Episode 44

Black Rin’s Island, the office of the acting Lord Landsvalger.

Kairam was reading the letter addressed to him with a serious expression.

Most things would have been filtered out at Biyeongak, but this letter had no choice but to be delivered directly to the acting governor.

It was because the sender was the emperor of the empire.

“Establishment of Benderford College? A move that I do not understand. Do you know what this means?”

Senior Elder Ozma, who was reviewing the letter together, bowed his head respectfully as he unfolded some papers.

“This is the information obtained from the Filialty Department. It seems to be a measure to overcome the confusion in the central political world recently.”

As the crown prince became ill, the empire’s succession structure was rapidly changing.

The attention of the central nobility was focused on the 2nd and 3rd princes out of nowhere.

“It is to develop the capacity so that the princes will not be swayed by seasoned politicians?”

“Because hyenas won’t be able to approach you while you’re engrossed in your studies.”

The emperor raised the plate altogether to protect the princes.

Starting with the children of high-ranking aristocrats of the empire, direct descendants of the four families, royalty of each country, heirs of local nobles, recommended talent, and donation students.

It is trying to scrape all kinds of talented people and beat them to the school.

After all, it would be easier for the princes to train their political power if they were with their peers.

It may even lay the foundation for the future.

“After all, you’re asking for someone to be sent.”

“That’s right. Seeing that they want a direct descendant, it seems that Hyo-maengbu’s judgment is clear.”

“Is there anyone I can go to?”

“To be honest, I can only think of one person.”

Mitra and Wendy, who were in the middle of a succession race, could not be let go.

If so, only the third, Isabelle.

Despite Ozma’s vague answer, Kairam nodded.

It seemed that the direct lineage to enter Benderford was decided that way.

But suddenly, from the back of the office, someone’s voice was heard.

“It’s not fun to just let go.”

It was embarrassing, but the acting governor and chief elder immediately took an example.

It was because the one who appeared with a gloomy aura was Claude of the Black Death, the absolute leader of the Landsvalger family.

“Are you here? Mayor.”

After issuing the summons, Claude stayed on the island of Black Rin.

Perhaps it was because it had appeared for the first time in 20 years, the family governor did not interfere much with the decision-making of the leadership.

He seemed to think that since he had been doing well so far, there was no need to touch him.

But today the atmosphere was quite different.

As if he had found something interesting, he glanced through the papers Ozma had spread out.

“You’re going to send Isabelle?”

“The age and level are appropriate, and at least they are leisurely people.

“Well, the first and second don’t have time to go to a place like that and hang out.”

“Yes that’s right.”

“But can Isabel become the Crown Prince’s aide?”

“Yes?”

“It’d be nice to send the next emperor. Well… just like the Filialty Department does.”

Hyo-maengbu had spread all kinds of information sources all over the continent.

Because high-quality information comes from spies who have infiltrated the faction deeply.

However, there were also limitations to intelligence activities.

It was because his identity could be revealed and he could become a double agent, or he could leak false information.

Of course, the Filialty Department has prepared enough countermeasures to prevent such a situation.

However, it was too difficult and too dangerous to put a spy in the entourage of a high-ranking person.

Especially since he was an aide to the prince.

“I think it will be difficult.”

Kairam subtly expressed a negative opinion.

Calmly judged, it would be difficult for Isabelle’s level to stand out around the prince.

Benderford is full of outstanding young people who want to line up the next emperor.

“Still, I can’t blow this opportunity. Isabel’s going to be a caterer, and Maine is sending this guy out, disguised as an appropriate identity.”

“You mean Crow?”

At Claude’s decision, the Acting Governor asked a question with a very surprised expression.

It was because he hadn’t expected the family head to mention the youngest child, who had never been interested in it.

Come to think of it, this isn’t the first time.

I mentioned Ray once during the last summoning order.

Unlike Mitra, I didn’t even praise him.

“A donation student would be appropriate.”

“……As a high-class assassin, will you do well as an informant?”

“Isn’t it easier to stand out than Isabel with a high level of achievement?”

Although he cautiously expressed his objection, Claude seemed unwilling to listen to Kairam.

It was unusual to smile at Crow’s job performance report recently.

It seemed that he had at least a little interest in growing faster than Mitra.

I heard the question, but I couldn’t go against the family head’s order.

Because Claude, the Black Death, was the absolute leader of a family that had advanced to an unprecedented level.

“Okay. Let’s deliver the order.”

“It’s a limited express, so I can’t force the request. They say they’ll give you a lot of expenses and results. Then you’ll take on the job.”

“All right.”

The family head who left those words disappeared as if it had never existed from the beginning.

Ozma looked at her with a hesitant expression, then opened her mouth slightly.

“……What should I do?”

Kairam, who had been lost in thought for a while, continued with a firm face.

“Proceed as you said.”

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“Oh, who’s talking about me. My ears tickle to death.”

I rubbed my ears and shook the order.

To be honest, it was a request I didn’t really want to do.

Of course, the content of significantly increasing performance and paying a lot of expenses for activities was shocking.

However, it was a level that could be solved with a request from the eastern branch.

I don’t know if it’s an ordinary special agent, but I’m a super genius who goes beyond common sense.

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Just build a villa on a pennant, and it’s cheap even if you do it with a smile.

But why do I have to go all the way to school to study something I don’t want to do?

‘No, I’ve completed 10 years of training at the Juhun Hall. But do you do something similar again?’

How is this different from going to the army three times in common sense?

Of course, it’s not the military, it’s a school where freedom is guaranteed to some extent, but it’s true that I don’t like it.

Besides, I had no veto right from the start.

It was because this order came directly from the acting governor.

“I can’t do it. Let’s be satisfied with the performance. It’s a guard and I’ll take a lot of money.”

Thinking that they were sucking up the family’s wealth, my heart slowly sank.

The 25,000 Gerudo, which was lacking at this point, was covered by expenses.

Of course, you can’t do everything.

‘If it’s necessary, I can do a useful request in Troven.’

Even if Amman is busy, there will be no free time.

Thinking of the villa, the feeling of having been called out after a while felt a little better.

Then, suddenly, the appendix of the order that had been pushed aside caught my eye.

“I’ve done something to explain again… But, shall we take a look this time?”

In the first place, this mission was to become an aide to a person who could become the crown prince.

Success would follow, but there was no penalty for failure.

If you do well, you can become an aide to the next emperor, so it was even better for me.

Because one day we’ll have to devour this damn family and rebuild Riverrun.

I picked up the appendix of the directive and opened it with a puzzled expression.

“So you mean, between a prominent bully and a gloomy friend, we have to choose who will be the next emperor?”

A prominent bully meant the second prince, and a gloomy friend meant the third prince.

Of course, it was a nickname I gave myself.

In any case, the odds of becoming the next emperor seemed high.

According to the appendix, the 2nd Prince Franz had a talent for swordsmanship and was full of ambition from the beginning.

Perhaps even if the crown prince had not suffered from a congenital disease, he would have revealed his true colors sooner or later.

On the other hand, the third prince, Ellington, was a small young man who had little interest in the throne.

He is said to have a talent for swordsmanship, but he has no ambition and is not widely known.

But there was one catch.

‘Did the chancellor support the 3rd prince?’

Information from Pennant’s magistrate, Viscount Huey, was further elaborated in the appendix.

Duke Aiden Richter must have had a reason for pushing Ellington.

Because the chancellor was a person so outstanding that he was called the brain of the empire.

Besides, I had enough grounds to choose the third prince.

Of course, it wasn’t because the chancellor’s only daughter was a beauty.

No, please trust me now.

Isn’t that such a sinister ulterior motive?

“So, is Adele coming too? Let’s see… is there?”

Contrary to my mental denial, I found Adele’s name in the appendix.

Being about the same age as me, it seemed like she would go to Benderford too.

Because the Duke of Swords, Duke Geoffrey Enders, also sent his successor, Solberg Cayenne.

‘The 2nd prince is a bit stronger. Then it might be advantageous to stand on the other side.’

If the weak overcome the strong, the fruits of the entourage will be much sweeter.

There wouldn’t be many people who could stand out by the third prince’s side.

Of course, I didn’t make a decision right away.

Aside from accepting it, there is no guarantee that I will definitely become the next emperor just because I go.

2nd Prince Franz was also an unusual person, so he had to carefully decide his route.

“But that will take a long time.”

Walking a tightrope while watching the liver in the middle is not my taste again.

I stood up, tapping the order issued by the acting governor with my fingertips.

yes. Decided.

I’ll choose my favourite, and I’ll just screw up the opposition.