Chapter 318 (2/2)

After the Lars family went out, I smiled faintly at the family members who came into my room in no time.

The man with green hair who looked intelligent. Duke Lars and Marquis Monique supported me with their excellent military resources, but this man was peerless in scholarship. He fascinated me with his shining mind and clever talk.

“It’s been a long time, Duke Verita.”

“Your Majesty.”

“Without you, how could I build an empire like this? Thank you so much.”

“You’re very welcome. If I hadn’t met you, I wouldn’t have enjoyed the same life I have now. ”

Unlike Duke Lars who had lived a guaranteed life as the successor of his family since he was born, Duke Verita’s life was full of ups and downs. At that time he was the third son of the then Marquis Verita family. He went to the capital to get the title on his own by making contributions to the empire, but he didn’t get anywhere for some time. It was none other than Duke Lars who discovered his talent.

He was very smart, well organized, rational and calm.

The pro-emperor faction could strengthen their power thanks to him, and he could not only prevent the collapse of his family but also elevate its status to the rank of a duke family.

“Duke, can you promise me that you will continue to realize the dream you and I have dreamed together?”

“Of course, Your Majesty. As long as the crown prince carries on that dream, I will devote myself to that goal.”

“Thank you. By the way, did you find your second son? ”

“Not yet, Your Majesty.”

“Oh, what a pity! I can understand your position, but how could such a smart person like you make such a mistake?”

He clicked his tongue, looking at the duke’s dark green eyes filled with remorse.

Because of his own painful memories of the family succession, the duke was stubborn in the matter of succession. Of course, he was wary about it because of his eldest son’s illness, but I felt so sorry for his second’s son’s disappearance because he was called the genius of the century. He, along with the second son of the Duke Lars family, could be the strong ally of Rube.

“I think you can find your son. If you find him again, don’t make that mistake again. As you know, he has the potential to make an enormous contribution to the empire.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I will keep it in mind. ”

“Good…I hope my son’s in great hands without me. It was one of the few lucky things in my life that I met you.”

He murmured something to Duke Verita, who showed due manners to him with a gloomy expression.

‘Ruth, thank you. Thanks to your support, I could prevail in the fight against the noble faction with such power. Please help my son and empire stay safe in the battle that will be more difficult in the future. This is my last request to you.’

When the Verita family members went out, the Lord Chamberlain called loudy, “Please come in, Marquis Monique and Lady Monique, No. 3 family of the empire!”

As soon as his voice faded away, I saw the marquis and his daughter with silver hair coming in. Watching my trusted friend and his daughter who I thought was like my child, I smiled at them faintly, catching my short breath.

“It’s been a while, Marquis and Lady Monique. Nice to see both of you. I’ve got something to tell you. I’m glad I can say goodbye to you, thanks to the High Priest.”

“Oh, please don’t say that, Your Majesty.”

I saw his eyes full of sorrow, who usually didn’t reveal his feelings because of his blunt character.

A smile came to my lips before I knew it.

Well, when everyone thought of the emperor’s death, I thought you would mourn the death of Mirkan, your friend, not the emperor. Although I was firmly connected with you through your oath of blood, you were my most reliable friend, aside from that. Even though I have never expressed it to you, I certainly thought you were my most trusted friend.

“I would like to request you to continue to work to realize the empire that you and I dreamed about. Please help my son.”