The day after Al runaway. The castle was in chaos. In addition to the mass arrests, their relatives and stakeholders came to the castle. The Minister of Justice and his subordinates were forced to respond. And the scream was delivered to the emperor, but once he told Al he liked it, he took the stance that he wouldn't talk about this matter. Alois was talking to the nobles he had recently met in such a castle.

"But is that true? That prince is taking this kind of action?" "I was worried about it. It's not like that prince."

Only young aristocrats are around Alois. Those who did not participate in the Hakuoh Union and calmly watched the uproar. Alois tells them the impression of Al.

"It's not surprising to say that I met you." "What is it? Count Earl Simmel." "It's just the same. I just met Arnold before, but I think he was a prodigal prince who heard a lot of rumors. Did you say that there was incomprehensible power… I was honest, I felt scared. ”“ Would you tell me that you rejected 10,000 Imperial troops so much… ”“ In other words, Arnold is real Then the movement of my home will change in the future. "

Others nodded at the words of one young aristocrat. Alois tilted his head.

"What do you mean?" "Her Highness Leonard has great talents and vessels ... but he is too kind. He is not the only one who thinks that many nobles could not make the tough decisions. "It's a tough decision ... I think it's in terms of decision-making, but ..." "I think it's a decision-making. Was a bottleneck, but if Arnold is genuine, I don't have to worry about it. I just need to be able to assist Leonardo Arnold. "

With that in mind, the young nobles began to argue about the upcoming battle for imperial rule. Now that Zandra has left, there are three candidates for the throne. Eric is still advantageous, but there are people around him who have long followed it and there is no room for newcomers. Then the most notable is Leonard. Who should get it? Now that the candidates have begun to be narrowed down, the aristocrats are trying to answer carefully. Alois was impressed by Al's strategy as to whether he was aiming for such an effect, and a voice was heard from behind.

T r an sl a t ed by jp mtl .c o m "Count of Simmel" "Yes?"

Alois, whose name was called, turned around and saw a tall elderly man. From the appearance, it is from the late fifty to the early sixties. It was a rather sick complexion. Alois bows down, albeit a stranger, who has never been seen before, guesses as a high-ranking nobleman from the clothes and atmosphere she wears.

"Hello, I'm Alois von Simmel." "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm Etomund von Weidling." "Is it the Marquis of Waidring?" Many people call him the Weidling. "" I see. Weidling. What kind of business is it? "

The young aristocrats speaking by Alois noticed the existence of Etomund and stood up straight. An influential person who served as a minister next to the current emperor. If he weren't sick, he would still be at the top of the empire. It was above the clouds for young nobles. However, he had already retired and had not appeared on the front stage for a long time. Why did you come out now? Alois read that it was likely his son's connection, which was not wrong.

"I want to confirm a little. Is it true that I felt scared when I met Arnold?" "Yes. It was very different from the people I heard from rumors." ""Yes, That's right"

Etomund nodded at Alois's answer a few times, leaving a smile with a smile toward his grandson. Young aristocrats, whose tensions break, breathe in relief, but Alois keeps thinking. Etomund seemed to be stuck. Maybe you noticed something you didn't notice. Alois goes further. You may be involved in a measure that you do not know before you realize. I could do it for grau. Alois pondered with such thoughts.

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"It's been a long time. His Majesty the Emperor." "Oh, it's been a long time. Etomund." Tran s l at ed by jpm tl.com

Emperor Johannes smiles nostalgicly. It's been a few years since I retired because I wasn't feeling well. This was the first time Etomund visited the castle. But I can't help but miss it. It was obvious that he had come to the castle due to urgent business.

"I'm sorry for this apology. I'm sorry my son has made the Imperial City sorry. It's my father's immorality." "You're not apologizing. If my son is to blame, "I have to apologize." "... Her Highness Arnold is not wrong. It is hasty and aggressive, but my sons are the most inferior given the position of the royal family." That's why the eagle does not speak. "

Etomund smiles at Johannes' words and shakes his head.

"I don't mean to overdo it. I understand your Majesty's position. I'll do what I can to do, so don't worry." "Sorry."

With a short apology, Johannes sighs. And cut out with a bitter smile.

"When I was young, I couldn't imagine each other's son rubbing." "It was absolutely. I thought I was polite, but it seemed sweet." "Arnold is special. That's not the type of problem that matters, so I handed the ring. "

Johannes sighed again and muttered that it was a miscalculation. Seeing Johannes, Etomund raises doubts.

"From your Majesty's perspective ... Is this Arnold different from usual?" "Oh no, it's hasty and aggressive. It's a word far from it. I'm always easygoing and never showing anger. Why or why not? I don't even know the eagle. "

Johannes sits back on the throne as soon as he is in trouble. The battle for the throne was suspended, but this time it was a battle between the royal family and the aristocracy.

"Honestly, I don't have that much time." "Sorry again ... Your Majesty. Could you hear my thoughts?" "What?" "I also know Arnold. In the castle, even the story of the dread of Arnold was so scary that I questioned him, no matter how ridiculous or degraded he was. "Would you be so emotional enough to scare others?" "What do you want to say? It's a bad habit from the old days? It's good to be roundabout" "Yes. Or better? "

Johannes squints at the words. It was easy to cut it out. However, I can imagine a conversation with Arnold who came to visit his room in the mind of Johannes.

"... Arnold calls the eagle my father, especially if there are no people around. But ..." "Is it possible to think?" "If it's replaced, it's too perfect. Is it possible to do that?" "I don't know, but it's better to see that His Highness, Leonardo, pretends to be Arnold's prettier than to change. Will that Highness, Leonardo, ever pinch to Arnold's way out of the Imperial City?" If so, what would you do? "

Johannes was still skeptical, but if that were the case, it would be a battle between the noble throne and the nobleman, not a frayed prince and the nobleman. If prolonged, a serious crack may enter between the master and his ministry.

"I seek urgent reconciliation. No matter what kind of hand I use," "I have no choice ..." "Her Majesty ... If Heron pretended to be Arnold, my son as well as my son were allowed. It might not be done, so please think this is the last conversation. "" Let's do the sloppy thing. No matter how much you leave it, I won't let you do it. "Thank you, but I can't tell you if you're the one of Leonardo. If it bleeds, please only my son and me. "Please keep this in mind." "I'm sorry, but I understand." "Thank you."

T ran s lated b y jp mt l .c om Etomund bowed deeply. And it rises quickly.

"I'm sorry. I have to find a way to reconcile." "Oh, take care of your body." "Yes."

Etomund leaves, leaving the castle. He is speaking to key noble parents who have already joined the Hakuoh coalition. So you have to decide on a policy and work well.

"Goghgogh ..."

I cough because of walking around after a long time. Still, Etomund does not stop. The current empire built with Johannes and Franz. He thought he couldn't break it with his son's hand.