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4. In The Middle of a Struggle for the Throne (2)

Princess Bridget assured that the carriage they were in had magic preventing sound from escaping, and then continued the explanation.

Four princes and three princesses. Only my brother Schbertz and I are in line for succession to the throne. This had been decided by our father two years ago, who deemed the two of us as the only ones suited with ruling power fit for a monarch.

Crown Prince Schbertz has gained the confidence of the earl-ranked nobles, and I, Princess Bridget, have received substantial support from the viscount and baron-ranked nobles.

Emperor Agares did not despise the fact that these two children already built up their own support base. Rather, he praised it as a reflective behavior of great lineage.

Bridget explained the current state of the imperial power of the empire. Yuma listened attentively.

The carriage they were riding in was headed towards the Imperial Palace, specifically towards the first princess’s palace.

Yuma voiced out her mind about certain puzzling points as she listened to Bridget.

What was the reason Crown Prince Schbertz tried to secure Clone?

Because of the divine decree from the Astes Temple. The God Increnue gave a divine decree.

The divine decree from God Increnue that descends to Astes Temple holds a very significant meaning to the royal family.

In the face of countless hardships that struck the continent’s history, only the Empire managed to hold steadfast when other countries collapsed, thanks to the divine decree that came every New Year.

About 80 years ago, when the Great Forest suddenly turned into a magical beast’s forest.

The countries adjacent to the large forest at the time were two, Keowin Kingdom and Astes Empire.

At that time, unlike the ruined Keowin Kingdom, the Astes Empire was able to evade fatal damage.

It was because they followed the divine decree that came from God Increnue years before this event, which instructed to construct a huge barrier.

Of course, the Astes Empire also lost a considerable amount of troops contesting the magic beasts, but its damage was far less compared to the Keowin Kingdom, which succumbed to destruction due to the magic beast invasion.

This incident made the Astes royal family’s faith in Increnue’s divine decrees stronger than ever.

Half a year ago, a week after my father fell into a coma, a divine decree came on the first month of the New Year.

After a brief pause, Bridget continued.

“When the Witch’s Daughter who fell into Hell of Black Flame and the Blue-haired Swordsman meet, the White-haired Lady Sovereign will be the savior of the world.”

“… By that Whites haired Lady Sovereign, do you mean you, Princess Bridget?”

When Yuma said it as if she had heard something strange, Bridget sighed deeply.

Yes, I was also taken aback when I first heard it. The biggest problem is that the divine decree of the New Year is not heard alone.

The total number of people gathered at the temple when the divine decree of the New Year was received was four, excluding Ermel, the Saintess that received the decree from the deity.

Crown Prince, the first princess, then a duke representing the nobility, and lastly a grand duke.

My brother must have been very surprised. Given that my father was in a coma, he must have firmly believed that, as per empire’s tradition, as the crown prince, he was the successor to the throne.

Bridget paused for a moment before continuing.

It must have been alarming when such a divine decree suddenly fell. Even then, he shoved a sword at the Saintess, asking if the interpretation of the divine decree was correct.

Yuma repeated the content of the divine decree.

“The daughter of a witch who fell into the hell of Hyuk-yeom—that’s Kron, who they were trying to manage.”

Yuma gazed at Kron, who was seated next to her, head hanging low.

Hyuk-Yeom (Black Flame). The daughter of a witch that terrorized the continent with black flame.

Brigitte slowly nodded.

“Cutt off Kron’s magical circuit, either make her incapable of playing the role of a mage or kill her. That would be the easiest way to void the trust.”

Brigitte stroked the trembling In the head of Kron softly.

“It’s okay now. We’ve met, after all.”

With tears in her eyes, Kron wiped them with a handkerchief Brigitte handed over and spoke.

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“…I’m okay. But I really don’t know if I can be of any help to the real princess. All I have is…”

“You woke up Mana just nine months ago and you’ve already achieved three Circles. You just need to believe in yourself.”

Yuma stared at the vexed Kron, her face hardened.

According to Princess Brigitte, Kron was a prodigy.

And the exploration proved just that.

‘It would be a great help.’

[Lv.38] Kron

Race: Human

Disposition: Good

Class: Mage

Realm: 3rd Circle

Innate Trait: Magical Genius– A being with infinite talent for magic.

A clear, unequivocal magical genius. It’s like she’s boldly declaring herself as ‘the archmage of the future’.

Brigitte continued.

“In order for me to take the throne, I should either find the blue-haired warrior mentioned in the trust or make my father openly declare me his successor.”

It was not possible to push out 1st Prince Shuberche, who was closest to the throne with the current trust alone.

And Shuberche was certainly not one to give up his ambition in light of the trust.

“My brother insists that the saint misinterpreted the trust. He persuaded the nobles to believe the same. There’s a precedent that the trust for the next emperor has never been misinterpreted.”

Shuberche had no intention of skewing the trust.

“I have at most two years. According to the regent, it will be decided whether my father wakes up from his coma or dies within two years.”

“That’s both long and short.”

“These two years were secured thanks to Duke Balzac.”

Having heard the new year’s trust from the saint’s mouth, Balzac announced on the spot.

Firstly, if His Majesty wakes up, he will fully respect the Emperor’s choice.

Secondly, if His Majesty never wakes up, if the 1st Princess can prove the validity of the trust Within two years, he will support the 1st Princess as the next empress.

Duke Balzac’s influence was second only to the emperor in the empire.

The dukedom of Balzac was vast enough to be a small kingdom. Because the Duke’s military force was at the apex of the Empire. Imperial guardian. That was the title of Balzac.

“Yuma, you are just as strong.”

Yuma was taken aback by how one act of power could blow up so big. So she steered the conversation back.

“After two years. If the emperor passes away as is. Once the arbitration of Duke Balzac is completely over, what do you plan to do then?”

A grin spread across Brigitte’s face at the question.

“I would have to confront my brother head-on.”

“Are you not afraid?”

“What else can I do but die?”

End of the audacious statement by the 1st Princess Bridgette.

The carriage came to a halt.

“I will discuss the main topic during dinner.”

“Understood.”

***

“….”

Coming out after a bath, dressed in a robe like a bathrobe, Yuma checked his newly changed clothes.

It wasn’t a cheap five-cent dress he had bought himself, but a high-quality black dress made from a more noble material.

Yuma, wearing the dress, headed towards the dining hall where he had previously positioned.

“Welcome, Yuma.”

“Lord Yuma!”

Bridgette spoke in a dignified manner. Clonene smiled and waved her hand.

“Go ahead, eat. It’s a top-grade steak.”

Yuma sliced into the steak, from which the meat juice flowed tantalizingly. The taste was indeed, sophisticated, as befitting the kind of steak served to royalty.

However, he did not let this show in his expression.

“It’s delicious.”

“Would you like a glass of wine?”

It was red wine.

“Yes.”

Princess Bridgette, aged 20, did not offer the fifteen year old Clonene any alcohol.

A servant came near skillfully poured the wine into the glass.

Yuma and Bridgette each took a full sip.

A faint blush came over Bridgette’s face.

“Since I received the divine message, I started to believe more in fate.”

There was a smile at the corner of Bridgette’s mouth.

“Yuma. From when you saved Clonene until now, sitting here with me, I don’t think it is a coincidence.”

Bridgette seemed ready to ger to her main point.

“For 2 years, while protecting Clonene, I need someone to find the Blue-Haired Holy Knight. The empire will continue to send people like Ten Master Cainegal or other assassins today towards Clonene.”

Even after drinking two glasses of wine, Yuma was sober enough to think clearly.

And Bridgette, despite a slightly flushed face, also did not seem to be too drunk.

Yuma opened his mouth slowly.

“Do you have a clue to find the blue-haired knight?”

“Resonance. The saintess said that when Clonene and the existence of the blue-haired Holy Knight get closer, there’s a high possibility of a resonance happening. It means they’ll recognize each other’s existence.”

“If you have to go around the entire continent believing in this resonance, it would be impossible with only 2 years.”

Bridgette supplemented her clues.

“South of the continent. According to the oracle of the shrine maiden, it’s somewhere in the south.”

Yuma, savoring the red wine, thought about Bridgette’s proposal.

“Is it really to trustee a matter of such grave importance to one who merely killed an imperial lieutenant?”

From Bridgette’s perspective, it was a matter of destiny.

Yuma stared at Clone.

Just as Bridgette had said, Schwerich would definitely try to eliminate Clone.

“The line between good and evil is clear.”

Bridgette was on the side of righteousness.

For some reason, evil seemed to be lingering in Schwerich’s window of intel.

And even from the standpoint of a game player, this very moment was the ‘main story’.

The first princess from David’s camp charging towards the first prince from Goliath’s camp.

It was exactly that kind of scenario.

Yuma slowly opened her mouth.

“Bridgette von Astes, First Imperial Princess. What will I gain in return for aiding you?”

Bridgette laughed slyly.

“If you succeed, I will become Empress. I could give you anything you want then.”

Yuma decided to end the deliberation.

“Alright, I accept.”

“I am overjoyed. Extremely delighted, to death even! hahahahaha!”

Bridgette laughed heartily.

‘I have no intention of dying, though.’

Yuma patted Clone’s head softly.

“Go in and get some rest.”

Clone’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Yes, Yuma…hehehe.”

***

Morning came.

Bridgette handed Yuma something.

It was a golden plaque adorned with three towering swords.

“I can’t offer much else. Oh, financial support can be arranged as much as necessary. I shall put it in the subspace pocket.”

“What’s this?”

Yuma stared at the flashy plaque.

Bridgette smiled slyly.

“It’s a plaque, engraved with the mana symbol, that signifies that you are representing me, the first Princess Bridgette. I’ll instruct all the nobles across the empire to treat those who hold this plaque as equals.”

Yuma reluctantly accepted the plaque.

“It’s better than nothing.”

“Indeed, the reputation of this plaque will be built by you, Yuma. I believe in you.”

Yuma accepted the plaque.

“The first destination has been marked on the map. It’s the County of Rubelt, located in the northernmost part of the southern empire.”

The first destination of the journey to find the blue-haired knight had been set.