Margrave’s Bastard Son was The Emperor Chapter 88

Episode 88. A lifetime of speaking

Mariv didn’t seem surprised by Gail’s sudden visit. He had a guess, so it was just a resolute but unwelcome reaction.

“What’s going on? “There’s no way I took a wrong turn.”

“What kind of idiot told a servant to report his presence and got it wrong?”

Mariv, who had been keeping her eyes on the documents, finally raised her head. As always, Gale’s blue eyes were shining like an animal. The shoulders of the servant who was standing behind announcing Gale’s entrance shrank.

“I’m busy, so just get to the point.”

“Have you decided what to do with Sir Ian?”

“That’s a really interesting thing to say. What will Ian do? What does that have to do with me?”

Gail leaned against the sofa and lay down without permission. Then he crossed his legs in an arrogant manner and glared at his half-brother.

“Even the lowest clerk has noticed that my brother has decided to support that lowly person. “He shouldn’t pretend like he doesn’t know.”

Otherwise, there is no way I would give Ian the position of lord. There were dozens or hundreds of people farting loudly to wait in line for him. What a title to a guy who pushed those things away and has never even seen his face.

“so?”

“When he comes up to the center, it would be best if he were to accompany Moline and his group entirely.”

“You speak quite harshly. “Does that sound like a threat to my ears?”

“It can’t be. It looks like your brother would like to hear that. Once Ian is crowned, he will be transferred to the Ministry of Magic. “You know what that means.”

“iced coffee. know. “Doesn’t this mean that you will come under the rule of your lover Wesley?”

It was a kind of warning that if Moline and the group came up dead, Ian would too, without any rat or bird knowing. It was a completely useless warning unless Marib fully recognized Ian as her own person.

Mariv took off her glasses and lightly pressed the bridge of her nose. And she smiled as if she was having fun.

“It’s a bit surprising. Gail, I can’t believe you care so much about Moline and the group. “To be honest, I didn’t really think about it, but I’m also interested.”

I have to kill her, Mariv decided as soon as she said that. Actually, I wasn’t paying attention. Not only because he was busy with his duties, but also because Moline and his group were not that important people in the imperial palace. But wouldn’t things be different if Gayle appeared like that?

“You’d better put it aside.”

“why?”

“I just came back from my father’s palace.”

Gale was about to turn his horse’s head and visit the emperor’s palace first. The name of his father. Mariv furrowed her eyebrows reflexively. Always, without exception, whenever the Emperor and Gale met, something unpleasant happened to Marib in some way.

‘Like right now.’

“You probably know that there is discussion about the appointment of Supreme Court justices at the New Year’s party.”

Of course. While the Ministry of Magic and parts of the executive branch were the main axis of Gael, the judiciary and legislative branches supported Mariv. The Supreme Court Justice was the head of the judiciary and the fourth highest authority in the imperial palace, excluding members of the royal family.

“I don’t know what you want to say.”

“I don’t know if you’ve seen the list of potions recently developed by the Ministry of Magic. It’s called Sildam potion, and it’s made by extracting abilities that are mainly found in gypsies. If you drink it, it will allow you to speak only the truth.”

Mariv, who had been sitting all this time, finally stood up.

“Gale, you… … .”

“As a pilot, I asked what it would be like to use it during Supreme Court hearings, and he said it would be great. “There are so many lies fluttering with the snake’s tongue, so it would be interesting to see the oath and oath of faith being read.”

Distinguishing between truth and lies is not the problem in itself. The problem was that the department that made it was the Ministry of Magic. Who knows whether they will tell the truth but end up telling only lies, or whether they will declare it according to the manufacturer’s will?

Ideally, it is a necessary potion for the empire, but it is premature. At the very least, it was clear that the Ministry of Magic would proceed with any impure intentions.

“It looks like they have set their sights on Lord Halot to be the Chief Justice, and if that’s what they want to do, it would be a good idea to have Moline and company attend the New Year’s party. Otherwise, you will have to look for other talent.”

“game. What you are doing is causing the empire to retreat. “You really don’t know that?”

“yes. I don’t know. Fire is dangerous, but it is absolutely necessary for its purpose. The same goes for the silty potion. There will be a lot of confusion in the beginning, but over time, its value will definitely solidify. “Perhaps, Sir Helot stands at the beginning of the chaos.”

As Gail raised the corners of her mouth, Mariv was overcome with the urge to throw everything she could get her hands on. What is more problematic than other provocations is that the ‘Ministry of Magic’ is involved. Because it was such a unique and independent department, there was no means of keeping them in check.

‘Even if the potion is made like garbage, there is no way to check it. shit. Gale, this bastard, really everything… … .’

Mariv and Gale’s expressions were always inversely proportional. If one person laughs, the other person’s impression is bound to get crumpled. Mariv swallowed her sigh, keeping her composure.

“Do you think it will pass?”

“Some ministers may be a bit reluctant. For one reason or another.”

There will be people like Marib who point out fundamental problems, or there will be people who oppose it because they don’t want their dark intentions revealed.

“But overall decisions regarding checks on the judiciary will be made by the executive branch. “It means that my father’s opinion is the most important.”

I hate to admit it, but the Emperor’s heart was always biased towards Gale rather than Mariv. This is a phenomenon created by the imbalance of love that has continued since the mother.

“That’s funny. “Aren’t you the one who will be in the most trouble if you drink that potion?”

“Me? hmm. Do you think so? “I thought your brother would be more embarrassed.”

Mariv felt speechless at Gail’s sly reply. Since he had Wesley, the head of the Ministry of Magic, he was naturally confident.

“Anyway, I hope you think well.”

“Why don’t you stop pretending to give me a choice? “Whether you kill Moline or not, Helot will have to take a potion full of intentions at the hearing anyway.”

If that’s the case, it would be better to just kill Moline. As for the potion-related matter, since we have some time, wouldn’t it be a good idea to find a solution as best we can?

Gale chuckled as he put on his coat.

“This is why my brother and I are so different, even though we are different.”

“… what?”

“If you were my brother, you would do that. “Regardless of who Helot is, if he wants to do it, he will do it.”

Haylot was a man whose work ability, external reputation, and achievements were rare. It was not in his best interest to beat such a person for retaliation. When he had Bariel’s future in mind.

“I don’t like that kind of thinking of my brother. Maybe it’s because we were given everything at birth, but we don’t know how to waste it. “Not people or anything.”

“Shut up! “What do you know!”

Mariv couldn’t bear to hear Gail’s words and screamed. She was given everything from birth? You have to be careful to listen to nonsense, that guy has an open mouth… … .

“Then let’s go first. “I hope no bad news comes.”

Quang.

Gail just left Mariv’s office. At the same time, the aide entered inside, and found Marib with her head down and her head down.

“Sir, are you okay?”

“… That’s it.”

Judging by Gale’s actions, it seems like an additional investigation team could be dispatched if Moline dies. Mariv instructed, gritting her molars.

“Convene a general meeting immediately.”

“yes. All right.”

The aide placed the letter from the frontier in the corner of the desk and then turned around and left. It was a pile of reports that kept coming to Romandro. The question about Molin’s disposition was repeatedly posted, but Mariv could only reply with ‘on hold’.

‘shit.’

Deep wrinkles appeared between Mariv’s fair eyebrows. I feel like I want to stick a sword into Gale’s throat right now.

* * *

“why. Does Moline still bother you? “Because it’s only underground, I sometimes forget it’s there.”

At Romandro’s words, Ian shook his head and said no. I was just assessing the situation in which the administrator could not decide what to do.

‘Apparently, an order was given from the Gael side to hold off because some duke came in, but this is surprising. In other words, doesn’t that mean that Gale is trying his best to save Molin?’

Was Molin really that important? I do not know. He was in charge of Bratz, but now he seems to have been pushed out of the administration, and although he was very loyal, he was too old and had many limitations in performing his overall duties.

Either Molly has hidden values, or Gail is the type of person who takes care of only one member of her family, or… … .

‘Are you in Brac?’

Among the many, many changes, why it has to be Bratz. Ian suddenly realized something he had overlooked. It was a guess that behind-the-scenes work was being done to establish troop deployment bases in other frontiers as well. But there is no way to know.

‘There doesn’t seem to be any response from Merelov.’

It seemed that the only guest from the center was Romandro, who had been there for a long time. While Ian was thinking deeply, he arrived at the living room where Mrs. Lien was.

“ma’am?”

“Oh, is work finished?”

She was half-lying on the sofa, looking as if she was bored and aching. Her hair is a little disheveled, and I don’t know if it’s her posture or the Count’s doing.

“no. “We are still moving it.”

“If you keep doing this, you’re going to threaten me.”

“If you want, I can take you on a tour of the manor.”

“If I do that, my husband will be a mess again, so I respectfully decline.”

The wife blew on her fingernails and mumbled great plans for the future.

“You better start counting the days from today. “Because in a month from now, you can meet what you’ve been looking forward to.”

“A month later? “What are you talking about?”

“Oh, honey.”

Mrs. Lien greeted her husband with a bright smile and a nonchalant expression.

Count Merelov glanced suspiciously between Ian and his wife. Not only was I concerned about a young man around my wife’s age, but Ian was objectively one of the handsome men. This means that the conditions are just right for Count Merelov to get on his nerves.

“Gula cultivation will be possible in a month. That’s what I was saying. Are you done? “I’m really tired and I can’t wait any longer.”

One month later. It was clearly the time when the side effects of hallucinogenic sleeping pills began to appear. The day the Count died in his sleep. Ian sensed what his wife meant, but he nodded, pretending not to notice.

“Looking at it earlier, it seems like it’s still far away.”

“Ah, Sir Ian. If nothing else, I just received a call from Hyman Bank in Merelov.”

“yes. “Please speak.”

“Recently, there has been an infestation of bandits from other regions, and I don’t know if you know, but they say it is very difficult to cross the mountain range as winter approaches.”

“So?”

Huh? It’s very suspicious that they’re making a fuss about this. Roman Dro snorted loudly and got ready to face him at any moment.

“I’m out of check paper, so I’d like you to postpone the payment processing date by just one day.”

“No, Count. If you do this, you will be in trouble. “The ink on the contract hasn’t even dried.”

“Then, are you going to come to our estate and transport the remaining gold coins to the wagon?”

The remaining 2,500 gold coins. I went through so much trouble with 1,000, but I can’t believe I had to move 2,500 again. As Romandro flinched, Ian took the lead.

“But, Count. This is clearly a violation of contract. We were expecting payment by check, and wasn’t this stated in the contract? “I will pay the remainder in an agreed upon manner.”

“Hmm. So, I am asking for your understanding.”

“I don’t want to make a losing deal.”

Count Merelov frowned at Ian’s words. I tried to just ignore it, but it was because Ian was tougher than I thought. He turned to his wife and said:

“ma’am. Instead of doing that, put up what you bet on that body as collateral. Necklaces, earrings, rings. “I guess that’s roughly enough.”

The wife barely suppressed a laugh at the count’s sudden command. What should I do? If I’m going to crack it, I’m going to crack it. She took off her jewelry one by one from her body and placed them on her table.

‘uh?’

And then, a ring caught Ian’s attention. It was a ring worn on the wife’s left index finger… The jewel looked very familiar.

‘Is that a pumpkin? or not… … .’

Jewelry like the necklace found in Ian’s flower pot?

He walked right up and picked up the ring.

fantasy,