Chapter 55 – Chapter 55 ― Me That Even I Didn’t Know (1)
Episode 55 ― Me that even I didn’t know (1)
Roan has been very busy.
No matter how much work is done by subordinates, the more decisions are made, the more busy the superiors become.
From which field of supply to make first to which result to choose. Roan was distraught, even though he was mostly just reporting.
Perhaps the nobles of the small council caught in the middle were coughing up blood.
On the day of receiving tribute from the people through the GDI Chamber, Roan bestowed a small sum of money on the members of the Sohoe.
Considering their wealth, it wasn’t great, but the small meeting was eye-opening.
It was the first time an emperor bestowed something on a noble in exchange for work.
The chancellor trembled eight limbs with emotion. The sprouting thorns snapped here and there as if in a storm, creating a slight sense of fear.
“Lungs, Your Majesty, my God. Your majesty.”
The chancellor, who had called for His Majesty many times like a broken machine, pressed himself to the flat floor.
“I am sorry. Your Majesty’s will, so that it may be fulfilled. I will renovate my bones.”
Liron decorated her laboratory with one gold coin she received. Minoreus recounted the story over and over again whenever he drank.
Shikvienna wept.
“As expected, financial therapy is the best.”
Roan was satisfied with the meeting’s reaction.
Financial therapy is also valid for demons, so all the practitioners, including the small meeting, received a blood transfusion and worked hard to concentrate on their work again.
Justice Department officials were also excited.
It’s not like I’m getting the work of a small meeting like before. Gloriously, the emperor has visited and is carrying out his own orders!
“I’m trying to make a military law.”
It was the first time in history that the demon king visited the working-level department to clarify the policy direction and directly encourage it.
The old officials wiped away tears with the backs of their dry hands. His Majesty, who in the past didn’t even care about the law, is now looking for us!
It was an impression given by the pride of being the first.
They know that the emperor has become more tolerant than in the past through several royal meetings.
Didn’t even give a bonus.
The Justice Department’s loyalty is currently sky-high.
Riding on that momentum, the meeting moved swiftly.
Having to hold a meeting with a human was a bit inconvenient for the officials, but there were already many humans wandering around the castle. It wasn’t intolerable.
“Why is this clause necessary?”
“This is a provision in case the knights rebel by any chance.”
“Ah. All right. Then, let’s put this after Article 5.”
“Then, let’s look at Article 6 next.”
Even if she was a converted POW, Helen could not attend the meeting. It was Roan’s decision based on his still lacking liking.
Instead, Helen attended working meetings with Justice Department officials who were drafting military laws.
There were times when Grunent or Roan personally watched the meeting for surveillance, and there were times when the Chancellor’s clan watchers participated.
Justice officials were much more uncomfortable with their superiors and their watchers than with Helen. Relatively, meetings with humans began to become more comfortable.
A week like that.
Just before the first month of winter arrives.
One day when it got really cold.
Evirzio’s first military law went into effect.
The gist of the still brief military law, containing only the basic provisions, was as follows.
— Lives allies and kills enemies.
Since allies are colleagues, they are absolutely protected.
However, those who do not obey the orders of their superiors will be punished. This is to systematically operate and maintain organizations that wage war.
— Haha, this. Couldn’t you imagine?
A voice that makes you feel chilly just by listening to it summarizes the main contents of the martial law.
What followed was a cheerful voice.
“Eastern Hwangryeongju and Northern Baekryongju.”
It is Chancellor Aranya who tells us who the protagonist of the voice heard inside the magic tool is.
Donghwangryeongju, who is nicknamed ‘the blade of the desert’, gave an evaluation of military law in a sharp voice.
— I guess the small meeting decided to strangle us.
The laughter of Northern Baengnyeongju that followed.
It was a sound that did not fit the mood, but none of the high lords blamed or stopped him.
Because everyone was busy with their own thoughts.
It was around the time when Aranya felt nervous that someone’s voice was heard from the magic tool.
— But this time, wasn’t there His Majesty’s seal? This is Hwangmyeong.
The low, resounding voice gave an impression similar to that of Minoreus, who had entered at first glance.
“This is West Blood Ling.”
The weighty voice of the Seohyeolryeongju suggested that the military law really came down from the emperor. That it is different from before.
And the three great lords fell silent again.
They were waiting for the opinion of the Grand Duke of Darkness, the silent lord of the Southern Dark Spirit.
The strongest of the four great lords, and one who has held the lordship for the longest time. The Grand Duke of Darkness was recalling the information he had recently heard from the castle and the words he had heard from Elenir in the past.
‘Your Majesty has been attending meetings lately. It is said to be related to the law.’
‘Father. Before I came down here, Your Majesty’s attitude was a little odd. He spared humans and suddenly asked about the war situation.’
— The Grand Duke of Jeokru may be right.
“It’s mostly Southern Dark Spirits. To Your Majesty…”
“You’re going to be a craftsman.”
As expected, the protagonist of the nervous voice he had heard before was the Grand Duke of Darkness. Contrary to the way he used to talk about Erenia, he spoke politely.
— They say that His Majesty has changed noticeably. It’s common to hear that word everywhere. Haven’t you guys heard?
— Rather than seeing ‘that’ His Majesty change, wouldn’t it be quicker to think that the Small Council has finally begun secretly using His Majesty’s Seal?
— Haha, you’re right, Duke!
On the spot, the lowest-ranking count of Northern Baengnyeong expressed his sympathy in a bright voice.
— … There is some truth to that guess.
The mournful voice is the West Blood Lord.
His dark voice continued.
— But what if, what if. If that imperial title really came from His Majesty… Why did His Majesty suddenly want to organize his forces?
— Your Majesty sees no reason to regroup. Are you the one who just let this war go on for more than 3 years? Rather.
The Eastern Emperor, with a sharp high-pitched voice that seemed to be cut, continued.
— Isn’t it highly likely that the small meeting will try to reorganize the military?
— Small meetings? Why?
The Seohyeol Lord didn’t seem to understand this situation.
The other great lords who were suspicious of His Majesty’s seal, and the sudden intentions of the emperor.
However, even to the question of the West Blood Lord, the East Hwang Lord answered calmly without showing irritation.
— The more the law binds us, the stronger the power of the small council.
– Authority…
Eleanor’s father, the Southern Black Spirit Lord and the Northern White Spirit Earl, listened to this conversation in silence.
With an honest voice, the West Blood Lord muttered.
— Because of such futility, do you mean that the meeting is trying to trap us?
— I think so, Archduke Jeokru.
The Grand Duke refers to two lords who have been together for a long time since the time of the previous king, the Southern Dark Lord and the West Blood Lord.
However, the West Blood Lord doesn’t seem to understand the desire for power.
If he has strong skills, there is a position he has to deal with even if he doesn’t like it. It seems that he has no choice but to carry out the position of high lord.
The one who took over the conversation was the Count of Baekryung in the North and the Grand Duke of Darkness in the Darkness of the South.
— The spoils of war, because they make us fat. Haha.
— Too blatant, Count.
— Haha, Grand Duke. Isn’t it true
That was expected. Because there is no better environment to steal harvest than the battlefield. However, what followed was beyond Roan’s expectations.
— We even know how hard the Grand Duke works to gather the energy of those humans…
— Watch your words and actions! Count.
It was a formal tone, but the voice I heard was nervous. It was the same atmosphere I had heard in the communication with Elenir.
At the words of the Grand Duke of Darkness, the Northern Baengnyeong Lord Dark Hang Baek finally shut up.
“Recording stopped here.”
Aranya saved the magic orb that no longer made any sound.
“Perhaps the barriers have been strengthened as sensitive conversations have come and gone.”
This magic ball was secretly recorded by Aranya’s guards at the meeting of the great lords.
In other words, it is an eavesdropping record.
Now it seems that the chancellor has decided not to hide the fact that the lords are uncomfortable with me.
Aranya personally came to the office and told me about this conversation.
“It’s been a while since I heard the voices of the lords, so I’m also unfamiliar. Your majesty.”
Thank god. ‘Cause I’m not a stranger
I couldn’t bear to say, ‘I’ve never heard the voices of the lords!’, So I was contemplating what to say.
Voices are quickly forgotten from memory.
Even after tracing the demon king’s memory, the faces of the great lords somehow came to mind, but their voices were unknown.
That’s why this conversation record was more meaningful. Even if you encounter something in the future, it will be relatively easy to respond.
“Hmm. Still, the atmosphere is not as hostile as I thought.”
In fact, I was a little worried that they would unite right away and lead an army to invade Basel.
Just like what a group of bald generals in South Korea did decades ago.
If you fight one-on-one with each of the great lords, you will win, but if you bring thousands or tens of thousands of soldiers, the story will change.
Fortunately, however, it seems that even the great lords do not agree so well.
“When Seohyeol Ryeongju said that this was really my order, he seemed to be contemplating whether to follow it.”
“The West Blood Lord is a warrior to the core. He became strong only because he liked to fight, and he rose to the position of Grand Duke.”
Aranya agreed with Roan’s words.
“He is not interested in politics. As long as he confirms that His Majesty gave the order directly, the West Blood Lord will probably follow His Majesty’s orders regardless of the other great lords.”
“Hmm.”
The sharp-tongued Eastern Emperor, rather than not wanting to hear me, seemed to be concerned about the situation where ‘the small meeting is using the emperor as an excuse for political reasons to keep himself in check’.
The Northern White Command, who was just laughing, and the Southern Dark Command, the father of Erenia… I do not know yet.
In particular, since I have already overheard how the Dark Prince of Darkness treated Elenir, my thoughts about him inevitably tend to be negative.
[Uh huh, aren’t you concentrating?]
Fiora bruised Roan.
“Ah.”
No matter how busy he was, he did not miss out on swordsmanship training.
If I’m not the strongest, it’s a country where I don’t know when someone will become the emperor after taking my life.
However, after listening to such a conversation, it is difficult to concentrate.
[Hmm, you seem to have a complicated mind. The body is also heavy. Besides, I’m not very good at it. Aren’t you sick?]
“That’s rude.”
[Hmph, then did you cut my throat?]
“…”
Fiora, who spoke playfully, asked in a serious voice.
[No really, it’s the first time Roan’s body feels so sluggish. Do you usually sleep well?]
“Uh, what…”
Basically, the demon king’s body is strong.
Of course, before going to sleep, my worries increased.
It was a little disconcerting that the future related to the hero had changed, and as working-level reports on the law and the company that Roan was unfamiliar with continued to come up, there were more things to focus on.
But overall, I didn’t feel bad.
“You seem okay?”
And Fiora asked the wrong thing.
[When was the last time you had sex?]
“… What?”
Roan rarely blushed.
Of course, I haven’t been able to sleep lately.
I was busy with work, and when Helen came, I often slept with Grünent in Helen’s room to manage Helen’s liking.
Thanks to that, isn’t Helen’s favorability going up little by little?
“… You don’t know…”
[Roan?]
“It’s Helen.”
And Roan and Fiora shut their mouths.
After a while, I saw Helen and the lookouts entering Roan’s training ground from the other side.
“Your majesty.”
“What’s going on here, Helen?”
“I feel like my body is getting stiff, so I’m going to train. I was told to seek permission from His Majesty. Your majesty.”
“Hmm. Okay.”
Helen kept the accusation in herself.
If they knew that they were alone with His Majesty, the members and the leader would go berserk even more.
Roan pointed at the wooden sword.
“Use that practice sword.”
“Thank you. Your majesty.”
Helen, who was about to walk to the display of her wooden sword, stopped her steps.
“Your majesty. Is this a pretentious statement?”
“Hmm?”
Helen asked in a slightly excited voice.
“If you don’t mind, would you give me a chance to see your Majesty’s sword?”
Roan’s eyes narrowed.
This is the first time Helen asks for something of her own.
She is also a prosecutor.
[Oh, this is the first time you’ve crossed swords with someone, Roan! Can do! Let’s go!]
Hearing Fiora’s cheers that didn’t work out, Roan nodded his head.
“Bring me a wooden sword too.”
