Chapter 572 – 46. Dejac Empire – An Empire Rushing Toward the End (6)
The emperor couldn’t believe his ears at the unexpected news.
“Jailbreak…? Did you say jailbreak, just now?”
“Yes, that is so, Your Majesty.”
The angry emperor’s fist hit the desk harshly.
His hand hurt more than the loud noise, but his anger numbed his pain.
‘Escalor four years… !’
However, other emotions soon rushed to my head as quickly as anger.
“…”
Excited. Excited. Excited.
“Your majesty…?”
“…For now, step back.”
“Yes…?”
“No, no. … Chase. Yes, chase! Order the escaped bitch to be tracked down immediately!”
“…”
“What are you doing, go out!”
“…I understand, Your Majesty.”
The chamberlain bowed his head and accepted the emperor’s orders and then stepped down.
His face was dark as he walked backwards without showing his face.
‘It’s a big deal.’
There were many reasons.
First of all, it’s because the opponent is the opponent.
General Escalor is the empire’s strongest force, both in name and reality.
If you try to counterattack with a feeling of oppression, you will suffer enormous damage.
Also, if she decides to run away, who will be able to catch her?
The only one who has a chance is the magic tower owner Natalie, but she is busy with the magic tower work.
There is concern that the emperor’s suspicions may be aroused here.
‘Yes, Your Majesty’s suspicions are also a problem.’
Now, the emperor appears to not trust anyone except some of his close associates.
Fortunately, it’s still like this, but I don’t know what will happen next.
However, even this is a second worry for the Chamberlain.
The real problem was different.
“…You were shaking.”
The emperor’s hands were shaking as he ordered the chase of the general.
The emperor who boasted of indomitable authority.
No matter how much the general ran away, the previous emperor was confident even in the face of the capricious dragon in front of him.
But the emperor trembled with fear.
Even without realizing it himself.
‘He is not the emperor he used to be. The current Majesty… Phew.’
The same goes for commands.
You raise your voice and just order them to chase you down.
In the past, I would have specifically ordered which unit to pursue and how to pursue it.
On top of this, he doesn’t even notice his own mistakes and gets angry.
“…”
The chamberlain took heavy steps and bit his lip until it bled.
Dangerous. The situation is very bad.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Dejac Empire, which has the name of the most powerful country on the continent, was built up before, but was ultimately achieved by the current emperor.
However, he is unable to decide on a successor, let alone handing over power to the next generation, and is on the verge of collapse.
The Chamberlain knew better than anyone else that this would mean the decline of the empire.
“We need to take measures… Huh, no.”
The chamberlain with bloodshot eyes let out a sigh.
What on earth can he do?
The authority of the imperial chamberlain comes solely from the emperor.
I lived with him for decades.
As he grows older, he has no other choice than emperor.
‘I’m sorry, Your Majesty. Still, my conviction is that I will be with Peha until the end.’
The chamberlain sent an apology to the emperor in his heart.
In this way, another loyalist gave up the empire.
As soon as the emperor dismissed the chamberlain, he hurriedly took out his bracelet from his chest.
Escalor is the result of secret human experiments.
It was a leash to hold her life and shake her to her heart’s content.
Originally, I would have hid it in my bedroom or office, but now I always carry it in my arms.
‘If you use this…’
The emperor wearing the bracelet with crazy eyes stopped.
I wondered if I would be able to reach the general just by using the power of the leash.
A situation where you don’t even know her location.
If you were a general, it would not be difficult to escape the system as soon as you escape from prison.
The current system has become one of the continent’s leading metropolises through the emperor’s efforts.
No matter how strong the bracelet is, will it be effective to that extent?
It might be okay if it doesn’t reach you at all, but the bigger problem is that it reaches you because its power is somewhat reduced.
‘That bitch will definitely notice. She’s a beast, but she’s got a good head.’
The emperor couldn’t even try and just got sick.
When pain begins vaguely, Escalor will immediately determine the cause and calculate the distance.
And you can avoid the emperor as much as possible, or on the contrary, you can wait at an appropriate distance and attack quickly.
The emperor, consumed by fear, let go of his anger without being able to do anything.
“Keueuuuuu.”
However, it was difficult to stop the anger rising through clenched teeth.
Anger and fear.
And anxiety.
All three were very unfamiliar emotions to him, so the emperor could not stay still and kept shaking his body.
Until now, I’ve just gotten rid of anything that makes me angry.
There was no need for fear.
There was no anxiety, only confidence.
But now.
“Ah…”
The Emperor finally realized that he was becoming weak.
‘No, it doesn’t work. Yet, he hasn’t achieved anything he truly wants. At best, they couldn’t even swallow a single country! At least half. Half of this continent must be acquired. If that’s the case, no matter how bad a successor he is, he can carry a grand burden…’
While he was comforting himself, he paused and stopped thinking.
It was a shock.
Are you trying to pass on the hope of unifying the continent to your successor?
A thought he had never thought before in his life.
As soon as I realized my decline, I immediately felt a sense of weakness.
“This can’t be done.”
Red veins appeared in the emperor’s eyes.
The emperor of an empire, and the future ruler of the continent, must never be weak.
Isn’t this weak way of thinking no different from that of the first prince?
One thing he was fortunate about was that it had only been fifteen days since he woke up.
‘No one would have noticed yet.’
However, even if they were not sure, there would be one or two nobles who had a guess.
In particular, the more close associates he cherishes and keeps by his side, the more quickly he notices them.
He had to hit the player.
So that no one can challenge the authority of the emperor, the supreme ruler of the empire.
We must become a more cool-headed, resolute, and dignified leader than before.
An emperor who can resolutely shoo away even his favorite close associates.
“…Huh. Heh. Haha!!”
Suddenly, an uproar broke out.
My head finally felt refreshed.
Why did I worry until now when there was such a clear conclusion?
The emperor, who was in a very good mood, briefly forgot about the general’s escape and called the chamberlain.
And he issued a shocking command.
The next day, a marquis removed his name from the list of imperial nobles.
“Your Majesty must be crazy!”
Bang!
“Hey, this guy! Speak quietly!”
“Did I say something so bad?!”
“…”
None of the nobles gathered responded to his words.
How could he not understand the words of the old nobleman who hit the table in anger?
In particular, no one could easily handle the anger of someone who lost his children, son-in-law, and grandchildren all in one day.
In the end, the Duke, a middle-aged man with only a high rank, had to step in to appease him.
“Now, now. Calm down a little.”
“Whew. Since the Duke said so, I will calm down. … I’m sorry for everyone.”
Everyone waved their hands at Count Noh’s apology and said it was okay.
This is an apology from a senior with a political career that ranks among the top ten in the empire.
It’s obvious that there will only be disadvantages to confrontation, so why bother?
Moreover, although I was surprised by his actions and tried to stop him, the very fact that he was here showed that he was dissatisfied with the emperor.
Otherwise, the only reason to come to a place like this would be to be the emperor’s spy.
The duke, who had taken his place, slowly scanned the faces of the nobles.
‘There are some who are anxious…’
Looking at the emperor’s recent actions, it seems to be okay.
Marquis Ig-Teng is a loyalist who ranks among the top five among the imperial faction.
That person was taken away without any warning.
And not just the Marquis himself, but the entire Marquis.
The reward for ten years of loyalty is nothing but extinction.
How could one not feel anxious as an imperial noble?
In fact, the extinction of the noble family itself is plausible.
Since the current emperor took power, dozens of noble families have been wiped out and disappeared.
Among them, there are several high-ranking nobles higher than counts.
Since Marquis Ig-Teng is a loyal subject very close to the emperor, the repercussions are only great, but the emperor’s harsh punishment has continued so far.
The only important thing here is whether or not there is a reason for the nobles to understand or bow their heads.
The emperor always made up plausible reasons and struck them down, such as conspiracy to rebel or collaboration with foreign countries.
But this time there is no such thing.
Without any warning and without knowing the reason, the loyal family was destroyed.
This was the reason why many nobles gathered in one place.
“How could anyone here not understand the Count’s feelings? The extinction of the Marquis of Eastong is not just the individual or the Count, but a problem for all of us. If possible, I just want to lead the entire imperial nobility to go to His Majesty and appeal. . But…”
The duke trailed off, but any nobleman with a head could understand what he was going to say next.
First, there is no guarantee that an emperor who has committed an act of insanity will not commit an act of insanity again.
“Not only the military and knights, but even the Magic Tower. There are still many people who follow Your Majesty.”
“Uhm…”
Although the Eastung family is not a noble family with strong military power, it is still a marquis family.
The emperor still has enough power to burn down an entire place like that in one day.
They can’t understand it, but the emperor is still the emperor even if he goes crazy.
His authority, which has been solidly built over decades, comes not only from his position but also from his military power.
“Whoa, that’s a difficult problem.”
Another difficulty is that detailed discussions are difficult.
If the plan is concreted in earnest, it will turn into a rebellion that cannot be left out or rejected.
From then on, speed is the only answer, so we can’t talk in vain.
“But you probably don’t know it yet. I feel sorry for Count Agris to say this, but wouldn’t your Majesty be wise again?”
“…”
The chairman’s silence became longer due to a nobleman’s cautious opinion.
What he said was absolutely right.
Even though he was angry with the emperor, his loyalty was still enormous.
So, even in these situations, I always call him by the honorific title, “Your Majesty.”
I was even more hopeful that the emperor would come back to his senses and lead the empire back to its wealth and glory.
“Hehe. In the end, the answer for now is to wait and see the situation.”
The duke’s sad lament soon became the meaning of abandoning his position.
As he spoke, the nobles stood up one by one, starting with him getting up from his seat.
Their first meeting ended in vain, but everyone vaguely guessed the strange atmosphere.
It’s just that this isn’t the first time they’ve come together.
