it.