Iron Blood Earl Riccianne

“Is it simple corruption? ”

“There seems to be a lot of corruption. The emperor's condition is close to the summit, just by looking at the situation properly. I'm guessing it's just a demonstration of that kind of messy life. ”

“But why did you think it was okay? ”

“I don't know if we're ready yet. I don't think it would matter if we made our move first before the Emperor of Creontes finished preparing. ”

“It could be. ”

I'm not sure, but it's not unlikely. And if you can't figure it out properly, there is only one way to try to blow things up.

Bermurk's gaze is on Rudia.

“What's the status of Bren Kingdom? I hear Earl Poldenbine's movements are unusual. ”

“It's been... quiet lately. ”

“Hmm?"

“Exactly since the beginning of the encounter with Earl Frost, everything has stopped moving. ”

Vermouth smiles bitterly.

Likeyen should have been dead by now if it had been the way he planned. A year ago, a long time ago, it was normal to die after fighting Circus. But not only did I twist the plan, but I survived defeating Crohan.

And now it's affecting the flow of the Brent Kingdom, which is half the continent.

I didn't expect someone to just use it and get rid of it so far. But the conclusion to be made is very simple. If it was stubborn, just get rid of it.

“Keep an eye on Earl Poldenbine. I'll be meeting with him soon. By then, we'll know their intentions. ”

“Yes, I understand. ”

Bermurk turns his gaze away from Maral, who responds boldly, and finally turns to Baroque.

“After reviewing the existing plans, if nothing else, take the Empire first. ”

“Yes!”

“Barrock, I want you to brief me on everything and make a final report. ”

“Leave it to me! ”

There was nothing to talk about. I was just checking on the current situation and doing what I had been preparing for. After such a short meeting, Rudia, who had a bear in her mind, leaves.

“I have something to tell you about Bren Kingdom. ”

“Hmm?"

“With all due respect... ”

Vermec nods comfortably to Rudia, who speaks with a cautious expression.

“If you have something to say, say it. ”

“Yes, it's hard to admit, but the biggest obstacles to our work right now are Earl Procurus and the forces he has with him. ”

If it had been Crohan in the past, he would have been angry. It is because of his pride that only one Earl has compromised his grand plan.

Bermurk, however, is arrogant, but also has that kind of coldness. And what Rudia said was absolutely true.

“That's right."

“Then I think it's best to block his movements in advance. ”

“Hmm, what does that mean? ”

“Since Earl Frost's servant Rudyl met Earl Poldenbine, Earl Poldenbine has stopped moving until now. This means that Earl Frost has a great influence on Earl Poldenbine. ”

Baroque, who was listening quietly, crouched his head and interrupted.

“Even if Earl Frost's influence was significant to Earl Poldenbine, that would not stop him. ”

“You might see it that way, but there's one thing I've overlooked. ”

“Overlooked? ”

“Earl Frost has been in hiding for over a year. And as he unravelled and began to move again, he was the only one who made contact with Earl Poldenbine. ”

“Hmm?"

“Of course, there is a possibility that something may have gone unnoticed for us, but only Earl Poldenbine has been identified at this time. ”

Bermurk nods, interested.

“So?”

“Then maybe we should consider the opposite. in such a way that Earl Frost, Earl Poldenbine and the Kingdom of Bren have very important significance. I'm wondering if there's an interest in why Earl Poldenbine suddenly stopped acting. ”

“Earl Poldenbine, could you say that at large, the Kingdom of Bren is the power that Procurus hid? ”

“Yes, by the actions of Earl Frost, he knows our power and our grip. In other words, if you start to move properly, you know you have to deal with half the power of the continent. that Earl Frost wouldn't even think of fighting us with just 2,000 troops. ”

It's a possibility. A troop difference of two or three times can win if you try to win in any way with tactics, fraud, and training. But it's half the continent. It is not just a ‘few times’ difference.

It didn't make sense to rush against such forces with only 2,000 troops.

“Well, if it means that Earl Poldenbine holds the power of Prokers' hidden power.... ”

Lydia smiles at Vermouth, blurring her words.

“If you cook Earl Poldenbine, you'll probably catch Earl Frost easier than you think. ”

“Hehe, that's a good idea. Put her on the run now! ”

“Yes!”

“As soon as Barrock leaves, put the plan into action! ”

“I understand!”

* * *

“Long time no see!”

Lycaen replies, a woman of modest stature smiles and bows her head.

“It's been a long year. I heard you kicked the shit out of him. ”

Elisha has been wandering the continent for the past year looking for Lycaen's help.

“Well, in the right order. ”

“Still, it's amazing. I didn't think it was going to be like that. Oh, is Earl Gronst all right? ”

Elisha greets Caith, who is standing behind her.

Then, all of a sudden, Caith smiles and says,

“Haha, Elisha's all grown up now, too? You can marry me!”

I teased Elisha for a short time.

Elisha smiles and says,

“I'm still thinking about it. ”

“What? Really? Wow ~ I should celebrate this! So, what's your favorite wolf? ”

“Oh my! You still don't know how I feel? Earl Gronst, you're too kind. I can't believe you don't know a girl's heart! ”

“I'm sorry, but I'm already married. ”

“I'm fine with my afterlife! Or get us a separate house, and we can stay there. ”

“Huff! Well, that's... that's a little... Ha ~ I lost. Sorry."

Eventually, Caith declared surrender and Lycaen finished with a smile.

“Why do you insist on not finding your place? ”

“Hehe, I was joking.... ”

Lycaen looks back at Caith and asks Elisha.

“So why did you tell me to come here? Neither do I, and you're in a pretty dangerous place. ”

The Golden Hole has caused the Emperor Criontes to turn on the lights and look for Riyaen.

I didn't know what Ricaien was, but Elisha knew for sure. However, I am worried that we will meet in the capital city of the Empire.

“Hehe, I have someone I really need to meet. ”

“I didn't have to. I was waiting. I don't know who's behind it, but let's see his face first. ”

“Yes.”

Elisha nods and shifts aside. A shadow slowly approaches you from behind Elisha.

“It's been a while.”

“Hmm!"

As soon as I heard his voice, Lycaen's expression hardened. The man of the shadow who came out into the light.

The first thing that caught my eye was burning red hair.

When Caith sees the man, he whispers to Lycaen as if he has something on his mind.

“Hey, that guy... ”

Lycaen smiles at Caith, not looking at him.

“Hey ~ Long time no see, emperor. ”

“Hmph, I always feel bad about that title! ”

The man was nothing more than the master of the Grenish Empire, Emperor Criotes.

“Hehehe, I can't help it. So, what's the deal? I don't think you have anything against me. ”

“I don't like it at all, but it's urgent. ”

“Hehehe, did you? Well, sit down. It's a little chubby.”

At the end of Ricaien's continued half-talk, the emperor looks quite offended, but sits down without saying anything. I know now is not the time to care about such things.

“Yes, how urgently did you come to find me wanting to be torn to pieces? ”

“The grudge against you is not yet cleared, so you should always be nervous. ”

“That's your heart, but I'll think about it if I don't talk to you. So let's just get to the point. ”

“You know what's going on. It's about the Circus. ”

“Well, I suppose it is. I don't know how the Emperor became so used to them. ”

Lycaen deliberately mixes words with the King's nerves at every end.

The emperor came here to hold hands, and he needed to see how prepared he was.

If we hold on to words that we could never endure in the past, it means that the situation of the emperor is that urgent. Then holding hands is not bad either. Of course, we don't know what we're going to do after work, but we need to be prepared for that.

The emperor's power in this situation should be of considerable benefit to Lycaen.

“I've already figured out their intentions. The problem is they outnumber my expectations. ”

“So I see. It was a little weird not to. I don't want someone your size to be exploited without knowing their black speed. ”

“Anyway, that Crohan.... ”

Lycaen interrupts the Emperor.

“The owner of Circus should have changed by now. ”

“Ah, I see. ”

The emperor nods as if accepting quickly.

Perhaps Elisha explained the situation.

“It seems to me that the empire is their priority. ”

“I can see that. ”

“We don't have much time, so we'd better hurry, too, right? Well, since we don't have to talk anymore, why don't we work together here? ”

“I didn't expect the day to come when I'd be working with someone I don't like, like you, but I can't help it now. ”

“Khh, I never thought I'd do this. ”

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