The next morning after the conversation.
Marquis Brisman, who arrived earlier than usual, asked for a cigar while sitting in his office.
“I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve been so excited.”
By talking to himself in an empty office, the Marquis managed to control his emotions.
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Lighting a cigar, the Marquis recalled yesterday’s conversation for a moment.
The proposal to succeed the Illami and Rothstein estates.
‘It’s really bold and bold.’
It is an idea that is usually unthinkable.
How hard was it to break the habit of being taken for granted?
‘Besides, it’s no longer a loss to everyone.’
When the pact with the river demons was just concluded, no one in the kingdom benefited.
But as the years went by, that was not the case.
There are those who take advantage of this situation to their advantage.
Changing this also meant going head-to-head with those who benefit from it.
‘If only I could, the lives of the people of the territory would be much better.’
If it is realized, a huge change worthy of being recorded in the history books will occur.
Just imagining it made my heart flutter, and it was a daunting task, but I had to consider the realistic part as well.
‘When I first heard it, I thought it was just a childish fantasy of an ignorant prince.’
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Looking at the things I prepared, I could feel the determination and tenacity to do this job seriously.
In particular, it was great that he captured the Rothstein family.
It wasn’t just that I accepted it, it was written that I would sincerely follow it.
‘Did you mean Duke Leon showed enough confidence?’
When you look at the situation the Rothstein family is in.
I wouldn’t have followed it if it wasn’t for showing a fair amount of ambition and conviction.
‘Well, looking at this plan, it doesn’t make sense to say there’s no ambition. It’s because it’s laying the groundwork for a succession fight.’
2 I knew everything about the prince.
I knew it through the people who planted it in the palace.
Their assessment was that the successive changes were impressive, but lacked ambition.
It was surprising in many ways that they were all deceptions for this plan.
‘As expected, His Majesty’s bloodline.’
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As the sun rose in the morning, a knocking sound was heard.
As usual, an aide came to report.
“Did you wake up?”
“Yes, right after waking up and before going to bed, I will train my magic, so I told you not to come in during that time.”
It was a situation where he said he would stay here and prepare the necessary things until the conversation with the Matu was caught.
Is it because of that situation?
Or maybe it’s because of my heart that I want this to be successful.
One of the reports posted by the aide caught the Marquis of Brisman’s eye.
“Give this to me.”
What he handed over was a report detailing the recent whereabouts of the Matu, including logistics in the area.
I didn’t ask for one, but it would come in handy if there was one.
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
It was data that should not be given to outsiders, but the aide did not hesitate to ask.
It was because he knew that the Marquis would not do anything that did not benefit him.
“And, Your Excellency, a request has come from the palace.”
“request?”
“This is a request to support the Nue family.”
“Is this an order from His Majesty himself?”
“It is not. Written by Chris Vieri, the Instructor’s Undersecretary.”
“It’s Morgan low.”
The analogy was not difficult.
The vice minister who sent the request and the Nue family mentioned were all from Morganan.
I knew that they were in charge of investigating the underground labyrinth that the 2nd prince had recently discovered.
I was told to send someone from the Illami Territory to the Roman Mountains to help.
To put it bluntly, it was a mess.
It was to participate in the inefficient work of sending people to that far away place.
“Even though a lot of time has passed, your blood is thriving.”
If it was someone else, it would have been embarrassing, but the Marquis just laughed heartily.
“Are you still not able to control your emotions and vent your anger without meaning?”
The boisterous laugh soon changed to a fishy grin.
2 Is it because he saw the prince’s extraordinary plan and determination?
I didn’t mind if something similar happened before.
Now I just felt pathetic.
The 2 princes were also doing it for their own purposes, but it was an action related to the development of the kingdom.
But to instruct them to waste manpower on things that have nothing to do with that.
“Write it down and send it to eat.”
“… … yes?”
“hahahaha! It’s a joke, a joke.”
The aide broke into a cold sweat.
I’ve been doing it without hesitation until now.
It was the first time he had heard such blatant abuse.
“Don’t worry, I’ll write a reply myself to deal with this problem.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
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“So, how long can I wait here?”
“It should take about an hour.”
“Okay.”
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The Matu warrior left, and Willwright swept his mustache and said curiously.
“As you have heard, they are a closed nation. Even though the royal family came in person, I couldn’t meet them right away.”
A few days after the conversation with the Marquis of Brisman.
I asked for a place to talk with the Matu, but it was beautifully declined.
It shares a border with the Kangma tribe and the kingdom, but was famous for ostracizing both.
It showed that to me too.
“Yeah, I didn’t get it when I looked at the data alone, but it’s amazing.”
There were quite a few people inside the kingdom who didn’t like the attitude of the Matu people.
I am grateful for the past, but I am still a friend who signed a defense treaty, so I wonder if it is too much.
Of course, I couldn’t bring out the words to take a hard line against the Matu.
It has a history, but it also has a high combat capability compared to its size.
They didn’t have the confidence to convince those who didn’t give in even during the invasion of the giant family.
“I’m glad you agreed to the conversation, though. I could have avoided it because I was forced to enter using privilege.”
In order to break through this atmosphere and enter the territory, he used the privilege of royalty.
No matter how friendly you are, you cannot enter the Matu territory without permission.
It was a possible exception as it was the lineage of the king and his lineage.
Thanks to that, I was able to come inside, but only one warrior guided me.
It was felt that there was no need to treat them as they were not delegations representing the country.
“It must have been rather interesting to the extent that he came to the point of overdoing it.”
When the appointed time came, a group of people came in.
A pattern unique to the Matu tribe engraved on its face with a slightly reddish coppery skin.
“The Great Warrior, my name is Jiat.”
It was the man standing in the front who spoke first among them.
As a warrior, the apex of warriors, he boasted a considerable presence, and the atmosphere felt on the outside was also amazing.
The unique heavy yet sharp atmosphere emitted by the strong.
“Nice to meet you. Does that mean you are the strongest among the warriors of the Matu tribe?”
“That’s right.”
“It’s a skill to be proud of.”
Some of these words were intended to attract favor, but that’s what I actually thought.
It’s not accurate, but I had a hunch that it would have transcended 7 stars.
‘It must be one of the strongest among the warriors of the kingdom.’
As if he wasn’t particularly happy with this compliment, Giart asked with an expressionless face.
“Can you tell me what made you come here? If you use the privilege and come, you must have a firm business.”
“I will tell the altar chief directly.”
For the Matu who believed in a single religion, the head of the altar was a figure comparable to a chief.
Although Daejeonsa also led the military and was involved in running the country.
It wasn’t as much as the head of the altar.
“It is impossible. You don’t deserve that.”
“What are those qualifications?”
“It must convey Her Majesty’s wishes, or there must be a corresponding business.”
“I think I belong to the latter.”
“That is for me to hear and judge.”
There was no hint of arrogance or condescension in Giart’s answer.
It was just a natural procedure, and I felt confident that I had the status and qualifications to listen to anything.
“Then let’s talk in the presence of the head of the altar. Would that be okay?”
“Then I will ask. Are the intentions of the degrading Marquis of Brisman mixed?”
“No, it is only my intention and business.”
“Then we cannot honor your request to arrange a meeting with the head of the altar.”
Willwright, who was standing by his stubborn refusal, slightly wrinkled his brow.
Even so, it was an action that came from the thought that it was too much.
“I’d like to hear the reason for such a refusal.”
“If you promise to listen and control your emotions, I will let you know.”
Now, the reason has been roughly inferred.
The reason must be related to the overall mentality of the Matu people.
“Okay, I promise.”
I decided to listen once.
If that’s the reason, it’ll be easier to break through.
“There are popular rumors of deterioration. Even though he has natural talent, he neglects training and is indolent.”
The Matu were a people whose greatest sin was indolence.
He made fierce competition and discipline a virtue and duty.
This was a ritual formed to survive between the kingdom and the strong demons.
“You don’t believe me because of those rumors, is that what you mean?”
“It was not judged based on rumors alone, it was judged based on the current level of degradation. Are you still only staying at 3 stars?”
“I am sixteen now? I don’t think it’s that low.”
“It would have been if I hadn’t had enough talent to be praised in the kingdom.”
In short, compared to the natural talent, it was said that the realm was low.
It can be said that it has changed and grown rapidly recently, but I decided not to.
This is an excuse that started from the stem of agreeing with the evaluation.
“A truly barbaric idea.”
The atmosphere instantly cooled at the provocative remark.
One of the warriors standing next to Jiat couldn’t bear to live for the moment and spewed out.
Willite also reacted to this and spewed out a life force.
Perhaps it was only then that he felt sorry for him, and he took care of his expression.
“Didn’t you promise to control your emotions?”
Giart’s question, which he asked back without changing his emotions, was truly calm.
“I didn’t say it because I was particularly upset. It is a pure impression and evaluation.”
“Can you tell me the reason?”
“I want to ask you a question. Do you really think that training and all you need to do is to raise your level?”
Giart couldn’t answer right away.
That would also be the case, because this word is only applicable when you have reached a certain level or higher.
Up to 3 stars was the stage of building the foundation, so it was not a particularly common story.
“I can read the thoughts of the great commander. I agree, but it’s not something I would say in my realm.”
“… … I will not deny it.”
“Then let me prove it myself. Why am I still only 3 stars?”
He smiled slightly and turned his gaze back.
There was a warrior who let out the word that I was barbaric.
Upon meeting him, he flinched slightly, but did not avert his eyes.
“I’m going to compete my magic with someone who felt uncomfortable with my words a while ago.”
“… … yes?”
“Did you not hear? It means that we will compete in magical skills.”