The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 209: Achievement

The Dark Elves looked visibly impatient.

They probably didnt expect their identity to be discovered here.

In addition, all magic that they might have prepared in advance was nullified by the Imperial Flag. After all, they should have taken some measures when they were summoned to the throne room.

All of that was crushed by Trau-niisan though. My plan included.

Well, as a result, we managed to reach the outcome that is close to the best one possible.

The Dark Elves were Elves that were empowered by the power of the Demon King and carry a more powerful power than regular Elves. However, their power is not hereditary. In other words, the Dark Elves here are the survivors from the age of Demon King 500 years ago.

Their wit, magic, and combat skill are something to be feared. Though, in this situation, they are far weaker than the Imperial Knights.

There were all apprehended without being able to put up a resistance.

P, please get away from me!!

Wendy who was hiding behind me shouted so and tried to run to the balcony.

I grabbed her shoulder and stopped her.

What are you trying to do?

This necklace is a magic tool! It will explode!

Please rest assured. No magic tools will be able to exhibit its effect here.

B, But, is that not only temporary!? This necklace will explode if it is forcibly removed!

Everything will be alright. Knight Commander.

I have already cut it, Your Highness.

When I called out, a response came from behind me.

Wendys necklace was brilliantly cut off.

I pick it up and throw it to Alida. She should be able to handle the rest.

But the problem here is not that.

I once again hid Wendy behind my back.

Father, she

She was being threatened right? We will talk about that later. There is something that I must ask her now. Wendy-dono, what happened?

I can not ask for forgivenessWe left the Elf Village and were traveling here on a planned route. However, we were ambushed.all of the Elves other than me were murdered. After that, they put that magic necklace on me so I have no other choice but to obey their order.

It was probably designed to explode if she talked to others about it huh.

If that is the case then it is no wonder that Wendy couldnt come to us about it.

But we couldnt locate the whereabouts of your envoy either. Was it because they were Dark Elves that they managed to set up an ambush on your way here?

No..my planned route was only known among the people of the Elf Village. Someone from inside the Village may have leaked it. The Elf Village has been under pressure from the Kingdom for a long time so it would be no surprise that some of us may decide to comply with their plan out of fear

I see..then do you know of the Kingdoms plan? Id like you to tell me everything you know.

I simply overheard them so I dont know how accurate it is but.it seems that the Saint abduction was a proposal from the Kingdom side. The Dark Elves were simply the ones who executed it. And, there is also one problem.

A problem?

Yes. Among the Dark Elves here, the one who abducted Saint Leticia is missing. She is the current Matriarch of the Dark Elves. It was her who killed and impersonated the Captain of the Saints guard. She is probably already on her way to the north by now.

The Matriarch of the Dark Elves.

Father frowns.

The Dark Elves are a troublesome opponent.

Although the Elves themselves already are superior to Humans as individuals, these Dark Elves are those who were given power by the Demon King. Moreover, they are those who managed to survive the war 500 years ago.

How troublesome an enemy would their Matriarch be?

About the Matriarch of the Dark ElvesI have heard it from the person herself so there is no mistake about her identity but..she also said that she is one of the leaders of Grimoire. I have asked her many times why she would do something like this but she only smiled and told me that it was for a magical experiment.I think that she was probably telling the truth.

So that is how they are connected huh.

I have no place to say this, however,..please immediately dispatch a rescue unit..they were constantly talking about the Demon King when I was with them. In the worst-casethey might use her to summon another Demon King.

If its the Dark Elves then that is certainly possible. Your Majesty.

The Demon King was certainly subjugated.

However, there are still many demons in the Demon World. If they are planning to summon the demons then it is possible that they would summon something of comparable power to the Demon King. After all, their specimen this time is the Saint.

So she was brought in as a sacrifice huh. No matter what their goal is, it is certain that it will only bring harm to the Empire.

Alida.

Sir.

I appoint Elna von Amsberg, the Captain of the Third Imperial Knight Corp as the Captain of the Saint Rescue Unit. Have her bring the Fourth and the Fifth Corps and assist the Eight Prince Leonard.

By your command.

After finishing giving Alida his instructions, Father tiredly leans back on the throne.

Wendys words alone can not be used as proof. No matter how much Wendy says that it was the Kingdom who planned this incident, the Kingdom will never admit it. The other nations will not challenge that either.

After all, the fact that Wendy has worked with the Dark Elves still remains.

With that being the case, if we cant rescue Leticia, the war with the Kingdom can not be avoided.

If we fail to rescue her, we will have to deal with the Demons from the inside and an invasion from the outside at the same time. That would exhaust the Empire.

Franz. Send the Imperial Knights to watch the Western and Northern borders. Dispatch the 2nd Corp to the West and the 6th Corp to the North. That should be appropriate.

Will that be alright, Your Majesty?

If we move the army or the station army of other Local Lords it will stand out. We have not been invaded yet. If we stimulate them, we might have to deal with unnecessary problems.

As you wish. I will arrange it immediately.

Eric. I will be counting on your skill as our Minister of Foreign Affair.

Please leave this to me. However, I can only focus my effort on one country. I can prevent the Sokal Empire, our most troublesome opponent, from entering the war butplease forgive me as I can not guarantee that for the other countries, I simply do not have enough men.

There is no helping it. The Kingdom, the United Kingdom, and the Dominion. I already expected an invasion from those three countries. It is within one of the worst patterns in my expectations after all. Gordon. Can I leave the military responding in your hand?

The defense of the Northern border is perfect. I think that the Dominion will not be able to break through our defense there. The problem is the Western border. I think that right now we would have a hard time defending against a full-scale assault from the Kingdom army. However, if I am allowed to command the Central army, I will be able to move out immediately.

Alright. I will rely on you if they truly start their invasion. For now, you must entertain Prince William to the best of your ability. You and he are close personally. You must try to prevent the United Kingdom from joining the war through him.

Please leave that to me.

After giving his instructions to Eric and Gordon, Father turns his eyes toward Trau-niisan.

Since he gave a large amount of blood, he is unstable on his feet and has to be supported by an imperial knight.

Trau. can you speak?

Yes, somehow.

Then explain. Why did you bring the Imperial Flag here?

I, I heard that Leonard had left the castle and Arnold was detained so I thought that I had to do something and went to Saint Leticias room. When I observed her body, I noticed something strange, and since I thought that it was of some magical nature-

So you took the Imperial Flag out from the vault huh?

Yes, I thought that if it is something of magical nature, maybe the flag will be able to nullify it. Thats why I went to the vault, Ahh, I lied to the guards that Father needed to use it. Please forgive me.

Something like that, it doesnt matter..so, you heard that Saint Leticias body was brought here so you brought the flag here to dispel it right?

Yes, it is exactly as you said.

I dont know whether I should be getting angry or praise you here.

Father tiredly holds his head.

Well, it was certainly like something Trau-niisan would do. He noticed the discomfort and tried to dispel it without thinking too deeply about it.

Well, I will say that you did well. The only ones who noticed it was you and Arnold. In the end, the activation of the Imperial Flag brought us a good result. Still, the barrier inside the throne room will have to be re-established.

M, my deepest apologies, however, I think that it would be fine as we can have Celestial Princess-dono erect a new barrier.according to my observation, I am sure of her ability. I have been watching after all.

It is kinda sad that I dont want to ask him what he was watching.

Since a while ago, Trau-niisans line of sight was nailed to Wendy.

Gently hiding her from that sight, I started speaking to my father.

Father. Id like to request a room for her.

Right. Wendy-dono. Im sorry but I will have to limit your actions. However, you will be under our strict protection. Please forgive me with that.

I have no complaints. It would not be strange if I am executed after what I have done. Please accept my gratitude for your generous treatment, Your Majesty.

Saying so, Wendy politely lowered her head.

After that, I along with Wendy and the worriedly looking Christa leave the throne room.

However, Father called me before I left.

Arnold.

Yes?

Good work. This is your achievement.

Please. This achievement is Leos you know.

Rightit belongs to both of you.

Bitterly smiling at Father who insisted on giving me credit, I bowed and left the throne room.

After all, nothing has been solved yet.

Seems like it went well huh.

Somehow.

After I joined up with Elna who was detained in another room inside the castle, I spread the map of the Empires Northern region on the table and marked all the suspicious places in it.

The real culprit is the Matriarch of the Dark Elves, she is one of the leaders of Grimore. Such a person should have secured a large scale hideout somewhere.

Dont you think that she might have already crossed the border?

If that is the case then we can leave that to the Border Defense Force. But that is unlikely. They are executing the Kingdoms plan. As long as they want to cause trouble inside the Empire, they shouldnt be getting close to the border.

I see. So the places you marked are the points of interest right?

Tentatively, yes. These are abandoned castles, old military facilities, mines, and similar locations.

You did well finding out about all these places huh?

It was Vin. he told me that if something happened at the Imperial Capital, these are the places that the enemy would escape to.

So it was within that poison tongue strategists expectations?

I wonder about that. Vin was probably studying these places for other purposes though..Well, I already sent Lynfia to him. He will probably start moving on his own now.

When I finished explaining so, Sebas and Sieg entered the room.

I summoned them earlier.

You need something, Kid?

I want you two to accompany Elna. I want all the force that we can move to head to Leos side.

Oi Oi, the Emperor already dispatched three Imperial Knight Corps that way you know?

Even soI want to do what I can.

Is that socant be helped then.

Understood, sir.

After receiving consent from Sieg and Sebas, I look at Elna.

On her face is a smile full of confidence.

..take care of Leo for me.

Leave him to me. I will take good care of him. Together with everyone here.

You really are reliable in a time like this huh. But can you make it in time?

Well, it would certainly be difficult to catch up with the griffons. I prepared fast horses for the time being but I do have another plan.

A plan?

Theres a person in the capital that can easily use magic to travel far distances right? I will fully make use of him this time.

Elna smiled as she said so.

I see. Even as Silver, it seems I really cant escape her huh.

Well, it saves me the trouble of butting in later so this is convenient for me.

As usual, lets call for the secret maneuver.