Morgan, who interrupted the conversation, glanced at me as if judging me.
Those glances and actions gave off a strange air current.
As if drawn by this, the Duke of Leon and the Marquis of Brisman also gathered.
“What were you thinking when you said that, Cruz?”
“Such a word… … Isn’t that enough to say?”
“Is it enough to know that you have to stick around?”
“yes. And to clarify at this point, when I become the crown prince, I will moderate those who oppose me.”
There were also actions to shake them to find out their tendencies.
It was true that Morgan’s followers would use it if necessary.
Most of those who supported him were a force to be reckoned with.
You can’t defeat a huge family by splitting the wrong side.
“hahahaha-!”
Hearing my answer, Morgan laughed out loud.
It didn’t feel ridiculous or ridiculed.
Seriously, it’s fun, but if you want to do it, do it.
It was the sound of laughter with a resemblance to boldness.
“Yes, you say you will fight against me, but you must have that much ambition.”
However, there was no nuance of acknowledging or respecting me.
It’s just that his strong confidence and high self-esteem that he can’t get tired of it gave him a lot of space.
‘It’s better than Boris.’
If it had been him, he would have run amok here.
Of course, I don’t know if I’ll react the same when my self-esteem collapses… … .
That’s what it looks like right now.
Putting aside his inclination, the training efforts that made him confident were real.
“How does it feel to receive an S-class elixir from your mother?”
“… … ?”
I tilted my head involuntarily at the slightly unexpected question.
For what purpose are you asking?
“That’s good. It’s because you acknowledged me.”
“… … Admit it, OK.”
Then, Morgan gave a small laugh as if vomiting something, and then continued.
“Well, okay. It seems like you’ve said goodbye, so let’s finish it.”
“Yes, it doesn’t matter.”
The moment we fall apart like that.
Morgan called me in a nonchalant voice.
“Crews, how would you like to see it this year? If it’s too late, you’ll be uncomfortable too.”
“What do you mean?”
“The proof of the struggle.”
As if responding to this, I responded with a light smile.
“Yes, it would be better to watch it for now.”
* * *
Proof of struggle was one of the Alexander clan traditions.
They were famous for their strong military force even before the invasion of the Feyer continent.
This was the result of an atmosphere that constantly demanded competition and training.
‘The two princes haven’t paid yet.’
In the past, there were many events belonging to this tradition, but now it has been reduced to two.
One is to judge the struggle, and it was to judge the talent of a five-year-old child.
2 It was also at this time that the prince was said to be superior in talent to Morgan.
The other proof of struggle was to show the achievements of the grown clan.
‘Hones took it last year.’
It was an event that had to be done before you turned 18.
To sum up, the proof of struggle was a place to show how much he had blossomed his childhood talent.
‘It’s the right time. Considering future plans, even the royal family should try to appease them.’
It was a good opportunity to increase my presence while changing my reputation, which was called the disgrace of the clan.
“We’ve reached our destination, poor Cruz.”
“Yes, it was hard.”
The place I headed was the Roman Mountains.
It was also a place where the name was changed to Jeonghwan-ro, which means the road that should have been there.
After walking a little further, there were people from the Rothstein family, including Duke Leon and Alan.
“I’ve been waiting for you, poor Cruz.”
“Looks like you’re ready, Duke Leon.”
“of course.”
The reason I came here was to use the completed Jeonghwan-ro.
There are two roads here, road and rail.
Today, I was planning to use a large maga.
“How’s the situation, Duke?”
“It is more crowded than expected. Since there is not enough hands, the family members are also helping out.”
“I think you did well by doing what you said. It’s been four days since it opened, but they say there’s still backlogged logistics.”
What Alan said was to bring forward the opening of Jeonghwan-ro.
Originally, the opening of Jeonghwan-ro was three days after the New Year’s party.
I moved it forward to the day after the New Year’s party.
The three days were a period for temporary opening against influential people including me.
However, there were a lot of schedules that were built up according to the construction of Jeonghwan-ro, so it was omitted.
The safety check was over a long time ago, so there was no problem.
“Any other problems?”
“There is, but I’ll tell you about it after getting on Maga.”
Soon we arrived at the entrance of Jeonghwan-ro.
It was divided into a regular maga and a large maga, but it was not usually crowded.
It was crowded beyond the downtown area of the royal capital.
“We can go this way.”
Avoiding the crowded crowd, I went into a passage that only those involved could enter.
Then a completely different scene unfolded.
The unique vast background of the Romont Mountains was displayed like a picture.
“You must be a minister.”
“We paid a little attention to the aesthetics while not compromising safety and traffic.”
The huge mountain range seen over the large railroad tracks and roads was truly awe-inspiring.
The monsters living in the Roman Mountains were so weak that it was possible.
This was enough for a normal tourist destination.
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Like a newly built large maga, the interior was very luxurious.
After looking around lightly, I sat down.
“So, what is the other problem?”
“It’s nothing major, but supporters of the lower Morgan seem to be moving.”
Meanwhile, Duke Leon listed things that could be problematic.
To sum it up, it was that the forces on Morgan’s side seemed to be plotting something.
Even the queen stepped in to promote it, so it wasn’t in the direction of destroying this place.
It was subtly planting people and inducing them to become overloaded.
It’s hard to see the effect right now.
The intention was that if they took the time, they would be able to keep this place in check by opening roads elsewhere.
“I’ve felt it before, but my brother’s characters have their own abilities.”
“… … The big picture will be drawn by Lesser Morgan, so I think you have an eye for it.”
“I agree, I’m not such a violent idiot.”
The biggest problem with this trick was that it was difficult to respond.
It was a time when it had to be widely known and established, so it was difficult to get a hold of it.
“Still, there is nothing to worry about. The biggest problem with this plan is that it takes time.”
It should take half a year at the earliest, or a year in general, to be effective.
I had no intention of dragging this flow all the way there.
“Do you have any other solutions in mind?”
“It is simple. Do you intend to gain the upper hand within this year to such an extent that such maneuvers are meaningless?”
If it had been said by someone else, I would have just laughed it off.
On what basis do you say such nonsense?
But Duke Leon couldn’t do that.
In just half a year, we have grown to this point in a situation where there is no foundation.
“How’s the summoning team going?”
“I’m guessing it will take a month or two.”
“A good time.”
As written in the formula, they were in the process of repairing the underground temple.
If the interpretation is not wrong, it will be possible to summon phantom beasts or spirits when it is completed.
According to the information from the Resurrection Church, it can be handled with the power of the Heavenly Spirit.
[By the way, can you sign a contract even if I call you out? I have.]
‘well? It’s a bit different from a contract because I said something to put it in the heavenly spirit.’
[If possible, I will treat him like a servant, so know that.]
‘Yes, yes.’
While looking outside through the window, Alan asked.
“By the way, sir, when are you going to prove that the royals do it?”
“I heard it was in a week.”
“Can’t you go sightseeing?”
“Perhaps. They said only those related to the royal family.”
Alan licked his lips as if he was sorry, but there was nothing like worrying about me in that.
Only the feeling of regret for not being able to see a good spectacle was peeped out.
Well, it wasn’t a strange reaction since he was a guy who regularly receives my guidance.
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That’s how we arrived at the destination, Illami Mansion.
Originally, it took three days to get from Drude Hills to the Military District.
The large Magaro took only three hours.
The roads operated by wagons are so rough that there is a reason why they cannot run easily.
It was also a place that showed the superiority of technology using Maga.
When I got out of the designated room and went outside, an unexpected person was waiting for me.
“Welcome, poor Cruz.”
“I didn’t expect the Marquis to come to meet me, is it okay? You must be busy too.”
“hahahaha! It’s the first visit of the lower court using Maga, so of course I shouldn’t come and see it?”
It felt all the more special because he had never been greeted by anyone except the Queen.
“Since the construction of the Jeonghwan-ro, praises for the deterioration have been pouring into the territory.”
“Is that enough?”
“It is a fact without exaggeration. Prices have gone down significantly, and things that were difficult to access are easily entering the territory.”
“Then can I look around the estate? Because I don’t hate being praised.”
“Of course, low.”
The Marquis of Brisman, who had exchanged greetings with the Duke of Leon, who had followed him, took the lead in guiding me.
“It’s Mr. Cruz!”
“Oh oh… … ! Is that the 2nd prince?”
“Lowering! Can’t you just hold my hand once?”
As the Marquis said, when I showed up, the locals flocked to me.
In response, the people of Rothstein reflexively surrounded me as if escorting me.
“It’s okay, so leave. I don’t hate this atmosphere.”
“Okay, low.”
He grabbed the hands of the crowding people, one by one.
The atmosphere spread like an infection and became cheers.
The Marquis of Brisman looked at this with satisfaction.
It was because I felt the happiness melted in the cheers of the people of Yeongji.
“Degrade Cruz! Lower Cruz!”
“They say that your talent is a genius comparable to that of Her Majesty the Queen, is that true?”
“That’s right, the central mage tower is said to be stumped by the talents of the lowers.”
‘Hmm, that’s a very good response.’
For a while, I held the hands of the crowds, listened to the cheers, and enjoyed the atmosphere.
However, unlike me, the others made a puzzled look as if they couldn’t adapt.
[…] … I really don’t understand why you enjoy this kind of thing.]
‘I’m being praised that much because I’m great, but what’s wrong with that?’
[…] … .]
After such a brisk tour of the territory, the Marquis of Brisman spoke.
“If you don’t mind the degradation, I’d like to increase the troops dispatched to Ireland.”
“Are you okay? I felt the need for additional troops as the number of people flocking to the city increased.”
The construction of the Maseok supply and demand station has also been successfully completed.
Thanks to this, the number of people flocking to the city also increased considerably and became wealthy, but the manpower was insufficient.
“Thanks to Jung Hwan-ro, I can afford it, so it’s okay.”
“Thank you, then I will take it without hesitation.”
“Let’s have a drink with the Duke of Leon, let’s have a cup of tea at the permanent residence.”
“Okay, I will follow.”
The duke didn’t just follow me.
Since then, we had to exchange technology and discuss crossing the Flood Island.
When I entered the permanent residence, an aide approached me.
Instead of Marquis Breezman, he spoke to me.
“Dear Cruz, I got a call from Ireland.”
“message? From whom?”
“This is Bernant Alexander.”
Unbeknownst to me, my eyes narrowed.
2 Prince’s maternal uncle, who competed with the queen for the throne.
Because he was Bernant Alexander.
“This is Bernant-sama’s message to come back now because there is an issue.”