He was the weakest and even persecuted, but after 100,000 years of training in the super-difficult labyrinth, he becomes too strong and has no enemies - he will be a warrior without any sense of being the strongest because he has lived a long bocce life.

--Amelia Kingdom Throne Room.

Normally, there were only two ministers from each ministry who sat among the extravagant throne.

"Johannes, why did you solve Knut's claustrophobia? Moreover, how did you know that he would take part in the throne battle!?"

The Chancellor smiled at Edward as he spoke.

“I'm just making a decision based on the rules of the election. The demands of the Blood League do not conflict with the rules, so I grant them. That's all.”

I answered palely.

"Plucky! What kind of mouth are you now that you haven't even allowed Knut to open up?"

Until now, Prime Minister Johannes had not responded to any demand, but had continued the seclusion of Edward's brother-in-law, Knut, to Cold Prison Island. This time, I will allow Gilbert to participate in the election because he has dropped out, and I will unravel the barrier I was exercising on him myself. As a result, Cold Prison Island was devastated, with heavy sacrifices for prisoners and guards.

"Your Majesty, moreover, it is impossible for me to keep your Highness in solitary confinement." Your Highness has not appeared in the world until now, only because the interests of me and your Highness were perfectly aligned. "

And you shared a common interest in the destruction of Cold Prison Island?

The boiling emotions just now boiled up, and I couldn't help but suppress them. Even Edward knew what to expect. Under the circumstances, Johannes would have been close to certain what that Knut would have done if the barrier had been defused. In other words, Johannes was going to sacrifice the prisoners and the guards from the edge.

"That's too much reading, Your Majesty."

After all, Johannes, who always responds with a smile on the iron wall,

"Even though they have committed crimes, the prisoners are also Amelia!" Moreover, what's the point of sacrificing innocent people as guards? "

Johannes' smile deepened further into this Edwardian dialogue,

Apparently, His Majesty has made some mistakes.

Point out Edward's mistake.

"It was a mistake."

"Your Majesty, there is not a single innocent people on that island in the first place." There were only beasts who could neither reflect nor repent, and beasts who acted faithfully to their own desires. "

"What does that mean?"

It would be better if you looked into this yourself.

Johannes put a smile back on his face. Once this happens, this monster, the Chancellor, will never give Edward the answer he wants, no matter what.

We have to calm down. It is no use putting an emotional theory on this prime minister. That is also evident from previous experience.

Inhale and exhale a lot. Repeat it several times, and lower the blood on your head.

Well, can you just answer one question?

asked in a strong tone.

“If it's something that can respond to me.”

Why did you let Knut participate in the throne battle?

"It was in line with the rules of the election." That's what I said. "

I'm fine with Tatemae. If you give him the throne, you'll be able to decide what to do with this country. Why did you bet on such a reckless bet? "

For the first time, different emotions mix from Johannes' face. It is the strongest of Johannes, who has seen it several times before and is usually hard to read emotions, namely - disappointment, disappointment.

"Your Majesty, that is a really sinister question."

As expected, Johannes replied calmly, as he had done many times during Edward's childhood.

What do you think?

"Yes, of course, the purpose of the throne selection battle has changed greatly." At the point when the word reckless betting comes up, it's evidence that the essence of the game is unseen. ”

"How has it changed?"

I'm frustrated, and I'm tapping my throne with my left index finger.

……

Johannes doesn't even respond by just smiling.

"I'm not even willing to answer you..."

Johannes will not answer until at least the answer Edward wants is near.

The purpose of the throne battle and the conditions for winning had changed... What do you mean? Quantify the successor's territorial management and merit. That would have been the deal.

Except for Knut's case, if there is a big change in the selection of the throne, there is of course only one.

That is, the presence of Kai Heinemann. That is certainly alien. The vice-principal club, which is supposed to be one of Babel's absolute rulers, has lightly retired from the world after touching the backlash of Kai Heinemann, and even the former dean of Inea, who only tried to use Kai, has been forced into hiding.

The same is true of the recent retirement of Gilbert's re-election, which was marked by lawlessness against Rosé.

Gilbert has been beaten by the king since he was as young as he could be. But it was the Blood League executives who taught it to me. As a ruler, I came without being taught the most important things. As a result, he commits many outrages against his people and subordinates, and even tries to sell Rosé, the same royalty, to the Empire. When Rose and Ferris were about to be sold to pigs such as Ketzer, the idea that they should be solemnized was firm.

But even so, Gilbert is the head of the next king who has the right to inherit the throne. Sometimes there's a Blood League behind it, and we can't get rid of it without proof. Gilbert and the others didn't pull out their tails, and Edward and the others held their heads, but Babel's unloved love bites Kai Heinemann and leaves the throne selection battle.

In the beginning, Edward also considered Kai Heinemann as a royal guard on the Rose side, but when he heard the last conditions imposed on Gilbert, he changed his mind.

Kai Heinemann is undoubtedly the king's artifact. And not a fake like Edward, a real king. I'm sure that's what this monster, the Chancellor, wants. That's why the Prime Minister treats Kai Heinemann like a typhoon. Even that monster's brother, Knut, can be subjugated by his words and deeds. I think that's what you believe. For this Amelia Kingdom, Knut's existence is an internal pus. This Chancellor will want to get rid of it.

But the idea is too premature. My brother Knut is a real monster. A different dimension of charisma that you don't think of as a person. And a gift that gets stronger and stronger from the bad emotions of others. I can't even imagine how much strength the mortal Edward is gaining right now.

If Knut hadn't been an extreme personality breaker, it would have definitely been Knut sitting in this chair right now.

"I know you appreciate Kai Heinemann quite well." Still, I can imagine winning over Knut. ”

If you actually see what Knut did in the past, you will naturally come to the conclusion. That power is no longer human, it is like a natural disaster. Dwarfs cannot face disasters.

Kai Heinemann is an essential resource for the future of this Amelia Kingdom. Much more than a line of blind brave men to the extinction of that demon race. That's why we can't let that monster destroy us.

I can't imagine what it would be like to be victorious over Lord Knut.

Johannes stared at Edward amusedly.

"Very well. This is my final (...) homework assignment to His Majesty." At the end of the game, if you'd like, you can come to a conclusion about the significance of running the game. ”

When he did so, he bowed, and Johannes turned his back on Edward and walked out.

"The last homework..."

Johannes never said anything meaningless to Edward. Johannes makes such a profound statement. This selection is no longer a simple competition for strength or territorial management skills.

Fine. I'll make sure you get what you want.

Edward's biting words of determination echoed through the empty throne room.