Chapter 281 – 28. Family Management (1)
Trees with many branches are not windy.
The Gallic royal family is exactly like that. A man with a long tradition and history did not have a single day of peace due to the political struggle between the three siblings. This is because the battle for the throne, which was sparked by solid legitimacy and outstanding ability, is still ongoing.
How can the people not be upset in the yard where betrayal and schemes are rampant both inside and outside? However, the capital and the southeast are better. The wilderness of the west where outlaws reigned supreme or the north, which had fallen into ruin due to the extremely poor environment, was to the extent that there were not a few deaths from starvation one after another.
“Is Alphonse inside?”
“Now, Mr. Zach?”
Another decommissioned prince appeared in the Lumiere Palace. The guardsman, who was standing guard with a heavy, shiny plate armor and a very solemn expression, was greatly embarrassed and stuttered. It was because he hadn’t even thought that the man who approached him, walking alone on the first road, would be the leader of his rebellion.
“Just seeing that he doesn’t talk about being an abolished prince, he’s a guy with a sense of humor.”
“With all due respect, this is the palace where His Majesty Alphonse de Gallia resides. Please keep in mind that unauthorized outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering. …”
“It is also my home. I have no intention of making a fuss, so open the door.”
At the front gate of the royal palace, which stood tall and tall, guards guarding each pillar holding blades like spears and swords stood guard. Since protecting the palace is a position that only elites who have gone through arduous training can be selected for, Zach, who has appeared in a hurry, is already paying attention to the soldiers around him.
“I am a soldier. Basically, a true soldier faithfully follows the orders of his superior. Also, I know that Captain Richard clearly expressed his intention to stop Master Zach from breaking through when he forced his entrance into the palace last time.”
“Courage is imaginary. But you seem to be leaving out an important fact. On that day, Richard could have died for the aforementioned audacity.”
“What would you do with a mission like that? If I am going to die anyway, I will gladly oxidize while doing my best in the task given to me.”
Sharp eyes flashed in the helmet of the soldier who was considered a criminal. No matter how dethroned he was, he boldly aimed his spear at the former crown prince. Despite the difference in social status, Hoyeonjigi, who did not hesitate, was very remarkable.
“I hope you will disappear from the sight of this lowly thing.”
Haha!”
Unlike the time when he had just returned to politics, Zach looked quite royal these days, dressed up neatly. Despite this, he, who laughed loudly at the courageous guardsman’s spirit, still exuded a ferocious prestige.
“Chasseur!”
It was a brief call. However, as a signal, dozens of wagons running along the first road immediately stopped. Subsequently, three or four men who looked unusual at a glance jumped out of the seats in the indoor room where the cloth was covered.
With leather armor that emphasizes mobility and a sword that can be used in real combat as well, he defeated the sword.
They marched with quick and moderate movements, and confronted the guards who gathered after feeling an unusual air current. Even before the Somerset Swordsman’s Guild led by Ganggeom, they were hardliner knights in the Gallic army who had followed the crown prince.
“The Knights of Chasseur… !”
Hunters, as the name suggests, those who annihilate the enemies of the royal family have raided the royal palace. The number was estimated to be a hundred. The soldier guarding the palace gate swallowed. Even so, he gave more strength to the hand that was holding the spear, as if he had no intention of backing down easily.
“Was it really today, the day Zach-sama’s ambitions will plunge this country into war?”
“It would have been more thorough. I just want to talk to Alphonse. That’s why I’ll give you, who claims to be a loyal dog, a choice. As you say, you want to be the trigger for a civil war.”
“Unfortunately, my authority is not that wide.”
“The moment of choice is always sudden. Undoubtedly, at this moment, the fate of Gallia is in your hands.”
His face, hidden in the shadow of his helmet, was sweating. It was too daunting a path for a man who somehow luckily became a royal guard.
After biting his lip and struggling for some time, the soldier finally retracted his weapon and nodded. Before he knew it, he exchanged some kind of signal with his eyes and opened his mouth with a very polite attitude.
“Please enter alone instead. We can never give up on this.”
“I will tolerate it.”
Right! Zach, who lightly snapped his fingers, looked at the gate that had finally begun to open. In the meantime, the members of the Knights of Chasseur, who were engaged in a fierce battle of nerves, turned their backs one by one and left. It seemed that his trust in his master was insignificant.
“Should I tell you my name before we go, soldier?”
“… This is Remy.”
“Remember that, Remy.”
The one eye of the deceased prince shone. She glared at the hero she hadn’t seen in a long time, as if she was a truly coveted talent, then raised her clenched fist high and shook her brain.
“If you need a place to lean on, come find me. Even if you later ascend the throne and achieve peace and prosperity, I will use you moderately. The spirit you showed today is also the reason why I, Zach, cannot give up Gaul, which has become so rotten!”
And so it was about to pass through the heavily folded door. It was the moment when the court ladies who were strolling through the corridors were startled and avoided their seats at the sudden appearance of the deposed crown prince. Remy, who had a dissatisfied expression on her face, shouted out loud.
“I will never admit you! The people suffering from the war are dying without even being able to eat grain properly at this moment! But you just feel unfair that you missed the opportunity right in front of you, so you continue the bloody war! Where on earth do you see that your challenge is for this country?”
“Have you lost someone important to you because of poverty?”
“It was my sister! It happened when I was an ordinary soldier before becoming a guardsman! His Majesty, who felt sorry for the situation, heard the news and had mercy on the funeral!”
Everyone has a trigger. Speaking of Remi, it was the grace of Alphonse who personally looked down on him, who was just a common people. Even in the midst of the challenges of his brothers and sisters and the many statics, the king of the present, who occasionally takes time to look after the people’s livelihood, resembles the best human nature of the king of affection in that sense.
“How can you, who talk about the cause and turn a blind eye to those who are dying, do that?”
“… No, I certainly don’t have the ability to take care of my surroundings as meticulously as Alphonse.”
That was the secret that the prince, who was only the youngest, was able to ascend the throne as the wise king, overtaking the deposed crown prince and princess Jang, who was represented by persistence and spirit. Alphonse de Gallia had the qualities of a good man in that he sincerely cared for the country and the people, albeit clumsily.
“But I also have the ability to keep up with him. Progress inherited from his mother, not his father.”
“Whatever it is! Your misguided actions will be recorded in history!”
“Does not matter. To risk even that would be my ambition and zeal.”
But Jack didn’t care. Even though the Hyeonwang and the Janggongju each inherited their strengths and weaknesses from their father, I also inherited the qualities necessary to become a king.
“I am willing to endure any humiliation in order to protect you and fulfill my long-cherished wish.”
“… !”
“Remember that my offer is always valid, Sir Remy… !”
From Jeanne Dieudone, the Great Mother.
* * *
Dark secret room.
The man stabbed by the sword collapsed. From the gaping wound, a dark aura slowly leaked out. Meanwhile, the witch who came to the Duke’s room with her light steps immediately narrowed her eyes and grabbed the invisible sword.
“Who are you?”
In-young’s body was surprisingly small. Kena was taken aback when she noticed her blond hair and red eyes shining in the dark from the lights outside.
“Will you understand if I say Gerard Lemoyen?”
“… Marquee?”
It was because of the answer that followed. She was stunned, how could she hastened her resurrection so much earlier than expected. Even so, her nerves were all over her man who had fallen to the floor.
“I heard about it from Somerset’s Quicksword Kenneth, Arno. Judging from the way she holds the intangible sword, she must have made a life-or-death decision here if she made a mistake. Fortunately, your body doesn’t seem to be normal, though.”
It was a very fortunate thing for the smirking young Marquis. Standing with his back to the window, he lightly raised his hands as if trying to talk.
“In addition, you are more beautiful than you have heard, yes. Do you have any ideas for a new boyfriend?”
“What did you do with Arno?”
“I’m sorry, I’m not dead, so don’t worry.”
“If you did, you would all be dead.”
“Well, it won’t be easy.”
“… !”
Her witch’s eyes caught an unbelievable sight. Even though it was not long after he clashed with the strong men of the class, who dared to be called the strongest on the continent, it was a sensitive feeling. It was because the man I thought was just a loser in that area boasted the most powerful skills I’ve ever seen.
“That power, how could it be so heinous… !”
I wasn’t talking about the achievement of swordsmanship. No matter how good she was, a glance at her could not detect all the skills her opponent had.
“Ah, did you say witch? Well, she wouldn’t have to hide it then.”
The problem is magic attribute.
“Arno LeBlanc’s body is controlled by a curse. Now he’ll never open his eyes again. It’s practically death.”
The blonde-haired boy smiled and smirked. Still, at one time, he said useless things, such as saying that he showed mercy because he had studied under the same teacher, and then added.
“Because we are different from the wicked millennials. It’s pretty flexible. So if you cooperate meekly, I’ll guarantee you the rest of your life. I promise idyllic and happy days for two sinful couples.”
“… We?”
It was a very implied word. The hot-headed Kena managed to control her desire to retrieve her sword.
“Did you know that you were the only ones trying to stab Millennium Gong in the back?”
“What do you want?”
“There is nothing. But someday it will happen. Until then, you hide the poor Valiant’s lyrics and keep East running like you always have. If possible, it would be nice to keep the things we made a pact with the North. He’s been living in seclusion all along, so there won’t be any rumors that will cause a big problem.”
“What are you trying to do?”
“Unlike Arno, I’m a person who watches the times more carefully. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stage I’m going to be on yet, so I’m thinking I’ll put off the annoying things for a while.”
The blade of betrayal must be used at the decisive moment. He is an old margrave who stands tall with a single sword in the frozen land where the cold blows. Therefore, he is good at politics and diplomacy. It is also the same with guessing when to use my trump card.
“You have no pride as a swordsman. I can’t even think of what to call you anymore for dabbling in something nefarious.”
It was not something that the quicksword that became a witch would say. However, the blond boy in front of her harbored her uncanny powers, enough that even she would reveal her disgust. In his small body, at least hundreds or thousands of lives had to be sacrificed to necromancy to boil, so the terrible magic of darkness was burning.
“… Magic Swordsman Gerard.”
“Ku-k-k-k! I don’t know what, lady.”
Lucienne, as if to claim that her only daughter’s occult talents were inherited.
“That’s cool.”
Clink! Untouched windows were shattered. After that, Baek, who turned his back with a gaping look, waved his hand lightly, saying that he would go away, and then asked the last question with an expression that he almost forgot.
“Oh, I forgot to ask before going.”
With the serious expression of an old man who has gone through all the prenatal battles in the body of a young boy.
“Where is the Changgwan with the best water in this neighborhood?”
Earnestly.
