Chapter 105: What Happened at the Coronation Ceremony (4)
Seros, who could not understand the current situation, showed a flustered expression.
After receiving his letter, he had hurriedly brought troops with him.
The letter had stated that information had co in claiming that the Masters of the kingdoms would cause chaos at the Coronation Ceremony, and that he should imdiately enter the Capital City.
Yet Kyle was frowning as deeply as possible.
“……Adrian.”
Kyle clenched his fist and muttered in a voice that no one else could hear.
Emperor Adrian was soone who knew everything about the information network Kyle used.
He was even the only person capable of perfectly imitating his handwriting.
‘I’ve been had.’
He could not understand exactly what intention Adrian had in trying to reveal Seros.
The Special Operations Unit was officially known to have died.
In the end, if Seros or the other mbers of the Special Operations Unit were revealed, it would also put Emperor Adrian in trouble.
“Long ti no see, Sir Seros.”
At Emperor Adrian’s sudden appearance, Seros looked at Kyle helplessly.
From Seros’s perspective, who had co accompanied by soldiers of the Ragnar Family, the current situation was nothing short of the worst.
But he could not simply ignore the Emperor’s greeting either.
“……It has been a long ti, Your Majesty.”
“I received your letter stating that you would go to Kyle in accordance with Grand Duke Ian Kailers’s last will.”
Kyle had never left such a will, nor had he sent any letter to the Emperor.
While Seros was still confused, Aron—the only one who could handle this situation—hurriedly ran toward Emperor Adrian.
“So you were here as well, Count Jamie.”
“Your Majesty, what brings you here?”
During the days of the Special Operations Unit, Aron had not been known by na but by title.
The genius military strategist, Count Jamie. The strategist who always stood beside Ian Kailers and led every plan.
Even now, in the Empire after his disappearance, no strategist had yet surpassed him.
That alone showed just how enormous his standing within the Tylers Empire had been.
“Thanks to you informing
of Grand Duke Ian’s death, confusion was prevented. Was my old friend’s body properly taken care of?”
At Emperor Adrian’s dignified voice, Aron hesitated before eventually nodding.
“Yes, he was laid to rest properly.”
“How strange. The person who first introduced Count Jamie to
was Grand Duke Ian. And yet you and Seros both ca here following his last will…….”
“I apologize for leaving the Empire without even properly offering my greetings.”
“Well, if it was your friend’s last wish, I suppose I must understand.”
“Your Majesty, but why exactly…….”
Aron tried desperately to figure out why Emperor Adrian was acting this way.
“Ah, you didn’t know. Is it still a secret that the one who passed down swordsmanship to Grand Duke Ian Kailers was Kyle?”
There had been factions suspicious of Ian Kailers’s death, and it beca clear that this was a asure ant to silence those suspicions.
Quickly grasping the Emperor’s intention, Aron shook his head.
“Your Majesty, although he has passed, it is still the secret of the lord I once served.”
“What can I do? I happened to let it slip.”
Emperor Adrian shifted the gaze he had given Aron toward Kyle.
‘You and I both know too much about each other. If we beca enemies, we would both bleed.’
‘……You’re the only one who could corner
like this.’
Because they knew too much about each other, the mont they beca enemies they would be able to fight on equal footing.
That was why they feared and guarded against each other.
Emperor Adrian was reminding him that they must both strive to remain reliable allies rather than enemies.
“At the sa age, three n beca friends. One left the Empire, and the two who remained worked to save it. The only people who deserve my respect are Grand Duke Ian Kailers and Kyle.”
“Your Majesty…….”
“When one friend left, my heart felt empty. And now that Kyle has revealed himself like this…… how could I not be happy?”
Aron even produced tears, pretending to be sad.
In response, Emperor Adrian delivered a performance no less impressive.
Looking toward Seros and the Special Operations Unit, he spoke in a dignified voice.
“That friend left such a heartfelt will, so as his friend I should grant it. Listen well, Special Operations Unit.”
Since he was helping Kyle anyway, Emperor Adrian decided to help him properly.
Specifically, he intended to grant freedom to the Special Operations Unit.
Seros and Aron knelt on one knee before Adrian just as they had during their ti in the Special Operations Unit.
“Please issue your command, Your Majesty.”
“I will revoke all ranks and authorities granted to the Special Operations Unit by the Tylers Empire. You are now free. Remain beside my friend and live aningful lives.”
Emperor Adrian, Ian Kailers, and Kyle Ragnar.
As the story of the three n ca to an end, the Masters of the kingdoms let out small chuckles as if the Emperor were doing sothing pointless.
However, Adrian ignored their mockery and extended his hand toward Pramo.
“I will not beat around the bush, King Pramo. I want a formal alliance with the Ragnar Kingdom. Can you decide that here?”
Pramo looked at Kyle.
Seeing that gaze, Kyle nodded as if resigned, and Pramo t Adrian’s eyes again.
“Thank you for the request, Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tylers Empire. As King of the Ragnar Kingdom, I hope for a firm relationship with the Tylers Empire.”
“Thank you for making the right decision.”
Emperor Adrian grasped Pramo’s hand.
He needed to nail the matter down before anyone changed their mind.
Watching that scene, the envoy delegations of the kingdoms began to cause a commotion in disbelief.
Amid the chaos, Kyle exhaled deeply and turned his body.
“Seros, handle the aftermath.”
Seros bowed his head at Kyle’s words, which sounded as though he was quite irritated.
“Understood, my lord.”
“With this, the Coronation Ceremony of the Ragnar Kingdom is concluded. Anyone who has sothing to say may speak with Seros.”
After entrusting the cleanup to Seros, Kyle entered the Royal Palace with Emperor Adrian.
The ceremony had ended in an absurd manner, but it was not aningless.
The delegations departed for their respective kingdoms carrying one crucial piece of information.
And while watching them from the Royal Palace, Kyle’s expression turned bitter.
“You stir things up however you want and even clean up afterward.”
“You should make good use of a good brain.”
“……Tsk.”
“I did it because I wanted to help you, but it was also a warning.”
“I’ve received that warning properly. Don’t worry.”
“That’s good to hear.”
While the two were talking, a knock sounded.
Knock knock—
“Co in.”
At Kyle’s voice, the door opened and Pramo appeared, bowing politely.
“I am Pramo Ragnar, who has beco the King of the Ragnar Kingdom, Your Majesty.”
“Didn’t we already greet each other earlier? Still, it’s good to see you again.”
“Since that was a formal occasion, I wanted to greet you again properly. But is it true that my elder brother and Your Majesty are truly friends?”
“It is an undeniable fact. Please do not doubt it, Your Majesty.”
“Brother, is that true?”
Even after Emperor Adrian’s words, Pramo did not dispel his suspicion.
He wanted to hear it from the person himself.
“We are indeed friends.”
“……I see. I never expected to learn about the fifteen-year gap in your life like this.”
“I apologize for hiding it.”
Despite Kyle’s apology, a trace of disappointnt remained on Pramo’s face.
Watching the two and reading the atmosphere, Adrian quickly changed the subject.
“A new nation has been born. So what do you wish to do now, King?”
At Emperor Adrian’s serious question, Pramo stroked his chin before speaking.
“From the ti of the Kingdom of Daon until now, the national system has fallen into chaos. Restoring the state system should co first, shouldn’t it?”
“You will have to dismantle and rebuild almost everything. If you ever need help from the Empire, do not hesitate to ask. The Tylers Empire’s only ally is the Ragnar Kingdom.”
“Thank you for saying that. But will you be alright? The road back to the Empire will be dangerous.”
“Can’t I simply use a Teleportation Gate?”
“Even so, just in case, I will send one knight order of the kingdom as Your Majesty’s escort. Please consider it my courtesy to a guest who ca from afar.”
Pramo intended to send the Ragnar Knight Order to escort Emperor Adrian.
However, they now needed to remain by the King’s side, so Kyle stepped forward and spoke.
“The Ragnar Knight Order must remain beside Your Majesty. Therefore, I will personally escort His Majesty the Emperor to the Tylers Empire.”
“Brother, but wouldn’t that be troubleso?”
“It’s fine. I will only go as far as the border of the Tylers Empire and then return.”
At Kyle’s words, Pramo nodded in agreent.
After that, the three enjoyed a brief tea ti, and after so ti passed, Pramo rose from his seat.
“I will go attend to my duties now.”
“I will visit the Ragnar Kingdom again for a good occasion next ti. It was a pleasure eting you, Your Majesty.”
“The pleasure was mine as well, Your Majesty.”
After exchanging brief farewells, Pramo left the reception room where Kyle and Emperor Adrian remained.
As soon as he left, Kyle let out a deep sigh.
“Adrian, are the movents of the Holy Empire of Ru quiet?”
“For now?”
Emperor Adrian shrugged slightly as he answered Kyle’s question.
The Holy Empire of Ru and those who worship darkness.
These were the two matters the Tylers Empire needed to focus on right now.
“Grand Duke Laika will certainly make a move. Since you confird Ian Kailers’s death, he won’t stay still.”
“I know.”
“I’ll help you.”
At Kyle’s words, Emperor Adrian smirked.
This was an internal issue of the Empire, and it was not sothing an outsider like Kyle should interfere with.
“I appreciate the thought, but I refuse.”
“Don’t underestimate him.”
“If I had considered my uncle to be so ordinary man, I would have eliminated him long ago.”
Grand Duke Laika was a capable man.
He was not a fool like King Clover, nor soone who would recklessly act out of inferiority complex.
He thoroughly managed his private life and did everything perfectly so as not to reveal any weaknesses.
Even Emperor Adrian acknowledged his ability, which was why he had not yet managed to bring him down.
“The thod to calm my uncle is simple. In the end, his desire for revenge against the Dark Constellation is greater than anyone’s.”
“That’s true. If Grand Duke Laika had fought to the end for the throne, the war with the Holy Empire of Ru might still be continuing.”
“Unexpected. I didn’t think you would worry about .”
“……Weren’t I your friend? The sa goes for .”
“Thank you for thinking that way. There’s no need to escort
to the border. Duke Luna and Marquis Kashin ca with , so nothing will happen.”
Emperor Adrian rose from his seat.
He looked at Kyle blankly for a mont before grinning.
“You’re standing before
with a different appearance, but I’m glad you look at peace.”
“Because I’ve returned to the place I wanted to co back to.”
“You’ll do well. If it’s the happiness you barely found, make sure you protect it. Don’t lose it anywhere.”
He sincerely wished for Kyle to find happiness.
He had watched him survive countless brushes with death.
Even though Kyle had suffered terribly in a distant land, he had never been recognized because he was considered an outsider.
Adrian recalled those old days and smiled bitterly before standing up.
“Well then, I’ll head back now. Let’s et again next ti.”
“Thank you for helping today.”
“No need for thanks. Anyway, I’ll leave matters related to the Kingdom of Seil to you. I need to focus on tightening control within the Empire first.”
“Alright. I’ll make sure it affects the Empire as little as possible.”
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Emperor Adrian, who had completely overturned the Coronation Ceremony, departed.
Duke Luna looked at him with pitiful puppy-like eyes, but Emperor Adrian dragged her away rcilessly.
Thanks to that, peace returned to the Royal Palace.
Kyle stood at a high place within the palace, looking down at the quiet Capital City before turning his gaze toward Seros and Aron.
“Aron, prepare and plan for the conquest of the Kingdom of Seil.”
“Understood.”
“And Seros.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“Congratulations on becoming free.”
It was inevitable that the continent would beco noisy for a while.
After all, Emperor Adrian had appeared in the newly established Ragnar Kingdom and caused an upheaval.
On top of that, rumors about the relationship between Kyle and Emperor Adrian would certainly spread everywhere.
“Thank you.”
Seros scratched the back of his head at Kyle’s words.
While he had been able to move freely within the Kingdom of Daon, traveling to other nations had inevitably been restricted.
His face was simply too famous.
But thanks to Emperor Adrian’s decisive asure, the shackles binding Seros’s feet had finally been removed.
“Return to the Territory. We must prepare step by step.”
“I will do my best.”
“I think I’ll have to remain in the Royal Palace for a while. I need to monitor the movents of the other kingdoms.”
Starting with the destruction of Marquis Sakarin, the problem was that they had even ford an alliance with the Tylers Empire, the kingdom’s enemy.
It would not take long before the kingdoms began applying pressure.
“My lord, even so, the flow is not bad. This allows us to steadily pour the funds from the Continental War Front into the kingdom.”
“Hold off on bringing in capital from the Continental War Front. Only receive support for installing Teleportation Gates.”
“Understood.”
“Seros, once you return to the Territory, deliver the ssage to the monarchs. Tell them to prepare to co out into the world.”
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