My Villains Chapter 405 Chapter
63. The Knights of the
Silver Prince (12) Reach South Harbor Marva, Raven’s Cliff, Seteniora Monastery, Lee Anwell, Antrum, High Castle, Highland Until….
I had to talk for a while even though I was trying to explain my long journey at once.
The conversation lasted for nearly an hour, but Count Akele, who was sitting across from him, did not move. They are just sitting there like mannequins without even a hint of chuim.
Then, when I paused, he winked at me to continue. That arrogant gesture suits him so well …. Being a master is a nobleman who is ingrained in his body.
“I get it.”
As I was finishing my story, he gave a brief review.
“It’s not too different from what I’ve heard.”
“…Did you hear about it?”
“Yes.”
“Who did you hear from?”
“To many. Since Bal’ar, the ‘Pale King’, there are eyes and ears of Ireland everywhere on the continent.”
‘Pale King’ or ‘White King’ Balar is the founder of the Balouin family. Just like the ‘Blood King’ Zahak was the founder of the Zahakar family.
Zahhak is a legendary being, but he was definitely a real person. It is a historical event that is clearly recorded in the records that many warlords were killed during the chaotic period five hundred years ago, and they set foot in Ireland and settled there.
On the other hand, Balar is in fact regarded as a myth.
A time in the distant past when the empire ruled by Yongin began to exert its influence around the sea. From the very moment when the so-called ancient empire was just beginning to stretch, Ireland was under the control of Baluar-the story passed down in the Balouin family.
However, I don’t know if Balar is a real person because stories related to the origins of royal or prestigious families are bound to be mixed with lies.
I heard that the nicknames of the Pale King and the White King were only given to Baluin after he shared a bloodline with Zahakar. The name Balar means ‘head’ in Irish
, so some say it doesn’t refer to a specific person, but just a word for a king.
am.
“…that’s amazing. I didn’t know that spies were planted on the continent from the distant past. Until our ancestors appeared, I thought Baluin was just stuck on the island
. ”
“Tell me why you hid that you were Zaharkar and why you were appointed a knight by Ulkar.”
It was an unexpected question, but it was an expected question. I shrugged and replied.
“I think I already told you. It’s a family, a blood relative, and I didn’t want to see them all.”
“So you hid your identity as Zaharkar?”
“yes. In fact, if my father or family would allow me to, I would like to live on with a new surname.”
Depending on what you hear, it can be considered immoral, but the fresh bloodbaek still had an expressionless face.
He got used to Heila and was able to read his family’s unique poker face. I have no idea what that man is thinking right now.
“Why did you receive a knighthood from Ulkar?”
“Well, it happened like that, but…
Even thinking to myself, it seemed a little silly to say this, so I quickly added.
“I just wanted to.”
…hmm. Is this a bit ambiguous?
“I have lived my whole life among people who have no feelings, let alone calmness, and are busy taking care of their families. Seeing the person standing on the opposite side made me curious.”
silence. I don’t know if I’m accepting myself.
Count Akele, who had regained his composure, was a surprisingly good conversation partner. He didn’t bother me even though he didn’t say anything, and he didn’t know what he was saying, but he seemed to be listening to me.
He remained silent like an inanimate object, then slowly parted his lips.
“…i get it.”
“yes?”
“I said I would.”
“…is that the end?”
“It is over.”
“No…
It was a completely unexpected reaction, so I was dumbfounded.
“Is there a problem?”
“No, rather than a problem… is that the end?”
“What more do you need?”
“Are you reprimanding or persuading… you don’t do anything like that?”
“why me?”
“Because I am pregnant. I thought you would attack me by saying that I would take you straight to Ireland.”
“It’s obvious what you’re going to do, but it can’t be.”
“Is it obvious?”
Count Akele nodded.
“If I catch you, Heyla will run away. Wasn’t that the reason you left him at High Castle?”
I felt very bad because he said that my intentions were clearly visible, but I had nothing else to say. I mean, it’s true.
The duty and essence of the position of the conceived is to produce the next Duke of Ireland. Therefore, if a pair is not prepared, the conceived person has no meaning from the point of view of the family.
For example, even if the gore bag grabs me and drags me to the island right now, if Heila jumps out of the way, it’s a big deal. Because I can’t give birth to a child alone.
As long as the existing conceived is alive, the family law cannot designate a new conceived, so the family must somehow capture her and mate with her. Or I’ll have to kill Heyla and designate a new conceived one. However, there was no way that Duke Kaisis, the head of the twin royal family, would just watch his only younger brother die.
As if he knew this well, he said it in a tone that felt somewhat annoyed in the middle of the grave.
“In the history of the family, there has never been a conceived child who showed such blatant rebellion as you.”
“Then why did you designate me as the conceived child? The bastard who ran away from home and crossed over to the continent.”
He snorted at my giggling.
“You really think I designated you as the conceived son?”
“…My father probably didn’t designate it himself. But that’s what Zaharkar decided, isn’t that it?”
“A man with a hat.”
To say that this man is really stupid or pathetic from a while ago. A precious child of someone else’s house- no, there is nothing you can’t say to your own child who is not very precious.
“It was Baluin’s will that you become a conceived child.”
“…I beg your pardon?”
“All five elders of Baluin have chosen you. In addition, the vote of Caisis was added.”
Most of the full power of the twin royal family belongs to the duke, but especially important matters, including designation of the conceived son, are voted on by the duke and ten elders.
“The elders of the family had no intention of voting for you. I didn’t ask for a vote either. So, your designation as the conceived person has nothing to do with me or the whole of Zaharkar.”
“Uh…
What is it then, why the hell did I become the conceived child? It’s said that direct lineage is precious in Zaharkar, but I’m not the only man. Whether or not I put on a questionable expression, Count Akele’s words continued.
“So you are nothing like your grandfather.”
“Your grandfather, Admiral Oleg?”
“Yes.”
Oleg was an admiral who led the Ironscale Fleet, a warrior with a devilish reputation in the East, and a man who had created a pretext for the sword war. He is also the father of Archele, the former duke, and Archele, who is sitting in front of him.
“He proved his qualifications through numerous anecdotes. There was no time for the family, and we had to make an heir as soon as possible.”
“…So what?”
“You are just a kid with a small reputation. And since Caisis is only twenty-seven, the family has plenty of time.”
“Then…
“It means that you are the conceived person, but you are not as precious as you think.”
hmm. This is not what I was expecting.
“Furthermore, some elders of the family are wary of your ‘mutant temperament’.”
It’s a mutant temperament.
but. Before I became possessed, Phoenix was a guy who ran away from home after the death of his secretly loved cousin. Designating such a bastard as the conceived may have been difficult for some adults to accept.
“It’s the same reason that no one has a problem with you pretending to be a knight of Ulkar.”
“For the same reason?”
“Ulkar is a member of the royal family, but he is in conflict with the brothers Zacharis and Aekaris. It wouldn’t hurt to give him some strength.”
” ah.”
From the point of view of the twin royal families, who are eager to advance to the continent, the division of the royal family must have been a good thing.
No matter how great the Duke of Ireland’s prestige is, he wouldn’t want to stand alone against the royal family, who could pull out a huge army of over 50,000 in the royal capital and Trosher.
“It’s not too bad for you to die as a red knight. If only those who noticed your identity shut up, the prestige of the family will not be damaged and we will have a chance to appoint a new conceived person.”
“I’m sorry, but are you saying that to your son?”
“You are refusing to be Zaharkar yourself. Why should I treat you as a son?”
After being beaten by the facts and shutting his mouth, Baek came to a conclusion.
“So stop falsely expecting me to help you. I and my fleet will operate only for the benefit of the family.”
…X arm. This man is quite adamant.
In fact, as the bloodbaek said, he thought he might sell his status as a conceived son to bring the iron scale fleet into the war, but it must have been a very unreasonable expectation.
“…if I let you plunder the coast of the Empire?”
“You are talking stupid things. If you put your mind to looting, you can do it as much as you want. The reason I don’t do that is to maintain trade with the empire.”
“What if I share my stake in the port?”
“…Which port are you talking about?” “Proshafen. Proshaven in Angst.” Count Akelle slightly narrowed his brows. Because he is a man who does not change his expression so much, even a small flinch can be felt as a fairly large expression of emotion.
“I’m thinking of occupying Anst.”
“yes. We plan to take the Deval Road and capture Obdorf and, if possible, Topal.”
“Is this Ulkar’s plan?”
“That’s a secret.”
“This is crazy. I knew he was crazy from before, but I didn’t expect him to be so reckless.”
“Do you look reckless even in Uncle Hu’s eyes?”
The bloodbath paused very briefly before continuing.
“Even if it temporarily succeeds, it will all be nothing if Ruilix II steps forward.”
Everyone has the same thoughts. In any case, if the Emperor of Mittergerant steps forward, it’s all over.
“That’s something we have to figure out. I’ll give you half of Proshafen if you take care of the Black Dragon Fleet of Avilambus. neatly.”
Proshafen is the largest port on the coast of the southeastern part of the empire. This could be tempting, but Count Akele firmly shook his head.
“Even if Proshafen is surrendered in its entirety, I will not fight the Imperial Army.” “You didn’t even ask me to land?” “A naval battle does not mean that it is not an engagement. It’s only been a month since I declared the disarmament of Blade’s Bay and its surroundings. Taking the lead in a battle is like spitting on oneself.”
“Since when have you been so fair? Did you know that Ireland is treated as a pirate den?”
“…I won’t blame you.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“Now that I think about it, the reason you are so stupid is my fault for not paying attention to your education.”
“…You’re arguing right now, right?”
“Are there any complaints?”
Before I knew it, the room was filled with the magical energy of the fresh blood.
Well, you’d better focus on the conversation now, right?
When I quietly shut my mouth, the Count opened his mouth with a somewhat satisfied expression.
“Our notoriety stems not from finger-pointing abhorrence, but from numb fear. It is acceptable to surprise the enemy and cut their throats, but it is unacceptable to harm those who enter the cabin.”
“…then.”
I scratched my eyebrows for a while and looked at Count Akele. It was the same expressionless as before, but I could read the clear determination, so I shrugged my shoulders and made another suggestion.
“Then can you at least drive the Imperial fleet into Prosha Fen’s harbor?”
“Into the harbor?”
“yes. You say that armed ships are forbidden from roaming the Bay of Blades? If you don’t want to look around without engaging, you can just tell them to go inside the harbor.”
“I’ll take care of the stake in the port.”
A different color appeared in the black glass-like eyes of the fresh blood. He twisted his lips and muttered.
“Being wicked is just like a snake.”
“why? Do you think he resembles you?”
He immediately shook his head and lifted up a letter that was on the table.
“I have to calculate this first.”
The count’s mouth was torn a little more. “
It seems
Eordan made a very generous offer .”
“…Is that a generous offer?”
“Cargo inspection exemption rights, port use rights, and safety guarantees are golden crowns regardless of the type and size of the vessel. If this is not a generous offer, what is a generous offer?”
Maybe it’s because we talked about money, so I feel pure joy. It’s the first time this man shows his emotions so clearly, so I’m a little embarrassed.
“No, no. This exciting story should be shared with many people. There’s also a kid who might be interested in this deal.”
“… kid? As that Lord Eordan told you, this deal is confidential. You shouldn’t go around talking recklessly.”
“Follow me. It won’t hurt you or Ulkar.”
“Yes? No, wait-”
Count Akele left the room, and I also followed him in a daze.
