543 – Purple Coronet, Blue Blood – 2

It is the duty of those who sit in the last seats to quietly observe the patterns on the desk and not disobey the wishes of the higher-ups. This is a common sense recorded in the ancient Code of Hammurabi.

However, it is difficult to close your ears just because your eyes are focused on the desk. Even if you don’t remember the content of the meeting, you should listen to the entire content and be prepared to answer immediately if your superior suddenly asks a question. This is the duty of a member of society written in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Therefore, I was able to make an objective assessment of the Quironos Kingdom by listening to the conversation between the emperor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

‘Are they crazy?’

Even if they go crazy, they are very crazy people.

Of course, from Quoronos’s perspective, I understand that the replacement of Leon’s royal family is a serious crisis. The reason why Quoronus emerged from a small country that was under the watchful eye of powerful countries to an emerging powerhouse in the central part of the continent was thanks to the territory it took from Leon, and the Asturian royal family, which was robbed by the empire and Quoronos in succession, did not mention anything about the lost territory.

Thanks to this, Quoronos was able to focus on assimilating the occupied territories without external threats, but the Asturian royal family, whose ranks have been sorted out, disappears?

‘You might vomit up the territory you barely digested.’

And even I, who lack diplomatic knowledge, couldn’t have thought of something that came to mind right away.

I don’t know what kind of family the new royal family of Leon will be, but it is bound to be less prestigious than Asturia, which has reigned as a royal family for hundreds of years. In that case, he would struggle to establish authority somehow, and isn’t the title of ‘the current competent royal family that recaptured the territory helplessly lost by the former royal family’ to establish authority?

Okay, so I understand that Quoronus’ eyes rolled back. It’s only natural that half of the territory is suddenly in danger of being downgraded to a conflict zone. It’s natural…

‘You’re turning the Empire and Armain into enemies?’

It is a foolish act to be so obsessed with the goal in front of you that you cannot see behind it. Taking a hardline response to an incident involving the first or second greatest continental power is crazy unless there are at least two Khagans.

Or is it because you see what’s behind you? Even if the opponent is ranked 1st or 2nd, they are still a powerhouse in the central part of the continent?

‘The opponent is also a strong country.’

I was so shocked that I couldn’t even help but laugh. This is roughly what it would have looked like if Armain’s Fifth Reich had taken power.

“Minister of Inspection.”

“…Yes, Your Majesty. Please do so.”

Because of the tremendous cultural shock, he was a beat late in answering the emperor’s question.

But is it because of my mood? If it’s a country that does diplomacy like a fool, I think I’ve seen it all over the world.

“There are people who are not afraid of heaven because they cannot see it, so shouldn’t we teach them?”

“You are right.”

Although I was still dizzy, I instinctively responded to the emperor’s words.

In the meantime, the emperor’s elegant way of speaking was impressive when he said, ‘I think people who don’t know anything should be criticized and beaten up.’ Honestly, I think he feels the same way as me.

…

‘Wait a minute.’

You b*stard, why are you singing out me for saying that?

If you want to attack him militarily, you should do it to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. If you want to kill him diplomatically, you should do it to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. I’m just a totem that will just fold my arms in front of Armain and the Leon nobles.

“However, it is cruel for fearless soldiers to shed blood in vain in a foreign land. I will not hesitate to take on any challenge for the order and tranquility of the continent, but I will not first persecute the ignorant and see the blood of soldiers.”

The Emperor continued speaking quickly, as if the look in my eyes was unusual. The precondition was specified that the Empire would not launch an offensive first unless Quoronus attacked the Imperial Army first.

After hearing that, my displeasure subsided somewhat. Fortunately, ‘Go and fight.’ Because I’m not giving the same crazy orders.

“So, Minister. The role of the Minister is important.”

The emperor suddenly got up from the head table, came next to me, placed his hand on my shoulder, and whispered quietly.

“Split the sky in the direction they are in. Continue until people who don’t even know the topic begin to resolve the issue through conversation.”

“I will accept it.”

I bowed my head to the direct and clear instructions.

Such orders can be carried out as much as desired. Now, just because you hit the sky a little bit doesn’t mean your arms will explode or cause any strain to your body. Rather, there is no need to over-stimulate Quironos, so he would have been disappointed if he had been told to refrain from slashing the sky.

“And even if you ask to talk, you don’t have to just go along with it.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I will keep that in mind.”

A statement to definitely tame Quoronus, who was bothering the empire with crazy diplomacy.

Thinking back to the emperor’s usual behavior, he responded obediently, even though it was a radical and violent method. First, it was Quoronus who used the crazy tactic, and the emperor hates it when his opponent acts out of bounds.

‘I happened to touch the seizure button.’

Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Quoronos ended up tap dancing on the emperor’s seizure button without their knowledge.

Because the emperor was tormented like crazy by the second prince, who held power that was undeserved for his personality. Perhaps he saw the shadow of the second prince in Quoronus’ actions his.

‘If this continues, even if we perish, it will be a natural death.’

Still, if you realize the subject before it reaches natural death, it will end up as just a bruise.

There is not much to be gained by taking over a country that does not even border a border.

As soon as he retired from Taeyangjeon, he had an additional meeting with Jeon Seung-gong.

“The atrocities of a small border country offended Your Majesty.”

“It was worth it. Even I couldn’t believe what I heard.”

“Is that so? Actually, I am like that too.”

Jeon Seung-gong shook his head as if he was tired, and then said with a smile.

“So, Carl, what do you plan to do?”

“I plan to try my best once a week. Doing it more often than that would be unreasonable, and there’s no need for it.”

It was a question without context, but I answered calmly. Everyone in the office knew that Jeon Seung-gong heard the emperor’s whisper.

Could it be that Jeon Seung-gong, one of the greatest warriors in the empire, couldn’t have heard a whisper in the same room? The emperor probably also said, ‘Screw that b*stard.’ Because he was embarrassed to give this command in front of his subjects, he probably took the form of a whisper.

But when I think about it, it sucks. Why do I restrain myself in front of other subjects but have no filter for myself? I think we need some manners and respect between us.

“The Kingdom of Quironos is considered a powerhouse in the central region, but its foundation was only diplomatic power. The Kingdom of Quoronos was far from strong.”

Jeon Seung-gong, who nodded his head in response to my answer, tapped the desk with his index finger and shared his memories.

“In the first place, wasn’t the victory achieved by a surprise invasion of Leon, which was in a moribund state due to the war with the empire? That is also part of the strategy, so there is no problem, but the current leaders of Quoronos believe that the victory was achieved entirely through their own capabilities. It seems like that.”

“It’s a shame.”

This is sincere. There is nothing more terrible than the international community overestimating their own national power. Both from the perspective of the State party and from the perspective of other countries.

“So, as His Majesty the Emperor said, the role of the sword army is great. Even if they realize their ignorance, they will not act recklessly.”

“We will do our best for peace on the continent.”

“Haha, yes. I believe Carl will do it quickly.”

Jeon Seung-gong, who burst into laughter happily, did not show any sorrow on his face.

It’s amazing. There is a possibility of armed conflict with another country, but Jeon Seung-gong, the top officer in the imperial army, has no worries. Of course, I’m thinking that I will break Quoronus’s confidence and there will be a peaceful ending.

‘What about Quoronos…’

How bad was the military power that Jeon Seung-gong said this?

Is it roughly something like Italy?

***

The crown prince of Leon has died.

The Asturian royal family with hundreds of years of history will disappear, and it will not be long before a new purple coronet will be born.

“Little brother.”

“…Yes, Your Majesty.”

When I called Count Nerkap, who was sitting across from me, Count Nerkap responded with an uneasy expression.

After all, consistency is the answer. He was a count who was reluctant to give the honorary title of “Younger brother” To a mere subject, but after decades of effort, he has now outwardly accepted it.

“It looks like Quoronus will be hit by the stone thrown at Leon.”

When I opened my mouth to the Count, the Count nodded his head.

It is true that we checked Quoronos’ intervention. He even made an implicit threat, telling me to be prepared to have a fork stuck in my throat if I pointed a fork at him.

However, rather than giving in to threats, they are instead aiming for a strong confrontation. Considering the difference in national power, I wonder what the situation is,

“I need to properly tame this charm.”

“This is truly a wise decision.”

This is a golden opportunity to legally step on those guys who have been arrogant lately.

How noisy has Quironos been over the past five years? They went around talking about how they defeated Leon, who once threatened Armain, and that they were the strongest next to Armain. He raised his voice, saying that one day he must surpass even Armain.

If you know the true nature of Quoronos, this is a statement that won’t even make you laugh. When the ultra-hardliners within our own country spoke of the Armaine Empire, we felt the same way the empire felt. It was terrible, like looking in a mirror.

So now is your chance. A chance to beat up his crazy dog named Quoronos with the empire.

‘…Crazy dogs come out one after another.’

At this point, it starts to feel amazing. In the past, Leon was extremely bad at diplomacy, but now those who used to be a diplomatic powerhouse are going crazy. Is there a curse in the central part of the continent that poisons the strongest nation?

Still, it’s not a bad thing as competitors get used to it.

***

Leon’s return to work is just around the corner.

Perhaps Enen felt sorry for the ruined continent, and a new life was welcomed into the arms of the Crasius family.

“Brother.”

“Oh, are you here?”

She greeted Erich, who came to her mansion, and scratched her head.

Seeing Erich gave her a strange, indescribable feeling. It’s not really Erich’s fault…

“Well, what do you think?”

“They said it was 3 weeks.”

Erich’s eyes rolled back and forth at those words. As if I was reminiscing about something that happened three weeks ago.

Of course, no matter how much I think about it, the only thing she can do is marry me and Rize. To be exact, it was the time when Rize’s declaration of war was tragically defeated.

“Let’s go first. It’s a sergeant, but I need to show my face.”

“Uh, yes, that should be it.”

As she patted Erich on the shoulder, he nodded with a puzzled expression.

I understand. I feel the same way.

‘My younger brother at this age…’

I never knew my mother would be pregnant.