Became the Emperor in the Hero Game

63 – Part 2, Chapter 19

Aside from the fact that I feel uncomfortable, this incident itself is not terribly serious.

I wouldn’t know if the heads of the two families had done the same thing, or if those kids had stiffened their necks even after I showed up.

If you look at it calmly, except for insulting the royal family, everything else is just an attempt.

Desecration of the imperial family is not a mortal sin unless it is directed at the current emperor.

Of course, it’s a sin to kill what made me feel uncomfortable, so it wouldn’t matter if I slit the heads of the children and family heads, but to be honest, it’s overkill.

I don’t want to see any more blood, so those who caused a similar rebellion during the war with beastmen ended up in exile, and killing these guys here is a bit ridiculous.

So I decided to leave this job to Rael.

It’s too much to kill everyone, but it’s disgusting to turn a blind eye to it.

I just thought of a position suitable for Rael, so I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to test that ability with this incident.

Indeed, what would be your choice?

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“Yes… ?”

The unexpected development, the princess was puzzled for the first time.

Even when Fran and Jigger threatened him, he wasn’t embarrassed at all.

Because there was a voice that told me that the emperor, that is to say, my brother was watching over me from the same spot.

Ah, of course, I was taken aback when nobles pretended to be kind to commoner students while wearing masks, but that feels a bit different.

But this was embarrassing.

To decide the punishment of a nobleman, not even a baron, but the head of Jigger and Trevor.

Punishing nobles is not something that can be done so easily.

As long as it wasn’t the emperor’s will, even a guilty noble would need a very complicated procedure to punish.

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It is correct to see that it is impossible for commoners to prosecute and punish nobles,

There were so many people who would rather send assassins than go through the same procedure even among the same nobles.

After my older brother spat out those words, he looked at me with a gaze that seemed to ask him to do whatever he wanted.

No, it’s true that I asked you to trust me and that I wouldn’t pose a threat to you, but isn’t this too unconventional?

I thought so, but when I remembered the purple aura I had seen earlier, I understood it to some extent.

Because the voice that told me that my brother was watching me also told me about that energy.

There’s no way that could be a lie, so there’s no reason for my brother to keep me in check.

Then you don’t have to worry about useless things.

Once you have an opportunity, seize it.

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“… Lord jigger. Lord Trevor.”

“”Yes, Her Highness.””

“The heirs of the two families tried to privately unite the students of the academy built by His Majesty the Emperor and use them as their own. I tried to put those who study with His Majesty’s support below, so is it okay to regard this as a challenge to His Majesty?”

As soon as the princess finished her words, she shouted as she hit the ground with her head.

“This bastard’s son is incomparably lacking, but he is by no means a weightlifter to challenge His Majesty the Emperor. If it had been, I would never have let it go. It’s just a disaster that happened because the fool didn’t even think about it.”

Trevor Gazoo also spat out a similar excuse and hit his head, and Rael calmly watched.

‘Is it quite right?’

First of all, a passing grade.

It was good that he started by mentioning the challenge to the imperial throne, and it was also good that he kept his composure when the heads of households hit their heads.

Rael is famous for being kind and benevolent, so I was worried about what would happen if he said something like “Stand up” And did something useless even in a situation like this.

In addition, it is also correct that it targets the family heads, not the children who are guilty.

“You confidently say that you will persecute His Majesty’s subjects? By right of the nobility, and by right of the strong?”

“It is just embarrassing to have a successor who did not even know what rights and duties were. The stupid words of an immature child made Her Highness even more deaf, so even if she had ten mouths, she had nothing to say.”

This time it was the words of the Trevor family.

“Wasn’t absurd remarks one of them?”

“Also, it is a mortal sin to dare to threaten Her Highness, the noble Princess, with her tongue. He has failed to educate the successor, so he will humbly accept whatever punishment he brings.”

I was not the one who directly committed the crime, but I thought it was quite strange that the family heads were dragged out and subjected to such humiliation, but they came out with a low profile. Were nobles.

After the princess and the nobles came out thoroughly, she thought for a moment without continuing her words, as if she felt that there was no need to press anymore.

As Rael’s gaze escaped from his thoughts and turned to Rose Triel, the duke quickly opened his mouth.

“Your Highness the Princess. Please do not worry about our family and decide as you please.”

Rael gave a small nod of his head, thanked him, and made his decision.

“Lord Jigger. Lord Trevor.”

“”Yes, Her Highness.””

“The two families are guilty of daring to insult Arhan and Your Majesty’s students. However, instead of ordering the two families to be wiped out, Your Majesty entrusted the punishment to me, so this must be merciful. So, I will do as you wish.”

A lot of emotion came out when he talked about mercy.

Did you think of the mother’s family and supporters who were not allowed any mercy?

However, that sign did not last long, and the next words followed immediately.

“You two must have heard of Tamiel. His Majesty said that he would use it as a place of exile, and he ordered Duke Pale to manage it. Your family, please go to Tamiel. Of course it’s not exile. There, help the Pale family and help stabilize Tamiel.”

Simply put, he meant to serve Pale instead of Triel and move to Tamiel.

Although it seemed merciful since he hadn’t even seen the blood of his heirs, let alone his family, it was a more cruel order as it was an order to leave the place where he had stayed for hundreds of years.

To the extent that if such an order was given to the Marquis of Gior or the Marquis of Lute, they would have decided to rebel immediately.

But the two aristocrats were nobles of the central region, more practical nobles than anyone else.

“”… Thank you for your mercy.”

The two nobles accepted this.

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Pair. Match. Match.

Just like the first time I showed up, I clapped.

If there was one difference, it was that he had a satisfied smile instead of a stiff face.

“Okay. It’s decided. Count Jigger. Count Trevor. Bring those idiots back. Be prepared to move as quickly as possible.”

“Yes… your majesty.”

“Let me tell you one thing: Jim has no intention of leaving Tamiel alone forever. Also, there is only one person who can be said to be influential in the land is Pale, who will soon be crowned king.”

Hearing my words, the empty eyes of the two nobles returned to life.

Well, this should be enough to motivate you.

“Your Majesty. Thank you again for your mercy. We will just leave.”

“Yes.”

Leaving behind the nobles who bowed deeply and withdrew, I turned my head to Rael.

Unlike when dealing with aristocrats, he looked very nervous, just like a student having an assignment checked by a teacher.

Then, now we have to score points.

“Rael.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“It was pretty good.”

This is true. The level of punishment was also high, but above all, it was in a direction that was helpful to the empire.

Actually, the Pale family has nothing to compare with in terms of reputation and military power, but their administrative ability is lacking.

Also, there’s nothing good about the families like Jigger and Trevor, unless they’re going to be exterminated or they’ll leave a grudge. They’re punished, but since they opened a new path for the two noble families, they won’t hold grudges.

“Rael, what did you think when you saw the idiots from those two families?”

To my question, Rael answered with a serious expression.

It was an answer that came right away without even thinking about it.

“Nobles have the duty to take care of their subjects on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor. Both to increase military power and to increase power. It’s all for that duty, that’s how I learned. But, not all nobles are like that. For my petty gain, or for my honor. Either that or it just makes me feel bad. There are too many people who mistreat the subjects of the empire.”

I wonder if resentment has accumulated. It wasn’t a well-organized statement, but that’s why it touched me that it was sincere.

Well, this should be enough.

“Rael. Would you like to change it then?”

“Yes… ?”

“I will give you permission. I’ll also tell Dia and Giel to attach manpower.”

“That means… “

“I will appoint you as an inspector of the empire. The imperial family’s authority, intelligence, and force. Use everything to achieve your will.”

Of course, if it’s too much, I’ll tell Dia and Giel to moderate it.

Because there is no end if you catch every little irregularity.

But.

“As you wish, do not let the nobles persecute my subjects.”

“… Never. I will never disappoint you.”

What. It should be like this.

Rael will do just fine.

Even if there are some mistakes, it will be okay if the Ministry of Information and the Imperial Knights help.

Then, Rael’s job is enough for now.

“… You can come out now.”

As I said, an agent from the intelligence department who had been waiting in hiding appeared and said.

“Meet the Emperor.”

“Yes. What is it?”

“The Pope has moved. It will arrive in the Empire in three days.”

“Okay. Prepare.”