28 Episode 27 Oscar Armon # (1/2)

”Well, Mr. Oscar Almon, ...... do you know why I called you?

”Well, um, ......, I'm sorry. Please, can you tell me?

Later, Hercule summoned Oscar Almon.

Oscar Armon was the second son of a branch of the Armon family.

The House of Armon was one of the great noble families that Hercule had targeted, and the head of the family had been imprisoned and had most of his lands confiscated.

The head of the family was imprisoned and most of his lands were confiscated, but the branch families obeyed the head family.

Hercule knew that if the original family participated in the rebellion, the branch families would have to participate as well, so the branch families of noble families that participated in the rebellion were punished relatively lightly.

This was also the case with the branch of the Armon family, and although they were not blameless, they were able to avoid being crushed, having all their property confiscated, or being sentenced to death.

But how could the emperor himself be summoned?

Why was he summoned and not his brothers? ......

Oskar thought about it, but he actually had an idea.

Oskar was the only one who had succeeded in escaping the siege of Hercule.

Could it be related to that?

Oskar thought to himself as he bowed his head to Hercule and asked for an answer.

Hercule's reply was as expected.

Because you got out from under that siege. I had confidence in you. I was confident I could destroy every last one of them. But you beat me to it.

”Am I to be executed?

Oskar asked, turning a little pale.

A rival faction's nobleman with superior command skills.

It would be safer to kill him.

Oskar wondered if Hercule was going to sentence him to death, imprisonment, or deportation.

Oskar thought that Hercule was going to sentence him to something.

And Oskar was prepared to take it.

No matter what the reason, the fact was that he was a part of the rebellion. He could not complain about being killed.

But Hercule said something I didn't expect.

”Death penalty?　What are you talking about? ...... I have called for you to be my general.

”What?　”What? General?

Oscar looked puzzled.

If you have achieved something, I understand.

But Oskar was hostile to Hercule, and he had caused Hercule a small amount of damage.

I don't get it: ......

And then Oskar thinks back to an example.

The mercenary captain Darios.

The man who had once rebelled against the Lemurian Empire, who was said to have been the cause of the death of Hadrian III.

Hercule had taken this man as his vassal.

”I value your command abilities. A strong army needs a good general. I want you. What do you think?　It's not a bad deal. ...... You could restore the honor of House Armon.

”I am honored that the Emperor would think so highly of me, Your Highness.

Oscar bowed deeply to Hercule.

In any case, Oskar had no choice.

If he refused, it would be death for him.

It was too dangerous to have rebels in the country who would refuse the Emperor's invitation.

And it would jeopardize the position of House Armon.

There's no reason to refuse in the first place.

If you do well, you'll be able to move up the ladder.

You can restore the lost glory of House Armon.

Best of all, ......

This emperor will give you a fair evaluation of your abilities!

”I'm a young man, but I'm counting on you.

”Haha, I'm a young man, too. Let's do our best so we don't lose to the old guys.

Hercule extended his hand to Oskar.

Oskar was puzzled, but grasped Hercule's hand tightly.

You are my vassal from now on. From now on, you are my vassal. ...... There is no turning back now, is there?

”Yes, Your Majesty. I will accompany you wherever you go.

Oscar Almon.

A branch of the Armon family, a noble family of Mysul.

His nickname is ”The Silent One”.

He was discovered by Hercule during Hadrian's Rebellion and taken under his wing.

One of the Seventeen Pillars of the Emperor Hercule.

”Your Majesty.

Carolina, what's wrong?

That's my line, Your Majesty. At this hour of the night.

Karolina called out to Hercule, who was gazing at the moon from the balcony of his room.

Hercule shrugged.

No, I thought the stars and moon were different.

What did you say?

I'm talking to you.

Hercule dodges.

A truth that cannot be believed is a lie.

But I don't like the idea of a woman coming into a man's room this late at night.

Well, your father will be very upset, won't he ......?