The Player Returns After 10,000 Years Episode 357
Helper (1)
Not sure? Yes… I’m sorry, Mr. Kang Woo.
Iris lowered her head and rubbed her hesitant toes on the floor.
It looks like he has committed a mortal sin. Kang Woo clicked his tongue and shook his head.
No, it’s not like I’m going to apologize that much.
The first step to reviving the empire
is to eradicate the corrupt nobles who suck the blood of the empire’s people from within the empire.
‘This is not as easy as I thought.’
The current political system of the Arnan Empire is a centralized system in which nobles, centered on the emperor, govern each territory
.
It’s not going to cause any kind of liberal revolution here, but if you just cut off everyone’s neck just because you’re an aristocrat, you’ll have a problem.
A land with no one to rule becomes a more terrible hell than the days when corrupt nobles were in place.
Being weak doesn’t mean being good
.
To fill the void of the nobility, they will begin to bite and trample each other.
It would be crazy to purge all the nobles from the current Imperial system, considering what a terrible catastrophe the anarchic state has faced on Earth .
‘You can’t completely deprive the nobles of their authority.
It reminded me of the old man who used to shout at the orphanage and work at the manual labor board that the members of the National Assembly should not pay money and make them work without pay.
‘The words are good.’
It’s just good bullshit to hear.
Appropriate adjustments may be necessary, but giving that much power and compensation to the vested interests is a necessary evil.
Where in the world is there an idiot who would do that for no pay? ‘I’ll look like the class president.’
How many people actively raised their hands to become class president?
The reason I didn’t raise my hand is simple. Responsibilities are given and more work is done, but there is no pay.
If you take away all authority from the nobles, they end up doing nothing at all. ‘Then, in the end
, we have to distinguish between
corrupt nobles and nobles who moderately maintain their vested interests .’
The problem is that Iris is not familiar enough with the imperial situation to be able to distinguish between such nobles.
She wasn’t stupid, but because Fidelio intentionally hid information, there was too little data to judge.
In this way, the so-called ‘Fidelio Line’ could not be sorted out by the corrupt nobles.
I know some of them as rumors, but they are just rumors after all.
Iris said cautiously.
Kang Woo nodded.
Rumors are rumors after all.
Rumor alone does not determine whether a noble is corrupt or not.
‘I need someone familiar with the state of the empire.’
But who?
Fidelio had been in control of the empire for several years, and such a person had already been passed over or demoted to Fidelio.
‘You have to ask Fidelio yourself,
but it’s not a very appealing option.
he is a smart man The moment you know you have information to your advantage, you will try to use it somehow.
‘There are ways to force them to open their mouths.’
It is also difficult to obtain definitive information.
In the end, it is Fidelio himself who tells that information.
It meant that the corrupt aristocrats had to be identified based on his perspective and judgment
. ‘It’s like going to a poop-stained bastard and asking who is dirtier.’
After all, we need someone who is familiar with the situation in the Empire. Do you know anyone who is bright this way?
hmm. wait a minute.
Iris closed her eyes as if to organize her thoughts.
Then, with a short exclamation, he opened his eyes.
there is.
who?
He used to be the chief mage of the empire. If it were him, he would have a detailed knowledge of the situation in the empire.
Kang Woo kept his mouth shut. Iris seemed to know for some reason who the chief magician of the empire was.
That perverted child.’ You know the details of the situation in the Empire? The face of the wizard who shook the ratings for all users with Leila came to mind.
A sigh escaped my lips just thinking about him.
ha.
I wondered for a moment if there was no other option, but I couldn’t think of such a convenient method. I contacted him… No, that’s it.
Kangwoo shook his head and took out a communication crystal ball from his chest.
Iris’ eyes widened. Did you ever know about Douglas
? Well… it’s because the kite came across by chance
.
Kang Woo smiled bitterly. In fact, inviting Douglas as a helper is something Kang-woo would be happy to do
.
‘Because no one knows more about high elves than Douglas.
Making Kim Si-hoon a hero of the continent, saving Iris (I don’t know if that’s salvation), and trying to revive the empire were all in order to finally bring the high elves to the continent
.
If there was a scholar like Douglas who had studied the high elves for a long time, it would be a big help to the plan.
[What’s going on?]
Douglas’s voice came from the communication bead.
Kangwoo glanced at Iris and continued.
Mr. Douglas.
It’s time to get back to work. Stop watching
erotic manga, Princess Hwa…
As soon as he received Kang-woo’s call, Douglas, who returned to the capital, hardened his expression as soon as he saw Iris.
His wrinkled face was a mixture of remorse, guilt and anger.
…I heard about Fidelio.
News that he was Lucifer’s servant had already spread across the continent. Even Douglas
, who lives alone in the Mage Tower,
heard the news and
knew that he was greedy and wicked, but he could not have been an agent of the evil god!
Douglas dropped his head as he knelt in front of Iris.
sorry. I… should have protected the princess no matter what.
the past of no return.
Regret is too late no matter how fast it is. Douglas looked at Iris with a pitiful gaze.
The Iris he knows is a kind and tender woman. Even if Fidelio ran away, it was not difficult to predict that the trauma of Fidelio would be so broken physically and mentally that everyday life would be impossible.
no. I’m fine Douglas. … Princess?
Douglas’ eyes widened. Iris, who thought she would be suffering from Fidelio’s nightmares every day, seemed fine contrary to his thoughts.
Though I still get angry when I think of what happened to that bastard I wouldn’t mind killing.
Hwa princess?
Douglas flinched at the thick madness and murderousness that flowed from Iris
.
The good, tender woman he knew was no longer there.
There is a beast of prey that is armed with a vicious life force and tries to savagely tear the enemy to death
.
How could the woman who bowed her head trembling just by meeting Fidelio’s eyes change so much?
Douglas looked at Iris with incomprehensible eyes.
The princess overcame her fear of Prime Minister Fidelio with her firm will.
It’s thanks to Kang Woo.
Iris smiled brightly and gently hugged Kangwoo’s arm.
Mmm. I don’t know what the hell happened…
Except for Raynald, I don’t know why Iris, who has always been blunt and nervous, treats that young man Kang-Woo Oh kindly.
I’m really… glad. A smile of relief appeared on Douglas’ lips.
Although it was a little more extreme than Iris who was trembling in fear, her current appearance was much better.
Thanks for coming back, Douglas.
no. I’m just grateful that you called back the incompetent old man who
couldn’t protect the princess .
Douglas got down on one knee and bowed his head.
Kangwoo looked at Douglas, who lowered his head, and smiled.
‘I’m glad he didn’t come out to continue living in seclusion.’
For Iris, who has almost lost support, Douglas will be a strong ally and strength.
Anyway, why did you call me?
Douglas has yet to give further details
.
Kangwoo held out the document containing the list of imperial nobles delivered through Lilith and continued.
If we have time, we’d like to throw a party for Mr. Douglas, but the situation is the way it is now, so we’ll start right away.
It bothered me slightly to grab Douglas, who had come a long way, and get him to work right away, but I couldn’t afford to relax now.
‘Before the aristocrats cut Fidelio out of business, we have to catch his tail.
The aristocrats, also known as the Fidelio Line, quickly cut off their tails as soon as it was revealed that Fidelio was a minion of the evil god Lucifer.
He started playing with the media, such as suddenly lowering the tax rate or releasing goods to the local residents, hoping that the fire would not splatter on him. ‘I can’t just leave it alone.
There is no way that a human being who has once understood the sweetness of desire can truly repent and repent.
No, even if you are atone for your sincere remorse.
‘It doesn’t mean that the punishment I’ve already committed disappears.’
Already they have pushed countless people of the empire into despair.
I can’t believe I’ll be able to open my eyes and see him pretending to be good after washing his mouth.
Among them, you can choose the nobles who were on Fidelio’s side. Oh, even if they didn’t join that side, all the nobles who were tyrannical to the people of the empire.
Mmm.
Douglas salivated as if in trouble.
I was worried that even Douglas didn’t know much about the situation in the empire, but fortunately the words that came out of his mouth were different.
The number seems to be quite high.
it’s okay.
Massacring the corrupt nobles might cause temporary chaos, but it was several times better than leaving them alone.
‘Though I’ll choose and punish them appropriately.’
As the situation was, I thought to show flexibility to some extent.
I understand, knowing full well that it is too dreamy fantasy for only good and clean nobles to rule the estate
. Then, first of all, I’ll cull out the nobles who were on Fidelio’s side.
Douglas’s work began. As if proving that he hadn’t been the chief wizard of the empire with a form, he proceeded with complicated paperwork without hindrance.
First of all, the Duke of Delphio and the Marquis of Van der.
These guys were the worst.
He quickly sorted through the documents containing the personal information of the nobles.
The line on Fidelio’s side also included Viscount Belen, whom Gangwoo met when he first came to Ernore. For now, only those who were loyal to Fidelio were culled.
That alone is quite a lot. … The devil must have been the devil for nothing.
Douglas let out a deep sigh and continued.
All the nobles who went against him
were purged or demoted.
Is Mr. Douglas one of those victims?
I didn’t get an answer, but it seemed like I knew it without saying anything.
Then, the treatment of these aristocrats…
Kang-woo turned his head toward Iris.
She answered in a voice without hesitation.
It’s the death penalty.
Eyes that feel the depth of life.
Douglas put on a surprised expression, as if he hadn’t expected such a bold choice to come out of Iris’ mouth.
Are you talking about all of that? Yes, kill all the nobles who have even the slightest connection to Fidelio.
He spoke in a determined voice, and soon went to Kang-woo and his eyes lit up.
It looks like a puppy waiting to be praised.
*
*
Kang Woo nodded his head with an awkward smile as if it was burdensome.
Considering what they did, it’s a worthy punishment.
…..is that okay? Even the private troops possessed by nobles would be formidable.
It doesn’t matter. Kang Woo shrugged.
The power of the rain party now is so overwhelming that it cannot be dealt with unless a divine being appears.
There was no reason to worry about the nobles’ private troops .
First of all, the nobles related to Fidelio should be punished, and after that later…
It was while they were talking.
– Click!
The door was suddenly opened.
Entering the room was a handsome young man who opened his eyes.
Sihun?
Sihun? Kang-woo opened the door and looked at Si-hoon Kim who entered and opened his eyes.
I heard that it would come back soon, but I didn’t expect it to come this soon.
‘Yes, good timing, man.
Kangwoo looked down at Iris, who was still looking up at him and her eyes twinkling.
I was just waiting for someone who could get rid of Iris, which was still clinging to me.
‘Sihun.’
Kangwoo glanced at Sihun Kim and pointed at Iris with his finger.
Right now was the best opportunity to score points for Iris.
Perhaps noticing his glance, Sihoon Kim entered the room without hesitation.
‘That’s right!’
Pak here! While hugging Iris!
If you say ‘I missed you, Princess’, will you just come right over?
Kang-woo smiled heartily, expecting a touching reunion between Kim Si-hoon and Iris.
Kim Si-hoon, who had been walking without hesitation,
passed Iris as expected by Kang-woo.
‘uh?’
Did you pass it?
– Wow!
I missed you…Brother.
no.
Not me, you bastard.
