< Episode 146. Once a guy >
146. once a guy
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‘Are you going to stay still like that?’
Cesare’s eyebrows twitched at Ian’s provocation.
‘How dare that young man provoke me.’
But the provocation was not wrong.
I didn’t know that if I stayed still like this, I might miss out on an eternal opportunity.
The situation is already being pushed back from the justification and justification to intervene due to the failure of the 5th Prince Haverion.
‘Seven major arrangements that can only be obtained by becoming a king here. Even to get it…’
Cesare had to somehow get a bootleg qualification.
Wasn’t she the 1st princess chosen for that purpose?
So she quickly moved forward.
“Can I talk to you for a moment?”
Of course, her urgency was a very gentle expression that did not show at all.
But the faces of her ministers were cold.
“I’m sorry. Now this is a place to discuss Kaistein’s national history.”
“The outsider, please leave.”
“Why don’t you leave the Marquis Adelas as well?”
At that time, Ian said unexpectedly.
“You’ve come all the way here, so tell me.”
“Prince!”
Despite the strong pressure of the ministers, Cesare did not lose her smile. Rather, she said she was grateful to Ian.
“You said that you are an outsider, then, wouldn’t it be okay for me to become an important person too?”
“What is that……”
The Marquis Adelas quickly noticed Cesare’s eyes and stepped forward.
“I am sorry for your Majesty. Please allow me to marry Cardinal Cesare and the First Princess!”
At those words, their eyes widened.
It was natural.
If I had to choose the royal family most closely related to the ministers here, of course, she was the No. 1 Princess.
She has been a prominent figure by participating in state affairs from an early age, and is loved by ministers.
One such princess sends her marriage book to her priest?
Against someone who would have to do her own craft for the rest of her life?The age difference, of course, to one cardinal?
“There are things that even the Marquis cannot say.”
“your majesty. That’s absurd bullshit. I beg you to expel the author.”
But the eyes of King Elaine were calm.
“Did you know that there is a talk about the engagement between the 1st Princess and Prince Leonic?”
It was a story of marriage with that Kantum Empire.
Even if Cesare was a great cardinal, it could not be compared to the position of the Empress.
However, the reaction of the Marquis Adelas was unexpected.
“I didn’t mean to say this, but… I can’t help it.”
But not everyone was very interested.
The ministers were trying to get him out somehow.
That was the moment.
“Soon there will be a conclave in the Holy Empire.”
“!”
Cesare’s words changed the atmosphere of Daejeon.
The conclave is one of the important events of the Holy Empire to elect the next pope.
That is to say.
“Will the next pope be elected?”
“However, the Pope will still correct it…”
Their faces changed abruptly.
It was because Cesare’s expression was so calm as he talked about the change of the pope.
No, that confident look is like…
“Maybe you…”
“That’s right. I am the next pope candidate.”
“!”
This will change the word.
Although it is smaller than the Kantum Empire, the influence of the Holy Empire is the largest on the continent.
If the 1st Princess becomes the Pope’s wife…
“It may go down in history.”
‘It is a position more honored and respected than the Empress of Cantum.’
As a pope, there was no law that required him to be single for the rest of his life.
If the 1st Princess became the wife of Cesare, who became Pope, the situation would be very different.
‘It is possible to have power equal to or even more than that Kantum.’
It might have been better to leave Cantum as it is.
If they didn’t touch it, they could fight each other and come up with a two-fight plan.
So, the expressions on the faces of King Elaine and the ministers were seriously troubled.
But at that very moment.
‘I thought so too.’
Ian was smiling alone.
It was natural.
‘Even in my previous life, there was no conclave. I have never heard of any signs that it will be opened in this lifetime.’
The Pope was going to be fine for at least a few more years.
But if the conclave is still held.
‘It means that he has the power to open a conclave.’
That was it.
Actually, there are two ways to open a conclave.
‘The only choice is either that the pope has made a huge mistake that is enough to be overthrown, or that a new pope is elected with the consent of more than half of the cardinals.’
But the Pope made no mistake.
If there was such a mistake, the Pope would have changed earlier in his previous life.
There was only one thing to say.
‘He has the power to mobilize more than half of the cardinals.’
It was also powerful enough to vote for the dethronment of the pope.
But he won’t know.
That this was what Ian was aiming for in the first place.
‘Probably he didn’t know how to talk con clave.’
Still, thanks for making it clear.
Who is his enemy?
‘I am not the Pope. To me, it would be more like an enemy of an enemy.’
It was also important to Cesare that more than half of the cardinals were present.
The twenty-four cardinals literally run the Holy Empire.
Except for the Pope, the Holy Empire could be seen as the enemy of Ian.
‘And one more thing.’
Ian’s cold eyesI skimmed this battle.
What he was looking at were the ministers who had started the discussion, in their troubles.
“There is nothing to compare. Wouldn’t it be better to have the one and only pope’s bride in the Holy Empire than the rain of countless princes?”
They were the defenders of the Holy Empire and Adelas among the very high priests.
Interestingly, some advocates were against Adelas.
And that means one thing.
‘It seems that Marquis Adelas has planted ganjas here and there. If that’s not the case…’
The power of the organization that Cesare and Haverion belonged to was that great.
‘They are all trying to prevent me from becoming king.’
Ian whispered to the chieftain behind him.
“Did you check your face?”
“of course. I did not miss a single one and remembered it clearly.”
“Let’s shake every single one of them until the dust comes out.”
“number of people.”
Ian urged the servant chief to leave.
“Oh yeah. Come to think of it, there was one guy who was playing and eating.”
“Are you talking about Confucius Karan?”
“okay. I’ll take him too and use it. If he argues, tell him not to eat if he has not worked.”
“Yes.”
Ian smiled.
If you are the chaplain and Karan, you will surely be able to distinguish between allies and enemies.
‘Now there is only one left.’
For some reason, Ion, who was checking the time and outside, stepped forward.
“I’m sorry, but that engagement is the other way around.”
“Seven Princes. What is this! The king of another country is trying to get involved in the affairs of the state.”
The Marquis Adelas stopped Ion.
How Cardinal Cesare changed the mood. It was an attitude not to spoil it.
But King Elaine kept the Marquis Adelas’ mouth shut.
Then he asked Ian.
“What is the reason?”
It was a look of anticipation.
And Ian did not disappoint him.
“I can’t believe Cardinal Cesare.”
“what?”
“I doubt that a conclave will be held, but even more I cannot believe that he will become Pope.”
“!”
At Ian’s words, everyone’s eyes turned to him.
But he calmly shrugged his shoulders.
“Who else knows? Is getting married to my sister a condition for becoming a pope candidate?”
“It’s a nonsensical elixir…”
“If it were me, I would. I’m engaged to the 1st Princess Kaistein, so I’m asking you to elect me as the pope. Isn’t it? Even if you can rule two countries?”
“!?”
Everyone’s eyes widened at Ian’s words.
It was definitely Kaistein, who was an empire in the past, if not worse than the Holy Empire.
Its fame and history were no less than that of the Holy Empire.
Then Cesare smiled.
“You are misunderstood. I just fell in love with the first princess…”
But at that very moment. Ion, who had a brighter expression than ever, but on the other hand, looked like a viper, opened his mouth.
“It was love at first sight. I can’t believe it, but it worked really well.”
“What…”
“If you really want to marry your sister… come as Pope.”
“!”
Ian spoke to everyone before Cesare dared to say anything.
“The conclave doesn’t happen right away. And even if it does, the pope will not be decided any time soon.”
“you’re right. As far as I know. I know it will take at least a year for the pope to be elected.”
Ian nodded his head to the one who answered his words.
“The situation in Cantum, on the other hand, is a situation where you never know when it will end today or tomorrow. I don’t know what the war will be like anyway. Please listen to the cardinal’s request later.”“!”
King Elaine grinned.
“Are you talking about making sure that the Empress is first?”
“That’s right. If it is true love, even if your sister is engaged, she will wait for you.”
Actually, it wasn’t wrong.
In this era, breaking the marriage or remarriage was not a big problem.
So, Ion showed the freshest expression towards Cesare, who had a stiff expression on his face.
“If you want a sister, come first as the Pope. Our story starts from there.”
“···!”
Of course, you never know what will happen when that time comes.
At that time, Princess 1 could have refused.
“ruler. Then let the outsiders leave.”
Ian and his ministers drove Cesare and the Marquis Adelas out of Daejeon.
It meant I had to leave because I was no longer an important person.
Ian turned around and said.
“Well then, your sister’s marriage problem is over. Shall we discuss an important issue now?”
“Is it important?”
“With the problem of organizing the reinforcements of Prince Leonic here…”
Ian said with a cold expression on his face.
“You make sure the day of Cardinal Haverion’s execution.”
It was from one guy.
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around that time. A shadow roamed the mansion of the Marquis Adelas.
Even in broad daylight, the speed was so fast that even the servants, as well as the guards, did not notice.
And that shadow is none other than Nathan.
“Now, then, where did your father hide it?”
He had started searching the library of the Marquis Adelas at Ion’s orders.
To find evidence related to the Holy Empire or a cardinal.
‘The prince said he was holding onto his father in Daejeon, so there will be plenty of time to find it.’
Ion seemed to have anticipated that Adelas and the cardinals would attack in the war.
So he quarreled with him without deliberately kicking him out.
But Nathan, who searched the library, sighed.
“weird. He must be here.”
What he was looking for now was a secret safe in his study.
And this safe is where the things that the Marquis Adelas usually treasured are hidden.
Here, there had to be a lot of evidence Ian was looking for.
‘Is the prince wrong?’
It was the moment when Nathan was about to go back.
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Someone appeared in the dark.
Nathan was surprised and drew his sword.
“Who are you?”
‘You obviously didn’t have any popularity, did you?’
An enemy strong enough to deceive his superior senses.
It was natural for him to be surprised.
But what was even more surprising was what happened next.
‘Woman?’
It was a woman who was so talented that he didn’t even notice.
No, she wasn’t just a woman.
“Maybe you…”
A white robe with a veil covering the face.
Because it was clear that she had come with Cesare.
And she shows herself to those who should never be caught.
It was a time when she thought it was a disappointment.
“Not there. What you’re looking for is hidden in a safe further inside.”
“?”
At the saint’s words, Nathan narrowed his eyebrows.
He tells you where to find the stuff you’re looking for. Is it a trap? Or is he just trying to distract himself?
It was he who thought so, but soon moved as fast as his weak hand.
And it was then.
click
“!”
Nathan’s hand found another safe inside the safe.
And he could confirm.
‘Really?’
Evidence related to the Holy Empire and Cesare came out.
The character of the meticulous Marquis Adelas was the same as when he had been in contact with him.These were the documents that came out.
But then, Nathan couldn’t help but be more surprised.
It was natural.
“Tell your brother. There is not one enemy.”
your brother?
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