The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne - Chapter 522

Next day.

I was meeting with Julio.

"Ever since you said hello in the Imperial City, Prince Julio?"

Yes, there was a lot going on in the Imperial City.

"I'm glad I got out safely."

"I was with a group of His Majesty the Emperor."Your Majesty is safe, so am I. [M]It was all thanks to His Highness. "

“You're exaggerating. Leo was the decisive player.”

"However, His Highness must have struck the cloth stone."When I saw you in person, I always wanted to tell you. Well done. "

Julio bowed and paid me a tribute.

Children grow up fast.

When we first met, Julio was hiding behind her sister Eva.

Without confidence, I couldn't rely on it.

But now he's a fine prince.

Shipwreck in the Sea Dragon incident. A massive civil unrest engulfed in the Imperial Capital.

They seem to have grown Julio.

"My life depended on it in the Imperial City."It was the result of desperate efforts.But not this time. "

“I know. I am the one desperate. [M]If you join hands with a kingdom that cuts off the saintly lady, you will all suffer the same consequences in our principality.I think it's an alliance with the Empire that needs to be taken. ”

"Thank goodness. It saved me the trouble of persuading you."But the situation is serious. After all, I'm late.Many of the principalities are princely.The information sent out by the kingdom's envoys is against the Empire.As a result, the number of people on the other side is increasing.If we don't fight him, His Majesty will be pushed away. "

"Rest assured, you've already spoken to many young nobles.Many of the younger generations think they should be empires. "

Giulio speaks fervently.

I buy enthusiasm, but enthusiasm alone cannot win.

The old generation is the generation that has dragged the Duchy to this day.Has a proven track record and therefore has influence.

The younger generation is the generation that will pull the duchy from now on.It has no track record and therefore has no influence.

There is momentum and a new way of thinking.But that alone doesn't keep people coming.

It's rare for someone to be able to look ahead and move.

They move first because they can predict, but those who don't see ahead don't understand their movements, and they don't understand if they're accounted for.

They understand when the problem is approaching.

For example, when the kingdom tried to use the duke like a pawn.

They will make noise.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

That's why we need to move now.

“Moving conservative people is hard work.They have their justification, which is supported by their experience so far.Because of that, I think the situation will remain the same.Of course, that's what happens sometimes.But there are fewer things in the world that don't change. "

"Does the voice of the younger generation change your mind...?"

"It won't change." Young people with no track record are underestimated as young people by nature.The voice of those who are understated cannot be heard.So the first thing you do is admit it. "

That's where the prince is hunted down.

The powerful aristocrat scorns the prince because he is regarded as weak.

A mighty king, such as they silently obeyed, would not have done this.

Of course, in that case, it was against the Empire, depending on the Prince's ideas.

Some things are good and some things are bad.

Because the situation is confusing, there is room for intervention.

Marcel, the kingdom's messenger, is thinking the same thing.

"I have no choice but to do my own merit..."

“It's one hand, but there's an easier way.”

“What is that?”

"Let a meritorious person be your guardian."Ideally, your father is in a painful position, so maybe someone from another ministry would be the best. "

"If that's the case... I have a feeling about it alone"

“Surprising. Who is it?”

If this happens, you will be drawn in by the other party.

To do this, various small craftsmanship is required.

Seize weaknesses, show profits, or try to preach our legitimacy in head-to-head battles.

"If you don't need it, I'll help you..."

"Count Adornat, a meritorious minister, is somewhat more neutral than the kingdom.I'm pretty close to my son. ”

"If I can pull it in, it's my aim..."

This proxy war between the Empire and the Kingdom is taking place only in the heart of the Principality.

The aristocrats on the periphery are not involved.

They are the Duke of Rondine and the Empire.Because of the proximity of each country's borders, we cannot afford to do such a thing.

Without a hand, we were going to move the Southern Border Guard to involve the Empire's border aristocrats.

If the Imperial Army does the exercises, the atmosphere of hostility to the Empire will flow among the peripheral aristocrats.

The question is whether the garrison will move as I think it will, but the garrison has an uncle.

If my uncle and I ask for it, he'll give us an exercise.

“How trustworthy is that son?”

"I trust you... but if you're worried, will you meet me?"

"That's right. Gather someone close to you."If you can trust me, I'll think of it as one hand. "

"Is it just one hand...?"

"It's not a bad thing to prepare for."Finne is already on her way to Rondine.As long as Rondine's support is attached, the situation will turn upside down.Until then, do not let it come out by force.That's what we have to do. "

The bigger our forces, the harder it will be to hit them with force.

We need to create that situation first.

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Next day.

Julio introduced me to two friends.

"Your Highness Arnold, this is my dear friend."

They were introduced to a big boy and a small boy.They were both in their mid-teens.

One step forward was a big boy.

"My name is Oskar di Adornato. It's a pleasure to meet His Highness."

"Are you the son of Count Adornat?"Doesn't the Count seem to have made his position clear?Are you sure you're okay to see us? "

“My father and I are different.However, I believe that we can eventually achieve the same aspirations. ”

I see. How about you?

I turn my gaze to the boy who was laughing in love behind me.

With a cat's back, he can see through his lovely laugh.

I'm probably not good at building relationships.

"My name is Raul Di Pinto... the Pinto family has been protecting the borders of the Empire for years..."

"You don't have to explain that to Lord Arnold."Can't you say something better? "

Well, that's what I know for sure.

I'll look into that.

Raul shrunk to Oskar's words.

Raul called out gently to Julio.

"Raul, your highness won't be mad at me like this."

"Yes, yes..."

It must be like looking at yourself once.

Julio's attitude was gentle.

Lord Arnold, are you thinking of my father's withdrawal?

Well, I've been thinking about it, but before I do that, I was wondering if you guys could be trusted.

“I don't imitate myself to betray my son.I am a friend who has vowed to walk together. ”

"Ah, well... so am I."

"If you don't betray me, say it!"It's important! You used to say it was the same as me, didn't you? "

Raul shrank again from Oskar's reprimand.

Apparently, the relationship between the two was not good.

"I'll see if I can trust you."But I don't know you well enough to know, and Prince Julio has full confidence in you.I want you to know that. "

“Of course, thank you for having me here.”

"I, thank you..."

I aim at Giulio and let them go.

"Now... Finn, what did you see?"

Finn, who was hiding as an escort, emerged from the shadows.

However, he had a troubled expression on his face.

"I'm just a knight..."

It must be really troublesome when there's a regular first-person person like when we met.

While smiling bitterly at Finn, he called out to the other guard.

How about Captain Lars?

I like it, but I think people who can talk in public are better.

That's a good answer.

"I don't want to say anything out of the ordinary."

"When I'm in trouble, it seems like I should give you back this way, right, Finn?"

"It's going to be a study..."

Lars is right in his opinion.

Oskar has what he is.

That's why you can speak confidently in public.Even if it was the prince of the Empire.

Raul, on the other hand, looked like he didn't have it.

Usually, those kinds of people are prone to flushing.

"May I ask your Highness' opinion?"

"You might say something bad about your friend?"

I can't help it.

"It's all about being an adult.In conclusion, I don't know.That's why I'm going to give it a try. "

That's why I laughed.