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Chapter 143
The Crown Prince's Intentions
A body adorned with silver and gold on the Imperial Direct mark.
Unlike the knight who came last time, there were no owl feathers on the helmet, and the number totaled 300 including the soldiers.
It meant he came backed by authority beyond a mere deliveryman.
"I pay my respects to the Great Fire's Spouse! Imperial Direct Knight, Swift Knight, Gogen greets you."
"What purpose brings you here?"
Е́nu m̄ а̂ . іd
Ferda openly expressed his displeasure.
"It is none other than to proclaim the Crown Prince's message. Might I borrow the platform?"
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"The festival is in full swing, so if it's bad news, I'd rather hear it later."
"There is no need to worry. It is not news that would ruin this festival."
It would be strange if he suddenly threw bad news after his delayed response.
Ferda stopped the staring contest and lent him the platform.
Ёn̈u mа . і̀.d
Among the nobles in a daze, he shouted loudly.
"You came to enjoy the Spring Festival, but an unsightly incident occurred, an unexpected event! For this matter, you all stepped forward barefoot!"
At those words, quite a few sent displeased glances.
Everyone already knew that Alexander had delayed his response.
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"That dedication contributed not only to the Far East but also to the Empire's defense, so we highly value your merits. Therefore, I, Alexander Arken, as the Imperial Proxy, intend to formally invite you all to the Imperial Palace and hold a banquet!"
Eyes widened.
Ŵ e b nоv̄е l̇ Ѐn̆um̈_а
A reaction more surprised than when they heard the Far East was besieged.
"A banquet in the Empire..."
"Isn't it the best place for splendor?"
Any young noble would dream of the Empire Dream, and when the opportunity arises, their eyes flip.
Who would refuse when they're treated in the Far East and then treated again at another venue?
'So there was a reason they came running so urgently.'
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Their aim was to hijack the festival.
As evidence, the scheduled festival was two days, but the second day changed from eating and drinking to death into a day of sobering up and self-reflection.
Of course, Ferda didn't care much.
This festival wasn't scheduled in the first place, and Ferda wasn't the type to enjoy himself with guests.
The desire for them to just disappear was greater.
However, it didn't seem like they came running helter-skelter just for that one thing.
Wѐ b̂ n о́ v_е l̈ En̊.ú m а̀
What Olivia said yesterday still lingered in Ferda's ears.
"Regent-nim, I have something to discuss with Burnell Marquis-gong..."
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As expected.
"Would you permit a meeting?"
"The Chief Researcher is busy right now."
"It is a matter I must speak to him directly about."
W̃е̊ bn̆ov̇ е̇ l E n̈ŭ ṁ ǎ
At the knight's persistent words, Ferda frowned.
He replied as if fed up with the transparent scheme.
"Don't make me say it twice. Burnell is proceeding with an important project that directly affects the territory's development."
"There is a need to purely inform Burnell Marquis-gong. As a subject, he has the qualification to audience with the Crown Prince's command, and that is something even Regent Ferda cannot block."
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The captain's gaze was unusual.
If he blocked further, it seemed he intended to pin the crime of insulting the Imperial Household on Ferda.
Е n u m̄ а̀
"I'll yield."
"Thank you."
"However, I'd like one promise. Whatever happens, don't just ask for responsibility."
"No need to worry. What grand responsibility would there be in just delivering a message?"
"If you do that, I'll be grateful."
Ferda willingly went to the laboratory where Burnell was.
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When he knocked on his laboratory, he slowly came out.
As morning sunlight entered the place no different from a darkroom, he scrunched his face up.
One might think he slept until now, but the dark circles piled under his eyes claimed he'd pulled all-nighters for days.
"Uh... what brings you here?"
"These people said they want to see you. Could you spare a moment?"
"Does it have to be now? I'm a bit..."
Ӗ ǹ ù m̃а.і̂ d̃
"Sorry to take your time. Just 5 minutes, please."
"Tsk... alright."
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Burnell dragged out with an openly reluctant expression.
The Imperial Knight who saw that attitude wore a strange smile.
He cleared his throat and unfolded a document.
"Burnell Marquis! By the command of the Arken Empire's Imperial Proxy and Imperial Representative, Alexander Arken! You have rendered great merit in the technical field in this war, and we wish to bestow a medal and the title of Count, so would you kindly board the Imperial Carriage and come to the Empire with us?"
Еn̄ ü mа̃. і d́
It was a spectacle.
They spoke of greatly acknowledging merit, but the intention was obvious.
Wasn't it a scheme to take away the only technician in the Far East who understands magitech?
He wanted to overturn it right then, but Burnell was a step faster.
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"Uh... so you're telling me to attend?"
He answered with bleary eyes.
Е̄n̈umа._іď
Whether it was different from what he expected, the captain showed a slightly flustered expression and continued.
"That's right. Come with me and—."
"Th... that's sorry, but can I not go?"
"Wh-what?"
They were people who didn't even have the word 'refusal' in their assumptions.
Burnell scratched his head with a tired expression.
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"You intend to refuse the favor of the one who will become the Imperial Proxy and Emperor?"
"It's an extremely busy time... no time to idle. And I know I don't need to attend unless it's His Majesty the Emperor's command..."
"You'll become the Crown Prince, so such rude behavior—."
"It's 'will become,' not now? Right now I'm busy with work, and I need to use my head."
Burnell muttered like a listless, depressed person.
"If I move somewhere else, I'll obviously forget, and then worries pile up for no reason... when worries pile up, I can't do my work either... ugh."
W èbn o v̄е̊ l̈ Ě nüṁа̊
Burnell scratching his head furiously at the irritation poking his brain.
After sighing like that again, he looked up at the Imperial Knight.
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The captain asked him with a dumbfounded look.
"You won't audience for such a trivial reason?"
"Uh... y-yeah? To Imperial people it's a trivial reason. A medal or title is nice, but to me it's not needed... I just want to do what I can do. That's the reason. I won't attend."
Driving that nail in, he looked at Ferda and nodded his head.
É nu̇ m̈ a..і̆ d̊
"I'm sorry, Regent-nim. Right now I'm stuck so I don't even know what I'm saying."
"Not at all. It's my fault for calling you at a time like this."
"Anyway, I'll get going. Sorry."
Muttering, he closed the door just like that.
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The captain heard and saw it directly, yet couldn't believe it.
When others heard 'Imperial Knight,' they tensed up first, and when praised for their merit, they were always excited with words of gratitude.
Еn̄u m a .і̊d̊
Burnell's attitude went beyond rudeness to a fresh realm, leaving him speechless.
Ferda decided to drive a nail in while at it.
"You said there'd be no asking for responsibility, so I'd appreciate no useless talk."
* * *
The next day, the young ladies and young masters woke from hangovers and dressed neatly in clean-washed clothes like nobles.
Everyone left the castle with excited faces.
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The Empire acknowledged them.
The young masters had their merits acknowledged just for participating in battle, and the staff officers and knights who bravely stepped forward were promised separate medals.
Those officially recognized for merit at Valdrova Castle were four.
Chief Technician, Burnell Marquis.
Hestia Administrator, Isabella Iorga.
Security Captain William who established the Tactical Infantry's basic tactics.
W еb̃n оvēl Ѐń u m̈ а́.
And Regent Ferda.
It was because Isabella, as a 5th Circle mage, played a decisive role in defeating the Colossal Monster.
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Similarly, Echidna also played an active role, but they revealed they excluded her name because she couldn't be brought into the castle due to being a witch.
Anyway, Ferda had no intention of sending her.
She's a human who came to this castle just seeing Jed's face; if she goes to the Imperial Palace, who knows what persuasion she'll face.
Burnell already refused, so no need to ask.
Е n̂ u_m̂.å . і d́.
Isabella had no great expectations for the Imperial Palace and declared she'd only focus on work as an administrator, declining.
Ferda also politely declined participation for the same reason.
Ultimately, only William headed to the Imperial Palace.
"Is it really okay for me to go?"
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William was a desirable talent even excluding this merit.
He was the chief even under Duke Urey, and had charisma, a man with the qualities of a knight.
E_nü mӓ . і d̄
Though he did betray his lord.
"If even you don't go, they say you're no different from a traitor."
"That's right. I have no choice but to carry that burden..."
Something about his expression lacked conviction.
Ferda didn't try to persuade him.
Instead, he left only a final word.
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"Do as your heart leads."
William, hesitating, ultimately decided to head to the Empire as Hestia Village's representative.
Morning broke, and the Empire's standard-bearer took the lead preparing to depart.
Before moving in earnest, Ferda met one person.
"Princess."
Olivia Arken.
Е́num а
The pure face from her warrior days had returned to a splendid princess's face.
"Did you call because you wanted to see me?"
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She smiles with her eyes, throwing an easily misunderstood joke.
It was possible because no one was around.
"Do you really think you can enter political circles through this?"
He knows the Empire's nature.
Ѐ ǹ u m á
That's why even with this merit now, he didn't think political entry was possible.
"Don't worry."
Olivia smiled faintly.
That smile didn't hold the same confidence as before.
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She too felt like she was sensing defeat.
Ferda handed something to that Olivia.
E ń ů m a .i d
"What's this?"
"It's data the Administrator personally judged operation merits through the data of people deployed in this operation."
Actually, Mori did it.
Since it was calculated purely with objective data, the error range was narrower than what most experts would produce.
Olivia's merit was a whopping 45%.
It was safe to say she practically handled everything.
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There was even an addendum that if Far East development merit was included, it would've easily exceeded half.
She showed a slightly flustered expression at the unexpected favor.
She stared at Ferda's face, then smiled faintly.
"Please tell the Administrator thank you."
It wasn't the smile wearing a mask, nor the smile shown only to him.
Before he could even try to find the meaning, she boarded the carriage.
Е n ũ m ӑ.і̌d
Unlike the thought that there'd be a long journey to the Empire, Imperial Court Mages prepared a magic circle in the clearing.
It was a distant location, but Ferda knew what that huge magic circle they drew in the clearing was.
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Teleport Gate.
A magic connecting two spaces, a magic circle linked to the Empire's Triumphal Arch.
The larger the size and the longer it lasts, the more mana consumed, but as with any state event, efficiency comes second.
Thus, a huge gate successfully opened, and the Empire's colorful boulevard unfolded inside.
Е̃n̈ù m̄ а.і d̂
People on the street clamored with cheers peering beyond the gate.
The young ladies and young masters couldn't hide their excitement.
Like becoming heroes from stories, like generals returning from a great victory.
They entered in line, holding childhood dreams and vigor.
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As if winter suddenly arrived, bustling Hestia instantly settled into silence.
Unlike the desolate Hestia, what touched the skin was warm spring sunlight.
Wě b̆ǹo v̄e l̈ Е̌n̂ ũ m̄ а̇
Ferda blankly enjoyed the afterglow in that warmth.
As tension released and lethargy rushed in, he slightly closed his eyes thinking of a nap.
Then, Ruri's voice pierced his ears.
"Master-nim has sortie for monster subjugation."
He snapped his eyes open and stood up.
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Whatever else, he couldn't tolerate a fight.
* * *
Monsters waiting to cross the line at any moment.
Among them, a few brazenly approached, and Valdrova immediately moved to punish.
Filthy lumps of flesh on the black land.
Among them, purely shining red scales sharply tore through enemies.
W еbnŏ v́ ѐ l Е́nû.m̊ å
Wasn't it a month-long standoff?
During that standoff, emotions must've piled up and body itched.
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Releasing what was condensed was no ordinary matter.
Ferda took a seat.
It's an old story that Ruri brought a tea table to watch Valdrova's fight without fail.
W̄ èb̊n̊ о̊ v̌ е̂ l Ѐ ň úḿ а̊
"Would you like a cup?"
"I'll take you up on that."
Melting the summit's chill with black tea, he watched that figure.
As always, it ended in Valdrova's overwhelming victory.
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Ferda's body also warmed with the battlefield's lingering heat.
'She'll return to the lair like this.'
Ӗ n̄ ũ mа̊ ._i d
According to the fixed pattern, so it was.
With regret wanting to watch that figure a bit more, Ferda tried to rise.
But this time was different.
Instead of spreading wings to return to the lair, she was staring at the Lonely Mountain above?
No mistake.
Valdrova was precisely looking at Ferda.
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'Why?'
No sooner had he thrown that question than her wings fluttered.
The destination was not the lair but a higher place.
The summit of this Lonely Mountain.
Right where Ferda was.
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