204 The father and son of the Makuma royal family. (2/2)

Moreover, the removal of Shiohan from the Imperial family threatened to spark strife in different places.

Specifically, the conflict between the eastern aristocracy supporting the Purple Garden and the central aristocracy, headed by the three gates, has intensified.

Although the central aristocracy is overwhelming on the factional side, there is no denying that a small fire of strife could turn into a fire in Ryogen, which burns the entire Empire. If you look at it in terms of clothing, it is even possible that Rishal and the central aristocracy supporting Rishal will take power in the east, inciting the eastern aristocracy into rebellion with the purple garden.

As Emperor, I wanted to clear up those issues while I was in office. Therefore, he continues to sit on the throne with an old man.

However, I'm sure it won't last long. From now on, as the Emperor grows old, Richard must be pressuring him to give up his empire as soon as possible.

This is also what Amadeus II did to the Father Emperor.

--It would be too ironic to say that the father and son are very similar.

The elbowed emperor sighed small enough not to be noticed by his son.

Enveloped in silence while gazing. It was Richard who broke the silence.

”By the way, Father. He said he had invited strange people to the Imperial Palace.”

Richard changed the subject with a sluggish face. I don't suppose Richard had any intention of decisively confronting his father at this stage.

However, I can also accept the pressure that this will help me understand my father's actions in the Imperial Palace.

Compared to the old emperor, who is short, and the grand prince, there are not many court ministers who are inclined to the latter by the weight of loyalty.

The Emperor does not intend to accuse them of being unfaithful. Of course, it's not interesting, but when I think about the future, I take it for granted that the scale of loyalty leans towards the young Crown Prince.

The emperor did not agree with my son's words.

”Strange person is a way of saying things are stuck in the back teeth. He is already known to be a messenger of Sakuya, and a son of the sword.”

”Haha, that's exactly what your father is looking forward to.”

After a smile, Richard narrowed his eyes.

”I just don't know what that person and your father were talking about. The Empty Sword. I heard you chased Onigashima without age, but you killed a dragon in the land of Canaria recently. Although the truth is uncertain, the fact that Sakuya was a messenger is a fact of dragon killing. You want me to escort you to the Purple Garden?

”No. The sky does not intend to serve our country. I can't say I'm going to serve you. After all, the Empire is a cursed vendetta against my fiancée, Claudia the Duke.”

The emperor glanced at Richard.

Richard, who was leading the plot against the Kingdom of Canaria, looked up at Daw Aung Daung and accepted the eyes of his father.

”Father, I reported it the other day. Indeed, I moved my sword through Berch. However, it was not to curse the Duke's daughter, but to eliminate the aristocrats in his land who opposed Sakuya's wedding. It was the magician's discretion to curse her. It was not intended by me or the sword.”

”You seem to have known about that arbitrariness and how to do it, and left it alone.”

”It's too much to wear,” he said. But let me dare say so. If your father was right, is there a problem?

That said, Richard laughed ironically.

”I did not harm the innocent people. Have you ever fouled your hands with the blood of a young man in the interests of your father?

”... mmm”

”Well, it is true that the series of events is our undoing. Therefore, in the name of Sakuya's wedding, the Canary Kingdom promised a great deal of assistance, and the Canary side should have forgiven it. The Duke has also been reported to have obeyed the wishes of King Canaria. I would be foolish to think that it is not in the interest of both countries to vaporize it now -”

Once Richard cut off his words there, he turned to his father's emperor in a low voice.

”Is the sky a fool that doesn't make sense?

”That's not true either. The sky said nothing about the curse. I asked and heard from the rest of them.”

For any reason, it is the duty of the Emperor to take responsibility for the Adastera Empire beyond its movement.

Instead of mentioning Richard's involvement, the Emperor admitted his responsibility for the curse he had inflicted on the Duchess and asked for the Emperor's opinion.

I thought it would be unknown that the snake would come out with a snake after the snake (snake) was slapped, even if empty himself did not touch the matter. But more than that, the idea was that this was a rare opportunity to take advantage of the human body mass called the sky.

The sky responded calmly to the emperor's query.

― ― There is certainly something I think about the plan of the Empire. I have heard from the Duke that Jinbo's actions were arbitrary, but I do not think that anyone who gave the orders of the Big Book is responsible.

― ― However, it is not only Claudia herself who came out at the end of the matter and waved a little sword, but Claudia herself, who has suffered from the curse for a long time, and the family of Lord Dragnaught and Astrid, who have worked hard to support Claudia.

- But the three don't try to blame the Empire. This is because we know that the divergence from the King who wants to reconcile with the Empire will become wider and wider. Conflicts between the Royal Canary and the lead nobleman, the Duke of Dragnaught, quickly divide the country. They avoided it.

- As nobles representing the kingdom of Canaria, the Duke of Dragnaught gave priority to peace in the kingdom over their own pain and resentment. Having welcomed Claudia to his residence, he is now considered a member of the Duke's family. If he acts like he blames the Empire for his anger, he will trample on the will of the three.

--So I am not going to say anything to the Empire. Unless we can reach Claudia or the Duke again....

The Emperor shakes his back slightly, recalling the empty eyes as he speaks his last words.

Otherwise, the sky would not have intimidated the emperor. I was merely stating the facts quietly. The Emperor understands that.

However, a faint glance at an old well spoke much more clearly of the heart of the sky than it spent thousands of words.

It might have been a mistake not to call Richard at that time. The Emperor still felt a little regret as he exchanged words with Richard.....