History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 273
273fury. a shameless request (1)
royal magenta.
The capital city is the political and economic center of the Kingdom of Magentano..
In fact, this was a city with a long history..
Immediately after the Great War of the Mythical Age.
The giant king Oculus built a palace here..
They dominated humans here for a long time..
Then he was pushed out by the humans' war of independence and fled..
Those who achieved independence built humanity's first royal palace here..
'Talia', named after the proud leader, became the city's name..
After that, Thalia prospered even more..
And then it completely collapsed..
Because of the greedy king.
I was chosen by the dragon twice to become king..
After the city collapsed, a new dynasty took over the city..
At that time, the city's name naturally changed to 'Magenta'..
The 'egg-shaped royal castle half-buried in the ground', which is now a landmark symbolizing the royal capital, was also built at that time..
And today, here in the office inside the egg-shaped castle,.
King Alicia Termina Magentano was sighing as she ate a raw egg..
Click, whoop!
“……Phew.”
Alicia wiped her wet hair with a towel..
I drank the raw egg presented by the servant in one sip..
Nevertheless, the wrinkles between the eyebrows did not smooth out..
It was because the frustrating feeling did not go away..
‘It's really a mess.’
She looked at her office desk with a furrowed brow..
Quite a messy and disorganized pile of documents.
It was a report related to the restoration work of Termina Grand Garden, which was damaged by Bone Dragon's rampage..
‘Fortunately, the restoration work went well. The ending went smoothly. It took quite a bit of money, but it wasn't enough to put a strain on the royal family's finances. but…….’
The damage from the Bone Dragon rampage was not fully repaired..
In particular, the invisible and intangible damage was serious..
‘The royal family's reputation has been greatly reduced..’
It was a grand garden built to show off national power..
It was an event commemorating the completion of the grand garden, which was planned to publicize the results to the outside world..
In other words, the event was a grand showcase to announce the authority of the Magentano royal family to the world..
But the showcase failed..
It was really ruined..
The dragon's skeleton erected in the central part of the park..
Because it moved unexpectedly.
In the midst of chaos.
Attendees at the completion ceremony had to flee in confusion..
The capital's defenders had to move in haste..
Even the king himself had to take up the sword..
At least it wasn't the worst so far.
‘The really worst thing is... … The royal family couldn't catch the bone dragon..’
The wrinkles between Alicia's eyebrows deepened..
That day, the royal family was unable to subdue the Bone Dragon..
To be precise, the appearance of the smashed Bone Dragon was not made public..
The prestige of the royal family has fallen to a great extent..
It became an international laughing stock..
‘The royal family posed a threat to the royal capital. A royal family that failed to properly deal with a threatening enemy. And yet the royal family attempted an unreliable self-defense... … As a bonus, the stigma of.’
A violent emotion appeared in her eyes..
Immediately after the Bone Dragon rampage.
After Lloyd and Javiel left for Hell.
She was the one who put all her efforts into resolving the situation..
The victims involved in the accident were commemorated, honored as heroes, and appropriately compensated..
A huge amount of money was poured into the restoration work of the grand garden, which was horribly destroyed..
Meanwhile, efforts were made to revive the royal family's lost authority..
It is said that the King of the Magentano Dynasty was at the forefront of fighting against the threat of the Bone Dragon..
I fought bravely with my subordinates Lloyd Frontera and Javiel Asrahan..
In the end, I finally subdued the Bone Dragon..
He tried to uncover the truth by mobilizing the testimony of eyewitnesses, knights of the Royal Guard..
But the world?
The international community?
‘no one believed that.’
Alicia, who had been thinking about that far, suddenly remembered a bitter smile..
In fact, it was natural.
What defeated the Bone Dragon that day was the stark truth..
Although there was a decisive performance by Javiel, Bone Dragon was clearly subdued..
But there was no evidence to prove it to the public..
‘Lloyd, because he took Bone Dragon as his servant and took him away..’
It would have been nice if the damaged Bone Dragon could have been revealed to the public..
Unfortunately, I couldn't leave any such evidence..
That's why.
The Magentano royal family's explanation ended up being a source of international ridicule..
In fact, you couldn't subdue it?.
Didn't the bone dragon run wild until it got bored and flew off to somewhere else?.
They say they really subdued Bone Dragon, so why can't they provide evidence?.
Everyone began to doubt the authority of the Magentano royal family..
It wasn't just foreign countries.
‘Even domestic nobles started talking behind their backs..’
Of course, it was not a big worry because his royal authority was strong and firm..
His legitimacy would not be shaken by this incident..
But it still wasn't fun.
‘We need to restore the lost authority of the royal family..’
authority in the international community.
Losing that means?
It would be no different from the meaning of a decrease in diplomatic influence..
Frequent international frictions, conflicts of interest, disputes, and negotiations.
It meant that it would be a hassle to deal with all those things..
Just like a wounded lion is looked down upon by a pack of hyenas..
‘but…….’
There was hardly a sharp way to reestablish that authority..
That was the reason Alicia was frowning all day recently..
“Tsk.”
She picked up the towel with a nervous movement..
I roughly shook off the remaining moisture from my hair..
Still, my worries did not go away..
“…….”
Originally, after sword training and bathing, drinking a raw egg would refresh my whole body..
That hasn't been the case these days..
Like a problem that cannot be solved even if we think about it every day.
No matter how much she tried, she couldn't get rid of this worry that had obsessed her these days..
‘Just restoring a broken parkland and holding an event accordingly? That's not enough. Restoration celebrations won't change anything. Either side of the border would be better, so it would be better if there was even a small-scale military conflict..’
If something like that were to happen, the attention of both domestic and foreign countries could be turned that way..
He could use that opportunity to regain his authority by demonstrating overwhelming military power..
‘but that's not it.’
I didn't want to send desperate soldiers into battle to regain authority..
It is authority that must be taken care of in order to better protect and take care of them..
Thanks to this, the king's worries deepened..
How much time has passed.
The old chamberlain's warm voice was heard when the king's troubled hair was half dry..
“Your Majesty, I dare to inform you that there is someone who has specially requested an audience with you..”
The Chamberlain's voice came from outside the office..
After escaping from his world of worries, the King asked the other side of the door..
“Audience? who?”
“Lloyd Frontera, the eldest son of the Count Frontera..”
The moment you hear the answer.
The king clenched his fist without realizing it..
Because it’s a completely unexpected name?
Or maybe I felt an anticipation that I didn’t know existed.?
But before she could find the answer herself, she had the answer in her mouth..
“Come on in.”
“I will obey your orders..”
The chamberlain's steps became distant..
Probably to bring Lloyd here..
As the moment of unscheduled audience approached, King Alicia rested her chin on both hands..
“Phew.”
worry?
or surprise?
I don't even know why I sighed.
But one thing was certain.
The point was that he was welcoming Lloyd's visit..
‘Lloyd Frontera.’
A person who always acts wisely.
Although he is a subject, he has suddenly acquired greater power than himself..
But still, for some reason, people are not very wary..
‘Maybe his political interests and mine are aligned..’
She thought.
I'm so glad Lloyd isn't ambitious..
I'm just thankful that I chose to live a normal life in the countryside..
At the same time, she was also feeling puzzled..
‘Why did he come here?.’
Alicia quenched her appetite..
Lloyd Frontera.
The person you know is never someone who just moves on..
I'm not the type of person who would just come all the way here even though there is no benefit to me..
‘Only when you feel sorry about yourself do you contact me and extend your hand. No, is this the first time he came to me like this?.’
Looking back, it's always been like that..
always called him.
Only then, reluctantly, did he come in front of me, frowning and wringing his whole body as if he had been forcibly called to work, and begging for help..
‘Tsk.’
The fact that he came this far today on his own?
It's definitely because he feels sorry for something or has a favor to do or something to do..
Otherwise, it will never come on its own..
‘So what do you mean by asking a favor?.’
What on earth did I come all the way here to ask for?.
I became very curious.
At the same time, I also felt hopeful..
‘Because he is a shrewd person. If he's trying to get something from me, he knows it's not free..’
So he must have brought something as a bargaining chip that was exactly what he hoped for..
Also, I thought that that card would be of great help to this side..
‘Because he's smart.’
In this situation.
At a time like this where you are engulfed in worries every day,.
If you come to me and ask for something and offer me a bargaining chip,?
‘Perhaps he is sensing the core of my concerns. It could help me solve my concerns. They may be trying to use that as a bargaining chip to ask for help or support..’
If you think about it, it was a simple problem..
In this way, King Alicia quickly and steadily extracted the hidden meaning and intention behind Lloyd's unannounced visit, like extracting a quote from a shopping cart..
It was when her hair had finally dried that the chamberlain's voice was heard again..
“Your Majesty, Lloyd Frontera, the eldest son of the Count Frontera, has arrived..”
“Come in.”
The office door opened.
After that, I saw a familiar figure..
“Long live His Majesty the King. Lloyd Frontera, the eldest son of the Count Frontera, meets His Majesty the King, the rightful owner of this land..”
Lloyd bowing his head to show respect..
I could see the ugly back of his head.
Instead of being polite, should I hit him?.
It was the back of the head, round and crusty like chestnuts, that gave rise to such strange impulses..
“…….”
Alicia calmed down the ridiculous impulse that came to her for a moment..
Instead, she looked down at Lloyd with a cold gaze..
“It's been a long time, Lloyd Frontera..”
“That's right, Your Majesty. Have you been in good health all this time?.”
“very. Unfortunately, it's because you disobeyed Jim's instructions..”
“……yes?”
Lloyd looks up with a confused expression..
Alicia smiled bitterly at his eyes..
“You said it with your own mouth. Before crossing the gates of hell. Before crossing over to hell. Don't you remember??”
“If you say it’s before you go to hell,…….”
“Didn't you say that you would have to go to hell in the way you chose to come back to my side?.”
“……ah.”
“Also, I also asked you to do so. If you truly care about Seong-eun, make sure she returns safely to Jim’s side. What was your reply to Jim’s request??”
“I will keep this in mind... … Called.”
“I said I answered rudely..”
“…….”
“But why did I have to hear about your return from hell through the reports of others rather than from your own mouth??”
“…….”
“I heard it suddenly one day. You, who disappeared from the royal capital during the Bone Dragon's rampage, suddenly returned to the Frontera territory..”
“…….”
“After that, he also visited the Count of Cremo.?”
“…….”
“okay. I understand. The Count of Cremo must welcome you very much..”
“…….”
“answer?”
“……Please kill me, Your Majesty..”
“really? sincerely?”
“Well, that's not it.…….”
“if?”
“I am truly sorry for telling you these words, but since there have been so many urgent and difficult twists and turns, I was unable to avoid it and return to your side..”
“is it?”
“That is so, Your Majesty. Nevertheless, my loyal heart has always remained by your side..”
“Hmm, until now there was no way to recognize the feelings that stayed by Jim's side..”
“that…….”
“However, I was clearly aware of the unfortunate fact that your steps, not your heart, went towards the Count of Cremo before Jim..”
“Well, that's…….”
“How did the Count of Cremo welcome you? Did they throw a grand welcome banquet? If not, it would have been really difficult. That was the first place I went after putting my luggage aside. The Count of Cremo must have welcomed you warmly when you visited him with such great heart. Is Jim right??”
“……Please save me, Your Majesty..”
Lloyd just fell flat..
That's how much the bitter smile on the King's lips changed into a relieved smile..
There was also a subtle joy and satisfaction in her eyes as she looked at Lloyd..
“After all, this is why I like you.”
“……yes?”
“And it did. Did he solve the problem that went to hell??”
“Of course, your highness..”
“There were no injuries?”
“As you can see, I'm in good shape, Your Majesty..”
“I guess I was trying to say that it's thanks to Jim that he has a last name like Hahae's.?”
“…….”
“good. Enough chit-chat to welcome the reunion. Well then, shall we move on to the main topic?.”
The king's eyes grew cold..
He took out what he had guessed and put it directly into Lloyd's eardrums..
“Hello, Lloyd Frontera. Did you request an audience today to help resolve Jim's troubles and ask for compensation??”
“So it is, Your Majesty..”
Lloyd did not deny the king's guess..
Rather, I thought that this was why it was easy to talk to the king, and that it was great because we talked quickly and didn't always go around in circles..
And then I remembered.
a month ago.
Gem foundation found in the mermaid kingdom.
The jewel blueprint obtained there..
The key material indicated by the blueprint.
What you need to do from now on to get it.
He answered, keeping everyone in mind..
“Your Majesty, everything you guessed is correct..”
“is it.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“This means that you have come up with a plan to dramatically raise the authority of the royal family, which was lost due to the failure of the grand garden completion ceremony and the Bone Dragon's rampage.?”
“It is so, Your Majesty..”
Lloyd nodded..
It really was that way..
He had already guessed the king's concerns..
He also came with a way to solve that problem at once..
King Alicia also understood his true intentions almost accurately..
‘also.’
Looks like Lloyd Frontera.
Because he is a person who always considers benefits first..
So, if I wasn't sure that the job would be successful, I wouldn't have come this far..
‘Thanks to you, I can trust you and entrust you with the work..’
Alicia felt reassured..
Is there anyone else so smart and trustworthy?.
Seeing Lloyd so confident, I felt like all my worries had already been resolved..
That's why.
King Alicia's voice has become softer..
“good night. If your plan is so certain, you must have the reward you want for Jim.?”
“Of course that also comes.”
“If you do this, tell us in advance what reward you want..”
Let’s get what interest wants early..
Because he’s the one who will solve his problems anyway..
Because he is a trustworthy and trustworthy subject..
Let’s accept even the most unreasonable demands..
The king promised so.
I want to save on interest.
I always want to keep you under my command..
I made a resolution, made up my mind, and asked with a broad and generous heart..
Right after that.
“My humble request is truly simple. What is it?…….”
Lloyd Frontera's shameless mouth opens.
“Please allow me to uproot Your Royal Highness by the roots..”
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