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Chapter 425: Killing Intent
Chapter 425: Killing Intent
Chapter 425: Killing Intent
I never thought that you would manage to convince Therese-aneue.I was surprised.
The night after Trau-niisans marriage was approved.
Finne was telling me what she did.
It was all thanks to Mitsuba-samas advice.
I dont like how everything went according to Mothers expectation butlet me say that I am thankful that it all worked out in the end.
But you cant say that everything went the way you want, sir.
I nod to Sebas.
Although I am guaranteed a certain degree of freedom to move as I pleased under Trau-niisan, I was also appointed a Prime Minister of a country.
In the Dominions weakened state, the Imperial Army will stay to defend the Dominion for a while.
The Empire will come in and change the Dominions military and domestic affairs but its internal affairs will be left entirely in my hands.
In terms of time frame, I should be able to return to the Empire when the Imperial Army withdraws from the country. By then, I have to unite all of the Dominions national power under Trau-niisan and unify the Dominion.
Well, I will be acting as an acting Prime Minister. Once I lay the groundwork to make it easier for Trau-niisan to rule, I can come back to the Empire. Its not really a bad deal.
Until then I will take care of the Imperial Capital!
Finne showed her enthusiasm and made a fist.
However.
Im sorry to say this after you get so enthusiastic about that but I will be taking you with me to the Dominion.
Eh.?
Without me, the Imperial Capital is dangerous. More importantly, I cant put on an incompetent act there like I did here. Everyone will focus their attention on me. Thats why I need a collaborator who understands me to pull off the secret maneuvers.
H, Howeverthere has to be a reason to bring me along
I can make up as many reasons as I like. Or do you not want to go?
N, No..if I will not get in the way thenby all means.
Then its decided. But there is still one thing I have to do before going to the Dominion.
Saying so, I signaled Sebas with my eyes.
Immediately realized what I wanted, he took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket and presented it to me.
The investigation is finished, sir.
Good work.
What is that, Al-sama?
Locations of Grimoires bases in the Empire.
Many details were written inside Zandra-aneues journal. That included the locations of their bases and the identity of their executives that she knew of.
Some bases were already abandoned but the important bases seemed to be hard to relocate and still remain in the Empire.
The fact that they still operate inside the Empire even though they have completely abandoned the Dominion means that they are still planning something here.
The Brave mentioned that the succession war may have been on the palm of someone else and that the Imperial Family might be under attack.
The Consorts seem to be targeted and through them, the princes and princesses were influenced in some way.
The most prominent case is that of the Fifth Consort Zuzan and Zandra-aneue. Zandra-aneue herself told me that there were clear traces of Grimoires involvements before things began to change.
Until now, my impression of them was one of a criminal organization that tried to kidnap Leticia but it seems that this is going deeper than I thought.
If the Imperial Family is truly under attack then Grimoire is certainly involved.
However, it is probably impossible with Grimoire alone. They must have an insider.
My plan is to lure that insider out by going to the Dominion and start an investigation on the Crown Princes death..but we would still have to deal with Grimoire first.
Beginning with the rebellion at the capital, their movements have become more active. They are too dangerous to be left alone. Besides
There is something else?
I have to pay them back for looking down on me you see.
The images of Zandra-aneue and Gordon-aniues last moments crossed my mind.
If their madness were caused by someone else.
Then as their younger brother, it is something unforgivable.
Your Killing Intent is leaking out, sir.
my bad.
When I noticed, Sebas had already taken Finne a distance away from me.
It seems that for a brief moment I failed to control my emotions.
It is fine in front of Finne-sama and me but please do be careful in front of others, sir.
Right. For my mental stability as well.I want to crush them as quickly as possible.
Does that mean that Al-sama will not be moving immediately?
If I make my move, I want to thoroughly crush them all in one day. I wont let a single one of them get away. But, to do that, I need to wait a little more.
What do you mean?
If the situation changes when I am moving as Silver then it will be bad. Tomorrow, messengers from every war front will come in to give reports to the Emperor. I will make my move once I obtain the information from there.
I see..then please leave the cover-up to me!
Yeah, Im counting on you.
While saying that, I desperately try to control my emotions.
I want to crush them all as soon as possible but there would be no point if I can not wipe them out in one go.
The reason I waited so far was to make my move in a perfect condition after all.
While telling myself so, I managed to calm down.
The Next Day.
The messengers came for my father.
There are messengers from the north and the south.
And most importantly, the one from the west.
What is the situation on the western front?
Reporting! The Western Border Defense Force led by His Highness Leonard has overwhelmed the Kingdoms army and has captured three of their generals, Your Majesty!
OH! As expected of Leonard!
The Mage Division introduced to the battle is also very active in the war. It appears that they are now considered the main force of the western front, sir!
Until now, the Imperial Army did not have a unit dedicated to mages.
Although we assigned several mages to each of our units, our neighbor, the Sokol empire, has produced results by gathering these mages into a special unit.
Following their example, the Imperial Army also created a unit consisting only of mages.
That is the Mage Division.
Since it was a unit that Zandra-aneue had helped establish, it had not been put to active duty until recently.
Leo took them with him when he went out saying that they would be effective against the Kingdoms army.
It seems that his prediction is correct.
Good! With this, we should be able to extinguish the concern of the Kingdoms invasion right? Franz.
Perhaps. However, they will probably not go down without fighting. They are aware that we are fighting on a limited strength after all.
The war with the Dominion is over and for the time being, we can concentrate our strength on the Kingdom. They will not be able to break through the western front.
We can maintain the status quo. However, if this goes on for too long, the Sokol empire may start to move, Your Majesty.
That is true.It seems that the peace treaty is not going well right?
His Highness Eric is discussing the matter with the minister of the Kingdom but it is still up in the air, Your Majesty.
Showing quite a strong front huhdo they think that we will not attack?
They probably think that they will be able to endure even if we start an invasion. They still have their impregnable fortress that we couldnt take down even once after all.
The circumstances are different now. The Principalities in the south now favor the Empire. They can expect no support from the sea.
11 years ago.
The Kingdom and the Empire were waging a large-scale war.
However, one fortress in the Kingdom was constantly being supplied from the sea route and the Empire had to withdraw without able to take it down.
The Principality of Albatro was the one in charge of supplying that fortress.
However.
This could be said to be Leonard and Arnolds achievement, huh
It was a result produced from a coincidence. Also, I think it would be wise to remain on our guard until we receive an official confirmation from Albatro.
I agree with His Highness Arnold. Ive already sent a letter to Albatro the other day. I think that we should receive their reply soon, Your Majesty.
Good. If Albatro is on our side, we will attack the Kingdom. But our goal, in the end, is peace. Let Eric know that as well.
As you wish.
With that said, Father stood up from the throne indicating that the meeting was over.
I also left the place while letting out a long sigh.
It seems that Leo is doing well.
This is a battle that Leonard-sama must win, sir.
Leticias status wont be stable unless we deal with the problem at the Kingdom after all.
One came up with all kinds of plots because he doesnt want to get married while another wants to get married so he wields his sword on the battlefield. An extreme case of duality as always, sir.
We are that kind of siblings after all.
I said that as I entered my room.
Finne was inside with Silvers mask placed on my desk.
Then, as we discussed. Im counting on you.
Understood, sir.
Please have a safe trip.
Yeahnow its time for secret maneuvers.
Saying so, I donned the silver mask and became Silver.