Chapter 318 - The Baroque Imperial’s Tragedy 2 (1/2)

The day after Nanda treated him.

As always, Rudolf was receiving the reports on general affairs of the empire.

“Your Majesty, there was a small fire in a small denomination shrine in the capital yesterday.”

At the report from Voltas, Rudolf asked with a calm look, “Fire? How so?”

“According to the magistrate’s office, it seemed to be because of some faulty wiring. Anyway, around a dozen private residences in that area were damaged because of that.”

“Tch, such things happening around.”

Rudolf was the one who did it, but he hadn’t told Voltas about it.

Voltas wasn’t even aware because the emperor was good at hiding his work and private life.

“And there is another problem, one after the other, the presence of low-rank commanders and expert knights stationed in the Central Army and the capital are decreasing.”

“And the problem is?”

“They are… dying in the red light district without wearing any clothes, dying from a heart attack during training, committing suicide, leaving a note saying that the work is too difficult for them to handle…”

And the low ranking commanders and expert knights, who passed away, weren’t just one or two.

In addition, there were those who were injured by simple items and those who got sick just by eating something wrong.

Rudolf was frustrated with the report.

“How are the subordinates being managed!”

“I am sorry, Your Majesty. Since our last battle with the demons, the atmosphere in the Central Army has been in the dumps…”

“Been in the dumps? Why?” Asked Rudolf.

At the question of Rudolf, Voltas spoke his real thoughts, “It is like the incidents are happening very quickly and the mental stability of the lower-ranked ones or the knights has worsened after seeing the demons walk around during that time.”

They were just rumors… No, they were all myths or legends that kids were told at night.

It surely was a terrible thing and a strange feeling for the knights and commanders who were in the battle, fighting in the front lines.

“How could that be?! Fire the commander of the Central Army right away!”

At Rudolf’s orders, Voltas seemed hesitant.

“Your Majesty, Count Lotion is a man who comes in with great loyalty and power. So, please give it another thought…”

“Are you saying that a man with power and loyalty is acting like this in the Central Army? There is no need to think anymore! I am going to change him right away!”

Honestly, it wasn’t the demons’ appearance that had caused trouble in the Central Army.

It was Henry, who was ordered by Luke.

Without knowing that he was using all types of sneaky methods, the current commander was being fired.

“Phew, then who will be appointed in that position?”

Knowing that the Emperor’s heart couldn’t be changed, Voltas asked a question, “Let’s entrust the Central Army of the Capital to Count Ferrero, the vice-captain of the Knights of Guard. Even though he is a bit sloppy, there is no other person who can correct and discipline the men in a short period of time.”

Voltas nodded silently, knowing that it was all he could do.

“That is all good, but what about the hearing?”