The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 185
Dirty tricks (3)
“Although the Galder Plains were once the land of Esteban, there was a longer period in the supreme history when they were part of the Federation Empire.”
Under everyone’s gaze, the nervous Countess Esula began to chatter as she pleased.
“Furthermore, it is… … .”
“stop.”
“yes?”
And the king opened his mouth and stopped it.
Count Esula asked in confusion.
“majesty?”
“It’s a shame to get straight to the point in a place like this.”
“That, that is… … .”
The relationship between the two countries was too tense to be called ‘this kind of place’.
Above all, wasn’t the topic of conversation just about taking away huge profits?
‘Damn, are you being so relaxed?’
But Count Esula was not in a position to say anything.
Especially since the initiative in the talks is not in his hands.
“What Your Majesty desires is… … .”
“Let’s start with a quick drink. I have something prepared in case we have a secret guest.”
“……All right.”
I nod reluctantly.
For now, it was best not to go against his wishes.
Because the end of this meeting was like holding one’s own neck.
‘I’ll see if I can still be as relaxed as I am now after the talks are over.’
That was all I could do to relieve my inner frustration.
But he didn’t know.
The fact that the King of Esteban hated things the most were beating around the bush and being bothered.
* * *
The initially tense atmosphere loosened up somewhat when the prepared drinks came out.
Even the counts of the empire were dazzled by the priceless items.
Thanks to this, the count, who had been on guard the whole time, gradually became drunk and began to enjoy the situation.
It may have been decided from the moment I took my first drink.
“It looks like it’s not enough. Tell them to bring me another bottle.”
“Ke, ke ahem! I don’t know where to put myself in the face of Your Majesty’s grace.”
“That’s right.”
I shrugged and waved my hand.
It seemed as if he hadn’t even noticed that a bitter sneer was creeping onto his face.
“It’s okay now.”
But, before George, who had received the signal, brought the alcohol, the old wizard, who had been quietly observing the situation like a shadow, moved faster.
“I don’t think there’s any need to delay any longer.”
“The mind control is over.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Operations so secret that even those sensitive to magic cannot sense them.
From the moment he arrived here, he had been eroding Count Esula’s spirit.
“Hoo.”
As evidence, Count Esula’s eyes were clouded, as if she was under the influence of drugs rather than alcohol.
I slowly crossed my legs and checked the bastard’s condition.
“It looks so hard to tell the difference between the two. Is this mind control?”
“Originally, it would not be easy to achieve this level of perfect control. As I said before, controlling the mind is influenced by the subject’s mental power.”
“As expected, it means that giving alcohol was effective.”
“Yes.”
The corners of my mouth went up as I finished pouring the last drop of alcohol.
It was only natural that this was also part of the design.
“It is impossible for an envoy from a foreign country to not drink the wine offered by the king. I had him drink the wine to eliminate even a single variable, but I didn’t know it would be this effective.”
“This is the first time I have experienced such perfect success.”
“Of course the magic effect won’t be broken.”
“It probably won’t be solved unless the priest gets involved or dies.”
“Hoo.”
Since there is no way that the Federation Empire, which is at odds with the Holy Empire, would have a priest, this means that the possibility is nil.
By the way, mind control… … .
Since it was my first time seeing it in person, I felt intrigued.
“How do I get him to open his mouth?”
“It can be opened easily if the caster controls his magical power.”
Wooooow-
As the old wizard snapped his fingers, the magical power that had encroached upon the bastard’s brain began to move.
“I created the impression that it was a comfortable atmosphere, like drinking with colleagues. No one would even think that there was anything strange about giving out any information.”
“I see.”
To put it simply, it would feel like drawing on a blank sheet of paper.
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It meant that you could adjust your mind to suit the situation at any time.
Now I fully understand how to use mind control.
“Countess Esula.”
“… … Big, what’s going on?”
“Tell me about the current situation in the Federal Empire. What happened after the Fourth Prince came to power?”
“… … .”
Intelligence beyond the now completely closed borders.
In a way, it was the most important information, so George, who was bringing drinks, also listened. Then, the guy started talking, waving his hands with blurry eyes.
“4th Prince… …! No, that bastard is a bloodthirsty demon! Since he came to power, most of the nobles have been executed, and the palace has become a no man’s land!”
“What percentage of nobles were executed?”
“It’s close to 60%.”
“hmm.”
60%. No matter how you look at it, it wasn’t a normal number for people to die in a civil war. If it were normal, it wouldn’t have been strange if the country had been overthrown or just collapsed.
Yet the fact that it had the power to turn things around seemed to symbolize how strong the Federal Empire was.
I nodded slowly.
“The opposition from the nobles must have been severe. So they must have killed all those who opposed it.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
It was quite different from what happened in Esteban.
The reason there was no opposition from the nobles when I removed the rotten roots of the Second Prince faction was because I had sufficient achievements and justification.
But this guy is the complete opposite.
By killing all who opposed him even a little, he did not create a situation where there would be any resistance, and if anyone tried to oppose him, he killed them as well.
terror.
He literally wielded the ‘power’ he possessed as a weapon.
And the source of that ‘power’ is… … .
“The Black Magician Army.”
“… … .”
The old wizard quietly bit his lip.
But that wasn’t what mattered now.
“Then what is your real purpose for coming here and targeting the Mithril mines?”
I asked with more confidence than ever before.
That was the most fundamental question.
‘It’s strange when you think about it.’
No matter how much they resented the Mithril mines that had been built in Esteban, they could not have been unaware that demanding their return was nothing more than a tantrum.
It was something that would be condemned internationally, and it was also a given that it would not fall into their hands.
‘Especially the 4th Prince, it’s even stranger when you think about his actions.’
You took action even though you knew it wouldn’t work?
The fact that they sent a delegation to Esteban in such a way meant that they had other goals in mind.
Otherwise, this series of events would not have been explained.
The moment he thought that, Count Esula muttered in a low voice.
“… …because the outcome of the return doesn’t matter.”
“It doesn’t matter, Ra.”
“This return of the Galder Plains is something we can accept or not. If we could get the mines back, that would be the best thing in itself… … .”
If you refuse to return it.
“Because they plan to instigate a war against Esteban by instigating neighboring countries.”
“… … !”
The eyes of the old wizard and George, who were listening to the story, opened wide.
But I, who had anticipated all of this, could only mutter softly.
“They were trying to use the neighboring countries. Geographically speaking, they were trying to use Madra.”
“Seo, were you expecting this?”
“That goes without saying.”
I nodded at George’s bewildered voice.
Just as I tried to weaken their power, the Fourth Prince will also try to weaken the power of our ally, the Holy Empire.
Human resources available for war are limited.
In that case, the sooner we can bring down Esteban, the less damage we will suffer in the subsequent war with the Holy Empire.
“It’s obvious what that guy is thinking.”
The corners of my mouth went up darkly.
George, who was watching the scene, hardened his expression and asked.
“… … Are you okay? I don’t think a war with a neighboring country will be difficult, but it will be difficult if we get caught.”
“There is no problem.”
“Have you thought about anything?”
“You are stating the obvious.”
If you know the whole plan, you just have to respond accordingly.
As it has been so far.
It meant that even the variables could be deleted one by one.
Above all… … .
“You shouldn’t waste the gifts you prepared for them.”
Yes, everything I have prepared so far has been a gift for the Federal Empire.
Things to crush and destroy them.
I couldn’t present those precious elements first.
Bam-!
“Ugh, ugh!”
I covered Count Esula’s face with my hand and sneered.
“I would like to kill you guys who came here on your own feet right now, but unfortunately, I cannot do that because you still have some use left.”
“Ugh!”
“The talks are over. Go back. I will send someone to pick you up at the border.”
“Oh, no!”
Then the bastard started struggling and screaming.
“If I go back like this, I will definitely be killed by the Emperor! Even if it doesn’t matter to him if I don’t get my money back, it doesn’t matter to me!”
“So you’re saying that if you don’t come up with the best plan, you’ll die.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Don’t worry.”
“yes…….”
I brought my lips to his ear and slowly raised the corners of my mouth.
“Your death will not be in vain.”
“… … !”
That was the end.
The old wizard waved his hand, causing the bastard’s mind to change, and he nodded with unfocused eyes before walking out of the conference room.
George, who was watching the scene, shrugged his shoulders.
“Then I will send Count Esula to the border to meet you.”
“hmm.”
As George followed the Count, he was suddenly holding an artifact of an unfamiliar shape in his hand.
* * *
Countess Esula knelt and bowed her head.
But doing so did not mean that I could avoid this situation.
“So, you’re saying that they refused to return ownership of the Galder Plains?”
“Yes, that’s right, Your Majesty.”
It wouldn’t have been a bad idea to start a war and weaken their power, but if they had just brought the Mithril mines, it would have led to a much greater decrease in their power.
Knowing that fact, it was named the ‘best option’, but in the end, Count Esula, who was sent as a delegation, achieved nothing.
“Not only did I give you the Galder Plains, I didn’t even get it back… … .”
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty… … .”
“Then I guess I’ll have to pay the price for the sins I couldn’t repay with my life.”
“… … !”
Kwajik!
Kwajik!
“Kkaaaaaaah!”
Count Esula’s body began to twist and turn, then bend into angles that should not occur naturally.
The nobles glared at the deformed and cruel appearance.
No, to be precise, you are not ‘allowed’ to avoid eye contact.
dump-
“Clean it up.”
“yes.”
The atmosphere of Daejeon has become cold and settled.
As the corpse was finally removed, the Emperor’s bitter smile deepened.
“So now all that’s left is to choose a car.”
“… … .”
“Tell Madra to formally declare war on them.”
“I will obey your orders.”
The nobleman who received the order quickly ran out to Daejeon.
He moved faster than ever before, fearing that the sparks might fly to him.
and.
Wiggle-
Suddenly, a secretive presence was felt from the corpse of Count Esula that the warlocks were dragging away.
It began to stir from the corpse’s head and then began to melt into thin air.
horsepower!
Surprisingly, the magic power of the Archmage, which should have disappeared as the distance increased, was still maintained!
“… … .”
“… … .”
But the warlocks failed to detect this.
Because there was no way a mere warlock could detect the magical power wielded by a wizard of a far higher level.
