Iron Blood Earl Riccianne

And the two rich men left the palace without having any conversation.

“You haven't found it yet? ”

Earl Poldenbine opened his mouth again after climbing onto the wagon outside the palace.

“Yes, I've searched not only the Kingdom of Bren, but also the Empire, but still no sign of them. ”

“Mmmm... We need to get to him fast. ”

In the apprehensive look of Earl Poldenbine shaking his head, Rudy nods with an awkward smile. In one of his expressions, there was a deep fear.

‘However…. ’

Earl Poldenbane smiled and said as he looked out the window, saving his words.

“Don't you still like this father's decision? ”

“Well, it's not like that. ”

An Earl of Poldenbine asked me directly without turning a bit, and Rudy scratched his hand in haste. Then I looked out the window again as if I wanted to avoid the story.

However, Earl Poldenbine did not give up as if he had made a decision, but continued to ask questions.

“Then are you disappointed with a decision that is different from the way you have seen your father? ”

“Disappointment. How could that be? ”

“Then how do you explain your attitude to avoid continuing to talk? ”

Half a year ago, Earl Poldenvain's choice that the Brent dynasty could no longer continue its history was enough to frighten Rudy. It was to create a new dynasty. I did not intend to be the owner of the dynasty myself, but it was clear that I would overthrow the dynasty now.

When Rudy learned of his father's decision, he did what he had to do well, but he desperately avoided talking about it.

Earl Poldenbine has not said much about Rudil's attitude until now. But I don't think it's a good idea to keep going, so I decided to end the story for sure today.

“That's ……. ”

“You know, it's not always something you can avoid. I'd like to finish this story today. ”

Rudy took a deep breath in his father's attitude, which was unlikely to stand back. In fact, I knew Rudy wouldn't stay away either. I just wanted to talk about it a little later.

Earl Poldenbine, who confirmed that his son was ready to talk, opened his mouth first.

“The first thing you did after returning to the territory was to organize a new knight around the knights you brought from Earl Procurus. And I changed the disease system around the knights. ”

“Yes.”

“In fact, it was quite confusing in such a dramatic way. But the result was something that made the existing knights no longer have anything to say. That's why I thought you had a very flexible accident. But the poison took a passive stance on this matter. Can we hear the reason now? ”

When the question is finished, Earl Poldenbine looks calm and waits for Rudy to open his mouth.

Rudyl, who was momentarily static and lightly clear-headed, said in a trembling voice.

“Before returning to the territory, I had a conversation with the Frost ball. The fact that the Limón ball was so weak that the Count of Poldenbine pushed him away and took his power was not honorable. ”

“Of course you would have told that story, and Earl Frost would have said no, right? ”

“Yes.”

“Isn't Earl Frost right? That's not really why we do it. ”

“But the others won't think so. And there's actually a lot of chattering going on in the back. You know that, don't you? ”

Earl Poldenbine nods at Rudil speaking in an unfair uproar. He said in a calmer voice.

“So did I actually do that to satisfy my appetite? ”

“No, I'm not.”

“From your perspective, was what this father did a dishonorable act? ”

“No, I'm not.”

“But what does it matter? ”

“What's the point of us being proud? Don't we all? ”

Earl Poldenbine smiles and asks again.

“Then don't ask me the same question. What's the point of people chatting? Don't you think I should be flattered? ”

“But……. ”

“Well, what did Earl Frost say to you back then? ”

“Th-the bowl is small.... ”

Rudy's expression is unfair as if she can't calm down even now. But Earl Poldenbine didn't think so.

“Earl Frost's eyes are quite accurate. I'm also starting to panic. My son's bowl was so small. ”

“Ah, Father! But that's ……. ”

An earl in Poldenbain says he wants to protest against Rudy's injustice and death, but he shuts his mouth.

“Do you think our leader thinks you are dishonorable? ”

“It's not like that……. ”

“No?”

“I don't think I can be confident. ”

“Then do you think there is still hope for the Brent dynasty? Don't you feel sorry for those who suffer tyranny? ”

“No, but isn't that the only way to solve the problem? It won't be easy, but there are ways to fix it. ”

“But there are some things you can't do unless you cut them off. ”

“Who is evaluating it? Are we worthy to judge a loyal servant? How will the history of the future evaluate our family? ”

Earl Poldenvain looks around without me knowing that Rudil is shouting evil. And in the running wagon, I made sure that there was no chance of anyone eavesdropping, and sighed of relief.

“My son was such a fool.... ”

“Yes, yes? ”

“You learned the longest history of the continent, and you didn't learn the most important thing. It's so obvious that I'm embarrassed to say it with my own mouth, but history is written by the winner. What does it matter if we become winners or if we don't become winners? It doesn't matter who talks when I die. ”

“Yes?! ”

Rudy was embarrassed and speechless.

“What does it matter who curses after death if I can't hear them? ”

“W-what is that……. If we die as Father said, no one can blame us. But we must embrace dishonor forever in the history of the continent. ”

“Then I'll ask him. Do you think it would be better for the Mad King to sit idly by and do nothing and wait for us to speak, or for the people to die? ”

“There's no law against that, is there? ”

“There is no history of a dynasty that has begun to tilt again. After the muscles rot in and out of the veins, only the records remain. Do you want to choose that path? ”

As Rudy, it was unacceptable.

“The Kingdom of Bren conquered the three eastern kingdoms of the continent and acquired territories equal to those of the empire. My father says the king is hopeless, but the surrounding kingdoms that have conquered are already at peace. How can you be sure this country will be ruined? ”

“It is tyranny that begins immediately after stabilization. The people are moaning and dying. No matter how powerful an army may be, the longevity cannot prevail unless it is judged wrong and the underling can stop it. ”

“But, but……. ”

Rudy blurs his words with a stuffy expression. Earl Poldenbine also looked at his son for a long time with a stuffy look on his face, and said with a heavy voice as if he had decided to do something.

“Then what are you going to do? Would you stand on the other side of this father and try to stop him? ”

“How can I tell my father... …. ”

“Then what are you going to do? You mean you won't cooperate or stop him? ”

“That's ……. ”

In the end, Rudy doesn't decide, but only whispers in his mouth.

“Then from this day forward, do not engage in the work of the territory. ”

“Yes?! ”

“There's nothing more dangerous than doing something big with someone who doesn't believe in what they're doing. Don't take any action on the territory until you decide. ”

“Father! You can't.... ”

Rudy shakes his head in a hurry, but Earl Poldenbine has already made his mind clear.

“I don't intend to force you to do this because you are rich. Everything is for you to decide and take responsibility for yourself. You can't force a son to make a decision just because I'm a father. If you're determined later, say it again. Don't force me to choose either way. ”

Rudyl's stubborn attitude forced him to bow his head. It was because I didn't think my father was wrong.

“I understand.”

* * *

“Looks like it's time for them to start moving, too. ”

Lycaen asked.

“Why are you so stuffy? ”

“Wouldn't it be nice if it were you? ”

Lycaen said with a strange smile.

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