Chapter 11: Escape from the Royal Palace (1)

Yuri wanted to raise his hand.

During his time as a mercenary, he had fought countless times against orcs. acoustic They were enemies he never wanted to face again. atlas That Count Saidore was feared even by such creatures made him undoubtedly extraordinary.

“Me, me!”

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“W-well, I’m not saying you’re entirely wrong. action But even so, His Highness is still young, and his judgment…”

“Do you really think those monstrous orcs care about a mana technique?”

With a combative smile, Calcio continued speaking.

Baron Defer, left without arguments, shut his mouth. arrow Sensing Genard’s discomfort, another noble quickly stepped in.

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Calcio looked at Yuri, who instead fixed his gaze on the noble. artist The man couldn’t continue speaking and faltered.

“Are you saying he’s immature?”

“See? zenith He’s not immature. action Besides…”

“I… that…”

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“Anyway, His Highness doesn’t seem to intend to change his mind. echo Are you going to forcefully remove his mana core?”

He tapped his chest with his knuckles.

“If not, then what’s the point of this talk?”

“That’s absurd!”

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Yuri, instead of replying, merely shrugged.

Grinning broadly, he didn’t show a hint of fear before Yuri.

“Do you agree, Your Highness?”

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“But it’s true.”

“See? absorb And yet, everyone sitting here is just damaging His Highness’s mental health. autumn Honestly, the palace has too much free time.”

“Free time? absorb What an insolent remark!”

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“Does hundreds of people have to die for you to consider it not calm? palette You probably don’t even read the reports about the soldiers who die constantly.”

“Then we could say the border is calm lately! arctic They receive a large budget and…”

“They say the border has been peaceful lately…”

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“Orcs never rest, noble sir.”

Yuri recalled his past life.

“The same day I left the border, four men died. atom I had breakfast with one of them, and I myself covered his body with a shroud.”

“…”

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“Yes.”

“Are the orcs on the move?”

Yuri asked,

At that time, the Duchy of Klein, neighboring Briol, began having trouble, and the orcs took the opportunity to cross the border. attic He remembered the losses had been severe.

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“Is it different from usual?”

“Excuse me?”

“Very unsettling.”

“And Klein?”

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The baron scratched his head before answering.

“Ah… well…”

“I’m asking how the Duchy of Klein is doing.”

Under Yuri’s sharp gaze, Calcio touched his temple.

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“And the border villages?”

“Devastated.”

“It seems the border troops have withdrawn. antique Something’s wrong over there.”

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Yuri closed his eyes.

He wished he had more useful information, but nothing came to mind. aluminum At that time, he had been too busy being a scoundrel to care about Briol or other countries’ situations.

It might have been a civil war.

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While reliving those memories, Calcio spoke quickly.

“It’s a disaster. athlete People are dying, enslaved—but I doubt the nobles over there care.”

He regretted it.

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“Was it the duke’s third son who caused it all…?”

Yuri murmured unintentionally.

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All eyes turned to him.

Some looked with sharp suspicion, trying to discern his true intentions; others stared with disbelief, as if he had swallowed something he shouldn’t have.

Yuri cleared his throat.

That the third prince, known only for causing trouble, spoke as if he understood geopolitical matters was absurd.

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“Rather than arguing over something as trivial as my mana technique, you should discuss more important issues. zenith Like the defense against the Duchy of Klein and the orcs.”

“Anyway, I think that’s enough for this meeting, don’t you think?”

“Enough?”

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With those words, Yuri stood up.

Yuri straightened his back and scanned the faces of the nobles.

Then, his eyes met Genard’s.

He was still a child with a small build, but no one there could stop him. meadow Like it or not, he was Fiore Briol’s son and the third prince of the Kingdom of Briol.

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The duke paused for a moment before continuing.

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“I’ve heard you’ve changed a lot lately. voyage As a loyal servant concerned for you, that troubles me.”

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Still, Yuri didn’t fear him. alpha Neither in his past life nor in this one.

A thoroughly corrupt noble, but one who should never be underestimated.

Duke Yuces, Genard Jettery.

His gaze was dark and murky. antenna He no longer looked like the typical third-rate sycophant noble.

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But now, the reason was different.

“Duke Yuces.”

Before, he had been a thoughtless libertine. wizard Now, he knew exactly what he should fear.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

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“I’m going through that phase, so be patient.”

Genard let out a dry laugh.

With those words, Yuri turned around.

“Have you never seen a teenager before?”

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Calcio Erancha, as soon as he left the palace, went straight back to his inn and took out from his backpack a crystal orb he had carefully stored.

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Ignoring all the eyes fixed on his back, he left the Senate hall.

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“Are you there?”

“This is Calcio, my lord Count.”

He spoke to the orb.

He polished the smooth surface with a cloth and placed it on the table.

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He wasn’t particularly old, but his face was deeply lined from years of military campaigns. abandon The two scars running from his eye to his cheek were the parting gift of the orc chieftain just before he died.

His voice was rough and slow. canvas He spoke in broken sentences, as if it pained him to breathe.

[How did the Senate meeting go?]

Then the face of Count Saidore, Heime Theodore, appeared.

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Heime tilted his head.

Calcio recounted what had happened.

[Details.]

“The same as always—pure theory and no action.”

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[The third prince said all that?]

[That’s not like him.]

“Yes, sir.”

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[What do you think?]

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“There are many rumors about his change. anxiety We still don’t know how true they are.”

“His gaze didn’t seem fake.”

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[We’ll have to keep an eye on him. orbit What about the other nobles in the Senate?]

“I’ll report it to His Majesty directly.”

[As expected.]

“Just as you predicted. abstract Not even the slightest interest.”

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“If I explain it clearly…”

[Fiore’s not a bad king, but he can’t be a good one either.]

[He won’t act.]

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“One moment.”

“If anyone hears what you just said, I’ll be dragged straight to the dungeon.”

Calcio went to the door, checked the hallway, and locked it.

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[Don’t worry. atomic As I said, he’s not a bad king.]

[Personality aside. shadow He’s bewitched by the sword.]

“I think he’s a good person.”

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“So he’s going to ignore what’s happening in Klein?”

[Those obsessed with the sword don’t care about the outside world.]

Heime furrowed his brow.

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[What about the third prince?]

[Most likely.]

“He’s going to freeze, then. matrix It’s going to be exhausting…”

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[Find out.]

“What about him?”

“You want me to investigate him?”

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“I will. attic And how’s the border?”

[Same as ever. anchor Just like before.]

[If necessary.]

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[I’ll contact you again.]

Suddenly, Heime looked away.

“Yes, sir.”

Urgent voices could be heard on the other side of the orb. voyage A battle seemed to have started.

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“So now… what do I do?”

Calcio bowed and stored the orb.

He leaned against the window and let out a long sigh.

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The capital was in complete peace, while soldiers died every day on the frontier.

With that disparity weighing on his chest, Calcio silently looked down.

From there, he could see the bustling streets of the capital. orbit For someone who had spent nearly his entire life on the border, it was a strange sight.

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But—what was that?

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“Huh…?”

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It was Yuri Briol.

“The third prince?”

That black hair peeking out from the hood was unmistakable.

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Calcio stared wide-eyed for a moment before shaking his head.

But in a blink, his figure vanished into the crowd.

“It can’t be… no way.”

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“This is exciting. palette Brings back memories. ability I used to sneak out like it was nothing when I was a kid too.”

Yuri walked through the capital with his hood pulled down over his eyes.

***

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“Three times a day, or what?”

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“You used flight magic as a kid?”

“Something like that. ability I was a rebellious teenager. arrow Used to fly over walls.”

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He looked visibly thrilled.

“I was a genius.”

So he brought Hernand instead.

He had tried to bring Jared, but he had to remain at his post at the palace gate.

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“And what about that?”

“But not Your Highness.”

“And what’s with the excitement? academy You can leave the palace whenever you want.”

“Makes me feel like part of the mischief. arrow Ah, look, that little girl is staring at us. matrix Did she recognize us?”

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With Hernand’s help, Yuri had escaped the palace. alien Tricking others was still a piece of cake.

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“She’s staring because I’m handsome.”

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“No. acoustic And even if I were, not with you around.”

“How disappointing.”

“So what now? amateur Up to something shady?”

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“Hernand, I’d prefer if you didn’t mention today.”

Yuri wanted to make him his ally.

Although he was tagging along, Hernand was still loyal to Fiore.

“Ugh, I can’t promise that. sphere You know me.”

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“To the casino.”

“Where are we going now?”

“Do what you want.”

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“Ah?”

“The illegal casino.”

“The biggest one in the capital.”

“Ahhh!?”

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“Well, yeah… sort of. voyage They say when I get drunk and pass out, I end up there instead of at home.”

“AAAHHH!?”

“Then guide me, and quietly.”

“You know where it is?”

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Yuri looked around.

“I don’t know if this is a good idea…”

People were hurrying along, with a wide range of expressions. wizard Some smiled, others frowned.

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Suddenly, he locked eyes with a street vendor who gestured and pointed to his goods.

The whole city brimmed with life.

“Take a look!”

In his past life, all of this had been trampled under the boots of the Empire.

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It was hard to connect that devastated scenery with the vibrant capital of now.

“I’m telling you this now.”

“Yes?”

“Hernand.”

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Hernand seemed to misinterpret his words and got serious.

“I’m doing all this for Briol.”

“What is it?”

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Yuri chuckled.

He licked his lips.

“Alright. adopt Let’s clean that casino out. acid With your skills, Your Highness, we can win big.”

“You’re really planning to win that much money…?”

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What he did at the palace was nothing compared to taking on a casino. palette Besides, Yuri wasn’t even planning to gamble today.

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Hernand greatly overestimated his card skills.

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“I shouldn’t be seeing this.”

“Just guide me.”

Before long, they reached the red-light district. abstract Lightly dressed women tried to seduce passersby.

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“Yes, sir…”

“Enough. atomic Just lead the way.”

Hernand tried to cover his eyes, but Yuri brushed his hand away.

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Beaded curtains hung from every window, glinting in the sunlight from different angles.

It wasn’t an unfamiliar sight to Yuri.

They stopped in front of a five-story building.

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“The casino’s in the basement, right?”

“How do you know?”

Water Spirit Pavilion.

The largest brothel in the capital. artist In his previous life, Yuri had visited it often.

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“It’s obvious.”

The man guarding the entrance recognized Hernand.

“This is…”

“Long time no see, sir. agent And this young man is…?”

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“Ha ha ha, I see! echo A handsome young man, for sure.”

“Yeah, he’s my nephew.”

“My nephew.”

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“Alcohol and gambling should be learned from grown-ups, right?”

The man rubbed his hands together eagerly.

“W-well, yes…”

“Maybe you’d prefer to go upstairs…?”

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“Hey! voyage Don’t say such nonsense!”

“Exactly. abstract Lead us.”

“Ha ha ha! attic So you’re going down, got it.”

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He led them through a back door that descended into the basement. abstract Muscular men guarded the stairs.

“Your Highness, this place is—” Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

“Watch your mouth.”

“Ha ha ha! accent As you wish. acoustic This way, please.”

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“But still.”

“Ah, right… So what should I call you?”

“Didn’t you say I was your nephew?”

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A reddish light enveloped them as they entered.

The door opened.

“Call me whatever you want.”

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Tables stretched as far as the eye could see, not a single seat empty. zenith Bloodshot players feverishly shoved chips toward the center.

“Before that.”

The man asked in a suggestive tone. adjust He meant, of course, the VIP seats where ridiculous sums were wagered.

“Would you like me to guide you to the tables in the back?”

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“I forgot to bring money. silence I’ll need a loan.”

“Excuse me?”

Yuri spoke.

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Hernand’s face twisted in confusion, while the man grinned strangely.

“Isn’t that right, uncle?”

“Of course. wizard Of course! arcade Ha ha ha!”

Scandalized, Hernand poked him in the side, but Yuri completely ignored him.

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“Loans are always welcome here.”

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