I can see the Emperor's stats-Chapter 8
Did you eat a room?
"haha… … .”
Today, the corner of the emperor's mouth was torn and he couldn't hide a happy smile.
That's also true, because today was the day when the princes' educational achievements were regularly reported.
Inside the Great Hall, 1st Prince Julius and 2nd Prince Leonhard stood side by side, and behind them stood the guardians of each prince, Mareus and Archduke Wilhelm.
'As expected, Yuri is also my son.'
Not too long ago, Julius' achievements were always compared to those of Leonhard, who was superior in swordsmanship.
But what about now?
Ever since Mareus took full responsibility for Julius' education, he was getting good grades without any faults in all education.
“Princess, listen.”
“Yes, Obama.”
Julius and Leonhard bowed their heads and listened to the Emperor's words.
“Seeing how you guys, who will lead the empire in the future, are so devoted to their studies, this father is extremely satisfied.”
The emperor looked at the princes with soft eyes as if they were even more lovable, and then opened his mouth again.
“Don’t the princes want something from this father? If it is a reasonable request, I will grant it.”
“The little girl doesn’t want anything. It is all thanks to the Grand Duke and his servants who supported me both materially and mentally.”
First, Leonhard quickly shows humility and gives credit to his maternal uncle, Archduke Wilhelm.
Giving credit to someone else at the age of only 14, refusing an emperor's reward, is not a reaction that would come from an ordinary boy. 2nd Prince Leonhard could certainly be said to be a bright child with a promising future.
The emperor again turned his gaze to the archduke with a look of admiration.
“Then, can you say that the grand duke’s credit is also great?”
“Hehe, I didn’t do anything. It must be because everyone came to the 2nd Prince, His Highness.”
Laughing wildly, Archduke Wilhelm glanced sideways at Mareus, who was standing right next to him.
'It's useless no matter how hard the old man, who is now a retired person, tries. Even though the prince you're pushing is so different.'
Even if he puts in a little effort these days, the first prince is nothing more than an immature child anyway. Even today, it was certain that the invisible war of nerves against Mareus would return to his own victory.
Archduke Wilhelm had absolute trust in the talent of the second prince, Leonhard, not necessarily because he was his nephew.
The 1st prince was undoubtedly a talented child in his own way, looking at the reviews these days, but the 2nd prince is a genius beyond genius. In the first place, the starting line itself is different, so what can happen with hard work!
“… … .”
However, Mareus' reaction was different than usual. Normally, he would either look at the first prince with a worried face, or be upset as if he was upset.
Then, Julius opened his mouth.
“I have a request from Obama.”
'That's right!'
The Archduke smiles triumphantly.
However, the request that came out of Julius' mouth was completely different from what the archduke expected.
“I have been going in and out of the administrative office to be educated by Sir Mareus these days.”
The emperor makes a puzzled expression.
“So, is there any problem with the administration?”
“When I went to get my education, I heard these words among the bureaucrats.”
Julius calmly continued his speech.
“Because of the heavy rain this year, the upper reaches of the Goethe River in the north of the capital overflowed, and many villages in the vicinity were said to have been damaged.”
“Hoo.”
“People in the affected area said that they are still suffering because of the lack of relief supplies. I hope you give them enough support.”
The emperor scratches his cheek once and turns his gaze to Mareus.
“Is that true?”
“It is. Since it was a sudden disaster, there was a lot of trouble among the officials due to the lack of budget, but it seems that His Highness has also worried.”
“I see, ha ha ha ha!”
Upon hearing Mareus' answer, the emperor clapped his hands and laughed.
The Archduke just put on a dumbfounded expression, as if he had been stabbed in the back of the head.
The emperor, who did not stop laughing for a moment, returned to his serious expression again.
“First Prince, Julius!”
"yes."
“Your request today was very good. Many aristocrats and imperial families overlook it, but when each citizen gathers, it becomes a crowd, and when a crowd gathers, that is the voice of the country and the foundation of this empire. Let Leonhard imitate his brother and not forget this fact.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
The answer came out in unison, and the emperor immediately called the eunuch.
"Release the royal family's private funds to support the people in flood-stricken areas!"
There, the emperor adds one more word.
“And I reward all the servants who have been in charge of educating the first prince.”
“Hwang Gong!”
Mareus lowered his head deeply and at the same time looked at the Archduke with a sidelong glance. And secretly sends a smile.
'joy! Didn't the old man, full of greed for power, take a hit today?'
Seeing Mareus' elated expression, the Archduke felt as if his blood was gushing backwards for a moment, but forced a smile.
“Even the elders can't help but admire Your Highness' wisdom for caring for the people.”
Leonhardt also approaches Julius and speaks to him with an unusually excited expression.
“He is also my brother. My brother, I learned a lot today.”
Julius laughed and patted Leonhard on the shoulder and hugged him.
“In the meantime, you haven't seen each other often because you've been living in the Grand Duke's estate. Let's come and talk sometime."
'Stat window!'
[Leonhard von Sharnos]
Occupation: Prince, beginner knight
Strength C+ Quickness C- Intelligence B+ Mental B+ Force C+ Force Aptitude A
Alignment: Calm, ambitious, charismatic
[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.
'When I asked why this old man did that, there must have been a reason.'
Julius clicked his tongue as he checked the stat window. It was clear that this guy, unlike himself, had received the player's lineage [corrected] from birth.
He had the ability to understand the memories and experiences of his previous life as they were passed down, but this guy is now 14 years old, and his intellect and mental power are superior to that of quite a few veteran civil servants.
In addition, even though he must have felt like he had just had a big blow, seeing him approaching and making fun of himself is not an ordinary way of living at a young age.
If the person who answered today was a former self, he probably wouldn't have cared about him as an incompetent brother who was easy to deal with.
Considering the breadth of future growth, no matter how much you have the knowledge of your previous life, it is never a competitor that you would think easily.
The self in his previous life had to suffer from an inferiority complex because of the constant comparison with Leonhardt, which in turn further fueled his deviation.
'But it's different now!'
Julius smiled and continued chatting with Leonhard.
Meanwhile, Archduke Wilhelm, who withdrew from the war, could not hide his uncomfortable feeling. He secretly called the Marquis Wallace that very night.
“What the hell were you doing?”
“… … .”
“Answer me. Could it be that he really went over to the Emperor? If so, would you have made the corresponding resolution?”
An invisible force began to radiate from Archduke Wilhelm's body.
The Grand Duke was a nobleman with the greatest power in the empire, but he was also a warrior who had reached the level of a superhuman, with only four people in the vast empire.
[Sword Saint] Archduke Wilhelm, the best superman in the empire recognized by everyone!
Anyone who held a sword on the continent did not know him.
All the knights of countless empires respect and follow him.
“Geez, how dare I do that? Please take your anger away for a moment.”
Marquis Wallace forcibly tries to put on a relaxed expression at the sudden interrogation of the Archduke, but as a civil servant in the first place, there is no way he can capture the Archduke's momentum.
Watching Marquis Wallace speak hastily while sweating profusely, the Archduke regained his momentum for a moment.
"omg… … Whoop... … Whoop... … .”
"From what I've observed for a year, the personality of the first prince has not changed."
After catching his breath for a moment, the Marquis began to make excuses.
“Think about it. I am only sixteen now. Does it make sense that the first prince suddenly surpasses the second prince and becomes a genius?”
The Archduke also nodded at that point.
In addition to that, Marquis Wallace, desperately looking for an excuse, recalls a conversation with the First Prince a few months ago.
“By the way, I heard that Your Highness has reconciled with Lord Mareus.”
“Is there anything to be reconciled with?”
As if it didn't matter, Julius answered.
“If you just do as Mareus says, Abama will like it, and it will increase my time in swordsmanship, so I’m just doing it without saying anything.”
"her… … . Lord Mareus said that.”
“I know what I know now. Do we need to fight that picky old man unnecessarily?”
When I heard that, I just thought that Mareus had somehow coaxed the first prince into giving him lessons.
But if you listen to the Grand Duke today, isn't it like that?
“Mareus, that old man is the culprit behind this situation?”
The Grand Duke asks.
"That's right. Honestly, who else could have come up with such a trick?”
It goes without saying that people's personalities don't change overnight. And the pain of the people, the prince who rarely goes out of the imperial palace? That's not even funny.
I don't know if the emperor is busy with government affairs and can't see the princes, but he's been with the first prince for over ten years. The Julius he knew could never think of such a thing.
“Crunchy.”
The armrest of the chair on which the Archduke was sitting crumbles into powder in an instant.
'Is that old man who always pretended to be clean by himself trying to put the first prince on the throne with such tricks?'
If Mareus is the culprit, the intention is obvious.
Isn't it clear that he is trying to wield power by placing the first prince, who is just as incompetent as himself, on the throne?
Marquis Wallace quickly agrees.
"I think we've looked at him too lightly. Isn't Myeongsaek the emperor's closest aide?”
'I have to somehow separate the first prince and Mareus!'
The same thought flashes through the heads of the two conspirators.
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