Chapter 175

After saying that, Denis bowed even lower, prostrating completely with his forehead touching the floor in front of Lucian.

“His Highness the First Prince has suffered for a long time under the yoke of the rebels. antenna That’s why his nerves are on edge. voyage I beg you to understand.”

“I haven’t said anything yet.”

Seeing Denis kneeling without moving an inch, Lucian clicked his tongue.

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“D-Duke.”

“The First Prince doesn’t seem to understand how the world works.”

Lucian watched him for a moment and then spoke in a flat tone.

It seemed he didn’t plan to move until Lucian’s mood calmed down.

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Lucian sighed deeply, as if to be clearly heard, and continued.

“Even so, everything has a limit.”

“As you yourself said earlier, I received great grace from the former emperor. zenith Beyond duty as a vassal, as a human being, it’s only natural to repay that grace to his rightful heir. arch But…”

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“As I told you earlier—”

“That he was upset and said it in the heat of the moment? august For that, the plan is far too detailed, don’t you think?”

“That he wants my head—I could accept that. autumn But to also label me a traitor? aluminum To think of razing Asagrim without leaving a single blade of grass, just because he was treated a little coldly…”

“…”

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At Lucian’s remark, Denis couldn’t say anything.

Then they could have used the excuse that he was not in his right mind. airport The problem was that it didn’t stop there—he had actually crafted a detailed plan.

It would have been better if the First Prince had simply lost his temper and irrationally ordered Lucian’s death on the spot.

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Remember the grace of the former emperor, stay firm, and remain a loyal servant.

“Denis, tell me. alien What exactly am I supposed to do?”

Regardless of its feasibility, the moment he showed sustained resentment and not just fleeting anger, there was no escaping it.

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The First Prince’s plan was enough to completely erase any debt of gratitude owed to the former emperor.

Seeing Denis unable to speak, only moving his lips, Lucian continued.

That’s what Denis wanted to say—but he couldn’t.

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“Now you understand why I left the First Prince as he is in the prison, don’t you?”

“What do you think will happen if his presence becomes public? arrow The other lords will try to contact him, and of course, his thoughts will come to light. zenith And what comes after doesn’t even need to be said.”

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‘Sure, out of pride, they won’t betray him openly. arrow But that doesn’t matter—there are plenty of ways to feign loyalty while conspiring in the shadows.’

They supported him because it suited them—not because they were willing to sacrifice everything for the imperial family.

If, even in this situation, he showed no change in character, even the little support he had left would vanish completely.

The First Prince didn’t doubt for a second that he was the sole rightful heir and took for granted everyone’s absolute obedience.

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Loyalists who, despite their devotion, fell into an enemy trap and failed to prevent the First Prince’s death.

Moved by such supposed nobility, ambitious lords would end up recruiting them after persistent urging.

They could even maintain the title of “loyal to the imperial family” while switching factions.

Without knowing there was collusion behind it, such a story would sound fairly convincing. armor If two factions agree, creating a story like that isn’t difficult at all.

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“There’s no need for apologies. crystal I too have reached my limit.”

As if he had sensed such a future, Denis—pale as wax—began slamming his forehead against the floor repeatedly.

“I’ve been a fool for not understanding the duke’s great intention!”

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“H-Huh?”

Denis’s face turned completely white.

“The First Prince treats me as a mortal enemy. zenith Do you think I can be at peace like this? aluminum I’ll open the way—take him with you to whatever loyalist he prefers. acid Go wherever you want, anywhere is better than here.”

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And now to be outside of his protection and join another faction?

Even before reclaiming Tibron or ascending the throne, they’d already be fearing for their lives the very next day.

No—in truth, outside of Lucian, most of them were little more than nobodies.

Among the First Prince’s supporters, the most powerful was precisely Lucian.

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“That’s not what I meant…!”

“Duke, please, calm yourself!”

“I am perfectly calm. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. arrow And I still consider myself loyal to the First Prince. album If he needs economic or military support, he only has to ask. academy I’ll provide it immediately.”

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“Then what is the problem?”

To ask anything more—even considering the relationship between sovereign and vassal—was excessive.

The simple fact that Lucian promised support even after hearing such words was already a massive concession.

At Lucian’s question, Denis shut his eyes tightly.

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“T-Thank you.”

“Don’t worry. harbor I don’t intend to throw him out like he’s a nuisance. abstract After Sir Eisen’s funeral, I’ll treat him accordingly and give him troops and funds.”

Even as he responded, Denis kept searching for a way out.

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He would have to pretend to accept it for now and find a way to change Lucian’s heart before the funeral ended.

If the First Prince lost Lucian’s protection, everything would be lost.

‘If we give him a benefit he can’t refuse, he’ll be forced to keep the prince around. arena I must convince the First Prince to do something like that. antenna If I must, even on my own…’

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Following the will of the emperor was a vassal’s duty.

That was the loyal servant’s mindset Denis had been raised with all his life.

Lucian watched Denis, whose eyes darted around restlessly, and gave a faint smile.

But if the rightful heir to the imperial family lacked all sense of reality, one had to overstep their authority to preserve the dynasty’s continuity.

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Though a long mourning period had already passed, the ceremony itself was held simply, but its significance was far from small.

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It seemed the time was nearing when he could “negotiate” without involving the First Prince.

Two days after that, Felicia offered the fairy metal sword she had wielded on the dueling field before the tomb of the former Swordmaster, Eisen.

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“With this, we conclude the funeral rites of the former Swordmaster, Sir Eisen. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. riddle I thank you all for coming to pay him tribute. avalanche For the great Swordmaster, Sir Eisen!”

“For Sir Eisen!”

When Lucian raised his cup and gave a brief farewell toast, everyone else raised theirs as well.

After all, it demonstrated that Felicia had received such firm recognition from everyone that no one could object to her being the one to preside over the event.

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Since all the formal proceedings were over, the banquet itself was rather modest.

Sensing that the banquet was about to end, Lesta and Harald, mixed in among the heads of families, exchanged glances.

More than a celebration, it was little more than a gathering to exchange farewells.

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‘There’s no alternative. arena In practice, this is our last chance.’

‘Now is the time.’

‘Isn’t it too sudden?’

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“Duke! canvas I beg your pardon for the presumption, but I have something to say in this place.”

With Harald’s nod, Lesta stepped forward and raised his voice.

‘That’s true—waiting longer would be pointless. wizard All right, you start.’

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“The Empire is facing an unprecedented crisis! alien Rebels roam freely everywhere, the imperial family has fallen into the hands of someone of questionable origin, and the roads are overrun by bandits! orbit It’s no exaggeration to say that the very foundations of the Empire are shaking!”

“…?”

At the sudden shout, all eyes turned to Lesta. legend Even Lucian hadn’t expected the move, so he simply blinked in silence.

Taking that silence as permission, Lesta continued.

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In fact, as if he’d been expecting that reaction, he raised his voice even more.

“Hmph.”

The aggressive tone made some mourners and heads of families frown, but Lesta didn’t care in the slightest.

“To quell this chaos, it is imperative to restore the authority of the imperial family and enthrone the rightful heir, His Highness the First Prince. abstract However, we in the north lack the strength necessary to accomplish this.”

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At Lucian’s reproach to stop beating around the bush, Lesta smiled and replied.

“And? This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. auction What are you getting at?”

“For the peace of the Empire, we believe it is necessary to unify the power of the north. admire We beg you to restore the Kingdom of the North! zenith Ascend the throne, pacify this chaos, and raise the First Prince to the imperial throne!”

“…!”

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But even so, no one expected to hear talk of restoring the Kingdom of the North.

It was true that this was a time when the ambitious were raising forces under various pretexts.

A silent shock rippled through the center of the hall.

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It was an absurd idea—but if it were to become reality, it would be terrifying.

Cold sweat began to slide down the foreheads of those present.

‘Restoring a kingdom without royal blood? sphere Unifying the entire north?’

‘Is this guy aware of what he just said?’

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Though there were pros and cons among the great families, no single dominant power existed.

That would be handing over control of the chaos to a single person.

The entire Empire had turned into a battlefield of the ambitious.

And now a kingdom rising again and taking hold of all the northern strength?

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‘Impossible. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. timber Who would want to serve a kingdom that fell so long ago, and without even being the imperial family?’

‘Unless they’re on the brink of ruin, everyone still has options. arctic There’s no one here seriously supporting the kingdom’s restoration…’

‘We acknowledge the ancient glory of the royal house of the north, but respecting tradition isn’t the same as submitting to it.’

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“It’s a completely fair proposal! shadow I, too, request the restoration of the kingdom! atlas For the sake of the great cause, I beg you to ascend the throne!”

And he wasn’t alone. legend Shortly after, several heads of minor families began stepping out among the mourners and raising their voices.

“…!?”

Those who had just calmed down were startled to see Harald step forward.

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Those shouting numbered perhaps a dozen at most, and mostly belonged to minor families.

Although voices of support arose here and there, they didn’t fill the hall.

“Restore the Kingdom of the North and ascend the throne!”

“Pacify the chaos of the Empire and enthrone the rightful heir!”

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It would seem they had made a one-sided proposal without any real backing.

If things continued like this, it would be Lesta, Harald, and the others who ended up embarrassed.

Since the majority of heads of family remained silent, the ones causing a stir stood out all the more.

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‘Are you insane? aspect What if the Kingdom of the North really is restored?’

‘Dammit, what do we do? legend Do we pretend to support it at least?’

The problem was that, from the perspective of the northern lords, that outcome was also unacceptable.

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In other words, when the time came, it wouldn’t be strange for him to try expanding his power by force into other territories.

Lucian’s ambition was already well-known throughout the Empire.

‘If we look away and the duke gets angry, it’ll be even worse! accent He’s no longer hiding his ambition. acid You think he’ll leave us alone forever?’

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Maybe now he would laugh it off—but when war broke out, no one could expect mercy from him.

Until now, he had focused on strengthening his internal domain, not looking outward, but if this proposal to restore the kingdom was crushed like this, his mood would certainly change.

It would be proof that there was no peaceful path for Lucian to rule the north.

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Lucian’s low voice echoed throughout the banquet hall.

As everyone hesitated, unable to choose a side—

“Enough.”