Chapter 368
The 2nd Prince and Gadishu are in a war of nerves to become the heir to the throne because there is someone to help them. The princesses were also divided into factions to keep each other in check, and the central nobles were also busy watching.
If the prince you support ascends the throne, you will gain enormous wealth and power, but if you fail, a major water change will occur.
It’s better if you just lose your position. Being purged was the default, so it could be seen as a high list, high return.
As it was obvious that it would be a mud fight, there were also those who stayed one step away or kept neutral.
“I need to take the position of Duke Nell. It’s not easy to apply for both sides and end up frustrated with nothing to gain.”
“The pie is fixed and there are many to share. There will be people who will set up a suitable justification and try to strike it down.”
“The Marquis of Moren should also think carefully. I heard that there is something else to aim for, but the situation is not so easy.”
The nobles around them were also putting pressure on them.
As long as you take the risk, you have to create an advantageous position somehow.
A situation where behind-the-scenes work continues to attract people to their own faction, whether they come personally and offer gifts, threaten, or seduce them with personal connections.
It’s not just Gadish. Prince 2 and Nyangfun also moved actively.
“Belbreg is not very strong in politics. It’s only on the battlefield.”
“Instead, he has a reputation and receives absolute support from the military authority. Nobles involved in the war business can attract.”
“Oh, that hurts. Why are you doing this?”
I am living here thanks to the convenience of the 2nd Prince Wangseong.
The private villa was converted into Nyang Fun’s office. It was the office, but the entire building was occupied.
It meant that I had high expectations from Nyangpun.
“Voila! I decided to join you for now!”
“Ohhhh! Are you good at it?”
Without disappointing expectations, he was able to recruit quite a few nobles.
It is safe to say that almost all those related to the military support the second prince.
Being able to move the military away from the prestige of the aristocratic family puts a lot of pressure on it.
Because if you really hit it head-on, you can’t guarantee the outcome. Of course, that will seldom happen.
‘It’s not that we want everyone to die, it’s because we can’t withdraw our troops from the current situation.’
Although the White Tree and the White Horn are not at odds, there are still plenty of monsters and unrecovered areas.
Occasionally, when a powerful monster or disaster appears, a perfectly intact territory can be destroyed in an instant.
More than anything…
‘The king won’t stay still.’
In particular, Bellebreg is a soldier himself. Not to mention being loyal, he does not choose to abandon the people. You can tell just by looking at the person in charge, he joined Gixen.
Tuk-tuk. I tapped my fingers.
I’ve been thinking about it for a long time…
“Why is the king still? It’ll be over as soon as you step out. No, it wouldn’t have been possible for Gadishu to come out like this if we were going in order.”
1 The prince is dead. It can be. It’s an assassination. There’s a lot of talk about it, but nothing has been confirmed.
However, leaving the successor seat empty is a different story. Only the king can decide the successor.
As long as one of the princes does not give up the right to succeed, it is certain that a strife will continue. Wouldn’t the king know that?
Limp and Nyangpun must have the same question.
Nyangpun, who was lying quietly on the sofa and eating popcorn, puts her lips together.
“I thought it was strange, so I looked it up. 2 Ask the prince too. This is not certain.”
Gestures to gather closer.
Curious about the lick, I bent down.
“There is a saying that they are trying to divide the kingdom.”
“what?”
what is this again
Dividing up a decent kingdom? In the first place, this is the Second Heaven. It is a place where one dynasty rules the whole world.
It is said that it is unified into a single kingdom.
Scratching her head, Nyanfen pulls out a map and unfolds it. A map showing all of the Second Celestial. Each region is colored.
“You can see it, but there are a few places that are working fine.”
Some provinces, including the capital, are marked in green. A place where you can successfully fend off the monster invasion and live a normal life.
If there is one peculiar thing.
“There are several strongholds in the eastern part that Belbreg was guarding. Places where the lord has run away and the owner is not there. It is safe to say that it is a military area.”
This is one of the reasons why the eastern front has not been pushed back.
A place where supplies are stocked and soldiers can rest. A place where there is no lord, but all personnel are soldiers, so the power is strong.
Except for the supply route, there is no way to enter. Because the surroundings are magical.
Nyangpun connects the military base. With him, check the Demonic Lands that can be subdued and proceed.
“If we weave and connect like a spider web, the eastern region becomes a large piece of land. people can live on.”
Two strongholds are connected and the territory between them is secured. Then, repeat merging with the next territory.
If you expand in that way, you can eventually recover the eastern region.
It’s just a possibility and it’s just a simple calculation that doesn’t take into account various problems. Still, it was well worth a try.
The problem is…
“If you do this, you will end up in a place far away from the capital.”
The base was located in a place where monsters were less rampant. A place built with only survival in mind. The further you go, the farther you get from the capital.
Nyanfen pointed between the capital and the base. A black, dead mass of land.
Fragments of Disaster and Chaos An area where ancient monsters are believed to be located.
They were blocking the capital and the base. Even if a minimum movement of goods is possible, active exchange is impossible.
Even the supplies currently being used may end at some point. It is Nyangfun that manages war materials, so I know that part for sure.
‘There is a way to go around the big detour, but it won’t be easy.’
Securing a new base for dissemination? It’s fair to say that it doesn’t actually work. If I could, I would have done it a long time ago.
In the end, the territory made up of strongholds should become independent of the capital and self-sufficient.
“In the long run, the eastern base and the capital are cut off. One in the center of the continent where the capital is located, and one at the eastern edge. This is how a zone for people to live is created.”
“To establish a new kingdom there?”
“yes. It’s almost like a place subordinated to the kingdom now. At least in the beginning, we can’t live without the support of the capital.”
Nyangpun rubbed his chin at the words.
“Is there any need to establish a kingdom? I think we can send the nobles. There is also a way to call the rent over there and then combine them.”
I don’t understand this part.
It will take time, but in the end you can do it.
“That time is the problem. It takes 100 years. maybe even more. Worst of all, it costs money and time and fails. that the risk is great. The reason for not sending nobles is division.”
“Because a noble could claim to be the king there? In that case, it is better to have a justification and have the royal family enter.”
“answer.”
Several political and economic reasons are intertwined.
To the point where my head hurts. In conclusion, this is it.
“Those who lose the heir position go to the East.”
“If you die on the way, there is nothing you can do about it. Even if you succeed, you will suffer quite a bit. After time passes, it’s a bonus to bow your head to the successor and growl.”
If this is true, I think I can understand why the king is still.
One of the princes must be sent. If you just let it go, it’s no different from kicking it out. Of course, there will be no nobles going with the prince heading east.
But what if you lose the battle for succession?
‘It’s better to head east than to be purged.’
It was natural for the nobles who were attached to the defeated prince to go with them.
Their wealth and troops will also move together, so turning the stronghold into a kingdom will have a higher chance of success.
Should I call this clever or smart?
I feel the fear of the politicians.
What’s more annoying here.
‘If Gadishu wins, in fact, the 2nd Heaven is no different from what the tower worshipers eat.’
Of course, it will reset when we go up, but it’s obvious that the 73rd floor reward will be destroyed.
In the meantime, the worshipers may do other tricks.
In the end, the correct answer is to make the second prince the successor.
In order to do that, too…..
“Guys, I need to get rid of Gadishu. Let’s reveal our identity.”
I think killing him would be the quickest thing.
Tower worshipers are already a feat. If Gadishu’s identity can be revealed to the whole world, everything will be resolved.
It won’t be easy. There are forces to assist him, and above all…
“We need solid evidence.”
Evidence that no one can deny.
The worshiper’s hand he should have is not enough. I need more clarification.
“I’ll have to take a look.”
shit. Raised the corners of his mouth.
There are places where you can get help.
* * *
Satellite cities outside the capital.
The alleys where refugees from the ruined territory were invaded by monsters, tramps and lower-class criminals were mixed, forming Harlem Street.
A view that can be seen if you step away from the busy streets.
It was located in the same manor, but it had a completely different atmosphere, and it was common for people not to go near it, except for those who inevitably lived here. –
A man wearing a
kiik robe looks around and lungs go inside.
The rusty hinges made a shrill noise, but no one cared about it.
Because most of them were calm even when they heard screams.
Rotten food waste and objects of unknown origin are rolling around.
The man frowned at the stench stinging his nose, but that was for a moment.
“When the moon shines, koi rise above the water.”
shouted incomprehensible words.
Although empty lungs did not hear one.
“Are you from the royal castle?”
“Yes.”
A doll protruded shyly from the shaded ceiling.
A movement without a hitch. Even though I’m looking at it, I feel like I’m seeing an illusion.
It was such a faint presence, but the man knew it. that it is never a good subject.
“I came on an errand for Gadishu.”
It was only a bronze grade, but the one the man serves is Gadishu. He was practically a man of power on the 73rd floor.
The person standing in front of you shows his teeth and smiles.
I swallowed my saliva at the cold eyes.
‘Silver grade Aiden.’
He was one of the few silver level worshipers on the 73rd floor.
Unlike Gadishu, who is active in the royal castle, he is active in the shadows.
The poison that was airlifted to get rid of Prince 1 was also obtained through Aiden.
“Looks like Gadishu is plotting something again. I mean, there’s nothing I can do alone. It’s like a poor guy.”
The man was furious at the remarks that insulted those who served him, but he could not express it directly.
Although Aiden stood defenseless, he was a skilled person who could easily kill himself if he set his mind to it.
Just letting go of words was enough to comfort them that they fought on an equal footing.
He scratched his head as he read the note the man handed over.
“Ask Yuheda-nim for help. I wonder if this is right You are such a busy person.”
“This is Gadishu-nim’s request. If you move according to the name, stop…!”
– Kwajik!
“Ha ha ha!”
The man’s arm was ripped off with a terrifying destructive sound.
A speed so fast that you can’t even notice it. I didn’t even know what had happened.
The man who grieved at this grabbed his arm and stopped the bleeding.
Aiden approaches him. Life dwells in the glistening eyes.
“I think even if I attack myself, Gadishu-nim will stay still!”
I tried shouting Gadishu’s name, but it didn’t work.
Rather, twisting the corners of the mouth seems to raise the fever.
“This bastard. He’s been short since before!”
Aiden, who randomly shoved the note in, pulled out a dagger from his bosom.
“Oh, you seem to have a short name.”
Evileye appeared behind him.
