Grand Duke of the Heibern House

＜Episode 41＞

Kazen is silently reading the letter given by the messenger.

‘hahahaha.’

The war situation was easily resolved to the point of collapse.

There were only a few small skirmishes that took place at night.

The moment they saw the leader of the Golden Lion Lion, the enemies neatly folded all their will to fight.

If he resumed the battle even with the golden lion flag in front of him, it would be his will to rebel against the kingdom.

Mining guilds and merchant associations have been the first to express their intention to obey.

Because they were the weak, they were well versed in the art of living.

As long as he did not know the hidden intentions of the Heibern family, who had been living like hermits in the kingdom for a long time, he would have decided that it was right to bow down for now.

Darionega and Shehehelga were no different.

From the moment the Grand Duchess of the Kingdom projected force, it wasn’t something that the barons could stop.

What was unusual was that Hirencia, who had secretly supported the Sehelga and the Merchant Union, completely ignored them.

As if they hadn’t been involved in the first place, they erased all traces of themselves and went back.

“As expected, they are shrewd.”

“Isn’t that what you expected? No matter how much Rencia was, she couldn’t have ignored the authority of the Lion of Gold Rin.”

Kazen silently nodded at Yukain’s answer.

Then his gaze turned back to the messenger whose intense eyes were shining.

“Then it was settled. When will the expedition team return?”

“insect! The Commander said he would return after securing the safety of the criminal Prince Bowen and his eldest son Vomior. Ah, the head of the house of Darione has been secured.”

“Was there no opposition from Shehehelga?”

“There was none at all. Rather, they helped us with skirmishers.”

“You gave me a skirmisher?”

“Yes, my lord. It’s a jockey’s event, so it’s only natural to help… … .”

Kazen let out a wry smile again.

To think that this great horseman’s power has been used only to be complacent… … .

As the archduke said, Hibern was just a nice-looking lion.

“There was a lot of hardship on the long journey. You can go back. I will honor your dedication and give you 50 lirang.”

“insect! thank you!”

When the messenger returned, Yukain looked at Kazen with a more colorful expression.

“I thought everyone would be leveled in one month! No matter how many golden lions there were, Commander Nizen’s speed battle is really amazing!”

“Nizen’s troop management has always had a reputation for being fast. His tactics were always focused on time rather than suppression.”

“Isn’t it his old theory to prioritize quick annihilation?”

“He argued with me all the time about that.”

“but… … Oh, it’s really old.”

Yukain is closing her eyes as if she is lost in old memories.

Kazen laughed.

“They say that when you get old, you live with memories, but you seem to have aged quite a bit too.”

Yukain frowned and suddenly changed the topic.

“If Commander Nizen secures Prince Bowen’s safety, why don’t we send him straight to the capital? If the Royal Inquisitors secure his statement, I’m sure the actions of the Rencias will be revealed throughout the kingdom. It’s very embarrassing to send them away like this.”

Kazen shook his head.

“Lord Bowen’s safety must end with the means of putting pressure on Shehehelga.”

“yes?”

“The Rencia family must think that we are unaware of their actions invading the main family’s territory. There is no need to make them aware in advance.”

Yukain nodded in agreement as if he did too.

“Furthermore, what would happen if even the royal investigators were captured by the Rencia guys. Rather, it would be like giving only important cards and getting hit back. The more you hide it, the more powerful it becomes.”

by Rencia.

A de facto regency system that oversteps even the power of the royal family.

From Kazen’s point of view, in a situation where they didn’t know how far their power reached, they couldn’t recklessly give up their hand.

“Now, the strategists of Rencia must be thinking over and over again to figure out the intentions of the main family. The longer the time, the better it is for us.”

“oh… … !”

As if Yukain was surprised, he looked up and down with suspicious eyes, and Kazen smiled and nodded.

“okay. The Archduke said so.”

For a moment, Yukain got goosebumps.

The archduke said that, even before reading the messenger’s letter, he had already predicted that the war situation would turn out like this.

In fact, when it came to family matters, he was the grand duke who had to step out more than anyone else.

The fact that he wasn’t even interested in the expedition meant that he had that much confidence.

“What do you think?”

Yukain hurriedly came to his senses at Kazen’s sudden question.

“What are you talking about?”

“Soene’s claim.”

“hmm… … .”

Yucain recalls that time a month ago.

＜I want Dane to become a grand duke.＞

＜Why do you think so?＞

＜The Archduke is too overwhelming in every way. It’s hard to believe how old he is. Like the older brother of the past… … .＞

Soene looked at the Lion King with sad eyes.

＜I’m afraid.＞

Her hard voice as she chewed her lips for a while as she said that.

＜If Ruin really has no attachment to the position of Grand Duke, give it to Dane. Numerous blood relatives, collaterals and vassals… … Overwhelming them only brings another Soene. Bern’s history proves it.＞

＜The Archduke is different.＞

＜Right. Admit he’s different. But they are the same. I just hide my heart because I’m afraid. That’s not a change.＞

＜Change?＞

＜If you really want to lead the family to change… … It must be Dane.＞

＜I agree!＞

Yukain burst into laughter when he remembered the grand duke who had raised his hand and agreed with Soene’s opinion.

“hahahaha.”

“hmm? Why are you laughing all of a sudden?”

Yukain laughed bitterly.

“The more I think about it, the Archduke is a really strange person. How can the position of the Archduke be okay at that age?”

rider of the kingdom.

A swordsman boy with a lot of dreams, if he had such a hot-blooded heart, he must have been eager to win.

“He has a feeling that he transcends something. Even I, the father, can’t fathom all of that feeling. Besides, these days.”

“yes?”

“When I look at his nonchalant eyes, I feel like my late father. I keep feeling ashamed and want to hide again.”

“What, what are you saying!”

“Look over there.”

Papers piled up like a mountain on the desk in the family room.

Kazen, whose lips were quivering in disgust, bit his teeth tightly.

“Every time I bring strange papers, the more I read, the more I feel that they are trying to teach me. It feels like taking a homeownership class, doesn’t it?”

“Can I take a look?”

“You will regret it.”

Yucain, who was lightly looking through the piles of papers, felt his head throb at the banquet of the far-off types.

“This is all… … .”

“Agriculture, commerce, hydraulics, economics, monarchy… … Ah, I don’t know what this is like at this age.”

“Ugh! The Archduke’s rudeness has gone too far! Ignore it!”

“hahahaha. ignore?”

Suddenly, a white feeling of exhaustion settled down on Kazen’s face.

“You still don’t know him? He never forced me to read those terrifying things.”

“then… … ?”

A question filled Yukain’s face.

Soon Kazen gnashed his teeth and let out his anger.

“He knows all too well the knight’s fighting spirit. Do you know how I feel right now?”

“which… … .”

“I want to beat him at least once! One day, I want to distort the face of a horribly insensitive fellow!”

“yes? uh, what is that?”

At that time, the door to the room opened and the escort knight, Neharil, entered.

“insect! This is a request for an interview from the Archduke.”

Kazen snorted violently.

“OK! Come! Today, I must flatten your nose… … !”

Ruin entered the room with an indifferent face.

He soon bows in polite manners and smiles in the middle.

“You know that today is the last day, right?”

Kazen’s pupils swayed violently as if they had met a storm.

“Today is your last chance… … ?”

“Yes father. If you’re going to lose the debate today, you have to present ‘it’ to me. A promise is a promise.”

shaking.

Kazen, who looked into Ruin’s eyes full of humor, sighed in despair.

Every time I was handed a paper that was different from an answer sheet, I couldn’t win even once.

I only lost 49 times, but the result is no different today.

That monster-like son’s wisdom far surpasses that of a sage.

“Hmmm.”

Yukain was watching the two of them, holding back a laugh.

He looked at Kazen, who seemed to have lost a bit of weight, with pitying eyes.

“My lord. Just giving the Archduke anything he wants… … .”

“… … Is that right?”

“Because you can’t beat your child.”

Kazen bitterly licked his lips.

Soon he opened the drawer with a dejected expression.

What Kazen placed on the desk was a red scroll.

On the seal of the scroll, a turquoise dragon symbolizing the royal family of Lemadel was clearly stamped.

“My lord, what is this?”

“It arrived in front of the Archduke 15 days ago.”

“Ah, a letter of recommendation for admission to the Royal Academy.”

Ruin glanced over the recommendation for admission with cold eyes, then looked back at his father.

“Are you giving it without a fight?”

“Take it.”

Ruin, who had snatched up the recommendation for admission like a flash of lightning, just in case something was wrong, quickly took it into his arms.

“Then I will go away.”

When Ruin was about to leave the room with a bow, Yukain licked his lips with regret.

“Do I have to go, Grand Duke?”

chuck.

Turning around, Ruin stares at Kazen and Yukain alternately.

“Father, Uncle Yucain.”

Kazen corrects his posture at his serious attitude.

“Tell me.”

“If the… … If so.”

eyes more intense.

“What if our Hibern family were on the brink of extinction, so if only one of our blood relatives could survive?”

“what?”

“A person who can carry on the will of Bern with an indomitable spirit in the face of any threats and difficulties of death. A person who can survive the dirty and lowly conspiracies of the enemies and complete his revenge by remaining until the very end.”

“… … .”

“A person to whom I can entrust all the souls of my family to whom everyone can die laughing, at least if he is still alive.”

In front of Ruin’s sudden topic, Kazen and Yucain came to mind at the same time.

“you… … .”

“Princess… … .”

Louin smiled brightly.

“I think so too. No matter how I think about it, I am the most suitable person.”

Maybe that sounds arrogant.

However, Kazen and Yukain never felt that his words sounded like those of an immature noble boy.

“The hidden sword of the Hibern family. I will live like that. That is my way.”

Ruin greets them in a cool way and walks away.

Kazen’s calm eyes cut through the air.

“hahahaha… … .”

How else can you express it?

this heart right now.

“It’s the hidden sword of the Heibern family.”

Yukain’s self-deprecating voice spilled over to Kazen, who was laughing weakly.

“He is already finished. Kazen.”

Nod.

“okay. He is the most perfect knight of Hibern.”