My Disciples Know That I Am Strong

Episode 12. Destroying power (5)

“I don’t know what kind of answer you want to hear and make that assumption.”

“It’s just a family.”

If I were just a family member, I would have given an appropriate answer. But what had already happened could not be called assumption.

“…… At least right now, I have no intention of dating anyone. Because there is still work to be done.”

This ambiguous space will convince everyone right away. Specifically, it will play a role in minimizing conflict.

Of course, in other people’s eyes, it might look like I’m managing a fishery, but I was innocent because I had never been to a fishery.

“What to do?”

“A war between man and man may break out soon. I intend to prepare for it. Otherwise, the empire may perish.”

“Then what if everything is over?”

You’re really tenacious.

Do you want me to accept Ella’s confession?

“…… I’ll have to think about it then.”

“You keep giving ambiguous answers. Can you still call me a man? If it’s right, then it’s right. Or not. Cut it out and tell me.”

So you’re saying it’s okay for women to speak vaguely? Is that a s*xist statement?

“I can’t say 100% about things I haven’t actually experienced. But if there’s anything I can say right now…….”

I paused for a moment. And then I looked at people.

Urca crossed her fingers and looked at me with curious eyes, while Tori stared at me, wondering what the answer would be.

Glare was waiting for my answer with a frown. It was a look of impatience.

Seri.

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…… I couldn’t tell.

The corners of her mouth that had gone up since Ella’s story came out were still rising.

Even though I felt a sense of incongruity with the emotions revealed on the outside, there was no way to clearly explain what it was.

“I won’t fake the feelings of the person who hits me with sincerity.”

“…… Is it.”

The face was still dissatisfied with my answer, but there was no sign of further questioning.

“Is that all you ask?”

“Yes.”

“That was a poem.”

“No. It wasn’t a trivial matter. If you had affirmed there, I would have made you a noble no matter what.”

I was taken aback.

I looked at him as he spoke calmly. If he hadn’t managed his expression, he would have been shocked and embarrassed, showing his whole body.

“…… Why?”

“The Grand Duke… Did you think I would let the daughter of the Todia family go to a commoner when she got married?”

In one word, it was that I wanted to raise my status so that even if Ella got married, nothing else would come out.

The pride of aristocrats that can often be seen… No, it was like pride.

“You don’t like me hanging out with Ella, do you?”

“I don’t like it. But there is a great merit in accepting you, and you can also take care of her daughter’s happiness, so I’m holding back. Besides, I think it would be easier to create a ‘connection’ with the imperial family that way.”

I remember well the words I spat out to persuade you in moderation.

“Connections, connections… …. I see. Whoops. Whoop whoop whoop…….”

Se-Ri murmurs and lets out a sinister laugh. The sound of laughter that contradicted her pretty appearance made me goosebumps.

“If I become emperor, there will be only ‘that’ to make connections.”

“…… It may be so, but I have no confidence to stand above anyone, and I have no intention of getting involved in politics.”

“You got involved in politics at the point of instigating Princess Se-ri.”

You have to speak right.

The mindset I had was that I could do it because I knew what was going on in this world.

I wasn’t a competent person to the point of being pushed up this far.

“I also agree with Miss Todia. In fact, your thinking, acting, and problem-solving skills are far better than those of any nobleman. No, it might be rude to compare.”

Tori gives strength to Glair’s words. Tell me to stop did you make it

“Nothing has been decided yet. Don’t get excited.”

“No. It’s not thrilling.”

Seri spoke to me in a soft yet soothing tone.

“If I become the emperor and finish the Manma War safely…… I will bestow a ‘title’ on Prause.”

“I don’t need it.”

I said firmly.

I really don’t need it.

At this point, the title of nobility can be used as a convenient means in many ways, but since the Great War, useless responsibilities have only increased.

I wanted to live a leisurely life with money that I could live on even if I spent my whole life.

“It’s okay. It will make your life really comfortable. I’ll just ask when I’m wandering or having a hard time.”

“…… What?”

Se-Ri made her voice incomprehensible to herself, and then she smiled.

“Nothing. Anyway, it is certain that Prause will receive the title. I don’t know if that’s a title of nobility.”

“What do you keep mumbling to yourself?”

I heard the word that receiving the title was confirmed, but I didn’t hear anything after that.

“If you are going to become emperor, speak with confidence. Didn’t Duke Tori teach you well?”

“… How can you tell such a story with confidence? Burdensome.”

“It’s burdensome…… ?”

Certainly, the title of nobility is burdensome, but…….

The thing that bothered me more than that was the tax collector’s words and nuances.

It wouldn’t be an illusion to feel that the conversation doesn’t fit.

“Hey tax collector—”

“Today’s story ends here. At the next meeting of nobles, I want them to talk only about the meeting agenda, not the declaration of war. Princess tax collector.”

As I was about to call the tax collector, Todia’s words interrupted me.

“You don’t have to worry. If this was a declaration of war, the next noble meeting will be the stage to prove that I am not incompetent.”

“Huh. Haven’t you already proven your competence enough?”

“It is still not enough. If I’m going to become the emperor, I’ll have to be recognized by the people of the empire beyond the nobility.”

“… You’re in a hurry. However, the successor recognized by His Majesty the Emperor is His Highness Chris. I don’t know if I can surpass him.”

Beyond it…….

It’s probably not that simple.

Anyway, it seemed that Glair would only argue over the position of emperor, but it wasn’t a story on that scale.

From the moment Chris becomes emperor, he will boldly punish those who stand in his way.

And it was easy to know without saying that the first priority was the princes and tax collectors.

But we couldn’t kill Chris first.

We had to write the frame of killing him in order to live forever. Only then will there be no controversy when tax collectors ascend to the throne.

Of course, there can be no controversy at the point of killing a blood relative.

“Try hard. If you can come up with a solution to any of the issues in the Noble Assembly, your image will change considerably.”

“Yes.”

Seeing Todia giving advice to Se-Ri, it seemed safe to say that her previous prejudices had completely disappeared.

He finished his sentence and turned away. He looked at the back of Glair as he walked to the door, he said.

“Glare Todia, are you going to push Chris after all?”

“Convey. Prause.”

“Answer me.”

He frowns at my tough attitude and sighs.

“…… Not yet.”

“Not yet?”

“We, the Todia family, have always been loyal to the imperial family. If His Majesty the Emperor supports His Highness Chris, our family will follow it. However, if Princess Se-ri brought her the right of succession, the story would be different.”

Anyway, it seemed that the Todia family could not be persuaded with words. As long as Chris hadn’t done much wrong to the Todia family, it would be difficult to break through.

Moreover, the right of succession does not come back no matter what the princess does. In the war of succession, it would have been better to give up early on bringing Todia to our side.

However, Ella was different.

If she’s good enough, she might be able to get some help for her. If she can get S-class powers, her situation will be better.

Todia left, and only the publican’s forces remained in the meeting room.

“Shall we go too?”

“Not like that.”

At Seri’s words, Tori also got up from her seat. Urca, who was closest to her, opened the door.

With this, her debut ended well.

From now on, it will be up to her to do.

Unlike her two months ago, if her self-esteem is high, she will definitely have no problems.

While thinking that, I was walking behind the tax collector.

Tak.

Suddenly, the tax collector closed the door.

“…… Yes?”

“Prause, can I ask you one question?”

Are you also going to ask about the source of the information?

She must have had questions even while she was talking, so it wouldn’t be strange for her to be curious.

“What is it?”

“Well, maybe… Do you have a woman in mind?”

“…… Why do you ask?”

“That… just just…… If the person to become an escort knight has a lover, it might be difficult.”

I don’t know what the relationship between becoming an escort knight and having a lover is.

The nuance of her speech also seemed to remind her of the reason she had just asked.

Come to think of it, her condition has been strange since the story of Ella came out.

“No.”

My answer brightens his expression. Anxiety completely dispelled.

“Is that so? She said she wouldn’t even date a member of the opposite s*x until the Great War on Demons and Demons was over……. There must be enough ‘opportunity’.”

A chance? No way… ….

“I hope you will keep those words well.”

She opens the door again.

“Let’s go, Prause.”

It seemed like there was one more headache.