The Prince Wants To Retire

21. I am finally retiring!

While the envoys from each country were concentrating on the Continental Conference, the Empire was able to continue negotiations with an overwhelming advantage thanks to Kariel, who was stabbed in the back.

The reparations the empire had to receive were important, but the most important was the black magicians.

At least until they completely disappeared from the western continent, each country’s cooperation was required, so they couldn’t just beat them.

This is because, when the empire shows mercy, each country will have the will to cooperate even if it is semi-forced.

In that sense, Kariel’s position was very important.

“Slap me from behind and comfort me from the front… … .”

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Jayron Paul, the head of the Iron Federation, had a disappointed expression on his face.

Even just yesterday, despite the fact that they had been fighting with Kariel, the two princes were saying they would try to appease Kariel, demanding that the Warlock’s cooperation be more powerful.

During the Continental Conference, which is now halfway through, Kariel has been tormenting him terribly.

Fortunately, Iron was on the better side.

In the case of Seongguk, it was because he was being bitten to the point of being frightening.

The situation was so bad that the impression of the pope, which was good even on the first day, has been hardened ever since.

It means that Kariel bullied him to the extent that even the expression of the pope, who had been smiling all his life, changed.

Not only the Pope, but all the heads of state were participating in the Continental Congress with a firm expression.

You could barely see them all sitting there with tired expressions on their faces.

To them, the second prince, Luffiel, smiled and said.

“Well… … Finally, I think I will tell you one piece of good news.”

Everyone tilted their heads at Luffiel’s words.

Everyone looked at Rufiel, thinking to themselves, ‘It’s a good thing for you guys!’

“I think my brother is going to retire.”

At Luffiel’s words, everyone said one word at a time with dry expressions.

Everyone showed a mechanical reaction saying that they made a difficult decision with the words that they were sorry.

It was an expression that asked what meaning it would be to step down from the position of crown prince when Kariel already had the ability.

Seeing their reaction, Luffiel said with a bitter expression.

“You said that you would step down from all duties as soon as you step down from the position of crown prince. He will probably leave immediately for the territory designated by His Majesty.”

At Rufiel’s words, the heads of the chiefs in the meeting hall opened their eyes wide.

“… … Has a retirement ceremony been set?”

“It will be in two days.”

Rufiel answered Jaylon Paul’s question with a gloomy expression.

Seeing the prince’s reaction, Jayron realized that this was not a lie.

‘Is it to raise the princes?’

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Jayron thought so and looked at the two princes.

In a situation where the retirement of Kariel, who was already completed, was confirmed, what remained was the growth of the two princes.

And it will serve as a test for the next emperor.

It was possible because most of the negotiations were completed with the Empire’s overwhelming superiority, and all that was left was small things.

Of course, it would be great from the point of view of spitting out the reparation money, but from the point of view of the empire, it was of less importance, so it seemed to be completely entrusted to the two princes.

Heads of each country’s faces wrinkled as if their pride was hurt, but apart from that, this was an opportunity.

An opportunity to minimize the damage to each country through the imperial throne fight.

“I hope everyone will shine at your retirement ceremony.”

At the words of Seriel, who remained silent, the heads of each country smiled and replied that they would attend.

The two princes let out a small sigh as they looked at the chiefs who responded quickly, fearing that they might feel bad and put it off until after the Continental Congress.

Now they had to fight the fox-like chieftains with their own strength.

The two princes escape with drooping shoulders from the tremendous burden.

However, the faces of the heads of state looking at the two were dark.

It was because they were overshadowed by the monster named Kariel, so the two princes also deserved to be called geniuses.

Geniuses with the potential to become the next masters and mages gained political experience at an early age.

However, it was not an ordinary experience, it was a real battle experience accumulated by a monster.

‘Whoever becomes the emperor will be tough.’

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Jaylon thought so and sighed lightly.

At least, I left, thinking that it was fortunate that the ‘monster’ had no interest in the throne.

He’s trying to get a precious gift to celebrate his retirement as much as possible so that the monster doesn’t show interest in the throne again.

Then the heads of other countries also hurriedly made fun of their steps, fearing that the monster would change their minds.

* * *

By the time the conference hall was vacated and a state of silence was created, the emperor’s palace was crowded with key figures.

“I want to see your Majesty.”

At Duke Dave’s words, the chaplain hurriedly informed the emperor of his request for an audience.

After a while, the vassal’s request for an audience was granted, and Duke David entered inside, surprised to see unexpected figures with the emperor.

“you… … .”

“You are late.”

The Duke of Wilkshire was with the Home and Foreign Ministers and the Inspector-General.

“Meet Your Majesty.”

“I didn’t know that you guys would come to me because of the crown prince.”

The emperor laughed.

It was funny that people who welcomed retirement came, but it was also funny that even those who kept neutrality came and tried to dissuade the crown prince from retiring.

“To tell you in advance, the crown prince’s retirement cannot be delayed any longer.”

The emperor cut the masters’ demands in advance like a knife.

I had already pushed it to the limit, so I didn’t know what Kariel would do if I delayed it again.

First of all, a strike is basic, and if you turn your eyes to anger, you might join hands with a warlock to leave the empire.

It was almost a delusion, but the emperor, who had grasped Kariel’s temper to some extent, thought that maybe he was really like that.

“If it is difficult to retire, it is better for him to maintain his position at least as chancellor… … .”

“Can you keep your position as prime minister when you retire because you don’t want to work?”

At Achelio’s words, the Duke of Wilkshire sighed and said,

The ultimate reason for Kariel to step down as crown prince was because she did not want to work.

At first, I thought there would be political reasons, but anyone could tell by looking at what Kariel has done and done.

Because I was making a face that I didn’t want to work every day.

Even ‘retirement is over when this is over!’, ‘I can retire in a little while’, ‘It’s not too far before retirement!’ There were even rumors that he was muttering the same thing.

But the Duke of Wilkshire was well aware that this was no mere rumor. He must have, because he too had heard of it on the way out of the palace after the Daejeon meeting.

The longing for retirement was so great that he was trying to make a justification by destroying the Warlock and creating the Continental Congress.

Leave such a person in the imperial palace?

I didn’t know what was going to happen.

“I won’t be able to stop His Highness the Crown Prince from retiring.”

Among those gathered here, Podolsky, who was closest to the Crown Prince, spoke calmly.

Then everyone nodded slightly.

“So you have to think about when you retire.”

At Podolsky’s words, everyone looked at him.

The emperor looked at him as if he had a plan, and Podolski smiled.

“Your Highness asked Your Majesty for one small estate.”

At Podolsky’s words, the emperor nodded slightly.

“It’s far from the capital, but the key is to send it to a small and secluded estate.”

Hearing Podolski’s words, the Minister of Foreign Affairs smiled as if he knew what he was saying.

“It is. It’s a small and secluded estate, but you never know what’s going to happen in the vicinity.”

“her… … Right. It’s a pretty plausible idea.”

The emperor smiled, noticing that.

The emperor when his head was clear was smart enough to feed even the crown prince, so he immediately grasped the intention.

“You can decide between the northeast and the southeast.”

The emperor grinned at the thought of giving his estate to one of the warlock’s escape routes in the northeast and in the southeast, bordered by southern kingdoms and principalities.

Seeing that smile, everyone who noticed the emperor’s thoughts nodded.

Then Podolski spoke again.

“The most important thing is not to send them outright to a territory near the border.”

“right. We should send them to a place where they can be ‘misunderstood’ as a safe territory.”

The emperor looked at Podolsky.

If it cannot be left to the central government, one of the big issues that are still ‘a bunch’ to the princes can be entrusted to the former prince.

After everyone concluded the agreement with dark eyes, they actively began to express their opinions.

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Just then, another group came to the emperor’s palace.

“Your Majesty, the margraves want to see you… … .”

“Ask them to come in.”

At the emperor’s command, the door opened and the margraves came.

During the current emperor’s tenure, only a handful of Margraves who were present in one place came directly to the emperor’s palace.

It was still unknown why they had asked for an audience, but judging from the situation so far and the time when they requested an audience, it was possible to guess that it was to prevent the crown prince from retiring.

“Meet Your Majesty!”

“Did you guys come to stop retirement too?”

Upon the greetings of the margraves, the emperor asked with a bored expression.

“Yes, Your Majesty. Retirement in a chaotic political situation. Please put it off until at least the empire is stable.”

At Marquis Sicario’s words, all the margraves bowed their heads as if they had the same meaning.

At the hearing of all the margraves, everyone gathered here knew at once what position the current crown prince was in.

‘If I put my mind to it, it won’t be a problem to ascend the throne right now.’

‘Should I consider it fortunate that the throne has no heart?’

The Duke of Wilkshire and the Duke of David, each pushing a different prince, looked at the margraves and ministers sitting around the emperor.

Their eyes half supported the prince.

The current crown prince was an attractive figure to the neutrals and margraves who valued the stability of the empire the most.

The title of the firstborn son, the title of crown prince, and above all, he saw him as a person who would calm the confusion of the empire and lead it to become the strongest nation on the continent again.

The problem is that the person concerned doesn’t intend to do that… … .

“It feels like the Daejeon Conference was open.”

At the emperor’s words, everyone coughed and turned their heads.

“after… … Then tell me what you want.”

When the emperor’s words fell, everyone looked at them.

An alliance was instantly formed on the spot.

No matter how high-ranking aristocrats in the empire are, they are quite tired when negotiating with other countries.

But what if the former crown prince?

In addition, since he was a prince, there was no obstacle in giving him a big job.

If necessary, a special department could be created and the head of that department could be entrusted.

On top of that, since he was a prince who was meticulous in his handling of affairs, there was a high possibility that even minor problems would end in a flash once they were planted in that area.

Ministers and high-ranking nobles who are secretly stressed by petty quarrels among nobles will welcome the prince to be brought to them.

“It’s decided.”

After a battle of words that lasted for several hours, when one area was finally decided, the winners smiled and the losers looked grim.

“… … But, would His Highness the Crown Prince accept this?”

The chamberlain, who had been listening quietly, spoke cautiously.

Then the Emperor burst into laughter.

“I will accept it, I will make it.”

When the emperor said that, everyone nodded heavily.

* * *

So the secret meeting at the emperor’s palace ended, and finally the day of the retirement ceremony came.

The envoys from each country greeted Kariel’s retirement with a bright smile, unlike the princes who made a disappointing expression.

They were waiting for the time for the retirement ceremony to be held with different expressions on their faces.

“Finally, your wish has come true.”

“okay. It took a long time.”

Kariel shook her head as if she was tired.

But Tharion couldn’t agree that it took a long time.

‘It’s been less than a year since you started moving in earnest!’

From the perspective of Tarion, who did not know Kariel’s past life, it had passed in an instant, but anyway, since what the lord who served so much had come true, he had to bless it.

“Congratulations.”

“thank you.”

Saying that, Kariel looked around her palace.

I will have to retire and leave for a secluded manor, so I won’t be coming here again.

Kariel looked around the room with a sad expression and spoke to Tarion.

“let’s go.”

“Yes.”

As soon as the door opened, Kariel and Tarion got on the lavishly decorated carriage.

A carriage decorated with gold moved along the flowery road from the Prince’s Palace to the Grand Hall.

As I approached the Grand Hall, a knight in front of me shouted with a sword.

“The Crown Prince’s retirement ceremony begins!”