About an hour after the fighting tournament started. Orihime noticed a strange appearance in the arena.

"Muh?"

The number of people whose faces seemed to be out of order has increased. Only one or two are visible. Orihime frowned at the situation where more and more people turned pale.

"The Majesty the Emperor" "What's wrong? Senki-dono?" "Do you feel something strange?" "Huh? It's strange. Did Senkiden feel uncomfortable?"

Just a sense of discomfort. There are only a few people who are sick because they are held during the day. A sense of incongruity that can be taken. Nevertheless, both Orihime and Johannes noticed that discomfort.

"Bring the guests here. Let's protect them with the concubine." "Thank you. Franz, are you okay?" "No problem. I will arrange immediately." Empress, please invite the guest. "

With that said, Franz and Brunhild leave the room. Seeing Johannes asking the Prime Minister for permission, Orihime looked suspicious. The emperor's request for permission from the Prime Minister is a strange composition.

T r an s l a t ed b y Jpm t l .com "Why do you get the permission of the Prime Minister?" "The plan of the Prime Minister should not be disturbed. This time, I have left most of it to the Prime Minister."

Johannes opened his eyes slightly in Orihime's words and smiled bitterly.

"Is the rumor coming from Arnold?" "Not a rumor. My concubine knows. There is always an unpleasant smell flowing in this city. Will something always happen?" "No confirmation" "If there is no confirmation The concubine bought a little more of his Majesty, but was he wrong? "

Johannes sighs small in Orihime's words. He looked straight at Orihime.

"I don't care what you think. The eagle does not doubt the rebellion of his son without any certainty. His son is not stupid enough to cause a great disadvantage to the empire." "It's not the heart. It's a matter of lack of confirmation. What to do if you're wrong? If the emperor seizes one of the leading candidates without assurance during the battle for emperor, the battle for emperor is nullified. And Gordon who will take decisive action to resolve his suspicions, and that will end up in a civil war. "

If you move, you will definitely be a civil war. That was Johannes' position. It doesn't matter if Gordon was planning a rebellion. If Gordon is killed, those under Gordon will not be convinced. Even without Gordon, he will take action or hold a grudge. Empire battle to decide the next emperor. That the emperor intervenes with strong powers is an act of getting back from every direction. It's not as simple as killing and ending.

"So what are you going to do?" "I don't do anything.

Tra ns lated b y jpm t l .com That was Johannes' answer. If the emperor can't move, it's only necessary for the minions to move. So Johannes left everything to the Prime Minister.

"I can only say that there are few things I can do, but it is difficult for the emperor to intervene. I cannot intervene as a presidency. I can only do what I can." Is all you need to break through and put the empire in your hand. That is another hand. "

To date, few have tried to rely on force to dominate the throne. But none of them succeeded. The Emperor has permission to do anything with the army. Taking action without permission from the emperor is a rebellion, and the emperor as well as other candidates will be turned to the enemy. So the empire struggle ends with a fight for power. Turning the emperor into the enemy head-to-head is something stupid candidates know to be stupid.

"Is winning the rebellion one way to win?" "Birth of a strong emperor is the essence of the throne battle. If a strong emperor is born, the process can be ignored."

Johannes then sat back on the chair. His face looked like Orihime as he was very old. Orihime thought that the true intentions would be different, even if saying so in words.

"... I wouldn't have been worried about this if my firstborn was alive." "I heard that he wasn't fighting for the imperial throne. Why did he do that? "Everyone acknowledged. It was evident that the crown prince would not win in the event of an emperor struggle, and nobody would compete with him. Everyone expected to see the ideal emperor. The Prince who ends the history of the throne battle was supposed to be ... "

There is no need to fight if all humans are satisfied. You don't need to compete if you know from the beginning that you will be a strong emperor. That is why the Crown Prince was supposed to be the first emperor to enter the throne without fighting for the throne. One end point. He did not doubt that he would accomplish many feats in his reign. Johannes knew that he could come up with alternatives to the imperial battle.

"There is no supreme successor anymore, so a struggle for imperialism took place. The eagle tolerated it, for anyone other than the Crown Prince thought he needed a struggle for emperor, but he would think from time to time. "Is it bearish? Something that might be the Emperor of the Empire." Someone seems to be able to yield, but ... they don't seem to have grown since the struggle for the throne, they seem to be rather stupid, but still shake the empire itself I want to believe that there are no fools. ''

It was like a desire. However, that desire is not fulfilled. When the Empress and the Prime Minister enter the room with the guest. Orihime felt huge magic. It originated from beneath the arena.

"Is this a curse?"

While establishing a barrier throughout the room, Orihime immediately identified the identity of the object emitted from beneath the arena. A huge curse barrier. It was laid beneath the arena, casting curses on the arena. Those who seemed unwell were sick in the aftermath before the trigger. Many began to rush in the amphitheater. The same was true of ordinary people, as well as fighter contestants, soldiers and knights. It is not a curse that kills instantly. However, it was not a level of curse that could be fought.

"What's going to trigger something like this on this scale? ... Did you start from before?"

Muttering himself, Orihime turned his eyes on Johannes.

"It's a curse of weakness. It's all over this arena. It's safe if you're in the concubine's barrier, but it's not a decent battle."

With that said, Johannes looked at the Prime Minister. You only have to go outside if the curse is hung on the arena, but those who plan such things do not go out so easily.

Tr ans l a t ed b y Jpmtl.co m "I see. I was wondering what the members of the Maoku Public Corporation were doing underground, but it seems that this was the preparation." "It's too late even if there is a confluence now. "Of course, but I apologize first. It's a complete act of authority. Please forgive me."

Johannes nodded several times, feeling unpleasant for the head of the minister. After all, he decided not to complain no matter what he did. And the Orihimes go outside on the suggestion of the Prime Minister. But.

"I have been waiting for you.

At the exit, fully equipped Gordon was waiting. Surrounding it are also fully equipped soldiers. The soldiers are all around the arena. Looking at it, Orihime mutters small.

"I was a fool." "Yes, I'm sorry for my son." "You're bad. My father. What should I do to make me a prince right away?" I'll tell you that you weren't bad, Gordon. "

Johannes then slowly pulled out his sword.

"Stupid son, I'm sorry. At least give my head to the eagle, and I'll bury him as a prince." "My father seems to have been senile. Do you know this situation? The general who cooperated with me There's a lot of them! That group is now under my control! There's an overwhelming difference in power! You won't win! "

Gordon raised his sword high when he said.