114. First Prince of the Empire
“…so this is now.”
“It is the head of Durahan.”
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Martin frowned.Dyurahan’s hair, which had almost completely dried out and gave off a rotten smell, was disgusting no matter how well packaged it was.
He struggled to keep his expression on his face.
“There were hundreds of Durahans, Death Knights, and even Riches.”
“From Death Knight to Rich?”
“Death Knight is the commander of the corps. They command hundreds to thousands of armies. What I have witnessed is only a small fraction. No one knows how many more undead will nest within the canyon.”
They are not enough to destroy the empire itself.
However, it was enough to completely wipe out the vicinity of the Habsline Gorge if it was determined and ran rampant.
“Maybe there are several warlocks. Wouldn’t it be difficult to build such an army alone?”
“… it will be.”
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Martin groaned at the additional exaggeration.“Healan Cargill. You were right.”
“I always tell the truth, Your Majesty. I wanted to bring more, but it’s a pity that I couldn’t because of the urgent situation.”
“I understand. And that’s enough. Even if there is a level of warlock capable of creating a Durahhan in the first place, the Empire will not stand by itself.”
Alain’s Warlock was almost eradicated. No, it was eradicated.
Because of that, the warlock summoning Durahhan was quite a shock.
In particular, I was alerted by the recent moves of the Demon Kings.
‘It must be removed in advance.’
Before the warlock horde grew bigger.
“I will report to your Majesty and take action.”
“I don’t think that’s good, my lord.”
“What do you mean?”
“I know that Your Majesty cares for the people. But this is not something to be done so simply. I hope your Highness will be able to put a report on it after you are fully prepared.”
“That’s a little off topic.”
No matter how great Hillen Cargill was, even if he made a big contribution to this event, intervening in the succession to the throne was another matter.
“It’s just advice.”
“Do you think I am a fool?”
“By now, perhaps, if not soon, other members of the royal family will have noticed my presence. I am relying on Your Majesty to help you.”
“So will you walk with me?”
“Yes, I would like to go for a walk.”
“There is no need for the help of the hero and the warrior guild.”
“Of course, the other members of the Imperial Family and His Majesty will not want me to go forward. But they are quite dangerous warlocks. Maybe the Demon King is related. No, the Demon King is involved.”
Warlocks can only be created through a contract with the Demon King. At least that was common sense that spread throughout the continent.
“Isn’t it strange that a hero joins in breaking the devil’s scheme?”
“·················ogue.”
It wasn’t wrong.
It is a problem for the hero and the warrior guild to intervene in the succession to the throne, but the problem of the demon lord requires a brave enough to say that it is absolutely necessary.
Even if you are not a hero, you can defeat demons, maybe even demon kings. But why? As far as taking the easier and faster way and taking more damage?
No country is willing to bear the damage.
“…wait first. Continue to be a guest.”
“Yes, thank you.”
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Martin gave a congratulatory order. Hillen Cargill is out.“What do you think?”
“It’s not wrong.”
The escort knight bowed his head.
“If it is simply a matter of succession to the throne, it is rather a handshake, but the warlock and even the demon lord are involved. Rather, it is likely to work for the better.”
“Do you think Hillen Cargill guessed all of this and approached me?”
“To be honest, yes. I think you better be careful. I have a raccoon inside.”
“You looked just like me.”
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Martin turned his attention to Durahan’s head, which Healan Cargill had left behind.“What do you think Hillen Cargill is up to?”
“At least not what it says.”
“I will. If you simply want help, isn’t it more realistic to go to the brothers instead of me?”
“But even if you want a lot, you won’t cross the line.”
Arrogant, but accurate.
Such was the name of the Empire and the Imperial Family. No matter how much he killed the two demon kings, if the Empire was angry, Healen couldn’t handle it. No, it was anyone.
“And, at least for this time, acceptance is better for you than rejection.”
“exactly.”
The offer was so sweet.
so.
“I will respond.”
Gladly.
* * *
One official was reported to the Travian Count, guarding the Habsline Gorge.
It was Baron Torion, whom he was familiar with, who secretly found the Count. A noble of the zodiac, called the mouth of the emperor.
“Receive it, Count.”
“Ugh.”
The luxurious secret letter was stamped with the seal of a golden dragon symbolizing the emperor.
Count Travian received the secret letter carefully.
“This is a secret command from His Majesty.”
“…recognize the existence of a horde of warlocks secretly hiding within Habstrine Gorge?”
“You must check it as soon as possible and report it to Your Majesty.”
“No, wait a minute, what do you mean a warlock?”
“Literally.”
“It has been nine years since I inherited the count and protected the canyon. You know the canyon better than anyone.”
“Are you saying that your Majesty is creating things that do not exist?”
“No, I don’t mean that…”
“There was credible intelligence.”
“Spy? I don’t know who the canyon manager is, but who the hell is spying?”
“I can’t tell you that.”
“In my realm, facts I didn’t know were counting.”
“It wasn’t that I counted it, it was that I didn’t know. What happened in your realm, you are in charge.”
“·················ogue.”
“·················ogue.”
Their eyes met each other. The Count sharpened his teeth.
“Your Majesty…”
“I want to give you one more chance. So, am I not here with this secret name?”
“Is there really a warlock?”
“I understand you have reported that monsters’ movements are decreasing for several years.”
“That’s right.”
“You said that you couldn’t figure out the cause, but wouldn’t that make sense if a warlock and a necromancer were using the canyon magic to turn them into undead?”
“I couldn’t find the warriors either.”
“It is said that it is hidden in the depths of the canyon, in the basement of the place where the Tower of the Demon King was built in the past. Have you been there?”
“Underground···.”
I didn’t even know there was a basement.
“Tell Your Majesty that we thank you for your great mercy and that we will find you.”
“Yes. not like that.”
“They must be guilty of me.”
“No, not that.”
“What do you mean?”
“Your Majesty, you just have to stop at knowing them. That is the will of His Majesty.”
“Are you planning something?”
“You will find out soon.”
“…I see.”
“Then thank you.”
“Thank you for Your Majesty’s great mercy, and tell him that you will never let me down this time.”
“Yes, I do.”
The baron nodded his head.
* * *
Berge opened the Imperial newspaper.
[Shock, traces of the undead found in Habsline Gorge… ]
【Hapsline Gorge is a hideout for warlocks? ]
【What did the head of the canyon do? ]
【From skeletons to zombies to Durahans. How did the canyon become a den of undead? ]
【Hundreds of thousands of undead in the canyon? The reason the Empire is in such a big mess! ]
[Chernian Marshal, it is premature to attack the tower of cold weather…. ]
【Why is the snowy field so chaotic? The target number of northern barbarians? ]
Newspapers represent the hottest issues in the Empire.
The recent eruption of the Undead Avalanche of the Habsline Gorge and the quasi-freezing avalanche of the Snowfield.
However, several months have passed since Snow Won’s work, and the most attention was naturally drawn to the Habsline.
In particular, things about the undead swelled up, producing constant rumors.
“Is this the work of the 3rd Prince?”
“It is expected that it will. We are making a plan to inflate the level of the Warlock so that the intervention of the hero is absolutely necessary.”
“There is no way this could be done by the third prince’s arbitrariness, so it could be the emperor’s will.”
It was conjecture, but at the same time certain.
Although there is a difference in time, it was like this before the return.
That was then.
“I…, Lee… Eun….”
“No…!”
A rumbling sound was heard. Many popular chucks and the sound of iron pulling swords were felt at the same time.
click-
The door opened. The knights looked around and took their seats. A man walked through them.
“You guys.”
He arrogantly looked down at Berge and Hillen.
“The famous Hillen Cargill and Fail.”
The man overflowed with dignity. The natural intimidation was the power of the king. A natural ruler, noble lineage. Various rhetoric are put in front of him.
Hillen got up from his seat and bowed his head.
“I see you, Prince Rufus Jespain.”
“Do you know me?”
“I think there will be fewer people who don’t know.”
“is it.”
The man nodded his head. Brilliant golden hair like Kaede and Martin flew. A more brilliant golden pupil draws an arc.
Naturally, he pulled up a chair and sat down. Belatedly, Hillen and Berge were seated again at his glance.
“I have heard of your reputation. Of all the warriors these days, he is the best.”
“It’s overrated.”
“The hero who killed the Demon King is always rare. How much less must I have killed the two demon kings.”
Rufus’ lips drew a natural arc.
“I see it for myself. I like the momentum, the dignity, the way of speaking, everything.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“Oh, can I get you some tea?”
“Yes, my lord.”
Soon the maids brought the car out.
“Don’t pick it up.”
“thank you.”
Rufus stirred the tea with a teaspoon.
“You came to the zodiac at Martin’s request?”
As calm as drinking tea, he suddenly stabbed me in.
“Yes that’s right.”
“Is it because of the hordes of Habstrines’ warlocks that are making the hall go wild?”
“Yes.”
“Did Martin really call you first?”
“I don’t know what that means.”
“Martin says he knew about the warlocks first. But what the Count of Travian didn’t know either? It can’t be possible, is it?”
“I don’t know.”
“No, I think you do.”
He took a sip of the tea.
“In the beginning, the order of things was wrong. It wasn’t that I encountered an unusual event and asked the hero for help, but that I heard the unexpected and entrusted the request to the hero.”
the source of that information.
“Isn’t it you?”
“You are misunderstood. I just accepted the request of His Majesty the Third Prince.”
“Think and talk about who the person in front of you is. A lie will never bring you to a good ending.”
Hillen was silent. Rufus shrugged.
“It’s a joke. It really doesn’t matter.”
widely-
“If it was simply a request, wouldn’t it be safe to say that it was finished at the point when I brought proof that it was Durahan’s head?”
Rufus put down his teacup.
“Then there would be no more reason to be with Martin.”
His eyes went cold.
“That’s something we don’t know yet.”
“I do not know?”
“It’s because if the Third Prince asks for another request, we can accept it.”
“Whatever Martin promises, he promises more. come to me.”
“sorry.”
“Why?”
“Even if not as much as the mercenaries, the warriors value ‘credibility’ very much. In particular, I am a star and an argan of the guild.”
“You mean you’ve already agreed to something else with Martin?”
Rufus clicked his tongue.
“If you break that contract, there will be no reason to be tied down anymore. is not it?”
“Of course, if the contract is lost, there is no reason not to receive a request from another person.”
“Remember that answer carefully.”
Rufus stood up.
“Ah, just in case.”
He turned his head.
“If you choose Martin, I think it would be a really stupid choice.”
The corners of the eyes drew arcs.
“A hero does not intervene in the succession of the imperial throne.”
“Please, I beg you. It was fun today.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“Then there was one more. Did you say Fail? It was nice to meet you too.”
“Yes.”
“Then see you next time.”
widely-
Rufus went out. The knights followed him and the door closed.
“… well done.”
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
“Just. To be honest, I thought you were going to use a reversal band.”
“Are you looking at me like an idiot who doesn’t know where to go?”
“Weren’t you like that when you were Prince Cain Akan?”
“Cain and that guy are different.”
“You seem to know?”
“know well. I know you better than anyone.”
Berge’s lips twisted.
couldn’t know
It was because Berger, who had been winning and winning, was the cause of the fall.
Since it was Berge himself who kidnapped him, he couldn’t blame anyone, but it was also true that it remained as a bad memory and his teeth were chipped.
In the past, the Crown Prince ascended to the throne after killing all other members of the royal family who were aiming for the throne.
But now, he is still only one of many, many royal families, the first prince.
Rufus Jespine.
“How do you know Fail-sama, His Majesty the First Prince?”
“Should I even explain to you?”
“Then wouldn’t it be good?”
“it’s bothering. Anyway, I didn’t know you’d come.”
“Yes. I thought I was going to send someone…”
That was then.
smart-
The servant knocked on the door.
“A guest has arrived.”
“Guest?”
“Yes, His Majesty Floyan Jespain.”
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“··········!”
Berge and Hillen’s eyes met.
“…I don’t think he’ll come again when it’s over, right?”
“The possibility cannot be completely ruled out.”
“You know how to deal with it.”
Floyan Jespine, the second prince of the empire most likely to become the Crown Prince along with Rufus Jespine.
It looked like it was going to be a long night.