Chapter 517 – [I Became the 3rd Prince of the Crazy (Scheduled)]

Ate satisfactorily. Next time, I want to tell you how to make simple refreshments and black tea for tea time.

Anyway, Leticia finished the meal with a happy expression and calmed her stomach while drinking tea. Originally, the car is for that purpose.

“Did the meal satisfy you?”

“…Yes, the chef’s skill is good.”

“He’s a skilled chef.”

No matter how genius you are, you cannot grow unless you are given an environment.

For example, if the geniuses of the past were reincarnated in the present age, they could develop enough to cause a renaissance. On the other hand, however, it is said that no matter how geniuses are, they were born in the past and lacked infrastructure and environment, so they could only achieve that level of performance.

Imagine that Dr. Einstein was born in the 21st century. It’s not the theory of relativity, but it must have been left to develop warp navigation.

Anyway, Walter’s growth comes from an environment where he can use some of the materials and the secrets I give him. Considering that there are still many secrets to solve, the possibilities for future development are endless.

While drinking tea, Leticia gathered her thoughts for a while and spoke to me. I don’t know if it’s the pleasure of full happiness or if I decided to trust me, but I’m telling a little honest story.

“If Your Highness’s goal is survival in the succession war, the most realistic way is to gather forces and join a powerful faction.”

“How can we just gather some forces and form a sit-in?”

“The large factions will be sorted out before fighting. Uncertain elements will be eliminated with certainty.”

“Hmm”

This fight doesn’t suit me. At best, it’s just about smashing everything and ending it.

First of all, what she said makes sense. It is better to bend over to someone and go in and seek safety, and if you gather forces and maintain neutrality, you will only be attacked elsewhere.

“But it’s only one way. Depending on who ascends the throne, His Highness’s treatment will be determined.”

“I don’t need a competitor!”

“His Majesty the current emperor… Ascended the throne with such a bloody purge.”

Apparently, the father of this body is more stupid than I imagined. A strong imperial power is good. Because if he has the ability, he will be able to rule well.

But what if you’re not human? It is a law that must have a human heart even if it hurts and suffers.

It is not the first time or two that I have committed abusive practices in my reincarnation. But I didn’t just kill, I only killed when I couldn’t help it.

Is it really right to kill all your siblings for the sake of power? Well, if you ask me, the answer is fixed.

“Anyway, if the easiest way is to gather forces and go to a powerful successor who won’t purify blood, go and attach that person to the throne.”

It’s difficult, but one more condition is attached here.

Excluding the assassin of the successor to the successor. It would be one chance if he didn’t give the order and the subordinates did it on their own, but they can’t be ordinary nobles, so bloody winds will blow.

“Then, if you want to do anything, you’ll have to grow your power first.”

“Yes, but the outcome of the succession war will come out in a few years from now. Indeed, building a force in the meantime is…”

“Well, in the end, it’s up to people to do it.”

Power, power, power…… To be honest, even if it is power, it means power in the end, so I can do it all by myself.

I searched this planet to see if there was anyone who went to the level of a transcendentalist by spreading his senses, but there were about 10 people who stood out, and there were others.

At least those 10 are below me… Anyway.

“The first thing that comes to mind is money.”

“Yes, because it’s the lowest hurdle yet useful everywhere.”

The tongs boss did that. “Money is always right.”

You need money to coax nobles, and you need money to build power, and you need money to spend your old age.

At least, I need money to buy ingredients for cooking, so the most necessary resource is money.

No, think about it, how can you build buildings and increase troops without any minerals? I’ve never played StarCraft, the national game.

“The easiest way to earn money is… Well, I guess that’s it”

“What are you talking about…?”

“Have you seen our chef’s skills?”

As she said, there will be demand if it boasts a taste that exceeds that of a high-end restaurant.

Since ancient times, appetite is one of the three major human needs. A person with money does not spare money for that desire.

After making it into my own person, I should separately set up a restaurant outside the imperial palace and use it as a source of funds. If the business does well, you will make good money, so you should have at least one income.

“In the budget of the Emerald Palace, we reduced the cost of maintenance of dignity… Ah, what will the market price of the land outside be like?

Slightly, as I looked at Leticia, she quietly lowered her head.

Unspoken positivity shown in action. I wonder if she showed me something enough to believe in me, but the only thing that revealed my personal ability was something like a fantasy ability.

“You don’t survive because you’re strong, you’re strong because you survived. If Your Highness wants to survive, not the throne, I want to follow that path.”

“What should I give you?”

“At the very least, it’s enough to have power that won’t be ignored just because you’re a commoner.”

“Even if you have the ability, it’s not usually given that much, so if someone hears it, they’ll think it’s presumptuous.”

“Your Highness, don’t you think otherwise?”

Only I can give you that kind of power.

No matter how much she has her abilities, she is not a talent that is difficult to replace because of her strong personal power.

If it’s her other faction or faction, there’s a possibility that there will be geniuses who are similar to her, and even better than her, so there’s no point in going there if she doesn’t have a place.

She said that all she wanted was a prince, but only I could give her as she didn’t even have the power yet. Furthermore, the performance system, according to the forces I gather, the position also goes up. Motivation will suffice.

“Okay, don’t take it”

“I look forward to seeing you in the future, Your Highness”

Here, the contract between me and Leticia was established.

*        *    *

That evening, I called Leticia, the nanny, Chef Walter, and Sergeant Hans into the room.

These are the people I can trust in this Emerald Palace. At least there are no people who trust more than these.

“If everyone is gathered, let’s start talking”

I looked at them one by one and started talking.

Again, smashing them all is the next best thing. When I’m really cornered and there’s nothing to do, my last resort is to step out and smash it.

It was the same in China in my previous life. 90% of the reason I destroyed the city by slaughtering Chinese people was because I touched Zion, but the other 10% was because he was a powerful person and would not be punished by the law.

Until there is another way that’s still good enough, I’m going to refrain from doing it.

“Not too long ago, I was almost assassinated by an assassin.”

“That……”

“Yes?! Your Highness?!”

There are people I already knew and people I didn’t know. Nanny and Chef Walter were the ones who knew, and Leticia and Sergeant Hans were the ones who didn’t know.

He gently pulls up his upper garment to show the scars that haven’t healed yet. Of course, these scars will disappear with time, but they are still there.

“They tried to send it all at once, but they tried to stab my heart right away. I survived somehow, but I felt the need for power because of that.

“Majesty…….”

I hear Nanny muttering quietly. Her voice is full of worry and sadness.

Anyway, I got to the point. Those present right now are among the few who deserve to hear it.

“I don’t aim to become emperor. What I aim for is survival. Then, living in peace is enough. If I live quietly without major incidents like today, that’s enough. I can only do it”

“Just say the word, Your Highness. I will dedicate my old life to You until I die!”

Sergeant Commander Hans shouted in a heartfelt voice.

There was no hesitation or lies. It’s been quite a while since I’ve heard that the words and actions of trusting someone are so pure.

“Create a force. What you need for that is money and personal connections. But what we have is insignificant. We have no relatives, so we have no place to lean on, and the only people I can trust are you.”

However, a business that leaves people behind is the most profitable law.

Other guys always have to be suspicious in case someone hits them in the back, but I start with 100% reliable talent from the beginning. That’s a big difference.

“We’ll save a part of the Emerald Palace’s budget and set up a restaurant in the capital city. With Walter’s current skills, he’ll be able to attract customers. The problem is people… Is there anyone he can trust in the kitchen?”

“There are a few people who have noticed.”

“Look at the person rather than the quality. There are many people with excellent talent, but people with good character are rare. If you lack talent, you can teach them.”

“Yes, I understand”

Walter It’s impossible to run a restaurant alone. At least a few more people can handle it.

“I leave the work outside the palace to Leticia. Also, let the sergeant major take care of her escort.”

“But Your Highness… Once an assassin has come, there is no law saying that he must not come a second time. Rather, shouldn’t we strengthen our vigilance by adding more people?”

“With our current budget, it is impossible to add more personnel. Besides, there is no guarantee that there will be no spies among them.

Above all, an escort is no longer needed.

As long as I have awakened as a reincarnated person, a moderate threat is not a threat.

“And I’m stronger than most escorts. Probably because I’m a daydreamer.”

“What is your highness’ self-fantasy?”

“Hmm… Stationmaster?”

At first glance, it seems that there is usually only one self-fantasy. Of course, other races other than humans have more than one, but I don’t want to stand out for nothing, so I’m thinking of handling only one.

Of course, the most frequently used force field is easy to explain and use. Authority might actually belong to real self-fantasy, but… How can I say something like an ability that will kill anyone below my level.

“My force field cannot harm me with physical attacks. That is why I was safe from the assassin.

“Hmm, but…”

“If you think of me, think of the people who work for me, not me. If the people who work for me die, the damage will come to me in the end.”

“…I understand, Your Highness”

A rough plan was drawn up. Detailed plans will be decided later.

The Emerald Palace basically has no income other than the budget paid quarterly. The amount is extremely small compared to the palaces where other members of the royal family live, but it is still enough to save face, perhaps because it is a member of the royal family.

If you save enough, you can buy a building in the capital no matter how expensive the land is.

Since I was still young, the nanny did most of the administrative work, but it was time for me to take care of it as well. No, it’s honestly not a good idea to entrust the ledger to a five- or six-year-old child.

“I’ll tell you in advance here. All I want is survival, and I don’t intend to survive until the cost of you guys. It won’t mean much if I survive after losing everything. I will allow you to survive by doing so. Stay alive as long as you can.”

“Majesty……!!!!”

The nanny wipes her tears with her somehow thrilled face. No, honestly, I like Liu Bei more than Cao Cao, so I want to rule with benevolence.

Of course, there are many things that can’t be done due to the world’s virtues… I have to go as far as I can.

“You are merciful, Your Highness.”

“There’s nothing left to live with with a strong mind. If that’s the case, I’ll have to get people’s hearts.”

“This is the imperial family. If I don’t make up my mind strongly, I might not be able to survive, right?”

“I told you. It wouldn’t mean much if you survived after losing everything. If you die, you die.”

To be honest, I don’t want to die. If something happens beyond my tolerance, I’ll tear them to death.

It seems to be a pretense on the other hand, since there is still a last resort (kaengpan) to show this mindset.

“…Your Highness is really turning 7 this time?”

“Well?”

When I spoke vaguely, Leticia put on an expression as if she didn’t understand.

Anyway, my survival plan was roughly drawn up. All you need now is time.

Hard work remained for Walter, the most important role. I want to teach it myself, but I can’t do it yet because there will be problems when I enter the kitchen.

However, even now, my skills are sufficient, so if I hit more than that, I will definitely develop further.

The goal is to build skills that will make you think, ‘Who made this dish!’ And storm into the kitchen!

Huh? Is this the opposite? How are you?