143. I just wanted to see Jin
The central conference room of the imperial palace.
Main officials of the imperial family form a circle centered around Rezef, who sits at the head table.
This meeting was very important as the conflict with Descartes continued.
“Your Majesty, we must now come to terms with Descartes.”
The minister said.
His role is to oversee the administration of the empire and assist the emperor. The fact that the minister brought up this opinion at the meeting meant that the matter was that serious.
“That’s right, Your Majesty. Currently, Descartes is in a situation where he started a revolution in magic alone. He’s made ridiculous progress. He has to maintain a close relationship with them.”
The Home Minister said. It was the Minister of Finance who continued his words.
“Currently, the company that has the most influence on the empire’s economy is the ‘France Corporation’ run by Descartes. “If we reject Descartes any further than this, the empire will not be able to avoid loss.”
There is one reason why key figures in the empire are desperately trying to dissuade him.
The complete book of Descartes arrived recently.
The compendium showed that Descartes’ patience was running out.
I decided that if things continued like this, the relationship would never be restored.
“Has everyone finished talking?”
Emperor Rezef said. The stubbornness was evident in his heavy voice.
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“Descartes’ power in the empire is so uniquely strong. We have so far studied the imperial family, Descartes, and Persia. “The empire was divided into three forces and ruled.”
Drur. Rezef stood up from the head table and his chair was dragged back.
“But it is no exaggeration to say that Descartes is everything to the empire now. Jim believes that reducing Descartes’ force and maintaining balance is the right decision.”
Actually, Rezef had a good balance of power. What does it matter whether Descartes is strong or the imperial family is pushed back? All you have to do is run the empire well.
But this is what Somire wanted. Rezef could do anything for her.
“Your Majesty, it is a bad decision to maintain this confrontation with Descartes. If Descartes could not stand the imperial family’s actions and attempted treason…….”
Boom! Rezef lowered his round table and took a picture.
“Are you saying that the imperial family will fall because of Descartes?”
Rezef’s lifeless gaze. The minister had no choice but to turn his head and say, “I apologize.”
“This imperial meeting will end here. “You know that Jim has no intention of stopping his confrontation with Descartes.”
Rezef got up from his seat and left the central conference room.
“… ….”
It was good to move for Somire. However, Rezef himself knew that if he continued to defy Descartes like this, a lot of karma would come back to the imperial family.
‘What should I do about this?’
Whew, Rezef sighed in despair. It was a fight that was not possible from the beginning.
All the noble forces joined the imperial power in the hope of obtaining and eating the bean paste, and through various checks, they won the power struggle…….
‘You can’t continue any further than this.’
Descartes’ final warning. If you cross the line beyond this, you never know what might happen.
‘We have to find another way.’
But which way? Rezef had nothing in mind.
“Whoa…” ….”
Rezef sighed in frustration and entered his residence, the ‘Feast Hall.’ Simply put, a lounge.
I lay back on the soft sofa and looked at the ceiling. Since the sudden death of his father, His Majesty the Emperor, Rezef has been running non-stop.
Although he was often called weak, the crown prince received training as a successor and took an elite course. He had no problem getting things done.
But… ….
‘Now there is no way to keep Descartes in check.’
The problem was that Descartes had become too strong. Just because you win in a power struggle, there is nothing good for the imperial family unless you raise the stake in the Magic Tower or the tax rate.
Then. Suddenly, the door to the ‘Feast Hall’ opened and Somire came in.
“Your Majesty, are you worried about anything?”
Somire shows a friendly smile and gives warmth today as well. The prince seemed to be completely relieved of his fatigue.
“Ah- Somire.”
“Your Majesty, please protect your health.”
I got up to hug her right away, but Somire stubbornly refused.
“What are you worried about?”
“It’s a worry, it’s a worry.”
“Is it because of Descartes?”
“As expected, Somire. “You immediately recognized my concerns.”
Rezef was moved. Somire continued speaking without paying attention to him.
“You said that because of the previous letter from Descartes, right? “I have a plan.”
Rezef tilted his head, “What do you mean by plan?”
“Now stop making one-sided demands on Descartes and sell their weaknesses.”
Weakness. Everyone has weaknesses. But how do we uncover Descartes’ weaknesses?
“It won’t be easy to criticize Descartes’ weaknesses… ….”
Rezef stroked his chin and narrowed his eyebrows.
“I have some thoughts about that.”
Somire smiled bitterly and continued her words.
“Are you aware that Descartes’ Magic Tower is currently conducting inhumane experiments on death row inmates?”
But Rezef nodded and nodded.
“We are releasing that information in a slightly diluted manner. “We are conducting experiments on ordinary people, not on death row prisoners.”
An extremely risky operation. Rezef didn’t know this either.
“Somire, it’s too risky to play with information. If this happens…… “
Somire interrupts the conversation by saying, “No.”
“Isn’t the current situation where all noble forces are attached to the imperial authority? “We want to make the most of this.”
Somire continued speaking.
“This is something I have researched in utmost secrecy, and Descartes has now lost control of Jean Warenberg. If we use these two, we will be able to shake Descartes’ position.”
Rezef narrowed his eyebrows and nodded his head repeatedly.
“That’s it. “Now that unilateral threats and checks don’t work, are we going to find fault?”
That’s right, Somire smiles.
“You found a way with this, right? “I will trust only Your Majesty the Emperor.”
“Ah, of course, Somire. “I will definitely punish Descartes for insulting Somire.”
Somire laughed as she looked at Zeref. Stupid thing.
‘In fact, the imperial family’s defeat is certain.’
The solidly united aristocratic power is also shaking. It is safe to say that the imperial family won the power struggle, but the imperial family suffered great losses.
A victory without benefit.
Accordingly, the aristocratic power is also increasingly shaken.
‘But it doesn’t matter.’
Somiré’s purpose is not to destroy Descartes. She gets the chance to meet France Descartes alone and stab him in the heart with a magic dagger.
This is it.
‘The people in this world aren’t even real people anyway. ‘It’s just a game NPC.’
There is no feeling of guilt. Somire naturally smiled at the thought of being able to return home soon.
* * *
“It’s a bit quiet now.”
The imperial family has been quiet since sending out a warning-like threat. According to the vassals, the aristocratic power also began to shake.
“I see. “I should have done this a long time ago.”
Kazar shook his head and said.
“Now you won’t be able to make threats like before. “We have made it clear that our patience is running out.”
France, who had become a little more relaxed, sipped from her teacup. Until I savored the scent. He seems to be having a relaxing time for the first time in a long time.
“Ah, a letter came from Exceed as well.”
“In Exceed?”
Kazar continued by saying yes.
“I heard there is a famous chef in the Free City Pantheon, and that he is related to Mr. Jin.”
France’s face brightened.
“It’s not long until we find Jin.”
You just have to be patient a little longer. France regained her heart’s vitality.
It was a really painful and painful time to get here, but it’s okay. If only I could meet Jin, everything would work out.
“I can sleep comfortably for the first time in a long time.”
Franche was sitting with her back on the desk chair in her office, drooping. Kazar grinned.
“If I find Mr. Jin, I will kick him in the shins.”
When France asked, “Why?” Kazar frowned.
“You put the duke through so much trouble and then passed all the work on to me. “I can’t get through it without getting kicked in the shins.”
Franche laughed when she saw Kajar’s face full of anger.
“Okay. When I find Jin, I’m going to have to rip her hair out. “I will confine you there and not allow you to go outside the Duke’s residence without my companion.”
Cold sweat broke out on Radea’s back as she quietly listened to their conversation. There’s a lot that has accumulated…….
“Anyway, let’s take a nice rest today. Soon, business will return to normal, and Magic Tower’s magic development will also start operating again.”
I was wondering if you could take some of the burden off your shoulders.
Knock knock. Smart.
─Duke! This is a telegram sent from the imperial family!
“Again?”
Flügel hurriedly entered the office and delivered the imperial official letter.
“This time, the Imperial Knights came and delivered the message.”
France’s eyebrows twitched. If the Imperial Knights came in person, this would be something unusual again.
“I understand. “Thank you for telling me.”
Frugel bowed politely and left the office. France opened the war book with a frown.
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Emperor, Rezef Fedelian sends a message to the Duke.
Information has come in that Descartes failed to control Jean Barenberg and he escaped.
Jin Barenberg is a transcendental person and a person with a desire for vengeance against the Empire. If this is true, Duke Descartes will have to bear heavy responsibility.
The Fedelian Lion plaque will also be confiscated.
If you wish to dispute this, please make an appointment with Jeanne Barenberg to visit the Imperial Palace.
I will be waiting.
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“I thought they were quiet, but then they changed their methods.”
France’s hands are shaking due to excessive stress. Why do they know that Jean Barenberg left?
‘If it’s a possibility…’ ….’
Ladrien von Gracia. That must have been what the transcendent wizard told her saint. Because that wizard is just acting for his own purposes.
“Tsk.”
France clicked his tongue and shook his head.
“What is it about?”
“It seems like they realized Jin ran away.”
Kazar’s eyes widened.
“Isn’t that a really big deal? Losing Mr. Jin, the only person the Empire fears, is not something to be taken lightly…….”
France continued, “Of course, there is a way out.”
“Just say I was sent overseas for a while for a mission that would take a long time. “Recently, Descartes’ business is expanding into other countries.”
I don’t know how far this simple and clear excuse will work…….
‘I have no choice but to give it a try.’
However, the imperial family’s attacks did not stop there.
Knock knock.
─Duke, this is your vassal, Karte Bierman! Can I come in right now?!
Just hearing his voice makes him seem urgent.
“Come in.”
Rattle. The vassal, Karte Wiermann, brought with him an article from the imperial newspaper.
“I’m sorry for not being polite. First, look at the content!”
France calmly looked at the newspaper article. And then, her face distorted as if a piece of paper had been crumpled.
The contents were as follows.
【Shocking announcement from the imperial family! Inhumane magic experiments on humans are being conducted in the magic tower run by Duke Descartes!】
【The Descartes family’s foolish mistake! Warenberg’s disaster, let Jean Warenberg go!】
【What is the whereabouts of Jin Barenberg, the greatest sword on the continent, the scourge of the kingdom? Isn’t this taking revenge on the empire?】
【The Magic Tower has been conducting experiments with death row inmates, but due to the lack of numbers, even people who have committed minor crimes are being mobilized for experiments. According to rumors, even homeless and homeless people are kidnapped…… 】
The imperial family’s conspiracy was beginning.
“… “These things are really crazy.”
A shadow flickered beneath France’s feet.
The patience I had endured, the spirit I had managed to hold on by just looking at Jin, was scratching the floor.
