I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!

There was noise in the court.

It was in the room with Linus that the Chancellor went out of his way.

"Lord Linus, do you know what you've done?

Linus looks out the window.

Linus' face, reflected there, was laughing.

"The Chancellor valued Count Banfield highly. But don't rely on me for that."

"Is it His Highness's way of imposing sanctions because it did not confer on his faction?

The Chancellor has considerable power in the Empire as well.

But some forces didn't feel good about it.

That's Linus.

"There is also a voice of dissatisfaction from the nobles. The Banfield family needs a little punishment. I'm just trying to get a little help buying rare metal."

Not only the Empire, but also the Chamber of Commerce in which Linus was involved refrained from buying.

In the form of a ride to this, the Calvins are also refraining from buying.

The Chancellor gives up saying no more is impossible.

"- Your Highness, sometimes a man is born with luck on his side. Unless he's lucky enough to get away with it, it's not a wise decision to fight."

Linus looked back to the Chancellor.

"That I was born in the royal family, and that I have no luck reaching the status of Crown Prince? Am I to lose to the Borderline Born Country Nobleman?

The Chancellor shakes his head to the side.

"It was His Highness who challenged me to battle. I won't say anything. But haven't you forgotten what it means to lose a battle?

"Something to forget. I always put my life at risk."

Not once or twice have I been dying in a successor dispute.

Linus was confident, too.

"If you're strong enough to intimidate me, this one will take you in even if you keep your head down."

- I gave you some advice.

As soon as the Chancellor left the room, he sent word to Celina, who had been sneaking him into the Banfield family.

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Date of the meeting with His Highness Cleo.

Dressed in a liturgical costume, the place that brought the knights was a visiting facility just outside the rear palace.

Men who have nothing to do with the royal family are prohibited from entering the rear palace, so if you need anything, you will meet them in a surveillance facility.

Waiting there, Klaus, my escort, was in some kind of a hurry.

This man, is the knight that Tenjo has recommended.

He was a plain but working-type knight and was highly regarded by Tenjo.

Nor could I fail to recommend Tenjo, putting a nice knight on my side.

Instead, a knight named Chelsea, chosen for his appearance, is also called in.

Beautiful women knights are a must.

Balance is important, isn't it?

It shrivels when all the Muggy Osama is an escort.

"Dear Liam, I hear you've received an urgent call from the Territory."

"Urgent?"

It was troublesome for Klaus to report to me gracefully drinking tea in the waiting room.

"Yes, there are rumors that the court will be at the centre and that economic sanctions will be imposed on the Banfield family. It's mostly a matter of decision, and they say it's a fact."

"- What's in it?

"It's a restriction on buying rare metal for the Banfield family."

Simply put, "I'm not buying rare metal from you!" And it's like they said.

He also said that he would take huge tariffs even if he brokered and traded with your merchants.

It meant that we would no longer be able to trade rare metal within the Empire.

"Right. - Who's the killer?

"This is with His Highness Linus."

"Oh, that's him. Was he second in the throne? I'll take revenge for turning down the faction."

Klaus looked nervous.

But I don't panic.

I can't lose with the guidance, and I'm not the one who can handle this in the first place.

"What will you do?

"Meetings with His Highness Cleo are now a top priority. When I get back, I'll think of measures to take. - Well, I'll call in your merchants."

You did it, Your Highness Linus.

You're gonna kick my ass, but you're not gonna.

But now I'm clear that Linus is my enemy.

"Are you seriously going to argue with His Highness Linus?

"Klaus, you don't know anything. I've been selling fights over there."

"Yes, no, I thought this would be the one who sold the fight. Anyway, it will take the form of a kick to His Highness Linus' invitation."

That's where it went wrong in the first place.

There are surveillance eyes around me, so I whisper when I tell Klaus to keep his face close.

"Keep me on the lookout, I don't like making you bow your head. Well, if His Royal Highness Linus is the next emperor, I'll gladly drown my head."

- He's a leading candidate.

"I'm a candidate, not a decision. And, Klaus - I didn't kick your next emperor's invitation. The person I choose will be the emperor. Don't get me wrong there."

If you want my help, there's a way to do it.

Is there a guy who wants you to keep your head down and ask me to join him?

And.

If you're going to be a puppet, His Highness Cleo is going to be easier to handle.

Now I'm the biggest supporter of the faction.

His Royal Highness Cleo can't be strong against me either.

If you're going to be emperor, it's Cleo, after all.

And my true enemy - its possible, the Emperor, Calvin, Linus - has no choice but to have these three disappear.

If I don't, it's because my peaceful life is far away.

To that end, I intend to eliminate the three of them at all costs.

The other two, who are not true enemies, will wind up, but that's not what I learned.

Everyone who threatens my peace is an enemy!

Waiting, came the knights guarding the rear palace.

"Count Banfield, His Highness Cleo is waiting for you. Then leave your weapon here before you go through the gate."

I am on strict alert, but it would have been natural if I had been royal.

My guards, the knights, are nervous.

Because there are also cases of darkness in the rear palace, etc.

"You can finally meet His Highness Cleo."

That's what I said, and I left my weapon, and after I was tested, I went through the gate to meet His Highness Cleo.

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Liam left the waiting room.

The knights, the escorts, looked nervous surrounded by the knights of the rear palace guard.

The same goes for Captain Klaus.

(It is said that in such a setting, it will be dignified and disrespectful. Are you a big guy, or are you just an idiot - you can't judge me)

Given his track record so far, he would definitely be a big shot.

Many knights have decided to follow Liam like that.

But there was a knight smiling like only one dong pull.

Chelsea.

"- Fine. I'm gonna freak out."

Chelsea, who was excited and blushing her cheeks, was wuss just to say Liam was on her side.

If I did poorly, Liam could have slashed me on this occasion.

Liam nominated such a knight to bring him here.

(Give me a real break, Master Liam! More than anything else, you brought this guy here on such an important day!!)

Klaus, who had a stomachache, stood with his spine stretched out patiently.

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For Cleo, his first meeting with Liam was shocking.

Nice to meet you, Your Highness.

- I missed you, Count.

Cleo, who has seen all sorts of humans as royalty, stuffed Liam's atmosphere and aura for a moment.

Occasionally there is a "person with”.

Excellent abilities, good luck, and things that people don't understand.

If I had even one of those, success would be like promised, but Liam in front of me had everything.

I understand right away because Cleo is also working out.

(Don't let them kill you at that moment, even if you're joking through the sword)

If you look at your own escort, Richter, you can see that your expression is sobering but in a hurry.

Liam sits in a chair and starts talking, but that attitude was a little rough for the royal family.

"If I were supposed to say hello and talk to the public, I don't have time either. Shall I be brief? - What do you want?

Suddenly Cleo, questioned about what he wanted, resents himself as if he were begging.

I just got sober right away.

(Well, I guess it's begging. Now I have nothing to give back to the Count)

When Cleo also sits in his chair, his eldest daughter, [Cecilia Noah Albarate], serves to prepare the tea.

Liam had no doubt about it.

"The Count has a liver."

Liam laughed when she heard it.

"What do you do with surprise to this extent?

That thing sounds like Cleo or something he's saying he doesn't have to be afraid of.

Fact is, I guess so.

Seemed to think I didn't like Lisitaire just a little bit, but she didn't come interrupting the conversation.

"You can't hold a busy Count forever. Then it's a suggestion from me. I want you to join my faction and support me. - In return, if I become emperor, do as you wish. But there's a good chance it'll end up on empty bills."

Both Cecilia and Licitea were surprised by Cleo's attitude like that.

Liam doesn't change his expression.

(Come on, what do we do? If you're going home angry here, that would be nice)

I don't know what the hell Liam wants.

That scared me the most.

However, Liam seemed interested in Cleo's honesty.

"Nice. I liked not saying anything bad about painting. Right. Your Highness Cleo won't be able to offer me anything in return."

I wanted a broken conversation from Cleo.

I'm not going to blame Liam for his disrespect.

"It's a fact. I have no power. I want to know what you want from me and what you want from me."

"It's a simple answer. To make you emperor."

"What?"

Is this guy serious? Cleo looked at Liam as serious in surprise.

Are you pretty confident, Liam hasn't moved a bit.

"Are you insane? My position is special."

"I'm listening. That's why I chose you. You didn't choose me, I chose you. It's important here."

That arrogant attitude seemed to put me through awkwardness and even respect me.

"You're strong."

"This one has already begun to argue with His Highness Linus. You can't back out later."

With that said, Liam seemed to be able to afford it.

"With my brother?

"This one really helps. Don't hesitate to tell me anything, Your Highness. What you really need to be an emperor."

I heard of Kirinko, but he was more than a rumor.

Cleo felt his heart get hot for a long time.

(You're an interesting man. There are confident men in the court as well, but no one has ever had the unwavering confidence so far. Even that brother Linus, even though he's anxious to be emperor)

Cleo decided to give Liam a shot at his life.

"Shall I say the answer earlier, Count? Almost everything I want. The money, the people, the military."

In order to boost Cleo's voice, we need manpower as well as enormous funds.

And the military might of the Banfield family was absolutely necessary.

Liam answers with a cup of tea.

"While I'm on the capital planet, three thousand ships are waiting for me on a nearby planet. Now you can move all that fleet."

When I heard three thousand, I was amazed at the amount of them that Lisiatea had.

Because we're talking about breaking the law for Cleo right now, such as being free to do 3,000 ships at all times.

"Three thousand!? Hey, no, excuse me"

Liam was amused when he saw Lissitea rushing to close her mouth.

"Oh, less? Okay, I'll call in 12,000 ships. Use it in full to show His Highness Cleo's martial arts."

Listening to that number, Licitea couldn't say anything more.

The same goes for Cleo.

"- Thank you. But will I be able to use that number?

"You're in trouble if you don't use it. Oh, just fine. Now you had a knight who seemed free. Let's put one on His Highness's side. It can also be used as a liaison with me."

When Liam said he would put his knight on Cleo's side, the footage surfaced in the air.

The faces of the two knights rise, and Liam chooses one of them.

"His name is Christiana. Whatever your personality, use it because you are an excellent knight."

When I heard Cristiana's name, it was Richter who surprised me.

"Cristiana? Brigadier General Cristiana!?"

When Cleo looked at Licitea, he was shy of shutting his mouth.

"- Are you a celebrity, sister?

Cleo speaks to his sister who comes in the way of the conversation.

Liam doesn't look like he cared either.

Instead, I was trying to be funny.

"Ugh, um. She is a female knight who graduated from the cadet school with a bad grade. He was highly regarded as a civilian and should have spoken to the empire's direct minister many times."

Easily place such people on Cleo's side.

That means Liam has a lot of talent.

"Can I let go of such a knight?

If Cleo asks, Liam answers the question.

"I don't mind. Shall I get you something else?

Huge funds.

And good people.

At the end of the day, military power - and even the people who can take advantage of these.

Cleo's spine trembled.

(It is only called Kirinko. But what does this man want after I become emperor?

"I don't really want to talk about the future, but what should I reward for my gratitude to the Count?

To Cleo's words, Liam grinned.

This is all we can do to help.

They will ask for something in return, naturally.

Is that an important post in the Empire?

Or...

"I want to do whatever I want locally. If you'll admit it, I'll make you emperor."

- Cleo puts his neck up.

"Is that all? Are you sure that's all the Count wants from me?

"Naturally. Of course, let me smoke some sweet juice. Let's work together and make it work."

I'm teasing.

When Cleo felt that way, he was anxious for the future.

(Are you going to cow ear the empire behind you? But I guess that's not too bad either. So many men. You'll do better than me.)

Just a quick look, but Liam's first famous man will be out soon.

I wouldn't know if I didn't leave it to you, but it would be a much better country than I would rule.

"- Survival is a prerequisite first. Count, we'll discuss the reward later."

(Which way, if you survive, this man will do what he thinks. It would be useless to decide on a reward at this stage)

Liam stood up when he drank his tea.

"Shall I? I'll see you again, Your Highness."

Cleo shuddered when he saw Liam's back leaving.

(- I was afraid of my brothers and asked for help, but I think I might have gotten a hell of a man into a inheritance dispute.)