Episode 153
When people think of empires, they often think of the red sun.
This is because the Aldnia Empire began with the foundation of many ancient ruins related to steampunk.
Red fuel commonly found in ruins related to steampunk.
The first emperor of the empire discovered a relic without a security device, which is found extremely rarely.
The first emperor of the empire, seeing the reminiscent of a small sun, declared that he would use the red sun as the emblem of the empire.
Whereas Dwarves and beasts laboriously imitate machines and magic tools, humans lacked skills, so it was natural for them to develop slowly, except for Elpis, where Galshudin Academy is located.
If that was a few hundred years ago, it could be said that the technology gap would have widened further.
They were able to establish an empire differently from the western part where several kingdoms were scattered or the ununited southern part by studying the objects of the ruins.
Because it was able to develop.
So, the western area where the tower city is located is magic, and the elves at the end are spirits.
In the south, noisy with all kinds of cults and tribes, some witchcraft and curses are used, and the beasts in the north of the center of the continent are auras and machines.
The Dwarf’s excellent forging technique could not be separated from this.
After some talented people mastered the prana, the empire developed through the steam engine while developing a weapon technology that contained the family’s vision.
Of course, that didn’t make any huge progress or invent any inventions.
Little by little, results are starting to emerge.
Research that started without basic knowledge did not give enormous knowledge, although it might have made it possible to build an empire from the artifacts.
What sets it apart from other countries is the unusual shape and clothing of the building.
As long as they were the same human anyway, they had no choice but to use magic, and there was no need to reject weapons and prana.
The empire has developed evenly, contrary to the ambitions it had initially established.
The present Aldnia Empire was completed by advocating meritocracy to unite the chaotic empire.
A heavy, dignified voice rang out.
Whether you know the owner of this voice or not, the moment you hear his voice, you will feel the pressure. As such, the status of the person speaking now was not ordinary.
Darian Habueron.
Emperor of the Aldnia Empire.
“What do you mean?”
The man in front of him answered the emperor’s question with a bright smile.
The Crown Prince, Darian Habueron, quickly erased his dignified appearance as he did not feel any discomfort unlike others.
“Do you think this battle for the throne seems to have gotten worse?”
Darian has always been like that.
A friendly impression that smiles at everyone and considers others.
A monarch who makes people want to be together with his charm.
However, when it is necessary to be decisive, he is a decisive judge.
Unlike other children, reaching the age of his early thirties, he was able to perform brilliantly even if he entrusted the throne immediately.
“How do you see your Majesty?”
“I think half right, half wrong.”
The fact that he did not answer the emperor’s words and, on the contrary, answered a question even when asked, was a part of how much the emperor loved the Crown Prince.
“I was going to quietly handle the report that came up this time according to your wishes.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
As Allen had expected, or even sooner than that, John realized the seriousness of the matter and investigated the underworld.
He was able to quickly get a clue of his decisive and digging powers of action, and the information about him went into the emperor as well as about Allen.
Even the prince who was considered the target of the assassination.
“I was going to leave the background to you at your request. But…, look around.”
He knew that the surroundings the emperor was talking about did not refer to this small room.
“On the edge of the empire, Elpis, a gathering of talented people from all over the world, has become noisy. Even if it is someone’s conspiracy, it seems difficult to deal with it quietly.”
“That’s right…”
Darian looked depressed for a moment.
He knew that his younger brothers might have done such a thing for the throne. He didn’t want to doubt it, but that’s what power is.
That’s why I begged the emperor and was going to end the work inside the imperial family… .
“There, Eliza was attacked.”
The emperor added in a subdued tone, as if he was trying to scare him.
“They said they were attacked while talking to the boy who gave the information to John.”
An opponent who is believed to be under or assisted by the re-appearing Shadow Queen.
I don’t know if he was trying to give information to Eliza, or if he was trying to solve the case through his usual friendship, but it was like pouring oil into the rumors.
As is often the case, a story that came to mind in an instant like a conspiracy theory, and then disappeared naturally after several years of conversation, received a lot of attention because of Elijah’s work.
Even in the imperial family, it was impossible to do things quietly.
You have to show some position.
The easiest way to appease an angry people is simple.
“The time has come to clean up the parasites that are slowly entrenched in the Empire.”
Originally, rather than the emperor himself, it was thought to be used to add the achievements of the prince or prince, but it was useful even in the present case.
Darian hesitated with a thoughtful expression on his face.
If only he had quietly acquired information, rumors spread all over the world, and even the prince was attacked.
Is it right to leave this as it is?
“•••I want to use another method.”
“Come on, tell me.”
The Emperor said, hiding his hopes in his heart. He has always been satisfied with the Crown Prince’s talents and work, but nothing else is known about his family.
The emperor, whoever wears the imperial crown, must be ruthless.
Be mindful that your brother may rebel
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“I will give up the right to show my face during this fighting festival.”
“•••no way.”
The emperor’s expression changed at his decision.
“I’m trying to find out what the younger brothers are thinking with that. Your Majesty.”
“Do you think it’s important enough to give up that opportunity?”
There was not even the slightest hesitation on his face.
“Yeah, it seems like it shouldn’t be now.”
At that, the emperor looked at his face and pondered, and muttered as if it was better.
“Hmm…, yes. It would be nice to know what your children think at this point. Grant me. So, how do you plan to work?”
He replied with a tone of relief to the emperor’s permission.
“It has to be a little shocking, so the younger brothers won’t be confused.”
-The Crown Prince was attacked by someone and suffered serious injuries that required several months of treatment!
A few days later, news hit the academy.
Not long after the second prince was attacked inside the academy, the prince was also attacked.
Upon hearing the news, Arcanthus sat down with Allen.
“What’s the plan now?”
“It’s good if it’s better than what I expected, but it’s good…” ‘ Lane
He seemed surprised by the daring decision of the Crown Prince.
The gist of Arcanthus’ plan was as follows.
At first, he uses the squall to spread rumors inside Elpis.
Squall, which has the advantage of having people in different classes, will allow rumors to flow naturally to the extent that they do not feel that they have been artificially spread.
The second is to attack the second prince Eliza.
Arcanthus had to tell Allen everything about his plan to make it happen.
Allen heard it, and agreed to it on the premise that Eliza was going to do her job in a way that didn’t really hurt her.
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‘Imperial Warriors:
He did not limit his vision to the academy.
It was because he made a plan after hearing all the facts about the imperial political structure and timing, as well as the princess.
The Imperial Martial Arts Festival is the flower of the empire that advocates meritocracy, and it is held once a year and is a festival enjoyed by all the people of the empire.
Pierre Bernaf, who is now called the Eight Rivers and the strongest of the Empire, was also the winner of this competition.
Even once a year, the period of attacking him was at the end of the Imperial Martial Arts Festival, so many people came to the capital to see the scene.
There is one tradition in such an imperial martial arts festival.
The winner of the Martial Arts Festival pays allegiance to the emperor’s child who has revealed his face on the last day.
Usually, the person who showed his face at this time was often given to someone who was thought to be the next emperor.
With a few exceptions, it is a tradition that has been passed down since the Imperial Martial Arts Festival was held, and even the citizens of the Empire were well aware of this fact.
Arcandus woven Princess Maha’s ambition and Allen’s purpose with this.
“Even if Confucius Allen had the information that Johann Lachenbach gave to Johann Lachenbach, it would not have happened in the first place.
If Allen’s original plan was to bring in the 2nd Prince, it would have been worth a try.
“At best, the purges of the remaining reactionaries and the necks of those with bad sins would have naturally faded away.”
Of course, the investigation will continue behind the scenes.
After all, he is the one who asks the Dwarf for a cursed weapon to kill the prince, so he will have no choice but to find it.
“However, if rumors circulate in this center of logistics with students in dozens of countries… you can’t do things quietly.”
Of course, rumors are just rumors, so you might not want to respond.
“So, I decided to decorate it as if I had attacked the second prince.”
If the rumor that he ordered a cursed weapon for the assassination of the prince and the attack of the second prince became known, the imperial family had no choice but to move.
There will even be a report sent by Johan to the imperial family, so it would be hard to just ignore it.
He was compelled to answer the imperial court in two ways.
From there, depending on what they will do in the future, they will reach what the Arcanthus will do.
The worst case is when you work in the Empire to calm your external dissatisfaction without stalling.
At that time, he had no choice but to attack Princess Maha and force all remaining princes and princesses from the empire to return to the capital.
Speaking of the dangers of this work, my mouth hurts.
If you look closely, you will find the culprit in the Empire, along with the entire army of the Academy.
If that happened, Arcanthus was no longer confident.
The best outcome, he thought, would be for the Crown Prince himself to give up his right to show his face at the end of the imperial truce.
If that happens, those who are greedy for the emperor’s position will risk their way back to the empire to occupy it.
It could have caught the eye of suspicion that it might have been one of them that attacked Eliza or ordered the cursed weapon, but the position was just as important.
Standing there once means that you will be able to stand there again.
If Princess Maha also has ambitions to become the emperor, she will never miss this opportunity.
“Prince Allen, do you know what the smartest people should be most wary of?”
He smiled and patted his head.
“It’s your own head.”
Instead of kicking her out, Arcanthus manipulated the situation to force her to leave the academy on her own feet.
Even if she becomes suspicious of something like someone pushing her back, she won’t give up the opportunity easily.
“By the way… you’re pretending to be attacked by yourself.”
Arcanthus looked at the distant place where the imperial capital might have been, with a tired face.
“Arcanthus, it’s the other way around.”
“Ah, I mistook it for a secret room. Ha ha ha.”
After a moment of shy expression, he continued the conversation with a serious expression.
“This, it seems that the Crown Prince has made up his mind.” “Why do you think so?”
He thought deeply about Allen’s question, and then nodded as if he had thought of what to say.
“In a nutshell, this is it.”
He guessed at his innermost thoughts, not knowing whether it was the Crown Prince’s arrogance or confidence.
“If you are confident, anyone can take my place.”
I am ready at any time.
It was a very ferocious, yet confident attitude.