The Prince Wants To Retire

27. Let the YOLO Life begin! (2)

Most of the black magicians who were secretly working in the West Continent moved over to the East Continent, but all the countries on the continent were still suffering from what they left behind.

In particular, in the case of the empire, it was hectic enough to care about both the inside and the outside.

“Everyone looks busy.”

As Kariel talked while eating with Tarion, everyone cleared their throats.

After coming out of the palace, he used to eat with the attendants and knights, but he didn’t just stop at that, he also played together.

That’s why I’m coughing at the heart that I really want to be like this.

“Looks like the warlocks are persistent. In particular, the remnants of Belpurs were serious.”

At Tarion’s report, Kariel nodded slightly.

“Because it must have been secret for a long time.”

It was only natural that he could not easily deal with the beings who had tormented him in his previous life.

Among the things he experienced after becoming emperor, the most terrible thing was not the invasion of the demon king or the invasion of Roman.

It was a rebellion and an invasion of neighboring countries.

So there was no way that Belfurs, who was supposed to be the cause of these incidents, could not be caught easily. Even in his previous life, he didn’t even know that Belpurus colluded with the warlock.

‘It means that the empire was rotten to that extent… … . Still annoying.’

I doubted it at least once, but it was quiet as if a mouse had died, and at some point it was known that it had gone extinct, so I turned my attention off.

I was so busy with so many incidents that I didn’t have time to worry about that.

But now that I think about it, there were not one or two things that were suspicious.

“Do not try to subjugate in a hurry.”

“Yes. The central government is also planning to secure a safe area step by step.”

The plan was to suppress the rebellion that occurred at the same time while perfecting security one by one.

At the same time, shadows and special forces were deployed to secure evidence of foreign intervention.

“What… … You will be fine.”

After thinking about it, there was no answer, so Kariel focused on eating.

Then Tarion let out a small sigh.

I tried to speak out just in case, but it seemed that he had no intention of returning.

“Anyway, Talos still hasn’t responded?”

“Yes.”

Tarion nodded and answered Kariel’s question.

Then, as if surprised, he tilted his head.

No matter how provocative it was with the prestigious name, Talos couldn’t help but feel bad.

So I thought I would send a letter of protest.

“Is that strange?”

“It seems to be going with a strategy of thoroughly ignoring degradation.”

“me?”

“Yes.”

As Tarion answered, he explained what he believed to be the current operations of Talos.

1. Covert support of small countries.

2. Financial support of criminal groups.

3. Secret contact and cooperation with rebel factions within the Empire.

All tricks to shake up the empire.

Not only Talos, but also Roteon were involved in this ploy.

Then, what about the Holy Land?

They, too, did not stand still.

Like the Confederacy, it moved justly, not manipulating behind the scenes.

It is the missionary activity they are most confident about.

It is to dig into the hearts of those who have been damaged by the series of wars and subtly create antipathy to the empire.

Not only was it difficult to catch them because they did not break the law, but they were also difficult to expel because they were not priests belonging to the Holy Kingdom.

Originally, the Holy Kingdom would not have recognized other priests who did not serve the sun god, but they also had no choice because the situation was urgent.

“It’s fun to come back.”

Kariel smiled and said as if she was having fun.

Talos, Roteon, and the Holy Kingdom were deliberately excluding Kariel and moving.

That’s why the principality was peaceful.

As if he would not even look at the east, he was harassing the empire while completely ignoring it.

“They must be singing.”

“… … It will.”

At Tarion’s answer, Kariel smiled with interest.

Now it is completely different from the future of the previous life. In a previous life, if it was now, it was the time for the noble faction to unite and put pressure on the emperor faction.

However, the imperial faction disappeared and the aristocratic faction split.

And my infighting didn’t happen. Instead, a battle for flags between the empire and other countries was in progress.

“Are you there again?”

“Yes. It is said that the Confederacy and the Holy Kingdom had a secret meeting.”

“You did it last time.”

“Not so much this time. They say that they are planning something by meeting regularly.”

Tarion spoke while taking out a report wrapped in a black envelope.

Kariel’s expression hardened at the top secret information.

Kariel, who was looking at a report that only the top few in the empire could see, frowned.

“Why are you showing this to me?”

There must be a reason why the central government showed them top-secret information.

“… … I want you to put more pressure on Talos.”

“If you do more here, it will be a war. know?”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion also nodded slightly and lowered his head.

Kariel let out a deep sigh at the sight of him sparing his words as if he had to make a choice.

“When did you retire and you still send me stuff like this!”

Kariel nervously tossed the report and touched her head.

“That’s how difficult the empire is.”

“You did everything. If you put a plate like that, you should do it yourself. How long do I have to feed you?”

“Kuhm!”

As Kariel glared at Tarion as he spoke, Tarion quickly turned his head.

The others also lowered their heads and focused on eating, avoiding Kariel’s fierce gaze.

“after… … .”

Cariel, who had calmed down his excitement, was deep in thought.

“Are you trying to play tricks while the Empire is in chaos with minor nations and rebel forces?”

“It is very likely.”

“You want to go to war with the Empire?”

Kariel muttered as she narrowed her eyes.

war with the empire.

Obviously, it would be a difficult decision for the Confederacy and the Holy Land.

Since the Empire was allied with Iron and the Principality, the odds would be infinitely low.

“Bring it back.”

“Yep!”

Tarion hastily picked up the report that had fallen on the floor and returned it.

Cariel, who opened the crumpled report and read it slowly, tilted her head.

“What do you believe in?”

Kariel muttered that while frowning.

‘Belphus? Even if they don’t have the strength anymore… … . Are you trying to tie the Duchy to Romans? Still, the odds will be low.’

Kariel tilted her head as if she didn’t understand.

Where is the weakest link in the Empire today?

nobles?

From that perspective, the current empire was united with each faction.

The factions of the two princes were divided, and the neutral faction was united with the determination to make the empire great.

‘Iron?’

It was the only thing that came to mind right now.

Although they were bound by an alliance, they were not as tightly bound as the principality.

Even considering that, it didn’t make sense.

Even though they were merchants, they knew best what would happen the moment they lost their trust.

As long as they decided to stay with the Empire, they could not betray.

“for a moment.”

Kariel tilted her head.

“What exactly is the content of the treaty between the Empire and Iron?”

At Kariel’s question, Tarion tilted his head as if he didn’t understand.

“Try to send the contents of the agreement to the central government.”

“Yes.”

As Tharion bowed his head and hurriedly disappeared, Kariel thought deeply.

If his thinking is correct, Iron is now using a trick.

“Take a trick… … .”

Kariel’s expression hardened.

The Iron Federation itself had a sly side, befitting a country made up of merchants.

If a certain period of time is specified and made to be renewed, if that period passes, the iron is officially free from blame.

Considering the agreement with the Continental Congress, it must be related to the warlock.

‘If the contract period ends by driving out the black magicians and is supposed to be renewed… … .’

Kariel thought so and put on a serious expression.

The moment the rebel forces within the empire are subdued, the three kingdoms attack the empire at once. In that situation, if the trusted iron betrays or maintains neutrality, the empire will be in trouble.

Talos, who traded frequently with the East Continent, could make a secret agreement with Roman.

That means that the principality will also be tied to Roman.

In fact, this assumption made no sense.

It is because the act of betraying a country soon after forming an alliance lowers the national prestige itself.

But what if Iron felt a sense of crisis at the growth of the empire enough to take that into account?

“I can’t trust the merchants.”

Kariel gnashing her teeth thinking about her past life.

My teeth still grind when I think of what happened to them when I was immature.

They were dirty bastards who took advantage of the empire by digging into difficult places with a knife.

So, again, I couldn’t believe it completely.

“Will a large-scale war break out in the end?”

Kariel, who muttered softly, put on a serious expression.

It was a different form from the previous life, but in the end, the West Continent was heading toward a flow that had no choice but to lead to a large-scale war.

It was when Kariel was lost in thought with a troubled expression on her face. Tarion hurriedly approached Kariel.

“Did you send it?”

“Yes. A copy of the agreement and a report will arrive soon.”

Kariel nodded at Tarion’s report and drank herbal tea that refreshed her head while resting her head.

“what if… … Are you going to come back if things get worse?”

“… … Well. I should check first.”

Kariel looked at the report with cold eyes and then turned her head.

If the situation is really unavoidable, you will have to step in.

If the Three Kingdoms invade and Iron breaks the alliance, chaos will come. If you try to take advantage of that gap and create a riot, the factions divided into two will inevitably be affected.

Before that happened, he had no choice but to step in and hold the center.

“… … It won’t be.”

No matter how ironic they are, they probably aren’t so faithless.

Above all, the current empire is not so weak.

Even if it worked out as expected, it would have been enough to shut it down before the worst.

“I guess I should move more aggressively.”

“If you say you are active… … ?”

At Tarion’s cautious question, Kariel thought for a moment before opening her mouth.

“Speak to the center and ask them to send you some money.”

“You mean money?”

“okay. If the other side uses small countries to harass us, we should do the same.”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion tilted his head.

“They’re using bandits to disturb the empire’s borders?”

“Yes, but… … no way?”

“okay. Let us use the pirates.”

Kariel said that and smiled.

“The weakness of Talos and Roteon is maritime trade. Even if the pirates touched it, they wouldn’t be able to run amok like they are now.”

“Well… … Are you okay? The Empire has little contact with pirates.”

“So we should get help from the principality.”

In this case, it is an alliance to use.

Since it’s a principality that has occupied Aisar Bay for a long time, it should be familiar to some extent with the pirates here.

If you call them and make them a place, you can coax them well and make them hit the back of the southern kingdoms.

“Isn’t the pirate union of the Aisa Islands so vicious?”

Kariel smiled as she said that.

Not only the southern kingdoms, but even the Roman Empire in the eastern continent was the pirate coalition of the Aisa Islands.

Only if they are well entwined, they will be able to blow a powerful blow.

“This is a letter to the prince and the center. And this is the Inspection Department.”

“Why is the Inspection Department… … ?”

“Are you going to leave Seongguk like this?”

“ah… … .”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion nodded slightly.

“If you brush these bastards, no dust will come out. Call me bald.”

“Yes!”

Kariel, who had ordered to rob the Wandering Priests, grunted his teeth and said.

“You dare disturb my rest?”

Kariel, who had intended to be peaceful with the southern kingdoms, changed direction. It seemed to me that I would have to use a stick for these guys.