Published: July 3, 2025
"This time, there were various events."
"It's rare for Ryo to say that line."
Abel said this to Ryo, who was beside him.
This was the former crown prince's office in the Royal Castle.
In the end, Abel decided to make this the new office for the king.
While there are many outward reasons, the true reason is that it has convenient escape routes both outside and within the royal capital.
In this new king's office, Abel was indeed working on paperwork, with Marquis Heinlein assisting him, while Ryo sat properly on the sofa and spoke.
The reason he was sitting properly was, of course, because there was coffee in front of him.
Without coffee... he would be slumped over.
"After all, I got burned around my right eye and I ended up with a huge hole in my stomach. It was a mistake that my robe was open just as I landed. But I did sever both of his arms, and I didn’t lose consciousness, so it’s a practical victory!"
"R-right..."
Abel affirmed Ryo's appeal for the time being.
Due to a passive reason that it was pointless to argue against.
"Moreover, if the enemy's chief appeared due to a teleportation event, then saying 'there were various events' is indeed an accurate statement."
"I don't really understand what a teleportation event is, but yes, that was indeed surprising."
Ryo said, and Abel agreed.
At that point, Marquis Heinlein supplemented the information.
"About that group teleportation, it seems it’s not something that can be used frequently, and every time Baron Hagen Benda uses it, his health deteriorates. It might be a magic that shortens his lifespan. In fact, he teleported the imperial mage brigade and then immediately teleported fifty thousand imperial troops, but he did so while coughing up blood. It seems that he hasn't been able to get back on his feet since returning to the imperial capital."
"To think that even healing doesn't work... what a fierce magic..."
"Then, it means that the emperor made an appearance at that place at such a cost."
Both Ryo and Abel felt a bit of pity for Baron Benda's circumstances.
Certainly, it was the magic that had put them in danger, but the way the baron was used was just too pitiful.
"Well, if it’s not something that can be used so easily, then that’s a blessing for us. If they suddenly sent a large army to the royal capital with that, it would be a disaster."
Abel said, stopping the pen he was using to sign.
At that moment, Marquis Heinlein spoke to Abel.
"Your Majesty, regarding Lord Ryo's case, the groundwork with Baron of Run and Marquis Hope has been completed."
"I see. Is there no problem?"
"Yes, both of them were pleased. If such a military force were to be taken in by some noble, it would be a serious matter."
"Eh?"
Marquis Heinlein looked meaningfully at Ryo, and Ryo tilted his head in inquiry.
"No, it’s a strategy to elevate Ryo to the nobility due to this achievement."
"Nobility..."
Abel said, and Ryo asked while furrowing his brows.
He didn’t have a good image of those words.
"Palace politics where spirits and demons dwell... days plagued by peasant revolts... harassment by neighboring lords..."
"No, what kind of failed state is that?"
Abel interjected into Ryo's mutterings.
The kingdom is a rule of law, and there are laws that protect the nobility as well.
Of course, those laws are more lenient than for commoners, but still, it depends on the current royal family.
Or perhaps it should be said that it depends on the strength of the royal family itself.
If the royal family is strong, the nobility will obediently follow, and if the royal family is weak, the whims of the nobility will increase.
So what about King Abel?
It’s still to be seen, but he has the support of the great nobles of the South and West, namely Marquis Heinlein, Baron of Run, and Marquis Hope, as well as the support of adventurers across the kingdom, and he is popular among the citizens due to his background.
Moreover, the noble territories that sided with Raymond in this war will basically be confiscated and will come under the management of the royal family.