The Prince Wants To Retire

13. fun time? (2)

Daejeon, which has always been with us in the history of the empire, is now in a strange silence.

This is because Kariel has announced in advance that he will complete the purge of the Imperial sect.

As soon as Kariel, who departed from the Imperial Palace, arrives in Daejeon, the discussion about the imperial faction will begin.

“At the end of the day, you tie the knots that you put off.”

The Duke of Walkshire laughed at Duke Daveer’s words.

“If I had stayed still, I would have gone halfway… … . You stimulated the Crown Prince and paid him four months.”

The Duke of Wilkshire laughed as he looked at the nobles as if the future was being painted.

Since the Crown Prince’s retirement was forcibly delayed, his anger was destined to be directed at the nobles.

“I will have to buy it for a while.”

“… … The bloody wind will blow in earnest.”

At the words of the Duke of Wilkshire, who trembled, Duke David also said with a heavy expression.

At the words of the two dukes, the grand duke who attended the Daejeon meeting smiled.

“Fun.”

Aristocrats fear the crown prince who is about to retire.

If this is the case, you might ask, ‘Why did you stop retirement?’, but they couldn’t help it either.

It was because, in the current situation, there was anxiety that the moment the aristocrats split into two, they could become prey to the imperial family.

Moreover, neutrals also did not welcome a political civil war, so they were unanimous in favor of postponing Kariel’s retirement.

In fact, the Neutral faction also circulated that the Martyrs had secretly expressed their intention to prevent the Crown Prince from retiring.

In any case, Kariel’s retirement was blocked, and a bloody purge began as a result.

“Your Majesty Kariel Friedrich von Blazer.”

When the servant announced his position with his full name, the nobles refined their views.

After a while, a huge door opened and Kariel walked proudly among the nobles.

Everyone expected Kariel to sit on the throne, but contrary to what they thought, Kariel sat on the chair on the steps right in front of the throne.

“Your Majesty, ascend the throne.”

At Duke Dave’s words, Kariel shook his head.

“The throne belongs to His Majesty. I have enough here.”

At Kariel’s words, the nobles coughed in vain.

This is because not sitting on the throne metaphorically showed that he would definitely retire next time.

“The first agenda… … .”

“It has been Say it yourself.”

Kariel interrupted the insider’s words and spoke directly.

“The first agenda, as we all know, is to continue the execution of the imperial faction’s trial results that have been delayed.”

There was silence in the Daejeon at his words.

“And the second agenda is related to the previous one, and among the local nobles, there will be people who have committed crimes with the imperial nobles, but have fallen over. I plan to catch them all and bring them to justice.”

At Kariel’s words, the nobles coughed in vain.

As the planned purge came out directly through Kariel’s mouth, a heavy air weighed on them.

“Finally, I heard that there are a lot of insensitive people from the nobility of the West and the military. I would like to put off the rest of the agenda and focus on these three agendas.”

“Do whatever you want.”

At Duke Dave’s words, the nobles bowed their heads and told them to do whatever they wanted.

“First, we will continue the execution of the imperial faction… … I hope to finish it all within a week.”

“Is there any reason why you have to act so hastily?”

The Duke of Wilkshire looked at Kariel with a question on his face.

I wouldn’t object, but I wondered if there was any reason to deal with it in such a hurry.

It was because it was good for the future to follow the standard execution as much as the trial proceeded quickly.

Kariel quickly answered the duke’s question.

“I intend to go west myself.”

“Are you speaking directly?”

“exactly.”

At Kariel’s words, the Duke of Wilkshire tilted his head and looked to the side.

Then Duke David only nodded slightly as if he already knew.

“I can’t stop here. When all the work of the West is finished, I will formally abdicate the throne. Your Majesty has already given you permission, so I think it would be better to quickly stabilize the country and enter the competition for the next Crown Prince.”

At Kariel’s shocking remarks, the nobles began to murmur.

“I am well aware of the concerns of nobles and ministers. I know very well that you do not wish for the worst situation of splitting in two in an unstable situation. So before I retire, I’m going to put an end to what’s going on right now.”

At that time, Tharion came with the materials belatedly.

In the meantime, the fact that he was buried in the Imperial Palace was not just for examining the materials.

“I prepared it for nobles who are worried about after I retire.”

After Kariel said that, he showed the materials he had prepared through the video sphere installed in the palace.

1. Princess Miriel is excluded from the candidates for the next crown prince.

2. Each candidate receives compensation from other countries for the destruction of warlocks and collaboration with criminals within the empire. Choose between the two and start the competition for the next crown prince.

3. Continental Congress is held to eradicate warlocks from the continent.

Several aristocrats staring at what appeared on the giant video sphere were amazed.

First, the two princes were firmly nailed so that no one would take advantage of young Miriel.

It prevented further division needlessly.

Second, he induced unity within the empire by having him take the test of the next prince’s contest by killing enemies outside.

It was designed to prevent civil war and, even if the worst situation could arise, it could be done after destroying other countries in half.

Finally, through the Continental Congress, other countries were invited.

Again, this tests the qualities of a prince, and how much compensation he can get from negotiating with people from other countries and how much help he can get in catching a warlock.

“I will deal with the problems within the Empire as much as possible until I retire. Then the only thing left is the problem with other countries. The next crown prince should be someone who can grow into an empire that ruled the continent and not be entangled in problems within the empire anymore.”

At Kariel’s words, joy began to circulate in the eyes of some neutral nobles.

Most of them were aristocrats from the military.

Among the aristocrats, the old nobles could not hide their excitement at the thought of the empire that ruled the continent a long time ago.

“It is said that there is an opportunity in a crisis. There are many dangers in the current empire, but I believe that if we overcome these, we will be able to regain our former glory. That is why, as the remnant of the past and the incompetent crown prince, I hope that I, the last one, will end the division and rise in unity centered on the next crown prince.”

Kariel finished his speech in a calm tone and looked at the nobles.

“… … I understand Your Highness’ will.”

When the Duke of Wilkshire lowered his head and said, Duke David also bowed his head.

Then, starting with them, all the nobles bowed their heads to Kariel.

Then both hands were raised at the same time.

It was an example given only to the emperor, and it was the highest courtesy that even the emperor could not easily receive.

“… … majesty.”

Tarion looked at Kariel with a thrilled expression.

Not long ago, he was worried about his life, but now he is standing in a position where he is truly respected by the nobles.

Kariel also had a new feeling.

Because he did not know that he would receive such a courtesy from the nobles.

“Kuhm! Now let’s discuss the agenda in earnest.”

Cariel opened his mouth and coughed as if he was embarrassed, and began to discuss the execution of the imperial faction and how to organize the West.

First of all, in the case of high-ranking officials from the Imperial sect, the death penalty was decided for all of them because their crimes were so heavy.

Some were sentenced to demotion or disqualification into slavery, but Kariel shook his head resolutely.

He persuaded the nobles by bringing the additional materials the Inspection Department had.

All the nobles eventually agreed to Kariel’s will to put an end to the imperial faction.

All that was left was the West.

In order to finish this as well, I decided to use all the power currently available.

Master Duke Dave.

Grand Duchess.

The magic corps of the Duke of Walkshire.

These three alone were enough to destroy a few small countries, but they even moved the Central Army.

Add to that… … .

“Your Majesty, a letter is coming from the western and northern borders.”

When Podolski, a representative of the neutral party, delivered a letter from the Marquis, Kariel tilted his head.

The western border was understandable, but the northern border was unexpected.

After the death of his mother, the empress, it was the family of the northern prefecture who broke up with the imperial family.

“Will you send the crows?”

“Use it to catch any warlocks who may be hiding in the West.”

The nobles were astonished at Podolsky’s words.

Along with the shadow of the imperial family, the few strongest special forces in the empire were the crows of the northern margins.

“… … Say thank you.”

“Yes, Your Highness. And I have one more thing to tell you.”

At Podolski’s words, Kariel nodded as if to say something.

“All the martyrs want to participate in His Majesty’s retirement ceremony.”

“that… … Let’s discuss it later.”

After saying that, Kariel coughed a few times before turning to the West. Thanks to that, we were able to quickly close the agenda for the West.

***

As soon as the Daejeon Conference under Kariel’s supervision was over, the contents of the meeting immediately spread throughout the capital.

While many people were excited and had intense discussions about what would happen in the future, the person who made the issue visited the prison in the middle of the night.

“… … Are you here?”

A man standing up with a haggard face and bowing his head.

Mussolini, who was once the chancellor of the empire, looked at Cariel who had come to visit him.

“My treatment has been decided.”

“okay. In a week, you will be executed.”

“My family… … .”

“The title will be taken away, but a small corps in the provinces will be left.”

At Cariel’s words, Mussolini fell to his knees in tears.

“As I promised you, I will wipe out the West. You won’t even be able to afford to do anything for your family. We will also create a foundation that can drive out the warlocks from the continent.”

“Thank you for keeping your promise.”

Cariel spoke calmly to Mussolini’s words.

“It’s just keeping a promise.”

Mussolini said urgently to Cariel, who turned around as if he had finished his business.

“Your Highness, I have something to give you.”

“Do you have anything to give?”

Cariel tilted his head at the words that Mussolini, who had already been robbed, had something to give.

“I heard the results of the Daejeon meeting. Something will come in handy.”

At Mussolini’s words, Kariel turned around again.

“The spies you haven’t caught yet. Here is a list of their names.”

“list?”

“The nobles from the Confederacy, the northern nobles secretly inserted by the Holy Kingdom, and finally the eastern nobles who appear to be the Romans.”

“Aren’t they the little ones?”

“Everyone is count-level.”

At Mussolini’s words, Kariel frowned and asked.

“Do you want to live?”

“No.”

Mussolini shook her head resolutely at Kariel’s words.

“I know well that the rotten parts can be cut out only by killing the soul.”

“then… … what do you want The lottery for your family?”

“He also knows the impossibility well.”

As Mussolini said so, he looked at Cariel.

“Think of it as a reward for keeping your promise.”

“Um… … .”

At Mussolini’s words, Kariel put on an uncomfortable expression.

This is because such a deal was quite embarrassing from Kariel’s point of view.

“If you’re really uncomfortable, let’s say it’s for the glory of the Empire.”

At Mussolini’s smile, Kariel sighed.

“You really didn’t do that.”

At Kariel’s words, Mussolini shook his head.

He had no regrets in his life.

In the circumstances at that time, it would have been impossible to create such a situation no matter what he did.

“Even from hell, I will watch the glory of the Empire.”

“… … It may be difficult right now, but after time passes, I will protect your honor.”

At Kariel’s words, Mussolini bowed his head and expressed his gratitude.

Mussolini, watching Kariel leaving with a puzzled expression, informed Tarion of the location of the secret safe he had hidden.

And after a while, the evidence that Mussolini had hidden from Kariel was obtained.

“… … I don’t like it.”

Saying so, Kariel looked up at the sky.

The moonlight, hidden by the clouds and spreading hazy light, showed Kariel’s distraught heart.

***

Time passed while Kariel was distraught, and finally the date of the execution of the imperial faction approached.

Mussolini uttered the last words, ‘I hope the glory of the empire blooms again!’

Starting with him who laughed and cut his throat, other nobles of the imperial faction began to die one by one.

However, unlike Mussolini, those who died ugly while urinating.

After watching their deaths to the end, Kariel turned around.

“You went with a smile.”

Tharion said with a bright smile, thinking of Mussolini, who died from the decapitation.

Unlike the ugly nobles, Mussolini, who was resolute in the face of death until the end, was the leader of a faction.

Then Kariel nodded his head slightly as if sympathizing with him, and said with a calm expression.

“… … I’m going to keep my promise. Get ready.”

“Yes.”

In response to Kariel’s words, Tarion bowed his head.

Now all that’s left is to wipe out the West.

For the sake of his future self, to keep his promise to Mussolini, who died laughing, and finally to wipe out Belphus and the remnants, Kariel began preparing to move west.