The Prince Wants To Retire

10. Return to the capital of the Grand Duchess! (3)

Is it because a valuable guest who can confirm his retirement is coming soon?

The work that had been elusive in the meantime was carried out quickly.

The first place I visited was the Ministry of Home Affairs.

“You would have said that you would lift all sanctions on the Grand Duke?”

“That, that… … .”

“I got permission from His Majesty… … are you ignoring me Or Your Majesty?”

“No!”

When Kariel opened his axe’s eyes and stared at them, they hurriedly knelt on the floor and bent down.

“Take care of it before the Archduke arrives. If it doesn’t get resolved by the time it arrives… … Life will be difficult in the future.”

The body of the Interior Ministry officials were wet with cold sweat as Kariel spit out a threatening message and left.

Tarion, who was so sorry for the appearance, did not follow Kariel’s, but turned his head for a moment and glanced at them with a sad expression.

The reinstatement of the Grand Duchess was decided, but opinions were divided about the complete lifting of sanctions and support.

That is why the Ministry of Home Affairs had no choice but to remain silent even after receiving the Crown Prince’s orders.

Of course, the Ministry of Home Affairs itself can appeal to the emperor and get approval, but in the end, if the aristocrats association protested and went up to the agenda of the Daejeon meeting, it was the Ministry of Home Affairs that was in trouble.

Knowing that, Tarion looked at him sadly for a moment, but that was all.

It was because they were parasitic to power in the meantime, so I didn’t feel very sorry for them.

Even though they were forced to be loyal to power because of circumstances, it did not change that the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs were also rotten parts.

I can’t help it now, so I keep leaving them, but they were just beings that would all be torn apart over time.

‘Looks good.’

Thinking so, Tarion hurriedly followed Kariel to the next destination.

“Me, Your Highness, what happened to the example… … .”

“Have you come to a place where I can’t come?”

Kariel’s next destination was the Central Noble Assembly.

The highest meeting hall for nobles who gather whenever there is a big issue.

That’s why it was a place that even the imperial family wouldn’t come to.

Since it is treated as a sacred place among nobles, not only the imperial family but also the emperor respects the noble assembly and does not visit it.

However, Kariel broke that unwritten rule with passion.

“It is not… … .”

“I didn’t come here to mess around.”

“… … Yes?”

“I came because I had something to say to the nobles. Don’t get me wrong, I came here just in time to hear that the main nobles were gathering here.”

At Kariel’s words, the nobles in uniform nodded involuntarily and opened the door.

“Tarion be here.”

“majesty!”

“It’s to enter the holy land of nobles, so you should have this level of etiquette.”

At Kariel’s words, the eyes of the nobles nearby widened.

It was an expression that I couldn’t even imagine the words that came out of Kariel’s mouth, who were catching both the emperor and the aristocrats.

Everyone looked at Kariel with a surprised expression, but the person in question went into the building of the Central Noble Assembly with a sad face.

“See you, Your Majesty.”

Duke David hurriedly came out and said hello from inside.

Subsequently, even other nobles greeted Kariel.

“I’m sorry. Originally, I didn’t intend to come here so suddenly, but I heard that everyone was gathered, so I came here with a sense of urgency.”

“No. Haon, why did you come here?”

“I’ve come to you on a matter about the Grand Duke.”

At Kariel’s words, the faces of the surrounding nobles hardened.

Duke David, who felt it, said to Kariel with a firm expression on his face.

“Your Majesty, give us time too. The matter is a matter, so we need time to discuss it calmly.”

Some nobles coughed at Duke Dave’s words.

The aristocratic faction was largely divided into the factions of the two dukes, and both dukes were in a state of granting Kariel’s request, so in the end they would work hard to lift the restrictions of the grand duke.

However, some local aristocrats felt uncomfortable with this, so they had time for ‘persuasion’ at least formally.

However, when Kariel came to visit so suddenly, Duke David also had no choice but to reveal his uncomfortable planting.

“I didn’t mean to make the Duke uncomfortable. If you feel that way, I apologize.”

Duke David’s eyes widened for a moment at Kariel’s apology.

However, he immediately changed his expression and said.

“Your Highness is coming, so there’s no way you’ll feel uncomfortable. However, it was an advice born from the thought that some nobles might think so, so why not give them some time.”

Cariel smiled at Duke Dave’s request to turn around and return.

“I will say it outright. I know there are nobles who are dissatisfied with accepting the Grand Duchess. I have come today to convince them myself.”

“persuade… … .”

“Persuasive. So trust me.”

To Duke David, who had an anxious expression on his face, Cariel said with a smile.

“After that, I’ll take you inside.”

Even though Kariel is saying this, he can’t stop it any longer.

In the end, Duke Davier guided us inside, and the nobles cleared the way.

Upon entering the aristocratic meeting room, countless eyes only looked at Kariel.

In a situation that could have been burdensome due to the pressure, Kariel laughed.

‘They all come to the noble meeting.’

In my previous life, I had never been to a central aristocratic meeting hall that was so fine, so this moment was quite interesting.

“her… … .”

A noble looked at Kariel as he walked away with a smile on his face.

Admiration came out beyond despondency at the sight of Kariel walking with a smile on the contrary, even though numerous aristocrats spit uncomfortable feelings and pressured her.

It was the same with other nobles.

“I’m sorry, Duke of Wilkshire.”

“… … No.”

The Duke of Wilkshire bowed his head and said, but an uncomfortable expression was revealed on his face.

However, if Duke Davier had brought it in, he thought there must be a reason, and he meekly moved him out of the podium.

Then Kariel said thank you and looked at the numerous nobles.

“I know that it will not be pleasant for the royal family to visit the nobility.”

As the voice amplified by the magic tool spread through the conference hall, the nobles looked at Kariel silently.

Some had their ax eyes open in repulsion, and some had an interesting expression on the situation.

Against the nobles with various expressions, Kariel silently opened his mouth.

“There must be some people who are uncomfortable with inviting the grand duchess. But there is one thing you should know.”

As Kariel said that, she strained her eyes and looked around at the nobles.

The nobles also looked at him without losing his gaze.

Kariel smiled at them and said.

“The person who would be most uncomfortable with inviting the Grand Duchess would be His Majesty.”

The eyes of the nobles widened at Kariel’s words.

It’s because I didn’t know how to say it so openly.

When everyone was surprised, Kariel opened her mouth with a calm expression.

“Your Majesty has given permission. Why? It means that the current problems occurring in the Empire are that serious.”

While saying that, Kariel told me openly what was happening in the empire.

The close relationship between the warlock and the temple.

Those who join hands with other countries to commit corruption in the empire.

The man behind the attack on the prince.

In describing these events, he pointed to the West as behind at least one of them.

“I believe it is highly likely that the Belfurs family was involved in one of these cases.”

When Kariel pointed directly at Belpurs and said, the nobles began to mumble.

Minor newspapers occasionally raised such suspicions, but no aristocrats fully believed them.

But that’s what Kariel said herself.

“Do you have any evidence?”

When the neutral Marquis Morgan stood up and asked, everyone looked at Kariel.

Most of them were aristocrats from upper world.

Belpurus had a considerable presence in the west, and especially had a great influence in the commercial district, so if they collapsed, great chaos could occur in the west, even temporarily.

For the merchants, if the confusion caused a disruption in logistics, they would have to suffer enormous losses, so they had to check it.

“Suspicions have been raised that Belpurs may be the head of the western coalition.”

“Does that mean it could also be related to pirates?”

Cariel nodded at Marquis Morgan’s question.

It was difficult for black merchants to use normal merchant ships.

This is because the Marquis of the West keeps an eye on the major ports of the West.

That’s why they teamed up with the pirates.

Those who traded with pirates from the South for trafficking were dark traders, and almost everything they dealt with was illegal.

“Of course there will be those who doubt what I say. For those of you, I will also reveal how I learned this secret.”

With that said, he recounted some of the conversations he had with the chancellor.

“Hwa, do you mean that one of the western figures has approached to meet the Prime Minister at the imperial palace!”

When a neutral aristocrat asked with an expression of disbelief, Kariel nodded.

“The chancellor thought that his family would be killed by them, and he revealed this fact by telling me to protect my family.”

A chilly silence hung over the aristocracy at Kariel’s words.

In fact, the chancellor’s story was something that didn’t need to be told.

Nevertheless, the reason for revealing it was the surest method of persuasion, and by revealing this fact, it was possible to easily take the cause of escorting the Prime Minister’s family.

But most of all, the reason was that Belphus could be pressed publicly.

The Crown Prince himself raised the suspicion, and there was even the testimony of the Prime Minister.

“If Belphus is associated with a warlock, this could be catastrophic later.”

As Cariel spoke while looking at the Marquis Morgan, he groaned and bowed his head.

Then he looked at the two dukes and said,

“I don’t think it’s necessary to leave a hazard in the future empire.”

The two dukes also nodded while letting out a sigh.

As Kariel who announced that he would give up the Crown Prince, considering the empire that one of the two princes would lead, this matter had to be dealt with.

“And this is only my heart, but if the subject of the secret pact with another country is Belpurus… … I think I might start a rebellion.”

The eyes of the two dukes widened at Kariel’s words.

“You can think of it as a delusion, but it’s not completely impossible. If my uncle was greedy for the throne, there is a possibility that I will step down and take advantage of the moment when the two princes keep each other in check and the empire is in chaos.”

Saying that, Kariel properly explained the invasion of a neighboring country in her previous life.

When the invasion of the black magicians, the invasion of neighboring countries, and the rebellion were dramatized and explained, a plausible story was created, and the nobles in the meeting room quickly became serious.

“Giving support to the Grand Duke at the level of a Marquis. As a result, I believe that maximizing the power of their lineage will make the empire safer and stronger.”

As Kariel said that, he let out a small breath and relaxed his body.

Even if it was Kariel of the world, persuading countless nobles would consume a lot of mental energy.

“I mean, this is the end. Please think about the future of the empire and make a good decision.”

After saying that, Kariel left the conference hall.

There were no threats, no exaggerated remarks.

Throughout his speech, he respected and persuaded the nobles, and most of all, it was great that he released information that only the crown prince had.

“Those who agree to support the Grand Duke at the Marquis level, please raise your hand.”

A number of nobles raised their hands at the words of Duke David.

Some nobles argued that they should investigate more carefully and not just trust the words of the crown prince, and they were right, but time was urgent.

In the end, the aristocratic council passed a full support plan for the grand duke, and as soon as the news reached the grand duchy, key members of the grand duchy headed to the capital as if they had been waiting.

“Your Highness, the Grand Duke is said to be arriving in the capital soon.”

At Tarion’s report, Kariel spoke with a look full of anticipation.

“You are here at last. Let’s start with what we prepared.”

“Hey, do you really need to do this?”

When Tharion spoke with an expression of incomprehension, Kariel said it was natural.

“There must have been a lot of sad things about the imperial family, but I have to do this.”

As Kariel said so, he got on his own carriage and went out to the gates of the capital.

Then there, the Knights of the Capital Defense Force and the Knights of the Central Army were lined up on either side of the road.

And in the center, Kariel was standing with a bright smile.

As if the wife who left the house was coming back, Kariel waited with excitement.

It was a time when everyone waited for a long time impatiently.

Finally, the long-awaited chariot and knights of the Archduke appeared.