The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 76
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It was only after a long time that Caravan Zite was able to gather his thoughts.
However, it seemed as if the shock from before had not yet subsided, and he occasionally bit his lip to collect his thoughts.
“You want me to see things more broadly? … … To me?”
It was not that he did not sense the sincerity hidden in the word disappointment. What he had just felt was the emotion of someone who was truly disappointed in himself.
That’s why Caravan Zite was confused. Why was he disappointed in himself? What on earth did he expect? He had no idea what it meant.
The feeling you get when you see a strong opponent who you cannot understand or judge in front of you…
It was a kind of fear.
‘I don’t know. I really don’t know.’
Moreover, the momentum was completely incomprehensible. In my memories just before I was imprisoned, there was absolutely no information about the First Prince.
Rather, there were many comments saying that he was weak, meaning that he was not the type of person to have that kind of momentum.
… … It was at that time that I was organizing my mind, which was becoming increasingly complicated, about the caravan.
dripping-
“Caravan Zite.”
There was a knock on the door and someone came looking for him. And surprisingly, it was the crown prince who had been his long-time friend and the man who had thrown him out.
“… … .”
But he silently gave up his place in front of her. Then, with great effort to swallow his uncomfortable emotions of love and hate, she treated him as the crown prince.
It was neither the affectionate image of the past when they were close friends, nor the sharp feelings they had in prison. The same was true for the crown prince.
“… …Why did you come at a time like this?”
“Duke Zait. I heard you met the First Prince.”
“Yes.”
Perhaps they both knew that this would happen. That’s why there was no more awkwardness. It’s just that what they were here for was the relationship between the crown prince and the duke.
“So, did Prince Esteban return to his homeland?”
“Yes. We have confirmed the magical wave that originated from outside the palace. All of the envoys have returned.”
Caravan Zite, Duke Zite nodded.
In fact, the duke’s body froze momentarily at that question, but he forced himself to twist his neck and answer. To the crown prince, that appearance also seemed questionable.
“What happened?”
“Nothing much. I just had a chat with him.”
“But that just now… … .”
……no.
The crown prince shook his head, not continuing his speech. After all, that wasn’t what was important right now.
“What was the first prince you met like?”
“Depending on what you mean by that, you will get different answers.”
“… … I wonder if he is a trustworthy person.”
He was the one who saved Arendelle and hinted at a plan for the future.
So, as long as they were alive, Arendelle would never betray him and Esteban.
Even so, at least it was related to the Federal Empire. That was why it was necessary to move cautiously.
Duke Zait nodded, understanding the meaning.
“He is a trustworthy man. And he has the ability to do so.”
“I’m sure you know what it means to cooperate with Esteban.”
“Yes, I know. But my opinion remains the same. He is someone I can work with, even if it means turning my back on the Federation Empire.”
“… … .”
The one who knew him best was Caravan Zite, who had indirect contact with him through operations and conversations. So, I couldn’t help but believe him.
“… … That’s right, so if we say it the other way around, it means that we shouldn’t fight with Esteban.”
“He is a man who controls the battlefield that cannot be seen from where he is sitting. From the terrain to the movements of the enemies, to the situation inside Arendelle. It is no exaggeration to say that he knows everything. To be at odds with such a man would only bring trouble to Arendelle.”
It was literally said that he was a man more fearsome than the Federal Empire, which was sharpening its blade up close.
This man, Caravan Zite… …at least as far as he knew, had a better sense of the battlefield than anyone else.
So close to instinct.
But what on earth did he see in the First Prince that made him say such things?
Of course, the crown prince had no way of knowing that.
“… … Don’t worry. My father and I both agree on the idea of working with Esteban behind the scenes and maintaining neutrality.”
“It was the right choice.”
After a brief moment of silence, the crown prince opened his mouth again.
“But then, does that mean we should just sit back and watch them do their thing?”
“Are you talking about the Federal Empire?”
“That’s right.”
In any case, the northern part of Arendelle was destroyed by their trickery. Furthermore, the damage was so great that it would have been impossible to recover without the help of the First Prince.
In reality, it would take years just to repair the damage, right? It was natural for the Crown Prince to be angry.
“Even if we cover up this incident, we need to find a way to at least harm them. This is also an opinion that my father agrees with.”
“……okay.”
Caravan Zite’s eyes, who had been listening to the story, suddenly lit up.
“Then how about this?”
“what…….”
A strategy that can harm them in the future, or even right now.
Caravan Zite blurted out the thoughts that had occurred to him, and the Crown Prince showed a look of surprise and admiration.
“… … I see. There was such a way.”
“I will think about the detailed operation plan for the time being.”
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“Okay, I understand. I only trust you.”
If what I’ve heard is true, it’ll definitely be enough to inflict enough damage on them.
That was the moment when the crown prince nodded his head in satisfaction.
Crackle! Crackle!
“… … .”
The communication magic sphere in the crown prince’s arms let out a short cry. The crown prince looked at Caravan’s face once and then took out the magic sphere.
The origin was eastern Arendelle.
“What’s going on?”
-Your Majesty… …! We’re in trouble!
“… … What’s the big deal?”
The crown prince’s expression changed seriously.
Federal Empire, what tricks have they come up with again?
If not, then surely this time it was not the Federation Empire but the eastern countries that invaded… …!
But the voice that followed surprised not only the Crown Prince, but also the Duke of Zait.
– The passage connecting the province and the east has been restored.
“… … What?”
-In the canyon, the storm blocking the direct trade route to the East has stopped!
“… … !”
The expression on the crown prince’s face as he slowly lowered his arm holding the magic ball was even deeper in thought than before.
A straight trade route with the East… … Tabar Valley… … .
But that place is definitely… … .
“It seems that there was a request from the first prince to allow entry into the forbidden… … .”
The crown prince trailed off.
… … Yes. The reward that the First Prince demanded immediately after his meeting with the King of Arendelle was none other than passage through the forbidden city.
To them, it was an incomprehensible request to mention passage to a place where no one could pass and no one could survive.
That’s why they were worried at first, but in the end, it turned out the way he wanted.
And then… …he returned to the palace as if nothing had happened, just as he had when he left.
So back then, whether it was in this battle or not, I just thought he was preparing something else… … .
But, unfortunately, at this very moment, the storm in Tabar Canyon has stopped.
“How on earth… … .”
This clearly meant that the First Prince was involved in something.
That too, to something that calmed a storm of unknown origin that had remained unexplained for decades.
“Allen, Esteban… … .”
The Crown Prince was speechless and trembled. And so was the Duke.
* * *
Wooooow-!
“Hey, this is… … !”
“… …The palace?”
“Ah, back to Esteban!”
The delegation that appeared with a flash of light, realized that they had returned to a familiar place and forgot their dignity and fell into shock once again.
“Ku, it wasn’t a dream… … .”
It didn’t feel real. I had already traveled hundreds or thousands of kilometers back and forth in just one day.
Even though they hadn’t moved a single step, it would be a lie if it didn’t feel like a dream.
If they themselves are like that, what about the people who are watching them?
“Huh!”
“Look at that! The nobles who disappeared have appeared!”
“Viscount Reneda… … Baron Fennec… … These are the nobles who have truly been appointed as ambassadors to Arendelle!”
“Huh! How on earth did this happen… … Those nobles really went to Arendelle using their power?!”
When the news of the disappearance of the nobles came, those who gathered were shocked when they saw the truth.
Three days ago, the First Prince suddenly proposed sending a delegation to Arendelle.
It was something that the nobles naturally found strange, but they just let it go. They probably thought that the prince would act out of the blue again.
It was today that the delegation to be dispatched was decided.
But on that very day, on that very day, the First Prince gave the order to depart. He literally told them to just come with their bodies, without any preparations being made.
At least, things that they cannot understand with their common sense.
That’s why everyone was shocked, suspicious, and some were even angry.
Some people thought this was an opportunity.
-You want me to go to Arendelle in one day?
-What on earth are you thinking… … .
-What on earth do you think of your subjects!
-Even if he is the first prince, he crossed the line this time.
And… … this was the result of that absurd order.
“Are you really telling me to believe in the existence of the Archmage who appeared in Esteban… … !”
The nobles were so shocked. And their shock continued until the delegation, having come to their senses, took action.
“Hey, listen up! Just wait a minute!”
“What on earth happened?!”
At least it was clear that the people who knew the most about this situation were the people who had disappeared into the light and then emerged.
But unfortunately, the first prince, the cause of all this, and the mysterious ‘Great Wizard’ were nowhere to be seen.
Still, a noisier day than ever was coming to an end in the palace.
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“Dispatch of a delegation to Arendelle.”
My father’s serious voice echoed through the office. Soon, my father, who had been lost in thought, looked diagonally across and spoke.
“Now I guess your existence has been made known to the world.”
In the direction of his gaze, there was a man wearing a robe turned inside out.
Even though his face had turned back time and become younger, and even his demeanor had changed, there was no way he could forget that old-fashioned atmosphere that he had seen for decades.
“… …Lord Elade.”
