The Prince Wants To Retire

14. Let’s wrap up!

Finally, the imperialists and Mussolini died.

The people of the empire cheered, and the local nobles, who had hopes just in case, walked the streets with a gloomy expression.

The up-and-coming aristocrats, who treated him as a weak-willed prince who said he would retire soon, also sneaked in again.

Meanwhile, the central nobility began to band together.

If the current crown prince, Kariel, retires, the aristocracy will split.

If so, this moment was the last time the Empire could unite.

Knowing that, even neutral nobles supported the crown prince and acted as he wished.

“It took a long time.”

Cariel, who attended the Daejeon meeting, looked at the nobles and spoke with a serious voice.

The meeting began with a double meaning: that it took too long to wipe out the imperial faction and that it took too long to move west.

In the meantime, Kariel kept his promise at the first meeting he had organized.

By improving each department, the efficiency was raised, and the sluggish issues were dealt with quickly.

It also quickly passed the budget necessary for the future of the empire.

It was a miraculous thing that was possible when both the aristocrats and the neutrals decided to give according to Kariel’s will.

Thanks to this, he was able to keep his promise to strengthen the stability of the empire before retiring.

Now, all that was left was the time to go to the last task that had been put off, the Conquest of Belpurs.

“Thank you for following the advice of the Crown Prince who was lacking during this time.”

He got up from the stairs where Kariel was sitting and bowed his head.

Then the air of Daejeon shriveled.

As promised, the Crown Prince would only be retiring, but it was a strangely regrettable moment.

From the point of view of the aristocratic aristocrats, it was definitely something to be happy about, but for some reason, I felt only regret.

To change this atmosphere, Kariel opened her mouth first.

“Duke, are you ready to go west?”

“Yes, I am thinking of going to lead the knights myself.”

Duke Dave answered Cariel’s question with his head bowed down.

“Are you done with the Duke of Wilkshire?”

“That’s right. The second prince will personally lead the magic corps.”

The Duke of Walkshire said looking at Cariel with a look of regret.

In fact, he also wanted to participate in this expedition.

Although he did not reach the supreme state like Duke David, he had only one step left in the state of being a mage.

But one of the two dukes had to stay here.

Above all, in order to catch the warlocks hiding throughout the empire, the high-ranking nobles in the center had to lead the way.

“How about the Inspection Department?”

“Everything is ready.”

At Podolski’s words, Kariel nodded slightly.

“Now that everything is ready, the only thing left to do is set off. I think it would be better to leave after 3 days, how about?”

“Please do as you will.”

All the nobles bowed their heads in response to Kariel’s question.

“Huh, now all I can do is finish.”

Saying that, Kariel looked around the crowd.

Then all the nobles looked at Kariel and made different expressions.

Some looked at them with regret, some with remorse, and some with an ambiguous expression on their faces. Kariel signaled the end of what might be the last great meeting to such nobles.

“I will destroy the Daejeon Conference with this. You won’t see me at the Daejeon meeting in the future, so please put your face on it.”

Kariel wanted to end the last meeting in Daejeon with a smile, but contrary to his intentions, none of the nobles laughed.

Seeing them like that, Kariel coughed and said.

“Hmmmm! Everyone worked hard to lead the insufficient prince. Be careful, go back.”

Saying that, Kariel went down the stairs and started the battle slowly.

Despite the fact that the crown prince, who was in charge of the Daejeon meeting, left, the nobles stood silently for a while.

It was the Duke of Wilkshire who broke the silence.

“From now on, the reference point for the crown prince will be Her Highness Kariel.”

At the words of the Duke of Wilkshire, all the nobles involuntarily nodded.

Although he was a sickly prince, the ability he showed in a short time was so great that he could be counted among the previous princes.

Recognizing his own inadequacies and laying all the foundations for the future emperor, the figure of him stepping down created a new wind among the nobility.

In the meantime, I met only the royal family who were full of greed despite their lack of ability because of the dark forces, and seeing the prince like this, I couldn’t adapt well.

Particularly severe was the aristocracy.

They used to fight over which of the talents of the 2nd and 3rd princes was better, but now they looked like they weren’t sure.

“No matter who you are, the moment you become the crown prince, the pressure will be great.”

After saying that, Duke David sighed and left the battlefield.

Then, the Duke of Wilkshire smiled as if he agreed with the words and left.

As the two dukes escaped, the other nobles began to leave one by one.

Suddenly, all the nobles left the Daejeon, leaving only a strange feeling of regret.

thud!

The moment the last prince’s final meeting ended with the huge gates of the palace closing, the bureaucrats inside the imperial palace began to move busily.

***

As all agencies in the capital moved to help prepare for the expedition, Kariel also rallied the SS to complete personal preparations.

“Is it finished?”

“That’s right.”

Toto cautiously approached and put the sword made together on the table.

Kariel looked at it quietly and nodded slightly.

“I’ll have to sort out the rest myself.”

At Kariel’s words, the guards lowered their heads in unison.

No matter how high the level of martial arts is, you cannot create a martial art that is perfect for that person.

As they climbed up to a higher level, they had to make their own swordsmanship or martial arts, so what they did was to create a foundation that would fit Kariel’s body.

If Kariel gets to the 4th or 5th level, he will have to modify his rigid body technique.

“Your Majesty, do you really want to go there yourself?”

As Tarion looked at him worriedly, Kariel nodded his head slightly.

“To catch the enemies, you have to throw a good amount of bait.”

Cariel spoke firmly and looked back at the bodyguards.

“Now, the commission I made to you is over.”

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

“Everyone must have their own story.”

At his words, all the guards bowed their heads.

They had their own reasons for being geeks.

I couldn’t know in detail what it was, but as a result of seeing and judging countless people in my previous life, they weren’t just crazy people. They are just people who become geeks for their own reasons and strive to achieve something.

“As you may have heard, I will step down from the position of crown prince after this incident. So, I can’t give you any more support like this.”

“… … .”

Everyone was silent at Kariel’s words.

“So now go back to your original life.”

“… … My conviction is that I want to follow Your Highness on your expedition.”

At Toto’s words, Kariel tilted her head.

“Are you okay?”

I didn’t know the details, but I heard at a glance from Tarion that there was a reason why Toto remained in the imperial palace and obsessed with sports even though he was treated as an oddball by Toto.

That’s why I didn’t know that Toto would follow me, even though it was a journey to the far western region, not even near the capital, and I didn’t know how long it would take.

“… … Yes.”

At Toto’s words, the eyes of the other SS members shook.

Noticing that other geeks were thinking the same way as Toto, Kariel sighed and said,

“There is time until the departure, so think about it until the day of departure.”

Having said that, Kariel bit the bodyguards and Tarion.

Then, I slowly read the strength training that they made with all their might.

-That’s quite right.

“right?”

Kariel said with a smile at Surt’s words.

As if to prove that the SS hadn’t played around in the meantime, they were able to control a much larger amount of firearms than before.

Perhaps thanks to that, the firearms that flowed out gathered together and formed red magic.

However, it was only for a short while, and then it dispersed and turned into smoke again.

-How long have you been training, level 3?

“What is the third step?”

Kariel grumbled at Surt’s words.

This is because the real 3rd stage magic release is much more stable and solid.

– You sound full.

Surt snorted as he said that.

It takes a tremendous amount of time for others to awaken their magical powers and even to use their internal magic, but Kariel has already surpassed that stage.

Since I was already in the 2nd stage from the time I started to train in rigid body art, I was finished.

I just couldn’t see the light because of the huge amount of fire.

– Maybe this guy has some talent, I don’t know.

“What?”

Cariel, who had been so absorbed in the practice and couldn’t hear it, looked back later, and the fireball shook his head and told him to do whatever he was doing.

Then, while grumbling, Kariel concentrated on his training again.

***

Despite training day and night for three days, in the end, he could not master all the martial arts the SS had made.

What is encouraging, though, is that the control of firearms has increased a lot.

In the past, the fire sometimes lost control and went wild, but now most of that time has disappeared.

“Huh, is it like this now?”

Kariel had a slightly regretful expression on her face, but it didn’t matter.

After all, I have to spend the rest of my life with the guy named Hwagi, so it’s enough to slowly refine it after retirement.

“Take it slow. After retirement, there will be time left… … .”

As Kariel muttered, she was about to leave the palace.

When he came out to get on the waiting carriage, all the SS were waiting for him in a line.

“… … Has everyone made their decision?”

“Yes, everyone has agreed to accompany us to the West.”

When Toto spoke as the representative, Kariel frowned.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, even if we break up later, I want to be with you until the West.”

At Toto’s words, the other guards also nodded.

Then Kariel sighed.

“do whatever you want.”

Cariel said in a resigned tone and got on the carriage.

When he clicked his tongue, saying, “They’re geeks who don’t understand me even if I’m considerate of them, the SS, who were listening outside, smiled softly.”

Although the prince grumbled and complained a lot every day, knowing that he was a person with a lot of affection, he followed with a smile.

Thus, the SS in the red uniforms they were accustomed to by now, and the knights of the Crown Prince’s Palace wearing red badges as if they were envious of it, escorted the carriage to the plaza where Duke David and the central army were waiting.

“See you, Your Majesty.”

All the soldiers raised their military rites, and Duke David also lifted the sword in its sheath and attached it to his chest.

It was an example shown to Kariel, who was practically the commander-in-chief leading the Western Expedition.

Cariel, who had been accustomed to accepting such examples, said as he looked at the soldiers gathered in the square.

“It may be dangerous.”

“… … .”

“Maybe I will lose my life. But I promise you this one thing. Even if you lose your life or get injured there, you will never make a sacrifice in vain.”

At Kariel’s words, the soldiers’ eyes began to see will.

“So, believe me, even though the Crown Prince will soon be retiring, I will make sure that your sacrifices are properly rewarded.”

short speech.

However, all the soldiers cheered at the speech that was heavier than ever, raising their morale.

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Just at that moment, I saw an insider rushing from the Imperial Palace.

“What’s going on?”

“It is said that neighboring countries are making suspicious movements. Suspicious movements have also been detected in rural areas.”

The expressions of Duke Davier and Tarion, who were listening nearby, hardened at the officer’s words.

“… … majesty.”

Hearing Duke Dave’s call, Kariel nodded his head as if he was okay with it.

“It will be over if the core is destroyed anyway. Let’s end it quickly.”

“If your majesty is like that… … .”

Duke Davier nodded his head, feeling that Cariel’s intentions were firm.

And the eyes of 3rd Prince Seriel, who was watching it nearby, were filled with awe.

Stubbornness that doesn’t waver at any moment.

Even though they were only one year apart, he felt a sense of age and stubbornness that he couldn’t see in his immature self.

‘Someday I’ll… … .’

Seriel thought so, clenched his fists, and followed Kariel without a word.