The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 208



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Episode 208 66. Cataclysm (2)

3.

“It doesn’t seem like a problem we can solve on our own.”

Pale looked at his son, Charon, and sighed.

“I can only make a decision when my father returns.”

“Still, we need to start preparing in advance.”

“That’s right.”

Inside Pale’s office, there were six people gathered, including Caron, Pale, and Revelio.

Pale said, looking around at the others furtively.

“You could have come here separately to talk, but why did you come all in a group like this?”

Hugo, Leon, and Leo. That is, my nephews.

The nephews were all looking at Pale with serious expressions.

“We should also contribute to the family now. If the four of us work together like this, won’t our voice be stronger?”

“When the foundation is lacking, join forces. It’s a great way. Hugo. Do you agree?”

Hugo nodded with a weak smile at Pale’s question.

“I have received too much from Caron to refuse, Uncle.”

“You’ve really fallen for it.”

“… … That’s how it happened.”

“How could a smart guy make such a mistake… … .”

After receiving the dew of the world tree from Charon, Hugo had no choice but to side with Charon, crying and eating mustard.

If it weren’t for Charon, I would still be suffering from the aftereffects of the 7-star.

Caron smiled brightly at Pale.

“We have formed a new group called Unfilial Children. We have decided to join our voices in the future when there is an important agenda. I want you, Father, to know in advance.”

As soon as Halo returns to Qinghai, Charon and Leo’s coming of age ceremony will begin.

If the two of them visit the North Sea, they will also gain the right to participate in the family council.

“We can’t allow something like a marriage without the consent of both parties, like last time, to happen, right?”

“It sounds like you’re trying to exert influence over the family. I don’t think my brothers will just sit back and watch.”

“My uncles will just watch quietly. I told them that if they touch me, I will bite them.”

Caron smiled as he sat down in the chair opposite Pale, then glanced over at Revelio.

“It might not be a good idea to bring the prince along at a time like this.”

“You are right.”

Pale personally poured Rebellio a cup of tea.

It was herbal tea imported from the southern forests.

Rebellio took a sip of the herbal tea, then exhaled gently.

“It smells really good.”

“I am so glad that you are satisfied with the prince’s taste. Thanks to my son, I was able to import the elves.”

“I like elf tea too.”

“That’s certainly true.”

It was Revelio who had been with Poina since childhood.

It was natural that he was familiar with the elves’ tea.

Revelio put down the glass he was holding and slowly looked around at the people around him.

Then, his gaze met Leon’s.

Leon let out a small sigh as if he felt sorry while looking at Rebellio like that.

This is because she also realized why Revelio had come all the way to Cheonghae Castle.

“I’m sorry for being cold to you all this time, Your Highness.”

“No, Lady Leon. I was just an intruder.”

The Emperor’s life is running out.

The reason Rebellio did not return to the imperial palace but came to Qinghai Castle was purely for survival.

“I’ve heard that His Highness the Crown Prince has been on the move recently. I’ve been keeping tabs on the situation through my sources, but I didn’t know there was a reason for it.”

Information about the Emperor’s health is a confidential matter that must not be released outside the Imperial Court.

No matter how excellent the Duke’s information power was, he could not obtain accurate information.

Pale stroked his chin with his hand.

“His Highness the Crown Prince must be ready to seize power.”

“yes.”

“… … The timing is not good. While the imperial family is intensively searching for the lottery faction, they are also working on the succession process behind the scenes?”

“Maybe so.”

“It’s difficult.”

The current crown prince, Iorn, is not fond of the Duke of Reston.

That would be the case, since Ioren’s maternal family was the Marquis Diaz, a rival of the Duke of Reston.

If the Emperor dies in this state, it will be Crown Prince Iorun who will eventually ascend to the throne.

And it was certainly not good news for the Duke of Reston.

“Your Highness, as you know, in the end, it will be up to the head of the household to decide on this matter himself. The stakes are too high.”

The moment the Crown Prince ascends the throne, protecting Prince Revelio carries with it great risk.

Dealing with the crown prince and dealing with the emperor were two entirely different things.

Rebellio nodded as if he understood.

“Yes, I know.”

“Do you still expect us to protect the prince?”

Pale knew full well that what Revelio wanted was protection.

As soon as the coronation ceremony is over, the purge will begin.

It was not difficult to predict that the other princes who were competing for the throne would be purged without anyone knowing, and that Revelio would be the start of this purge.

Unlike other princes who had powerful relatives on their maternal side, Revelio had no background whatsoever.

“I should say this first.”

Rebellio continued speaking in a calm voice.

“What I ask of the Duke of Reston is not such a difficult request as making me emperor.”

Revelio’s eyes lit up.

“I just wish you could give me some time.”

Caron studied Revelio’s face.

He’s a smart guy. I don’t know what he’s thinking, but he’s not the type of guy to die easily.

“The Imperial Tower, and the Duke of Reston. If these two groups protect me, then His Majesty the King will probably not be able to do anything to me. Isn’t that right?”

Pale could understand why Revelio had only moved after Caron arrived.

From the beginning, Rebellio came to make a deal, not a favor.

And the person Rebellio wants to deal with is not the Duke of Reston.

The reason Rebellio came here is.

“It’ll be hard to get the support of the Magic Tower, right, Brother Revelio?”

“You can do it. It’s very convenient to have a capable younger sibling.”

“That is true as well.”

It was to make a deal with Caron Reston.

Caron looked at Revelio while drinking tea and spoke in a low voice.

“What you want is to survive, right?”

“for now.”

“If we can give strength to you from our dukedom and the magic tower… … His Highness the Crown Prince won’t be able to mess with you. But you know, brother. Are you satisfied with that?”

Before he knew it, a sincere smile appeared on Caron’s lips.

Pale knew that smile very well.

‘It looks like you’ve come up with something crazy.’

It was definitely the smile that Caron had before his accident.

Caron nodded as he placed his glass down on the table. Then he spoke in a quiet voice.

“Let’s go big. After all, you came here to sell your bloodline, so do you think you can do anything with us except protect us? We need to look higher.”

If you’re going to make a deal, you might as well make it bigger.

Caron said, raising the corners of his lips.

“I have a lot to give you, hyung. Didn’t you come to me knowing that?”

Then Revelio nodded with a bitter smile.

“What can my brother do for me?”

“I have a lot of capable friends.”

If done well, it seemed like a mutually beneficial deal. Caron looked at Revelio with a satisfied smile.

4.

A week after that.

The master of Cheonghae Castle has returned.

“Everyone, sit down.”

Halo gestured to his children. Then Tails and his three sons sat down on the chairs.

There was one more person in the headmaster’s office.

It was Caron.

“I received a report from Charon. His Majesty the Emperor has little time left?”

Pale nodded at those words.

“According to the Knights of the Order of Haerang who reside in the palace, the security of the palace is unprecedentedly tight.”

“Not good. What about Prince Revelio?”

“I am still staying in the VIP room.”

“If someone of royal blood were to be in Cheonghae Castle at a time like this, there would be great strife. Pale. You must not have been unaware of that. Is there a reason?”

The question was directed at Pale, but the answer came from Caron.

“May I answer for you, my lord?”

It’s an official position.

So Charon called Halo his patriarch, not his grandfather.

Then Halo nodded as if he had been waiting.

“Just give it a try.”

“Because we can’t just leave the royal family alone. We need one of our people among the powerful people in the royal family.”

“It’s probably for political reasons. Caron, you originally hated politics, didn’t you?”

“That doesn’t mean we should ignore it. Since the remnants of the evil emperor have been discovered, they may have already laid their hands on the imperial family.”

When a new emperor ascends the throne, the power structure changes.

The current crown prince, who has the Marquis Diaz as his patron, will certainly try to limit the influence of the Duke of Reston in the capital.

This means that there is a high possibility that the interests of the contractor will be infringed.

What if the Emperor’s minions have already infiltrated the Imperial Palace?

Caron had no intention of just sitting back and watching that happen.

So, Charon thought of empowering Revelio.

“The nobles of the capital already know that we are behind Prince Revelio. Even though the marriage has fallen through, no one can ignore Prince Revelio.”

“That’s all, my lord. Under the new emperor, we are practically nothing more than a puppet. Wouldn’t it be a great burden for us to protect the emperor’s younger brother, who is nothing more than a puppet?”

Crown Prince Iorn is different from the current emperor.

The current emperor was able to ascend to the throne only because Halo’s revolution was successful.

Because of this, the Emperor had no choice but to watch Halo’s every move for the rest of his life.

But the moment Crown Prince Iorn ascends to the throne, the tone of the imperial family will change.

He doesn’t fear the Duke as much as my father does.

Given the nature of power, he will eventually show his teeth to the Duke.

Therefore, a means to directly check the emperor was needed, and Charon believed that Revelio was suitable for that role.

“Tell me your plan.”

Halo nodded.

Then, as if he had been waiting, Charon began to explain.

“Elf, mermaid, dwarf, and even giant. I plan to have the foreign races that have ties to the Duke establish diplomatic relations with the Empire.”

All exchanges between the empire and the other races were cut off with the accession of the evil emperor.

It would be a great achievement if exchanges with other races were officially resumed.

Although these races cannot dominate the continent, their influence cannot be ignored.

“If the Empire and the other races were to establish diplomatic relations under the leadership of Prince Rebellio, wouldn’t that be a truly great achievement? It would probably be the best gift for the new Emperor’s coronation.”

“Let’s hand that ball over to Prince Revelio, that’s what I’m saying. What can we gain from him?”

“We will be able to legally plant our own people in the Imperial Household. If we emphasize the achievement of restoring diplomatic relations with other races, it will not be difficult to place Prince Revelio in the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire.”

“We can easily replace the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs at will. We could even put Prince Revelio in that position right now. But I don’t see why we should bother going through all that trouble.”

“If they were to be installed by force without any justification, the people of the empire would point fingers at the Duke of Reston. However, if the prince has made achievements and we emphasize those achievements, it is a different story.”

At those words, Halo stroked his chin with his hand and narrowed his eyebrows slightly.

“We will open a way for Prince Rebellio to survive, and plant our people in the royal family. We will also gain the support of the people… … . A businessman who has nothing to lose.”

“And eventually, the other races must begin to interact with the Empire. Only then will they be able to fight together in the future.”

“You are right.”

Smart.

Charon was not only looking at what was right in front of him, but also looking further into the distance.

The grandson was preparing for the war that would come someday.

The devil.

I really intend to set foot in that place filled with evil things.

Halo slowly turned his head and looked at his sons.

“Is there anyone who opposes Charon’s plan?”

Then Charon looked at his uncles and made a strange sound.

“Grrrrrr.”

Could that be a signal of some kind?

The two sons, who would normally have been nit-picking, shook their heads.

“doesn’t exist.”

“I think it’s a good plan.”

Surely Halo, Charon must have spoken to his sons separately while he was away.

‘On the surface, it seems like it’s for the Duke’s benefit, but he must have had something else in his back pocket.’

Halo was sure that Charon had something to gain from such a big deal.

Because this clever guy never does business at a loss.

But I decided to ask about it later, since it wasn’t a very important matter anyway.

So Halo nodded and said.

“Write a detailed plan in writing and submit it.”

Then Caron smiled at Pale.

“Father, did you hear that?”

“… … Phew.”

Caron was always the one who would pass on bothersome tasks like writing documents.

With that, the agenda regarding Revelio was concluded, and Halo moved straight to the next agenda.

“Given the circumstances, I can’t delay any longer.”

Halo looked at Charon and declared in a low voice.

“The reason I called you as soon as I got back was to begin the coming-of-age ceremony for Charon and Leo.”

Coming of age ceremony.

The most important ceremony for the Reston Dukes was about to begin.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house