769 – We Had Too Much Going on – 1

The professional spirit of decades of experience as a writer. Pride in the country that has reigned as a cultural powerhouse for hundreds of years.

Perhaps because these two things were combined, a proposal emerged that the average person could not even imagine.

‘It’s a biography.’

First, I calmed my agitated mind and organized my thoughts.

Rodesa, a romance novel writer, said she would write a new work based on the love story between me and Rize. On the other hand, Allen, a writer of adventure and chivalric novels, said he would turn my ‘biography’ into a novel.

After listening to the nuance, I realized that it was not just a motif. It seems like I’m really going to write a novel about what I experienced, like a historical novel.

If I had to compare it, it would be like Romance of the Three Kingdoms. There are some variations, but like a novel based on history.

“Thank you for the offer, but I am only 26. I wonder how much I can write about the biography of someone who did not live a very long life. Even if I write it as a short story, it may not even last half a volume.”

First of all, I politely expressed my disapproval at Allen’s proposal.

In fact, from the moment she accepted Rodesa’s request, from the moment Rize’s eyes began to sparkle, her acceptance of Allen’s proposal was almost confirmed. Moreover, unlike the academy days where the newlywed lives of high-ranking people were at stake, there is nothing about my life that needs to be kept confidential. Anyway, my life is being written in a history book in real time.

And my story in some way. To be exact, I would be happy if the story of those 6 Swordsmen spreads widely. A novel by a great writer may be more effective than a boring and stiff textbook.

“The value of a person’s life is not divided by time. No one can deny that your Excellency is young, but has the path you’ve walked so far been smooth and peaceful?”

Allen’s rebuttal was not particularly wrong, so I couldn’t reject it even more strongly.

There are ordinary people who live into their 80s or 90s but are not recorded because they live peaceful lives. On the other hand, there are great people who remain in history because they lived stormy lives even though they died in their teens or 20s.

It’s a shame, but I’m closer to the latter of the two. He served in two wars, and in return became a key figure in the empire at this age. I’m rolling around like a dog because I met the wrong boss, but my power itself is on the high side. In fact, freedom is more urgent than power.

“Never in the history of mankind have the settled people and the nomads become one. No swordsman has ever cut down the sky with a single sword. No powerful person has ever become a living blessed person who is favored by God.”

‘Why are there so many?’

Meanwhile, Allen’s persuasion took longer.

Even though I, the person involved, have heard of it, there are many reasons to use it. War hero, greatest sword on the continent, living blessed. If you choose just one of the three, you will quickly create a full-length novel.

“Actually, this old man admired a sword-wielding warrior, so he created chivalry with his pen. But before I died, the best swordsman on the continent, who had accomplished countless feats, appeared. Isn’t this truly God’s guidance? I burned the last flame of my life for you, Your Excellency. I want to.”

“Huh.”

Now that they’re even mentioning life expectancy, which is a short period of time, I feel weak.

It is said that a writer whom my wife respects, who appears to be nearing retirement, is making his final work with me as the subject. How can I be so cold-hearted after hearing something like this?

“It’s not a very interesting life, but I’m excited to think that such a boring life will become a masterpiece through the hands of a great writer.”

So she gave Allen her nod. Let’s try something.

“But if I want to write my story, I can’t leave out the war, and it’s not something that can be explained in a day or two. I also have other schedules, so I can’t use up a whole day. “

Instead, it was clearly mentioned that there would be some difficulties in conveying her life.

You have to enjoy your honeymoon as much as possible, and while collaboration with Rodesa is also planned, collaboration with Allen is also taking place? Inevitably, there will be little time to devote to Allen.

“I am asking you a favor, so of course I have to accommodate your schedule. Please come whenever it is convenient for you.”

Of course, since Allen is not a person without circumstances, she naturally understood.

If she gets angry because she doesn’t give you time after asking for it first, is she human? It’s something on the edge of a beast.

“…Well, I was embarrassed to see you empty-handed, so I prepared a gift for you. I hope it suits your taste.”

“Thank you, Your Excellency! I will drink with joy on the day I complete Your Excellency’s biography!”

She handed Allen the boyar wine that had disappeared from her memory for a while.

I almost brought it as a gift and then took it as is.

This is the process of turning my life into a novel, but I needed the cooperation of an outsider to make the work run more smoothly.

– A biography of a minister?

“Yes, well. It just happened to be like that.”

More specifically, the cooperation of the emperor who holds all the information of the empire in one hand.

A great war of subjugation named after Khagan, a northern conquest that turned the north into the territory of the empire. During the two wars, I had a strong personality, like a joker who was deployed for battle, rather than belonging to a command group such as a commander or leader. So, it was difficult to understand the overall flow of the war unless you had access to information.

On the other hand, the emperor had no choice but to know closely not only the current state of the war, but also the situation in the mainland behind him. If the emperor does not know the information, he will know.

“It is a glorious moment when the nomads, who had been at odds with the settled people for thousands of years, bowed their heads to the empire. This is an opportunity to publicize that glory to the entire continent in the form of a novel, so wouldn’t it be better to announce it more accurately if possible?”

-Hmm.

At my suggestion, the emperor massaged his chin and fell into deep thought.

The empire has already included two wars in its educational curriculum in order to unite settlers and nomads, to show off the empire’s great victories, and to publicize the legitimacy of the empire’s rule over the North. Even when I was an academy inspector, wasn’t the story of the Six Swords in history textbooks?

Unlike the Northern Conquest, which ended in a complete victory for the Empire, the great war of subjugation, which was tormented by the Khagan like crazy, was a war with a bitter aftertaste. Because of that war, other countries for a while thought, ‘The empire had a hard time with nomads?’ To the extent that I received the same look.

In such a situation, Balcross, a third party rather than the empire involved, describes the great war of subjugation? And not a boring textbook, but a novel by a great writer?

– It wouldn’t be bad.

This is an opportunity to let the entire continent know about Khagan’s monstrous side his. At the same time, it is an opportunity to announce the majesty of the empire that won against such a monster.

And that was not because the empire put in the request first, but because a representative writer from a cultural powerhouse volunteered. If this happens, doubts about neutrality and objectivity will decrease, and the quality of the work will inevitably increase.

– I understand what the Minister means. So, what do you want from Jim?

“We need records of the Great Purge War and the Northern Conquest kept by the Ministry of War and the Imperial Army. Of course, excluding confidential information that is difficult to disclose, more detailed information will make writing easier.”

Information I didn’t know before, information that is disappearing from my memory. Wouldn’t it be easier to write if I told Allen that information?

And I need documentation so I can make a little less fuss. I need it just for my comfort.

– There is nothing that cannot be done.

However, unlike before, where he reacted positively, this time the emperor reacted somewhat sourly.

– Military information cannot be passed on to civilians in other countries. Even if it is planned to be written as a novel anyway, there is a difference between processed content and raw information.

“If you come…?”

– Get Allen to take a confidential oath.

It was obvious, so I nodded calmly. In common sense, the emperor’s request is a natural request.

-And the profit you will make from publishing the novel. Be sure to demand a share of the minister and the empire as well. I’m providing information on the minister’s life and the empire, but I have to get paid for it.

Afterwards, I briefly flinched at the frugality of even receiving material rewards.

I was simply focusing on spreading their name and the glory of the empire. I couldn’t think of any commercial benefits.

‘Money is important.’

It’s a shame. If you sell books, you are bound to make a profit. I was so blinded by fame that I almost missed the obvious benefits.

– If you keep those two things, we will proceed with providing the information.

“Thank you for your generous decision, Your Majesty.”

-What. A writer from a country other than the empire said he would raise the dignity of the empire. Shouldn’t this level of consideration be given?

***

The next day, Count Tyglehen visited again.

I thought he would come in 3 days because he had other plans, but he came right away. I was happy to see that the Count also seemed interested in this writing.

“There is something we need to agree on before we start in earnest. How will the profits be distributed once the novel is published?”

“Profit… “Do you mean?”

However, it was a bit frustrating because it was about profit rather than information delivery.

Still, profit distribution is an important issue. The belief is that if profits were involved, the minister would take a more active role.

“His Majesty said that he would provide information about the Ministry of War and the Imperial Army for smoother writing activities if appropriate profits were transferred to the Empire. Of course, it is on the condition that leakage to others is prohibited.”

“I will give it all to you and the empire.”

“…Hmm?”

Seeing the count blinking in confusion, he spoke even more firmly.

“All proceeds from the sale. I will dedicate 5 to 5 to Your Excellency and the Empire. I am satisfied with writing Your Excellency’s biography.”

Originally, I was planning to hand over 3 and the rest to the minister.

But what? Beyond simply hearing it verbally from the person concerned, they also receive information officially organized by the empire?

‘Even if I give you money, it’s not enough.’

You can give up as much profit as you want. Rather, it is at a level where you have to give up a portion of the wealth you have accumulated.

‘It’s the best.’

My heart, which was already pounding, began to beat even more violently.

The final spark of my writer’s life. I was confident that this flame would burn so hotly that it would remain in the history of the continent.

In fact, historical novels and biographies are only half as good as thorough historical research. Because the most important historical evidence has been perfectly preserved.