“Now that we have this opportunity, I have a few questions to ask.”
Before the emotion had even faded.
The Crown Prince said.
Ryan swallowed his tension, clenching his fists on his thighs.
Yes.
Now, now it begins...!
The Crown Prince was a very persuasive person.
As expected, giving Ryan a title was intended to irritate the Duke of Wassenberg.
He even went so far as to tell Ryan that fact out loud.
'You are consistent.'
The Crown Prince asked several questions.
Perhaps he wanted to know Ryan's intentions and his relationship with Wassenberg...
Even though Ryan had imagined meeting the Crown Prince alone dozens of times, he seemed flustered several times amidst the barrage of questions.
'Yeah, the Crown Prince is originally such an energetic person.'
Even before my return, the Crown Prince had been precariously keeping a close eye on our family.
There's a reason he can be so bold.
'He is the person who knows the most about our family and our father.'
The Crown Prince knows.
Even if it got on my father's nerves for a hundred days, he would not commit treason or overthrow the country by force unless he said, "You're going to die, bang bang!"
Isn't it amazing?
Those with this ability are god-like beings at this point. They could establish a country and become an Emperor right away.
Don't do that.
They live among humans, maintaining social standing.
Why?
Because the 'power' that the father desires cannot be created without a ruling class.
They think that there is meaning only when there are inferiors who look up to them.
Even if you become a god and command tens of thousands of 'ants' under your feet, it's no fun.
The moment you become Emperor and make 'bad things' legal, it's not fun.
That's why my father's goal is not to become the King of a country.
Remaining the power holders who hold the real power while leaving the imperial family as a mere figurehead.
A social group with an established hierarchy and order. Within it, one exists with a sense of "superiority."
That's it.
This could be the reason why those with superpowers who could easily subdue humans by force and establish a nation don't do so.
And the Crown Prince is the one who sees through the twisted thoughts of those with supernatural powers better than anyone else.
So, when everyone is trembling in fear of our house, he tries to fight boldly alone, and he has the power to do so...
'I had to take sides no matter what.'
...was the number one target for inclusion in the Wassenberg Downfall Project!
Fortunately, Ryan did well today and seemed to have won the Crown Prince's favor to some extent.
Of course, the Crown Prince is not an easygoing person, so it is not possible to gain his trust after meeting him just once.
The Crown Prince is a person who believes and supports anything Nike says.
The Crown Prince, already knowing that Nike was favorable towards Ryan, had no choice but to be generous to us.
“Alex, are you okay?”
“Hehe, yeah!”
Look at this, at Nike's request, someone as high as the Crown Prince came all the way to the academy and helped out!
"I sincerely thank you. I will dedicate myself to serving the Empire faithfully in the future."
The lion, who had regained his confidence, spoke to the Crown Prince without any hesitation.
The Crown Prince quietly visited the academy.
He quietly headed back to the place where we first met, as if to leave through the back door, and we saw him off as we came out together.
“Thank you, Your Highness. Please be careful on your way back.”
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
Alex and I bowed politely in greeting.
The Crown Prince nodded and accepted our greetings...
“...?”
...somehow he was staring at my face.
What?
Then he hesitated.
The Crown Prince, who had been hesitating with a worried expression, spoke to Ryan.
“Let me ask you one last thing.”
"Yes?"
The Crown Prince quietly dragged Ryan away, leaving his knights, Alex, and me behind.
Academy campus backyard.
The Crown Prince, who had dragged Ryan to a corner, pointed to Vania, who was visible in the distance, and asked immediately.
“As far as I know, your daughter is your biological child, and your son is your daughter’s half-sibling. Is that correct?”
"Ah!"
Yeah, yeah.
From what he heard from the Crown Prince, he had a conversation with him today, and he's a very sharp person.
'I knew you'd ask! You must be wondering if the kids are truly incompetent!'
Ryan said without hesitation.
"You're right!"
This was a matter that had been agreed upon in advance with Nike.
“In the future, there will come a time when we will need to ask Your Highness the Crown Prince for permission to judge Wassenberg.”
Ryan's ultimate goal is to train his abilities and then obtain permission from the imperial family to legally execute Wassenberg.
Of course, a wise Crown Prince would never allow the execution of those with terrifying abilities without any countermeasures.
Therefore, to get the Crown Prince's permission to judge Wassenberg, he had to reveal Ryan's ability to kill a person in one second.
“However, I think it would be best to hold back on speaking about your abilities until you have gained His Highness the Crown Prince’s trust.”
Special ability, instant death.
A power that transcends human categories.
Even if Ryan shouts that he is harmless for a hundred days, the crown prince cannot help but be wary.
How can we be sure that Ryan won't abuse that power?
A power that could become a new god after the fall of Wassenberg.
"Hey, I'm not stupid. I keep that in mind even if you don't tell me. Don't worry."
“Yeah. And speaking of Vania...”
He fixed Ryan's shattered face, heard Ratan call him "Master!", and tied up the feet of a hundred demons in one fell swoop.
Nike, who had confirmed Vania's power, felt somewhat complicated.
“...”
To ease the Crown Prince's guard, Vania will be known as Ryan's biological daughter and incompetent.
Up to this point, this was the content of the prior consultation with Nike.
Well, what if it's for a greater cause?
You can have a baby at twelve!
“It was a reckless time. But I have no regrets.”
Ryan looked at Vania from afar with eyes full of affection.
Even if I can't help being treated like a punk, I want to leave behind a responsible image!
"My daughter has become my life itself. I would die for her..."
Be impressed, Crown Prince!
But the Crown Prince asked with a serious expression, seemingly uninterested in Ryan's responsible fatherly performance.
“Then you must like women, right?”
"... Yes?"
For a moment, Ryan's brain stopped working.
What's the question? So, do you like women or men?
“Right..?”
“...I see.”
The Crown Prince nodded and walked away as if he was finished with his business.
Then, stand tall.
He stops and sighs.
'Why is this happening?'
Ryan looked puzzled, but the Crown Prince turned around and said.
“I think I need to be clear, so I’ll just ask straight away.”
“Yes, what?”
“I heard that you told the Third Prince not to meet women.”
"Yes?"
“I heard the Third Prince accepted the request. Am I hearing this correctly?”
“...”
For a moment... His thought process stopped.
Ryan blinked.
And then he remembered.
A few weeks ago, while they were in the midst of subduing Farnese.
“Please don’t meet other women.”
Yes, he asked Nike to do that.
But how did that conversation reach the Crown Prince's ears?
'Oh, no.'
In this situation, it doesn't seem to matter which path you took.
‘He was trying to find out by asking if Vania was my biological daughter, so...’
Q. Is Vania your biological child?
A. Yes.
Ryan's question: Given the small age difference, it's possible they're not biological. Could Vania be the daughter of the Duke of Wassenberg?
The Crown Prince's actual question: If Vania is Ryan's daughter, he must have had relationships with women. So, he must like women, right? Surely he should!
'What the hell did I misunderstand?'
Ryan's pupils began to shake as if there was an earthquake.
The Crown Prince's blue eyes also shook incessantly at Ryan's unresponsive response.
“Hey. Why aren’t you talking?”
“...”
Before the emotion had even faded.
The Crown Prince said.
Ryan swallowed his tension, clenching his fists on his thighs.
Yes.
Now, now it begins...!
***
The Crown Prince was a very persuasive person.
As expected, giving Ryan a title was intended to irritate the Duke of Wassenberg.
He even went so far as to tell Ryan that fact out loud.
'You are consistent.'
The Crown Prince asked several questions.
Perhaps he wanted to know Ryan's intentions and his relationship with Wassenberg...
Even though Ryan had imagined meeting the Crown Prince alone dozens of times, he seemed flustered several times amidst the barrage of questions.
“Holy shit! Are you really going to ram into me this blatantly?”—that look on his face.
Even before my return, the Crown Prince had been precariously keeping a close eye on our family.
There's a reason he can be so bold.
'He is the person who knows the most about our family and our father.'
The Crown Prince knows.
Even if it got on my father's nerves for a hundred days, he would not commit treason or overthrow the country by force unless he said, "You're going to die, bang bang!"
Isn't it amazing?
Those with this ability are god-like beings at this point. They could establish a country and become an Emperor right away.
Don't do that.
They live among humans, maintaining social standing.
Why?
Because the 'power' that the father desires cannot be created without a ruling class.
They think that there is meaning only when there are inferiors who look up to them.
Even if you become a god and command tens of thousands of 'ants' under your feet, it's no fun.
The moment you become Emperor and make 'bad things' legal, it's not fun.
That's why my father's goal is not to become the King of a country.
Remaining the power holders who hold the real power while leaving the imperial family as a mere figurehead.
A social group with an established hierarchy and order. Within it, one exists with a sense of "superiority."
That's it.
This could be the reason why those with superpowers who could easily subdue humans by force and establish a nation don't do so.
And the Crown Prince is the one who sees through the twisted thoughts of those with supernatural powers better than anyone else.
So, when everyone is trembling in fear of our house, he tries to fight boldly alone, and he has the power to do so...
'I had to take sides no matter what.'
...was the number one target for inclusion in the Wassenberg Downfall Project!
Fortunately, Ryan did well today and seemed to have won the Crown Prince's favor to some extent.
Of course, the Crown Prince is not an easygoing person, so it is not possible to gain his trust after meeting him just once.
'Thanks to Nike, I already started off with some goodwill built up!'
The Crown Prince, already knowing that Nike was favorable towards Ryan, had no choice but to be generous to us.
“Alex, are you okay?”
“Hehe, yeah!”
Look at this, at Nike's request, someone as high as the Crown Prince came all the way to the academy and helped out!
"I sincerely thank you. I will dedicate myself to serving the Empire faithfully in the future."
The lion, who had regained his confidence, spoke to the Crown Prince without any hesitation.
The Crown Prince quietly visited the academy.
He quietly headed back to the place where we first met, as if to leave through the back door, and we saw him off as we came out together.
“Thank you, Your Highness. Please be careful on your way back.”
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
Alex and I bowed politely in greeting.
The Crown Prince nodded and accepted our greetings...
“...?”
...somehow he was staring at my face.
What?
Then he hesitated.
The Crown Prince, who had been hesitating with a worried expression, spoke to Ryan.
“Let me ask you one last thing.”
"Yes?"
The Crown Prince quietly dragged Ryan away, leaving his knights, Alex, and me behind.
***
Academy campus backyard.
The Crown Prince, who had dragged Ryan to a corner, pointed to Vania, who was visible in the distance, and asked immediately.
“As far as I know, your daughter is your biological child, and your son is your daughter’s half-sibling. Is that correct?”
"Ah!"
Yeah, yeah.
From what he heard from the Crown Prince, he had a conversation with him today, and he's a very sharp person.
'I knew you'd ask! You must be wondering if the kids are truly incompetent!'
Ryan said without hesitation.
"You're right!"
This was a matter that had been agreed upon in advance with Nike.
“In the future, there will come a time when we will need to ask Your Highness the Crown Prince for permission to judge Wassenberg.”
Ryan's ultimate goal is to train his abilities and then obtain permission from the imperial family to legally execute Wassenberg.
Of course, a wise Crown Prince would never allow the execution of those with terrifying abilities without any countermeasures.
Therefore, to get the Crown Prince's permission to judge Wassenberg, he had to reveal Ryan's ability to kill a person in one second.
“However, I think it would be best to hold back on speaking about your abilities until you have gained His Highness the Crown Prince’s trust.”
Special ability, instant death.
A power that transcends human categories.
Even if Ryan shouts that he is harmless for a hundred days, the crown prince cannot help but be wary.
How can we be sure that Ryan won't abuse that power?
A power that could become a new god after the fall of Wassenberg.
"Hey, I'm not stupid. I keep that in mind even if you don't tell me. Don't worry."
“Yeah. And speaking of Vania...”
He fixed Ryan's shattered face, heard Ratan call him "Master!", and tied up the feet of a hundred demons in one fell swoop.
Nike, who had confirmed Vania's power, felt somewhat complicated.
He didn't ask exactly what Vania's ability was, but he sighed and asked her as if he didn't really want to know.
“I think it would be better to keep Vania known as an incompetent person.”
The Crown Prince will be convinced that Ryan is the sword that will judge Wassenberg, but he will also be wary that the blade could be pointed at his neck at any moment.
So, building trust over a long period of time was important.
But, if Vania also has such incredible powers...
There are two people with special abilities that you need to be wary of.
If two people put their minds to it, wouldn't they be able to overthrow a country right away?
“If he finds out that Vania is the biological daughter of the Duke of Wassenberg...”
“Aha! So you’re saying His Highness the Crown Prince will suspect that Vania is also a person with supernatural powers?”
“Yee. So, I’m sorry, but...”
"Oh my! I know what you're talking about! Why are you feeling sorry for something like this? I'm used to being treated like a crazy punk who caused an accident when I was twelve!"
“I think it would be better to keep Vania known as an incompetent person.”
The Crown Prince will be convinced that Ryan is the sword that will judge Wassenberg, but he will also be wary that the blade could be pointed at his neck at any moment.
So, building trust over a long period of time was important.
But, if Vania also has such incredible powers...
There are two people with special abilities that you need to be wary of.
If two people put their minds to it, wouldn't they be able to overthrow a country right away?
“If he finds out that Vania is the biological daughter of the Duke of Wassenberg...”
“Aha! So you’re saying His Highness the Crown Prince will suspect that Vania is also a person with supernatural powers?”
“Yee. So, I’m sorry, but...”
"Oh my! I know what you're talking about! Why are you feeling sorry for something like this? I'm used to being treated like a crazy punk who caused an accident when I was twelve!"
“...”
To ease the Crown Prince's guard, Vania will be known as Ryan's biological daughter and incompetent.
Up to this point, this was the content of the prior consultation with Nike.
Well, what if it's for a greater cause?
You can have a baby at twelve!
“It was a reckless time. But I have no regrets.”
Ryan looked at Vania from afar with eyes full of affection.
Even if I can't help being treated like a punk, I want to leave behind a responsible image!
"My daughter has become my life itself. I would die for her..."
Be impressed, Crown Prince!
But the Crown Prince asked with a serious expression, seemingly uninterested in Ryan's responsible fatherly performance.
“Then you must like women, right?”
"... Yes?"
For a moment, Ryan's brain stopped working.
What's the question? So, do you like women or men?
“Right..?”
“...I see.”
The Crown Prince nodded and walked away as if he was finished with his business.
Then, stand tall.
He stops and sighs.
'Why is this happening?'
Ryan looked puzzled, but the Crown Prince turned around and said.
“I think I need to be clear, so I’ll just ask straight away.”
“Yes, what?”
“I heard that you told the Third Prince not to meet women.”
"Yes?"
“I heard the Third Prince accepted the request. Am I hearing this correctly?”
“...”
For a moment... His thought process stopped.
Ryan blinked.
And then he remembered.
A few weeks ago, while they were in the midst of subduing Farnese.
“Please don’t meet other women.”
Yes, he asked Nike to do that.
But how did that conversation reach the Crown Prince's ears?
'Oh, no.'
In this situation, it doesn't seem to matter which path you took.
‘He was trying to find out by asking if Vania was my biological daughter, so...’
Q. Is Vania your biological child?
A. Yes.
Ryan's question: Given the small age difference, it's possible they're not biological. Could Vania be the daughter of the Duke of Wassenberg?
The Crown Prince's actual question: If Vania is Ryan's daughter, he must have had relationships with women. So, he must like women, right? Surely he should!
'What the hell did I misunderstand?'
Ryan's pupils began to shake as if there was an earthquake.
The Crown Prince's blue eyes also shook incessantly at Ryan's unresponsive response.
“Hey. Why aren’t you talking?”
“...”
I'm thinking, thinking...
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