78 [2-12] Political stability and sacrifice (1/2)

Hilbert was murdered without leaving any children of his own, killing not only King Elbert, but also his brothers and sisters and most of his children (although his death was not clearly confirmed, he was considered to be dead under the circumstances).

However, this does not mean that the heir to the throne of Ciel-Teira is gone.

Zithlan ”Blaze” Ella Ciel-Teira.

Eldest son of King Elbert's second brother. René's cousin. A young man in his mid-twenties.

His nickname ”Blaze” comes from his fiery red hair, but despite this childhood nickname, he is a quiet, intelligent man.

He wears his hair all back, has a prominent forehead, always wears a tight suit, and has silver eyes the color of mystery shining behind his lower-rimmed glasses.

She had the kind of good looks that would make all the ladies of her age scream in yellow.

The reason why Ghislain escaped Hilbert's purge is simple. Because he was a harmless, ambitionless person who Hilbert would have preferred to have or not have.

More importantly, he had a reputation among the people as an academic hobbyist who only devoted himself to academic pursuits, and even Hilbert's most ardent supporters did not call for his death. He was active as a patron of academic organizations, but other than that, he rarely made public appearances in political affairs.

Jisran's father had already died of illness, and he was not killed as his accomplice.

Gislain was the first to escape from the capital when the ”Rose Princess of Hell” invaded the capital.

He didn't care if he was called a coward. He couldn't do anything if he was there anyway.

After the fall of King's Landing, Gislain went to live with his mother's family, the Marquesses of Edfelt, and now he is at ......

I'll say it again. I will not be the king of Ciel-Teira.

The mansion in the Marquess of Edfelt where Gislain is staying.

Gislain, sitting up straight on a deep red sofa, looked straight back at Marks and Patrick, who had stepped over to him, and said firmly.

Marks had been planning to install Gislain as king and had approached Gislain many times. But he had not received a favorable response.

Today was no different.

In the first place, the order of succession to the throne is not officially defined in the royal code. As a matter of custom, the male line closest to the previous king succeeded, and this was approved by the king and the lords.

Another person may be allowed to take the throne if it is considered that there are appropriate circumstances.

In such a case, the one with more appropriate power should ascend to the throne, rather than being concerned about the proximity of blood.

”But power... ”I'm sure there's no heir that can stand up to the Rose Princess of Hell. If that's the case, then here it is. With the backing of Noah Curio's army, which recently defeated the Rose Princess of Hell, there's nothing to fear.

”I'm not talking only about bravery and strength. I'm saying that I'm not fit to be a king.

This is what I mean when I say that I am not fit to be a king.

Gislain's statement that he was not fit to be a king was indeed true.

The scholarly and sensitive Gislain is not expected to have the political power to unite the people as a king.

In addition, Gislain is not skilled in martial arts, magic, or battle command ......, and is only at the level of education for royalty.

He may have been able to be a king in peacetime, but he is not capable of being a king in this chaos.

But more than that, Gislain is not willing to risk his own life.

What would happen if he raised his hand as king now?

He would definitely be the Rose of Hell's first priority.

Gislain doesn't say it outright, but I think he really doesn't want to put his life in danger first and foremost. No matter how many times Marks had asked him, Gislain had always refused to become king.

But today, here's Patrick.

”As you can see, we're not getting anywhere.

Marx turned to Patrick.

The frontiersman......, or should I call you General now?

I'd like to point out that even if the kingdom of Noachurio were to back me, I have no intention of taking the throne.

Gislain nailed it as if he was trying to control the situation.

Why did Marks bring Patrick, the general of the ”reinforcements” ......?

If you think about it, it usually means ”be Noahcurio's puppet”.

With Noachurio's armed forces behind him, he would have no fear of domestic opposition and might even be able to stand up to the ”Rose Princess of Hell”.

In return, he would be in a very troublesome position politically. It's hard to imagine that Gislain would shake his head.

But Marks and Patrick were already unwilling to respect Gislain's wishes.

All he needed was a sign saying ”First in line to the throne”.

...... ”You said, 'I have a surefire way to persuade Gislain,' but is that really a reliable move?

Marks whispered to Patrick in a semi-confused tone.

Of course it is.

In return, you say that you don't care what happens to him. ...... No two words are the same.

I'm not going to fight him,” he said, nodding deeply.

I lost my third son in battle with him. He was a foolish son. ...... No, I'm not going to talk about this.

I am aware that we are long past the stage where we can choose our means.

Marks thought that the only way to protect Ciel-Teira was to restructure the royal palace, or government, at any cost. In order to do that, he needed a king, no matter if he was a decoration or not.

He also thought that if he became the guardian of the new king, he would be able to take power in a good way. Just as he did when he was the first to fall to Hilbert.

Conveniently, Gislain's father had long since passed away.