How to Live as a Tyrant’s Spoiled Brat Chapter 93

How to live as a tyrant’s spoiled brat Episode 93

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When the heavy snow began to melt and freeze repeatedly and then stop freezing again, I went back to the old slums.

Now, on that street where the blood and stains of the past can no longer be found even in the shade.

“Are you here?”

“Yeah. Why did you call?”

Building in front of the square, 6th floor.

Cornell was in a place where only the rulers of the streets could sit.

He cut his auburn hair into a short bob cut along his jawline, and I think it was a good choice because his once clever look turned into a slightly cute one.

“I thought I should say thank you at least once.”

“You want me to go to the Grand Duke for that? There’s no need. Cornell, you’re a candidate who hasn’t even been elected yet. You don’t know about war and elections until they’re over. When you’re elected, then say hello. I’ll congratulate you.”

“If I get elected, will I be the youngest?”

“He will be the youngest member of parliament elected through election.”

“There are also members of the National Assembly who are not elected… … Ah. Now that I think about it, there are a lot more of them.”

About 200 seats are elected, 100 seats are given to representatives sent by the governors of the imperial lands outside the capital, 100 seats are given to priests of the Gwangmyeong Church, and 100 seats are given to noble families of the court through inheritance.

“If you were the Emperor, do you think you would create a situation where commoners can easily speak up?”

“Isn’t that what this parliament was created for?”

“Yes, that’s right. But there are other uses.”

“What is it?”

“When there is no parliament, the common people have no choice but to take to the streets to make their voices heard. Then the imperial response is ultimately one of three: appease, suppress, or listen.”

“But isn’t there a limit to appeasing them? In the end, it will either be suppressed or given in.”

In the end, appeasing someone means enduring it.

There is a limit to what a person can endure.

“The demands of the common people were not always easy to meet. However, they were not unreasonable demands that required suppression. So, if something happened that was enough to bring people to the streets, it was safe to assume that they would be met.”

Even if the royal family has to go a little crazy.

“But if there is a parliament… … .”

“Go to the National Assembly and talk. That way, you can relax and focus in the middle. If you go to the National Assembly, hundreds of people will come with their own agendas. That won’t happen, but even if you deal with a hundred every day, the agendas will pile up.”

Cornell let out a sigh mixed with a bitter smile.

“If we delay like that, the voices of the commoners who have neither time nor money will eventually die down, and nothing will change. If the knights are the sword of the imperial family, is the parliament the shield?”

I smiled brightly and nodded.

As expected, you are so smart.

I can’t believe you understood this.

“That’s right. Besides, there are a hundred clergy and nobles each. If there’s an urgent matter, we can support each other.”

Cornell narrowed his gun-sensitive eyes.

“But our commoner members are scattered one by one. Their interests are different. The representatives from the Governor-General’s Territory would also like to side with the nobles rather than us.”

“Yes. I don’t know what you want to do, but whatever it is, it’s going to be a tough fight.”

“I thought it would all be over once I got elected, but it’s only just beginning.”

I nodded.

Cornell said with a faint smile.

“It’s funny to say that even though he hasn’t been elected yet.”

“That is true.”

As I was about to turn back, Cornell reached for his cane.

“Don’t come out. It’s still windy.”

“No, that’s not it.”

“huh?”

“I didn’t plan on saying thank you in person today.”

I shook my head.

“If you say you have a way of making money, isn’t it donations, fundraising, or the church budget? I like bribes, but I’m not poor enough to accept such money.”

Cornell clicked his tongue.

“It’s not money. I’m busy spending money right now. Each construction project costs a lot of money. I might starve to death in the spring.”

I answered with a hearty laugh.

“There has to be an election before that.”

“How can you say such things?!”

“Didn’t you think about it too?”

“I can’t just think good thoughts. I just try to do good things.”

I followed her down to the third floor, where the executives and combatants serving Amon were gathered.

He must have prayed and trained hard, because his eyes were bright even in the dark.

“Mr. Cornell. This way.”

In one corner of the room was an iron cage with several people chained up inside.

“What are you doing to them?”

I asked in a very angry voice.

“Why didn’t you kill him?”

Because I could feel the erosion without even looking at it.

Cornell turned and spoke to me.

“Your Majesty, please calm down. I was planning to show you and then put on makeup right away.”

I reaffirmed the energy I felt from people.

My skin was so numb that I found myself touching my arms without realizing it.

“Yes. That’s what we should do. At this rate, we might soon lose our human form. Any officers or agents who have been in this room for a long time should pray for an extra hour a day, even for several days.”

“All right.”

Cornell nodded and continued.

“Alsen said that I joined hands with the eroders. It seems that his words were not without basis.”

“What does that mean?”

“Do you remember that large reagent workshop that received subcontracts from the workshop and supplied them to the ivory tower?”

I looked out the window for a moment at the tall building.

“I remember. You said you were processing some cave moss.”

“These are the people who were working in that workshop. The union helped them find jobs. They were secretly stealing the finished products and sending them somewhere.”

Cornell continued speaking clearly.

“You must have been in quite a difficult situation as the union leader. Are you okay now?”

I digressed for a moment, and Cornell responded, seeming slightly embarrassed.

“Your Majesty has taken care of everything. From that day on, no one has been able to tell me anything about erosion.”

“Okay. Go ahead.”

“I found out the address of somewhere.”

I smiled contentedly.

I felt my pupils change vertically, as if I had unknowingly increased my strength.

The officers and combat crews were seen tensely stiffening.

“Well done.”

“This is a gift of gratitude from me. Please take this to church.”

There was a strong determination in Cornell’s eyes not to be indebted.

I smiled faintly, seeing his intention not to be subordinate to me.

“Then wouldn’t it be better for you to go? We’ll need more food when spring comes.”

“Even though it is a voluntary report, I don’t think it would be a good idea to reveal that something like this happened within my jurisdiction. But aren’t you Your Highness the Grand Duke? I’m sure you can meet with the higher-ups and handle it in secret. And at the same time, receive the gratitude of the church’s higher-ups.”

I was desperate for an excuse to get closer to the Black Saint.

I smiled and took the paper bag she gave me.

“I will accept it gratefully.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. And they… … .”

“It can’t be fixed now. At that level, even if you receive purification, you’ll either die or just breathe for the rest of your life.”

Cornell let out a small sigh.

It was a look of utter regret.

As long as you look at a person’s death like that, I can continue to leave this street to you.

“All right.”

“Okay. Let’s meet again when I get elected.”

* * *

Today, too, warm sunlight poured into Jaylilis’ office.

I don’t know if it’s the blessing or surveillance of the God of Light, but if I had to tell others, I would always say it was a blessing.

The office had a higher ceiling than the other buildings.

Of course, it was nothing compared to the audience room on the lower floor, where the pillars alone were over 20 meters high, but it was still a height that made you look up at the ceiling.

Looking at the colorful glass windows with ornate patterns rising 5 meters above her back, I felt like I was in the emperor’s aura.

“It’s a good day.”

Jaylilith smiled brightly as she signed a piece of paper and handed it to the administrator.

She was dressed in a fiery red dress, and unlike usual, instead of wearing a knuckle ring, she wore a bracelet made of ruby and gold.

“What important decision have you just made?”

I bowed my head politely and asked.

“I have decided to send knights and administrators to the territories of Count Dorcaisis and Count Antares to facilitate their reconciliation in accordance with my wishes.”

Jaylilith said, her golden eyes narrowing like crescent moons.

The sunlight brushed past her long eyelashes and disappeared.

It’s a reconciliation arrangement.

It felt like a time gap, considering that she had welcomed the new year and spring on the battlefield before her return.

Well, if you get the first button right, everything will go smoothly.

If we continue to try hard like this, won’t the bloodshed end up with only a purge rather than a war?

As 10 years pass by and 20 years pass by, the number of voices calling Jaylilith a tyrant will decrease.

“It has been said since ancient times that peace is better than war, no matter how expensive, dirty, or annoying it may be. Both earls will accept Your Majesty’s wise decision.”

I said in a voice that was even brighter.

Jaylilith said with a slight sneer.

“This is a chance to use the two new scrolls developed by the Grand Duke of Sereraji in actual combat.”

“yes?!”

I opened my eyes wide in shock.

“When Count Dorkaisis and Count Antares arrive at the meeting place, my loyal Qing Knights will decapitate them both.”

“What do you mean?”

“Since they are both wearing armor engraved with sorcery circuits, we can see if the scrolls engraved with lightning diffusion magic and lightning penetration magic are doing their job.”

“Please reconsider!”

Jaylilith shook her head.

The smile on his lips twitched sadistically.

“The Emperor and the Imperial Family have waited long enough. The two counts have mines on the border of their territories where rare minerals are mined. During the previous emperor’s reign, the Imperial Family signed an exclusive purchase contract and provided 15,000 gold coins as investment for joint development, but they still do not even think about joining forces to mine and are only fighting.”

“ah.”

He gave them gold coins to encourage them to develop together without fighting.

“Besides, it’s already been thirty years since they asked for additional money to develop the mine. Do you understand, Grand Duke Valen? Thirty years.”

The angry emperor’s roar echoed throughout the office.

“The gold coins were created with the blood, sweat, and tears of my people, but those two guys have been squandering the blood, sweat, and tears of my people for 30 years. I can’t just sit by and watch this happen, and I can’t let that mine go to waste like this.”

It’s surprising that the emperor left it alone for 30 years.

Then you should die.

“God, you have been talking without knowing anything. Please send me as the vanguard!”

Jaylilith clicked her tongue and shook her head.

“Yes. I knew the Archduke would understand.”

“You don’t plan on killing me and ending it, do you?”

“Of course. Fortunately, the two counts have an eldest daughter and eldest son, so if we marry them, joint development will proceed. Their successors will inherit both counties, so there will be no problems from then on.”

As expected, it was a reasonable decision for Jayliless.

Of course the two counts will die, but after fighting for 30 years, isn’t it time for them to die now?

“You are wise.”

“So why did the Archduke ask for an audience with me?”

“A while ago in the slums… … .”

It focused more on the erosion issues at the end than on the work with Cornell.

Because the problems of the royal family and the church weren’t something I could handle on my own.

“The invaders were sending a package somewhere? Where is it?”

I handed over a paper envelope, and Jaylilith clicked her tongue as she read the documents inside.

“If it’s a coincidence, then it is a coincidence. It’s on the border between Count Dorkaisis and Count Antares.”

“Yes? So you’re saying that this reagent flowed into the mine?”

“No. The mine is at the eastern end of the border, and this area is at the western end of the border. I don’t know what’s there. I’m satisfied if I can show a little kindness to the church.”

“Yes. I will simply aim to become acquainted with the saint. Judging by the distance… I think I will be able to return before fall.”

The church did not use wyverns, so it was common for administration to take years.

“Autumn? Are you planning on leaving the capital until autumn?”

Jaylilith frowned as if to tell him not to talk nonsense, then wrote something on a piece of high-quality paper next to her and signed it.

“Archduke Valencian.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Take it. I give you a wyvern as a gift. Come back within a month, no matter what happens.”

I could tell from her voice that I had no right to refuse.

“If that is your order, I will gladly.”

I took the paper.

My eyes darkened as I thought about persuading the saint and those around him.

The church has a firm grip on local administration, so you probably know where this is.

It would be nice if it was a place that was a little less dangerous.

* * *

Bishop Hong Argos frowned when he heard the location.

“Yes. I know that place well. It’s a monastery.”

monastery?

Why do the eroders send reagents to the monastery?