I Became the Master of the Empress

52 – Episode 52

There are several nobles in the empire.

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In that case, various frictions can arise, and there were many times when a territorial battle broke out to enforce one’s claim against the other party.

However, after the imperial authority was strengthened, various laws were created to suppress territorial warfare between nobles as much as possible.

In fact, it is difficult for the emperor to be pleased with the territory war.

In other words, if nobles engage in an unlimited territorial war, one person will eventually survive, and that one person who survives will become very strong.

As a ruler, the appearance of a vassal who is too powerful is bound to be burdensome.

In addition, the consumption of human and material resources within the empire became extreme, hindering the development of the empire.

Therefore, permission from the parliament or the emperor is required to wage a territorial war.

Territory warfare without permission is no different from illegal.

What about me… I have a position similar to that of a regent, so I don’t need to get permission from the emperor. It is free because all you have to do is submit a declaration of war to Congress.

“Are you here? Grandee?”

I smile and say hello to Chairman Charles, whom I haven’t seen in a long time.

“It’s been a while. How have you been?”

It seems like the blood vessels on my forehead stand out when I say that.

“Do you think you were doing well?”

It looks like he still has a grudge against me for kidnapping and kidnapping last time.

“hahahaha. Chairman, aren’t you a pillar of the empire? “I don’t know what’s going on, but God will take care of you, Chairman.”

Chairman Charles shouts loudly at my words.

“Grand Duke! Are you kidding me? “You don’t remember that the Grand Duke kidnapped me?”

Hearing those words, I bow my head with a serious expression and apologize.

“I apologize for that. “For me at the time, I just wanted to prevent an unnecessary war in Roman, so I just did my best.”

No matter what, Chairman Charles is a patriot and he only stood up to me for the sake of the Empire.

He speaks as if he doesn’t like my behavior.

“You rationalize your actions like that, but you ignored the Imperial Diet and insulted the imperial family. “I can’t forgive you for that, so please just leave.”

At the firm command of the guests, I take out the declaration of war from my arms and place it in front of Chairman Charles.

“I understand. “I’ll just leave now.”

Chairman Charles says after looking at the white envelope I took out.

“This?”

“This is a declaration of war. I presented it to Congress.”

Charles frowns.

“You seem like a hypocrite…”

I shrug my shoulders at those words.

You are a hypocrite. I also agree that my actions now are no different from those of a hypocrite.

“We will disclose it during today’s plenary session. So, please just get out of my room.”

I come out and see Charles frowning.

***

Imperial lawmakers belonging to the territory where the Grand Duke declared war are gathered in one place.

About 5 lawmakers.

The Imperial Diet is not just about reviewing and promulgating laws.

A place where diplomacy takes place at a slightly higher level.

Until just a few weeks ago, they were fervently courting the Archduke, the head of the anti-emperor faction, but they were fearful after being completely ignored, but now they are full of confidence.

Everyone sits at the table with a cigar in their mouth and one person opens his mouth with a bright smile.

“Ha, the young lion cub declared war on us without even knowing the topic.”

An old man laughs and responds to those words.

“You’re such an immature child who doesn’t know anything. “Maybe it’s because I’m young, but I don’t think I can even cover my own urine.”

-Puh-ha-ha!

They burst out laughing one by one at those words.

“That’s right. “The young lion has no idea who is behind us, so he is acting so arrogantly.”

“Who isn’t? A war on something that isn’t as strong as Valorant? “I think I think war is too easy because I have never been to a battlefield in my life.”

“hahahaha!”

They smile brightly and speak as if they will easily win the war.

“But do you know who the Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-Air Force is?”

“Well? There is no Valorant and no Ellen. “Who is the commander-in-chief?”

“It is said that Agrippa is the one who is now engaged to Princess Mary.”

“If he is engaged to Princess Mary… Isn’t he a commoner? “I heard you were the top graduate of the military academy?”

Someone laughs at those words.

“So, aren’t you a kid who has never fought in a war?”

“That’s right. hehehe… It looks like the historic Ryan family will meet the wrong head and end up losing money.”

“Puhahahaha! That won’t work! “Shouldn’t we treat Princess Mary very fondly so that the historic Ryan family lineage will not be lost?”

At those words, the lawmakers present began to smile lasciviously one by one.

“Hey! “Princess Mary would prefer to spend a night with noble nobles like us rather than commoners.”

After listening to them for a while, the man in the corner opens his mouth.

“Now is not the time to laugh leisurely like this.”

Let the lawmakers turn their heads to the words that cool down the lewd atmosphere.

“No. Rep. Franken? What do you mean? “Are you saying we’re going to lose to that lion cub?”

“How can we lose when we have His Highness Ioannes who has given us great support?”

At those words, Rep. Franken sighs and says.

“Of course, King Ioannes looks after us, but the Grand Duchy’s army is the best in the empire.”

The other lawmakers burst out laughing at those words.

“That was the same when Valorant was alive. Now Valorant is dead, and the giant army that the Grand Duchy is proud of cannot leave Roman. In addition, I heard that the Grand Duchy currently has no more than 30,000 elite soldiers.”

Everyone here knows that in fact, 10,000 giant troops and elite soldiers are stationed to protect the large city of Roman, so the main force cannot be moved.

I don’t know if they join, but the world estimates that the Grand Duchy is doing something crazy by sealing its own right hand and waging war.

“That’s right, compared to that, we have 50,000 elite soldiers and 30,000 mercenaries. How can we lose?”

“But the Archduke is not a fool. “It saddens me that war was declared in this situation.”

“hahahaha! Rep. Franken, I have too many worries. He must have killed Balorang and went on a rampage thinking he had become Balorang. “Our masters will take care of it anyway, so let’s not worry about it and just drink.”

-Cheers~!

The lawmakers who said that and gave a toast became extremely drunk.

***

-Kkiik!

“You! “Is it true that you declared war?”

Theodora roughly opens my office.

“Yes. I gave Chairman Charles a declaration of war this morning. “Did you hear it quickly?”

I smile and say to Theodora, who is fussing.

“I knew there would be war someday. “If you were going to declare war, you should have told me in advance.”

They said there would be war, but they never gave a specific date.

If she says the reason for that is because I don’t completely trust her.

She became very close to Theodora in her private life and handed over sensitive information to teach her about her politics, but she never told her when she would go to war.

One of her questions was how to raise the necessary funds for her fertilizer research project, which she is planning, and later, when she stands on her own.

I’m just providing you with some sensitive information to help you figure out how to raise the funds you need.

Secondly, it would be difficult if such sensitive information were to leak to the enemy.

If she entered the enemy, whether intentionally or not, new variables might arise, so she blocked it at the source.

Well… To be exact, I don’t believe it.

I trust no one in politics except Agrippa and Mary.

No, there is no obligation to inform the emperor when the Grand Duchy will go to war in the first place.

I shrug my shoulders and draw a line.

“This is the Grand Duchy’s business. “It’s not something the emperor should interfere with.”

At my words, Theodora bites her lips and her body trembles before speaking with difficulty.

“Uh… How can you say that?”

At that time.

-Knock knock!

[His Highness the Grand Duke. A guest has arrived.]

I answer Lucius’ voice.

“Take them to the parlor and tell them I’ll be right there.”

With that said, he stands up and passes Theodora.

“Wait a minute. “We’re not finished talking yet!”

I sigh at those words.

“Theodora… I’m so sorry. Can we talk later at night? “I’m a little busy with the war.”

I’m not kidding, I’m really busy.

In addition to winning this war, we must prepare a big meal.

“First of all… There’s a guest here now, so let’s talk later.”

I pass by her shaking her shoulders like that and head to her living room.

Lucius follows me into the living room.

There, I greet Carol and Rebecca, whom I haven’t seen in a while, and greet them warmly.

“How have you been?”

Carol nods her head at my words.

“We got along well. “How has your Majesty been?”

I smile a little at those words.

“Well, I’m living because I can’t die.”

It is true. It’s amazing that I’m still alive, working overtime every day.

How many hours did you sleep today? Did you sleep for 2 hours?

Lucius comes home late every day, and it doesn’t make sense for me, as a superior, to leave work first, so I help Lucius with his work, and when I see him leave, I go to my room, finish my work, and then fall asleep.

“Pugh… Your Majesty, did you get the joke?”

Rebecca spoke with a smile in her eyes and I spoke with a serious face.

“It’s true. It’s amazing that the human body can survive all night like this. “Well, I’ll stop here to say hello… How about the commercial association and bank you founded last time?”

I entrusted the management of the company created under my borrowed name to Karl.

“We have a certain assortment, but… The distribution network does not exist at all to be called a trading company.”

I nod my head at those words.

“It doesn’t matter. “I have no intention of making money through commerce anyway.”

When I extend my right hand toward Lucius, Lucius hands a document into my hand.

This is a document that contains sensitive content and could cause serious trouble if leaked, so I am warning you in advance.

“This is confidential material. “Please keep in mind that you must not reveal anything anywhere.”

That’s how I explain my plan to them.

***

Bad guy… How dare you talk to me like that?

Debian ignored me and left the office.

He glares harshly at the chair he always sits on.

Just wait and see… Debian.

No matter what happens in the future, I will be the first to discuss it with you.