The Prince Wants To Retire

28. The cost of interrupting rest is high!

Contrary to what he had said to Tarion in such anger, Kariel did not move much.

He still stimulated the allied forces of small countries without greatly provoking Talos, and sent a letter to the king.

It’s the way people do it anyway.

Only the shadows carrying the correspondence died, and Kariel’s leisurely situation continued.

“not bad. It’s worth living even if it’s this much.”

Tarion let out a sigh as he watched Kariel chop up and eat the steak.

Everyone seemed to lose steam in the scenery that didn’t change much for being angry.

But Kariel was satisfied.

‘How did you get a peaceful life, but do you think you’d give up easily?’

With the determination to keep this peace, Kariel chewed the steak more militantly.

However, contrary to his determination, the situation in the empire was getting worse and worse.

The rebellion that takes place here and there is driving the situation so that even the competent ministers are bound to fall into chaos. It was crazy to have to care about the outside in such a situation.

Still, the plate Kariel had made was so strong that it did not collapse.

However, it was clear that the situation was absolutely not good, as even the people of the Empire began to feel uneasy.

Then, Kariel started to worry too.

‘Should I move the army?’

It was time to think about whether to move the military more boldly until the pirates were moved.

“A reply came from the king.”

“okay?”

When the answer he had been waiting for arrived, Kariel looked over the letter with a smile.

“great.”

It was about the king granting a request.

“I must move slowly.”

“Are you going to go by yourself?”

Cariel nodded at Tarion’s question.

It is said that the pirate union has a high rank, probably due to the king’s personal connections.

So, you have to move this side yourself as well.

“It is dangerous.”

“it’s okay.”

At Tarion’s worrying words, Kariel said it was okay and then smiled.

Perhaps the King was a little worried, he wrote down the words that he would send a trustworthy person as a mediator.

“I have a master, so what can I do?”

“Are you saying you’re dispatching the Marquis of Chardonnay?”

“okay. The King doesn’t seem to like the current situation either.”

Kariel smiled while saying that.

Certainly, it was a situation where the powerful countries of the western continent were squeezing one empire, so it was not to like it.

If even a large-scale war broke out like this, it would have been embarrassing for the principality that had just ended the war.

I had to buy time to recover my national power somehow.

That’s why Kariel’s plan was also what the Duke wanted.

“But with that alone, the Marquis of Chardonna… … .”

“It doesn’t take your own money, so it wouldn’t hurt to support my plan.”

“Well… … .”

Certainly, there was nothing to lose from the principality’s point of view.

The empire’s money is used to move the pirates, and if the results are good, they will be able to buy time to restore their national power.

The problem was when the pirates threatened Kariel.

If only that was blocked in advance, it would have been the best result for the principality, so the Marquis of Chardonna was safely dispatched.

If you move the knights, people will find out, so only the master sneaks out for a drink.

“Um… … .”

The Master was coming, but even Tarion could no longer oppose it.

“ruler! Then today’s work is roughly finished, so shall we go play?”

Kariel smiled and prepared to go outside.

“Aren’t you tired?”

“till now?”

After answering Tarion’s question with a smile, Kariel went out to the beach to play.

This resort, which became even more famous as the reputation of being a resting place for the first prince of the Empire, was attracting the daughters of the noble families of the principality.

They were walking along the beach wearing very bold clothes that were not like children of noble families, but it was a movement to show someone just by looking at them.

“Today, you look at him with affection.”

“It’s acting. If you want to act, do it right. tt!”

Kariel clicked his tongue. Then Tharion tilted his head.

“How do you know?”

At Tarion’s question, the knights and servants who were nearby also showed curious expressions.

Tarion, who was from the shadows, was able to recognize it somehow because he was professionally trained, and the imperial knights were able to recognize it somehow because they had learned a little.

But not Kariel. Still, I knew better than they did.

Sometimes it was to the point of recognizing the acting of women that even Tarion could seduce.

“Tsk tsk! If you don’t recognize even this much, you will be caught.”

“It’s that woman, but the woman I saw last time was really degrading… … .”

“So, after checking the background, how was it?”

Tarion hardened his expression at Kariel’s words.

“Kuhm!”

She was such a woman that even Tarion could have been fooled.

Upon rough investigation, she was the daughter of a merchant family, and there was nothing special about her.

She was a calm woman with an unobtrusive and unburdened status, just like Kariel would like.

But Kariel resolutely cut her off and ordered an investigation.

As a result, it was revealed that he was a professional swindler raised from a very young age in a merchant family.

She had the right bloodline, but not the bloodline of her husband’s wife. She was a woman raised to be used for just such a time.

‘How much is my jjambab? … .’

It’s something I’ve experienced countless times in my past life.

After becoming the emperor, there were countless noble families who rushed to seize power even in the midst of hectic times.

If only a banquet was held, the women would attack Kariel.

It was Kariel who survived among the many women who were aiming for the vacant Empress position.

So, from the point of view of Kariel, who has been through so many temptations, what is happening here is nothing but trivial.

“It’s cute.”

Cariel passing by looking at the women who act clumsy as if it were fun.

Seeing that, Tarion made a serious expression.

‘Actually for me… … Different tastes from others… … .’

For a moment, Tarion had an impure thought, but he tried to erase it.

When I saw Toto, I thought it was disgusting, but it didn’t seem like it was.

Then it just means you’re not interested… … .

‘I’m not even an eunuch… … .’

It was strange why he had the same eyes as an old man at such a young age.

Still, because he was the master, Tari-on took part in Kariel’s healing today while pretending not to know.

* * *

After a few days of doing small things, Kariel, who had been playing outside, finally got ready to go on a long road.

“Hey, it’s next door. Are you ready for this?”

“You never know what might happen.”

Meeting pirates at the resort was a bit difficult, so we decided to meet them in a city within the territory of the Principality.

The problem was that it wasn’t that far away.

“Isn’t it a bad idea to go and stay in the city for a few days?”

“Hmm… … .”

At Tarion’s words, Kariel frowned and looked around.

They all looked tired of the resort.

It must have been beautiful the first time, but it is also a day or two to play.

Walking along the beach every day and seeing the city was getting boring.

“… … Is that so?”

In fact, Kariel was also getting bitten.

So, he left the resort, thinking, ‘If you want to enjoy YOLO life, there is no law that you have to stay in one place, so let’s take a look around in the next town calmly?’

Upon entering a huge city that could be seen at a glance, it developed, pulled the wagon to the inn, and immediately put on a black robe.

“Meet the first prince.”

“Nice to meet you.”

Kariel shook hands with the Marquis of Chardonna as if it was nice to see her after a long time.

“Where is the rendezvous?”

“It’s in the basement of the building over there.”

Kariel nodded at Marquis Chardonna’s words and moved along with Tarion.

Since too many people could raise suspicion, the attendants and knights of the palace, pretending to be ordinary tourists, ordered food from shops in nearby buildings and waited.

“… … They are pirates.”

“More than expected?”

He pretended not to, but he couldn’t avoid Tarion’s eyes.

Those who looked like pirates were seen disguised as ordinary people and spread all over the place. However, the number was much higher than Tarion had expected.

“Are you a high-level executive?”

“It’s a bit much, even with that in mind. The standard is also high.”

Tharion had a worried expression on her face, but Kariel smiled and glanced at the Marquis of Chardonnay.

It was funny to worry about the Master by his side.

Following the arbiter, the Marquis, entered the building. It was an ordinary pub, but there were no customers to see if it had been discussed in advance.

A pirate was waiting for him when he headed underground through a secret passage in a building he had emptied in advance.

“Well… … .”

Tarion broke into a cold sweat and unconsciously reached for the sword at his waist.

“Damn it, the author’s skills are extraordinary.”

Kariel frowned at the voice of Tariel, who spoke softly with a nervous face.

“At least on the same level as me.”

At those words, Kariel’s expression hardened.

It is Tarion, who is estimated to be among the three fingers excluding the Master.

If Tarion was nervous enough, he should have been seen as close to a master.

Only one of the pirates had reached this level.

“… … Are you the pirate king?”

“The rumors were true. nice to meet you My name is John Kidd, who is leading the pirates.”

“… … I am Kariel, the first prince of the empire.”

If the opponent is the pirate king, you should treat him accordingly.

The Pirate King’s eyes widened as he saw Kariel who didn’t treat him well.

“It’s okay if you treat me badly… … .”

“If you are a pirate king, you should treat him well. Since you are asking for more than anything, you should bow down and go in.”

When Kariel smiled and said, the Pirate King laughed heartily.

“I think you were a fun person.”

“What about small talk later… … . How about taking care of things first?”

“Good.”

The Pirate King nodded as if he liked it.

Then Kariel’s eyes lit up.

If the pirate king came directly, this is also how to raise the stake.

‘I have to change my plans.’

After confirming that the pirates were sincere, Kariel thought of a way to further trouble Talos.

“I’m going to give you 100,000 gold as a down payment.”

“Um… … .”

“Do you think it is less?”

A decent amount of land was enough money to just buy, but it was not enough to move the Pirate King.

For less money than expected, he openly showed that he did not like the pirate king.

“I don’t have money to move.”

“I know.”

Knowing this, the Pirate King seemed to ask why he offered such an amount.

“What I lack, I plan to make up for it with a deal.”

“… … deal?”

“Yeah, it’s not just the Empire that’s tormenting Talos, but they want it too… … .”

The pirate king who made an expression that he did not understand Kariel’s words.

Then, Kariel smiled and said to him.

“Cannon. How long are you going to secretly buy it at a high price?”

At Kariel’s words, the pirate king’s eyes widened.

“no way… … .”

“We will sell it.”

Not only the Pirate King but also the Marquis of Chardonnay next to him were surprised by the appearance of Kariel speaking as if giving a certain answer.

“I know the Empire’s cannons and magic cannon techniques well.”

“Are you really going to sell it to us?”

“Of course. By the way, the down payment I gave is for the protection of our fleet that will deal with the East Continent in the future.”

Kariel said with a fresh-looking face.

There was no one who did not know the meaning of these words.

“How long will you live with the notoriety of being a pirate? Isn’t it time to step up as a formal nation?”

At Kariel’s words, the pirate king of the world swallowed his saliva.