Episode 140
So, on September 9th, 436th year of the continental calendar.
The ‘Union of Kingdoms’ was launched on the continent.
A union of five kingdoms, excluding the Tulcan Empire.
As Jack intended, the continent was divided into hardliners, moderates, and a union of kingdoms.
In this way, the three-way battle took place, and the Tulcan Empire was no longer able to exert much influence over other kingdoms.
In other words, the situation across the continent has entered a ‘calm state’.
Tem-Samit Ismael, returning home, recalled the issue he had been thinking about even during the meeting.
‘I can’t even catch you. Who the hell are you?’
Ishmael was reminded of the shabby old Mazar Teslan.
‘His appearance in the conference room was nothing more than a parrot reciting a story he had heard from someone beforehand. Who on earth is that guy moving around like that?’
Ishmael, who had returned to his homeland, sat on his throne and slowly stretched out his body.
‘Come to think of it, the key figures of the Continental Battlefield recently moved to the Teslan Kingdom. It’s under the pretext of a business visit, but it’s sloppy. Even the leader, Roland Lynch, is accompanying them to handle such matters? That’s interesting. Roland Lynch must have been in a hurry, too. In other words, there was something in Teslan that brought the key figures of the battlefield, including the leader, together… … Did the Continental Battlefield know about this dark secret that was moving the continent?’
The chances of knowing, I guarantee you, are less than 1%.
Tem-Samit was confident enough that he would bet his life on that probability if asked.
Ishmael, slouched on the throne, slowly stroked his beard.
‘Based on the current situation, there is someone in the Teslan Kingdom who is connected to this mastermind. If it weren’t for that reason, Roland wouldn’t be accompanying them. Let’s see again. It is certain that the mastermind intended to form an alliance. There is no way I didn’t know. It was too blatant. I will bring the entire continent to a standstill… … After doing that, what on earth are you planning to prepare? Teslan Kingdom, Teslan… … .’
Dark curtain.
It’s not like there wasn’t anyone who had guessed.
First of all, he is the son and crown prince of Mazar Teslan.
The first thing that comes to mind is a man named Aspard Teslan or Agares Teslan.
I had a quick glance at him once, but his discretion is better than that of the current King of Teslan.
But the crown prince is only a candidate. And the least likely one at that.
An old man with white hair appears in Ishmael’s mind.
‘Rommel Einhard Assenble.’
The Magyar king was nothing more than a puppet.
In Tem-Samit Ismael’s judgment, Rommel Einhard Assenble’s current position in the Kingdom of Teslan is that of King, and even more so.
There is some basis to it.
Although he is said to be staying as the president in a limited space called Tesla Academy, strictly speaking, there is a magic tower inside the academy.
An organization of all wizards in the kingdom.
The head of that group, Ma Top-ju, became the Master, and that Master is now the president’s closest aide.
What’s more, Rommel held the position of Duke for a whopping 50 years.
How many nobles were there who did not receive favors from Rommel, who was active in politics for 50 years?
I guarantee you it won’t even be a single digit number.
His influence is greater than that of the king.
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That’s for sure.
A powerful figure who holds two masters and thousands of wizards in his hands.
‘It’s fun. It’s really fun.’
A smile appears on my lips.
A smile that can’t be hidden.
‘But the way things have turned out now is neither Rommel’s way nor the Crown Prince’s way.’
That’s clear.
Because those two are politicians after all and have a lot to lose.
It’s simple.
People in such positions create loopholes when they do something and also create situations where they are not suspected.
Because that’s how they live.
That’s why the words plot and scheme exist.
But looking at this move now, there is no conspiracy.
Just like a ‘warrior’ and an ‘assassin’, he killed, destroyed, and burned efficiently.
Just like that, I made it like this, so if you have any thoughts, just react.
It seems like he’s saying something like that.
This is neither Rommel’s way nor the Crown Prince’s way.
To be precise, it is not the politician’s way.
So, the word possibility is used to specify Rommel and the Crown Prince… … .
Suddenly, Tem-Samit realized.
‘I’ve changed, too.’
Maybe it’s because I sit in the king’s seat and do politics, but I keep thinking about the word ‘possibility’.
He chuckled and ended up laughing.
Since when have I been thinking like this?
My intuition as a warrior screams.
Regardless of the possibility or whatever, there is definitely a third party that created this situation.
That’s the most important thing.
‘What on earth is there in that tiny kingdom that makes it so full of talented people?’
Tem-Samit was a warrior and worshipped strength.
That power did not discriminate between things like desk work or knowledge.
If fists are considered strength, then he is a man who thinks that using schemes is also strength, so right now, he was truly happy.
‘A mastermind who plays with the entire continent… … He has no hesitation or worries in his actions. He’s arrogant. I like his arrogance. On top of that, he’s also quite bad-tempered.’
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Seriously, I’ve always wanted to meet you.
‘I guess I should pay attention to Tesla.’
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Martega, the capital of the Tulcan Empire.
In the vast, expansive palace there, a man was walking down a corridor.
Although I was walking at a leisurely pace, I could feel the heavy weight with each step I took.
Wearing a dragon robe, with long hair and distinct facial features.
Despite being dressed, her well-proportioned body was firm in itself and had an intimidating presence that made the viewer bow their head.
He’s even handsome.
Crown Prince of the Tulcan Empire.
Iskandar Tulkan.
A man follows behind him, matching his stride.
Iskandar asked.
“Is your arm feeling better?”
“… … Yes, Your Majesty. It’s fine.”
Although he was the crown prince, strictly speaking he was not the current emperor.
However, the man was calling the crown prince to his majesty.
As if he believed he would naturally become emperor.
The crown prince asked the man.
“Did you find it?”
There was no subject or object, but the man listening could tell what it meant.
“I’m sorry. I couldn’t find the dragon, the masked man, or the woman, or anyone else.”
The man slowly stroked one of her arms as he spoke.
It’s an arm that was cleanly cut off a while ago, but was reattached while drinking the potion like water.
Several weeks had passed since then, but the incident was still vivid in the man’s mind.
A man wearing a mask.
Height: about 170cm.
The voice was soft.
As if it were a child’s voice.
But there’s no way that person is a child.
The man thought.
The guy wearing the mask must have used forgery magic.
Also, the man has been dreaming about it ever since that day.
I had a dream about my arm being cut off by a monster that dyed my entire body.
It was a dream that the word nightmare fit so well.
The man gritted his teeth.
The pride of being the strongest prosecutor on the continent was shattered long ago.
At that moment, the crown prince stops walking and slowly turns his head.
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“Beckerman.”
“… … Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Are you upset?”
“……no.”
The crown prince smiles faintly.
“How about taking a vacation for a few days?”
Beckermann’s head, which had been bowed, suddenly rose.
“It doesn’t seem like it’s possible to return to work right away, since you’ve only just come to your senses. So, take a few days off. Do some sightseeing.”
Beckerman shook his head.
That won’t do.
That won’t work.
“I am Your Majesty’s sword. How could I leave my position?”
“A sword… … I need a strong sword, not a broken one.”
“… … .”
“Go to the Steel Mountains.”
Beckerman’s expression changes strangely.
“Steel… … Are you talking about the mountain range?”
“There is someone there who is presumed to be a ‘dragon’.”
“… … .”
“I will give you five masters including Merengues. Go and catch the dragon.”
Beckerman slowly raised his head.
The crown prince smiling affectionately.
He slowly strokes Beckerman’s shoulder.
“I also regained my broken pride there.”
“your majesty…….”
“At that level, it wouldn’t be awkward to call it a vacation, right? Right?”
Beckerman wasn’t stupid.
“Again, are you trying to experiment?”
Iskandar said with a smiling face.
“I had no intention of stopping the experiment in the first place. That’s why I sent some of the Masters out into the world. I guess it’s because they were lying in bed for a few weeks, so the news is very late.”
“… … .”
“And this time, I plan to conduct the experiment independently, without anyone knowing.”
The crown prince’s words were short.
It was short, but Beckerman could understand what was being said.
“Do you think someone on the committee has leaked information about the site’s laboratory?”
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“It’s possible, but I can’t be sure.”
“then…….”
“Another third party may have appeared, or someone may have betrayed us. There are many possibilities. But that’s as far as it goes.”
“… … .”
“It’s been four years.”
Beckerman raised his head.
“We have to complete all preparations within four years.”
It’s finished… … .
This time again, there was a lot implied, but the conclusion was simple.
To become emperor right away.
The 29-year-old crown prince had enormous ambitions.
Unification of the continent.
It’s not just about having ambitions, it’s about having the ability to make those ambitions a reality.
There is only one thing he lacks.
It is ‘time’.
“When I ascend to the throne, I need to have the continent’s strongest swordsman by my side. I don’t need a dog with its tail tucked in. So don’t betray my trust.”
In this situation, there was only one thing Becker could say.
“… … I will follow your orders, Your Majesty.”
The crown prince’s gaze turned to the painting hanging on the wall.
A natural smile appeared on the crown prince’s lips as he looked at the overly realistic painting of a man in plate armor standing alone on a ground made of blood with his back to the sunset.
Beckerman suddenly wondered.
“May I ask what the committee will do?”
The crown prince spoke without taking his eyes off the painting.
“What was the reason for creating the committee in the first place?”
“… … It is check and balance and conflict.”
To divide each kingdom, and through that division to divert the attention of the moderates, and at the same time to keep all the kingdoms in check.
That’s why the Crown Prince created the committee.
“But now?”
“The Council became a nominal body, and the five kingdoms became a federation called the Union of Kingdoms.”
Crown Prince Iskandar slowly raised his head.
His gaze was directed toward the painting, but his deep eyes were looking farther into the distance.
“Man pursues profit, and the times pursue man.”
“… … .”
“The human desire for profit is greater than we think. Those who were once blinded by that desire have become a new force that checks ‘me’?”
Iskandar burst into laughter again, this time as if he was enjoying himself.
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“The first time is hard, the second time is easy. Even if they unite as one, there will be cracks everywhere. In fact, things have gotten easier.”
Iskandar saw through the essence.
Kingdom Union.
The cause is good, and the attempt is good.
If they had not created an organization called the Committee with the bait of immortality and recruited kings and high-ranking nobles from other kingdoms, they would have been quite a threatening force.
But not now.
Three kings who had once betrayed their faith and were willing to sell their country for personal desires moved from the Council to the Union of Kingdoms.
Many high-ranking nobles who had acted in the same manner as those three kings also migrated to the Union of Kingdoms.
They are the ones who would be shaken once more if the same bait was offered, so this alliance of kingdoms is nothing more than a time-wasting organization that looks good on the outside but is completely rotten and decaying on the inside.
“They will divide themselves and fall apart.”
Or, it could bring down ‘someone’.
Iskandar did not say those words out loud.
Because things turned out to be a lot more fun than I thought.
Beckerman asks Iskandar:
“… … Are you so sure?”
Iskandar turned his head.
“Would you like to make a bet with me?”
A look of confidence.
Beckerman was inwardly amazed at the sight that seemed to be bathed in light.
