Chapter 115 – 115 Five Princes
“But no matter how much I think about it, pushing Prince Oh is a burden for me too. Although my father made such a choice in order to establish a relationship with the imperial family for the time being. I will live longer than my father and I have to see a farther future.”
“Certainly, we need someone who will become emperor. Is that what you mean?”
“Prince Idad Oh is really smart.”
And Thaleia burst out again.
“Jason! Are you saying that Prince Idad might not be able to become emperor right now?!”
It was like me that she had been betting on Ida de for half of her life now.
And Idad said in a witty way.
“It is true. The thought that I should become emperor right here and now is what I do the most. However, it is also true that no matter how hard I try, I cannot receive as much investment as the Crown Prince’s older brother. Even so, the brother-in-law did not visit the crown prince’s older brother, but came to me. I don’t think he’s the kind of person who would move just because of family ties.”
“If the odds of winning are about the same, I would say it’s better to bet on a place with a bigger payout.”
“The dividend is huge. It definitely makes sense.”
“And I’m willing to play with my hands once I’ve bet.”
“Whether it’s playing with your hands or whatever, it’s enough if you win. If you don’t get caught, you won’t have your hand cut off.”
Idard liked Jason.
“Then may I hear what kind of hand games you have in mind?”
“In the end, according to the tradition of the empire, the crown prince has no choice but to receive the most benefits. The prince gets the most magic equipment and consumables and explores the labyrinth with her best adventurers. And it monopolizes the safest and most efficient passage in the labyrinth. Aren’t the rest of the prince and princess insurance against the prince in case of an accident?”
“You are very clear about the circumstances of the imperial family.”
“I was just a little interested, so I did some research.”
“So what is your brother-in-law’s conclusion?”
“Prince Oh must become the crown prince. Then, with all the support the crown prince receives now, the chances of becoming a superhuman and becoming an emperor will increase.”
“Prince. Be the crown prince.”
Idad had never thought of it that way.
Rarely in the history of the empire has a crown prince been deprived of his place.
It is a structure in which one cannot become an emperor without becoming a superman, so he could not enjoy pleasure and revel in his life just because he was born first.
As long as he didn’t have mental illness, even the crown prince worked hard to become a superhuman.
So, Idad first focused only on becoming a superman.
Among ordinary princes, there were many cases of being born with a talent and becoming a superhuman first and then becoming an emperor.
“But my older brother and I are at the same advanced stage. I don’t think it’ll be easy to usurp the crown prince’s place, right?”
“Since you are at the same level of seniority, wouldn’t it be possible to shake the heart of His Majesty the Emperor if you show that you are likely to manage the country well?”
“But if you work for the country, you won’t have enough time for training.”
“I have to do training and work at the same time.”
“Let’s listen to that too.”
Jason paused his words to gather Idard’s anticipation.
“There are many ways to become superhuman. Entering a dangerous dungeon and having an adventure. Subjugating the dangerous monsters that came out of the dungeon. To continue fighting to the death on the battlefield. If the odds are low in the same labyrinth dungeon, we have to choose another method.”
“But that is too risky… “
The battlefield where magic and sex laws were rampant was a place that even the prince was reluctant to go to.
I was able to die without leaving a corpse in the fire explosion magic that I didn’t know where it came from.
If it was the prince, he could save the money to be resurrected only once, but if that happened two or three times, even the prince could not be resurrected.
Also, the monsters that came out of the labyrinth had strength beyond imagination.
At this time, the imperial family, the magic tower, and the adventurer’s guild would join forces to subdue the strongest.
It is not a place for superiors to intervene.
“But if you don’t take the risk, your chances of becoming emperor will be lower.”
“So what are we going to do?”
“You ask for the position of Grand Duke of the North.”
There was a huge wall in the northern part of the empire.
It was to prevent barbarians from over the Wall from invading.
And the person responsible for the defense of the wall was called the Grand Duke of the North.
The empire didn’t want the wall to collapse, and it always sent those with good abilities among the princes who didn’t become emperors there.
“The present Northern Grand Duke is the emperor’s brother, so he is already old. That would have made the northern wall vulnerable. If you’re going to go later anyway, ask them to send it now.”
Idard expressed disapproval.
The position of the Northern Duke was honorable, but it was a difficult and dangerous position.
No prince or princess wanted to go.
He was afraid that if he applied once, he would end his life there forever.
“His Majesty the Emperor would be pleased with those who voluntarily do what others do not like to do. And instead of guarding the Wall there, let’s go on an expedition to the north. His goal is to weaken the power of the northern barbarians. This, too, will bring joy to the Emperor. It will be the beginning of growth for Hwangja Oh. Rather, it may be a better opportunity than entering the labyrinth dungeon where the crown prince took away a good seat.”
Idad thought hard.
Certainly, Jason’s words made sense.
It was also true that if he was favored by the emperor, his chances of becoming the crown prince increased.
“But I know that you can get the position of crown prince just by being favored by His Majesty.”
“I know. The crown prince must make a mistake.”
“Your brother is arrogant, but he has that skill.”
“First of all, Prince Oh succeeds in conquering the north. Then I will go to the city confederation in the south.”
“Why is there?”
If there were barbarians in the north, there were city unions in the south.
In the south, there were many islands along the continent, and each city on the island was operated like a kingdom.
They earned money through trade and joined forces to defend when foreign enemies invaded.
And another source of revenue for this city association was pirates.
Since they were originally born sailors, they often opened trade ships of the empire or other kingdoms.
There have been many instances where pirate flags have been worn and then changed to city alliance trade ship flags.
“I will encourage some pirates. I am also a business person, so I have connections there. If you tell me the sea routes of the trade ships of the Palmo Empire and ask them to rob them, they’ll say it’s good too.”
Idad pictured the future in his head.
If pirates attacked the empire’s trade ships, the empire had to protect them.
And if Prince Oh himself was victorious in the north, naturally, the Crown Prince would have to be concerned about this as well.
If he simply created public opinion from within, the crown prince would have to step in, and if the crown prince were defeated by the pirates, the emperor would have to reconsider everything.
“Your brother-in-law is a really scary person. But war is expensive, and going across the northern wall to attack barbarians will cost more.”
“About 300 million gold should be enough.”
It was a lot of money.
And it was enough money to wage one war. Thaleia was greedy.
“I am the youngest. You want to give it all?”
“Oh my. Sister. I have to eat and live on my own. The subordinates under me are not alone. At most, I can give you 150 million gold.”
That was a lot of money too.
For now, Thaleria decided to be content with that.
Her voice grew louder as she paid for it, and she didn’t want to be left out either.
“Then I will also tighten up my business to raise 100 million gold. Prince Oh?”
“I guess I can do something about 5,000 gold.”
It was the moment when the calculations fell cleanly.
And Jason laughed with a different meaning.
Thaleia ruled several brothels across the empire.
And she was already pouring a huge amount of money into raising Prince Oh.
In order for her to come up with her 100 million gold, she would have to borrow money from the Steel Clergy or elsewhere.
When her grip on the brothel was thus weakened, Jason intended to break into it.
Jason laughed and held out her hand to Idad.
It was a sign that the two were partners, not a superior-subordinate relationship.
Idad took Jason’s hand without showing off.
And Jason said to Thaleia.
“Today is a good day. Sister. I want to unwind a bit between men. Will it be all right?”
There was nothing like drinking and being a bitch as a way to make friends with men.
Thalia knew that too.
And while she didn’t like her husband-to-be Ida playing like that, Jason was now the strongest of the three of her.
Jason came up with the best plan and put up the most money. Thaleia did not dare to object.
“That, yes. Then come and have fun. It’s nice to come to the salon I run.”
Then at least you would know what Jason and Idad were doing.
“Oh my. Sister. You don’t know anything about men. If you look at your sister, will Prince Oh be able to play properly? I know how to treat you. Don’t worry, sister.”
Jason smirked and Idad smiled heartily.
