“… … Did you say that our opinion was wrong?”
“okay. Opinions and perceptions are all wrong, so we need to revise them.”
At my firm answer, the officials and nobles coughed for nothing, as if at a loss for words.
Others would have thought that they had raised me up with an accurate perception.
I judged that I picked the correct timeline while showing well to me, who is likely to be the next crown prince.
The reaction that came back was the exact opposite… … .
“On what basis do you conclude that the damage is enormous?”
“that… … The numbers in terms of power are also superior, and the method of the Resurrection Church has been figured out… … .”
“Is that why you don’t think that it could have ended with this much damage?”
“Lowering! What you are saying now is going too far!”
“you’re right! This cuts down the power of the kingdom… … .”
“I will say that your judgment is based on loyalty to the kingdom and patriotism, so listen carefully.”
Could it be because of the lack of emotion unlike before?
The bureaucrats and nobles, who were protesting, all held their breath and waited for my words.
“The only ones who had the upper hand were the strong demons. I was pushed back against the Resurrection Church.”
In this war, the kingdom army had an advantage over the strong demons with similar power.
I couldn’t do that at all against the Resurrection Church.
When I retreated in the second battle and faced them, it was proof that I couldn’t break through their blockade at all.
Although there was a variable called soldiers who couldn’t feel pain.
It was obviously pushed back even when it was attached to a similar level of forces before that.
“If we fight against the great families of the Feyer continent with the same troops, we will be defeated. Do you know why?”
“… … I do not know.”
“It’s because they created excellent soldiers with the training method they’ve been honed for a long time.”
This was a fact without any exaggeration.
The method of teaching wizards in the Mage Tower was also an old-fashioned method in Feyer Continent.
I tore it off and got rave reviews.
In other words, the two continents were in such a state of difference.
“Because the foundation is lacking, efficiency is poor. The reality is that people who can reach 7 stars on the Feyer continent cannot do so here.”
“Me, low. Aren’t you overdoing it a bit… … .”
“Demot, Phrexia, Arcane, Tiaden, Habram, and Hela. Do you think what I said is a leap?”
The targets I nominated were the main commanders of the detached corps and the main army.
They were called because they felt the difference with the Resurrection Church through this war.
Hella was the first to respond.
“I’ve had conversations similar to this in the past with degrading. To be more direct, you and I at the time had similar thoughts.”
However, Hela had no choice but to admit that she was ignorant because of this war.
By risking their lives to exchange magic, I felt that the foundation they built was superior… … .
“I also agree with the words of the Mage Tower Master.”
“Yes, and their combat experience was also very intimidating.”
“… … It’s embarrassing as a commander, but it’s true that I suffered more damage due to the difference in ability.”
As the atmosphere of acceptance continued, starting with Hella, everyone was perplexed.
You probably didn’t know that such an atmosphere would be created.
After the commanders finished their remarks, an old man opened his mouth.
“The atmosphere seems to be a little overdone.”
He was none other than Uger Jeep, one of the members of the task force.
“They must have been strong because they were the ones who fought against the great family. But I think these are a bit overrated.”
There was a strange sense of arrogance in Ugeo’s gestures as he spoke.
This was also an emotion that was revealed because he belonged to the special task force.
It was a place where only the best among the knights and wizards of the palace could retire and enter.
In short, the special task force was the place where the aged talented people were gathered.
“It’s not like I don’t understand what everyone is saying. I saw the 7-star advanced and the 8-star with my own eyes.”
Uger Girp was the most famous of the special forces.
He was one of the third most powerful wizards in the kingdom, and he was the one who directly guided the queen in the past.
“It must have been a shock to those who had little experience of witnessing an out-of-standard strong person, including the deterioration of Cruz.”
“Excessive, Ugur Jeep.”
It was Leah who reacted sharply to this.
She showed considerable displeasure by being intimidating.
But Ugeo continued as if he didn’t care.
“There is fear that you can feel because you are strong. If the realm suddenly rises, it will be even more.”
“… … Now, does that mean cruse deterioration? Ugly jeep.”
“I won’t deny it, Leah Onstad. I think Lord Cruz overestimated the enemy.”
Uger Zirp’s words created a strange current.
It was because the commanders of the detached unit, who had been silently listening, all expressed hostility.
The same was true of the Royal Palace Knights.
“I respect Uger Zirp’s opinion, but you just said too much.”
“Please cancel your thoughtless remarks right now.”
Not only did he show hostility, he even voiced his objection directly.
The appearance naturally formed an atmosphere of immediate impulsiveness.
I was a bit surprised that the Royal Palace Knights, who had been silent about asking for responsibility, came out like this, but… … .
I didn’t step forward because I seemed to know what Ugeo’s intention was to induce this situation.
“… … gulp.”
In the midst of this atmosphere, bureaucrats and nobles were quite nervous.
Kielus, who had been sitting quietly, calmly rose from his seat.
“Looking at the atmosphere, I guess I’ll have to reveal a secret.”
“Secret, what do you mean?”
“I didn’t plan on collaborating with Sylvetted. It was a one-sided defeat.”
“… … !”
The fact that the elite of the riot squad had been defeated by Silberted was unknown.
Information was controlled in consideration of internal fraud and aftermath.
That’s why most people knew that, although Silberted was strong, the riot squad had subdued him.
The truth was known only to a few people including myself.
“Lord Kielus, is that true?”
“You lose! what is this… … .”
“Does that make sense? It’s not one-on-one, but more than 10 elites of 7 stars or higher attacked and lost?”
It was the members of the special task force who reacted strongly to this.
Kielus is still one of the strongest in the kingdom.
He is a symbolic figure who was mentioned as the strongest in their era.
It was a natural reaction since such an unmanned man was pushed back not only in one-on-one but also in a pincer attack.
“It is all true. I was defeated even though the opponent’s level had been lowered to 8 stars.”
“… … .”
“What’s even more shocking is that even this he has mercy in his hands.”
“… … what? What do you mean?”
“I mean, if he had made up his mind, I would be dead.”
“… … !”
Everyone, including the special forces, couldn’t help but be astonished.
In the kingdom, the leader of the Blue Lion Knights was one of the symbols of strength.
But to think that the target is pushed so unilaterally… … .
“Lea Onstad, I want you to prove whether or not what I am saying is true.”
“… … It’s bittersweet, but it’s all true.”
“her… … .”
“… … .”
The special forces all kept their mouths shut as if they were at a loss for words.
It was the same with bureaucrats and nobles.
I opened my mouth proudly.
“I believe you all understand what I mean by now.”
I looked around once as if to confirm.
The atmosphere of protest had faded, and everyone was clearly shocked.
“It is true that the kingdom has become stronger than before. But still the enemy is stronger than us. You have to recognize and acknowledge this.”
After I said that, I quietly stared at Betel Robrick.
Recognizing the meaning of my gaze, he nodded and opened his mouth.
“… … Then we will move on to the next discussion.”
* * *
After several more discussions, the meeting was over.
What I said at the beginning must have been quite shocking, but even after the meeting, the mood of these people was still low.
That’s how I checked each one of the people leaving from a distance and waited for one person.
Then, confirming that the person I was waiting for had come out, I approached him.
“I’d like to talk to you for a minute, Uger Jeep.”
“Of course, low.”
He wasn’t surprised by my call and only smiled leisurely.
“Actually, I was waiting because I wanted to confirm something through you.”
“Oh, you did.”
“Is it your mother’s order to say that to me today?”
His eyes narrowed slightly as he relaxed at my question.
It was hard to see because of the wrinkles, but the subtle change was clearly conveyed.
“Do you have a reason for thinking that way?”
“Wasn’t it Mama’s intention that the atmosphere at the beginning of today’s meeting was like that?”
“You noticed, too.”
“If you pay a little attention, you can easily realize that much.”
At first, I was concerned about the Queen’s instructions to ask the officials for their opinions first.
It’s understandable that you’re not here, but was there a need for that? I was thinking
I became convinced of the atmosphere that formed at first and the behavior of Ugeo who was hostile to me later.
“Why did you think I did that?”
“Isn’t it obvious? It is to lay a board that can reveal secrets most effectively.”
That would have been the Queen’s order and purpose.
From the time the war broke out on the Feyer continent until now.
The Queen has shown policies and movements to prepare for this.
However, the kingdom’s officials and nobles could not sympathize with the necessity.
I ordered it from above, but it felt like that was all.
I saw that it was properly imprinted on this occasion.
‘Perhaps it was the Queen’s order to keep things about Silverted a secret.’
Hearing my words, Ugeo smiled softly and opened his mouth.
“As I heard, you have good eyesight.”
Then he stared at me blatantly.
It could have been considered rude since he was staring at me.
Oddly enough, he didn’t feel that way.
“I was actually a little surprised. Even if that were the case with the troops he commanded, I didn’t expect that even the Royal Palace Knights would come out like that.”
“That surprised me a little too.”
“You’re not very good at capturing their hearts that much.”
“I’m a bit good at first, so people follow me well.”
As if he wasn’t laughing at me, I slowly shook my head.
“That is proof that you showed such ability. It means you have the quality to stand above others.”
“… … It’s a bit strange to say it so seriously.”
“As you said, what I did was acting. Even among the bureaucrats, there were those who received orders from His Majesty. but… … .”
Ugeo, who smiled for a while, spoke in a tone full of bitterness.
“Everything else is true.”
“… … do you mean everything? Are you saying that the reaction of all the members of the task force wasn’t acting?”
“That’s right. This is the general perception of most bureaucrats and aristocrats, as well as the Special Forces.”
“… … Do you think that will change once you know the power of the great family?”
“Unfortunately, that won’t change unless a situation arises where they trample on the kingdom’s territory.”
He said that no matter how much I told him, he wouldn’t accept it unless I went through it myself.
“Still, today’s work will work. It is information that can shake the perception of the kingdom.”
To that extent, the presence of the Blue Lion could be said to be absolute for the kingdom.
They were the ones who took the lead in stopping the giant family during the previous invasion… … .
It has changed somewhat now, but the meaning is still the same.
“And I also have something to tell you.”
“Are you talking to me?”
“yes. Your Majesty is looking for you.”
“… … Is it through you?”
“hahahaha, yes. Originally, I was going to deliver it around tomorrow, but… … I thought it wouldn’t matter if I said it now.”
“… … I’ll get it right away Thanks for letting me know.”
“I just did what I had to do.”
After parting with him, I headed straight to the inner palace where the queen was.
While looking at the papers alone, she looked me in the eye and opened her mouth as usual.
“Crus.”
“Yes, Mama.”
“I am going to install you as the crown prince.”
“… … yes?”