Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 173

Episode 173:

Golden Comet

‘Why is something like that…!’

Prince Zereitz could not believe his eyes.

The head of Claymore Sagnad.

Even if they had managed to occupy Ketrain Fortress using a truly brilliant strategy, bringing Sagnad’s head with them was a truly absurd feat.

however.

“I think Sagnard… is right.”

Crown Prince Zereitz felt like he had been hit hard in the back once again by the report of the inspector general who had been observing Sagnad’s head for a while.

“her…!”

“It wasn’t a lie?”

“The rumors are true.”

“Ketrain Fortress in just a few days…? “What kind of magic did you do?”

“Besides, Sagnad… would be the master of the 4 chains. Has the Mervinger family already surpassed the 7th circle? Wasn’t he a mage?”

“They say it’s at the level of a supernova. “It was true.”

However, the biggest problem for Crown Prince Zereitz was something else.

‘Why do you have to come at a time like this!’

At this time, nobles, officers, and staff were in the middle of a grand strategy meeting.

Currently, they were discussing detailed plans on how to lead to victory in the battle on the Western Front, which was planned as a ‘real’ war.

Of course, Prince Zereitz had no doubt that he would achieve a great victory in this battle.

The Margrave of Wynz was certainly not someone to be ignored.

In addition, the soldiers of the eastern border can be said to be strong soldiers because they have traditionally served as a shield to protect the empire from barbarians in the mountainous regions.

However, the punitive force currently following the crown prince’s orders was much more numerous than that.

The soldiers are all elite soldiers who have been trained for a long time.

The people who agreed to actively support him were truly amazing.

Two six-mangsong and one lion.

Papen of death.

Adenauer of middle peasants and merchants.

And the auditor (紺獅子).

Even if the war was fought with only these people, it was a battle they could never lose.

So, he thought that if he won a relatively spectacular victory while Elric Mervinger was going through difficulties in the North, he would be able to monopolize all the topics.

Who would have thought that I would lead the place where I was sent to lose to victory…!

In fact, Crown Prince Zereitz could feel that the air surrounding the leadership had changed significantly.

So far, the main evaluation of Elric Mervinger has been that he is an ‘arrogant junior’ or ‘an idiot excited by his sparkling fame.’

Right now, most people are in the mood of ‘It’s a lot better than I thought.’

As a result, the political glory that would have come from winning the first battle… was all stolen by Elric Mervinger.

In addition, the messenger who revealed his name as Brian even started a fire.

“And here… this is the home of Ketrain Fortress.”

When Brian handed the servant a thick bundle of documents, the atmosphere in the leadership team heated up once again.

“It’s a charm… I’m sure it’s that one.”

“I don’t know if the Mervinger family doesn’t even want to give us a chance to play.”

“I guess I’ll have to run harder to keep up.”

“That’s right. “Hehe.”

A register organizes the status and household names of people residing in an area and records a land register. In other words, it could be said to be an essential item to govern the region.

Acquiring this and offering it to Prince Zereitz means that it was not just about taking over Ketrain Fortress, but that it was firmly under control.

Prince Zereitz had to somehow suppress his frown that was about to harden.

For now, he had to show himself as a broad-minded commander-in-chief who praised his subordinate’s outstanding achievements.

“The Mervinger family has worked hard.”

“Duke Chanseong has repeatedly said that he was only fulfilling his loyalty to the imperial family and his duty towards the empire.”

Although Brian answered as if it was nothing, he did not miss the excitement in Prince Zereitz’s voice.

‘It’s a good thing I followed Isabel’s opinion. They said we should make a surprise visit to the main office during a meeting when as many people as possible will gather.’

Around the time when Brian claimed to be the messenger, Isabel called him separately and asked him to help her.

It is okay to go to the main camp as slowly as possible.

It would be most effective to visit only after the rumor has spread.

Otherwise, there’s a high possibility that Crown Prince Zereitz will try to bury the major or cover it up as if it’s not a big deal?

Therefore, it was said that it would be most effective to visit when the rumor spread and everyone in the main camp, including nobles and soldiers, became aware of this fact.

What I didn’t understand then, I understand now.

Dirty political tricks, which were not often seen when he was simply an administrator, were running rampant here.

‘Most people will dismiss it as a rumor… You also said that if you turn it over right away, you will be able to achieve the same exhibition effect. Have you been experiencing war in a place like this, Elric?’

It was truly shocking.

It’s like they’re trying to take advantage of their own interests in a situation where even if they provide full support right now, it’s not enough.

It was to the point where I felt disillusioned with the longing and loyalty I had vaguely had for the imperial family.

It even occurred to me that this might be why the Red Lion rebelled.

“Hmm! “Then, does the Mervinger family need anything?”

Brian did not miss the fact that Crown Prince Zereitz firmly referred to Elric as the ‘Mervinger matriarch’ rather than the ‘Operation Duke’.

It must mean that he will be regarded as a mere head of the family rather than a prestigious title given by the empire…

I wanted to see whether he could continue to do so in the future.

“If necessary, we will send the manpower necessary for occupation instead…!”

“Duke Chanseong expressed his willingness to continue to stir up the northern part of the Winds Frontier Province centering on Ketline Fortress and actively cooperate with His Highness the Crown Prince so that he can focus on leading the war, and carefully asked if additional support was possible.”

Prince Zereitz narrowed his brows slightly. There is nothing that can interfere with the cause of helping oneself.

However, even so, I felt a sense of crisis that if Elric Mervinger continued to be held in the Ketline fortress, the public’s attention might continue to turn towards him. It would be a really big deal if he continued to win in the future.

He was only needlessly increasing Elric Mervinger’s political standing.

So, I tried to attach a mediocre unit with a suitable justification.

“I want to help with the pro-choice campaign.”

“I will support you too.”

At that time, the two people who had been silently observing the situation throughout the meeting came forward.

At that moment, one of Prince Zereitz’s eyebrows twitched.

Even if one person could do it, the other one was completely unexpected.

Along with the blue lion Hermann Weil, a lion lion also volunteered.

“Why Lord Holmes?”

Sailor Holmes.

Among the eight lions, he is evaluated as the most ‘sophisticated politician’.

He is already eighty years old and usually acts like a retired person who never shows himself to the outside world.

At first glance, it looked like just an ordinary villager living in a mountain village.

nevertheless. His presence in the world has always been strong.

This was because the beings who were known to have studied or benefited from him were gaining great fame throughout the empire.

There were many people who called him ‘father’ not only in the martial arts world, but also in academia, politics, business, media, etc.

Therefore, some people gave other nicknames to the company owner.

Godfather.

He’s a great father.

Because he had an invisible power that led the media, the imperial family and the inspection bureau always closely monitored his movements.

And now.

He had joined the punitive army in response to the imperial family’s summons.

However, the force they brought with them was truly formidable.

Black Skull.

Recently, a mercenary group that has been causing a sensation in the mercenary industry has come forward claiming to be his limbs.

Although Prince Zereitz had already figured out the relationship between Black Skull and the company, he had called him.

It seemed like the company owner was not trying to hide the relationship between himself and Black Skull.

However, when I spoke to the outside world, I only referred to them as ‘my beloved children.’

But now, less than three days after joining the punitive force, he suddenly decided to step forward.

What is your relationship with the Mervinger matriarch? Prince Zereitz’s mind was spinning rapidly, and Sailor said with a chuckle.

“Oh, didn’t I tell you?”

Sailor continued speaking with a warm smile.

“Actually, this old man’s disciple in his later years is a daughter of the Mervinger family.”

“…!”

“…!”

“…!”

“I thought that if it became known that a disciple of the Lion came from a family called the Master of Magic, he would just become Numan and did not want to make it known.”

A warm smile appeared on Sailor’s lips.

“There’s no need to hide that fact from this old man.”

There was a deep silence in the audience.

The leaders were all busy tapping the abacus in their heads.

This was because the political structure was bound to change significantly once it was revealed that not only the Blue Lion but also the company manager had a close relationship with Mervinger.

Prince Zereitz also twitched his eyebrows. I quickly glared at Patran next to me and he began to urgently give instructions to his subordinates. This meant that it was an issue that even the inspection bureau had missed.

Whether you know that or not.

Sailor only continued speaking in a gentle tone.

“If this old man is such a Mervinger, we can’t just leave him alone, right? Since I couldn’t help this old man until now because he walks slowly, I need to help him now. “Hehehe!”

* * *

After the grand strategy meeting was over.

While the nobles were busy walking around, holding their dizzy heads, Hermann and Sailor left the main office at the same time.

“Really… it seems like you’re becoming more and more of a fox.”

“Your words are too harsh. No matter how old one is, a lion is a fox. “That is a clear insult.”

Sailor scolded Hermann with an angry look on his face, but Hermann just snorted with an expression that seemed absurd.

“If it sounds that way, hear it that way.”

For a moment, Ichae looked young in Sailor’s eyes. The corners of the lips curled slightly. As if it had become very exciting.

“You’ve become a little toxic, haven’t you?”

“Because I live so gently, it tries to bite me here and there. So I had no choice but to protect what I had now.”

“I heard there were a lot of twists and turns, but I guess it was true. Didn’t you say that? “Rising a family doesn’t suit your personality at all, so I’m telling you to stop being a pain in the ass and just wander the world with me.”

Sailor helped many people during her childhood, and among the people she helped when she was at the height of her popularity as a ‘godfather’, was Blue Lion.

So, in fact, the two people maintained the longest and strongest relationship among the eight lions.

“What’s the point of saying that now? And I already like the present. I also have a daughter. “There is also a successor.”

“but. You’ve always liked locking yourself up. “Maybe that’s right.”

The wrinkles around Sailor’s mouth deepened even further.

“Anyway, let’s have fun together for the first time in a while. “I think it would be fun.”

“You’re giving a plausible justification. “Do you know that I’m doing this purely because of the Red Phantom?”

Sailor didn’t answer anything.

I just laugh without saying a word.

Then.

“Everyone was in a place like this.”

Hermann and Sailor’s expressions suddenly hardened slightly at the sudden sound of a voice coming from behind them. It was as if they didn’t want to believe this reality, but they eventually looked back.

A person who approaches with a mean laugh.

It was the auditor Van’t Hoek.

“Huh. “If everyone shows that they don’t want to deal with me so openly, even if it’s me, I get hurt.”

A deeper furrow appeared between Hermann’s eyes.

Even though they were all the same ‘lions’, that didn’t mean they were all friendly.

No, in fact, most of them were closer to not getting along well.

This was not only because the Golden Lion was not very pleased with the Eight Lions’ solidarity, but also because each boasted a unique individuality, so in most cases, they did not get along well.

This was especially true in the relationship between Blue Lion Hermann and Auditor Bant.

Unlike Hermann, who was famous for justice and consultation from a young age, Bandt was a self-made man who started out as a lowly soldier and rose to his current position.

Of course, the process was not always beautiful.

Today, the dominant reason for Bant is that it is opportunistic. The proof of this was that even now, when there was no room for him to rise further, he stood next to the crown prince and acted as a loyal dog.

So Hermann pointed a finger at Bant, calling him mean, and Bant sarcastically called Hermann ugly.

Even now, there seems to be an attitude of trying to do that.

This was the reason why Hermann was not very pleased with him.

“Is there anything you want to say?”

“No, just. “Since we have an old relationship, I wanted to give you some advice.”

Hermann looked at this guy with an expression that made him wonder if he was going to talk nonsense again.

Bant still looked like he was full of ridicule.

“Eric Mervinger. You might want to think about getting closer. “That’s His Highness the Crown Prince’s next target.”

Hermann’s face immediately turned red.

Currently, everyone knows that Andre the Red Lion was captured by Prince Zereitz and driven out as a rebel.

But saying that the next hitter would be Elric Mervinger was nothing short of a threat.

Naturally, Herman, who had chosen Elric as his successor, could not help but be angry.

“I know what you want to say. You might want to tell me not to talk nonsense. But it’s no joke. “Think carefully before you line up.”

Bant just smiled softly, patted his shoulder, and walked past.

It was so uncomfortable that Hermann couldn’t say anything for a moment.

Something.

There was something… that he didn’t know.

Wizard who swallowed talent