I’m Going to Destroy this Country

In fact, the Prince of the Magic Empire had offered a reward, telling him to name his desire.

So thinking ‘What is this nonsense?’, he had told him to withdraw from the disputed area and stop demanding passage fees.

Then Hiberius had looked at him like it was a preposterous demand.

-…Are you satisfied with just that?

To be precise, it wasn’t ‘just that’, but,

-Yeah.

-But that’s good for the Empire, not for you, brother!

Phew, it’s fine, kiddo.

Anyway, making achievements was essential to becoming a Saint.

And receiving a few measly gold coins in exchange for keeping his mouth shut was a million times less profitable than elevating the Empire’s status in the long run.

Well, when he said that wasn’t enough, Isaac had no choice but to demand the return of Hella’s stolen items too.

Even then, the prince said it still wasn’t enough and told him to ask for more, but Isaac said it was enough.

If you take too much, it becomes harder to… wring out more later.

As a former king, he knew well.

In these situations, the weight balance is important. If the weight tilts too much to one side, the other side will use that as an excuse to demand more.

And if you want to rip off more in the future, you have to tantalize your opponent.

But apart from that, there was something puzzling.

‘If what I asked for is still not enough, that prince… How valuable is he in the Magic Empire?’

Since he was the youngest prince, Isaac wondered how much he was worth. It seemed like his status was higher than he thought at first.

Considering that he willingly gave up such things in exchange for his life, and that the Magic Empire also willingly accepted it… 

‘Could it be that he is the one with the right to succeed to the throne?’

Well, it didn’t matter if he couldn’t get it now.

That’s what the Prince of the Magic Empire said before going to meet Hella’s Crown Prince.

-Hmm, this still seems a bit lacking, brother. If you want anything, feel free to ask later!

He definitely said that, so there!

And what’s important now is not that.

‘I’ve set the first trap!’

Now only two Pentagons remain, Blue and Black!

Even if he got the worst score from Black, it didn’t matter. If he achieves King at the Blue Pentagon, he is guaranteed to go to the execution ceremony. No, actually it’s almost guaranteed even now, but still.

Anyway, King at the Blue?

“Heh heh, it’ll be a piece of cake lying down!”

Not only that?

Didn’t they say that if he safely returns from this Pentagon, the head of the Blue House will provide him with successor training!

“Now you guys have to show me your skills. Fuheh!”

And it was around that time.

A familiar shadow entered the Blue’s after-party hall. The Blue knights and apprentices were also startled and paid their respects.

“Gasp…! Your Excellency!”

“Master Elai!”

However, the head of the Blue House put a finger to his lips, shushing those paying respects.

“I’ve just come to see my grandson. Don’t mind me.”

The head of the Blue family had truly come to see Isaac. Though he didn’t show it, Elai was very proud of his grandson.

‘I merely told him to return alive.’

Well, on the way he even properly scolded Count Molech. Isaac should have seen Count Molech’s expression.

Moreover, he didn’t expect him to even tame those reverse knights.

When their leader pledged loyalty to Isaac, the faces of the Papacy priests were priceless.

Anyway, he told Isaac he didn’t need to die for the Blue’s honor, but he produced such results.

Of course, the unexpected factor was the Prince of the Magic Empire, but still.

That crazy kid came directly to the head of the Blue family and said:

-Blue Lord. May I invite your grandson to the Magic Empire?

-Not if you’re going to cook and eat him.

-Then may I take Isaac Eshua as my brother?

-Get lost.

Well, the Prince’s intentions were quite obvious.

‘He must have taken a liking to Isaac, huh?’

In short, since there was a high possibility of Isaac becoming a Saint, he wanted to invest in him early.

‘Moreover, the Magic Empire covets dragons.’

They desperately wanted the Sacred Dragon, the only dragon they weren’t in contact with.

And above all, a Saint is an existence that can make the Holy Empire prosperous.

‘They probably want to take the Saint away to weaken Hella’s power, and also take the Sacred Dragon.’

Even if that wasn’t it, they likely just wanted to get in good graces with someone likely to become a Saint.

‘Well, all of that is only possible if Isaac actually becomes the Saint.’

And to do that, he would first need to obtain the rank of Cardinal, or head of the family.

That’s why Elai came to see Isaac.

It might be okay to give him successor training… no, give him the successor position as promised.

His personality was a major concern, but it seemed to have improved to some extent during his time at the Papacy.

-Grandfather. Through this incident, I have greatly realized. From now on, I will protect my teammates who are my people, and strive to be someone who embraces the small things.

Good. He had sufficiently become a talent fitting the Blue’s teachings.

‘Yes, if it’s that child now…’

The family head entered the room where Isaac was with a faint smile.

“Isaac…”

“Fuheh! The position of the head of the family? That’s nothing! I just have to show my fangs! If I say a few pleasing words the grandfather will like, it’ll be a piece of cake! Just need to say a few words about valuing comrades, recite some teachings, and that’s it!”

“Kya, this brat, yes, you’re right… Gasp.”

The Blue team froze upon seeing the head of the Blue near the door.

“Ah, Isaac.”

“What? You don’t think I’m right? Before that, don’t worry about winning the King in Blue Pentagon either! Hey, this is Blue. Don’t you think Grandpa will give us ‘King’? He’ll give it to us no matter what! Kya! This is nepotism! It’s a total piece of cake… What’s wrong, why are you not saying anything, brothers?”

Why, you ask?

Instead of answering, the Blue team, drenched in sweat, just pointed behind them.

“What, why are you…Puek.”

Turning his head, Isaac dropped the candy he was eating. His face then turned unusually pale.

“…Oh. Grandpa, when did you…?”

The head of the Blue family standing behind Isaac had wiped the smile off his face.

“…It seems I was too hasty in considering you for the successor position.”

“No, Grandpa. That’s not it!”

“…Seems home education alone isn’t enough.”

“?!”

No, this is unfair!

More importantly, where is Kim Shuri?

If Grandpa came, you were supposed to tell me, damn it! Where did this bastard go!!!!