The disturbing movents of the nobles were reported to the Pri Minister, Madeline.
Alone in his office, he gazes out the window.
The ...... army and the nobles were moving as expected. It was rather unexpected that Almond and his colleagues, who had been aware of these developnts, had not taken any action.
Perhaps Almond is trying to drain the pus out of Ramalon.
The thought of this darkened Pri Minister Madeleine's heart. If Almond made a move, a large-scale purge would begin. If this happens, he will incur the hatred of the nobility and the military.
......I see in my mind's eye the image of myself, brutally slaughtered on the side of a street in the Imperial capital.
Madolyn lets out a deep breath. She is prepared for it. She will not be able to die peacefully in her bed in her bedroom, with her family watching over her. But first, sothing must be done.
The regi of the Lamaran Kingdom must be changed now, no matter what it takes. Otherwise, this country will be left behind as a backward country in the world.
Even before Madrin assud the Pri Minister's office, he had accurately detected that this country was heading for decline. He loved this country more than anyone else. He could not bear to see his beloved country in decline.
The cause was the aristocracy and the military. The country's growth had stagnated because it was based on following precedents, and the military was manipulated by the nobility, often starting futile wars as a tool for their own career advancent. In this way, young lives were being lost.
When Madolyn ca of age, she entered the world of politics without hesitation. It was a world where all kinds of evil spirits of mountains and rivers abounded, and he had no choice but to get involved in dirty work. Although he ca from a low-ranking noble family, he climbed up the ladder of success step by step, fulfilling the desires of the aristocrats.
He was a good match for General Callies of the Imperial Army. He was a man who, despite his noble origins, did not hold his origins against him and was able to get along with anyone in a friendly manner. Moreover, his idea of reforming the Imperial Army was surprisingly in line with that of Madeline.
It did not take long for these two n to join hands. From then on, they worked hand in hand to rise to the top of the country.
Madolyn rembered the scene in the city of Agartha. It was clear that that country would be the dominant power in the world from now on. Seeing the city of Agartha and its people, he was convinced that he was right.
Agartha is a land of ritocracy, so to speak, where one's status does not depend on the family of one's birth. No matter how low your family status is, you can get a job of your choice through your own effort and talent. Even if you are born in a peasant family, you can beco a soldier or a rchant. If one has the talent, he can beco a pri minister.
Perhaps this is the reason why the person in charge changes frequently in Agartha. So of the imperial officials have complained about it, but no serious problem has ever occurred because of the change of the person in charge. In fact, the change of assignnts happens in this country as well. Madeline knows that this may cause so inconvenience to other countries.
He slowly gets up from his chair and walks to the window. He gazes at the view of the capital from there.
It is a beautiful city, he thinks. It is a good, well-organized city. However, the atmosphere of the city is completely different from that of Agartha, though it looks the sa as Agartha. It was lively.
The city of Agartha was full of vitality. In the city, various people's voices were heard, and the faces of the people living there seed to be alive. The power of each and every one of these people's lives made the city lively and colorful. In comparison, how about this imperial city? The nobles describe it as calm, but it is not. On the surface, the streets are beautiful, but one step into an alleyway and you will find beggars and won selling spring.
This is not the first ti, but they try to hide such a dark atmosphere by decorating the buildings on the front street in a beautiful manner. Madeline sensed that this trend had been growing recently. There was no ti to lose. She must do sothing to rebuild the country while she is still in the dark. Madolyn looked out the window and renewed her resolve in her mind.
Let's get back to work. She said to herself and turned on her heel to find General Caries standing in front of the door of his office.
"I see you've been thinking."
With a beaming smile, he approached Madeline slowly.
"No, no, it's nothing important. I'm sorry I didn't notice the General's presence.
"No, no. I knocked on the door, but there was no answer. I was told that he was in his office, so I thought he might be lying inside, so I rudely let myself in. It is a rare thing that the Pri Minister is thinking about sothing.
I've been thinking a lot lately, perhaps because I'm getting older.
They sat down on the sofa in front of the desk, exchanging such conversation.
"You don't look well. You must be working too hard.
The sa to you, General. We're both here.
"Yes, you're right. We're not getting any younger. We should think about living a more leisurely life sowhere else.
"That's right. Have you ever been to the city of Agartha, General?
"Agartha? ...... No, I don't. I have been there a few tis when it was the Kingdom of Juka, but never since it beca Agartha."
"You should go there once. It's a lively, nice city.
"Almond said the sa thing. He was quite an inspiration."
"When you are free, let's co and see the sights. As soon as possible.
"Well, you're in a hurry, aren't you? What's the matter?
If we don't go when Agartha is coming, it will be difficult for us to get there.
"What do you an?"
It's about that king. There is a possibility that he will not give the throne to his son, but to soone who is capable. If that happens, we may not be able to travel to Agartha with impunity.
"Ha ha ha. The Pri Minister has been saying so interesting things lately.
I'm sorry, sir. However, our country must follow the example of that country in the world from now on.
"Yes. I hear that the wise nations have already sent their best and brightest to study in Agartha. The Great Sage irias is teaching them directly. Our country too. ......"
"Yes. Yes. ......"
Madeline smiles wryly. The Lamaronic Empire had also sent several young n to study in Agartha at the governnt's expense, but they were all second or third sons of noble families or commoners. They were indeed very talented and diligent, but under the current imperial system, it was highly unlikely that they would be able to work at the center of the nation when they returned ho.
I would like to entrust the future of our country to these young n.
Madolyn muttered to herself, thinking of the faces of those she had sent to Agartha.
They would absorb a great deal of knowledge in Agartha. He would bring them to the center of the nation and let them gain experience. Naturally, I will share my knowledge and experience with them. By the ti we welco Falco from Agartha as emperor, the young n will be ready to run the country.
Things are going to get busy from now on.
The words of Marshal Caries brought Pri Minister Madril back to life.
"Yes. I guess we will have to work hard for a while yet.
The two exchange a smile. There was a slight shadow of sadness on their faces. .......
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