Golden Mage - Chapter 98

Volume 4, Chapter 8

For a long time, El stared at the windmill and said, “This is not just for me, but for all the people living in Golden Valley. So please don’t spare your efforts.”

Brush shook his head as if it was absurd. “Of course. The compensation from the tower owner is so generous that everyone is satisfied with their treatment. So don’t worry about that.”

“That’s a relief.” El looked at the windmill again. Looking at the windmill spinning quickly due to the wind in the valley, El smiled faintly. “That windmill will give me infinite power in the future.” It seemed like a bright future was in sight.

“It’s a huge success! It’s really amazing, Mr. El!” On the day when it was just a month since the clothes were made and supplied. That’s what Debel, who came to find El, said. El smiled at the slightly excited Debel. He had already anticipated whether it would be successful or not.

“But this is just the beginning. It’s too early to be happy, Mr. Debel.” Although it can be said that this is also a success as Debel said, it is just the first step compared to what El has planned.

El asked Debel, “By the way, where are the clothes sold now?” Debel showed a strange smile. Then he said to El, “Don’t be surprised. It sold twice as much as expected. The reason I came here is because all the stock has been sold and I came to ask for additional production.”

“That much?” No, could it be, El looked surprised at Debel’s words. It was definitely surprising. The amount of goods that El delivered to Debel was a very large number. But all those goods were sold. Then, as Debel said, it’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s really amazing.

El nodded and accepted it. “I see. If it’s that much, it’s not an exaggeration to say it’s a big hit. Then let’s execute the plan at this stage with the inventory we’ve made so far.”

“This stage?” This time, Debel looked surprised. If it’s the 2nd stage, it’s a plan to supply clothes first and execute it after half a year. But saying that it will be executed now means that it is pulling forward by as much as five months, so it was natural for Debel to be surprised.

El nodded with a smile. “Yes. Although it’s a bit early, if we ride this momentum, it seems like it will proceed smoothly. Then I’ll ask for it.”

“Understood.” El, who got up from his seat along with him, said, “Then I will hand over all the goods.”

“Did you have something to do?” Debel also got up from his seat and asked El. El waved his hand slightly and said, “No, it’s not a special thing to do, but there’s something I have to do.”

“Oh, I see.” At El’s answer, Debel nodded and bowed his head. “If you have something to do, I’ll go now. See you next time.”

“Yes, please do.” After saying goodbye to Debel, El headed to his lab. And the moment he entered the lab, he muttered softly at the sight of the huge sword in front of him. “Even if the business succeeds, if there is no power to protect it, it will only end up doing good for others. Rune Blade, this will be the strongest sword to protect all of me.” The strangely intertwined rune sword was emitting a high light alone in the dark lab.

Chapter 4: Alcade, Emperor of the Bliard Empire

Among the five empires on the continent, the remaining four empires, excluding the strongest empire, Velosek, have similar powers. These empires, located in the west, have a strong power that is several times that of the kingdom, and with abundant resources, wide plains, and a large population, they are leading the political situation on the continent.

Bliard Empire. An empire located in the northeastern part of the continent, which has all the elements that an empire should have. In addition, it has a deep history and can be called a traditional empire. The atmosphere of the Bliard Empire, which had a great influence based on its strong national power, has been very chaotic recently.

It was because of the appearance of the tower owner El. Officially, El’s first appearance started from the noble family of the Bliard Empire, the Count of Ainhardt. The Ainhardt Count’s House is a great noble family leading the aristocratic faction of the Bliard Empire.

He appeared in such a family and turned the family into a mess, and injured Alcade Crown Prince, who visited the Ainhardt Count’s House. Due to this incident, the Ainhardt Count’s House entered a recession, and the influence of the Alcade Crown Prince rapidly decreased.

The atmosphere of the Bliard Empire quickly became chaotic as the influence of the two central figures of the empire decreased. However, such a chaotic atmosphere did not last long.

Alcade Crown Prince, who had been quietly recuperating by the order of Emperor Oscar, suddenly showed a different movement and began to show a little movement. At first, it was a small movement. But as the range of movement gradually expanded, the aristocrats of the Bliard Empire’s imperial faction began to turn to the Alcade Crown Prince one by one.

This suggested a very significant meaning. The fact that the aristocrats turned to the Alcade Crown Prince meant that the loyalty to the emperor had changed to the Alcade Crown Prince.

It was not only limited to the imperial faction, but also applied to the aristocratic faction aristocrats who were on the verge of collapse.

As a result, within half a year of the Alcade Crown Prince’s movement, most of the aristocrats of the Bliard Empire came to support the Alcade Crown Prince. He put all the influence of Emperor Oscar, who had ruled the Bliard Empire for decades, into his hands.

The fact that all the influence of Emperor Oscar, who perfectly controlled and ruled an empire, was removed meant that the current Bliard Empire was in the hands of the Alcade Crown Prince.

And now, in the conference hall of the Bliard Empire Palace, a meeting is being held with the main aristocrats gathered. Madrion Duke, one of the three dukes of the Bliard Empire and currently in charge of the empire, stood up in the conference hall where the aristocrats were gathered and opened his mouth.

“The world is changing rapidly. There are problems with the tower and the kingdom, and the movements of the empires are also like that. In the midst of this, shouldn’t we also seek change? If there is no change, development will stop, and eventually we will fall behind. The current Emperor His Majesty is old. It is very difficult to respond to the current situation that is changing rapidly with a conservative way of thinking. We have to elect a new Emperor His Majesty in line with this wind of change, adapt to new changes, and survive. That’s my thought.”

It was an absurd word. It was a word that was nothing more than an excuse without even a reasonable basis for the word. Nevertheless, there were no aristocrats who objected to Madrion Duke’s words. Everyone had already planned something to make Alcade Crown Prince the emperor on this spot today.

When Madrion Duke’s remarks ended, Berkipfer Count, the commander of the capital knight order of the Bliard Empire’s capital, Capamil, stood up from his seat. “Duke Madrion’s opinion is correct. I fully agree with the Duke’s opinion.”

“That’s right. The Duke’s words are correct.”

“That’s right!” As soon as Berkipfer Count’s words came out, several aristocrats stood up from their seats and agreed with Madrion Duke’s words. Already, there were only aristocrats who supported Alcade Crown Prince in the conference hall.

When all the aristocrats unanimously agreed with his words, Madrion Duke stood up from his seat again. And he spoke to the aristocrats in a strong tone. “Since everyone’s will is right, we will now go to inform His Highness the Crown Prince of our will. Everyone should be fully prepared. Be prepared to witness the historic moment when the new owner of the empire is born!”

“Of course!” All the aristocrats seated in the hall stood up and answered strongly.

Then, a heavy bass shook the conference hall. “Who’s going to abdicate the Emperor His Majesty at will?”

Swoosh!

Mana spreading out like waves. The mana that dominated the conference hall in an instant swept around, spreading an overwhelming presence everywhere!

All the nobles’ bodies stiffened under the intense energy that gripped their entire bodies.

“…!”

The impact was not something that even Madrion, the Duke, could escape from.

However, being a top-tier sword master and a regent, he was able to move somewhat unlike the other nobles who had stiffened.

With difficulty, he turned his head and shifted his gaze towards the source of the voice.

There, the empire’s best swordsman, Duke Klayan, was looking at Duke Madrion with a stiff expression.

Duke Madrion gave a faint smile.

“Oh, you’re here, Klayan.”

Unlike Duke Madrion, who was smiling, Duke Klayan’s expression did not seem to soften.

Duke Klayan, still with a stiff expression, slowly opened his mouth while looking at Duke Madrion.

“What on earth is going on? Are you plotting treason, Madrion?”