The Prince Wants To Retire

25. Notice game! (3)

The main force of the Holy Kingdom prepared to slowly advance south through the Giant Mountains.

So what should the imperial army do?

Assuming that the beast was completely subdued, there was no need to gather troops in the northeast.

Then, should we return these troops to their original positions and issue orders again?

that was too cumbersome.

So, is there any way to use this force effectively?

The answer was simple.

All you have to do is let someone who no one opposes lead the army.

All you have to do is to appoint a commander-in-chief to one person who won unanimous consent at the Daejeon meeting and have it resolved.

The question is whether the person concerned will accept it.

“Special Army Commander-in-Chief Appointment Letter”

A letter of appointment in the hand of Marquis Sicario.

It was a certificate appointing Kariel Friedrich von Blaser as Commander-in-Chief of the Special Forces.

A temporary position held until the situation in the eastern part of the Empire and the principality is resolved.

The problem was that the size of the Marquis and the elite troops of the 3rd Army were a huge army.

By nature, it was next to impossible to give one man the authority to command such a force for fear of possible mutiny.

“How should I explain to you… … .”

Marquis Sicario sighed.

Rebellion? Or the risk of seizing military power?

Even Marquis Sicario, the Marquis of the Empire and the leader of the Neutralists, did not worry about this.

I was just worried about how to explain this to Kariel and get permission.

Kugu Palace!

“Well… … .”

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Just in time, the cradle of fire started to shake, and the waves began to grow thicker.

Remembering his experience in the volcano, Marquis Sicario felt that the time had come for Kariel to come out of the cradle of fire.

“… … I’m going crazy.”

Anxiety began to settle on the face of the Marquis, who always had a calm face.

As Marquis Sicario’s eyes trembled, the shaking of the Cradle of Fire also grew.

As time passed, the cradle of fire rocked violently and seemed about to explode, so Marquis Sicario hurriedly pulled back his troops.

Pong!

“yes?”

With the stupid sound of Marquis Sicario, the flames that formed the cradle of fire disappeared.

Contrary to the expectation that it would cause a huge explosion, the cradle of fire rose into the sky as if there was a fireworks festival with a cute sound, and it disappeared as it sparked colorful fireworks.

“Lowering!”

Marquis Sicario hurriedly approached to support the staggering Kariel.

“after… … .”

“this… … Are you a beast?”

“That’s right.”

When Marquis Sicario asked while looking at the little wolf like a puppy, Cariel nodded and answered.

“It didn’t go away like last time.”

“I think it’s because the body is still there.”

Saying so, Kariel looked at the little wolf.

Although it was a cute baby wolf, it was originally a child of one of the protagonists of Ragnarok and a wolf with a legend that swallowed the sun.

“But how can it be reduced like this?”

“It was possible because the soul inside was completely asleep.”

A piece of the soul that had a high rank.

With the help of Surtur, the piece that was scheduled to disappear was protected, and the fragments of the Spirit King infused it with power, allowing it to avoid extinction.

Thanks to that, the runaway soul regained stability and became pure.

However, in return, the size of the soul inflated through runaway decreased, and the body was affected by it.

“It’s like a bubble burst.”

“Right.”

While saying that, Kariel looked at Marquis Sicario’s face.

The feeling of whimpering as if you are hiding something.

Kariel tilted her head as it was an expression she thought she would never see in the cool-headed Marquis Sicario.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“That is… … .”

“Is it about me?”

When the quick-witted Kariel asked with her eyes narrowed, Marquis Sicario hesitated, then sighed and took out the letter from her bosom.

After receiving and reading the letter, Kariel’s expression immediately began to harden.

“… … Commander-in-Chief?”

At the sound of dripping anger, the knights around them were startled and carefully spread the distance.

“The situation in the East seems to be bad.”

Saying so, Marquis Sicario showed Cariel the report of the eastern news sent by the ravens.

Cariel looked at the report that briefly summarized the situation in the East, centered on the Principality, and sighed softly.

“Isn’t that what the Marquis should do?”

“Belief is too heavy with just the northern margins.”

At Marquis Sicario’s words, Kariel glared slightly.

Then, while avoiding his gaze, Marquis Sicario bowed his head.

“Would there be a third prince?”

“The situation in the capital is not good. In particular, there are reports of suspicious movements.”

“A suspicious move?”

“Yes, it seems that Belpurus has infiltrated into the empire.”

Kariel frowned at Marquis Sicario’s report.

“Did the pirates from the West come in?”

“no. They are still littering the western seas.”

At the Marquis’ report, Kariel tilted her head.

“Is it related to the warlock?”

“I would like to. Suspicious that the origin of the undead legion in the east was Belfurs’s influence, they looked into other territories, and suspicious movements were found.”

At Marquis Sicario’s words, Kariel was deeply thoughtful.

If it was judged suspicious by the central government, the occurrence of a riot in the provinces meant that the countdown had begun.

Considering that the pirates of the West are also the remnants of Belpurs and will move at the same time, it must be the intention to shake up the entire empire.

“I’m trying to buy some time for the warlock to pass by by throwing away Belphus… … .”

As long as the empire could not be shaken anyway, the long-term mate called Belpurs was useless.

So, he was going to reveal everything and shake up the empire.

In addition, he was intent on weakening the overall power by causing chaos in the Western Continent.

Cariel, who understood how the situation was going at once, was deeply immersed in thought.

“I understand why you sent me this letter.”

The letter of appointment and the accompanying small letter contained exhaustive excuses from the two princes.

The marriage to the principality was to create a cause, so if you don’t like it, you can cancel it later, and it was a request to just sit in the position of commander-in-chief.

I can’t really do anything, so please just stay there.

The symbolism of a retired first prince from politics is necessary.

“marquis.”

“Yes, lower.”

“If I become Commander-in-Chief, I might get tired.”

In response to Kariel’s warning, Marquis Sicario lowered his head as if he didn’t care.

“Do as you please.”

After thinking about Marquis Sicario’s answer for a while, Kariel sighed.

“Deliver this letter to the center.”

He delivered a hastily scribbled letter to a nearby shadow.

As the shadow, knowing that it would be sent to the center, disappeared in an instant, Marquis Sicario tilted his head and asked.

“Are you refusing?”

“no.”

“then… … .”

“If you accept my terms, I will accept.”

Kariel looked at Marquis Sicario and said. Then the Marquis tilted his head.

Kariel immediately opened her mouth to answer his question.

“Full authority to command all forces gathered in the east. I will make it different.”

“her… … Are you going to commit treason?”

When Marquis Sicario said with a laugh, Kariel laughed as if it was funny.

“What are you doing to be tired?”

Marquis Sicario also nodded at Kariel’s answer.

treason? Why do you need that?

Even if you go to the center right now and say that you will become the crown prince again, there are overflowing people who will support you.

“It’s a necessary measure to ensure that things in the east are handled.”

“Are you sure?”

“exactly.”

In order to eat the crumbling principality, the Holy Kingdom and even Talos moved.

A worse situation than originally expected.

If the Seongguk decided to take advantage of this situation, the Empire also needed to make a bolder decision.

“I requested the dispatch of the Marquis Archellio and the Archduchess Knights.”

“no way… … .”

“exactly. An iron wall blocking Roman. I will send the Grand Duke’s knights and the Marquis Achelio there to help. At the same time, the elite army led by me will wipe out the undead army along with the eastern army. You should be able to keep the Seongguk and Talos in check.”

“Are you planning to completely occupy the principality?”

When Marquis Sicario spoke with a serious expression, Kariel shook her head.

“The choice will be made by the principality. However, since we must gain something for sure, we will let the Confederates occupy the disputed area.”

While the Holy Kingdom, Talos, and the Imperial Army gather near the capital of the Principality, the Southern Army of the Empire occupies the disputed area.

At the same time, Archelio and the Grand Duke’s knights are sent to help stop Roman.

‘Occupying the disputed area, as a bonus, I can show an advantage in the principality’s interest intervention.’

Talos and the Masters of the Holy Kingdom were a bit behind Marquis Sicario, and the Empire had the upper hand in troops, so they would have the upper hand in dealing with the undead army.

“The name of the operation is ‘Become a Hero of the Principality.’”

When Kariel smiled while saying that, Marquis Sicario burst out laughing.

“Imperial forces that help the master of the principality who fights alone and protect the other countries that harass the principality. How are you?”

“Well… … If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better not to occupy the disputed area as well?”

“no. Rather, this part should be made clear so that the principality will feel comfortable. Instead, even the disputed areas will be occupied, leaving the main areas of the principality behind.”

Even though they can occupy the principality with overwhelming force, the imperial army only helps.

Although he had no choice but to occupy some of the disputed areas for a just cause, he would rather like it if he only occupied it to a sufficiently understandable level even in the principality.

In the empire, only Isar was good anywhere, but there were areas that were not needed from the principality’s point of view.

What if you just eat it and protect the territory of the principality from Talos?

“From the perspective of the principality, the empire doesn’t look bad.”

“The Imperial Army needs a strong expression of will not to let Roman enter the West Continent.”

At Kariel’s words, Marquis Sicario nodded as if he understood what he was saying.

It’s a thing to cover your eyes anyway, but it’s better to show it plausibly, even if it’s at least visible on the outside.

This is because if the image of people in other principalities, excluding politicians, improves, the image of the Holy Kingdom and Talos will relatively decline.

“I will be the commander-in-chief, but I will not interfere with the military authority. When you arrive in the East, we will grant autonomy to each commander, so move freely.”

“Well… … Still, wouldn’t it be better to manage the important parts yourself?”

Kariel shook her head at Marquis Sicario’s words.

“All I have to do is make a big frame. The center probably wants that too.”

Kariel’s conviction was still firm.

each doing what they are good at.

There was nothing worse than installing with clumsy knowledge.

“Let’s move east first.”

“haha… … Are you going to press even the center? If you don’t, I’ll approve.”

“It is also a warning.”

At Kariel’s words, Marquis Sicario broke into a cold sweat and turned his head.

Kariel’s warning that he will only go this far.

It also meant that he should be prepared if he wanted to use himself more than this.

The reason for moving the army to the east even though he had not formally received the post of commander-in-chief was to warn him that he could attack the center and destroy the imperial palace.

“Hmmmm! Everyone, move quickly.”

Seeing Marquis Sicario clearing his throat and giving orders, the gathered commanders scattered.

Seeing that, Kariel let out a small sigh.

“I’ll go to the conflict area as soon as I’m done alone with the king.”

I was thinking of conveying the requirements of the empire and receiving a villa for both family and friends and staying there.

“They say the sea of Isar Bay is so pretty… … .”

I personally expected the emerald-colored sea because I had only seen it in pictures on Earth.

“It’s a vacation spot… … .”

I was given the most beautiful resort in the empire as a manor, but I had no intention of going there.

The moment Kariel entered the Principality, the days she would step foot in the Empire’s territory would be counted on one hand.

“Once the work is over, I’ll have to ask Miriel to come over too.”