Due to the final raid, the awards ceremony was postponed for several days. We can't finish the festival between the dead and the wounded. I needed time to clean up.

An urgent battle council was convened. The theme, of course, was about terrorism in the Kaleira Kingdom.

“There is no precedent! We should form a massive punitive force and search the entire desert to eliminate them. ”

“Didn't the north end up in stasis, too? This is our chance to show those Cultists the power of the Empire! ”

Today, the Emperor's bureaucrats and the Grand Duke's nobles were asking for Calira's punishment with one mind.

The Imperial officials said they couldn't tolerate the people who touched the emperor and Yurius, and the nobles were threatened with their lives in the noble box, so of course they were gnawing their teeth at them.

“Enough!”

The emperor gave an abstract mourning. Suddenly, the battle is silent. And the emperor opened his mouth.

“I have no doubt that we should punish them. However, the Southern Front forces have not been able to do this for more than twenty years. Is there anything pointy? ”

“ ……. ”

Of course, there was no specific means. The emperor continued to speak again as if he was frustrated.

“Of course, wiping them out is simple. But can they endure the aftermath of a major catastrophe in a southern city like Shahar? ”

The officials became mute with honey. How do you root them out in that vast desert? It is physically impossible.

But we cannot allow them to do this kind of daring work in the capital city of the Empire. It was a difficult problem in many ways.

“Hmm……. ”

Yurius is in a frenzied battle of anxiety and groaning.

‘Browse help. ’

[Tip - View the Heimdall Church.]

[Heimdall Church - a cult dedicated to God Heimdall, who ruled the darkness that created the world with the distant kingdoms of Mars, Medite and Odin. More information is needed to enhance your achievements.]

[Dark Astronomy - The power of Heimdall over the Cult's Bell. Strength that is more aggressive than other churches.]

"I know the name of the cult, and I know it's in the south, right? ’

Until now, I've only sent assassins, but this time I've put all my strength into it. We can't be sure it's their home yet, but it certainly looks like a great force is in the Kingdom of Kalira.

‘And there's a good chance Wallace, Cali, is a subordinate of this cult called Heimdall, just like the assassination cult we mentioned before. ’

After reviewing his thoughts, Yurius finally made his decision.

“Do you mind if I put that up? ”

The emperor's eyes sparkle. How many cases has Yurius solved in the meantime?

“Tell me.”

“I disagree with taking Calira down immediately. ”

“ ……!? ”

The emperor and his officials looked at Yurius with a surprising look. I heard he was struck by a life-threatening attack. And that Yurius is against the penalty?

“Sending the Punitive Force down now would not be a big solution, unless the plan was to destroy them, as Avamar said. ”

“Then, do you have any other ideas? ”

Yurius gets the point out of this.

“I think we should ask the other kingdoms of the desert to cooperate. ”

When the emperor heard that, he made a curious look on his face. It is true that other kingdoms in the Southern Desert trade with the Empire and maintain good relations.

But will they lend their power to the Empire against the Kaleira Kingdom, which is a madman fanatics they cannot communicate with?

If we do so now, there is a possibility that their goal will turn into their nearest kingdom.

“Of course, it's not easy. But isn't it better than doing nothing? ”

“Hmm……. ”

Obviously, things would be a lot easier if other kingdoms in the desert were to cooperate with the Empire. Supplies will vary and, above all, will help the military adapt to harsh desert environments.

“So please send me as a friendly ambassador to the desert kingdom. Let's request an alliance. ”

“You're going by yourself? ”

Yurius smiles faintly at the Emperor's question.

“Just in time, the Knights who worked hard to prepare for this dance thought they needed a break. Apparently, the Desert Kingdom is also famous for its resort. We take them around. ”

"Yurius, what's he thinking again? ’

In the southwest of the desert, there were three kingdoms in the east, if there was an empire against the Kalira Empire.

Partia, Amon, Kentra.

Together they are called the Desert Kingdom is a good example of how close these three kingdoms are.

In other words, it is difficult to persuade three kingdoms at the same time, not one.

“But he's the one who convinced the Barbarians in the North. Maybe he can." ”

“Since you have already gained a reputation, why do you need to build more balls? You're just going on vacation. ”

Like this, the emperor tilted his head and divided his opinions among the officials.

“It doesn't matter if it's really a vacation... but if you have an idea like that, you might want to give it a try. ”

The emperor refused at first and finally gave his permission.

If you go to the friendly ambassador, you can provide some escort troops in addition to the Knights, and Yurius himself is powerless, so it won't be easy for anything to happen. However, the emperor felt apprehensive about something.

‘I don't think the Grand Duke is going to do anything.... ’

* * *

“Wallace, which kingdom did you say was the most powerful desert you've captured? ”

The Grand Duke was speechless and releasing murderous energy, so Wallace gasped and opened his mouth.

“Th-this is Parthia. It is the strongest of the three kingdoms, so it is unlikely that the first prince will ever make alliances. ”

Yes! The Desert Kingdom was originally connected to the Grand Duke through Wallace. That is why the Grand Duke did not stop Yurius from going south, despite admiring him.

‘There's no reason to hesitate when I walk into a tiger's lair on my own feet. ’

The Grand Duke is determined this time to eliminate Yurius. When he disappeared, the prince had only one Leonhart, so he didn't have to fight the civil war.

‘It would be better if there was a war with the desert. ’

How would the emperor feel if news of Yurius' murder came to him from the Desert Kingdom? Perhaps you cannot escape the Kali Lan, the Desert Kingdom, or the wrath of the Emperor.

“Even with all the forces you've gathered, we must eliminate the First Imperial Court on this occasion. Do you understand?”

Wallace, who once again received the Grand Duke's terrifying gaze, was forced to answer with tremendous reluctance.

“I'll contact the leopards in the desert. Deserts are their territory, so they're going to have to come out somehow. ”

In fact, it was not impossible. Why would the Empire still leave Khaliya alone, despite the overwhelming differences in power?

There was a big difference between dealing with southern desert warriors in a different area than dealing with them in their front yard.

The Grand Duke lost half his shadow in the Northern War, and in this contest, even the Knights of the Golden Lion suffered considerable damage, virtually losing Dmitri.

‘It would be better to use a card called' Desert Kingdom 'to eliminate the First Prince. ’

He had already suffered considerable damage in order to start a civil war, so it was now difficult to guarantee his victory in the face of the Emperor. Urius' existence takes place above all else.

‘If Dmitri is defeated, it may be just before the minimum seconds... maybe more. ’

Then we might have to correct the power difference again with the emperor. Even though the war could not be changed with the power of one or two, one superhuman could never be ignored.

This was the greatest reason the Grand Duke was so determined to eliminate Yurius at all costs.

‘Neither the Knights of the First Imperial Palace nor those must be eliminated in order to balance the forces again. ’

* * *

“Well done. You said that, didn't you? ”

Yurius smiles and sits reviewing the documents.

[Parthian Kingdom - Al Karim, Al Ibrahim, Al Hahad…….]

“Not to question the Marquis, but I'm sure everyone on this list is right." ”

“Of course. How dare I lie to His Majesty?" Haha... ”

Wallace rubs his head with an elongated handkerchief as he sweats coldly and opens his mouth again carefully.

“Your Royal Highness... What should I do about this?" ”

Yurius holds his life in his hands. But the Grand Duke ordered us to eliminate him. He was in an awkward situation that neither of us could do.

But Yurius' reaction is unquestionable.

“Well, the Marquis will have his say. You can do what the Grand Duke asks. ”

“ ……!? ”

“What's the matter? ”

“No, are you sure? ”

“I swear on my name. I will not hold the Count responsible for this. ”

"No, they ordered me to kill you, you bloody prince! ’

Wallace had nothing to say. How do you know the real Yurius died and the Emperor was allowed to report him?

Yurius looks back at him with a pathetic look.

“So you're going to disobey the Grand Duke's orders? ”

“ ……. ”

No matter how much Wallace thought about it, if he didn't use his hands, the Duke couldn't let him go.

“Nothing's really going to happen, right? ”

“Do I look like someone who would know? ”

“Then I'll put in a contract... …. But this old man's life is on the line, so you must be safe. ”

It was a really strange conversation when I watched. The man who put the contract in order to get rid of him is coming to the target to be killed and praying he's safe.

As Wallace retreated, the truth burst from Yurius' mouth. It was too funny when he thought about it.

‘Then, shall we begin our plan to catch the rats of the desert? ’

The horse was light, but Yurius was reviewing the plan closely, recalling his past life's memories. Neither those who call themselves the Heimdall Cult nor the warriors of the desert were worthy of disregard.

"Three kingdoms, but practically one enemy!" ’

He picked up a banner and circled the word "Parthia" in the document.

The leaders of the Desert Kingdom in the documents Wallace gave them were those who would eventually run into him if he went down into the desert.

But isn't that what you think?

Yurius recalls meeting a man named Zamir. Wallace has conspired with the great powers of the Parthian kingdom to prepare for a civil war.

There, the prince of that kingdom is the leader of those who call him the cult. Is this a coincidence?

"So if we eliminate these people and the cult that's here, the alliance with the Desert Kingdom won't be so impossible?" ’

Of course, going down into the desert now, as the Grand Duke thought, was about plunging into a tiger's den.

‘We need to be prepared. ’

* * *

The first place Yurius found the conclusion was the Blue Dragon Merchant Guild's Capital Branch.

Immediately, Yurius, who was guided to the reception hall, greeted him with a greeting.

‘Now that the General Manager is here, that should be a convenient story. ’

“Huh? This time the Merchant Guild has gone up to the capital? ”

“His Royal Highness attends the ballet and we, as business associates, cannot not come up. It was an impressive game. ”

Jegalhwa Young greeted somewhat. But Yurius tilts his head.

‘Neither is the representative of the Merchant Guild, nor is she, and why does the atmosphere look so serious? ’

Isn't it normal for them to greet him with a sales smile? However, it was a very serious condition, such as Jegalhwa Young or Jegalgan Gun.

“I have a question for the Crown Prince. ”

“Tell me.”

Jegalhwa Young seems to pause for a moment, then opens his mouth.

“Do you know anything about the martyrdom? ”

"Bridge"?