The Prince Wants To Retire

22. If you get caught, you lose! (2)

Kariel, who managed to soothe the weeping Miriel with a worried expression, looked at her friends who were with her.

“Are you the princess of Wilkshire and the princess of David?”

“I… … decrease… … .”

I stopped them from standing up and saying hello.

I had no intention of receiving excessive examples from children similar to Miriel.

But is it because he frowns?

The princesses were trembling slightly in fear of Kariel.

‘Did the younger siblings care about Miriel?’

It seemed that the two younger siblings were paying attention to making friends for Miriel, who was feeling lonely.

‘The fact that both dukes came… … .’

If Miriel is large, it means that he can stand in a neutral position and hold the center of power.

‘Now I really have nothing to do here.’

In the future, when the fight between the two princes becomes intense, Kariel was thinking of intervening, but if Miriel plays that role, she won’t have to be here.

The reason why the two princes seem lacking right now, and why Miriel is worried is only because she is still young.

Over time, he will grow to the point where he won’t need Kariel’s help.

Kariel, who was lost in thought for a moment, looked at Miriel and the two princesses alternately.

“You’re still young, are you learning magic?”

The Princess of Wilkshire was taken aback by Kariel’s muttering and was at a loss for what to do.

Even though she was still young, she was surprised to see that she had awakened mana, but when she seemed to have surprised children for no reason, Kariel smiled and reassured the princesses.

‘It’s been a while since I woke up.’

I felt the flow of mana randomly discharged from the bodies of the princesses, as if I couldn’t even control the mana in my body.

‘That’s enough for Miriel… … .’

Seeing that Miriel seemed to be being pushed back by the princesses for no reason, Kariel, feeling uncomfortable, looked at Miriel in silence.

Miriel felt a strange tickle from the first time I saw her.

I thought this was simply because I was sad and sorry, but as I went through the events of the Northwest and Southeast, I realized that it was not.

‘I was going to tell you when I’m more certain… … .’

Kariel said to Miriel with regret.

“Well… … Miriel, do you want to learn something fun?”

“Is it fun?”

Cariel lowered her posture and made eye contact with Miriael, who looked up at her while crying.

“I’m not sure, but I think your body is also on fire.”

“Fire?”

To Miriel who tilted her head, Kariel calmly explained.

It was surprising to have a firearm, but what was even more surprising was that Miriael felt the sense of alienation she felt when signing a contract with the fragments of the Spirit King.

As a result of examining the data several times already, I found that this heterogeneity was an affinity for spirits.

“Maybe Miriael has a talent for elemental magic.”

Miriel tilted her head at Kariel’s words.

However, the two princesses who were listening from behind widened their eyes with a surprised expression.

“If you go to my palace, the SS will be there, so you can get help.”

“… … government ordinance?”

“Ask my bodyguard for details.”

After stroking Miriael’s hair, Kariel stood up.

Then Miriel hugged her waist tightly as if telling her not to go.

“I’ll be back soon.”

Kariel was able to escape only after persuading Miriel, who shook her head as if not to lie, several times.

“If it’s regrettable, staying in the imperial palace… … .”

As soon as I came out of Miriel’s palace, Tarion cautiously proposed.

However, Kariel firmly shook her head.

There was no reason for her to be in the imperial palace as long as she had confirmed that Miriel, who was most in love with her, had made such a friend.

He even thought of taking Miriel with him if necessary, but since he confirmed that there was no need to do so, he was able to leave the imperial palace in peace.

* * *

Returning to the palace, Kariel finally had a small party with the guards and the people of the palace.

Everyone had a sad expression on their faces, but they couldn’t catch it because it was the retirement that Kariel had longed for.

And as the next day dawned, Kariel’s palace became busier from dawn.

Because I had work to do before I left.

There was a reason why the emperor and the ministers tried to grant authority to Kariel, even if it was unreasonable.

After the Continental Conference, the chaotic situation in the Western Continent was predicted, so at least the North was given a strong authority to stabilize it.

Of course, there was also a reason to keep in check because it was unknown what the Seongguk, who had taken a big hit, would do.

“Get the data from the Inspection Department.”

“Yes.”

Tarion bows his head at Kariel’s command and leaves.

Looking at his back, Kariel was lost in thought.

It was upsetting for the ministers and masters to fuck him, but he decided to think positively.

He was reluctant to have garbage near his territory, so he decided to clean up everything at this time and come up with a plan to moderately check the Holy Land.

‘It’s like preparing in advance for the YOLO life.’

As long as the northern part of the country is stabilized in moderation, he will be able to lead a really comfortable life.

Whoops!

I made up my mind to think good things about it, but how did it become easier if I put my mind to it?

Kariel opened his eyes fiercely, grinding his teeth in anger rising from the depths of his chest.

“I think someone will have to get rid of it… … .”

As Kariel murmured like that, he thought about who he would have to deal with to subdue this anger.

However, when the fire was assimilated into the emotions and stirred again, he hurriedly meditated to calm his anger.

However, it was not easy to calm down because of an injury.

“Twitch!”

Kariel clicked her tongue and continued to ponder who she was going to tease.

The ministers and bureaucrats who fucked him were still rolling hard, so it wasn’t the right time to touch them.

The Masters were also busy keeping in check the Masters of each country.

Even so, I couldn’t let the anger that was rising right now.

“Northern nobility? if not… … Merchants of the Northeast? Or should I punish the priests of the Holy Kingdom?”

Come to think of it, there are a lot of spoiled kids.

There were few nobles who didn’t get back money, and merchants couldn’t grow much unless they did backdoor deals.

It’s been a while, but the priests will still use their strength in the northern area close to the Holy Kingdom.

Even if the temple had been blown down, it was obvious that the wandering priests would be sweeping away northerners’ money in the name of offerings.

‘They say money and women are like that when it comes to being a monk?’

Monks to be clean and virtuous.

Among the priests, the beings who need to listen to the word of God the most.

It was ironic that the monks of the monastery who nurture beings to become the next cardinals or bishops were actually the dirtiest.

“Should I start with the monks as well?”

Now was the best time to establish a holy kingdom.

If I gave it time, I could climb again, so after stepping on it at the Continental Congress, I felt the need to step on it one more time.

“after… … great. From the monks… … .”

It was when Kariel nodded his head as he made the first selection of people.

Tarion hurriedly opened the door and entered.

“Lowering!”

“What’s up?”

“It’s a big deal.”

Tharion gasped for breath and sent a letter to Kariel.

“It is said that a large-scale earthquake of unknown reason occurred in the northeast.”

“… … What?”

At the sudden report, Kariel frowned.

“It seems unusual that earthquakes continue to occur sporadically.”

“Where is the epicenter?”

“It looks like the border area between the Empire and the Holy Kingdom.”

At Tarion’s words, something passed through Kariel’s mind.

“Investigate the black magicians.”

“Even the intelligence department suspected it and started an investigation.”

At Tarion’s report, Kariel nodded slightly.

Even if he didn’t know it at first, now that the empire had experienced warlocks, he had to be suspicious.

It was also in the northeast that the earthquake occurred.

Earthquakes happen in areas that have been quiet for hundreds of years?

That alone was a strange thing, but since it happened on the black magician’s escape route, there was no choice but to be suspicious.

He was a warlock who had already tried to create a natural disaster called a volcanic eruption, so it was not difficult to suspect.

“Jaeha, I think it would be dangerous to leave for the estate now.”

As Tarion spoke with a worried expression on his face, Kariel thought deeply.

Some of the knights of the Imperial Palace would follow because they had special authority, but it was difficult to ensure safety by itself.

As soon as he arrives at the territory, the warlocks might attack him.

It was time to think about what to do in a sudden situation.

[Save the poor wolf. A special reward will be given upon completing the mission.]

[Please reveal the secret that has been hidden for hundreds of years. When you complete the mission, you can learn the secrets hidden in the continent.]

Looking at the translucent window in front of him, Kariel frowned.

He looked up at the sky at the presence of a translucent window that appeared as if he had been waiting for this moment to come.

God drives Kariel to solve each one as if he had predicted it.

It is unknown whether this was really arranged by God, but the situation was pushing him into contracts with all four mythical beings, which were initially suggested as a way to recover his body.

“Lowering?”

“… … Tarion.”

“Yes!”

After calling Tarion, Kariel thought for a moment before opening her mouth with difficulty.

“Bring me a map of the Northeast first, and then all the data on the unknown areas there.”

“Are you sure that a mythical being is involved?”

“… … okay. I’ve done that shit in the Northwest and Southeast, so there’s nothing I can’t do this time.”

Saying that, Kariel, who sent Tarion, sighed.

Although he couldn’t tell Tarion, Kariel was already certain of where the warlocks were working.

“Is it a labyrinth that swallowed the sun?”

There must have been something the black magicians did to the magic beast in the Holy Land, called the ‘Labyrinth of the Traitor’.

* * *

After a while, I looked through the information Tarion had brought and looked into the information about the labyrinth in detail.

Kariel, who had grasped the rough information about the labyrinth for more than half a day, stood up.

“Ask for support from the military and request support from the Northern Army. The goal is the labyrinth that swallowed the sun.”

“Yes.”

“Tell the holy kingdom that the target of the black mage is an ancient beast. Then it will move on its own.”

After Kariel said that, I immediately prepared to move.

As in the Northwest and Southeast, he instinctively realized that he had to go there himself.

“after… … It seems like you guys are the ones who will beat me.”

The black magicians who were trying to get off their nerve when they quietly went off to the East Continent kept getting on their nerves.

They said they would let them go, but if they kept trying to fight in the West Continent, this side had no choice but to raise their club again.

They say they will be beaten, but the one who endures it is an asshole.

So, when Kariel prepared to attack the labyrinth and wipe out the warlocks who touched her, she returned after completing what Tarion had commanded.

“Lowering! I told you everything that was commanded. The commander of the northern part of Haonde, Marquis Sicario, wants to accompany you, is that okay?”

“If you do, it’s fine for me.”

While saying that, Kariel delivered three more letters to Tarion.

“One for the Eastern Commander, one for the Principality, and one for Seriel.”

“Yes!”

“Time is urgent, so we will move to the northeast immediately. Information will be received through the shadows.”

“All right!”

Tarion disappears again at Kariel’s command.

As if it disappeared with all its might, a black magic wave was created.

Kariel looked up at the sky with a cold expression after looking at the magic wave created by Tarion for a while.

“I don’t know what kind of reward it is, but I’ll have to give you something right.”

Kariel looked up at the sky while spitting out words that were half menacing.

He even had the idea of going on strike whether or not the continent would perish, so he grinded his teeth thinking about the God who would be watching over him.

After a while, when Tarion came back, Kariel, who had finished all preparations, left the palace.

However, in front of the palace, all of the guards and the imperial palace knights guarding the palace were prostrated.

“Lowering! I will go with you too!”

Kariel looked at them for a moment and was conflicted.

It was because the appearance was strange that we had to go together again after saying goodbye yesterday. But, given the circumstances, there was nothing I could do.

Kariel sighed and nodded slightly.

“Then let’s go swing the club of rage together.”

Kariel climbed into the carriage to wield a stick of anger at the black magicians who had bothered her.