The Grand Duke did not reveal himself, but he was very uncomfortable every time he attended the battle council. The reason was, needless to say, Yurius, sitting on the other side of the war.

"The plan to infiltrate the spy failed? ”

“The first prince saw the verdict himself and said he didn't let any of them pass. ”

“Is that possible? You didn't just send a bunch of misfits. ”

The Grand Duke had a headache just thinking about Yurius these days. If you think about it, in the last few years, the first prince has been involved in his plan and nothing has been done properly.

‘There must be something about this Prince 1st. ’

It was certainly hard to think that he was lucky to avoid the trap he was setting. The problem is that we have no sense of what causes failure.

I was annoyed by it, but I also had plenty of time to show it at the battle council. The adult prince has some authority to engage with the state. They could have opinions at the battle council and that itself was a public matter.

‘It feels like the Emperor is sitting with two people. Now a kid over twenty is used to meeting around here. ’

Of course, Yurius speaks of his thoughts about the government on the side of the Emperor's seat. Recently, it is hard to ignore his remarks, and the Grand Duke's strength continues to decline as he secretly pushes Yurius' support.

The former Emperor vs. the Grand Duke became the Emperor & Yurius' tag and the Grand Duke, so the right to speak was inevitable.

This was also one of the factors intended by the emperor and Yurius. The prince's performance was not only about the Unsullied.

“You've already built enough artisans in the North. It would be better to join the inner circle at this point. ”

“I'll do as Avamar says. ”

Like he said, it was time to refine my cabin and build another record. So it was a boost in political position.

In his previous life, he was emperor, suffering from the back rice of the Grand Duke.

Unlike back then, the emperor is holding out strongly.What's there to be afraid of?

Even today, the battle council was smoothly flowing ahead of the Emperor.

“Then I will reject the issue on the decline of the aristocracy that was the topic of today. ”

With the declaration of the end of the meeting, the Aegean aristocrats' faces rotted.

"Fuck!"

What do you think His Holiness is thinking? ’

‘I can't eat those idiots today. ’

The Grand Duke was also heartbroken. He was the best unmanned and the widest single force in the empire, but of course he had no intention of toppling the empire on his own.

[Secretly Raised Power Party "Shadow"]

[Power of the Southern Nobles supporting him]

[Connection with the Kingdom of the Desert through Wallace]

If any of these three things go wrong, it was almost impossible to overthrow the empire as he thought.

This was why he volunteered to represent Wallace and their interests, whilst complaining that he had no talent among the Southern nobles.

However, as Yurius and the emperor continued to press them at the war council, the nobles who followed him gradually gained gold.

“What is the Grand Duke doing? ”

“This is why the Emperor is no different from when he was young."

A few years ago, it was quite difficult to disagree with the aristocrats, but the development of the northern emperor has increased the number of officials following the emperor, and the situation is gradually changing to Yurius' specialty.

The agenda that has been claimed by the Air Force has been concluded at meetings.

It was an unpleasant environment.

Suddenly, a loud voice resounded among the retreating officials after the battle council collapsed.

“Your Majesty! An urgent messenger has arrived from the Western Union. ”

“The Western Union? ”

“Are you here to complain about tribute this year? ”

You hear a murmur among them.

The Western Union is a collection of seven kingdoms in the north-west of the empire. Since each country was a small country with little power, it was difficult to ignore its own voice as well, sometimes noise arose due to tribute or trade to the empire.

But I don't think that's what the ambassador came here for today. The ambassador, said to have come from the Kingdom of Carban in the Western Union, knelt on his first knee and began to complain.

“I dare speak to the Emperor of the Great Empire. Save our kingdom! ”

“Is there something going on with the Western Union? ”

The emperor asked the envoy with a curious look.

“It is……. ”

The envoy in the Kingdom of Carvan explained his situation with a broad expression. Originally, there were countries that were sworn in by the United Kingdom.

That was the Kingdom of Carvan. It is the most influential of the seven Western Union countries. But there were also several disgruntled kingdoms, and some disgruntled kingdoms started civil wars within the coalition.

“Your Majesty! My kingdom has had a strong relationship for two hundred years since the empire was founded. Please accept my request. ”

The Sharnos Empire is the only continent. It was also the duty of the Empire to mediate disputes between kingdoms. In the meantime, nothing was particularly hated by the Empire as an oath of the Western Union.

That's why they asked the Empire for salvation.

‘This meeting is going to be a bit long today, isn't it? ’

Even though I thought the war council was over, the emperor was briefly convening his officials and discussing the matter.

In fact, the conclusion had already been made. Now that you have a reason, you can give salvation to the Karban Kingdom and in return, the empire will have as much profit as the blood flows.

“Then who do you think is appropriate to send as a commander? ”

The question of the emperor was silent for a moment. And strangely enough, they were all looking at Yurius.

He smiled in his heart.

Exactly what I expected.

Yurius has been coming since the reaper arrived.

[Western Clash]

In fact, the quarrel between the kingdoms seemed trivial to the Empire, but the case was fairly large. This civil war united the Western Union, which was seven countries, in less than five years, as a single country.

This is roughly why they are focusing on him now.

"You're not going to run again, are you? ’

‘In fact, it is an excellent opportunity to study as a commander. ’

Recently, the continent has been quite peaceful as the capital of the empire. There were very limited opportunities for armaments to study.

That was why Urius' reputation had risen so high in the north, despite a single victory. At first glance, it doesn't seem too difficult to lead the Reich's strongmen and suppress the rebellion of the small kingdoms.

The nobles of the Grand Duke are very nervous.

It's too dangerous to let the First Prince study here any longer! ’

Yurius has already demonstrated his military capabilities in the North. It's not unusual for the Emperor to appoint a battalion commander.

The Grand Duke had no choice but to worry for a moment.

"Should we at least make time for the Second Prince to come up to the capital? ’

2Prince Leonhard was still dispatched to the southern front. In fact, the work of Yurius is so great that it's only relatively buried, it raises a revolutionary record.

The North was the end of the war, and the South was still a small war. However, this deployment was urgent, and there was no reason to replace the commander and stall him.

Of course, it may be late, but if Yurius goes to command, there is no reason to put two Imperial Crowns on the same front, so it is of no use.

The emperor, on the other hand, was looking at him with a rather funny look. I wanted to know what choice he would make this time.

“You think your officials want your opinion? First Prince Yurius, who do you think is appropriate as commander of this outpost? ”

Here, Yurius looks like he's struggling.

Everyone in the intestine was just watching him open his mouth.

“I feel like I want to participate. ”

“ ……! ”

“But!”

He changed his words with a look of regret.

“The training of the Knights I received is not over yet, so I don't think I can make it. ”

At this moment, the Grand Duke's nobles sigh of relief.

‘Apparently, your specialty is already enough and overflowing, but you don't have to go to the far west to suffer. ’

“But there's a commander I'd like to recommend. ”

At that point, the officials raised their ears. What the hell is that supposed to mean? The Crown Prince is the only commander he knows who guards the North.

Yurius takes his words seriously.

“The last time there was a Northern War, there were three Empires assembled, but I'm told the war ended quickly, and I've made no move. I think it's fair to give them one more chance. ”

Phonetic

“Count Perez in the 3rd Legion? ”

“Did you like the first prince quite well when he returned to the capital? ”

The emperor also glanced at Yurius for a moment with a surprised look, then nodded.

In fact, it makes sense that the last time the 3rd legion went as far north as they could, they hardly studied anything. Giving the opportunity back makes perfect sense.

“Do you disagree with Yurius' ideas? ”

Of course it couldn't have happened. The people of the Central Imperial Army were on the Emperor's side, but don't you think the nobles need to go with soldiers to help others' empire?

The failure of Yurius to participate in this war resulted in satisfaction for the Duke and the nobles.

“Then I shall make Count Perez of the Three legions commander again and send him west! ”

The emperor's crystal was also cool. I didn't want to send Yurius into a dangerous battlefield with enough specialty already.

To this, Yurius adds a small expression.

“Oh, by the way, I forgot for a moment, but I have a favor to ask of Avama. ”

* * *

After an urgent reopening of the war council, the Grand Duke was locked in his thoughts in a wagon headed for his territory.

"Prince 1st... What were you thinking? ’

If you don't go to war, you may think it's because you felt an assassination threat the other day. However, Yurius' request was quite wrong.

The emperor opens his eyes slightly and asks Yurius.

“Jucheong, what is that? ”

“I said Jucheong, but it's no big deal. ”

Yurius smiles and replies.

“With all the practical experience I've brought up, I'd like to send you to the imperial ballet group this summer. ”

The emperor looks a little worried.

“It's been three months since I founded the Knights, and you're qualified to participate in a group war? ”

“Of course, your skill level is not yet sufficient. It's intended to give you the experience you need. ”

The Imperial Ball was a martial arts competition held every three years in the empire. It was one of the festivals held in honor of the pagan Emperor Sharnos' intentions.

Here, group warfare was a division where knights fought each other. There were times when knights from other countries wanted to make a name for themselves, and it was a spectacular spectacle as almost all the knights from the Empire participated.

‘gain experience... the prince says so, but no matter how suspicious it may seem’

The emperor, of course, gave him good permission, but he had no choice but to feel uncomfortable. It is because the imperial ballet was one of the means of his reputation long ago.

The Golden Lion Knights, raised by Duke Wilhelm himself!

Except for the shadow, it was the most powerful group of individuals he had, consisting solely of actual elite knights.

"Are you sure you want to try to win my Golden Lion Knights and the group war with the knights who gathered them together? ’

The Grand Duke was expressing himself, but he couldn't ignore Yurius because he had been beaten so far.

‘I should be prepared just in case. ’

In fact, he also heard that the first prince's knights had good talent. But the overall quality is well ahead of his knights.

"I don't know what the First Prince is after, but I can't help but accept that challenge! ’

The Grand Duke smiled in horror. It is said to be an Imperial Ball, but the competition was fierce. What kind of law tells you not to have any accidents in the meantime?

* * *

‘You must be thinking of trying something to embarrass me by overwhelming my knights by now. ’

Yurius was also thinking about things in the wagon returning to the Starpalace.

If the western controversial controversy is his second controversial controversy, then the third controversial controversial controversial controversy is the Imperial Ball.

Is there three months left? ’

In fact, it was the same for Yurius who was grinding his teeth. It's because we lost a lot of elite northern knights in the battle against the Grand Duke's dogs.

"Let's see who the knights will turn into this time! ’