The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 142
Nightmare (4)
“Geological Society?”
“… … Was there something like that?”
The inside of Daejeon suddenly became chaotic.
Geology was something completely new to the aristocrats.
Strictly speaking, it wasn’t just the nobles. For those leading ordinary lives, the very name geology was unfamiliar.
“Quiet.”
I waved my hand to silence the nobles and looked at the so-called ’employee’.
“So, what does the Geological Society do?”
“Although we mainly focus on agricultural land development and analysis, we are primarily specialized in comparing and researching soil components.”
“hmm……!”
“Development and analysis of agricultural land… … .”
Some nobles frowned.
On the other hand, Count Saturn’s eyes sparkled as if he had seized an opportunity.
“Your Majesty, do you plan to farm the land where the dwarves live?”
Development into agricultural land.
It was no different from the words that gave strength to the preceding theory of dance.
It means that it is too worthless to be packaged as ‘useful’.
But at that moment,
“I must have told you to keep quiet.”
“… … .”
As soon as my voice left my mouth, the temperature inside the battle began to cool down.
Of course, it wasn’t a mistake.
The nobles’ eyes widened, doubting themselves as if they had heard wrong, and Viscount Saturn began to sweat coldly as he felt an invisible energy weighing down on his whole body.
It was a cohesive murderous intent that could even force the actions of others… … .
Gooooo-
Gulp.
The inside of Daejeon has become so quiet that you can even hear the sound of people swallowing their saliva.
I was completely crushed by the opponent I had thought of as prey just a moment ago.
Having instilled in the nobles a sense of ‘warning’ that they should not act rashly, I looked at the association staff again, feeling satisfied with the silence.
The employee looked around the suddenly quiet interior with a puzzled look, then quickly nodded.
“The important thing isn’t the farmland. You said you were comparing and studying the soil components?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“That means that if there is a control group, something inherent in that land can be revealed. And… … I remember that there was an item I had requested from you.”
Swish-
My fingers flicked briefly.
“Show it so that all the nobles can see it.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Choreuk-
The association staff member took ‘something’ out of his bag and unfolded it.
It is an official document that proves that the results of comparing the components of the two soils are the same.
It was the same thing I had shown my father a long time ago.
Of course, the nobles watching from afar had no way of knowing what it was.
however.
“Zoom in.”
“I will obey your orders.”
It would be different if you had the power of a wizard.
Wooooow-
Soon, all eyes were focused on it as it appeared in the air… …
It didn’t take long for the nobles to read the document.
“… … .”
To be exact, I should say I read it.
It would have been enough to understand just one sentence that immediately caught my eye.
“… … Is there a mine that is exactly the same as the control group on that land?”
“You don’t need to know the details of what this is. Just remember that it proves the usefulness of the Galder Plains.”
okay.
The fact that some kind of development was taking place there, hidden under strict security.
At least it will be enough to show the evidence here.
At that moment.
The gate of Daejeon opened, and a cart carrying something appeared from there.
“Oh, no, those!”
A huge quantity of turquoise ingots.
The sight of it reflecting the light was both splendid and beautiful, as if it was floating above the heavens.
Ironically, it took the nobles a long time to recognize that singular brilliance.
Perhaps it was natural, since this was the first time he had seen so much at once.
“… … Mithril?”
I washed my eyes and checked again, and it was Mithril.
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Those were refined ingots, dozens… no, hundreds at most.
“……oh my god.”
Only then were the nobles able to straighten out their dazed minds and finally realize the existence of the control group and the ‘mine’ that had been made public.
“There… … there was a mithril mine in the Galderd Plains… … .”
There is a saying that when a person is too surprised, their body becomes stiff.
That was exactly the situation right now.
Because no one who looked at it could move their body in this situation.
And then I began to open my mouth, leisurely touching the objects in the cart that had come near.
“It seems like the theory of dance that you guys are talking about has lost its meaning.”
“… … .”
“Yes, there was a mithril mine in the Galder Plains that had not yet been discovered. And the royal family had been receiving refined mithril from the dwarves.”
“… … A mithril mine?”
“That kind of thing… could… be possible… .”
The nobles muttered blankly. The expressions on the faces of the nobles of the Second Prince faction were particularly spectacular.
The look of not believing what one is seeing.
It was because all their actions, which were intended to attack and discuss the usefulness of the land, ended up being useless.
No, rather, it’s like the opposite happened.
‘Well, it may be because the existence of the Mithril Mine itself is shocking.’
It’s an attack and a blow.
At least for now, you’ll be so surprised that you won’t even realize it.
At that moment, one of the nobles of the First Prince faction, who had barely come to his senses, opened his mouth.
“Your Majesty, did you know from the beginning that there was a mithril mine there?”
“If you’re not a god, you wouldn’t know that there’s a mine in a foreign land you’ve never even seen.”
“Then that is… … .”
“The dwarves discovered it.”
I shrugged.
It was a lie cleverly hidden within the truth. If they had known from the beginning, it would have been like giving the Federal Empire a justification.
I have already discussed this with the association staff.
“Well, then isn’t it a consequential benefit?”
And then a scream, like a tantrum, burst out from Count Saturn.
As my gaze turned there, the guy continued to speak passionately, waving his arms.
“If the mithril mines had not been discovered there by chance, the land would still have remained useless!”
“So the work at the Mithril mine was purely a matter of luck?”
“That’s right! That means the problem of His Majesty’s decision being arbitrary doesn’t go away!”
“I see.”
The land that was thought to be useless was actually a land full of gold.
So now you’re saying you’re going to nitpick?
Even in this situation where there was nowhere to retreat, it seems like he found a reason to throw himself into it… … Well, it seems like his head is working.
but.
“So what’s the big deal?”
“… … .”
“My decision gave birth to the Mithril Mine, and using the dwarves’ technology, I was able to create refined Mithril of perfect quality.”
“That, that is… … .”
Words like “results” and “sounding good” are just words created for the convenience of those in power.
Even if you cover it up with dirt, that great achievement will not disappear.
“And all of this was achieved solely by my own hands.”
… … Yes. That was the result.
Make Esteban’s future prosperous.
Also, the result will be one that will give us a ‘competitive edge’ that other countries do not have.
“At least the process of achieving that glory won’t be important.”
Because the difficult process will not justify or comfort the loser’s words.
I looked at Count Saturn and gave him my final advice.
“It would be good to keep in mind that all glory is proven and remains only through results.”
“… … .”
“If you have nothing more to say, let’s move on to the next agenda.”
My eyes, looking at the pocket watch in my arms, became cold and sank.
“After all, it looks like you guys have prepared a lot.”
* * *
As the prepared attack of conversion actually made the glory of the 1st Prince stand out.
The subsequent hearings dragged on and on, boringly.
Since the rest was nothing more than a clever exaggeration of the truth, they were no longer eager to attack.
As a result, what was left was the self-destruction of the Second Prince faction.
Step by step step by step-
“… … .”
I quietly left the palace while the nobles were distracted by disappointment and Mithril.
Before I knew it, silence and darkness had descended outside the window.
But I felt like someone was following me.
“Have you anything to say, Duke William?”
“You recognize this old man without even looking back… … This is really surprising.”
I turned around and looked at the man following me.
The uncle of the 2nd prince and the center of the 2nd prince faction.
And the lynx that dares to aim for the throne behind Albedo.
… … The Duke of William’s appearance was briefly hidden in the moonlight through the crack in the window.
“Your Majesty, do you remember? It’s been five years since we last spoke like this.”
“I didn’t know.”
“That can’t be helped. No one would necessarily remember something that happened five years ago.”
… …unless something catches your eye about the movement.
The desire that was coiled inside was clearly revealed. He didn’t even think about hiding it.
But I opened my mouth without showing it.
“What’s the matter?”
“Haha, I just came to see your face today.”
“I see.”
In that moment, a small murderous intent stirred and made my fingertips move. I had been trying to reach out without thinking.
Of course, that was only for a moment.
If we kill him here, it will have repercussions on a whole other level than killing Asus or any other noble.
Besides, even trying to get them to ‘move’ on purpose would be useless.
‘I must always have a cause.’
… … That’s right.
Because I will be able to ascend to the throne without hesitation, even if I cut down those who block my path.
So killing the guy was the next thing to happen.
I turned around again and turned my back on the guy.
“If you have no business, let’s go back now.”
“Yes, I understand. Sorry to interrupt your busy schedule.”
Of course, there was no need for further conversation.
… …
Step by step step by step-
When the first prince who had left was no longer visible.
Duke William’s expression became distorted like a demon.
“… … Yes, so there was something he kept hidden until the very end.”
Mithril mine.
Perhaps, if the 2nd prince faction had not moved, it might never have been revealed.
I guess it was certain, considering the way the first prince had looked since Asus died.
Of course, there is a high possibility that even the excuse that the dwarf discovered was false.
“All glory is proven only by the results.”
Those were really good words.
These were words that touched my heart and remained deep in my mind.
So much so that he actually surprised himself.
“… … But I think you’re mistaken about something.”
The light of glory is bound to go out someday.
And the fact that countless glorious histories will flow after that.
Cadduk-
A drop of blood began to drip from between the peacock’s lips.
“The bright sunlight of the day lasts only for a moment.”
One day, a nightmare called moonlight will come along with the dark night.
Esteban too.
… … And, in this kingdom too.
Because he was the one who would soon restore justice to this land and bring new glory to Esteban.
“… … In the end, it seems like we have no choice but to resort to a last resort.”
There was no turning back.
Before even this confused public sentiment turns its back on him.
