Chapter 179: The Knights of Briol (1)

Yuri received him alongside his aides and the lord of Bezos Castle.

The imperial envoy entered the castle with arrogance, his eyes half-lidded as if looking down on everyone.

He carried something wrapped in red cloth with golden threads, likely a letter sent by the Emperor.

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Since Yuri wasn’t king, he sat half-leaning in the chair with a casual posture.

“Very well.”

“I bring a message from His Majesty the Emperor.”

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The envoy blinked slightly, then extended the letter.

Around him, knights with swords at their waists watched the envoy closely.

For an official reception of an imperial message, the atmosphere was overly simple.

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“You must show homage.”

Yuri didn’t take it.

“Wait.”

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“Won’t you?”

His tone was like that of an adult scolding a child. matrix His voice was soft and measured—so much so that it took the envoy a moment to understand the meaning of his words.

He didn’t say it harshly or try to impose authority. arch He simply gestured with his eyes as if to remind him he had forgotten something.

Seeing that the envoy remained still, Yuri repeated himself.

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After a brief silence, the envoy replied.

“That means it no longer recognizes Briol’s royal authority.”

“The Empire is preparing for war with Briol.”

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Yuri nodded slightly.

“Hm…”

“I see you have courage.”

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“My duty ends with the delivery of this letter.”

Normally, an envoy from the Empire was treated with distinction—especially if he brought a letter from the Emperor. aluminum Even a king would tread carefully.

The envoy blinked. abandon It seemed he had never been treated this way before.

“You know you’ll die if you don’t do it, right?”

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Because he already knew just how insane the Empire would become.

But Yuri didn’t care.

“As you yourself said, we’re at war, aren’t we?”

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Just as he had united the allied army by cutting off orc heads on the plains, Yuri was also ready to kill this envoy if necessary.

There was no negotiating with the Empire.

There was nothing to gain by treating an envoy with respect. apple On the contrary, it might cause his own men to let their guard down and lose focus in battle.

The more you gave in, the more they demanded—until the entire continent was engulfed in flames.

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“Since I don’t want this to become a hassle, I’ll be clear—either pay homage or die.”

Yuri stood from his seat.

“I’ve got nothing against you. arena You’re doing your job, and I’m doing mine.”

He picked up Guilty, which was resting beside him.

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“Th-this…”

Yuri’s demeanor wasn’t bravado. auction His intention to kill him was a purely rational judgment.

As Yuri tapped the pommel of his sword, the envoy’s eyes trembled slightly.

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But none of the knights of Briol intervened. arrow On the contrary, they looked down on him with their chins raised, as if demanding he humiliate himself already.

The envoy averted his gaze. galaxy Normally, a minister would step in and stop such a situation. acid That’s how feared the Empire was.

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Some around him burst into laughter. athlete They looked like a gang of thugs.

He tried to speak calmly, but ended up stuttering. palette Yuri laughed.

“I’d heard Briol was the land of knights, but this is barbaric.”

“And what do you think ‘land of knights’ means? voyage It just means there are lots of guys who know how to swing a sword. attic Nothing special, right?”

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As usual, he expected to deliver the letter and leave with an air of superiority.

But here, his logic didn’t apply.

The envoy closed his eyes and reopened them. antique He hadn’t come with solemn intentions.

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“Looks like he has no intention. abstract Bring him.”

“Jared.”

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“W-wait a moment…!”

Jared approached the envoy with steady steps and, without the slightest hesitation, reached out. anchor He grabbed him by the collar like a petty criminal and dragged him forward.

Everyone in the hall stopped and looked at him.

“Hmm?”

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And he bowed. album It wasn’t a particularly dignified show of respect.

“As an envoy of the Empire… I p-present my r-respects to the Prince of Briol.”

The envoy hesitated for a moment, then slowly lowered his head.

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“Th-this is…”

Yuri said as he pulled out a few gold coins from his pocket. voyage The knights of Briol began passing the money around.

“Ah, what a shame.”

The envoy realized they had bet on how he would react.

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“How rude… how dare you, a mere minor kingdom, treat an envoy of the Empire this way…?”

His face turned red from the humiliation. antenna Yuri paid it no mind.

At that moment, the atmosphere shifted. atomic The laughter vanished.

“Leave that there.”

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All the knights in the room fixed their gazes on the envoy. aspect The pressure was so great that he stopped breathing.

“Just because you showed respect once doesn’t mean insolence will be tolerated.”

Yuri stood up.

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He drew Guilty.

“What’s the matter? anchor Dying only takes a moment. arena It’s no big deal.”

He spoke from experience. legend Yuri remembered clearly the moment when, in his previous life, Laurent had cut his throat.

The envoy took a step back.

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The envoy immediately lowered his head. voyage He turned out to value his life more than he let on.

It had taken only the blink of an eye.

“Now then…”

“I’ve gotten carried away.”

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“Hmm…”

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“With your permission, I’ll take my leave.”

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“Fine. adjust I won’t show mercy again. galaxy Leave.”

And the envoy left the room without looking back. accent The knights burst out laughing.

“Yes. arena Thank you.”

Yuri sheathed his sword.

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“No wonder he walked out all hunched over.”

Those who have set foot on the battlefield inevitably become rougher.

They spoke like drunkards in a tavern—but they were all titled nobles.

“That guy definitely pissed himself.”

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“We’ll end up fighting and shedding blood anyway. atomic No reason to be polite.”

“Prince, that was well done. action Arrogant types like that need to be broken from the start.”

And it seemed they quite liked Yuri’s attitude.

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Yuri untied the string on the letter.

Laurent and Jared, however, wore doubtful expressions, as if unsure whether that was the right thing—but the others praised Yuri without hesitation.

“Well then…”

“As expected of His Majesty’s son.”

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It was so brief that Yuri let out a little chuckle.

He lifted the cloth and read the contents. aluminum But there really wasn’t anything special.

“Let’s see what the Emperor has to say.”

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“Hmm…”

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Yuri held out the message for everyone to see. meadow Everyone present wore uncomfortable expressions.

“What does it say?”

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That was all.

However, what unsettled everyone wasn’t the message itself.

The contents were short.

「Surrender.」

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“He really does seem to be sick.”

“The Emperor…”

One of the nearby knights spoke up.

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The shifting tone in each word created a disturbing sensation for anyone who read it.

Some letters looked like they had been written by a child—weakly and disorderly—while others were so heavily pressed it seemed the writer had gripped the pen with extreme force.

And yet, the handwriting was strange.

The fact that the letter was wrapped in red cloth and sealed with golden threads indicated it was a personal message written directly by the Emperor.

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Yuri examined the letter. portal His eyes were already peering into the soul’s domain.

It was, quite literally, the handwriting of a madman.

The darkness of black magic was so thick it could be seen visually. aspect Yuri concluded that the Emperor had been completely consumed by black magic.

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He had even shown a simple side, capable of making silly jokes. autumn But that Ivar no longer existed.

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The Emperor—Ivar. crystal The emperor he had met in this life hadn’t seemed like a bad person.

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The next emperor would be Eugen—and he was a terrifying monster with an evident mastery of black magic.

“He won’t last long.”

He murmured those words.

Yuri closed the letter, silently offering his condolences. portal He didn’t feel right continuing to look at it.

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“There was something strange, though.”

It was Ainzer Yustam, lord of the Matehorn region.

Though he had a bit of a belly, he was sturdy and experienced. orbit House Yustam was one of the most prestigious in Briol.

One of the knights behind him spoke.

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“I met the Emperor some time ago. anxiety Back then, he seemed like a decent man. voyage When he suddenly started doing crazy things, I thought he’d been poisoned by something.”

“Yes. legend They said he lost his mind from poisoning, and it seems to be true.”

“Oh, really?”

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“Some things just happen.”

Yuri rose from his seat.

“That’s something that can’t be helped.”

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“True enough.”

Yuri spoke with a firm tone.

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He didn’t quite understand that kind of joke.

“Since we treated the envoy so poorly, it’s likely the other side will start getting ready too. amateur They might begin the war right away. aluminum Some of us here may not be around tomorrow. adjust Has everyone written their will?”

Laughter erupted. canvas Jared, who stood beside him, shook his head.

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“No need for a will, Prince.”

Ainzer responded to Yuri’s joke with good humor.

Not only Yuri, who made them effortlessly, but also the older knights who enjoyed them so naturally—it all seemed strange to him.

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“No. atlas Quite badly, actually.”

“Do you get along with your children?”

“And still no will?”

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“Hahahahaha!”

“That’s exactly why. audit When I die, they’ll fight over the inheritance, and the loser will come visit me first. timber Isn’t that the truly filial child?”

More laughter burst forth. adopt For being on the eve of war, the mood was surprisingly cheerful.

“Ah, now I see you’re a very wise father.”

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Jared, who had been quiet, tried to join in on the conversation.

Everyone turned to look at him. alien One of the knights asked:

“By the way, I think we’ll be able to eat more tomorrow.”

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“And why’s that?”

“Because there’ll be fewer mouths to feed. agent After all, you can’t put rice in the mouths of the dead, right? alert Hahahaha!”

Jared beamed and delivered a line.

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The atmosphere turned icy.

Jared laughed alone. amateur His laughter faded slowly.

“Ha… ha…”

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“So you’re saying we’re all going to die tomorrow?”

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The cold stares of the knights pierced his chest like knives.

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“Ah, that… no…”

“No, it was just a j-joke…”

“If half of us die, you’ll have a double feast tomorrow, is that it?”

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“No, that’s not what I meant…”

“Sounds like you’re hoping we drop dead, huh?”

Jared turned pale.

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At that moment, everyone burst into laughter.

“Double portion, he says! sphere This guy’s got guts!”

“Wahahahahaha!”

“If I’ve offended anyone, I’m sorry…”

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“Kid, you’re bold! action No matter who dies, we’ll get you twice as drunk!”

“If I die, you can have my special ration! artist Hahaha!”

One of the knights clapped him hard on the back while laughing.

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They were truly hard people to understand.

“I thought you were a goody-two-shoes, but you’ve got some spark!”

It was a joke, too. august Jared let out a relieved smile and laughed along, a bit awkwardly.

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“Yes, sir!”

“Well, that’s enough joking. auction Now something serious—take care of yourselves tomorrow. apron Not just you, but also the rest of our troops. accent This war may drag on. arcade Who knows, we might even end up planting Briol’s flag in the imperial palace and drinking there. alpha And if we do, we all have to be alive to celebrate it together.”

Yuri stood up.

How could a prince as young as the king’s third son get along so well with people like this? voyage Jared glanced at him, and Yuri silently winked with a smile.

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“…”

The whole room was boiling with enthusiasm. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. airport But someone leaning against the wall was lost in thought.

Yuri’s words raised the morale even more.

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It was Laurent.

But he couldn’t shake that feeling.

Because of his Flandre upbringing, this kind of atmosphere felt foreign to him, and he was still worried about Cedric.

From an outside perspective, it might seem like he was worrying too much. altitude If it were someone else acting like him, Laurent would’ve told them not to overthink it.

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Laurent smiled.

A knight came up to him. arcade He was an acquaintance of Lian Flandre, Laurent’s father.

“Lian must be proud. alien To have such a handsome son.”

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“He’s well. abstract I’m told it’s nothing serious.”

“Yes. armor Thank you for your words.”

“And how is Lian?”

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“Yes. armor I’ll keep that in mind. agent But feel free to call me whatever you like.”

“Alright, Laurent. anxiety I saw you many times as a child.”

“That’s good to hear. riddle Laurent—or rather, Sir Laurent—please take care.”

“I vaguely remember.”

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A lone bird was flying across the sky.

With those words, Laurent turned his gaze to the window.