DYBAR - Chapter 154 < Unfinished Calculation >
Do Your Best And Regret
“How about time...! To the time when my wife smiled brightly at me!”
The Emperor suddenly lost his breath due to the fierce cry that seemed to take his breath away.
The bloodshot eyes of the previous Grand Duke once again turned towards the Emperor.
Ah, those eyes.
Just once, when the Princess first came to the imperial palace, her eyes showed strong emotions as if she was suppressing them when she saw him. Now the previous Grand Duke was looking at the Emperor with the same eyes that the Princess used when defending his honor.
A tingling chest pain ripped through the Emperor's heart as if a knife had cut into his chest.
Meanwhile, the previous Grand Duke reminded him once again of what had been taken from him in a dry voice that seemed to break.
“What a precious time I got to see my son’s childhood...”
Dad-!
A tingling chest pain ripped through the Emperor's heart as if a knife had cut into his chest.
Meanwhile, the previous Grand Duke reminded him once again of what had been taken from him in a dry voice that seemed to break.
“What a precious time I got to see my son’s childhood...”
Dad-!
The time he had to support the child while his clear voice burst and laughed like a soap bubble as he grew up has disappeared.
“The loyalty of Vikander’s knights who sacrificed their lives for the empire knowing that reinforcements would come...”
The knights' time waiting for reinforcements and supplies and silently following reckless orders was over.
“How dare you want what you want when you don’t have the wherewithal to undo all of this?”
As old emotions leaked out, the voice that passed through the shell of his ears made the Emperor's body flinch. Red eyes with abnormally enlarged pupils slowly regained focus from an empty state.
“. .Now that I have no reason to be loyal, I never want to see your face, Emperor, again.”
“...What?"
“Starting from this moment.”
It was an extremely cruel statement, but it was true. When the Emperor looked at the previous Grand Duke a beat later, the former Grand Duke chose the worst way that the Emperor could have ever imagined.
“I swear by everyone here as witnesses. Vikander announces that it will no longer be part of the empire and will stand tall as an independent nation!”
A voice as fierce as a sharp awl spread throughout the conference hall. At the same time, Vikander's knights let out loud cheers as if they had been waiting.
“The loyalty of Vikander’s knights who sacrificed their lives for the empire knowing that reinforcements would come...”
The knights' time waiting for reinforcements and supplies and silently following reckless orders was over.
“How dare you want what you want when you don’t have the wherewithal to undo all of this?”
As old emotions leaked out, the voice that passed through the shell of his ears made the Emperor's body flinch. Red eyes with abnormally enlarged pupils slowly regained focus from an empty state.
“. .Now that I have no reason to be loyal, I never want to see your face, Emperor, again.”
“...What?"
“Starting from this moment.”
It was an extremely cruel statement, but it was true. When the Emperor looked at the previous Grand Duke a beat later, the former Grand Duke chose the worst way that the Emperor could have ever imagined.
“I swear by everyone here as witnesses. Vikander announces that it will no longer be part of the empire and will stand tall as an independent nation!”
A voice as fierce as a sharp awl spread throughout the conference hall. At the same time, Vikander's knights let out loud cheers as if they had been waiting.
The joy that began with the two spread uncontrollably to Heferti, Auslan, and the envoys who declared to stand on Vikander's side.
The Emperor shouted in a harsh voice after the previous Grand Duke had consoled his shouts.
“It’s a separate country...!”
No matter where you look in the history of the empire, you will never find an imperial noble claiming an independent state, not even a promotion.
He regained his composure as his face, which had been blanched by the nonsense, began to turn pale.
The Emperor glared at the previous Grand Duke with thinly folded eyes. Whether the Grand Duke died or came back to life or exposed the empire's corruption, the Emperor did not care about anything.
Nobles disliked change. This was the same for other kingdoms.
Even if the majority of the allies remained neutral, the Emperor still had five allies left.
“This is the end of my patience with the Grand Duke’s nonsense. An independent country. I can allow that..”
“You mean, it’s allowed.”
The previous Grand Duke sneered. His words became increasingly powerful, and a threatening aura that surpassed the majesty of an Emperor was exuded.
“I don’t need permission. Because Vikander doesn’t need the Emperor’s rule.”
Why do these cheeky words that make him grind his teeth sound like confidence?
The Emperor shouted in a harsh voice after the previous Grand Duke had consoled his shouts.
“It’s a separate country...!”
No matter where you look in the history of the empire, you will never find an imperial noble claiming an independent state, not even a promotion.
He regained his composure as his face, which had been blanched by the nonsense, began to turn pale.
The Emperor glared at the previous Grand Duke with thinly folded eyes. Whether the Grand Duke died or came back to life or exposed the empire's corruption, the Emperor did not care about anything.
Nobles disliked change. This was the same for other kingdoms.
Even if the majority of the allies remained neutral, the Emperor still had five allies left.
“This is the end of my patience with the Grand Duke’s nonsense. An independent country. I can allow that..”
“You mean, it’s allowed.”
The previous Grand Duke sneered. His words became increasingly powerful, and a threatening aura that surpassed the majesty of an Emperor was exuded.
“I don’t need permission. Because Vikander doesn’t need the Emperor’s rule.”
Why do these cheeky words that make him grind his teeth sound like confidence?
The Emperor smiled coldly, swallowing the overwhelming anxiety.
“...Really, it doesn’t work.”
There was something the Emperor had forgotten about the shocking events that kept happening. This was the Emperor's fortress. A place where numerous knights and the Emperor's subjects stood guard.
In comparison, what about the previous Grand Duke?!
At best, two lousy knights and a lowly wizard.
Even if there is a Grand Duke, the previous Grand Duke who holds his breath while speaking and the Princess who does not know how to hold a sword will be a burden.
“Chief Chamberlain.”
“Yes, yes! Your Majesty."
The chamberlain, who had been opening his mouth at some point, hastily lowered his head. The voice that answered was trembling. Above him, the Emperor slowly gave orders.
“...Order my knights to assemble at the Emperor’s palace.”
The Emperor's Knights.
“...Really, it doesn’t work.”
There was something the Emperor had forgotten about the shocking events that kept happening. This was the Emperor's fortress. A place where numerous knights and the Emperor's subjects stood guard.
In comparison, what about the previous Grand Duke?!
At best, two lousy knights and a lowly wizard.
Even if there is a Grand Duke, the previous Grand Duke who holds his breath while speaking and the Princess who does not know how to hold a sword will be a burden.
“Chief Chamberlain.”
“Yes, yes! Your Majesty."
The chamberlain, who had been opening his mouth at some point, hastily lowered his head. The voice that answered was trembling. Above him, the Emperor slowly gave orders.
“...Order my knights to assemble at the Emperor’s palace.”
The Emperor's Knights.
The kingdom, including the Duke of Kiwal, was startled by the softly spoken words. It's not like that. The Emperor recited the names of countries that had promised neutrality to Vikander.
“Hefferti, Ultear, Lemunis, Fmeraine, Ndevilou, and Auslan.”
“... !”
“Did you end up falling for the whispers of the previous Grand Duke and betraying the empire?”
The Emperor raised his eyes and scolded fiercely. These words were not just directed at kingdoms.
Even the nobles of the empire are flinching and watching. In the end, it was a greater fear that united everyone who was trying to disperse. The Emperor shouted in a majestic manner.
“Look at those who betrayed the empire in a rush for momentary security! The empire never forgives traitors!”
The Emperor raised his index finger and pointed at the previous Grand Duke and the Grand Duke and Princess standing behind him. Compared to the others who were flinching, the leisurely smiling face irritated the Emperor's nerves, but the Emperor ignored all the annoying feelings. And that was when he let out his wrath like a thunderbolt.
“Your Majesty!”
The door suddenly opened without permission, and the chamberlain with a pale face rushed in. The Emperor looked at him with glaring eyes and thought of the knights who would soon follow him.
However, there were only two guards behind the chamberlain. Does that mean they are waiting below because there are so many of them?
“Hefferti, Ultear, Lemunis, Fmeraine, Ndevilou, and Auslan.”
“... !”
“Did you end up falling for the whispers of the previous Grand Duke and betraying the empire?”
The Emperor raised his eyes and scolded fiercely. These words were not just directed at kingdoms.
Even the nobles of the empire are flinching and watching. In the end, it was a greater fear that united everyone who was trying to disperse. The Emperor shouted in a majestic manner.
“Look at those who betrayed the empire in a rush for momentary security! The empire never forgives traitors!”
The Emperor raised his index finger and pointed at the previous Grand Duke and the Grand Duke and Princess standing behind him. Compared to the others who were flinching, the leisurely smiling face irritated the Emperor's nerves, but the Emperor ignored all the annoying feelings. And that was when he let out his wrath like a thunderbolt.
“Your Majesty!”
The door suddenly opened without permission, and the chamberlain with a pale face rushed in. The Emperor looked at him with glaring eyes and thought of the knights who would soon follow him.
However, there were only two guards behind the chamberlain. Does that mean they are waiting below because there are so many of them?
However, the chamberlain's subsequent report shattered the Emperor's expectations.
“It is said that the Vikander Knights have broken down the island’s gates and are coming to the imperial palace!”
“...What?"
The Emperor couldn't believe his ears. It was nonsense. When the Vikander Knights broke down the island's gates, what did the guards and knights guarding the gates do?!
However, before the Emperor could ask, the chamberlain reported this sudden incident in detail.
“The scent of the advancing Vikander knights is unusual! Currently, the entire army of the Imperial Palace Knights has headed outside the Imperial Palace to prevent Vikander from invading!”
The chamberlain was simply doing what he had to do. The problem was that due to this sense of embarrassment and excitement, he couldn't even control the volume of his voice and shouted loudly so that everyone could hear.
The advance of the Vikander knights...!
“It is said that the Vikander Knights have broken down the island’s gates and are coming to the imperial palace!”
“...What?"
The Emperor couldn't believe his ears. It was nonsense. When the Vikander Knights broke down the island's gates, what did the guards and knights guarding the gates do?!
However, before the Emperor could ask, the chamberlain reported this sudden incident in detail.
“The scent of the advancing Vikander knights is unusual! Currently, the entire army of the Imperial Palace Knights has headed outside the Imperial Palace to prevent Vikander from invading!”
The chamberlain was simply doing what he had to do. The problem was that due to this sense of embarrassment and excitement, he couldn't even control the volume of his voice and shouted loudly so that everyone could hear.
The advance of the Vikander knights...!
When did they, the backbone of the empire's military power, advance so far ahead?
Not only the envoy but also the empire's nobles were thrown into confusion.
The chamberlain, realizing his mistake, became thoughtful. Meanwhile, Edwin swallowed his rising emotions and looked at his father.
A faint smile appeared on a face similar to his, as if his work had now been completed. Edwin slowly raised the corners of his handsome mouth.
“This is the march after our predecessor announced independence. It cannot be compared to treason or civil war.”
In an instant, the tide turned. The Duke of Kiwal, whose heart sank, looked at the Grand Duke again with hope. The Grand Duke, with a radiantly dignified appearance, spoke smoothly.
“Hefferti, Ultear, Lemunis, Fmeraine, Ndevilou, and Auslan.”
“..."
“Vikander wants to remain faithful and allow you to return....”
A meaningful voice trailed off. At the same time, the other allies, who were restless and their faces turned earthy, rushed to attack Edwin.
“I, Your Highness! Gondwan also wants a positive interaction with Vikander!”
“Samualdo will stand on Vikander’s side!”
“What are you doing-!”
The Emperor, who lost all his allies in an instant, shouted like a thunderbolt. However, the allied envoys who had already sided with the Grand Duke only did their best to avoid the Emperor's gaze and did not return to their original position.
The Emperor's fiercely raised mouth trembled. This couldn't have happened. But his empire, which had always been strong, was shaking.
The chill was baring its teeth as if it would engulf the Emperor and Prince.
“... If I recognize Vikander's independent country... Will you stop this reckless advance?”
"Your Majesty!"
The Prince shouted. But the Emperor had no idea what he was talking about. He just wanted to get away from the red eyes that were looking at him. brightly, and the strangely calm green eyes.
The breathless standoff continued. At some point, the loud shouts of the advancing knights were heard in the Emperor's ears. His heart continued to pound.
It was that moment.
“...You must be mistaken.”
The previous Grand Duke put a cold sneer on his lips.
“The calculations must be done thoroughly.”
“...Calculation.”
Of course, he's not suggesting adjusting the mineral tax rate here. The Emperor muttered nervously. The bright blue eyes rolled back and forth as if inferring the words of the previous Grand Duke.
“Vikander’s status as an independent nation stems from anger over the 10 years that were stolen from me.”
In the following words, the Emperor's eyes were fixed on one place.
As if he guessed it right, the previous Grand Duke also looked at his son, who had not yet paid off his debt and spoke softly.
“The current head of Vikander is Edwin Lowell Vikander.”
“...”
“He is so noble that I cannot mention him carelessly. He is a legitimate descendant of Lowell, and at the same time, he is my son who has raised the reputation of my knights and Vikander for the past 10 years.”
The Emperor's eyes widened as if they were about to pop out. A sob leaked out between parted lips.
Edwin was once his dog, but at some point his leash got loose. And recently, someone who threatened his power was approaching. With a Princess who has the same eyes as the Princess.
“Didn’t I tell you before?”
The unique, leisurely voice caught the Emperor's ears.
“What the emperor will give me is not a crumb.”
“Anyway, what Your Majesty will give me will end up being nothing more than crumbs.”
The moment the words buried in his memory came to mind, the Emperor's eyes trembled violently.
That guy... Since when had he been preparing for this moment?
“My wonderful childhood, my parents, all the victories and trophies I have won.”
His claws, which had been hidden for ten years, were sharp and harsh, incomparable to anything the Emperor had ever known.
“For the honor of my mother and my damsel, and for all that is Lowell.”
Even Lowell’s...?
“My wonderful childhood, my parents, all the victories and trophies I have won.”
His claws, which had been hidden for ten years, were sharp and harsh, incomparable to anything the Emperor had ever known.
“For the honor of my mother and my damsel, and for all that is Lowell.”
Even Lowell’s...?
At that moment, the Emperor stumbled with a dizzying feeling, as if everything beneath his feet was disappearing. The decoration on the armrests of the throne, which had barely been touched, broke as if they were falling apart.
“There is an enormous amount to be accepted.”
“...”
“Do you really think I came empty-handed?”
The mockery on his twisted mouth was frightening.
Edwin's hands trembled just a little.
I gave strength to his still clasped hands. Now that it was Edwin's time alone, this was what I could do.
“I imagine so much that I need to be convinced that this moment is real. Olivia.”
A reminder that this is reality, not a dream.
If there's one more...
“No matter what, without a declaration of war...!”
I narrowed my eyes. In the rush of urgency, Leopold was referring to the long-forgotten rules of war.
A war after the proclamation that seemed like something out of an old book.
“There is an enormous amount to be accepted.”
“...”
“Do you really think I came empty-handed?”
The mockery on his twisted mouth was frightening.
***
Edwin's hands trembled just a little.
I gave strength to his still clasped hands. Now that it was Edwin's time alone, this was what I could do.
“I imagine so much that I need to be convinced that this moment is real. Olivia.”
A reminder that this is reality, not a dream.
If there's one more...
“No matter what, without a declaration of war...!”
I narrowed my eyes. In the rush of urgency, Leopold was referring to the long-forgotten rules of war.
A war after the proclamation that seemed like something out of an old book.
Leopold's voice was rough as if it was his only last struggle.
I said quietly, looking at the anxious gazes fluttering here and there.
“If it was a declaration of war, didn’t I do it?”
The handkerchief.
It was an instant before Leopold's face turned black as if he had died at the obvious truth revealed by the shape of my mouth.
It was the end.
“If it was a declaration of war, didn’t I do it?”
The handkerchief.
It was an instant before Leopold's face turned black as if he had died at the obvious truth revealed by the shape of my mouth.
It was the end.
Hahaha fall down the demon pit, useless empire
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