Margrave's Bastard Son was The Emperor

Delaina carefully set down the teacup. It was the moment when Ian's voice opening the gate faded away in my ears..

The servants bowed their heads and looked at Delina and Arsene. This is because Arsene's name was not mentioned when taking care of the imperial palace..

“That's blatant..”

“That's right.”

When Duke Hyman raised his eyebrows and muttered, Delina gave an exasperated answer through clenched teeth. Aside from the position of succession, this was an issue related to honor. If Jin is mentioned like that, Arsene will ask himself what he was doing at that time..

Arsene sipped his tea and comforted his mother..

“I can't help it. It happened within Sir Ian's authority. It’s not something you expected, is it?.”

“Even if it had been held a little later, various media outlets would have raised questions about the Ministry of Magic's reaction. It's a pity.”

The position was clearly stated, and entry into the imperial palace was immediately permitted. Since there is something to see and hear with your own eyes, fabricated rumors will take a backseat..

As Hyman stroked his beard and laughed bitterly, Arsene laughed along..

“It's not too late. Please continue..”

“Sir, everyone nearby heard Ian's speech. Wouldn’t it be right to be self-respecting? Since the slander stands out as a slander, it can have the opposite effect..”

In the name of disrupting the order of the empire, Ian may be caught. But Arsene nodded his head gently as if telling him not to worry..

“Aren’t there several media companies supported by Hyman? Not right away, wait for some time and then start talking in the back alleys..”

Fabricated rumors have no power on their own. The true purpose is to use it to incite and brainwash.

“No matter how absurd a statement may be, if you repeat it, you will believe it. First of all, I will deny it. But then there is doubt, and doubt is based on a certain amount of faith. Wouldn’t it be beneficial for us if there were even one more person with a grudge against Ian??”

It is difficult to determine the source of back alley rumors. It was a risk worth taking, and the possibilities of flapping a butterfly's wings through it are endless. It was beneficial to not stop agitating.

‘If you repeat it, you will believe it..’

Arsene knew the power of sentences. Didn't his delicate brother show him the results throughout his life? Arsene smiled and warned Hyman..

“And remember: We don't have as much time as we think.”

I have just heard information that Marib has entered the interrogation room. The process from interrogation to trial was entirely up to the parties involved. If we proceed quickly, Mariv could be brought to justice tomorrow..

If that happens, Gale will be punished quickly. It's Hyman's turn to be involved with Gayle..

“yes. Sir, I am keeping this in mind..”

Hyman lowered his white-less eyes and answered..

When they went out to receive the Great Council's order and came back in, the moods of Delaina and Arsene had strangely changed. She continued to talk, but chose silence, and Arsene began to give instructions..

‘Well, this is actually better. Because the prince who will push you is not stupid..’

They glanced at their watches. There must be a lot of people gathered at the castle gate by now. It was better to wait until it was free to leave the palace..

“And that's it. Don't you need some ventilation? I also think that Jersey, especially Duke Hyman, will be able to breathe easily..”

“Hmm. I think so too.”

Let's kill Gale.

Hyman immediately understood what Arsene meant. It was living proof of collusion, and since Ian claimed to be protecting him, the intention was to give him some breathing room by killing him..

Hyman said yes, but frowned because he couldn't see the way..

“First, I heard that two wizards are always on standby next to Gale. Security is also tight. The wounds of suicide are deep, but they are severe. I think that's what Ian has in mind..”

It took a lot of effort to stop the two wizards and kill Gale. But now, how can we make a road in the cluttered imperial palace with so many eyes watching??

Arsene also rested his chin and muttered..

“Things might be easier if it weren't for just two wizards..”

“Do you have a plan in mind??”

“Yeah, whatever. Anything.”

Arsene's words were meaningful, but no one questioned them. Delaina was staring blankly into space, and Duke Hyman had other priorities..

Sigh.

Hyman placed the documents brought by his aide on the table. It was in front of Arsene, not Delina. The child familiarly turned over the paper with his small hands..

“Once imperial palace affairs are normalized, legislation to keep the Hyman family in check will be proposed in earnest. This is a list based on our expectations. The most likely one is multiple taxation, followed by foreign transaction restrictions..”

Since Hyman was holding the purse strings, he couldn't be taken down right away. Instead, I will slowly step on one foot, push on his back, and then quickly break his arm and pin him to the ground. This pile of papers was the attack Hyman had anticipated..

Charak.

“Aren't you still paying twice as much tax as other nobles??”

“You know..”

Once for the title of nobleman, and again for being in the financial business. Arsene clicked her tongue as if she felt truly sorry..

“Of course I know, because the duke's taxes were used to improve the imperial palace. Hmm. All right. We will discuss this with myself, my mother, and trustworthy public figures..”

Arsene's role was to prevent all kinds of regulations that would pour down on Hyman. Because they were already moving forward in the same boat..

“By the way, mother.”

“huh?”

Delaina turned her head at Arsene's call. Her reaction was so quick that it was hard to believe she had been blank all this time..

“Let’s ask our parents for help too..”

“Carboe?”

“Yes, isn't that where my and Jean's oracle began? I'm sure something will be said about this incident as well..”

“iced coffee. okay. Let me contact you.”

smart.

It was a moment when Arsene held the back of his mother's hand in satisfaction. A shout of presence was heard outside, and soon Hyman's subordinate rushed in..

“Hey, duke. I received a call from outside..”

And then he whispered something in the duke's ear. Hyman's eyebrows furrowed as he listened calmly, and then he looked at his subordinate in disbelief, and his neck turned red from the boiling heat..

Wow!

“oh.”

He slapped his subordinate without hesitation..

Delaina looked surprised as she slightly covered her mouth, but that was all. Would it be such a big deal for a master to stab his subordinates? Rather, it was more surprising that he did not keep his courage in front of Delaina and Arsene..

“How on earth did you manage these things?!”

“I'm sorry.”

The huge pupils without the whites seem to have gotten even bigger. Arsene asked Hyman as he picked up a cookie and ate it..

“How can you do that??”

“…no. I was rude. Please excuse me..”

“Duke, you need to speak up so we can help. Aren’t we on the same side? We told you everything. I feel a little sad when you come out here..”

It was also shared that Delina had been deprived of Jin's parental rights. It was something that would become public knowledge anyway, but sincerely sharing even trivial things is the cornerstone of a true alliance..

Hyman was pacing in front of the window with his hands on his hips..

“Peacock.”

“…Outside, a subordinate had an accident.”

“If you say it was an accident?”

“It seems that Ian sent someone to take out the enemy, and it is said that his subordinates used magic stone armor in the process of stopping him..”

It was understandable that he slapped me on the spot. Arsene whistled to himself that he had hit it hard once..

“The other person was a wizard? I don't think he would have used that on a normal person. The judgment is unfortunate, but it's better to assume that there were circumstances..”

“It's called a magic swordsman..”

“A magic swordsman? red-haired?”

“Do you know??”

“This is Sir Ian's closest aide. What happened to the magic swordsman? Did you die??”

“I've been living with a return note. If you're going to kill it, kill it right. Tsk! They say all the wizards are working together to save it. They say there are other magic swordsmen too.-”

“Wait a minute, the wizards are all there.?”

Arsene cut Hyman off and asked back..

The wizards are stuck, so that means the healing wizards are there too..

“……!”

“Duke, you had better leave the palace quickly..”

Gale's place is empty. Arsene realized this and stood up, immediately supporting his mother and greeting her. After saying that they would see each other again soon, they were torn apart..

Cheek.

Hyman lit a cigarette and looked back at his subordinate. Blood was flowing from the cheek torn by the ring..

“So, what happened to the blue-haired swordsman??”

“That is…….”

The only people from the Hyman family were in the room, but the subordinate came closer again and whispered. In the imperial palace, even the ears on portraits play a role. I was very careful to recite it so as not to let my voice leak out..

* * *

“Oh my, oh my! Beric! Beric you bastard!”

“Lay down this way! warm water and a clean cloth!”

“The wizards take turns infusing magical power! Empower yourself with healing magic! Bring all the doctors! I will stitch up the torn wound.!”

“Bones, are these bones right??”

“Damn, this is driving me crazy. Make sure your fingers are still attached!”

“Beric, oh my, Beric…….”

“Mr. Romandro. Please get out of the way. It's disturbing.”

“Ugh, please save me. Our Beric is like that, how come.”

The wizards frowned and continued to inject magic power. At first, I thought Ian had brought a torn body. It's so shabby that you can't even think of it being alive, and there isn't a single place that's sound..

Romandro continued to move the bowl of hot water, wiping away tears and snot. Vivianna was given a restraining order for fear of going into shock..

“Ha, you're alive, right??”

“We also had a conversation.”

“Crazy, can it be possible to live like this? This isn't him. This can't be a person.”

Jiyiing. Jiing.

The healing wizards were sweating and looked at the overall injury. The inside of Beric's body you can feel with your fingertips. All organs are damaged.

“omg! What the hell is this-”

“Please stitch up the wound! I don’t know if this has any meaning! First, we will stop the bleeding. Acorella! Tell Acorella to hand over all the anesthetic potions.!”

Ian looked at his blood-covered hands and looked back at Beric. I'm glad I didn't die, but it's definitely weird. All I have to do is dig up the dirt and bury him right now, so how can Beric be alive??

“Ian.”

smart.

It was Jayrot, one of the three commanders. He knocked on the open door and called for Ian. He glanced at the messed-up Beric for a moment, then asked in embarrassment:.

“Do you know the whereabouts of Barsabe??”

“…I haven't heard anything. Vivianna says she lured those wearing armor. She is currently wanted by the Imperial Guard. If you see the swordsman with her black armor and blue hair, you will receive a report from her..”

has disappeared. Both the armor and Barsabe disappeared without a trace. J. Rutt's face darkened and she pressed into deep frown lines..

“ha.”

She was the daughter of a deceased friend and a trusted subordinate. She doesn't doubt her skills, but she doesn't think Beric was brought in like that. It's inevitable to be worried.

“And Ian. Do you remember what I said last time about finding out about that guy Beric??”

When Beric and Jayrot first faced each other at the training ground, both had doubts about Beric's identity. There were too many things that were unclear for him to be a simple magic swordsman..

“I heard a few things, so I tried to narrow them down, but I wasn't sure about anything. Looking at that, I have some doubts about it..”

Ian looked at him, wiping away the blood with a handkerchief. As if telling me to hurry up and say it.

“Do you know that they are Atans??”