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Word of Katrina's involvement has come to light, but Duke Rufett has called for a civil war. Many pleaded that they needed to persuade the Catholic girls to oppose their independent will, but the Grand Duke did not listen.

But I was able to understand Duke Rupert's psychology. The Grand Duke has Nemisonas behind him, so neither the Grand Duchess nor the common Valkyrie can be afraid.

Is she gonna be okay, by the way? ’

I was a little worried about Katrina. Katrine stood with the Empire in defiance of Nemisona, the Valkyrie. I couldn't predict what would happen to her statue.

“Commander Jan. I got an urge from my grandfather. ”

I read the documents Erisa brought down and put them on one side.

His demands were very simple. As instructed, it was urged to take control of the Minor Territories around Townsend.

“I said no. ”

Erisa said to me first.

“But if we don't calm and guard the area quickly, the central army won't be able to move forward. It makes me nervous in the back.”

I waved my hand.

“No. Persuade them before they move on. This neighborhood used to be a ruffian neighborhood, right? There's too much persuasion to take back force. ”

“But the nobles of this region follow the Duke of Townsend. They didn't follow our ruffian dynasty in the past. ”

I smiled and looked at Erisa.

“Hey. Where's the compassion you showed me before? In a battle, how many parents do you think lose their children? ”

“Yes · · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Done. Let's go persuade him. ”

When I turned the chair around, Erisa came back to me. As expected, it was impossible for a human being. No matter how much other people's misfortunes were to be pitied, it seemed like a meaningless country play in front of a small misfortune that might come upon them.

“But it's impossible to convince. At the time of the collapse of the Rupetan dynasty, they stood by the Empire and attacked our dynasty. They can't be on our side, can they? ”

“Yes. I heard it was 80 years ago when the Rufette Kingdom was doomed. 80 years ago. ”

Eighty years changed the mountain eight times, and so did the local lords.

“But these are their children. ”

“If you can hold hands with the rebellious offspring, you must hold them. The Air Force may be armed with new weapons, but it's too numerous to disadvantage. If you can hold his hand, not reverse it. ”

Erisa points to the border below Townsend territory on the map above the desk.

“Commander, we have far too much anxiety to spare. I don't have time to wait. We need to stabilize this area quickly and prepare for a foreign invasion, just in case. ”

I looked at the kingdom that Elisha pointed to.

Bordering the Rufet territory and the north-south, the kingdom was Kern. My fiancée, Princess Sierra.

Princess Sierra is now standing with Katrina on the side of the Empire, so she can't help but get itchy behind the Air Force. If Princess Sierra persuades her father to join the Kern Kingdom in this civil war, the Air Force will be a brotherhood that makes two lines an absolute taboo of military law.

If we didn't protect ourselves properly, we wouldn't be in this mess.

Moreover, the Grand Duchess of Lupeth has long been at peace with Kern since the time of the Kingdom. We've been approaching the border for a long time. So there were several wars and countless diplomatic relations lost.

“Ah, Kern Kingdom? ”

“Yes.”

“The Kern Kingdom will be unsettled in all directions as it moves. ”

“I mean, let's take the surrounding territory just in case. ”

“No. The nobles of the Kern Kingdom have long been intertwined with the nobles of Kern. If we attack the nobles of this region, it will be like summoning Kern to the other side. ”

“But war doesn't happen by blood. Rather, it happens for a thorough political purpose. ”

“But that's an excuse. You don't have to slap me if you want to cry. ”

Erisa wipes her face. It must have been awkward for me to be running point.

Of course, if I had a medic under my command, she would tell me to understand, but I also had 8,000 Elite Soldiers led by Jack. There was enough peace and quiet in the surrounding territory anytime you wanted.

But neither was my opinion at all. Hitting nearby territory stimulates Kern Kingdom. It must be uncomfortable to attack the Duke of Townsend, who is already related to Kern Kingdom. No one knows what will happen if we fight another territory here.

“So is persuasion really possible? ”

“Yes.”

“How? ”

“I don't know. Let's do it right. ”

“Jan! ”

Eventually, Erisa exploded. I backed up my ears.

“What's wrong with him? Shut up.”

“Do you think this war is a joke? ”

“No.”

“Then why do you keep doing this? ”

“I can convince you. Didn't they hear about the last battle of Castle Townsend? I don't know the future right now, so I'm just thinking about it.It's not like I don't want to surrender to us at all. What good has the Emperor done for them? Will he give his life for his loyalty? To survive, you have to fight around. ”

“Hurry up, then. Grandpa's patience is at an all-time high. ”

I waved my hand.

“If not, I've decided to have a small meeting with the local lords soon. ”

“Where?”

“I'll find him myself. They can't come here because they're scared, right? I can't make it. ”

Erisa frowns.

“No! ”

“Why?”

“What if they ambush you? ”

I smiled maliciously.

“You. Are you worried about me as your future husband? ”

“Jan! ”

“Don't worry. Who am I to die for them? ”

“Moralot. I'll report this to my grandfather anyway, so don't even think about it. Do you understand?”

Erisa left the office. It didn't matter if he wanted to report it to Grand Duchess Rupert. I'm an ally of Duc Rufett, not a pawn.

* * *

A few days later, I was leaving Townsend territory and approaching Chamberlain Castle. The owner of this castle is the Marquis of Chamberlain, the most prestigious old man in the vicinity after Duke Townsend.

So I also chose Chamberlain Castle as the field of persuasion. The Marquis of Chamberlain will be able to summon all the nobles in the surrounding area.

As I approached the gate, a knight approached me and said,

“Are you Grand Duke Jan? ”

“Yes.”

“I've been waiting. So, come on in. ”

As I stepped inside the castle, I could see the clear-cut central highway. I didn't see a single passerby, and all the roads were completely controlled. Perhaps the Marquis of Chamberlain didn't want to inform the outside world that he was meeting with me today.

“Are all the other nobles here? ”

“Yes.”

“Good. Let's go, then. Everyone's waiting for me, except for my neck, and there's no time to waste. ”

I've been able to identify hidden troops stationed all the way to the Marquis's Palace. As I was passing by, I didn't seem to have any intention of hurting me at all, but when everyone saw that I was equally alive, it seemed like they were going to kill me.

Oh, my man is a beast. He says he's willing to work for humanity, but everyone's dying to kill me.

Soon after arriving at the Marquis's Palace, I followed the knight's instructions to a meeting room.

“Come in, please. ”

As I entered the conference room, I could see the scene of dozens of nobles gathering. They were whispering something close to each other, but when I showed up, they stopped talking.

‘Well, I'm sure you're nervous. ’

Everyone's face was filled with anxiety. It was probably due to fear of an opaque future. Today's choice is the path of life.

An old man, a little tall with a hot beard, walked up to me with a cane. It was the Marquis of Chamberlain.

“Grand Duke. Welcome. ”

I respectfully greeted the Marquis.

“It's been a long time, my lord. You're still healthy.”

“Yes, the Grand Duke is very happy to see you too. I heard you've been through a lot. ”

“No. I've had a pleasant life. Perhaps you'll be surprised when you hear about my past life. ”

“Oh, really? If you listen to me carefully in the future, I will be honored to hear from you. ”

“Yes. There will come a day when I will tell you. ”

The erl smiles quietly.

“Well, sit this way, then. ”

As I sat facing the challenged Marquis, the attending nobles sat around us.

“But you're all here, right? ”

“Yes.”

“Very well. Let's get started, then. ”

The look on the Marquis of Chamberlain's face suddenly changed. Where did the former noble figure go, now he was staring at me vigorously in a straight posture.

“Let me ask you one question first. Why are you on the Duke's side? ”

“I'm always on my side. I just happen to have Duke Rupert standing where I'm standing. ”

“I didn't ask you that question because I wanted to hear that blunt stool. Please answer clearly and honestly. ”

I scratched my nose and replied.

“To be honest, it's for me. To clarify, I want to take back what I lost. ”

“Sounds like two different reasons. ”

I looked at the Grand Marquis of Sixie Chamberlain. This human was vaguely understanding my deep thoughts in a strange twisted word.

The Marquis of Chamberlain. I thought he was just a noble and fortunate man, but I was surprised.

“Yes, different. ”

“In what way? ”

“Do you really need to know? If you share their thoughts too much, you'll be hated. ”

Earl Chamberlain narrows his eyes.

“Do you have a lot of hatred? Right now, we're risking our lives and the lives of our families for today's choices. ”

“Yes, depending on whose side you're on, life and death will decide. Of course I understand.”

“Thank you for your understanding. So let me ask you one more question. What choice do we have to make between the two to have a glorious future? ”

I laughed bloody.

“Neither side has a glorious future. ”

The surrounding nobles roar loudly, and the Chamberlain shivers at the edge of one eye.

“What do you mean? ”

“Isn't it obvious? For the Emperor, you are only a local aristocrat from another country, and for the Duke of Rufet, you are a descendant of an ancient family who once betrayed the Rufet Kingdom. I didn't want to be treated on either side. ”

The Marquis of Chamberlain gives you a false smile.

“No matter how much you risk your life, it's a precaution. ”

“Traditionally, it's all about business. They don't usually eat what they want. ”

“Come on, it's not wrong. After experiencing what happened just now, I can understand what the Grand Duke said. ”

The nobles gathered here today are either loyal or dead. For these people, it was nothing but a shambles.

I looked at the Marquis like I was digging.

“Don't you think you'd better eat your fill? ”

“Yes?”

“That's what a contract is. It's kind of ambiguous, it's kind of like that, it's like that. ”

The late Chamberlain looked into my heart with his eyes.

“Does this mean we have a way to survive? ”

“Of course.”

“How? ”

“Surrender to me. ”

The Marquis of Chamberlain looks devastated.

“Isn't the Grand Duke a traitor to the Emperor? It's the same whether you're on the Duke's side or the Duke's side. ”

“It could be different. How many times do I have to tell you? You have to write the contract well. ”

“Are you talking about the surrender document? How?”

I took the document of surrender out of my arms.

“Everyone can sign here. ”

The Marquis of Chamberlain, who received the document of surrender, read it carefully. Although only the sentence to be entrusted was listed, it was somewhat a polite surrender document.

Earl Chamberlain focused on a phrase and made a strange face.

“Do you entrust our entire life to the Grand Duke? ”

“Yes, you got it right. You know there are two Grand Dukes of Carr, right? Me and my brother Josef. ”

“You mean Duke Josef if the Emperor wins, Duke Rufet Jan if the Duke wins. ”

“Yes, exactly. ”

The faces of the nobles around you brighten. According to the Surrender Documents, they were able to save lives and families, whether the Emperor's army won or the Air Force won.

However, the Grand Duke of Chamberlain opened his mouth until the end to have more reason.

“But it's no joke, is it? ”

“Yes, but I'm going to give you a verbal order. There's never any evidence. And your troops will remain within the territory for a defining moment. Under the pretext of resisting the Kern Kingdom, just in case. I will also allow you to connect with Joseph and shape the future. But for now, he moves under my command.

I have to. ”

Earl Chamberlain sticks his tongue out. Like I said, they get a perfect pardon. If we don't move the troops, we'll look neutral at best. It was too simple to have a relationship with Josef.

At this rate, the emperor, the emperor, cannot blame them. If the nobles who were abandoned in the camp survived without turning their swords upside down, they deserved the praise. It was never to be punished.

“The Grand Duke. What a remarkable thing. You have brought us a document of surrender that we absolutely cannot refuse. ”

“He's my father's son. ”

“Oh, I did. Anyway, bloodline can't be deceived. ”

“Would you sign it, then? ”

All the nobles in the audience nod. The late Chamberlain answered me, confirming everyone's will.

“Very well, Your Holiness. I'll do as you wish. ”

I clenched my fist. The surrender of the late Chamberlain and the other nobles led me to 42,000 troops. Of course, it was a pity that the horns of the territory were scattered, but it was an army under my command.

Now I can stick a small but broken splinter into Grand Duchess Rupert's back if I just want to.

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