I can see the Emperor's stats-Chapter 86
things that have changed
“Did you say Devan? No matter how much he came from the kingdom of Karvan, he had the advantage of the topography, and even if various variables worked, he was an outstanding talent!”
After examining the report, the emperor couldn't help but admire. During his active duty days, he too was busy traveling to and from the battlefield in order to purify the disobedient aristocrats.
The strategy set up by the 3rd Legion this time was quite novel even to the Emperor.
“He was a talent who stood out even when I was in the academy. I don’t think this major is simply luck.”
Here, Julius added his words.
"hmm… … .”
“Excellent talent is given preferential treatment regardless of status. Isn't this the law of the empire established by the great emperor?"
'This is the first time I've heard of a person who praises this much. I guess he's already been spotted as a talented person?'
The emperor immediately read what Julius was trying to say. In other words, I want you to push Devan well. Don't you know if you don't have a major? It was not difficult for the emperor to appoint a person who had already been verified.
“That's right. When the 3rd Corps completes the disposal of the remnants of the Western Front and returns to the capital, I will treat him appropriately!”
Anyway, I will have to collide with the Grand Duke someday. There were not enough good commanders, no matter how many. Julius, who had finished taking care of Devan, was also almost finished preparing for the departure of the delegation.
“In a few hours, we are finally leaving.”
"It's my first time in the desert, so I'm looking forward to it."
Julius, who was chatting with the knights, received an unexpected report.
"majesty! A letter has arrived from the Western Front.”
"to me?"
'The report I've already submitted is detailed enough. Did Count Pérez have anything else to say to me?'
He began to read the letter with a puzzled expression. But as he read the letter, his expression changed every moment.
At first he had a look of surprise, then a look of considerable surprise, and finally he put down the letter seriously.
“Your Highness, have you heard any bad news from the Western Front?”
The knights around him asked questions as if they were concerned, but soon after, Julius returned to his cheerful face.
“Nothing. I just wanted to express my personal gratitude to the talent I recommended.”
"okay… … .”
“It's not that far from the Parthian kingdom, but I heard that the journey in the desert is quite formidable. Rest while you guys can too.”
"All right."
Having bitten the knights like that, Julius lost himself in thought for a moment.
'Isn't this Western Front completely resolved as I intended?'
* * *
Parthia is the closest to the Empire among the desert kingdoms. For those who lived in the southernmost part of the empire, the environment itself was not difficult to come and go.
Julius was lost in his thoughts in the carriage running on the roads of the southern part of the empire.
'Earl Peres and Devan, it was a war that went quite differently from my reincarnation.'
In fact, even Julius wasn't 100% sure. Even in the same war, Devan's affiliation and position must have been completely different environments.
In the past life he remembers, the Karvan Kingdom didn't suffer that much damage in the beginning.
Therefore, after the arrival of the Imperial Army, he was able to easily suppress the enemy, and in the meantime, Devan, who showed outstanding performance, was rapidly promoted, and he knew that he had made a big contribution to unifying the Western Union in the future.
'But in this life, if it went normally, there would be no way to do anything about it, even if it was a Devan!'
Leonhardt's deliberate inaction, the front line that was already being pushed back, and, crucially, the number of talented people differed between the kingdom and the empire. No matter how much he pushed Devan, his opinion could not be accepted 100% because there were already many outstanding staff in the 3 Corps.
However, despite all the bad conditions, Devan made a great achievement this time. Julius thought of two main causes.
The first is that Count Pérez was a much more humane person than he thought. Here is the summary of his personal correspondence:
[It may be rude to the imperial family, but it is true that I am greatly disappointed with the attitude of the 2nd Prince, who treats soldiers like objects. As well as the ability to recognize talent like Devan, I want to follow the First Prince.]
'Having one of the legionnaires of the empire on my side deserves to be said to be a great income!'
There were a total of five corps in the empire, and the 5th corps, located in the south, unfortunately could not ignore the influence of the Grand Duke.
And the 4th corps in the north and the 1st corps in charge of the defense of the capital were definitely the forces of the emperor faction.
The problem was that the 2nd and 3rd corps, located in the middle and south of the empire, were frankly ambiguous in terms of factions. However, the 3 corps of these were surely in his arms.
And the second was just as important as the first. Devan grew faster than expected.
'The stats I saw when I briefly met him in the north were actually still not enough to be considered a great commander. But looking at how well he organized this war, it's clear he's grown up!'
Originally, the genius strategist Devan Kalios' reputation was not built overnight. First of all, he was said to be extremely humble and never easily offended.
However, Devan described in Peres' letter still has a lot of youthful energy left. On top of that, he was in a situation where his head would be blown off by Leonhardt.
'It was luck that Perez was a better boss than I thought. He must have grown up through repeated trial and error in his previous life.'
Yes!
What Julius felt this time was that even a person who was called a genius in his previous life could have a sufficiently different outcome depending on his arrangements.
If he is not careful, he may die before his talent fully blooms, but depending on how he prepares, he can grow faster than in his previous life.
He stared blankly at the seat in front of him.
“… … !?”
“… … .”
A little silence comes and goes. The person who sat in the seat in front of him was Beatrice. For escort, the knights took turns residing inside the wagon.
'Actually, a lot of things have changed for her as well thanks to my going to Seongguk early.'
At this point in her previous life, I don't know her skills, but her external status has changed greatly.
[fast]
It was a nickname that had been attached to her after this fight. This was also the designation she called her superhuman in her previous life.
'I think she grew up faster than I thought while going through actual battles. I'm at a loss because there's nothing more she can do for me.'
Originally, it was for this reason that Julius wanted to send her back to the Holy Land. Is there any reason why Duke Dios, who is famously the head of the three great martial arts families on the continent, could not teach more?
“Your Highness, do you have anything to say to me?”
She opened her eyes wide.
"hmm? No big deal. Anyway, it's a long carriage trip, but isn't it boring? When we arrive in Parthia, let's do some sparring or sparring.”
“I am always looking forward to it.”
Seeing her respond promptly with her eyes shining, which is rare, Julius let out a sigh.
'But should I say that my personality has changed?'
He recalled the profile of Beatrice he knew from his previous life.
[Beatrice Dios, became a superman at the age of 25, and the year after becoming a superman, married Julius, who was rumored to be ruined at the time, through an arranged marriage, and… … .]
Julius trembled.
'It seems that even the Obamas in my previous life didn't trust me very much. But he was right.'
At the time, the emperor was deteriorating day by day, and most of his subjects who would support Julius, who was crown prince at the time, were civil servants. The emperor took Cho-in as his crown princess through a special measure.
In fact, at the age of 26, by the standard of an ordinary aristocratic lady, she was well above the level of an old maid. She's normal if she's not her superhuman, she'll have to get out of the family or get stuck somewhere in a monastery.
Duke Dios, who was dark in the internal situation of the empire, also did not refuse the emperor's earnest request. No matter how bad the opponent is, isn't he the best groom in terms of status?
'No matter how hard it is, if it's the crown prince, how can Rize not do it on her own?'
Of course it was at first. However, after he ascended the throne and the civil war broke out, Julius had more and more situations in which he had to wield his sword to survive, and as a result, the marital relationship (?) he remembers now was formed.
'Come to think of it, what kind of relationship should I build in this life?'
After the flashback, another question popped up in Julius' mind. how does she see herself? She had been with her for quite some time, but she was so sparsely emotional that it was difficult to get to know him.
'At least it seems like I bought a crush... … .'
While thinking this, Julius shook his head slightly.
'I was too lost in my thoughts. There are many things to do in the desert too. It would be better to plan or reorganize at this time.'
Beatrice just stared blankly at him whose expression kept changing.
* * *
"It's the border with Parthia in a little while, so let's check the detailed plans."
“As I said before, it is true that Parthia has a king like a normal kingdom, but not all power is concentrated.”
The explanation was given by Wallace, who knew a lot about the desert.
“Then, like in the North, are various tribes gathering and meeting?”
“It could be seen as similar. In Parthia, representatives of the six tribes have independent dominion over their respective realms. Of course, it is true that the royal family has the greatest power.”
“Then, in the end, wouldn’t it be enough to convince the king?”
“It seems a little difficult. I understand that the current King of Parthia is old and feeble and has no time to care about politics.”
“… … !?”
Julius had a puzzled look on his face. If the king is lying down, who is to do politics?
“Actually, Parthia doesn’t have a hereditary succession to the throne or a crown prince system. It is common for the prince who is recognized by the majority of the six tribes to succeed to the throne.”
Wallace moistened his lips as if he was thirsty for a moment and then resumed his speech.
“Currently, the person who actually performs the role of king in Parthia is the second prince, Karim. He's had a few deals, but he's not an easygoing person.”
“Karim?”
Julius' expression became slightly serious. Wasn't that the first name on the list of people who had connections with the desert kingdom given by Wallace?
Knowing that, Wallace began to make excuses while sweating profusely.
“Actually, as long as Karim is holding out, I think it will be extremely difficult for His Highness to conclude an alliance this time. He is an unknown person, but he has a personality that never sees any loss.”
"so?"
“Isn’t this old man thinking that among the people he saw before was a prince named Zamir?”
“Hoo… … .”
“How about holding hands with him? In fact, in Parthia, there is almost no force other than him to check Karim.”
food.
Julius grinned. In a way, it was a very embarrassing situation.
'So I have to convince one of them, but you're saying that they're both scheming guys?'
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