The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 310: Minister of Technology Cuber

By my order, the 7th Prince, Arnold Lakes Adler shall lead the 6th Imperial Knight Corp to rescue the 8th Prince Leonard.

Your wish is my command.

I received a sword from Father as I was kneeling before him.

I thought that I stood out too much during the rebellion but the result was alright in the end.

A person who is too incompetent will not be allowed to enter the battlefield. It is exactly because of the way I stood out during the rebellion that I can receive the sword from Father like this.

Originally, I planned to leave this role to someone else but there is no other imperial family member that can move beside me. It seems that the number of Imperial family members has grown thinner and thinner.

The fact that Eric isnt here means that he is either at the Sokal Empire or the East Border.

He is probably doing his best to put the Sokal empire in check right now.

This really is a problem. No matter how much Leo is given credit for fighting on the frontline, the more chaotic the situation becomes the more credit Eric will gain as well. After all, he is stalling our troublesome opponent like the Sokal empire through his own connections alone.

In that regard, all credit goes to Eric. By preventing the Sokal empire from making its move, that alone makes Eric a meritorious individual in this civil war.

With his position as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he will be rewarded just by doing well at his job. This provides Erics absolute dominance.

Gordon and Zandra were rushing themselves to break the status quo but in the end, they couldnt touch him. The fact that they took forceful measures was because they knew full well that they cant compete with him straightforwardly.

From now on, we have to break this absolute advantage of his. The first step to that is to end this civil war.

Be careful. Arnold.

Well, please look forward to the good news.

Saying so, I stood up.

We can defeat Gordon and credit Leo with this. I have to wrap this up as soon as possible and unite the Northern Lords.

There are many things to do but this is the same as usual.

Lets hope for a good secret maneuver again this time.

When I was thinking so, Franz called out to me.

Your Highness. The 6th Corp is currently testing prototype weapons near the Imperial Capital.

Prototype weapon?

It was developed by the Minister of Technology. Your Highness should understand what it is when you arrive. Rather than calling them back here, it would be better for your Highness to head there and see them directly, what do you think?

Its a suggestion from this peerless prime minister.

It would be stupid to say no.

I am getting curious about this prototype as well.

Then I will see for myself.

I will prepare a fast horse for you. Apparently, the Minister of Technology was also looking forward to Your Highness awakening as well.

The Minister of Technology? Hes waiting for me?

Yes. Apparently, he has created another prototype weapon that was designed for Your Highness.

He really is persistent huh.

I sighed.

In a large forest near the Imperial Capital.

Unknown to anyone, an operational test of a new prototype weapon was being conducted here.

A magic wand huh.

It is a wand that activates magic just by letting your magic power flow through it, sir. Apparently, the prototype that can finally be used in real combat has been completed.

While walking through the woods, I nodded to Sebas.

A magic wand is a magic tool that allows you to use magic even if you are not a magician.

Until now, we can produce simple magic tools but not a magic wand that could effectively be used against enemy soldiers in an actual battle.

In preparation for an invasion from a magical superpower like the Sokal empire, the Empire was one of the first to put serious efforts into researching magic wands. The Empire is serious enough about this that we established a position called the Minister of Technology and invited many brilliant researchers to our country.

It seems that our effort finally bears fruit but its not like everything has gone well.

How are you doing? Minister Cuber.

Hmm? OH! Prince Arnold! You have finally woken up from your hibernation!

A thin middle-aged man wearing glasses and a dirty lab coat saw me and started spouting something nonsensical.

He may not look anything like an Imperial Minister but hes our respectable Minister of Technology. That being said, he is in a special position where he is exempted from attending Fathers privy council. A strange person who spends most of the year holding up inside his room to do his research.

That is Cuber, the Minister of Technology.

I was not hibernating but well, Im awake now. Is the 6th Corp testing the prototype weapons?

Yes, YES! Exactly! It is the type-61 magic wand! It can produce spells from the fire magic system just by supplying it with magic power! It has enough power for interpersonal combat now Your Highness!

Seems so.

Saying so, I dexterously avoid the big tree and stare at the members of the 6th Imperial Knight Corp who just hit the prepared target with flame bullets.

They are all straddling on the falcons with black and white fur, the Divine Falcons.

They are currently manipulating the Divine Falcons which boast tremendous speed and make their way through the forest at low altitudes. Even though that feat alone is already amazing, the flame bullets they shot out hit exactly at the mark. Well, this is only a training exercise though.

They are all carrying a wand that looks like a spear at first glance. Thats probably the type-61 magic wand huh.

Its length is a little shorter than a normal long spear but the weight probably can not be measured at the same ratio. The Imperial Knights are all using it while fixing the wand to their belt. They probably can not support it with their arms alone.

So its unavoidable to increase its size huh.

Yes, that is exactly right! I couldnt downsize its internal structure any more than thisbut the Prime Minister gave me the suggestion that the 6th Imperial Knight Corp should be able to operate it!

Their performance is guaranteed but it is still a large magic wand. So he foregoes the inclusion of flying magic by letting the 6th Corp use it huh.

Aerial battles mostly consisted of close-range combat. If we can shoot the enemy from mid to long-range then we can secure a tremendous advantage.

The enemy had no choice but to shoot an arrow in return but what we are shooting at them is powerful magic. Moreover, its accuracy is not something to sneeze at.

I never thought that the already powerful 6th Corp can get even stronger. The fact that he implemented his kind of thing is probably because he planned to use the 6th Corp in real combat in the future.

However, it is certainly risky to make them use a weapon that is still under test operation on a real mission. The fact that he did not immediately suggest that we use this weapon right away is showing that the Prime Minister is being cautious as always.

We are researching a way to reduce its size to a level where it can be handled by a human riding on a horse at the moment but it is still very very difficult..However! Thats exactly why its worth doing!

I am happy that you are so enthusiastic about this. So? It seems that you have developed a weapon for me [Again] right?

Ah! Thats right! Thats it, Your Highness! This time I am confident about it!

You said that every time though.

I smiled bitterly at Cuber who looks like a child presenting a toy he is proud of.

Cuber has been devising weapons for someone who possesses magic power but no magical talent like me.

He has never been successful in his attempts so far. Mostly because the magic tool he prepared couldnt stand the magic power I pour into it.

Prince Al! This is it! This is the type-62 Magic Wand! Although it can not be miniaturized any further, it exceeds type-61 in all performances!

What are the drawbacks?

It consumes a large amount of magic power! However! If its Prince Al then that should not be a problem!

Saying so, Cuber leads me to the place he stored the type-62 to have me test firing it.

The size and shape of type-62 that was placed on the ground are not that much different from those of type-61. However, it has golden paint and looked like a luxurious version of the wands I saw earlier.

You never learned even after I break it each and every time huh.

It will be alright this time Your Highness!

Thats what you always say.

While muttering so, I pick up the type-62 with Cubers help.

It is quite heavy even when I fixed it to my belt.

His assistants support my body so I can maintain my posture but I will probably fall immediately if they let go.

It sure is heavy.is it alright if I shoot now?

Yes, Your Highness! Please pour your magic power into it!!

Cuber excitedly said so.

I poured magic power into it as I was told.

Then.

Ahhhhh

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!??????

No magic was fired from type-62 but instead, it broke in half.

As usual, Cuber rushed over with a sad crying voice.

He lifted the broken part up as if he was carrying his child and slowly muttered.

..rest in peace..

I see. The usual huh.

Damn it! Why is it a failure each and every time!

Cuber repeatedly punched the ground with regret.

The reason for this failure is simply its lack of endurance.

I am not good at controlling my magic power. No, I am not exactly bad at it either.

Suppose that the magic power required to activate modern magic and this magic wand is ten, I can hardly adjust my magic power to that level.

After all, the magic power I usually control is in the hundreds.

That being the case, most magic tools would end up like this.

Ancient magic requires magic power in the hundreds so I have no problem using it and since I am good at controlling magic power at such an amount, it is one of the reasons I am good at ancient magic.

For example, if the question is whether you can use ancient magic if you have enough magic power then the answer would be no.

Recover already. Its the same as usual right?

I am only being sad as usual!

Saying so, Cuber started dejectedly drawing circles on the ground.

He really is a strange person. Well, his skill is real though.

Minister Cuber. Can you make another one of this?

Just in case, I made two prototypes so I still have another one..

Then I will let Leo try it out. Im heading to the frontline you see.

WHOA!? In other words, Your Highness will be taking the 6th Corp right!? Together with the type-61!

That seems to be the case.

When I answered Cuber, an Imperial Knight gently landed beside me.

He is wearing the white mantle that only the imperial knights are permitted to wear. His mantle is special because it has delicate details sewn into it, the kind that only an Imperial Knight Captain can don.

Its been a long time. Captain Lambert. Sorry for the suddenness but I will have you accompany me to the frontline this time.

The Prime Minister has already contacted us, Your Highness. We have been looking forward to your arrival. The 6th Corp is ready to depart at any time.

Saying so, the Captain of the 6th Imperial Knight Corp, Lambert von Meier smiled.