Rumors spread quickly.
Rumor has it that there is someone behind the scenes controlling the monsters that attacked the capital.
The story that the dark forces had even dismantled the barrier to attack the empire began to spread throughout the empire in an instant.
“Isn’t it the first time that the capital has been attacked since Emperor Deus ascended the throne?”
“Where was the capital attacked? Even the palace was hit.”
“No matter how much it is called the Holy King, it seems that it will not be easily passed this time.”
“I know yeah. Well, isn’t that what the savages of the north did anyway?”
“I heard that the truce negotiations are also slow?”
“You shameful savages!”
Of course, people were guessing that the culprits were ‘savages from the north’.
They were the only ones who could control the monsters of the Rockari Mountains in the dark.
On the surface, it pretends to negotiate a ceasefire, but behind the scenes, it is doing this kind of trick.
Unprecedented attention was focused on what decision Deus, who is called the guardian of peace, would make.
In addition, the neighboring countries prostrated themselves closely.
This is because it may disappear like dust if it is woven incorrectly.
“It doesn’t matter who holds the knife.”
“knife? what knife?”
“This man. Since you dared to launch a direct attack on the imperial family, wouldn’t an investigation team be formed? They should be thoroughly searched out and all those involved should be decapitated.”
“Will the King Seong do that?”
“Then I will give the knife to someone else.”
“Then, it must be Prince Launel at least.”
“no. I heard that Crown Prince Reinhardt was also nominated for the nomination.”
“Then isn’t it bloody windy?”
Depending on who the emperor gave the sword to, the strength of the blowing wind would change.
Prince Launel would deal with it according to the principle, but if he gave Prince Reinhardt a sword, it could really be bloody.
Every day the capital was abuzz with talk of raids.
All the newspapers were plastered with the story of the imperial family.
– The monster’s attack. who’s behind it? 『Hana Ilbo』
―The imperial family draws the sword. 『Jungangji』
― The birth of the Lord Slayer. 『Phoenix Newspaper』
―His Highness of Kazan and the magic corps make a great performance! 『Suho’s Reporters』
·······.
…
*
One of the three is appointed as the head of the investigation.
But it is something that cannot be easily determined.
Even if Deus handled it arbitrarily, only the power of the imperial family would be dispersed.
So what was needed was an ‘agreement’.
An agreement to empower whoever becomes the investigation leader.
To be precise, it was the time when the empresses needed an agreement.
“Choose two out of the three and let me know. I will refer to the opinions of the empresses.”
It was time to overcome this difficulty by joining forces with the imperial family.
Reinhardt, Launel, Kazan.
It meant choosing two of them and appointing the more suitable one as the head of the investigation.
It wasn’t just the empresses who were moved by Deus’ remarks.
The nobles began to move more busily.
*
“Empress. We must prevent Crown Prince Reinhard from being appointed as the head of the investigation.”
1 A shadow fell on the empress’ eyes.
Emperor Deus announced that he would appoint an investigation leader and conduct a thorough investigation. It is to set an example for all those involved.
Launel, Kazan and Reinhardt were pointed out as candidates for the position.
Aristocrats came and were talking to the first empress as if protesting.
“When the prince holds the sword, a wind of blood will blow.”
“This is just like a natural disaster. Isn’t that like trying to hold humans accountable for a natural disaster?”
“The status of the nobles who are currently on trial will be further narrowed. The judges will notice the prince. That will not happen.”
The reason why nobles flocked to protest was simple.
It is because of the nobles who are currently in custody and on trial in connection with the Special Prisoner’s Building.
It wasn’t just one or two. There were over 50 aristocrats who had been involved in a long-standing scandal. In particular, most of them were nobles belonging to the 1st Empress.
The judges who conduct the trial are also aristocrats.
So, the aristocrats were supposed to provide some convenience.
Even if Crown Prince Reinhardt, who had no special place in the palace, ordered it, blindfolded and screaming was enough. It was just a matter of giving him a suitable punishment and getting rid of it.
However, the moment Reinhardt is appointed as the head of the investigation, everything changes.
After organizing her thoughts for a moment, the First Empress opened her mouth.
“Do not worry. If His Majesty had an idea, he would not appoint the crown prince as the head of the investigation.”
The only suitable person was Launel.
No matter how much Reinhardt changed, I wouldn’t think of giving him the right to investigate because he had no support base.
But, what is this anxiety about?
‘I’ll have to talk to the other empresses as well.’
If the empresses move in agreement, the emperor will have no choice but to appoint Launel.
The first empress convened a meeting of the empresses.
*
The four empresses had tea time.
“It’s been a while since we’ve been together like this.”
1 The Empress opened her mouth.
It was unusual for empresses to meet. It’s an event that only happens once a year.
But we had to get together.
“I need your help this time. Shouldn’t this matter go smoothly if we put Launel in the position of the investigation leader?”
“… this time, I agree.”
The 2nd Empress supported her opinion.
Kazan, the second prince, is far from the personality of the investigation leader.
However, if it was Launel, at least he wouldn’t bring blood to the imperial family.
“Empress Josephine, Empress Leah. Do you agree with me?”
With the consent of the 3rd Empress Josephine and 4th Empress Leah, she can use this as an excuse to forcefully push against Launel.
However, the reaction of the two was very bland.
In particular, Empress Josephine was hostile.
“I understand that Prince Carmon and Prince Leon were excluded from this nomination because they are young, but that doesn’t seem to be the reason why I have to support Prince Launel…?”
Empress Josephine was not on good terms with the other empresses.
In particular, the 1st Empress and the 2nd Empress, ignoring themselves as ‘from the countryside’, were so disgusted that they did not even want to breathe in the same space.
1 The empress’ expression hardened.
“So you’re saying you’re going to support the crown prince?”
“Why, can’t we?”
“Are you saying that because you really don’t know how bad his madness is?”
“Well, isn’t that just a rumor? From what I saw, His Highness the Crown Prince looked very normal.”
From Josephine’s point of view, it would have been better for Reinhardt to be the head of the investigation.
In addition, Reinhardt had a history of saving her son, Prince Carmon, from runaway.
Even if you don’t like it, it’s like a lifesaver, so condescending would be a hundred and a thousand times better than Launel, the son of the first empress.
“I came to the palace late, I’m saying this because I don’t know.”
“It must be really nice to stay in the palace for a long time, right?”
“······ Empress Josephine. Are you talking to me?”
bang!
Empress Josephine jumped up from her seat.
“under! Is that the attitude of a consent seeker? If you intend to force it without even the slightest sincerity, I will stand up.”
Empress Josephine fired off her words and left.
We didn’t get along well from the beginning, but I didn’t think it would be so cheap.
‘A lowly thing…’
1 The Empress suppressed her anger.
Since she was young and even from a low birth rate, she seemed to think she was on the same level as the empress.
It must be because he has a bad head and does not know how to read the trend.
If Launel is appointed as the head of the investigation, it is like holding the mightiest sword of the Empire.
The prestige of the first empress could not help but grow.
It seemed that Empress Josephine did not know that it would be too late even if she regretted going then.
“······ Empress Leah. I hope you make a wise choice.”
The 1st Empress who killed her anger said to the 4th Empress, Empress Lia.
Empress Lia asked back.
“You mean to choose between Prince Launel and Crown Prince Reinhardt?”
“Yes. So it will be.”
“Is there any advantage to me in choosing someone?”
“Empress Leah probably knows that there are rumors that the monsters’ attack and attack were caused by northerners.”
“What does that have to do with me? Although my ancestors were northerners, it was a thousand years ago.”
“But do other people think so too?”
Empress Lia bit her lip.
It was an irritating prejudice.
A thousand years is not enough time for the blood of the northerners to be diluted.
The northerners’ blood has almost disappeared, even though there is no difference in appearance from them now.
Even so, people still treated her and her family as ‘strangers from the north’.
It was a fact that it was even more fun to be treated as a ‘traitor’ in the North.
‘Will they look at me if I’m in danger of dying?’
Wouldn’t it just make me laugh if I looked at it? You might be laughing and laughing.
When the Eternal Palace was attacked by dragons, she was the only one who moved.
There were no knights or soldiers moving to the Eternal Palace, despite the strange smell.
If it wasn’t for Reinhardt, Rion would no longer be a person of this world.
He sensed it, and ran to save Leon himself.
If he had to choose between the two, at least Reinhardt was better than the empresses in front of him.
No matter how innocent Prince Launel is, he cannot be free from the influence of the first empress.
“I’m sorry, but please leave me out of this story.”
After politely refusing, Empress Ria also stood up.
It was her dream to live a quiet life without harsh winds.
If only Leon could grow up well, there would be nothing better.
With this, both the 3rd and 4th empresses left. It’s exactly a 2:2 split.
The result was completely different from the first empress’ expectation.
‘Prince Reinhardt seems to have changed their minds.’
No matter how stupid you are, you have to know how to distinguish between public and life.
Even so, the reason they refused was probably because Reinhardt had settled in their hearts to some extent.
Both the 3rd and 4th empresses do not have much influence in the imperial family, but the family’s potential is by no means small.
If those two support Reinhardt, the picture could become strange.
1 The Empress clenched her fists and trembled.
*
Empress Josephine regretted leaving the place.
‘ruined.’
I was so angry that I screamed, but when I thought about it, it was because if Prince Launel was appointed as the head of the investigation, he could end up in an abyss.
Should I go back now and pray that I was wrong?
Empress Josephine shook her head.
Otherwise, you will bite your tongue and die.
Upon returning to the palace, there were people carrying luggage.
Those who see it for the first time are entering and exiting the palace.
The only one who was familiar with it was Isar.
Isabella’s brother and heir to the Count of Versailles.
“What are you doing?”
“Ah, Empress. This is a gift from His Highness the Crown Prince.”
“What?”
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Josephine put on a shocked expression.
Whose gift is it?
‘Isn’t there poison or a monster inside?’
big box.
I don’t know what might be inside the box.
“Open it. I need to check the contents.”
“Yes. open it.”
Following Izar’s words, the workers opened the box.
Empress Josephine’s eyes shook as she checked the contents.
“This, this… isn’t it a painting? pottery?”
“He said it was an apology for breaking it up in the palace the other day.”
After the demonstration ceremony, Reinhardt entered the Golden Lion Palace to heal Prince Carmon’s runaway.
Pottery and paintings were damaged in the process.
Could it be that he sent it because he was sorry?
“wait. This, this pottery…! Isn’t it Atluen’s masterpiece ‘Morning of the Dead’?”
“It was really hard to find.”
“This picture too! ‘Survive and Destroy’! What about works that can’t be obtained with money?”
“It was really, really hard.”
As Izar said, these are works that are almost impossible to obtain.
They were several times more precious than the ceramics and paintings that Reinhardt broke.
However, the owners of these ceramics and paintings were not in need of money.
So Josephine gave up on saving it after several attempts.
“I-You mean that Crown Prince Reinhard sent this to me?”
Empress Josephine calmed her heart.
“Yes. Please feel free to accept it.”
It was Reinhardt who gave the order, but it was Izar’s skill to get the work himself.
Empress Josephine felt dizzy and clutched her forehead.
‘I can’t believe Prince Reinhardt has such an eye.’
know the art
Besides, they said they were sorry and sent them directly.
Reinhardt is not a lunatic.
‘yes. Prince Reinhardt is better than Prince Launel.’
It’s not that I’m really sorry for these things.
But at least Reinhardt knows how to show sincerity.
unlike anyone else.
Empress Josephine hardened her heart.
*
Attack on the capital of monsters, invasion of Balmung’s palace.
After all, this was an opportunity.
When appointed as the head of the investigation, he gains that much power.
With the royal family on his back, he was able to suppress opposition from the nobility and solidify his position.
‘It’s an opportunity to restore the power base of the imperial family.’
Furthermore, it was an opportunity to return the empire to the imperial family rather than to the nobility.
In particular, it was also a golden opportunity to cut off the aides of Archduke Carlos.
‘Starting with the imperial palace wizard Generic, I cut off all arms and legs of Archduke Carlos.’
There are hidden arms of Archduke Carlos all over the palace.
So are the nobles.
They pretended to be kind to the empress, but in reality there were more nobles who were loyal to Archduke Carlos.
This opportunity will not come again unless Archduke Carlos is distracted by the armistice negotiations with the North.
The cause is also good. The will of Emperor Deus was firm.
‘I can’t concede.’
Deus said he would listen to the opinions of the empresses.
The empresses would probably choose between me and Launel.
The 1st Empress and 2nd Empress would push for Launel, but the 3rd Empress and 4th Empress had room to choose me.
“The opinions of the empresses are sharp.”
The people of the imperial family gathered together.
After accepting the opinions of the empresses, Deus rubbed his chin.
It was exactly 2:2.
The 3rd Empress Josephine and the 4th Empress Leah chose Reinhardt rather than Launel as the head of the investigation.
“Reinhardt and Launel.”
Deus, who was sitting on the throne, looked at me and Launel in turn.
“The Empire has been attacked. At a time like this, the imperial family couldn’t show a divided appearance. So.”
Deus spoke again.
“Prove it with your skills. The superior of the two will be appointed as the head of the investigation.”
······ Prove it with your skills.
Do you really mean to hit and fight?
＜ Illusion (3) ＞ End