I can see emperor stats-Chapter 72
Inside the Western Front
A few days after the decision was made on Julius' dispatch to the Western Union, a messenger sent by the archduke arrived on the southern front.
“According to this letter, how about leaving the South alone for a while and building military exploits on the Western Front?”
“That is the intention of His Highness the Grand Duke. However, you said that the choice is yours to the end.”
The Grand Duke's confidant, who had come as a messenger, knelt down in front of Leonhard and replied.
'Is this just asking me to come up?'
Although he is said to be a prince, his behavior has been that of a good nephew who obeys the Grand Duke. Even if he refused, there was a high possibility that he would send envoys several times or the Grand Duke would come and convince him that it was a golden opportunity.
'Well, it would be more helpful than staying like this in the south, but I'm not willing to.'
In fact, it was difficult to become a major that could compete with Julius just because he went belatedly and quelled the rebellion of a few small countries.
'But it's better than not doing it, right?'
Leonhard nodded his head, though he thought about it in his heart.
“Tell me that it will go up soon. Also, thank you for giving me the opportunity.”
“As expected of a wise majesty, this is an excellent choice.”
'A horn... … .'
Unlike Julius, he was a model student who had never used the so-called 'vulgar way of speaking', but it wasn't because he didn't know. However, he did not decide to go west just because of the grand duke's intentions.
'While going up to the capital, it's not bad to see my older brother's face and breathe the air of another place instead of this disgusting desert.'
To be honest, Leonhardt was very puzzled by the rumors that had recently spread throughout the empire. It was because, according to the last memory he saw, Julius never seemed to have the ability to make such a huge feat.
Besides, the strange guy who still visits him periodically probably won't even make it to the capital.
“This is only two months. Would you like to do business with us?”
“… … !”
Leonhardt stared at him for a while, stunned by the impudence of the masked bastard.
After visiting so regularly, this guy's voice had become familiar.
'Should I rather tell the Grand Duke?'
It was highly likely that these men had great power, if they had dared to sneak into the prince's residence for almost a year.
But he had a reason not to.
'The Grand Duke's power is strong enough, so why is it necessary to attach wings to it?'
In fact, he thought that the chances of him ascending to the position of crown prince normally were pretty slim. That's why I was hoping that Julius and the Archduke would fight fiercely.
It was a possible idea because Leonhardt did not think of the imperial faction or the grand duke as his side at all in the first place.
'In the meantime, if my older brother dies and the power of the Grand Duke is greatly weakened, it will be the most ideal development for me.'
“My answer will always be the same. Get away!”
“It is true that we are suspicious. So what if something creditable happens?”
Usually, he was a masked person who would simply ask about his intentions and leave, but today, on rare occasions, he brought up another business.
“… … ?”
Although he was a masked man whose eyes were barely visible, Leonhard sensed that he was laughing at that moment.
“You must be aware of the Imperial Family Martial Arts Meeting this summer. There we will take the life of the first prince.”
“Impossible… … .”
Certainly, the imperial martial arts meeting was a large-scale event, so it was a good environment for assassins to infiltrate. However, the escort attached to the imperial family in the capital is also no joke.
“As I said before, nothing bad will happen to the second prince, His Highness. And I heard that you are going west for a while. I wish you good luck.”
'I knew I was going west, and there was my older brother's assassination... … .'
It wasn't long before the Archduke's letter arrived. He has not yet officially expressed his intention to go up, but knowing that means that the information power of these people is also not normal.
'They're also unreliable'
Leonhard, on the contrary, hardened his face. He is also not interested in the position of emperor, who is only his shell. What would you do if you borrowed the power of such suspicious people?
'But my older brother's assassination is interesting.'
Will he be able to succeed in assassinating the imperial family in the capital? And that, without harming him at all. If such a suspicious incident happens right away, the grand duke who looks after him will be suspected first, and then himself.
His interests were there. He spoke for the first time to the masked man who was about to quietly disappear as always.
"for a moment!"
* * *
“Your Highness, Count Peres has requested a meeting.
“Come on, tell them to come in.”
Julius greeted the guest who came to the villa today with a smile on his face.
“Your Highness, thank you so much for entrusting me with this dispatch!”
“Didn’t you do something special because of me last time? It's my own consideration!”
Julius welcomed him as if it was not a big deal, but Count Pérez didn't know what to do in front of him.
'As expected, it's worthwhile to serve (?) His Highness diligently while going up to the capital?'
He knew that Julius, who was known for his fair character, took care of him after he had done little merit in the previous war. Wouldn't it be better to know someone who knows each other better than someone who doesn't know them?
Since it was an urgent dispatch, it was necessary to start early, but it was not so urgent that I could not stop at the royal villa close to the capital. Thinking of taking this opportunity to take another snow stamp, he ran quickly.
However, Julius didn't take care of Peres because he was pretty. His real purpose was the person he would bring when he visited.
“By the way, did you bring Devan as well? I still know you as a junior staff member, but you seem to have liked the count quite a bit?"
“Haha, isn't it the Empire's policy to give preferential treatment to young but talented people? As His Highness said, he is a talented friend, so he was recently promoted considerably.”
"long time no see. majesty!"
As expected, Peres also brought Devan, who he thought had played an important role when he looked good to the prince before.
“After that, what about the situation of the 3rd corps? I'm worried that there might be a problem with the power because the march is long... … .”
“How many months have you not been off? I think there is no problem with dealing with a few kingdoms.”
'Well, as he said, there won't be any problems, but I have to say something.'
While having a brief chat about the dispatch, Julius began to bring up his original purpose as if he had suddenly remembered it.
"Oh, come to think of it, wasn't Devan from Karvan Kingdom?"
Devan has a look of surprise. He knew that Julius was interested in him, but he never dreamed that he would remember even one kingdom, even if it was the Western Union, from the point of view of the empire.
"That's right. I didn't know you knew that.”
“It’s a story I heard by chance.”
"her… … .”
Hearing that, Count Pérez looked at Devan anew. This dispatch was a war in which they had to suppress the other kingdoms of the Western Union that were hostile to the Karvan Kingdom.
If he was from that kingdom, he would be somewhat familiar with the climate and geography of that place.
“Didn’t you just tell me right away? If you are from that side, there will be a lot of things to hear from you in this war.”
“After I was dispatched, I saw an opportunity and wanted to tell you, but I am getting known in an unexpected place.”
Julius smiled in repentance.
'I don't think there's any problem right now, but I'll be able to use him a little more usefully if his origins are properly known.'
Since he even mentioned it himself, Devan's opinion will carry considerable weight in this war.
Eventually, towards the end of the story, Julius asked Peres to step back for a while.
"I'd like to tell you something unfinished about Devan and his days at the academy. Can I borrow him for a while?"
“There is still plenty of free time. Then I'll be waiting outside.”
After sending Peres away, Julius and Devan finally sat face to face. Devan had a rather puzzled expression. Of course, Julius was a great benefactor to him, but was there any reason to take care of him like this last time?
But he also has his eyes. He thought that there was no way that Julius had called him out simply to hear about his academy days.
As expected, Julius opened his mouth with a serious expression.
“Devan I see this war as a great opportunity for you.”
“… … !”
“That's why I actually gave the 3rd Corps a chance. My words at the academy are not empty words. I saw your talent and thought I would like to have you by my side.”
“Hwang Gong.”
Devan couldn't hide his thrilled expression. In fact, he only stood out at the academy, but he was just a low-level staff member with no special major yet.
The person who believed in him was Julius, who had a great reputation lately. He couldn't help but be very grateful.
“Unfortunately, things aren’t going so well for you and me for me to have you by my side.”
Julius didn't have the right to lead an army yet, and Devan was just a staff member. Even if you want to work together, there is no way.
“That's why I want you to make an outstanding contribution in this war. From what I can see, you have enough ability to do that!”
“We will try our best. No, I will definitely do it!”
Knowing what Julius wanted from him, Devan responded vigorously. In fact, he wasn't without confidence in his abilities either.
However, if you had Julius push him through Earl Pérez as before, you could actively voice your opinions from now on. In other words, depending on his ability, he can change the game of this war.
“Then work hard and come up to where I am! Until then, I will actively support you.”
Julius patted Devan on the back. Devan's growth was indispensable in his future career. If he rises to a higher position, it will be of great help to build his own power.
'And there's no way Daevan won't be able to play an active part in this war. Perhaps the war is almost over before Leonhardt can do anything right?'
The Archduke would probably try to send Leonhardt to the west in a hurry, but he would send them with additional troops. As far as he knows, if he has half the ability, he will already have an outstanding record.
This was not an expectation, but a certainty. It is because this western cataclysm is where the brilliant career of Devan Kallios, who competed for the best in the continent with strategy in his previous life, began.
In his previous life, Devan did not come to the empire, but he started as a low-ranking staff member of the Karvan Kingdom, and his ability was recognized starting with this war, and he gradually gained fame on the continent.
At this point, I heard that the Western Union, which consists of seven countries, is merging into one Karvan Kingdom thanks to Devan's outstanding performance.
'Leonhardt will come all the way to the west and make a mess, and this is a good opportunity to increase Devan's reputation as planned!'
This was the crux of his second arrangement. No matter how talented he is, if he does not have an appropriate major, it is difficult to use him seriously due to the imperial climate that values his ability.
'Please, please perform as well as you did in your previous life. Devan!'
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