The genius prince: vol 7 ch 34

 “Neutral is a bit of a misnomer. I only say that, within the limits of my discretion, I respect the fact that all of you are His Majesty's son. In fact, I intervened the other day when a situation arose that could not be overlooked. You both know this, don't you?"

"The rebellion in Dimetrio's fool's lands." Baldrosh laughed.

"It is a shame to see the people you are supposed to be protecting rise up against you.."

"It's absolutely appalling. As a prince, I am ashamed of myself."

Manfred, who was responsible for the uprising, sneered at him. Baldrosh followed suit.

"Well, that's understandable. No matter how much he may be the son of an emperor, if his mother is from some small country, It would spoil the dignity of the emperor's blood. "

"He seems to be obsessed with his mother, Just mentioning her name inadvertently can set him off in a frenzy. Or maybe it's because he's such a elder brother that he's capable of causing such rebellion."

In his absence - and even if he had been there, he probably wouldn't have cared - the two men humiliate Demetrio. The elder brother had already been disqualified. That was the common understanding on both sides.

However, Keskinal says to them.

"I am relieved to hear their highnesses' words. I am sure this will be resolved without a hitch. "

"What do you mean? "

"I came here today to inform Your Highnesses." Keskinal took a break and said.

"─ ─ Currently, there is a large-scale rebellion in the territories of Your Highnesses and those who belong to your faction. I ask that you return to your territories immediately and put down the rebellion. "

"" what.........? ""

Everyone except Keskinal opened their eyes in astonishment.

"What rebellion? In my territory!"

"What the hell is that? That's absurd!"

"It is true that you have pulled so many people out of your territory for the decisive battle that the reports from your territory have been delayed. And then--""

Just as Keskinal was about to say this, the sound of violent footsteps reached from outside the room. The door was opened with a bang, and Barldrosh and Manfred's eyes peeled off when they saw who had appeared in the room.

"It seems you are all here,"

"I'm sure your appearance will only make things worse."

"Well, I don't know if I'd have that kind of concern for my brothers."

"Well, how well we get along."

The one who arrogantly sniffs is Dimetrio, the first prince of the Earthwald Empire. And one step behind them, smiling bitterly, is Wayne, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of the Natras. The three men at the center of this mayhem were standing there.

"What the hell is going on here ............?"

Baldrosh reveals confusion. The soldiers escorting them were similarly at a loss to keep up with the situation.

Manfred, however, was different. As soon as he recognized Wayne, his mind drew up a possibility. A rebellion in Demetrio's territory. The intervention of Keskinal. Dimetrio and Wayne disappeared. And now a rebellion in our territory. 

That could only mean one thing-

"... .. You didn't stop the rebellion, Prince Wayne."

Manfred's voice trembles.

No way, he thought. But he was sure it was the right thing to do.

"on the contrary, fomented and spread the rebellion in Dimetrio, so that the flames of rebellion would reach our lands! "

"What the ...?"

Baldrosh and Manfred, turned their piercing gazes on Wayne. Wayne, who was looking straight at them, said, "Oh, no, I don't know what you're talking about. " He said with a brazen

grin. "I'm here just a companion. Right, Prince Dimetrio?"

"That's right. Your idle accusations will only discredit you, Manfred." At Wayne's words, Demetrio also agrees with a broad smile.

(The sight could not have been more indicative that Manfred's words were correct. It was utterly and completely poisonous.)

Dimetrio, who knows all about the war, could not help but shudder at what is still a frightening idea.

A rebellion in a territory is as good as fire under one's feet. Anyone would be the first to think of putting out the fire.

But Wayne was different. If this fire were to be extinguished, defeat would be confirmed by then. Wayne realized that many of the territories of the princes and the faction to which they belonged were adjacent to each other, and he mobilized all of Demetrio's remaining soldiers to accelerate the rebellion.

It was on purpose that the fire spread outside their territory. The faction was not trying to extinguish the fire because it was hot, but rather to take advantage of the heat to burn as well.

"... ..... So this is what you're talking about?" Baldrosh gnashed his teeth in anger.

"All three of their territories are in turmoil, and they have no time to be fighting for the throne. All our battles have been for nothing, and we must return home. ...............! "

A voice filled with anguish escaped at this unacceptable conclusion. Unfortunately, the reality was otherwise. 

"No, no" The reality is far worse than Baldrosh's conclusion.

"It is only my brothers, who are going home." Dimetrio said to his two younger brothers.

"Because the rebellion in my territory has already been resolved."

"" What ...? ""

Both princes open their eyes and look at Keskinal in a hurry. Then he nodded slowly.

"As Prince Dimetrio said, the rebellion in that territory has been confirmed to have subsided."

"That's impossible!!" It was Manfred who shouted.

"It's an insurgency that has expanded to reach our territory! Even if we tried to restore order, the Dimetrio faction lost a lot of men and supplies in the last war! Even though he had time to deal with the situation ahead of time, we should have enough people and supplies. ... "

 The last words were not spun. Manfred's eyes then caught sight of Lowellmina smiling peacefully beside Wayne and Demetrio.

The moment he saw this, he understood everything.

"Lowellmina, you are !!”

"Yes, as you can imagine. Brother Manfred." Lowellmina put her hand on her chest as if in pain.

"'The people involved in the rebellion are, of course, by no means evil, nor are those who started the rebellion. As I have long feared, they are victims of the struggle for the imperial throne. It is only by redeeming them that we can be a person of patrotic faction "

Lowellmina continues. "Fortunately, my brother Dimetrio has assured me that I am free to carry out my activities in the territory and that the people who took part in the rebellion will be punished in a moderate manner.

For the sake of the people of the empire, I have mobilized the patrotic faction to restore order. "

The plan was put forward by Wayne, who communicated through Franya, and as a result, Demetrio gained stability in the territory and lowellmina gained fame as a hero of the country.

If Ninym was here, she would have been astonished to see Wayne and lowellmina.

At first, Lowermina had entangled Wayne in a plot and put him in Demetrio's camp. Then, Wayne took advantage of the intrigue and forced lowellmina to raise the stakes.

Despite the fact that the two had been planning when to outwit each other, when the Dimetrio camp was about to lose the game due to Manfredo's scheming, they turned around and chose to fight together without hesitation.

There is no anger or hatred between the two. There is only overwhelming self-interest.

" Now, now you understand. It is not you who will stay here and be baptized."

Dimetrio said arrogantly. Even if Dimetrio had not been present, and even if the Keskinals had not been told to restore security to their lands, it would have been a difficult situation for both princes.

 In order to keep their opponent from becoming emperor, they could not leave the city of Narsila, but that would have set their territory ablaze. He would have to keep staring at his opponent, aware that the fire beneath his feet would be burning all over his body.

"...We can't just leave!" Baldrosh slammed his clenched fist on the desk.

"What the hell is this? ! I will not accept this! I refuse to accept it!" Baldrosh looks at Manfred, screaming.

"Manfred! You're not going to accept this result either!"

"...Yes, I do. I don't intend to."

Dimetrio asked mockingly. "Oh, and if you won't accept it, what will you do about it?"

"... If you include me and the malfred the difference in troop strength will be obvious."

Baldrosh's hand reached for the sword at his waist. It is a common practice in all ages and cultures to physically eliminate an opponent who cannot be eliminated by reason. here and now

But then Wayne interrupted. "I wonder who will be responsible for this?"

lowellmina responded with a pleasant tone that didn't fit the atmosphere . "What is it? Prince Wayne."

"I was wondering who would be responsible for the deaths of Prince Dimetrio and myself, Princess Lowellmina and Sir Keskinal. "

She pondered for a moment and then laughed a little.

"That would be my brother Baldrosh, of course."

"Is that still the obvious choice?"

"Yes. Even if we can get away with conspiracy here, Manfred's brother will immediately try to frame him for the crime." 

Barldrosh and Manfred gasped at this.

lowellina continued "This would work in Manfred’s favor. Though he feigned confidence, he had failed to stop Barldrosh on the battlefield.

 With time, Barldrosh’s forces will recover from the poison and regain their strength. If they fight again, Manfred will certainly lose"

"Murderer of royalty, murderer of allied royalty, murderer of viziers... When the opportunity to be stigmatized in that way arises, we must not let them get away with it." lowellmina looked at baldrosh.

"But we have no choice, do we? It was your brother baldrosh. who first betrayed Manfred and tried to perform the baptismal ceremony. It is always the case that people who betray someone always get betrayed by someone else. ”

Baldrosh’s bites his lips.The brief moment of cooperation between Baldrosh and Manfred was gone in an instant.

Manfred spat. "............ You have the worst temperament, my sister."

"Oh, my gosh, that's terrible. You don't think so, do you? Prince Wayne?"

"Oh, no comment "

"Excuse me." Lowellmina poked Wayne in the arm.

"... . May I ask you to come to a conclusion now?"

Keskinal said slowly.

"If Your Highnesses are willing to return to your lands and maintain security, I have nothing to say to you.”