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I see emperor stats-Chapter 134

east envoy

In this way, all the disquieting movements that had spread in the South after Keynes' activity were suppressed.

"no… Will my vacation from now on be a fight to the death with a superman?”

“If you grumble one more time, I will not allow you to enter the territory with the authority of the head of state!”

“… … .”

Of course, he continued to grumble that he was unfair, but when his father, the viscount, burst out screaming, he couldn't help but fall back without making a sound.

“I showed you something you wouldn't want to see.”

"you're welcome! I heard that it was a cold relationship, but I'm glad it doesn't look like that.”

"that… … .”

The words exchanged wildly, but from what Julius had seen and received, the father and son were said to have had a rather awkward relationship, but they seemed to have reconciled to some extent as they arrived.

The viscount kept bowing his head as if he was embarrassed, but Julius held back his laughter and moved to the imperial palace.

*

“… This is the report of this southern chaos.”

"hmm… Good work."

The emperor was looking at his left and right subjects with a satisfied face. Among them, the number of nobles was reduced by two-thirds. A whopping 1/3 of the nobles were implicated in this incident and arrested.

'I lost a lot less blood than I thought. At this rate, there should be no problem dealing with nobles from now on.'

When the emperor tried to slaughter the southern nobility, it was predicted that at least half of the southern territories would be devastated by civil war.

However, since Julius used the tax investigation as bait to weed out the situation, things were settled neatly without any civil war. Of course, there was a fairly fierce battle behind the scenes, but it was something the current emperor had no way to know.

'At this rate, I guess I can trust him to control the nobles from now on.'

After organizing his thoughts like that, the emperor gave an order.

“Those who took part in the civil war will each be sentenced according to the nature of their crime. And those who contributed to the suppression will be rewarded accordingly!”

"thank you!"

To Julius, who lowered his head like that, the emperor gave a signal with a wink.

'I have something to say after the Great War Meeting, so come with me.'

and after a while

“You should already know why I called you.”

At the emperor's question, Julius nodded.

"It's about the crown prince's appointing ceremony in a few weeks, isn't it?"

"okay. Have you thought about the territory you will receive and what will happen after that? I haven't heard of Jungkook because he's been cluttered all this time?"

In fact, it was an issue that should have been decided right away. When he ascended to the position of crown prince, he did not rule directly, but through an agent, he could receive a title equivalent to a duke and a fiefdom.

But what really matters is what comes next! Territory or title did not mean much to the crown prince living in the capital anyway.

What the emperor is asking about is the activities after the appointment ceremony. The crown prince is given the authority to lead state affairs on behalf of the emperor.

Here, the emperor slightly revealed his sinister inner thoughts.

“As a test, why don’t you represent the state administration for a few years? Now, there will be no one to oppose it.”

“… … .”

Without answering, Julius laughed inwardly.

'Are you really trying to hand over state affairs to me this time?'

How many years will the old emperor live, how long will he live? This must have been the unspoken pressure of leaving all complicated state affairs to Julius and saying, 'Now I'm going to rest!'

'But you'll have to work a little longer.'

It was what Julius also wanted for the aged emperor to live a long life away from the tiring state affairs, but it wasn't the time yet.

Doesn't he have enemies left?

“It doesn't matter! Thank you for entrusting me with such an important position.”

“Hoo… … .”

The emperor grinned.

'Are you saying that this guy who was busy walking around will finally follow my will? But it's rather strange that he accepts so meekly.'

"but!"

Julius, who seemed to be answering meekly according to the emperor's intention, suddenly threw up. Here, the emperor blatantly frowned.

“No, what else are you complaining about? Eh... … .”

Julius opened his mouth.

“I’m sorry, but there is one last place I want to visit.”

*

There was a good reason why it took three months to prepare for the crown prince's appointment ceremony.

First of all, it took time to send envoys to each country, and it took a considerable amount of time for them all to gather. In addition, in the case of Julius, there were slightly more complicated circumstances.

“An envoy from the Holy Land has arrived.”

“Parthia has sent an envoy as a representative of the Southern Desert Kingdom.”

“The northern barbarians… Instead, the representative of the tribe came.”

It was because there were many forces that Julius had subjugated. In particular, news came from the northernmost and southernmost parts of the continent, so it took that much time to make a decision.

Even among the servants, gossips can be heard.

"Isn't this the first time that the northern aliens and the desert kingdom sent envoys to the crown prince's appointment ceremony?"

"That's right, Your Highness the Prince... No, now you can tell the Crown Prince His Highness. After all, aren't they the forces that he personally went to and made an alliance with?”

“Unprecedented. I wouldn't be surprised if something happens with the east before you become emperor.”

"no way… no way!"

There were so many amazing people among the people who attended the crown prince appointment ceremony that there were such jokes.

However, officials and aristocrats within the empire showed a calm expression. In fact, it was because it was no different from doing what was decided years ago.

The order of the ceremony did not matter. All that was needed was for the nobleman in charge of the moderator to recite the achievements he had accumulated to become the crown prince, and then receive the crown directly crowned by the emperor.

The officials' interest was not in such a formal procedure, but in the activities of Julius that would follow. Perhaps we can hear it after all the ceremonies today.

As time passed, the emperor solemnly declared on the stage installed in Daejeon.

“As above, I appoint First Prince Julius as Crown Prince.”

“Waaaaaa!”

After a burst of cheers, Julius raised one hand.

Shuk.

“… … .”

As soon as he raised his hand, the inside of Daejeon was enveloped in silence in an instant.

“If I become the crown prince, there is one project I really want to pursue.”

At those words, Jangnae's eyes focused even more, and he held his breath waiting for his mouth to open. Eventually, after confirming that his eyes were focused enough, Julius opened his mouth.

“I am going to send the 'Emissary to the East' again!”

“… … !?”

“Oriental delegation?”

The servants, who were expecting future aspirations and policies, tilted their heads in an instant.

Eastern delegation!

This was an event in which the Sharnos Empire and the Hwan Empire, a single country in the East, regularly sent envoys after trade with the East Continent began.

It has its own tradition, and it has been going on for over a hundred years, but at some point, the Hwan Empire stopped sending envoys, so it was also an event that was cut off.

But now, is it necessary to send an envoy separately?

Because of that question, all the servants are not convinced.

“… … .”

However, judging from the emperor not saying anything, it was clear that this was not a joke.

“Those who will participate in the delegation will be announced later. Then let me know!”

“… … .”

mate!

The servants, who had been watching Julius come down from the podium with a bewildered expression, only then began to clap sporadically.

*

"aha!"

And a few days later, when the list of envoys was revealed, the servants had no choice but to nod.

“I can guess what His Highness the Crown Prince meant. tsk... Power is not cruel.”

“I thought you would be merciful, but I think you were quite angry with me because of the previous Southern rebellion. In a way, isn’t it a very novel way to eliminate static?”

All the servants clicked their tongues and looked at one side of Daejeon with pitiful expressions.

They thought that the delegation was an excuse to make sure that the final silence was dealt with while Julius had ascended to the crown prince.

[List of the 99th Eastern Mission]

Delegation Leader: 2nd Prince Leonhard von Sharnos

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Other attendants and porters accompany them.

'Damn it... … .'

When Leonhardt felt the gaze of his servants looking at him pitifully, his anger rose, but what could he do?

'The moment I go to the east, I lose all connections, including Obama's protection. It wouldn't be strange if he died at any time.'

Grinding his teeth, he recalled a week ago.

Suddenly visiting his residence, Julius smiled brightly and asked how he was doing.

“How are you these days? Aren’t you in bad health?”

"haha! What will happen to me who is playing and eating in the capital city? It's the appointment ceremony for the crown prince, my brother, is he feeling well?”

Julius nodded and opened his mouth again.

“I am glad that you are in good shape. Actually, I have a good proposal for you, so I am on my way to discuss it with Obama.”

“… … !?”

Leonhardt thought very suspiciously inwardly, but did not reveal it.

“Are you expecting an offer? Are you going out of the palace by any chance?”

"yes!"

"also… … .”

As expected, Julius' proposal came in the worst form.

“I decided to send an envoy to the east this time, but after consulting with Obama, I decided it would be better to send you as a representative.”

“I mean?”

Leonhard broke into a cold sweat. Just as the Grand Duke couldn't do anything to Julius inside the imperial palace, the position was now completely reversed and he was in a situation where he should never leave the imperial palace.

'If you go out, there's a high possibility that only corpses will be left behind, without the rats or birds knowing.'

It would have been nice if the body could have been left behind. If you are thrown into the sea in the open sea or have an accident in the distant East Continent, the hassle of post-processing will also disappear.

Leonhardt, who quickly judged the profit and loss, jumped to his feet at the moment.

"huh? What's going on?"

In front of Julius, who asked with a puzzled expression, he prostrated himself.

"older brother… no sir! Help me!”

"what?"

“I have no power now, do I? I know nothing about this noble treason! Trust me!”

Seeing the change in attitude, Julius silently scratched his head with an absurd expression.

“… … .”

'He's still a terrifyingly quick guy. No matter how threatened his life is, this guy's pride is not normal, but he bowed his head right at me... … .'

He looked at his brother with his head bowed on his face and put on a look of sympathy.

“Stand up.”

“Forgive me!”

Seeing him still not waking up, Julius spoke strongly this time.

“Then it is an order. stand up.”

flinch.

Leonhardt trembled for a moment, then slowly stood up. Julius still opened his mouth with a pitiful expression.

“If I was going to deal with you, would I have consulted with Obama? There is no such intention this time, so you can rest assured.”

“… … !?”

Leonhard's eyes trembled slightly, but he didn't answer. He thought that going to the east now was no different from jumping into the pit of hell.

Upon reading that thought, Julius let out a sigh.

"after… Let's say I'm trying to get rid of you. Then why do we need to use such an inconvenient method?”

“… … .”

For an instant, Leonhardt's face turned pale. Wasn't that a threat that if he didn't go to the east, he might be dealt with right away?

“And I swear! I won't kill you unless you touch me first. This is a pact with Obama, too.”

As Julius repeatedly threatened and teased him, Leonhardt had no choice but to raise the white flag.

“I believe you will keep what you promised.”

"Of course."

Despite that promise, the two never trusted each other. Leonhardt was not the type to trust others in the first place, and there was no way that Julius could trust him because of what he had experienced.

[Leonhard von Sharnos]

Player Factor (50%)

Occupation: Prince, mid-level knight

Strength: B+ Quickness: B Intelligence: A+ Mental Strength: A+ Force: B+ Force Aptitude: A

Alignment: Calm, ambitious, charismatic

Current status: uneasy, relieved, doubtful

[characteristic]

Imperial lineage - You are receiving the player's lineage. Receives a correction that speeds up the growth of all stats.

Versatility - No matter what field you learn, your proficiency rises quickly.

'Once you look at this guy's stats, there's no relation to the church. But it's like the player's aptitude, and the memory of the previous life, so it's certain that there is something secret.'

Since he had to go to the east for a quest anyway, Julius wanted to take this opportunity to see how this guy came out.

'Actually, I was going to keep an eye on him as I went to the leader.'

Unfortunately, the idea collapsed due to fierce opposition from the emperor.

“Send both the heirs to the throne across the sea? Even if a knife goes into my throat, I can't!”

“Even in the worst case, I can protect my body. I heard that the fort sailing route is quite safe.”

“It's not that kind of problem. Would you send both of your children there?”

'What is this... … .'

Having faced fierce opposition on rare occasions, Julius could not help but feel embarrassed. But at that moment, an ingenious idea came to mind.

“Then what about Leonhard? Actually, I need someone to know the news in the east.”

“That Leon?”

Due to Julius' earnest persuasion, the emperor had no choice but to end the matter by sending Leonhard.

*

Just like that, within three days of the departure of the Eastern delegation, Mareus rushed in with a drawn face.

"your majesty! It's a big deal!”

“What the hell is going on?”

The emperor closed his eyes gently while questioning.

"that is… His Highness Julius... … .”

“Is it gone?”

“How do you know?”

The emperor wordlessly raised his hand and pointed to the slip of paper rolling across the floor.

[No matter how much I think about it, Leonhard's movements are suspicious, so I'll go to the east for a while.

-Jurius-]

“… … .”

After a moment of silence, the emperor put his hand on his head.

“Bring me by any means.”

“I will prepare to dispatch a second team to the east right now.”

To that firm tone, Mareus responded quickly. The emperor stroked his head and squeezed out the next words.

"If I bring him this time, I'll have to put him in the imperial palace, even if I have to abdicate."