The Ronberg family ruled the eastern part of the Feyer continent.
The main house was at the center of it, and Boris was silently standing at the front door, waiting for something.
Gyiing-
Before long, the magic formula that came to mind ran through Boris’s body.
Then, as if it had been authenticated, a portal opened in front of me.
Boris went inside, as if he was used to it.
When I went inside, there were people in purple uniforms sitting there.
Boris looked at the seat of honor at the top.
A chair that sits far higher than the others.
The person sitting there was obscured by the screen, and only the silhouette was visible.
Boris slowly bowed to him.
“I just went, Gaju.”
“Sit down, Boris.”
After Boris sat down after greeting, an old man opened his mouth as if he had been waiting for this.
“Boris, what the hell are you doing?”
He bit his lip slightly at the sound of a thick sigh, but couldn’t protest.
“How the hell are we supposed to accept this situation where we can’t even seduce a kingdom that falls less?”
“… … I have no face, Elder Root.”
“Don’t be too hard on yourself. They said that the Solstad family ate only water a while ago.”
“Don’t I know that? This side even wrote and sent an alliance proposal, but there is no progress in the discussion, so isn’t that a problem!?”
“Elder Root is right. This is an insult to our family.”
“I dare not even know the subject of the kingdom… … It just happened that I was lucky enough to be able to lean on my shoulders.”
widely.
As if to stop them from speaking, a woman sitting in the seat of honor held out a hand fan.
At this, everyone kept their mouths shut.
she said with a cold look.
“The rebuke is over. Boris, report what happened today.”
“… … Yes, Mother.”
Boris reported what he had said with the two princes today in a slightly haggard voice.
At this, the expressions of those who listened silently were distorted.
As if representing them, Root said.
“Boris, have you accepted such an offer now?”
“… … It had to be.”
“gibberish! that… … .”
“Elder Root.”
Hearing the determined woman’s voice, the old man managed to close his opened mouth.
“Keep your voice down. And this is not the place to scold Boris.”
“Cow, I’m sorry, subjuju.”
Root, who had been blushing until now, lowered his voice as if he had never done that.
Then she gazed at Boris again.
“Boris.”
“… … Yes, Mother.”
“Why did you accept the second prince’s offer to connect with the Henrik family?”
Boris briefly recalled his conversation with Cruz.
At the sudden proposal of the 2nd prince, he tried to avoid answering, saying that it was difficult to answer right away, but… … .
＜It’s hard to answer, what do you mean?＞
＜As your Highness knows, we currently have some conflict with the Henrik family… … .＞
＜Did you ever meet me with such a qualification that you couldn’t even make a decision?＞
＜That, that is.＞
＜I’m very disappointed with the Ronberg family. You made me meet someone who was only in that position.＞
＜… … !＞
… … At that, Boris had no choice but to accept the offer.
If he hadn’t changed his answer there, it would have been tantamount to affirming the words of the second prince.
This was to expose his shame.
After Nicola died, he couldn’t reveal to others that he was in a position where he had to humble himself while taking on the dirty work.
“It’s because I received a confirmation that if you accept the terms, you will promise to do business with our family.”
“Isn’t a transaction promise without specific provisions not enough?”
“I think differently. 2 Considering the prince’s purpose, it’s because he will meet the Henrik family somehow.”
Boris wants regular interaction with the great family after the kingdom.
2 The prince’s wish was added to supplement the basis for his decision.
“The connection with the Henrik family is possible with other families as well. So I thought it was better to get it while you can get it.”
“Hmm, that makes sense.”
Boris’s expression brightened slightly.
It was due to the affirmation of additionalism, but he even opened his mouth as if this was an opportunity.
“At most one year. In the meantime, you just have to pass the time, get supplies, and separate the kingdom from the Lien family.”
“I understand what you mean. If you have any objections, speak up now.”
Perhaps it was because of Booju’s acceptance, everyone opened their mouths in a different atmosphere than before.
“… … Now that I’ve heard it, it doesn’t seem like Boris made a bad decision.”
“Yes, it is. Rather, I was able to know the level of the kingdom without knowing the subject.”
“With this, my attitude toward the second prince has become clear… … .”
“Boris.”
Those who commented on the low-lying voice of the housekeeper kept their mouths shut as if it had never happened.
“I think you believe in the 2 princes too much.”
“older brother… … no, gossip What does that mean?”
“Is he really different from the Queen?”
The atmosphere sank heavily at the emotionless family head’s question.
But Boris, as if he was accustomed to this attitude, answered without shrinking.
“From what I saw, yes. The Lien family is also making deals now, but there is a lot of hostility.”
“… … Hmm.”
“And we drink together every time we meet, and it didn’t seem like he was cheating on me.”
“i get it.”
After that, the householder did not speak out until the meeting was over.
I kept my seat until everyone except for the subjuju woke up.
After confirming that everyone had left, the family head opened his mouth.
“mother.”
“Yes, my lord. Please speak.”
“I kind of feel like I’m being duped.”
“What made you think that?”
“The intelligence about the two princes is somewhat divided, but the queen is not.”
Even the great families that looked down on the kingdom were wary of the queen.
The messy kingdom was quickly taken care of, and the giant family was constantly on guard… … .
“Could such a person really choose someone different from his will as the crown prince?”
“That makes sense. But I don’t think it matters.”
Bouzou, Erlonberg continued with a slight smile.
“Our ultimate goal is far from cooperating with great families.”
“… … Yes, it is.”
“As the family head said, I don’t think there is a need to insist on Rien’s isolation.”
“Yes, it would be better for them to join hands with the kingdom to fulfill the family’s true intentions.”
Erl stared into space for a moment.
There was deep anguish in his eyes.
After thinking, she slowly opened her mouth.
“Rien, Western Warrior, Kingdom, Henrik. It seems more appropriate to rule out the number of cases where the four places are perfectly holding hands.”
“Yes, if they worked together perfectly, the plan would be disrupted… … It won’t happen. Humans are not that rational.”
Chararak.
After removing the screen, Karl Ronberg slowly walked down and continued.
“So, we need to increase the power of the kingdom as planned.”
“understand. There’s no better way to reduce Solstad and Yorgil’s power than that.”
Erl, who rose from his seat following him, cautiously continued.
“So, just focus on recovering your body.”
“… … Yes, Mother.”
* * *
“How were the Henriks?”
“Certainly, he felt more like a merchant than an aristocrat. It was heterogeneous in many ways.”
“ha ha ha! As expected, your insight is excellent, Your Highness.”
Shortly after meeting the Henrik family through Boris’s introduction.
I met him again and had a drink.
“But surprisingly, His Highness is looking for me first.”
“is it? Maybe I was enjoying a drink with you too.”
“ha ha ha! I’m glad you like me.”
I found him first because I felt it was time to put my plan into action.
I wanted to look into the situation a bit more, but… … .
It was judged that unexpected variables could occur if the time was longer than this in a place other than the kingdom.
“Actually, there is something I want to talk to you about.”
“You mean that?”
“Yes, there was one bastard in your family who was even nominated for head of household.”
My purpose was to completely separate Henrik from the other great families.
As if Henrik heard the secret of the Ronberg family, if you leak the information, he will react on its own.
“Ah, you mean Nicola Ronberg.”
“Yes, he was famous in the kingdom for his great talent. It was a heterogeneous soul that signed a contract with the King of Spirits in only 6 castles, right?”
“It is true. Although he was a bastard, he passed the title of head of household, and he did not even know the subject.”
“The evaluation is harsh. You must have had a bad relationship, right?”
“It couldn’t have been better. Would Your Highness be patient if Cheonchul took over the crown prince’s position?”
“hahahaha! When you say that, I understand. Anyway, it’s a consultation about him.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“I have risen to the throne, but my political enemies still remain. That’s why I’m thinking about handling it.”
Naturally, I had no intention of doing so.
Morgan and Hones aren’t pointing their swords at me or threatening me.
“It’s quiet now, but it’s sure to become a nuisance later.”
“Ah, I think I know what the situation is.”
“Isn’t there a force that followed the bastard in Ronberg as well?”
“You’re asking how we handled them.”
“… … Yes, that’s it.”
According to the investigation immediately after possessing, there was no such thing as a purge.
The rules passed down from generation to generation were closer to inclusion than organization, so I wasn’t too worried… … .
I couldn’t be too sure as of now, having colluded with the Resurrection Church.
“You’re out of line, and you’ll have to pay for it.”
“… … Does that mean you killed him?”
“No way, they are also a precious resource for the family. You can’t use it carelessly.”
… … resource?
“Then, are you sending them to a rough place?”
“I used that method in the past, but… … It’s a bit different lately.”
“How do you deal with it? I’m a little curious.”
“It is used for the family’s secret arts. I can’t tell you the details because it’s confidential.”
I heard that it was a family secret, but I couldn’t guess anything.
Was there a spell that suited the situation Boris was talking about?
‘Maybe it’s a newly created one.’
… … After quickly controlling my emotions, I opened my mouth to the next business.
“This may be a bit ironic question, but who is stronger between you and the bastard?”
“He was stronger back then, but not anymore.”
“Ohhh, so you’re saying that your skills now surpass his?”
“That’s right.”
“I look forward to that.”
“yes?”
“No, I am talking to myself. By the way, is the family head’s health okay?”
“… … yes?”
“Henrik’s agent said so. The family head of Ronberg is suffering from an illness, so he would be grateful if you could help.”
“… … !”
I could see that Boris couldn’t control his expression.
This wasn’t something I heard from Henrik, it was information I expected alone.
It was probably one of Ronberg’s top secrets right now, so it was a natural reaction.
‘As expected, he inherited the vision.’
It is called the Myeongga, and in order to maintain its peak, it had to maintain its strong power steadily.
At the center of it, of course, was the family head.
House Ronberg had created a vision to maintain its power.
If you inherit this, your strength rises dramatically, similar to how the Resurrection Church raised its level by accepting chaos.
‘This is why my father died early.’
Due to the sudden death of the family head of Ronberg, the father had become the head of the household earlier than planned.
He inherited his vision while his skills and level were still immature.
Probably Karl Ronberg is in the same situation.
‘Because the guy at the time I died was only a 7-star intermediate.’
In order to safely accept the vision, I had to be at least 7-star advanced.
This was one of the top secrets that not many people knew even in the Ronberg family.
It was only natural that Boris be perplexed, given that I had given him the information to deduce such a fact.
‘I think this will be enough to shake.’
I said it like I heard it from the Henrik family, so it’s sure to behave as I expected.
“Where are you sick? It looks like you have a bad complexion.”
“… … Ah, Your Highness. Actually, I have an urgent business, so I think I should go now.”
“okay? If you’re leaving my drinking party, it must be quite important.”
“I apologize.”
“It’s okay, I just thought of something to do.”
After greeting him, Boris quickly stepped out.
The place he was heading to was none other than the place where the representative of the Henrik family was staying.
‘I met the 2 princes not too long ago, so he must still be in the neutral zone.’
Boris couldn’t help but doubt his ears.
The Henriks are telling the kingdom the secrets of Ronberg?
‘It’s surprising that a merchant or something like that found out about our family’s secret… … .’
This is a situation where they clearly crossed the line.
Although they are currently in conflict, the kingdom is ultimately just a prey for the giant family.
To tell such a person their top-secret details… … .
‘This is not something to just pass on.’
Boris, who arrived at the place where Henrik’s agent was staying, said to the escorts.
“I’ll use a shakyyeong, so everyone retreat.”
At Boris’ words, Ronberg and Henrik’s escorts were all surprised.
It was a barrier created by the combined efforts of the great families to block all internal information from leaking out.
It was only used to talk about something as important as that.
Boris, who triggered the crisis and faced the representative of the Henrik family, asked questioningly.
“What are you thinking right now? Selling Ronberg’s secrets to the kingdom.”
“… … Confidential, what do you mean?”
“Don’t pretend! You guys belong to our family… … ?”
As Boris spoke, he sensed something strange.
No, to be precise, we have reached a fundamental question.
‘… … Did the Henriks really get information about our family’s vision?’
This information belonged to the secret among the secrets of the Ronberg family.
It’s like they found out that much information, and they told the 2 princes that easily?
‘It seemed like he took a detour and told me that his health was bad… … Still, something is strange.’
Jiing –
While agonizing for a while, Boris felt that the chain of events he had unfolded opened.
Surprised by this, he averted his gaze.
‘You said you opened the crisis!? Who and how… … ?’
The true value of the barrier created by the cooperation of the great families was in security.
It’s safe to say that it’s impossible to open unless you’re the one who invoked it.
But are you going to open it?
jerk, jerk.
Boris and Henrik’s agent kept their distance and looked toward the entrance.
Eventually, when I checked the object that had entered, I opened my eyes wide.
“… … majesty?”
“How is His Highness here… … .”
Kwajik!
At that time, a rabbit suddenly popped out and bit the head of the representative of the Henrik family.
An invisible bullet that flew at the same time killed him.
While Boris doubts his eyes at the unexpected situation.
“As expected, it moved as I expected.”
I stared at him with a lively smile.