Chapter 416 Chapter 414 Silver Cross Medal

"My name is Trougotte Lakes Ardler, the Fourth Prince of the Ardrasian Empire.Welcome to the Empire. Her Royal Highness Princess Marianne.My empire welcomes you as a guest. "

Brother Traw greeted us gracefully.

I'm not surprised because I can do a lot of things if I'm motivated.It's just me.

The Knights of the Kintetsu, including Erna, are staring at the transformation.

"Thank you for taking the time to welcome me.My name is Marianne, the Crown Princess. "

"You must be tired from your long journey.I have a room for you.Rest first. "

"No... if His Majesty's plans are available, I'd like to talk to you first."

"I see. Let's multiply.You will find this trough next to you during your stay in the Imperial City.Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.We will take care of it. Go to your room first.I'll call the Emperor. "

That's how Brother Traw laughs and starts showing Marianne around.

Perfect.

"Hey, Al. Did Lord Trougotte eat anything strange?

"Are you the real brother of the Crown Prince?I can do that. "

"But you weren't that good when you were leading the army in the West.

"I'm not serious about leading an army."

"Are you serious now?

Looks like it.

"Why all of a sudden...."

"Essentially, he's kind to girls."

"Gentle...?

Don't go in there.

Having such a conversation, we broke up with Brother Traw and Marianne.

We have a place to go.

"Now... you're going to be preached?"

As we murmured, we headed for the Throne Room.

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"The Seventh Prince Arnold Lakes Ardler, the Northern Plenipotentiary, greets His Majesty."

Hmm.

I looked up and saw my father's face for the first time in a long time.

Have you lost a little weight?

Are you eating properly?I don't think you're eating because you're busy.

Someone in trouble.

With that in mind, my father narrows his eyes.

"Thank you. You don't see the color of reflection?

"Reflecting."

"Do something you don't have in mind....."

"It's true. I don't regret it.I thought it was necessary for the Empire, so I acted arbitrarily.But I think it was an act that lacked consideration.I'm sorry, sir. I'm worried about you. "

When I lowered my head like that, my father went silent for a while.

Then a loud sigh echoed between the thrones.

"... I was going to preach to you when I got back."

"I'm ready."

"Absolutely... forgive me for everything I've done.An army talent who brought together the northern aristocracy and achieved battle results, and an arm that stabilized the north.Very impressive. I'm sorry for all the trouble with the northern aristocracy and Rezelotte.I'm glad you solved everything - that's my son. "

The anger did not fly unexpectedly.

Instead, I flew in words of praise.

After that, the Prime Minister next to my father approaches me.

"Appreciate the achievements so far and present the Imperial Silver Cross to the Seventh Prince Arnold.Well done. "

The Imperial Silver Cross is one of three medals.

There are copper crosses, silver crosses, and golden crosses.

The copper cross was given to Count Rebecca von Sitterheim.That was a tribute to the former Count of Sitterheim.

The Empire must have certain achievements.

Even the lowest line of copper crosses are hard to live for.The silver cross is even more difficult.

No matter how difficult it was, even my sister Lise finally got the Silver Cross when she was promoted to Marshal.

I had a lot of results before that.

"It's overrated.Not available. "

"It feels good. The Baron praised you, too.Take it. "

My father murmured with a disgusting face.

So I finally figured out my intentions.

I see. To distract attention from Leo.

It's not factionally good for me to get ahead of Leo.But it's a strange thing to keep me alert.

It was the Prime Minister's idea to use me relentlessly as a decoy.

"If that's the case... it's impossible"

"The medal also means upgrading your character.There are achievements to date.There will be fewer complaints. "

"I don't know what you're talking about.

I murmured in a dumb manner.

Of course I understand.

The Baron would suggest that, too.

"I want to make the clan an ally.It's not my country. "

I thought it was a good idea.

"But I can't leave everything to Princess Marianne.That's why I'm trying to marry Princess Marianne and someone in the royal family.You're the leader, Arnold. "

"I don't think the people of the clan will admit that I ordered the invasion of the clan."

"For the people.Princess Marianne also tried to save her.There should be no disagreement. "

Jesus Christ.

It's a political story, at all.

If you want to be an ally, it's best to have a trusted royal family king of that country.You will also be related.

However, there are few people in the royal family who can be trusted.

It is inevitable that I will take the lead.

"... give me time to think about it"

"We don't have much time.A telegram just arrived.It is said that Rezelotte dropped most of the clan's national army.There are only a few resistance forces. When the oppression is over, I will send Princess Marianne home.Until then. "

"Yes... Father, no, Your Majesty.I would like to make a separate suggestion. "

"What?

This is also a promise to the Baron.

It should be done while the clan country is under discussion.

"If the reign of the clan is over, we should re-examine the death of the late Crown Prince."

"... what happens now when you dig deeper?

"We need the truth.You don't have to tell the people.Investigate inside. "

"... let's think about it"

Father stood up from the throne.

After I dropped it off, I got up, too.

Now I'm a dangerous man at once.

Well, it's not a bad thing.

The more prominent, the safer Leo becomes.

In order to do that, we should also agree to go to the clan country... but I wonder what happened.