How to Subdue the Masochist Princess 194

Chapter 194 – Different Dreams

Guilliman von Lionel Solaris.

He was the first child born to the Emperor and Empress, and of all the Emperor’s children, he was the son who resembled his father the most.

Since the beginning of history, the title of the eldest son of a monarch has always had a special meaning.
From the moment he was born, he was closest to the position of emperor than anyone else.
One who has been blessed by the heavenly gods. Little Sun of the Empire.

On the day he was born, the whole empire blessed his name.
The first prince of the empire was such a being.

Even if that quality was insignificant.
If he just lived and breathed, it would have been enough to earn everyone’s respect.
Befitting his noble lineage, he was intelligent, gentle, and distinguished himself in various fields.

The first prince who had everyone’s expectations from such a young age.
As soon as the war broke out, he was the first to jump into the battlefield without hesitation.
In the end, he proved that the expectation was not in vain by making a feat right next to the general and the commander-in-chief.

‘Purple! Revenge is here For enemies of my father’s empire, there is only death!’

On top of the mountain created by the corpses of the invaders.
The first prince, who had matured in an appearance reminiscent of the emperor in his youth, declared the victory of the empire while holding up his golden sword, the symbol of the imperial family.

The people who witnessed the majestic appearance thought this.
Finally, the crown prince of the empire has been decided.

The rumored 2nd Prince Lupercal and the 1st Princess Alicia, who grew up as a modest courtesan, seemed unlikely to be his rivals.

However, the reality was a little different.

At first glance, it is a very majestic rare sight.
The first prince’s declaration of victory, which is like a famous scene of an era that will decorate a page in the history of the empire.

The meaning behind that act was the question of why he didn’t appoint himself as the crown prince.
And it was close to a cry and a protest imbued with sadness as the eldest son for his heartless father.

The quick-witted rulers of the empire were also aware of the fact.
In the end, they too had no doubt that Guilliman would become the crown prince.

Only one variable twisted their predictions.

Despite the undeniable contributions made to repelling the invasion of the northern immigrants.
Despite the fact that the first prince, who had one of the most excellent qualities throughout the thousand-year history of the Empire, showed off his presence in such a blatant way.

In the end, the emperor did not hear any answer to his eldest son’s cry.

After that.

A strong wind blew through the social world of the empire.
The aristocrats who had praised Prince Guilliman aloud began secretly sharing a rumor instead.

Isn’t there some kind of discord between the emperor and the first prince?
Otherwise, how could the father treat the firstborn son like this?

Considering the authority of the emperor and the imperial family in the empire, it would be extremely unusual for the nobles to discuss the family affairs of the imperial family.
To that extent, the emperor showed a judgment that was far from the universal norms of the empire.

Of course, the truth is that no one can know except the parties involved.
The first prince also did not express any dissatisfaction with the incident.
No one knew what he was thinking.

On the other hand, he accepts the worries and advice of his aides who support him.
Since that day, Prince Guilliman has been very prudent and silently performed only the minimum duties as a member of the royal family.
That’s why he appeared in public in such a dramatic way.

— Flash!

As the first prince, fully armed, stepped onto the podium, colorful lights embraced him.

‘What? What the hell is going on… ?’
‘Aye! The royal family, the royal family, why?!’
‘Oh, my god. Please don’t let anything against your will happen.’
‘I don’t know if this is an opportunity or a crisis. No, it’s both.’

Even while bowing to him.
In the heads of the soldiers gathered here, calculations were busy coming and going.

Right now, this terrace hall was filled with a dead silence.
If the contents echoing in their brains were released to the outside, there would probably be noise and chaos reminiscent of a battlefield.

It was natural.

No matter how much the people who put more emphasis on using the body than the head are soldiers.
All those gathered here are high-ranking positions and commanders who are said to be the best in their respective fields.
Those who lack even the minimum ability to judge the situation and culture cannot rise to the position of leader in the first place.

-Gulp…

Agnes also tried to calmly shake her head.
Possessing her sharp brain, she had already made a rough assessment of her situation in a matter of seconds.

‘Why Prince 1? There is no way there is no coup, and is it to exert influence on the military in earnest? Or because you want those who have served in the military to support you more clearly? Or… ‘

Even now, in real time, numerous hypotheses were established and discarded repeatedly.
In the meantime.

—Saaa…

‘Seniors… ?’

Agnes glanced at Liddell sitting next to her with a slight chill.
Liddell was staring at Prince Guilliman with his usual puzzled expression.

However, the emotion that suddenly passed through the emotionless silver-grey eyes was a faint but clear hostility.
It was not a reaction that an ordinary nobleman and knight commander of the empire would show to the prince.

Is there any kind of relationship between the two?

‘What is this… My head hurts a bit.’

By the time Agnes’s brain complains of pain from receiving too much information in a short period of time.

“You brave and loyal people. Today I have come to tell you something.”

The first prince began his speech in earnest.

There was only one speaker, but the voice seemed to echo from all directions.
Of course, it was also thanks to the unique charisma he was born with.

Looking closely, it seems that this terrace hall itself was designed to resonate to some extent.
A structure resembling an opera house.
No, it would be more correct to say that the space originally used for that purpose was remodeled to suit the needs.

In other words, this event is not improvised, but thoroughly planned.
Noticing that fact, Agnes raised the tension even more.

“The Empire is now under threat.”
“…!”

And, the main topic that Prince Guilliman brought up at once gave a considerable shock to many people.

The eyes of some of them widen. Some gasped or clicked their tongues.
A word that follows further doubles their reaction.

“The remnants of the wicked northern aliens are wreaking havoc in this empire once again.”

The introduction itself is nothing special, as it often appears in military propaganda or rally competitions.

It is recited by the imperial prince, armed with full armour, and standing beneath an insignia embroidered with imperial symbols.
Also, the listeners are not the ignorant people or the idle nobles, but the main figures of the imperial military.

The elements that make up the current situation interlock with each other like a puzzle to draw a truth that you don’t want to accept.

Is it close to the concept and identity itself that makes soldiers and warriors an inevitable element?
A paradoxical thing that had better never happen.

War.

It was an eerie word that passed through the minds of most of those gathered here at this moment.
The air gradually becomes heavy and the atmosphere cools down.

It is not a figurative expression, but a literal fact.
This is because the ripples that began to stir in the minds of the unmanned people who possessed images began to shake the laws of the real world.

“Of course, I didn’t come here to declare war in the name of His Majesty the Emperor to subdue them right now. So don’t be too nervous.”

However, the first prince showed a flirtatious reaction as if he expected such a reaction.
And for a while, a little joke that’s good to lighten the mood.

“What’s wrong with the expression? Could it be that you guys considered me a lunatic warmonger?”

First, it gives a strong shock to raise the threshold of shock that the human mind can accept, and then conveys what it really wants to say more effectively.

Basic speech techniques that are commonly used in various fields.
The reason why this strategy is used all over the world is because it has a certain effect.

“…But I want to warn you right now. Always stay awake.”

The first prince’s speech, which seemed to be conducted in a slightly lighter atmosphere, naturally reached a climax at some point.

“One night. The moment the murky menace takes shape and unleashes its nasty fangs at the Empire, so that its jaws can be crushed with one stroke.”

The first prince clenched his fists and muttered menacingly.

A fierce hatred for the enemies of the Empire is contained in its two blazing eyes.
At first glance, the attitude seemed exaggerated, but the appearance, which did not seem to be mixed with pretense, exerted a deep appeal to the audience.

Some copied his movements or bowed their heads as if deeply impressed.
Man is a rational animal, but his mind sometimes moves according to his emotions rather than reason.

Prince Guilliman showed his emotions in front of others without hesitation and used them as his weapons.
Quite different from the emperor, who seldom shows his emotions in front of others.

“I’ll be the spearhead. So, if one day the empire is in real danger, you guys lend me your strength.”

And so, the first prince’s speech ended.

“Yes! Your Highness the Prince!”
“Long live Prince Guilliman!”

In an enthusiastic atmosphere that has already heated up.

‘Uh… ‘

Agnes, waving his hand and pretending to be moderately swept up in it, drew her own conclusions.
Although born from the same emperor’s lineage, the first prince is very different from Alicia.

It was a very presumptuous idea for a knight commander and the daughter of a baron.

He was dangerous

* * *

Again, Wolfgang’s mansion where a dinner party that serves as a friendship promotion is in full swing.

—Malkan!

Wolfgang broke out in a cold sweat while enjoying the soft and warm feeling of his hand.

“Ophelia. You now…”
“Brother, what’s wrong?”

Lazarus glanced this way for a moment, then smiled like he knew it, then buried his head in the plate again.

First of all, the race is different.
On the outside, Lazarus had the appearance of a dignified old human race, but that figure was clearly mimicry.

If you look at the biological classification in detail, it is the dragon race that is classified as a reptile.
So, from his point of view, Wolfgang and Ophelia’s strife would look like birds dancing in courtship or snakes overlapping each other and twisting their bodies.

So there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

However, the problem is…

“What are you guys doing now?”
“Hmm? Is there something wrong?”

Scarlett, who had just returned from the bathroom, began to glar at Ophelia.

—Goooh…

Although the surrounding objects, affected by the great magician’s magic, were floating in the air.
Ophelia just tilted her head cutely and shrugged her shoulders casually.

“This…”

The headache that had been quiet for so long came to Wolfgang again.