I see emperor stats-Chapter 101
those who prepare
The emperor, who had a surprised expression for a moment, quickly cleared his expression.
"hmm… It doesn't look like a joke.”
He glared at Julius with a calm expression. Defeating the Grand Duke means removing the Grand Duke's territory and all the powers that follow him from the empire.
“Does he exist?”
His eyes were roaring with youth as if they had returned. But he had a lot to consider before that.
“In fact, it is true that the Grand Duke still has many forces to mobilize.”
"yes. But it's something you have to do someday. I was against it the other day, so I want to hear why you suddenly came up with that idea.”
In order to defeat the Duke, he had to suffer considerable losses anyway. In the meantime, due to Julius' activity, many of the nobles in the south have been shaken, and the connection with the desert kingdom has been cut off.
However, even taking that into consideration, the Grand Duke's territory was fertile land with an area almost equal to that of the kingdom. The number of enlisted soldiers and knights was not pushed back by him.
“That’s because we judged that we had enough power.”
“Enough power?”
The emperor made a questioning expression. Of course, the power of the entire empire was stronger than that of a single grand duke. However, the meaning of what Julius said was different.
“I have the power to contain the Grand Duke to some extent with my own strength.”
“Huh… … .”
The emperor let out a laugh. What does that mean? And containment means that it does not cause war?
Julius slowly began to explain.
“Of course, in the end, we will have to subjugate the archduke's soldiers with a war. But before that, the anti-aircraft powers must be cut to minimize the damage.”
“Isn’t that what you said before? Will he suffer more here?”
“I’m not going to make you suffer, but I plan to provoke you from this side first. Then, even as a grand duke, I cannot refuse to accept it.”
“You talk too twisted. So tell me your full-fledged plan.”
Julius finally got to the point.
“Actually, I have a favor to ask of you in this nongongsang.”
“If I had to ask, would you like to ask for the position of crown prince again?”
In fact, there was nothing difficult about it. The power of the Grand Duke was greatly weakened, and if he was going to beat him anyway, he didn't have to worry about the aristocratic faction.
* * *
Julius' non-professional conduct was actually a very ambiguous matter. The reason was the matter of the prize he would receive.
“Is there anything else the First Prince should receive from now on?”
“If there is, it would be the position of crown prince, isn't that something that was already promised after the coming-of-age ceremony of the second prince?”
“But it’s not a very important promise either. No matter how much the first prince said, it wouldn't be like the place where you made such a big achievement would explode, right?”
Of course, the emperor's first question was about his appointment as crown prince.
“I want to postpone it a little longer as the story ended last time.”
'phew… One less worry.'
The nobles let out a sigh of relief.
Actually, I didn't think that Leonhardt would become crown prince now, but there was no need to solidify Julius' foundation already.
“Then do you wish for anything else?”
"doesn't exist."
“… … !?”
What do you mean by putting up a big ball and not taking anything?
Julius was laughing inwardly. In fact, he's already got everything he's going to get this time in the South. As the nobles above worried, if there was something he had to acquire, he would have been the crown prince.
'But it's not too late to beat the Archduke completely!'
His gaze swept across the battlefield.
Among the nobles who expressed their doubts, there was only one person who calmly watched the situation. It was the Grand Duke.
“… … .”
In an instant, the gazes of the three emperor, Archduke, and Julius crossed. In fact, since the Grand Duke intended to get rid of Julius, he wasn't going to object too much to whether or not he was given the position of crown prince.
'But that snarky 1st prince doesn't seem to have any plans to go anywhere for the time being?'
That alone greatly disrupted his plan to go out on his own to target Julius' next exit.
'In addition, sending the 3rd Corps to the south must be a tactic to keep me in check.'
It is to send Peres to the south. If the corps commander receives a territory in the south, of course, the troops will move there. It is a kind of personnel transfer.
Of course, he did not send troops without reason. There was a legitimate justification for reinforcing forces in the south, where the clouds of war hovered after the Kalihara capital attack.
However, the Grand Duke thought differently.
'Are you trying to play tricks on me in my front yard?'
The problem is that the Brussels region, which is the territory Peres will receive this time, is a place that is in direct contact with the direct control he governs. In other words, it was like putting Julius' forces right next to the archduke's stronghold.
Naturally, this was a blatant provocation by Julius. The Archduke slightly turned his gaze to Julius.
He gave the grand duke a glance as he smiled.
'Honestly, don't you want to get rid of me or my forces? It must be a golden opportunity?'
'You're too proud to have won a few petty victories. Perez? Devan? Do you think you can keep me in check with these guys?'
As the invisible fuse was ignited, this non-gong trip ended.
It was after receiving a report from Wallace, a double agent, that Julius began to think about defeating the Archduke in earnest.
Having recently visited the Archduke, he reported to Julius with a worried expression.
"I don't know why, but the Archduke didn't really blame me."
'I see you're up to something. He wasn't the kind of person who would just sit back and treat me.'
Hearing the report, Julius guessed that the archduke was going to cause something anyway.
I don't know if it's a civil war or a conspiracy against oneself, but rather than sitting and waiting, taking the counterattack on the contrary will be able to take the initiative.
'I've got enough power to do just that!'
The first people to meet were Devan and Peres, who had been to the Western Front.
"count! No, now you are a marquis. congratulations on hitting the ball After all, my choice was not wrong.”
“Isn't it all thanks to His Highness, First Prince? haha… … .”
'I'm so glad I didn't make the wrong choice.'
In his previous work trip, Perez realized that riding the rope towards Julius was the best choice he had made in his life. He certainly did not deserve this kind of reward, though his credit was great.
'Perhaps it's because His Highness the Prince used his strength.'
Devan also bowed his head to Julius with a thrilled expression.
“It's all thanks to Your Highness. I really don't know how to thank you.”
"It's all because of your great talent, I've done nothing but give you a little chance."
Julius smiled brightly and patted Devan on the back. And he said it as if he had suddenly remembered it.
“Come to think of it, you’ve been given a title, but have you decided on a family name? You're a commoner, so you don't have a last name, right?”
“Actually, I was a little worried about that.”
Devon scratched his head as if embarrassed. It is a surprisingly embarrassing problem to decide on one's last name. However, Julius was pleased and brought out his unexpected proposal.
“That went well. If you don't mind, can I name it for you?"
It was also quite unconventional for the imperial family to think that the next emperor, like Julius, would have a powerful person directly name the family.
“How dare I deserve it?”
"No, I think it's more than enough if you look at the qualifications."
Devan waved his hand, and Julius resumed his conversation with a serious expression.
“The name I will give you is… … .”
* * *
after a while
“… … .”
Daevan was a little lost in thought while looking at the direction Julius had left.
“What are you thinking about so intently?”
Peres, who still seemed to be in a good mood, patted Devan on the back.
"ah! There is a corps commander, so I'll excuse you... … .”
“Now you too are a noble with a title and a deputy corps commander. You don't have to set such an excessive example.”
He cut Daevan's words like a knife, then smiled again.
“Then, I wish you well in the future. Deputy Commander, Baron Devan Kallios!"
"haha… I am still embarrassed by that title.”
Devan was really embarrassed. It was because of what Julius said when he named it.
“This name is not well known now, but it is the name of a rare strategist who was famous throughout the continent.”
“A name like that is even more difficult to get!”
“I believe you will be that person sooner or later.”
With a confident tone, Julius gave Daevan the last name 'Kalios', just like in his previous life.
'Because that's your future!'
To be honest, I was dubious when I saw Devan in his academy days, but he was enough for me now. Julius nodded his head, recalling the player's proverb that a good guy can go anywhere.
'Finding him at the academy wasn't in vain!'
Devan also mumbles softly.
“Genius strategist and Devan Callios… … .”
“I guess I'll have to lead the corps and head south. I must also keep the words that His Highness asked me to do."
"okay. We must hurry up and prepare for departure.”
Even as he left with Pérez, he pondered over what Julius had said for a long time.
But wouldn't it be okay to risk your life if there is someone who believes that much in you, who was insignificant just a short time ago?
Moreover, he was a man of the highest rank in the world.
'To be honest, I don't know if I'll be able to repay all the kindness I've received from Your Highness. But I guess I'll try to live up to the name!'
Devan's eyes were filled with new determination.
* * *
Julius also wasn't playing around after the nongong peddling. He had to aim for a clear victory while examining the forces he had accumulated so far.
'Once he's a Devan, he's someone who'll do more than his share even after going to Brussels.'
What Julius asked the 3rd Legion to do was to completely block the southern part of the Grand Duke's territory. He figured it would be hard to be kept in check in his front yard, but he wouldn't be pushed around easily.
And his final arrangements begin right tonight.
'You're here!'
Jegalgeon came to report to him with a polite expression.
“Master, the people you asked for have arrived.”
“Good job. She's a pretty wild fellow, but did you get into trouble?”
"actually… … .”
He had a slightly puzzled expression.
“I had a few fights with Master. However, they said that they would solve the problem through confrontation sooner or later.”
Julius laughed.
“Well, since we have unique personalities, I believe that once we fight, we will become friends. That's why I called."
As soon as he entered the top of the blue dragon in the middle of the night, he heard a familiar voice in his ears. The conversation was taking place behind closed doors, but his sharp senses could hear it.
However, the contents are not bad enough.
“You are a friend who has a quicker temper than I thought. Why don’t you imitate your ancestors and be a little more polite?”
“Since a while ago, I kept saying good things, good things, but I was just collecting his belongings, not any relationship.”
The owner of the growling voice was expressing hostility toward Jegal Unhyeon.
“Then why did you come all the way here?”
“Loyalty with friends.”
“That is also ambiguous. To be a friend to someone who should serve you as your lord.”
"Since a while ago, I've been blaming each and every one of my actions. Are you saying we'll stick around here?"
“Hoo… … .”
'this!'
He sensed a violent force swirling inside the locker room, and without delay opened the door and jumped in. He didn't think they would be friendly right away, but it was difficult to fight in this situation.
Wow!
As soon as he jumped in, an explosion erupted in the secret room.
“You are here.”
“… … !?”
The two of them, who had been arguing in the closed room, all looked at Julius. Just as their forces were about to collide, he jumped in and somehow stopped them.
'Everyone who has a relationship with the player has a difficult personality.'
After grumbling a little on the inside, Julius gave a grin on the outside and greeted one of the two.
“Long time no see!”
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