I Killed an Academy Player - Chapter 221
Competition for Corin’s son-in-law (3)
You may think that the royal family’s assets are simply taxes, but this is a misunderstanding based on preconceptions.
Surprisingly, the budget allocated to the royal family is only the cost of maintaining an appropriate level of dignity and is not the main source of income.
The royal family’s main source of income comes from private wealth and wealth accumulated over generations.
A trade route extending to the Southern Archipelago and a trade route with the East through the Eastern Silk Road. Intercontinental trade made possible by improved passenger numbers.
In addition to this, there are many businesses based on the absolute reliability of the ‘royal family’, such as a bit of preemptive real estate speculation in line with urban development carried out in the name of the royal family, and the top bond and banking business.
Over the past dozen years, the first princess of the royal family became a saint of a new religious order, and the scale of the business expanded day by day, including the religious order.
Excluding uncertainties such as the battle for succession to the throne between the first and second princesses that will arise in the future, at least the royal family’s business will not be disrupted during the reign of King David.
These days, it is accepted as an undisputed opinion among domestic economists──
“Your Majesty! The Magdalen upper trading fleet is stranded! They say it’s a problem with administrative procedures over there, but the storage costs are astronomical every day. there is!”
“The food import source leading to the royal capital has been blocked! This is the Dunaref Merchant Marine! The Dunaref Merchant Marine has stopped supplying food!”
“The owner of the Yohane merchant betrayed me! He arbitrarily filed for bankruptcy and put up for auction the goods destined for the trade route!”
“The court has taken action on the development of a new city! It is said that the development schedule will be extended indefinitely!”
“…………”
King David frowned at the news coming day by day.
It’s blatant.
It is blatant and even hostile.
The economic attack by Dunareff was a straight attack from the beginning, but now it is at the level of an anti-magic bombardment.
“Damn potato addicts…”
There is no need to ask the reason for this economic attack. It must be the recent push for a national marriage to Corinne Locke.
I heard that Duke Mard is not very friendly towards Corin Locke, but I never thought he would react like this.
“Your Majesty… Duke Mard has requested a meeting.”
“……Stop!”
Are you saying you’re just breaking the bread and shamelessly showing it to me?
David accepted a meeting with the Duke of Mard with the intention of hearing what he had to say.
Then, a man with aquamarine hair entered with a majestic force through the grand gate beyond the reception room.
He clicked his tongue as he glanced at the palace, which was designed with great care by the capital’s best engineers.
“Tsk, tsk. The style and design are so dazzling. It will need repairs soon. Let’s get our southern engineers on board.”
“That’s it. We don’t need the old Southern ways. They are old things that are out of fashion.”
“It’s called classic, Your Majesty.”
“You call that old-fashioned, Duke.”
“”…….””
The two men, who probably held the most prestigious positions on this continent, stared at each other with expressionless smiles.
“I spent a little more money this time than that. How much did I spend?”
“I spent about 500 million gold coins. I haven’t even burned half of it yet.”
“……”
King David glared at the Duke with unprecedented ferocity.
The royal family and Dunaref have a cooperative relationship for generations.
Dunareff supports the royal family, and the royal family does not interfere with Dunareff, the de facto ruler of the south.
This is a secret agreement made even before the Kingdom of El Ras grew into a hegemony on the continent.
“You attacked the royal family. Do you want to calm down?”
“Your Majesty, you are the one who picked the beehive first.”
“What did I do!”
“Corin Locke. You know.”
“I heard that you… are in opposition?”
“I’m still against it. But…!”
Duke Mard looked directly at King David and said.
“Our turn will come only after we proudly kick the Koga guy. Our Mari will never be second.”
“Ah, so our daughters should do everything they can and take care of the rest?”
“Yes, if you take my word for it.”
“Duke… you’re testing my patience.”
The two men… no, the two fathers exchanged glances and engaged in a war of nerves. The secretary who was watching this swallowed his saliva and swallowed his thoughts.
‘Uh… So you made this mess because you didn’t take my son-in-law, but proposed a marriage?’
The strong alliance of the Ellas Kingdom, which boasts a thousand-year history, was broken because of one man?
“Our eldest daughter is a saint! Our second daughter is the leader of the noble faction!”
“Our Marie is a special wizard!”
“I got promoted by giving bribes to the association!”
“It’s possible because you have the ability!”
“Are you sure you want to do this?”
“Would you like to be my partner?”
“This person!”
“Your Majesty! Please try to kill me!”
“Oh, you’ve just crossed the line!”
The two people are becoming more and more childish. It was when the secretary opened his eyes hesitantly.
“How can you talk about Corin Locke while you’re at it?”
A corner of the reception room. An old man approached me, wondering when he had appeared.
A shabby-dressed barbarian who wouldn’t even be able to pass through the entrance of a splendid palace. However, both King David and the Duke of Mard know this old man well.
“Sword Emperor……”
“Garland Aden.”
“It’s been a while. An old man has come to visit unexpectedly. Please treat him to a cup of tea. Your Majesty, the Duke.”
It was a very irreverent attitude, but it was the pinnacle of an era and the special knight Geomje that could be like this.
“I heard you’ve been talking about my granddaughter-in-law lately.”
“Why is Lord Corrin your granddaughter-in-law?”
Geomje calmly answered King David’s obvious question.
“Because I decided that way.”
“…….”
The royal authority of the El Ras Kingdom is by no means weak. The power of the king, the pinnacle of a hegemony, cannot be weak.
However, in this country, Geomje is untouchable in a different sense from Dunareff.
Sword Emperor Garand Aden.
A superman who is considered the strongest knight in history.
The influence of the author, a legend and a myth itself, remains absolute even after retirement.
If he utters just one word right now, all the martial arts families in the East will stand up.
“The Duke said that the funding lines for the war horse business and the seal business were blocked. Do you know anything?”
“Well, I don’t remember where I spent every penny.”
“Pathetic bastard. He gets caught up in money and stuff like that. Having a lot to protect means also means having a lot of weaknesses.”
Geomje seemed unconcerned even though his children’s businesses were constantly on the brink of bankruptcy.
Yes, he is like that. I am not interested in the rise and fall of the family. His longed wish from beginning to end was to be the birth of a great swordsman.
“But I can’t just ignore it when it happens.”
“What if I can’t get over it?”
“Shouldn’t we retaliate?”
At those words, the officer who was watching swallowed his saliva.
Aden family.
Defender of the East and defender of the border.
Although they live in the barren eastern region, they are a group whose military power has grown proportionally.
The military power he developed as a margrave against the invasion of barbarians, a by-product obtained from hunting countless monsters, is the best in the kingdom.
If they take military action, the kingdom will be divided. No, has it already been divided?
El Ras Royal Palace, the center of the kingdom.
The Dunaref Duke family possesses enormous wealth.
Aden, a master swordsman who possesses the kingdom’s greatest force.
These three clash.
It is a cataclysm that could cause a seismic change in the history of the kingdom.
For what reason?
‘All of this happened because of one man?’
The secretary was dazed.
* * * *
「Dunaref. Hostile takeover of the royal family! The kingdom’s economy is booming!”
“Adenga. Deploy troops to the southern and royal capital territories! Will a large-scale territory war begin in the history of the kingdom? What is the fate of the kingdom’s security?」
「The Kingdom’s Treasury. A search and seizure is issued for Dunareff assets! Execute an intensive tax audit? “100 million gold slush funds discovered!”
What is this?
What is it? Why on earth did this happen?
It was a day spent reporting as president of the association and staying at a hotel in the capital.
But… what the hell is going on?
Why is Dunareff imposing economic sanctions on the royal family and Aden?
Why does Aden deploy private soldiers forward?
Why is the royal family conducting a large-scale tax investigation in this situation?
I shivered as I read the words engraved at the end of the newspaper.
“All of this is because of Corin Locke’s battle for his son-in-law! Corin Locke! Is he a rare hero? “Am I a beast of ruin?”
“Is it because of me? This? Why? What did I do? What did I do?”
Something has been going on since King David’s wedding ceremony.
But one day, the Duke of Mard suddenly began to oppose the royal family and Aden, and a three-way war began between the royal family and Aden Dunaref.
The kingdom is being divided.
“No no! What the hell is this when we all need to work together! Why is this because of me!”
I feel wronged! It’s unfair!
The kingdom must not be divided at this time when we must prepare for the disaster that is about to begin. Is it because of me too?
“No way… no way!”
This had to be resolved.
* * * *
I was experiencing the most awkward encounter in the world.
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
A secret room deep inside the royal palace. Before me are three men with the greatest power in this kingdom.
King David.
Duke of Mard.
Geomje Garand.
They are three people who have gathered together due to circumstances while the kingdom is being divided in real time.
I was the center of the problem, and thanks to the fact that I was the president of the Guardian Association in an official special article, I was somehow able to bring three people together.
“Um… fathers.”
“What about your father? Please call me father-in-law.”
“Who is your father?”
“Call this old man ‘Grandfather.’”
Three people who only said one thing, but each responded in their own way. I am cautious because I am in a position where I cannot treat anyone carelessly.
“It’s no different than making everyone walk to their seats…”
I couldn’t even speak because I couldn’t believe what was happening. No really? Is this really all because of me?
“Regarding the recent unrest in the kingdom… please calm down…”
“Korin’s son-in-law.”
“Ah yep! Your Majesty.”
“There’s no need to say much. It’s up to you to choose right here and now.”
“…Me?”
King David nodded and continued.
“If you make your position clear, you won’t have the guts to turn your words around in an ugly way.”
“No, Your Majesty…”
“It’s simple. My eldest daughter, Estel Hadassah El Ras, and my second daughter, Miriam Elizabeth El Ras. I will take them both as my wives, and they will become co-kings with my children and become supreme over all. ”
“The throne? Is such a worldly yoke so great to nothing? It’s enough for warriors like us to eat, eat, eat, and eat to advance to a higher level. Corin Locke Take my granddaughter’s virgin and leave behind a stronger lineage.”
“Tsk… Power? Force? All of that can be bought with money. Besides, now that the Magic Tower has collapsed, we, Dunaref, are the center of the magic world. If you listen carefully to what we say, you will grow potatoes even when you sleep.”
Each of the three fathers spoke of the advantages of becoming their son-in-law.
Power and the royal family.
Military force and Aden.
Wealth and Dunaref.
Whichever one you take, the fruit is so sweet. Even if a player comes, I probably won’t be able to make this mistake. But…
“I won’t.”
What’s certain is that I won’t respond to this conversation.
“Hmm?”
“Why?”
“.. …..”
The three people each had their own reaction to my firm answer.
“Why? You can marry two princesses at the same time? “You will be able to take the next throne, right?”
“You are a natural warrior. Nogu’s granddaughters can satisfy this. If you guys are together, we can reach a higher level and have even more amazing heirs, right?” ”
Even though she is my daughter, Marie is the best wife and has no shortcomings. Dunareff’s wealth is greater than you can imagine.”
Yes, it’s as they say.
Estelle and Miriam Alicia Runia Marie… You’re not so stupid that you don’t know what a great opportunity it is to have them as your wives. Those women
. Not only her beauty, but also the property, power, and wealth that come with it.
“I’m not particularly interested in money and power. The same goes for radishes.”
“Hmph…! Don’t tell lies in front of me. There is no one in this world who is not interested in them.”
“Because there is greater value.”
“……Greater value?”
The three people looked at me with puzzled eyes.
“We must save the world.”
I said . The three were silent. They still don’t know what I’m doing.
“Soon the world will fall into crisis. Many people could die and too many things could be lost.”
“You can’t build a house when dark clouds are gathering right now.”
“Marie Arisha Runia Miriam Estel. They are all charming and lovely people. But… just in case. I don’t want to hurt the people who will be left behind.”
What if I die?
Or if I have to be with Tates?
I might hesitate. I might stop because I’m afraid. No
matter the outcome, there will be people who will be left behind.
I would be irresponsible if I were to end up with someone now. I can’t lose. That worst experience was enough before I returned three years ago.
“Please, elders. Now… is not the time. We should not divide now, but join forces and prepare.”
“What on earth is that…”
“Your Majesty King David. Your Majesty made a promise to me. Aside from immunity, you will grant me anything I want.”
“…Yes, that’s right.”
“Please fulfill what the master of the royal family promised. Please cancel the proposal for a national marriage and stop the conflict.”
I turned to the Duke without listening to the King’s answer.
“Your Excellency Duke Dunarev. Dunareff owes me a debt that cannot be repaid. Your successor, I owe you the life of your beloved daughter.”
“……I admit it. Dunareff owes you the gift of life.”
“Please pay that debt now. Immediately withdraw the economic sanctions against the royal family and Aden and restore it to its original state.”
“…….”
“Sword Emperor Garland Aden.”
“This old man owes you nothing?”
“I look forward to fighting against the strong. Do you do it? It’s a matter of life and death with people who can boil over you.”
“It seems like there’s no one else in this era but you?”
“There is. Such monsters. As of today, you are stuck in the East. There will be something worth seeing.”
“Hmm…”
This is all the ingredients to persuade the three people.
I hope they make a rational choice.
No, if these people had been rational in the first place, they wouldn’t be in this shit right now due to my marriage issue. It wouldn’t have been better!
“Please. First, let’s save the world and then talk.”
From now on, I will reveal all information.
What will happen in the future. Things to prepare for. Things to ask for. I
will persuade those in power in the kingdom with the results I have shown so far. Persuasion under
the pretense of a meeting is It continued for several days.
* * * *
“Whoa…”
Suddenly, I was at the center of the battle for a son-in-law, persuading the powerful people in the kingdom, and having a deep conversation while explaining what would happen next. After
eating in the conference room , As a result of spending several days drinking alcohol and even smoking cigarettes,
“It worked out somehow…”
Dunarev withdrew economic sanctions, Aden withdrew his soldiers, and the royal family canceled the tax investigation.
It feels like all three have been sutured somehow. Of course, this is also a temporary measure, so I don’t know when the sutures will tear… Anyway, I
somehow made it through and am returning to the hotel room in the center of the palace.
“It’s already been the 25th.”
December 25 1.
It was practically my last vacation, but I ended up getting caught up in something strange.
Starting tomorrow, Mariena Hwaran will return, and Runia and Arisha will also finish their preparations. The
final phase will soon begin, and the frost giants and the Nine Churches will stir up the final battle. The opening begins. Until then, I plan to watch the progress and train my martial arts.
-Clap!
“Let’s sleep. Let’s get a good night’s sleep…”
Still, I need to get a good night’s rest today. Physical and mental fatigue is no joke── ─────
”
Wha…?!”
As soon as I entered the hotel room, I felt the thick smoke and A sweet scent. It was the moment when I recognized a scent that was blatantly deceptive.
“Are you here?”
A woman’s hand grabbed my hand and said, “Wow!”. The moment I recognized her, I was dragged helplessly and thrown on the bed. Although I lost my strength, she crushed me
. A beautiful red gaze looked down at me.
“It’s been a long time, sir.”
“It’s been a long time, princess…”
The second princess Miriam. Her dark red eyes are staring at me.
“About . “You know that doesn’t work, right?”
“I know. But… I needed some medicine and some vibes. Do you know what day is today?”
“…….”
There’s no way you don’t know.
Originally, I was gathering my thoughts after purifying Nazurea after the Academy collapse incident… She approached me.
“I feel lonely . “I see it. Should I… comfort you?”
December 25th.
3 years ago.
Previous episode. It was the day
she pounced on me and
our child was conceived.