Chapter 467
My Villains Episode 467
66. silver prince(22)
After kicking Duke Avilambus out of the tent, King Ruilix II looked back at Prince Ulkar with a happy expression on his face..
“It is the emperor's duty to resolve conflicts between vassals..”
The most powerful person in the middle world, who had a healthy middle-aged face that did not befit his age and was well over seventy, spoke in a relaxed manner, like an old man telling a story of old times to his grandson..
“However, the Elector is different from an ordinary vassal, and I cannot decide on my own whether it is succession, division, or independence. Since this is an important matter for the empire, the opinions of other electors must be sufficiently taken into account..”
“Are you not recognizing my niece's rights??”
In response to the prince's question, the emperor waved his hand..
“That's not what I meant. Theodora clearly has the right to claim the succession. It is well known that she is the legitimate daughter of the previous duke, Guellambus, and that she was made a nun by her uncle. Also, as a Holy Knight, I speak out the will of the Lord and claim my rights, so how can I dare to ignore it?.”
“Excuse me, Your Majesty, then what is the problem? Isn't it His Majesty's right to accept the request of the rightful holder??”
“That's right. I alone can decide whether to designate the rightful successor as the new elector. “But that’s it,” the emperor continued, shrugging his shoulders..
“The person trying to obtain the title of Elector now is not Princess Theodora, that is, the person with the right to succession. Whether she is an elector or a lord of Angst and Obdorf, all of her titles are secular, and unless she relinquishes her priesthood, she cannot acquire even a single inch of land..”
His gaze went back and forth between Bishop Aramos and Princess Theodora..
“……From the looks of it, it doesn't seem like there was any intention to do so. Isn't it??”
“As you said, Your Majesty..”
Princess Theodora, whose complexion had recovered after Duke Avilambus was driven out, bowed slightly and answered..
“So, I would like to follow the example set by Saint Oron three centuries ago..”
“……Precedent of Saint Oron?”
When Ruilix II showed interest and changed his sitting posture, the princess's story continued..
“In the aftermath of the great war at the time, Saint Oron became the legitimate successor to 'Jeria'. However, he was ordained according to the guidance of the Lord, and accordingly, the title of grand duke was transferred to the family that had inherited the position of border commander of the ancient empire..”
“The grandson of the man who became a grand duke established an empire with the help of the Red Cloth Bishops..”
The emperor, stroking his red beard, spoke up..
“Is this the story of Ludwig I and the Antashka family?.”
“Yes, Your Majesty..”
The Grand Duchy of Antashka is a family that produced three emperors, including Ludwig I, the first emperor of the Mittergerand Empire. Naturally, it is one of the empire's most prestigious families and is considered one of the strong rivals of the current imperial family, that is, the Stampterk family, to which King Ruil Rix II belongs..
No, now it will be your only rival. The Strom family, which has grown in size and ascended to the throne for the past half century, will soon be split in two..
“It is a precedent that has already been used several times in the history of the empire. In a case like this, it would be a story that would work especially well..”
The emperor tapped the table as he calculated..
“…… For now, it will be enough to convince Antashka and Blichvit. Even if we exclude Strom and Altenberg since they can't agree, we'll somehow be able to persuade the rest. King Ruilix II, who was muttering like that, then looked straight at Prince Ulkar and said with a smile on his face..
“Still, it won't work. I don't think you can do it under any circumstances.”
The prince remained silent with an expressionless face, and the emperor continued speaking as if it did not matter..
“First of all, the justification is insufficient. Even if you are Theodora's maternal in-law, that doesn't mean you're descended from the Strom family..”
“Saint Oron and Ludwig I were also not related..”
“At that time, there was no emperor or elector. Before the founding of the country, in a world that was no different from the wild, who would have dared to criticize the masterless frontier commander? huh?”
The emperor grumbled and gave a second reason why the prince could not sit on the elector..
“Besides, aren't you the prince of Milan? Not an ordinary prince, but the famous hero and warlord, Prince Silver. If I put you in the position of elector, all the nobles in the empire would try to take me down from the throne. They will talk about betrayal, saying they sold their vassal's territory to an enemy country. “It’s obvious even if you don’t look at it.” “And that’s it. This is a secret.”
Ruilix II whispered the final reason in a low voice. The words were a whisper, and none of the fourteen people in the tent were deaf enough to hear them..
“Even if everyone in Middle-earth agreed to the Silver Prince becoming Elector, that would never happen. I know why?”
“……Because Your Majesty doesn't want that..”
“You guessed it right. I'm not stupid enough to let a wild beast into my bedroom with my own hands..”
The prince, who was looking intently into the emperor's eyes, smiled and nodded..
“It seems like you have a different opinion than me..”
“different? How do you mean?”
“I like wild beasts. An untamed beast is more attractive than a hunting dog with its tail wagging obediently..”
“Uh-hmm. That's cool. Looks like a young man.”
As King Ruilix II nodded, smoothing his beard, Prince Ulkar opened his mouth again with a smile on his face..
“Also, I had no intention of sitting on the Elector's throne from the beginning..”
“……I had no thoughts?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I am definitely a member of the Jeore royal family, so how could I receive a foreign title?.”
‘Instead of adding an explanation to the emperor, who slightly narrowed his eyes as if to say, ‘What kind of bullshit is this?’, the prince turned to Princess Theodora and winked..
“The person who will exercise the right of succession on my behalf in the priesthood is my seventh cousin..”
“ Chilchon?”
“luyan.”
At her call, the young baron who was occupying the last seat slowly stood up..
‘‘Hatchling’?” Ruilix II looked back at Ruyan and burst into laughter..
“Theodora and you are blood relatives.?”
“Yes, Your Majesty..”
The handsome boy with hazel eyes nodded with a calm face that showed no emotion..
“My grandmother was of the Strom family and the sister of Duke Psinos, Princess Theodora's great-grandfather..”
“……her. okay. “I guess I’ll find out now.” The emperor laughed and shook his head..
“When I wondered why the face seemed familiar, it turned out to be the grandchild of ‘Princess Pal Ligonos’..”
“Do you know my grandmother??”
“Ha, I know. She was called the most beautiful woman in the empire during her childhood..”
He buried himself in the backrest as if reminiscing..
“okay. The person she married was the Count of Milan Noll. The Earth Banner family of 'Trumwell'……
“yes.”
“…… Now that I think about it, we really look alike. If it weren't for the eyes and hair, I'd believe it to be Princess Paligonos herself.……
The emperor, who had been lost in his memories for a moment, shook his head and continued speaking..
“I know very well that you are in the Strom family's blood. But aren’t you the lord of Milanol? It is not the case that there are people who inherited titles from distant relatives and have fiefdoms in both countries.-”
“I apologize, Your Majesty..”
Baron Lu Yan, who dared to interrupt the emperor's words, denied it in an indifferent tone..
“not anymore.”
It was Prince Ulkar who answered the question posed by King Ruilix II with a glance..
“He gifted me all his titles and fiefdoms..”
“……to you?”
“yes. Not only Deli Road, but also Cheddar Castle, the original home of the Earthgeach family, came into my possession two months ago..”
“Huh, heh heh……
Lu Yan added to the emperor who was laughing as if he was dumbfounded..
“From today, I am not Lujan of Earthgeach, but Lujan of Strom..”
After speaking casually, the boy turned to Bishop Hong, who was sitting blankly to one side, and spoke in a polite tone..
“I would also like to confess my sins of the past 14 years, so please, Bishop, please accept my conversion..”
Covering the barbarian tattoo on the back of his hand with a glove, Lu Yan held the ringed cross around his neck and spoke earnestly..
“……Are you serious??”
“Of course, Your Majesty..”
The boy stretched out his arms and spoke in a very confident manner..
“What's there to complain about? My father, Count Alder, was beheaded as a traitor to the royal family, and the family's reputation was ruined. Instead of staying in a remote place and continuing the name of a humble family, I want to make a name for myself as a feudal lord of a great country..”
The six members of the empire, excluding the emperor, were dumbfounded when they saw Lu Yan, who had changed the castle and religious order in an instant. It's an expression that says, 'What does that young guy know?'.
“Instead of a silver lion, it's a young dragon.……
On the other hand, the emperor laughed loudly while holding his forehead and said:.
“Very funny. not bad.”
It was the moment when Lujan, the lord of Milan Cancun, became the elector of Mitter Gerand..
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