Chapter 335: (Behind the Scenes) The Tired Prime Minister

Chapter 335: (Behind the Scenes) The Tired Prime Minister (Behind the Scenes) The Tired Prime Minister

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The royal castle, towering in the center of the Ashgo Kingdom’s capital.

This castle, long vacant of its lord...... Nevertheless, it’s still used as the center of the council and the executive branch, and continues to function as the heart of politics... anyway, in a corner of this royal castle.

Even though it’s already completely dark and dinner time, there was a man diligently working his way through a mountain of documents.

The man’s name is Bokji.

His title is Marquis.

More specifically, he’s the current Prime Minister of this country. Simply put, he’s a very important person.

But, however, his gaunt cheeks.

The dark circles under his eyes.

His hair streaked with gray.

His tired appearance doesn’t give off the slightest hint of authority.

If he dressed more formally, he could probably look more imposing...... but right now, this old man is too busy to care about his appearance.

The biggest reason for that is, of course, the betrayal case of former Viscount Maqueterra Lotten.

Because of that, some of the nobles who held important positions in the country were stripped of their status.

It’s a good thing that the pus was drained, but...... all the extra work has landed squarely on the shoulders of Prime Minister Bokji.

He’ll probably have to pull another all-nighter today.

The consecutive days of overwork are taking a toll on his middle-aged body.

(I want to quit being Prime Minister......)

“I want to quit being Prime Minister......”

Prime Minister Bokji, so exhausted, unintentionally voiced his thoughts out loud.

“That would be problematic.”

“Eek!?”

Suddenly, a voice called out to him from behind, and the Prime Minister jumped up in surprise.

There should have been only him in the Prime Minister’s office right now!?

He hurriedly turned around, and there stood a man dressed as a waiter, with a suspicious grin plastered on his face.

This man’s name is Gainlumi.

He’s the head of this country’s intelligence agency.

“Hey, Gainlumi, you know...... I’ve always told you, right? Knock on the door properly and come in from the door, okay?”

“Yes, yes. Since we were children.”

“If you remember, then fix your bad habits. Seriously, get the hell out of here, you bastard.”

He’s going to be incredibly busy tonight.

It seems he won’t have time for dinner.

“Haa...... But, General Orbos, a coup d’état? He’s certainly a man who can’t hide his ambition, but was he really such a foolish man?”

The Prime Minister swallowed the confectionery forcibly and muttered, tilting his head.

The duke starting a coup d’état.

Well, that’s fine.

No, it’s not fine, but he could imagine that the Duke might do something like that without thinking.

But Orbos is different.

He should be a more cautious and calculating man.

Even if he were to start a coup d’état, he wouldn’t be the one leading it, but would be manipulating things from behind the scenes.

Something is off.

“Indeed, I also feel a sense of dissonance. However, it’s pointless to think about it now.”

“......You’re right. Anyway, we need to take immediate action.”

Nodding at Gainlumi’s suggestion, the Prime Minister whipped his tired body and stood up, giving instructions while walking towards the door.

“This is an emergency, so Gainlumi, contact all relevant parties. We’ll have a meeting in 30 minutes. Gather everyone quickly. Have the soldiers on standby. We need to minimize chaos as much as possible.”

“Where are you going, Prime Minister?”

The Prime Minister stopped in his tracks.

He slowly turned to face Gainlumi.

His eyes were filled with determination.

The person standing there was no longer just a tired old man.

It was a noble who had shouldered the heavy responsibility of being Prime Minister for many years.

Gainlumi unintentionally held his breath at the sight of his childhood friend’s spirit, which he hadn’t felt in a long time.

“......This time, the duke is being used as a figurehead. The weight of his bloodline is troublesome. No matter how wrong he is, it’s difficult to point a blade at someone chosen by God. That’s why the previous king was able to rule so poorly.”

“......Then?”

“I’m going to see...... ‘him’. I have to let him know that the introduction will be a little earlier than planned.”

Now, in terms of the story, they are behind-the-scenes characters.

Therefore, I’ll tell you in advance that there won’t be any more direct depiction of their actions.

But.

The dawn of the ‘Dawn Day’.

Until that moment arrives, their long, long night.

Was just beginning.