Price of Management

‘It wasn't a game I could play in the first place. ’

When a man is most miserable, his incompetence is revealed. Earl Clevius feels the same way.

But more importantly, it was his status.

I'll get kicked out of the royal family at this rate! ’

Earl Clevius looks at the hay.

But there was no way to save his place. I thought about asking for help from the masters who claimed to intervene in the civil war together, but soon I shook my head. Those cowards couldn't be more loyal. I would kill myself to be swallowed by them.

"Let's reach out to Jehovah once again." ’

But it didn't seem to work very well either.

The consequences of the Horn Empire's civil war were difficult, as was the end of the siege. He declared a civil war and funded Tyrant Tallark tremendously, but he failed without any income.

It would have been a success if the six armies of Kars were wiped out with water, but Kars put the power of the nomads in his hands instead. That was a terrible failure. I couldn't afford to help myself in that yard.

“I don't know what to do! You can't back out like this! My political life is like this...! ”

It was just then.

A servant knocks and tells him.

“My lord, a man has come from the royal family. His Majesty wishes to see you. ”

“Huff!”

My heart sank.

Earl Clevius pours out cold sweat. It was clear why King Erik summoned himself.

‘Dammit, this spy has already entered the King's ears! ’

It's too late.

‘Since this has happened, I have no choice but to ask His Majesty and His Highness for a favor. ’

If you swear to be forgiven and faithful, perhaps you can save your seat.

‘Yes, there aren't many people in the king now. If you kick me out, I won't have the talent to trust to sit on the military roster as my successor. If I fall flat on my face and beg for forgiveness and curl up well.... ’

King Erik is still young. And Duke Duron is too old. It shouldn't be harder than you think.

Earl Clevius begins delusional again. Yesterday, he was dreaming of a happy future, and he couldn't believe his frustration fell like lightning in the morning.

With arrogant thoughts, Earl Clevius makes his way to the Tupperware Palace.

The path to the King's Office was very heavy.

When I came to Daejeon, I walked through the hallway, and I saw the royal officials who had been pushing their faces toward me for some time. They avoided gaze without pretending to know.

The rumors have already gone viral! ’

However, in international politics, it was a dark topic that raised awareness when it came to their comfort.

‘Disgusting people. ’

Earl Clevius didn't think he was one of those kind.

After colliding with Earl Duron, it was Earl Clevius who was mistaken for a warrior who did not bend his beliefs but fought. Despite this delusion, the dream I had for a moment was so sweet.

But his delusion ended the moment he faced King Erik.

“Well done, soldier brochure. ”

“…… Yes? ”

Earl Clevius clears his head.

King Erik speaks in a bold tone.

“What are you so surprised about? As promised, you must leave. ”

“Ha, but Your Majesty. ”

“You have nothing to worry about. I've already found a suitable replacement for you. ”

“But this, all of a sudden.... ”

“Earl Clevius. Stop it.”

It was Earl Duron.

Earl Clevius gazes blankly at the Noble Prize.

“It may seem sudden in your position, but not in His Majesty's. This is what I expected from the start. ”

“ ……. ”

Earl Clevius became deaf and dumb with honey.

Literally.

King Erik's side must have guessed this situation since the beginning of the civil war. That's why I expressed my opposition to civil war intervention....

“If you had at least one of the foresight of judgment or loyalty following His Majesty, you would never have resigned from the post of military injuries. But……. ”

Duke Duron sighs and speaks.

“I ask you. Where were your judgments based on your beliefs, from the first civil war to the last?" Haven't we flowed from power conflicts and currents to power conflicts? ”

“ ……. ”

“Of course I don't blame you for that. Most people live their lives in different environments. But the king wants someone who walks his path in a straight line. What a waste of time. Thank you for your hard work. You, too, have worked hard as a military contractor, at least this old man will remember. ”

“…… Thank you in the meantime. ”

Tears flow from the eyes of Earl Clevius.

He realized his political life was over.

After Earl Clevius disappears powerlessly, he wipes the sweat from his forehead.

“Phew, I mimicked the ligand birthmark, but it's not easy to give up so easily." I wondered what would happen if I grabbed the bottom of my shirt and begged him. ”

“I think it's only right to speak directly from the beginning, as the Chancellor has said. ”

“The more pressing issue is the recruitment of talent. In order to purge senior officials, we need to recruit reliable talent to replace them in advance. ”

“On that note, what about Jeron Deckard as a replacement military contractor? ”

King Erik's offer astounds Duke Duron.

“You mean Baron Deckard? ”

“Yes.”

“Haha. I'm sure Jeron has a keen knowledge of military strategies, so he's not lacking as a military boss, but he's too young and rank as a baron...... I think he's going to be a very powerful man. ”

“A deliberate participant. You can bring an old man with the right rank, but frankly, I'd like to give a high rank to talents like Jeron Deckard and Louie Concern quickly so they can take on the big business. ”

“Even Louie Concern? ”

“Yes. I will have Louis Conczerne, a meticulous and well-versed governor, terminate and take his place." ”

“Louie Concern has no title at all, Your Grace. ”

“Jeron and Louie both get the job done. Jeron Deckard is going to be the birdie, and Louie Concern is going to be the baron. If you both say you had balls for this, that's good enough. In Louie's case, we'll just have to sit on top of the treasury and leave the ledger blank. ”

Duke Duron couldn't help but be amazed.

King Erik had a keen eye for human resources.

Jeron and Louie were definitely talented enough to handle the top management positions of the royal family.

In addition, by appointing two young people as top management, there is an excuse to supply young blood to the royal family.

As soon as all the masters of the Horn civil war were mistaken, there was no problem in chasing them all away and running the waterworks. The presence of two young talent would have been a great pressure card for senior officials.

And above all…….

“If the two men brought in the Ligand Birch are vertical to the highest management, then, of course, the Ligand Bird with the greatest balls will have to rise higher than that. ”

“That's it. ”

Earl Duron and King Erik look each other in the eye.

Next Chance!

Two people's plans to turn Caroc into a reenactment were underway. Now all Caroc has to do is come back from the Orient Kingdom with some good news. Then we can make him Earl and appoint him as Chancellor!

“Your Majesty, this old man is always ready to step down and retire. ”

“But please bear with me a little longer, Chancellor. Jim still needs a prize. ”

“I can't believe you brought a resting old man here to suffer like this. You will be punished, Your Majesty. ”

“Hahaha! It's a punishment! I'll sweeten it later! ”

It had been a long time since the two of them could smile.

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