Chapter 239

Episode 239:

It was a peace that lasted not even a year or even half a year.

It begins with the fall of a nobleman located in a very small outskirts.

No one cared.

He dismissed it as if he had been attacked by thieves.

But that was the beginning.

Starting with that nobleman’s fiefdom, the fiefdoms of noblemen around him collapsed one by one.

It wasn’t even a territorial war.

No matter how many thieves there were, they never happened simultaneously like this.

It was impossible for there to be no survivors.

And just as it was growing bigger, the entire empire was shaken by the news that a territory recognized for its military power, belonging to a top-class expert, had collapsed overnight.

Until then, even though it was a little strange, I was able to ignore it.

But the territory that disappeared this time was different.

‘A count family that is famous in its own right even in the Empire.’

The position of a count in the empire was equivalent to that of a duke in a weak country.

It was never a power that would collapse overnight like this, without any sound, news, or rumors.

‘Did you hear that? I heard Marquis Chahar was the victim this time?’

‘What are you crazy? Isn’t he the one who set foot in the Master’s door?’

‘That’s why there was more chaos. ‘It’s not just that.’

‘What else is there?’

‘This time, the only survivor reported, and the content was absurd.’

‘What was it about?’

‘A man was manipulating monsters. They said they attacked them at the man’s command?’

‘crazy. There are all these nonsense rumors.’

‘It’s no joke. So, there is a saying that the center is preparing for war right now.’

‘really? ‘I wonder how the world is going to work.’

‘That’s right... There’s an uproar because among the monsters that man controls, there are high-ranking species like ogres. what.’

The rumor spread as quickly as it could and their worries grew.

It didn’t take long for their worries to come true.

“The emperor is crazy!”

“They are trying to force us into limbo!”

The people of the empire protested against the emperor’s decision.

Now that the royal family’s checks were gone, they were enjoying a little peace, but suddenly the emperor declared war.

The good news is that it was not a declaration of war against another kingdom, but rather an unknown enemy that was eating away at the empire.

Soldiers were gathered from all over the empire, and naturally, neighboring countries were very wary of the empire’s actions.

As troops were gathered from the empire with the greatest military power, tension was bound to arise.

Several kingdoms poured out protests to the empire, but the emperor did not even listen and ignored them.

It is correct to say that it was not possible to do so.

“What on earth is he talking about!”

The emperor’s harsh voice fills the space.

The ministers lined up in front of the emperor simply bowed their heads without saying anything.

“Seven knightly orders have already been defeated and eleven fiefdoms have fallen. “What have the ministers been doing all this time!”

As the emperor explodes with anger, the ministers shrink even more.

tyrant.

The current emperor was a tyrant who stained the regime with blood.

It was obvious that he would die if he looked bad in his eyes, but unless he was a loyalist, no one could easily say anything.

No, he is an emperor who makes it impossible for even loyal subjects to open their mouths.

So who can have courage while he is so angry?

At least not here.

“Calm down. your majesty. “I am concerned that my health may be harmed.”

No, there was.

Even just a year ago, he had not become this weak.

Until then, although he was vicious, he was wise and his strong body was helping him.

‘The medicine works well.’

The reason why the emperor became like this was all because of Baan’s scheme.

It was all because of Baan that the emperor lost his firearms and his strong body.

‘In order for me to become emperor, the current emperor must fall. There were obstacles before, but it doesn’t matter now.’

When he was the 3rd prince, the former crown prince became his biggest obstacle.

It was the first mountain he had to overcome to become emperor, and it was also the biggest and most daunting obstacle that would stand in his way.

And with that obstacle removed, he had nothing to worry about anymore.

‘You must become emperor. Only the emperor is the right answer.’

There was something I promised.

He told Raymond and the woman he loved that he would become emperor.

‘The situation is not good.’

Above all, the most problematic thing was that the current situation was going strangely.

Although it was on the outskirts of the empire, too many territories were attacked.

And the damage was so severe that no survivors could be found.

It wasn’t normal.

If you make a mistake, you could face major problems in becoming emperor.

More precisely, I want to receive an empire in good condition when he becomes emperor.

I feel really bad when I receive bread and it has already been eaten, mold has grown, and bugs have eaten it.

That was how he felt right now.

So before that, he had to either become emperor or get rid of the cause of his anxiety.

“your majesty. “If you give me the command, I will reveal the truth of the incident.”

“Are you saying you’re going to move it yourself?”

“If your Majesty wishes.”

“no. You shouldn’t get hurt. “I will move the knight commander.”

“...!”

Baan’s eyes shake uncontrollably at the emperor’s words.

The commander of the knights, whom the emperor spoke of, was no one else but the most powerful figure in the empire and the person in charge of the security of the imperial castle.

He only listened to the emperor’s orders, and even the emperor found it difficult to give orders easily.

Even if you lose your gun and lose your mind, that’s true.

This was not much different from using a dragon slayer to kill goblins.

“Are you serious?”

“Have I ever said anything nonsense?”

“...Nothing.”

Baan, realizing that the emperor is sincere, retreats.

I realized that it wouldn’t mean much if he said something more here.

In this case, it was better to nod in agreement rather than protest.

“I’m sure if it’s him, I don’t have to worry about this anymore.”

“yes.”

“The only thing I am worried about is that if he moves, neighboring countries will not stay still.”

The emperor snorts and says at Baan’s worried words.

“under! What are you going to do if they don’t stay still? “Should I be afraid of those guys who all they know how to do is band together and run after the beggars?”

“...No.”

Baan gave up saying more.

The original emperor would have realized the problem before he even spoke.

No, I wouldn’t think of moving the Imperial Knight Commander in the first place.

Although it was a result of his own creation, on the other hand, as he was his father, he felt bitter at seeing it turn out that way.

Still, I felt that the problem could definitely be solved.

That idea fell apart a day after the knight commander moved.

The knight commander returned as a corpse.