Chapter 161

I thought I would be called to the dark underground interrogation room, but I unexpectedly arrived at the imperial reception room.

I sit on a soft chair and look at the paper held out. In some of the torn notes, an all-too-familiar handwriting is visible.

“Can you explain?”

Far from being treated as criminals, it seemed that the commander of the knights, the highest officer in the imperial family’s military power, was actually serving customers.

I looked up at Brenton, the commander of the Guardian Knights who brought the paper, and asked.

“What do you mean?”

“These are words intended to slander Lord Rockstryn.”

“I do not know.”

I smiled lightly.

It seems that no one dares to imitate the elegant handwriting that arouses admiration from the viewer.

“My handwriting is correct.”

“Lord Rockstryn’s handwriting is well known. There is still a video record of last year’s inauguration ceremony.”

“I guess so.”

“It is doubtful that the accusation itself was anonymous, and we are well aware that Lord Rockstrin risked his life to protect the safety of the Empire.”

Since I didn’t react much, Branton started reciting what was written on the paper on the desk.

“We plan to install warp stones to transfer high-level monsters within the campus. Coordinate review around the practice room… … .”

“I have never been in that classroom since I entered the school. Most of all, it was me who was kidnapped and nearly killed. I heard that Her Highness, the princess, was bragging about it.”

“Yes. From the beginning, you fought to the death against the defectors.”

Brandon nodded and took the paper back.

Did you report the torn page anonymously, not the note? I don’t know who it is, but be smart.

If you look at this alone, the content is ignorant. To Aindarok, whose prestige is high as the shield of the Empire. Rockstrin is praised as a hero.

From the beginning, he approached for the purpose of killing the child, and that alone raises doubts, but I can only shake my head when there are several similar stories.

‘you’re good.’

point entry.

So, slowly unlock them one by one.

Information that would only be bewildering if given all at once creates credibility by just sharing it.

Of course, it also has the meaning of using it as a warning message of its own. If I move more, I will sprinkle the rest.

I said without raising an eyebrow.

“So this is groundless.”

“Yes, of course. Aren’t the contents absurd?”

He had a serious look on his face just a moment ago, but only then did Brandton brush his chest with a relieved expression.

“Who the hell did this… … .”

“Isn’t there someone who could benefit from discrediting my name?”

“We’ve considered that as well, but Sir Aindarlock and Sir Ain’t no enemies.”

“I’m sure I won’t be loved by everyone.”

“There is no one who would benefit from slandering Aindarok in particular. Although it is an arrogance, the declaration of support for Her Highness, the Second Prince, is also seen as a somewhat radical rooting out of Marquis Coltman.”

Although Aindarlock has made a declaration of support, Vector is still uncompetitive.

He’s such an idiot that no one thinks he’ll seriously engage in the struggle for succession.

‘I even broke off the engagement.’

I heard the news while coming here.

I thought that he would deal with it carefully, but Shilin made a surprisingly unconventional choice. There was a point.

Since the possibility of Vector’s succession is infinitely low with only Aindarlock’s single faction, it means that the forces of Tane and Tania have no reason to be hostile to this side.

“We will continue the investigation of the person who left this paper.”

“Can I go back?”

“Yes. Excuse me. I will prepare the carriage for the imperial family right away.”

“no. I’m going to take a little break.”

“All right.”

need to get information

Leaving the reception room, I leisurely strolled around the palace, which I had become accustomed to by now.

There are a lot of things that I have built up so far, so I can’t plummet in an instant. It needs a lot of helpers like this.

Despite being called for the attempted murder of the imperial family, he was not stopped at all while climbing the stairs to the 5th floor, the private space of imperial relatives.

smart.

“The second prince, His Highness, has business to come to.”

“Hey, you can come in.”

When I opened the door and entered, Vector was sitting in a somewhat unsuitable posture. It seems that the attendant does not exist.

I grinned and walked over to sit across from Vector.

“nice to meet?”

“Hehe! Ha, I’m doing well as I’m told!”

“What are you good at? I told you not to do anything.”

“Then I was doing nothing… … .”

When I was kidnapped before, he treated me with respect, but I stopped doing that because it would be embarrassing to see someone.

It’s no different than what Vector did.

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Just shut your mouth and be still. Don’t go out and make an accident, stay quietly in the imperial family and read a book. That’s a good follow up.

As a result, there was a saying that I was iron. what is iron

“Looks like I won’t need it anymore.”

“I-you mean this?”

“You can take it off.”

I said, pointing to the ring on Vector’s finger.

It was a ring that he had put on after threatening to explode if he took it off carelessly.

“Turn it off… … .”

Pulling his chin, which folds in three folds of flesh, Vector carefully pulled out the ring.

I wanted to play with electricity in the middle, but I gave up because I was afraid I would pass out.

“done!”

“Congratulations on being free. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing left for you to do.”

“You mean something else?”

“I don’t really want anything from you. it’s all you can do That’s why you studied.”

“I did read them all.”

Vector took out a book from the side and held it up.

‘Words of great men who led the times’.

I kept a copy of what was on the Summer Turge Library recommendation list and gave it to Vector. I don’t know much about it, but there were records of famous sayings left by heroes who played an active part in the history of this place.

“Why did you ask me to read this?”

“First of all, how do you feel?”

“That’s cool and respectful. Because they are great. There is also His Majesty, the first emperor, who is a distant ancestor. Putting it all together, it seems a bit grandiose.”

“That grandiose feeling is important.”

It’s unfortunate that Yuxilla left early, but it’s not a big deal.

The important thing is to make Vector a meaningful contender for succession.

At the same time as Aindar Locke seriously supports Vector, Vector should show a slightly different appearance.

Because Vector’s only strength is that it has only one legitimacy as a legitimate imperial bloodline.

“Even if I can give you a script, it’s you who speaks in the end. It’s good that you’re used to it. Alright, homework.”

“Homework.”

I handed Vector a thin wad of papers. It really says ‘Homework’ on the cover, but it looks like a famous collection of poetry because it’s written in Rockstrin’s handwriting.

Vector, who opened the inside, took a quick look at the contents.

“Supporting the refugee camp, visiting the training center, praising the food as delicious… … . no. What are these things?”

It was made by referring to some documents that Hira was managing in the club room. It was an area where Vector’s influence could be expanded immediately.

Anyway, I couldn’t develop my position within the imperial family. so let it out

Rongurt has little to do with the lives of the people and the nobility. Blondes must be members of the royal family, that’s about it.

Vector is rather well known in that respect. In the meantime, it has traveled all over the system and caused a nuisance, so it is ahead of others in terms of awareness.

“Listen, Vector. There are such things as ‘bad boys’.”

“Bad Guy?”

“I mean, it’s much more impressive to see a guy like you who used to do nothing but troublesome accidents suddenly change, rather than someone who has always done well.”

Although he did not have the right to vote like modern citizens, it served as a basis for the emperor to appoint Vector as the prince.

Minsim, how good are the words.

“And you son of a bitch, if you’ve grown that much, grow up.”

“What am I… … .”

“Isn’t it that people are thrown into prison for not bowing their heads even once, or they call the owner and kneel down because the food went bad? Didn’t you learn anything from watching the decent older brothers and sisters upstairs?”

“I-I know. It was because they were ignored in the imperial palace.”

“So, take this opportunity to try something different. Staying still for a while will help a bit.”

It’s not that I’m expecting too much. Just do what you’re told to do, and don’t do anything wrong.

Vector made a mumbling sound.

“… … I don’t know if I can become emperor with just that.”

“If I become it, it will happen. And the win rate has already risen to 50%.”

“5, 50? half?”

“Because the only worthy competitor is the First Prince.”

Ai-nim will listen to me, and Tania will understand the situation and help me make a decision.

Above all, the emperor himself, who has the right to decide, is favorable to me. The actual composition is more than 50%.

“Then I’m going to meet Her Highness, the princess. Start preparing and running tomorrow.”

“Y-yes!”

Vector nodded vigorously. Simple is good.

Yes, there must be some bad brains in the world. like this guy

I left Vector’s room after emphasizing a few more things, such as never thinking, never patronizing, never asserting authority, and asking instead of giving orders.

Tania was waiting for me in the garden with an attendant bitten. I couldn’t intentionally meet them, but now that I’ve been forcibly summoned to the imperial family, I can go and see them. by chance.

“Meet Her Highness the Princess… … .”

“What happened?”

“What do you mean?”

“They said that the person who kidnapped the child to Areas was Kyung, and that he was falsely accused. Even the handwriting was respectful.”

With a restless voice, he skipped all greetings.

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Judging from the fact that he brought the main topic right away, it seems that he has worn out quite a bit.

“It’s half true.”

“yes?”

“Anyway. As you can see, he was released intact like this, didn’t he?”

I stretched out my hands from side to side and shrugged. Tania, who glared at me with her eyes narrowed for a moment, spoke.

“I hoped. Did you write it?”

“Yes. If there is no stain on me, how can His Highness, Ai-nim, become emperor?”

“How can you harm yourself with facts that don’t even exist? Do you think that will work?”

“We will see if this is true or not. By the way, how are you doing these days?”

I asked as I picked up the teapot in front of me and poured it into a cup. Tania answered while turning her head towards the garden.

“Thanks. I couldn’t sleep well because it always seemed like someone was hanging around, but now there’s no one.”

“Good for you.”

Surveillance faded.

It meant that there were more things to take care of than controlling Tania’s behavior.

Naturally, the target is Coltman. Because they would think that Coltman was the center rather than me who was still young.

Coltman is probably training the special lease corps hard at the estate.

“Is there anything I need to do?”

“Because he is not a prince on a white horse who will come running and save you if you stay still. I believe you have made up your mind.”

You will know what you are prepared for even if you don’t tell me. Tania took a deep breath before speaking.

“… … Declaration of renunciation of succession.”

“Yes.”

The abyss will open soon.

It was not long before.

“Two days later, at the regular meeting, please.”