< Episode 228. Emperor >
The non-gong sales began.
Many people had already gathered in the hall of the imperial palace and were waiting in their seats.
“I heard His Highness Cloche made the biggest contribution this time?”
“Because you were stirring things up from the beginning of the war. “There is no feat that can compare to capturing an enemy Auror Master.”
“I heard that there are quite a few hidden contributors. “The people who have contributed the most in the order in which their names are called later, so let’s wait and see.”
Among those gathered at the imperial palace, there were some who did not participate in the war.
This was the case for the nobles who were far from the north, and most of them were unable to leave their positions due to the suddenly formed alliance of kingdoms in the southwest.
“It’s a good day.”
The Duke of Khajaf, one of the central nobles who did not go to war, was sitting in the seat with the best view, waiting for the event to begin soon.
He was able to participate in the event with peace of mind because he had already personally determined the rewards to be given to those who had made meritorious contributions through discussions with the emperor.
“His Majesty Kazaf.”
However, someone suddenly approached him and whispered softly.
“What’s going on? “I would have told you not to come in here without permission.”
“It’s no different, Princess Michaela moved a little while ago.”
“what? To whom?”
“That is······.”
After a brief pause, the subordinate spoke to Kazaf, being careful not to let anyone hear.
“This is Adrias Cromwell.”
“joy. That’s not even funny. “At best, I got caught up with a brat like that?”
“But it is not something to be trifled with. There are already a lot of rumors that Morhaime and Alven are providing support to Cromwell.”
“That’s not true. “It seems the princess made the wrong choice after hearing the rumors about her.”
Even within the pro-emperor faction, factions existed.
The reason was the succession issue, which the emperor rejected.
Since no one has been designated as the crown prince, the situation within the imperial palace has been divided by several members of the royal family, each seeking their own interests.
Among them, Hector Kazaf, who supported the orthodox first prince, Edmund IV, only found the princess’s behavior cute.
“rest of it?”
“No one has made any definite moves yet.”
“i get it. “Go now.”
The intelligence agency’s subordinate quickly disappeared behind him.
Soon, a trumpeter’s fanfare sounded, announcing the emperor’s position.
“You had better not be greedy any more, Adrias Cromwell.”
Hector’s eerie voice was low.
Soon, with the emperor’s appearance, everyone stood up and knelt down on one knee.
“Everyone, please stand up and take your seats again.”
The emperor slumped down on his throne and muttered.
“I’m tired today, so I’ll proceed quickly. “Begin.”
Pooh—!
The trumpet sounded, and the servant next to the emperor shouted in a loud voice.
“A brave knight from Pakrael who was active in the northern battlefield! Sir Benedict, come in!”
Soon, their names were called one by one, and the people who entered were given military honors and major achievements by an attendant on behalf of the emperor, and handed out small medals and rewards.
Contrary to the expectations of the nobles gathered in the hall, the emperor did not directly award anyone but simply looked down with cold eyes and looked very bored.
“How many people are left?”
“There are fifteen people left.”
“I didn’t know there were so many people who came and developed majors to the point where they received awards in person.”
The hall froze cold at the emperor’s cold words.
The emperor, who looked somewhat uncomfortable, rested his chin on the chair and spoke.
“Call the names of everyone at once except the last five.”
“Oh, I understand.”
The nobles whispered about the emperor’s unconventional progress.
However, it soon became quiet as the emperor struck the floor with the sword on his belt.
“Are you dissatisfied?”
His sharp question swept through the audience.
The nobles bowed their heads, unable to answer.
“I’m not saying I won’t compensate you, so why are you making such a fuss? “If you’re dissatisfied with Jim’s treatment, shouldn’t you have chosen a bigger major and made it to the final five?”
“You are right.”
Hector shouted at the top of his voice.
Then the other nobles noticed and shouted along with me.
“You are right, Your Majesty.”
“Yes, yes. I thought you would understand. Then resume again.”
According to the emperor’s order, the servant summoned ten people at once.
And those ten people quickly received medals and left.
“Now there are only those left who are worthy of attention. “Call each person by name.”
“The last stronghold in the North! Marquis Ardi, a chessman who contributed greatly to recapturing the Valley of Wailing, enter!”
As the servant’s words rang, exclamations came from among the nobles.
Since each person’s judgment was different as to who had majored to what extent, the ranking was also the emperor’s choice, and no one could have expected that the Marquis of Ardi ranked 5th in majors.
“Five steps forward.”
“It is an honor, Your Majesty.”
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The emperor himself said:
He then took the paper handed to him by the attendant, read it, and nodded.
“Following my orders, we completely wiped out the remaining northern remnants and even restored the fortress. “You did a great job.”
“no. “I merely carried out Your Majesty’s orders, so all credit goes to Your Majesty.”
“It’s true that you see it that way.”
The audience froze again at the emperor’s arrogant remarks.
However, the emperor, who did not mind such an atmosphere at all, handed the paper with the major written on it back to the attendant and said:
“Anyway, good job. As a reward, I will give you a second-class medal, 15 billion Will, and a royal jewel.”
“Eun is in ruins, Your Majesty.”
While the people were once again surprised by the sudden jump in rewards, the emperor waved his hand.
“Get the prize from outside. “I have to call the next person, so please leave quickly.”
“I understand.”
The next person to enter was Bahat Alven.
After giving his usual greetings and greetings, the conversation ended with only formal words being exchanged.
The progress was so fast for a duke that the people who were with him had cold sweat running down their backs.
“The third place major is Sir Magnor, who protected Borgien. “Come in.”
The leader of the knights of the Borgien family, who protected Borgien during the war, has arrived.
Ironically, Hicksham Borgijen was present and watching.
“Are you Magner Verpalto?”
“It is an honor to meet your Majesty!”
“okay. “I heard you did some hard work on behalf of the little pig who abandoned the territory and ran away, right?”
Magner was momentarily speechless at the emperor’s sudden words.
The nobles also glanced sideways at Hicksham for a moment, and Hicksham looked down at the floor with a red face as if he was about to explode.
“I just did my duty as a knight.”
“Hmm. So that means the little pig sitting over there didn’t do his job?”
“I understand that Count Borguillen went to the imperial palace to request support. To help Borgijen…”
“Are you making fun of me?”
Magner became thoughtful and shook his head.
“I’m not like that at all.”
“Then why are you lying so clearly? “Hicksham, the whole empire knows that that little pig has run away, but I’m blind, is this it?”
“I committed a mortal sin. “Please kill me!”
“Okay, I’ll kill you.”
So-!
In an instant, the sword was pulled from its scabbard and swung.
The audience, unable to catch up with the accident as a series of unconventional incidents continued, was horrified and just stared at the scene.
dump.
Puhwaak——!
Someone’s supply ran out and blood fountains rose to the ceiling.
“Aaaah!”
“iced coffee······.”
The head of Hicksham, who was sitting among the nobles, was missing and blood was gushing out.
“How is it?”
“haha······.”
Magner, who was shaken by the sudden situation, swallowed dryly and nodded.
“My Majesty, I did not know your deep intentions.”
“I guess so. It’s okay if you didn’t know. “More than that, the noble in charge of Borgien has died, so you will be responsible for Borgien from now on.”
“······What do you mean…?”
“Now you are a count. “I have nothing to do now, so go out and get a nobility certificate and go through the formalities.”
“Wow, Hwang Eun is devastated.”
“Oh. And you’ll take care of that little pig’s children. “It makes no sense for such filth to leave a mark on the world.”
Not only Magnus but also the nobles remained silent at the indirect order to destroy the Hicksham family.
“What are you doing? “Why don’t you get out quickly?”
“I will follow your orders.”
“Hello. Clean up that filth. “It’s ugly.”
Everyone looked at the emperor in horror as he spoke so casually about his death.
The change in the emperor’s personality was already quite controversial, but all the nobles were able to confirm it here.
The Emperor has truly changed.
Or maybe he has been hiding his true nature until now.
“You caused a commotion. Anyone who wants to leave, get out. “If you have the courage to be hated by Jim.”
No one dared to stand up when the emperor spoke with a smile.
Even Hector Kazaf, the emperor’s right-hand man and chancellor, was shocked by what had just happened.
“No? Then let’s move on.”
The trembling servant handed me a piece of paper.
The emperor looked at the attendant, narrowed his eyes and accepted the paper.
“Do you want to go out?”
“Oh, no! your majesty!”
“Then stay still. “Why are you shaking so much?”
The emperor soon checked the paper and smiled strangely.
“Hmm…”
“Is there something wrong?”
“Change your major ranking.”
For a moment, everyone was tense at the emperor’s whim once again.
The emperor smiled and said to Hector, who had ranked the majors and rewards together with him.
“Duke Sinclair Cloche! “Come out first!”
“yes! your majesty!”
A huge man came in with a loud voice.
A man with striking eyes and red hair that resembles a lion’s mane.
Unlike the others, he approached the emperor without any signs of fear.
“Hehe. Stop coming closer. “You are too overbearing.”
“haha! “I am very grateful, Your Majesty!”
“okay. “As you also found out, I was pushed out of the top spot for my major.”
“It doesn’t matter. “I got this major while traveling around the northern part of the country to relax my body, so it doesn’t really matter to me.”
“As expected, it’s Muan-gong.”
The emperor smiled and nodded.
“okay. I invite you to have a drink separately. “Is this much compensation enough?”
“This is a great honor for our family, Your Majesty!”
“okay. “Let’s go now.”
That was the end of my time in second place in my major.
Hector, who was watching this, touched his forehead and fought off a pounding headache.
It was clear that Sinclair was ranked first in his major, but looking at the Emperor’s treatment of easily ignoring the doctor’s wishes, one could feel that he did not care at all about the Prime Minister’s own opinions.
“Finally, it’s the last turn. I have a question for all of you gathered here. “Who do you think made the biggest contribution in this war against the barbarians?”
“······.”
The hall was shrouded in silence.
The emperor watched quietly for a moment as if waiting for an answer, but no one spoke.
“Is there no one there? In that case, Jim should ask the Prime Minister. “Who do you think is the Prime Minister?”
Hector wiped the sweat from his forehead as the emperor asked him openly as if he was trying to trick him.
Seeing that he deliberately asked the question after already discussing it with himself and changing the result at will, the meaning was only one.
Are you dissatisfied with Jim’s decision?
“Earl Adrias Cromwell makes sense.”
“okay! Adrias Cromwell! If you’re listening, come in!”
At the emperor’s shout, the door to the hall opened.
And the sound of someone walking was clearly heard, attracting people’s attention.
A slim, muscular body revealed by a black suit, and dark green hair tied up.
And an expressionless face that shows no emotion.
“God, Adrias Cromwell. “I have come at your Majesty’s call.”
Unlike others who trembled in front of the emperor, perfect etiquette was shown.
The scene of just greetings left a strong impression on the nobles present…
“Yes, Lord Cromwell. “Did you get along well with Michaela?”
The emperor looked at Adrias with penetrating eyes, with a smile only on his lips.
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