14-6 Part 2
Those Who Maneuver in the Shadows
- Tears of the Demiurge -
Translator : PolterGlast
・Georg
Just when I thought Ashley had disappeared again, he
returned with the Fimbul Duke House as an ally. Just how unprecedented
is my younger brother? I am happy that he has grown up strong, but he is the
kind of human resource, like Sigrun, that ordinary people cannot handle.
In my own way, while handling my duties as a General, I poured my efforts into
training the soldiers of Erin and managing the organization. It was at
such a time.
「Hey Georg. It's nice
weather... It's cloudy, but it's dull, nice weather. Don't you think so?」
「It has been a while, Julius-aniue.
Do you have some business with me?」
When I returned to my study and was proceeding with
political affairs, the second son Julius appeared there. He came in
without permission and rested his rear on the desk of my study. I could guess
the contents of the conversation. It was probably another invitation.
「You seem to be doing something
strange, aren't you.」
「Strange, you mean?」
「Well, you see, I heard that you are
plotting a coup d'état. That's why I told them: Georg is not a man
driven by ambition. You know? Isn't that right, Georg?」
What a shrewd guy. He had already grasped our movements.
Since we made such a stupid uproar in Erin, I had assumed this would
happen sooner or later. There is no problem.
「Yes, I have no interest in the
Emperor's seat. Before being royalty, I am a General; protecting the order of
the Empire is my duty.」
「That's right, I believe those words.
I don't know what the others think, though...」
「Then I shall ask you too, Aniue.
Ashley reported to me that you, Julius-aniue, and Yord have been in contact with monsters of the
Abyss. Is that true?」
「No way.」
「Then it's 'no way' from my side,
too.」
The ever-talkative Julius settled it with just one
word. It seemed he had no intention of hiding it. In fact, just because it was
pointed out doesn't mean much politically.
「Georg, you should stop taking the Crown Prince's side. He's
already a lost cause.」
Since a few days ago, the Crown Prince has shut himself in
his room and stopped assisting Father with political affairs. Confusion is starting
because of that. If this state continues, the number of people acting
arbitrarily, skipping permission from above, will probably increase. It was
quite a bad trend.
「Julius-aniue, what did you do to the Crown Prince?」
「No way. I haven't done anything. But
it's troubling, isn't it. For the heir to succumb to a mental illness just when
Father is about to pass away... Things will surely get rough; I wonder how many
will recognize him as the successor, hahahaha!」
「What have you done...」
「Don't disappoint me, Georg~?
I am the most capable human to rule this Empire. I am the one suited to be
Emperor... Don't you think so? Because Mama says so, you know...?」
Julius did
something. Because of that, the Crown Prince shut himself in his own room,
spending his time doing nothing but sleeping. He didn't even try to hide it,
instead using it against me as material for intimidation.
「Fight amongst yourselves as you
please. We have no interest in the Imperial throne. We will only protect order
and the citizens to the end.」
「Georg, I really like that stupid and easy-to-use side of you and Ashley.
After all, you're peculiar guys who willingly clean up other people's messes...
If that kind of human were to die out, this country would be finished.」
Two more months. No, the doctor had said it might be less
than a month. In just one month, how much preparation will we be able to
complete... Ashley, now, your absurdity is our only lifeline... Somehow
turn it all around. With that Shovel that pierces through everything.
「However, Yord was afraid of
you guys... He also said he wants to cut you down. Be careful, I won't be
responsible if you get sliced wide open...」
「I appreciate the concern, but Yord
is insignificant.」
I can't wait for the completion of the Demonic Spirit Silver
sword.
「Please don't lose to a small fry
like that.」
Julius-aniue
floated a smile convinced of victory, and finally disappeared from my study. I
absolutely cannot think of that as being suited to be Emperor...
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- Exploration -
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- Table of Contents –
【Name】 Ashley
【Lv】 41 → 42
【Exp】 7890 → 7990
【STR】 103 → 105
【VIT】 281 → 284
【DEX】 255 → 258
【AGI】 235 → 240
【Skill】 Shovel LV 5 Scoop LV
1 Imperial Bond LV 1 Direction Sense LV 1 Movement Speed LV 1 Digging
30x (Active)
『Time is running short. Do what you
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Also—next time, Wagahai will personally read aloud a recommended romance
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Zirant, your actions have genuinely become unreadable. Doing such an embarrassing, harsh ascetic practice, what are you trying to do to me... Let me give you a prophecy. I can already see the result where we both become unable to endure it after just a few pages...
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