“Preemptive strike… … You mean?”
“exactly. Of course, I don’t mean to move right now.”
Although the enemy’s power is overwhelming.
I thought it was not good to be passive and only think about defense.
In addition to war, a strategy was needed to weaken the enemy’s power.
“I don’t think the great family is a flawless existence, so what do you think of the Sharden family?”
“… … Yes, of course I think so too.”
Ronberg, Solstad, Yorgil, Henrik.
Those who are the leaders of each giant family are the ones who eventually rise to the top with the logic of power.
Since such people were united, it was difficult to expect a strong bond with each other.
“It’s an atmosphere where you have to control the families under your command and monitor other giant families, so there’s no room for gaps.”
“… … What a strange feeling.”
“What do you mean?”
“Your Highness, a citizen of the kingdom, seems to know them better than me.”
“ha ha ha! Originally, I’m the type of person who is good at talking a little plausibly.”
In any case, a plan was needed to break up the great family alliance.
I don’t know their exact condition yet, so I can’t think of a specific method… … .
I was able to be confident in this direction because I knew the Ronberg family well.
“I will review what Your Highness said with the family.”
“Okay, please give me information about them too.”
After the meeting, a welcome ceremony was held.
We had a time to greet each other and promote friendship at a luxurious table.
On the outside, they were friendly, but I felt that things weren’t so good.
‘Well, it deserves it.’
Due to the last war, the Rien family lost 30% of their territory.
To make matters worse, the damage of the Western warriors who helped them was even greater.
Since not all four of the great families participated in the war, it must be disconcerting.
“Are you here, Your Highness?”
“Sorry for coming early in the morning, Lord Sharden.”
“No, I just wanted to talk to Your Highness.”
The next day after arriving in Feyer continent.
After the welcome ceremony, I received materials about the last war from them.
I went to Sharden to talk about this.
It’s the family head’s office, so you don’t have to worry about leaking out.
“I have read everything I received yesterday.”
“You mean already? You’re pretty fast.”
“Because it’s not the time to relax. So, I want to check one… … .”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Is it true that the commercialization of this predicate has ended?”
“It is true.”
Spells were inscribed on special paper like a talisman.
It was a weapon made by the Ronberg family, through which anyone could easily and quickly use engraved magic.
‘It wasn’t commercialized properly at the time… … .’
There was, but at most it was all about containing 4-star level magic.
However, as written here, they were already using 6-star spells in their amulets.
“I struggled a lot at first, but later I was able to find my own countermeasures and reduce the damage.”
“Still, it’s still a nuisance.”
If the predicate has developed to this extent, other things will be the same.
Maybe even the things that I just thought of and couldn’t materialize… … .
‘… … As expected, information is lacking.’
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Like it or not, I felt the need to connect with the great family.
The Lien family may be doing their own spying, but the security of the giant family is not easy.
“The reaction of the western warriors is painful in many ways. If they had been more cooperative, things would have been much better than they are now… … .”
“… … Still, without their help, it would not have stopped at the level of losing 30% of the territory.”
Western warriors came out to help in the invasion of the giant family, but there was no exchange.
To be precise, they refused to interact.
They would cooperate, but it was because they were extremely reluctant to communicate with each other.
‘I’ve heard that it’s closed, but that’s how severe it is.’
The damage suffered by the western warriors was far greater than that of the Lien family.
Even though the situation has deteriorated to this point, their closed attitude has not changed.
“So I’m thinking of approaching them first from my side.”
“… … To the western warriors?”
“A great family.”
Shardan held his breath at my calm reply.
Recognizing this, I spoke quickly.
“I plan to focus on the Lonberg family, which has the most potential.”
“Is it because you applied for an alliance with the kingdom?”
“exactly. The kingdom has no intention of responding at all, but I answered in a way that left room for it, so there should be no problem.”
There were other reasons besides this.
As an bastard of the Ronberg family, I had the confidence to see through their situation and intentions.
“I am telling this to the family head because I need to fool them.”
“Cheating is… … .”
“I will play a prince who sees you only for money.”
So the reason I came here is to make money, not for a relationship beyond that.
… … It was an announcement in advance that he would show the nuance of words and actions.
“I understand what you mean.”
Shardan was smiling peacefully, but not in his head.
It was because I understood how dangerous those words were from the perspective of the Rien family.
‘How am I supposed to refuse this… … .’
This was a difficult offer to accept.
That means, even if the kingdom presses on the Rien family in the future, you will be able to pretend that this was agreed upon in advance.
If the kingdom changed its mind along the way, they would be in a situation where they had no answer.
‘This proposal does not have the same safeguards as yesterday’s meeting.’
I don’t think that’s the case with the kingdom, but if you’re doing something stupid, you can try your hand at this side too.
Because the prince promised to stay in Feyer continent for at least 70% of the exchange period.
‘However, if the two princes are in a position to formally interact with the great family, this becomes a meaningless clause.’
It wasn’t that I didn’t believe in the kingdom.
However, Shardan felt that the man in front of him was unusual from yesterday’s meeting.
He was only 17, but he had that kind of skills, or negotiation skills that seemed like he had gone through a tough battle.
It was a vigilance that he embraced because he recognized that ability.
“Kids Shardan, do you know what this is?”
With a slight smile, I showed the Celestial Spirit I was wearing on my index finger.
He watched for a while, then slowly opened his mouth.
“Artifact… … is it?”
“Right. It’s the same one the Ronberg family took.”
“… … yes?”
“This is also a vessel that holds the power of evil spirits. It’s one of the artifacts the Resurrection Church was looking for.”
“… … !”
At my words, Shardan’s eyes were stained with astonishment.
I did not stop there, but also showed the other two powers.
“Three powers of evil spirits sealed on the Sigvarda continent. I have them all.”
“… … .”
Shardan knew about the power of the sealed evil god.
The huge family that joined hands with the Resurrection Church shared it… … .
“If the great family finds out about this, they will target me at any cost.”
The goal of the Resurrection Church was to bring together the six powers scattered across the two continents.
I don’t know exactly what will happen when that happens.
It is clear that you will gain great power.
“If you believe that I and the kingdom are truly attached to the Great House, sell this information to them.”
“… … With that, you’re telling me to believe in Your Highness’ words.”
“exactly. I think this is enough.”
“Yes that’s right. It’s not enough, it overflows.”
Shardan’s eyes, which had been hiding his emotions until now, shook greatly.
It wasn’t that I doubted my words.
He just couldn’t seem to accept the situation.
“Even though we met for the first time yesterday, I know that Your Highness is a clever person.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“That’s why I don’t understand. Didn’t you think that I would sell that information to secure the family’s safety?”
“In that case, I would have accepted their offer a long time ago.”
It’s been quite a while since a giant family attacked the North.
They say that even before I was born, there were minor disputes… … .
In the meantime, the great families made one proposal to Rien every time, including the last war.
It was meant to depend on them.
The Lien family had not accepted this offer even after a long dispute.
“What if I change my mind?”
“That part is the only danger.”
There were two reasons for making the risky proposition for me.
One was that he believed in Shardan Lien’s character to some extent.
Known for generations to make contracts only with the Rien family, the Ice Spirit King valued the personality of the contractor.
They say that if you don’t like the person, even if you have the skills, you will refuse the contract… … .
In addition, Sharden Lien’s outstanding personality was famous in many ways.
“Chief of Sharden, I’m making it my biggest goal to destroy them.”
And that was the second reason.
You cannot bring them down by simply giving orders from a safe place.
“In order to reduce the difference in power with them and deliver an effective blow, this side needs to take risks as well.”
“… … .”
“Of course, it is not a gamble recklessly. This is the conclusion I came to after a lot of calculations in my mind.”
“It will be difficult to obtain meaningful information from them through negotiations alone.”
“It doesn’t matter, I have a heavenly angle.”
“If it’s a heavenly angle… … .”
“You mean Shinsu.”
I explained the power as I touched the ceiling on my lap.
“I’m better at infiltration than an 8-star assassin, and I can break through and restore quite a few barriers by copying the spell.”
“… … .”
“It’s not that dangerous to play with them with negotiations and deals, and investigate them with a thousand eyes.”
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Sharden stood up out of nowhere and politely bowed her head.
“I would like to apologize for doubting Your Highness’ will.”
“It’s okay, the family head just did what he had to do.”
“I will take this opportunity to swear that the Rien family will stand against them until their strength runs out.”
“Thank you, me too.”
“Actually, I told Your Highness a lie yesterday.”
“What is it?”
“The answer is that I do not think that the great family is a perfect, flawless existence.”
These were the words I brought up at the end of yesterday’s meeting.
“Your Highness’ words made me realize that I thought of them as monsters that couldn’t be defeated.”
“I understand, didn’t you exchange power directly with them?”
“Thank you for saying that.”
After that, information was exchanged with Sharden.
It’s not just for exploration, it’s not a superficial exchange.
We revealed what we needed to each other without hesitation.
I was able to be sure that there was trust in the relationship this way.
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In the middle of that conversation, I heard a knock in the office.
In response, Sharden moved his body to check the visitor’s business.
He spoke cautiously, showing complex emotions on his face.
“It is said that a guest looking for Her Highness has come.”
“… … customer? On the continent of Feyer, which is not even a kingdom?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Who is it?”
“This is Boris Ronberg.”