Chapter 169 A woman entering a one-way conference room.

The fabric that was made in our factory was sold like a feather. Conventional textile products made from domestic manufacturing were not competitive because they were cheap.

Of course, importing it from Kara was inexpensive, but there was no cheaper price than the fabric we made.

So Rufet bought our fabrics, not only in the territory, but in all the surrounding areas, and I touched the big money.

But the reason I paid for the textile factory was not just to make money. There was also a purpose for spending money.

I have money. But I can't use it. If you spend unlimited money, you'll get suspicion from someone.

T r an s l at e d by jp mtl .com No matter how much money I spent on my dead mother's legacy as an excuse, I couldn't spend all the money I could get from my great wealth and Kara kingdom.

That's why we need a textile factory. You can make money by producing textiles, or manipulating books to increase sales and income so you can spend whatever money you have on your hands.

I then came out with a source of funding, fully introducing glove magic cars. I needed an Armored Magic Car to deal with the Royal Air Force cavalry. Of course, I wanted to buy non-engineering equipment to deal with the nonengineering force, but Kara couldn't because it was in the current research and development phase.

And the Duke of Rupert began to buy into the main bureaucracy.

When I had a birthday or anniversary, I sent a very expensive gift and I was delighted, and when I had a hard time, I did not spare my full support.

Though they may be enemies in the future, it didn't matter. I don't distinguish between good and evil either.

We don't know if they'll be enemies or allies at this point. Right now, I needed to establish a close relationship.

In the meantime, there is great news from the eastern front. I was told that the non-combat bombed General Fortress and suffered heavy casualties. Trans la t e d b y jpmt l .c o m

Katrine and the Catholic girls who had just given her support said they were killed or taken captive by more than 30 people at the time.

‘Then there's only 100 of them left. ’

If there is a major disadvantage of the nonmilitary organization, the supply is difficult. No matter how much equipment you have, what do you do? No one's gonna be a scullery knight right now.

The reason was simple.

It was because the Mana power itself was hard to obtain, and high training was necessary to fly the sky freely for a long period of time.

Man walks the earth. Never, I was not flying. That's why it took humans a long time to adapt to the sky.

But this was not the only problem. There was a creature that flew freely through the sky without training in particular, but that creature was overtaken by unmanned equipment.

To Katrina.

Now that Katrina has been able to wear the unmanned equipment, Duc Rufett's unmanned forces will continue to be devastated.

“The front's jammed and the non-combat's broken by Katryanne? ”

Tra nsl at e d by jp m tl .co m I was carelessly spilled during the training, and then Birch Brian reacts.

“Grand Duke, are you worried about the Eastern Front? ”

“Otherwise, I'd be lying. If Duke Rufet breaks, it won't be good for us. But the identity of the front is what we wanted, so it can't hurt. ”

Birch Brian shakes his head.

“Yes, it is. ”

“Anyway, that's it. All we have to do is our job. ”

“You mean the reconstruction of the Karl Kingdom? ”

“Yes, we're not on anyone's side. They're just on our side. Remember."

“Yes.”

I looked at little Brian.

“But what is your father doing now? I wonder.”

Birch Brian gives you an unwelcome face.

“I serve as a servant of the Emperor. Earl Meier's commander, Count Meier, currently arrives at Hwang Wang's palace in the 30,000 air force and is waiting for battle. ”

“Hmph. Anyway, he hasn't changed. ”

“But you're too much. The chance for the Crown Creed to gain independence from the Karl Kingdom has come, and you stand by the Emperor's side, not ours. To be honest, I resent that.”

I waved my hand.

“No. My father is the most dangerous thing for the Emperor. ”

“Yes?”

“Though my father is loyal to the Emperor now, he will not forget his past grudges. ”

“Oh, you mean the emperor who tried to assassinate Duke Josef and his wife Helen? ”

Tra nslat ed by ｊp ｍtl.ｃ o ｍ “Yes, that's the kind of man he is. I'll never forget my vendetta. I will retaliate against the Emperor when I get the chance. Aunt Helen and Joseph are the only family my father cares about. ”

“Then why are you doing this? ”

I was defined by one word.

“Why? It's the runaway old man. ”

“Yes?”

“Grandpa Cloud. I thought you said you saw the Duke. ”

“Yes, it is. ”

Birch Brian hesitates without hesitation. At that time, the prince was about to be killed by Grandpa Clyde.

“Then you must have seen him, too. ”

“Yes, I think so. ”

“Right after that, the Duke disappeared. ”

“Yes.”

“So, unlike the three rumors, Grandpa Cloud might have lived according to the backdrop? The first half of what he said is absolutely true. ”

“Yeah, maybe. ”

Birch Brian shakes his eyes wide. He knows Old Cloud's fear too well. In the past, when I confronted Old Cloud, I was afraid of pulling out my sword.

“He just doesn't believe in the rumors that Old Cloud is dead. That's who he is. If you're not sure, you never move. ”

“So the Grand Duke may also have a rebellious mind? ”

“Yes. Perhaps little Brian is eager for independence more than you are. Because I was powerless, I almost killed my beloved wife with my own hands. It's just that I'm not in a mood right now. Hehe.”

Birch Brian glances back at me.

“But do you think Duke Cloud is alive? ”

“Yes, a hundred percent alive. ”

“On what grounds? ”

“I saw it with my own eyes. When I was a mercenary, I happened to see it on the street. ”

Birch Brian's face flickers.

“Really?"

“Yes.”

“Grand Duke, then why are you fighting this war? If the Duke of Cloud appears, this civil war will surely return to Empire victory. ”

“It's okay. I have a trick. That old man's got one word against me. ”

Just thinking about Grandpa Cloud still makes me sick.

Honestly, as soon as Grandpa Cloud reappears, he'll swear at me.

Damn it, Hall. I don't think I'm gonna be pissed 'cause I'm enjoying running away by myself.

If that old man shows up, you're dead and I'm alive.

“How? ”

“Yes. It's a trade secret. ”

“Yes?”

“Anyway, if Grandpa Cloud shows up again, don't be shaken. That old man would have been a blessing to us, wouldn't have been a disaster. Actually, that grandfather doesn't mean he likes the Emperor. I only care about the future of the Empire. No, maybe it's different now. Or you can't be so irresponsible

Because there isn't. ”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, so just trust me. ”

Birch Bryan bows his head in reverence.

“Yes, I will follow you, Grand Duke. ”

I look at the gloved cart, rolling its wheels forcefully, and I see a faint smile on my mouth.

Everything was going my way.

The problem was the movement of Nemisone and Itheria.

To end this civil war, we must rid the Empire of their influence, but I still don't know where they are or what they're doing.

* * *

The civil war is in a fragile state. The Air Force was afraid of the Catholic girls and did not dare to advance, and the Imperial Army was also unable to recover easily occupied by the vague vigilance of the weapons of Mado.

Thanks to you, Grand Duke Rufett's outburst didn't make much sense. It's not the same as staggering after winning a death penalty and then stagnating.

The former is greatly demoralized by anxiety, and the latter is greatly demoralized by the hope of winning.

This anxiety is exactly what Duke Rufet felt.

“Earl Holland! Why is there no news of victory? ”

Earl Holland urgently returns from the front.

“The dragon army led by Catherine the Great is too strong. It's hard to deal with our horses weapons alone. ”

Listening to that, I hesitated as if it were natural.

The regiment led by Katrine included a large number of Guardians.

It's like the second coming of new life, which was a great act in the age of destruction.

Of course, it was much smaller than then, but it made no difference because it included two more Catherine and the other Catholic girls. They were the essence of all the excitement.

However, it was never understood by the Duke of Rupert that he had never seen the power of new hope.

“Don't make excuses! Our Air Force is stronger than any army in any country. How can you make excuses about being weaker than your enemies? ”

“Of course, our armies are strong, but we have no power to advance through the defenses of our powerful enemies. According to the verdict of the defendant, any further advance will be impossible. ”

The angle is sharp in the eyes of Duchess Rupert.

“What?"

Earl Holland confronts Duke Rupert directly.

“Grand Duke. We have already restored vast lands and have the power to stop the invasion of the empire. ”

“So?”

“I wonder what independence will do based on it. We have already achieved the goal of independence. Any more war is meaningless now. ”

Duke Rufet strikes the monolith with all his strength as he scatters his aging.

“What did you say! We still have dozens of unmanned troops and two thousand horsemen. Why does the leader of the army sound so weak? Has the Earl forgotten the tears of the day he was defeated by the Empire? ”

“I'm just talking about reality. Reports from the front suggest that Catherine may be the Mind Master. If this report is true, do you really not know what it means? ”

Obviously. It means that the current Grand Air Force will be crushed if they go to war, and if they think about it, Katrina could be the Valkyrie.

Of course, it is the destiny of the female mind master.

So did Armida.

You defeated Duke Fabious and Zaube at the same time during the war with the Kingdom of Robos, and everyone suspected of Valkyrie.

At that time, of course, I made genealogy, but the rest of the world was still pretending not to know.

But if you pretend to know, you die.

‘Ah, this woman, she really didn't cover the water fire. What do I do if I fight like crazy? We'll have to think about the rest. ’

The excitement soon subsided as Duke Rupert realized this. Duke Rupert grunts.

“So if we stay independent, will things get better? ”

“Yes. All Catherine and the other saints ask of us is that we stop civil war. That's why the moment we stop the war, we will definitely retreat. ”

“So you want me to give up the dream of imperial punishment? ”

Earl Holland shakes his head.

“Not at all. ”

“Why?”

“The Empire will attack us. Then, since the one who started the war has become an empire, there will be no reason for the saint girls to help the empire. Then, you can go up to the institution. ”

It was a viable strategy. If the Grand Air Force of Rupert stops the war, Katrina must retreat.

Her wish is not to honor the Empire, but to prevent further casualties.

However, from the perspective of the Yosrahim Empire, ruffian territory could never be tolerated.

Not only is it a loss of war itself, but other Independents who are motivated by this can cause civil war.

In this way, the Yosrahim Empire is greatly shaken by its position as a dominant authority, and when it is severe, it wanders in endless chaos. Of course, as an empire, I couldn't help but fight against the reign of Rupert, who wanted to be independent.

Duke Rupert snaps his jaw.

“Not a bad plan. ”

At that time, a young blonde woman came in with a loud voice inside the meeting statue.

“Grand Duke. Absolutely not. ”

At the sudden appearance of the woman, the newcomers who attended the meeting looked ridiculous. I was in a one-way meeting. It was embarrassing that a young woman entered the meeting room, but she was about to flip the outcome of the meeting.

I couldn't help but get confused by the new samples.

Erisa gets up from her seat and pretends to know her.

“Leah? ”

While everyone's gaze was focused, a woman called Leah approached Duke Rufet and bowed politely.

“Grand Duke. Are you going to break your promise to me? ”

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