The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 231



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Episode 231 74. If you speak kindly, you will receive kind words in return.

One.

Dekus, the capital of the empire.

Caron and his party passed through Deku’s checkpoint safely. The knights and elite soldiers of the Imperial Guard had no choice but to let Caron and his party go with stern expressions.

Because they had no authority to stop the prince.

“Did you see the expression?”

Leo muttered as he glanced back at the checkpoint. Then Leon nodded heavily.

“It didn’t seem like a welcoming look.”

The moment they discovered the Charon party, they contacted someone. By now, word of the arrival of Grand Duke Halo’s grandchildren had probably reached the Imperial Court.

But Caron’s expression was actually relaxed.

“There’s no way they’d welcome intruders. I expected that.”

Caron looked around with a smirk.

The atmosphere of the capital was completely different from the last time I came.

The number of citizens roaming the streets was noticeably reduced, and heavily armed troops were patrolling everywhere.

A situation no different from martial law.

The imperial family not only controlled the citizens of the capital, but also controlled information going outward.

Even if they are the royal family, it is impossible for them to commit such a thing without any justification.

“According to the information provided by Matap, newspapers run by nobles who follow the Marquis Diaz are criticizing the Duke of Reston every day.”

The power of the media cannot be ignored.

The media has a great influence on public sentiment due to its advanced communication skills and various propaganda media.

It is impossible to suppress public sentiment by force as in the old days.

Commoners are the ones who support the empire’s economy.

It now has an influence that is incomparable to that of the past.

That was precisely why the imperial family recognized the autonomy of Thebes.

“There’s a saying these days: The pen is mightier than the sword. I think that’s somewhat true.”

It’s a time I couldn’t even dream of in my previous life.

But Charon was not so closed-minded as to deny the changing times.

Although they still have status, they are no longer as absolute as they once were.

Public sentiment was important not only to the royal family but also to the nobles.

So Charon’s plan starts from that point.

“We can tolerate people insulting us, but we can’t tolerate people insulting our family.”

The first thing to do is to correct the outrageous media outlets.

We can justify the cause of the Reston family only by getting rid of the media outlets that are constantly raising the level of criticism.

Caron looked around at the group and smiled.

“The pen may be mightier than the sword, but it is not always mightier.”

Something ominous flickered in Charon’s eyes.

“You can just break a pen that’s broken. Right?”

“Are you really going to do it?”

“Make your opponent unpredictable. This is the basis of all tactics. Do you really think I’ll start raiding newspapers as soon as I get to the capital? And I’m in a really bad mood right now.”

“why.”

Caron answered Leo’s question as if it were a given.

“Incitement and fabrication are my roles. I can never hand them over to others.”

It was a truly Caron-like reason.

At those words, everyone in the group stuck out their tongues and shook their heads, and only Revelio smiled in satisfaction.

“Fight propaganda and fabrication with propaganda and fabrication… … An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Charon certainly knows the art of war.”

“Prince Revelio. This is just because that guy Caron has a bad personality.”

Hugo muttered with a half-given look on his face.

‘I don’t have to take responsibility anyway.’

When I came to the capital before, my grandfather asked me to take care of Caron himself, but this time, things are different.

As the eldest grandson of the family, Hugo understood his grandfather’s will better than anyone else.

‘Grandfather wants Charon to overturn the capital.’

There was no need to help. All I could do was just watch.

In that sense, this mission was quite easy. At least there was no need to suppress Charon, right?

“Brother Hugo. Do you remember my maternal grandfather’s house?”

“huh.”

“I’ll ask the others.”

“……you?”

“I told you. It’s my job to cause trouble in the capital. I’ll sneak a peek at the newspapers and come back, so go to your grandfather’s house and wait for me first.”

By now, word has probably spread that Grand Duke Halo’s grandchildren have arrived in the capital.

In times like these, you need to move boldly. At a very fast speed so that the other side cannot respond.

Caron looked around at his companions and said.

“If you wait at your grandfather’s house, he’ll come looking for you at the top of the tower. Do as we planned. If you get your brothers and sisters to pay attention, I’ll set fire to everything. Easy, right?”

The expression “setting fire” is obviously a metaphor.

But Hugo thought that if it was Caron, he might really start a fire.

“Caron. Crime… is… not allowed?”

Then Charon smiled brightly and nodded.

“Don’t worry, there won’t be any evidence. If there’s no evidence, it’s not a crime, right?”

“You crazy bastard, even a perfect crime is a crime!”

“Anyway, you guys go first. Oh, but you still need an alibi… … . Let’s do this.”

Slurp.

Charon soon disappeared into the shadows, and soon another Charon appeared within it.

A clone created with the power of a doppelganger.

The clone spoke in the exact same voice as Charon.

“This clone lasts for 30 minutes. Pass through as many crowded places as possible. The more witnesses there are, the more perfect your alibi will be. Okay, I’ll go first.”

Everyone except Leo could not help but be bewildered by Charon’s new ability.

Leon poked Leo’s side with his finger.

“… … What the heck is this?”

Then Leo sighed and shook his head.

“It’s a long way, if you will. On the way to the North Sea, Charon absorbed his doppelganger.”

Hugo and Leon’s expressions distorted at the thought that there might be more than one Charon.

“It’s a disaster.”

“It’s a real disaster.”

Among the group, only Revelio showed interest in Charon’s clone.

“Did you absorb the doppelganger’s abilities? Huh. It wouldn’t be strange if this was the real Caron… … .”

The moment Rebellio was about to place his hand on Caron’s body with a curious expression.

Taaak.

Charon’s clone struck Revelio on the back.

“Brother Rebellio, do you want to die? Where is the man who put his hands on my body?”

“Kekekekeke.”

“Everyone, stop doing other things and move quickly. And wave to the guards watching us over there.”

They walked diligently towards the mansion of Charon’s maternal grandfather, Gail.

2.

This is the headquarters of the Imperial Newspaper, known as the best newspaper in the empire.

The Imperial Newspaper’s headquarters was located in the most bustling area of ​​the capital. The building was much taller and more splendid than the surrounding buildings, showing just how great the Imperial Newspaper’s influence was.

“Phew.”

The newspaper’s president, Okta, was looking down at the capital through the window.

Since the president’s office was located on the 7th floor, the view of the downtown area was visible at a glance.

Although it should have been a bustling downtown area bustling with people, the streets were so deserted. It felt like a war had broken out.

In a way, it was natural.

Because rumors were spreading that the emperor might pass away.

But that wasn’t what Okta was worried about.

This is because it was the imperial newspaper that first reported that the Emperor’s health was deteriorating and that he might soon die.

Knock knock.

As Okta was looking down at the capital with a serious expression, someone knocked on the door of the president’s office.

“Come in.”

After a while, a secretary dressed neatly in a suit came into the president’s office.

The secretary bowed politely and spoke in a cautious voice.

“president.”

“Has there been any communication from the Imperial Family? Have they dispatched Imperial Guards?”

Okta asked urgently, but the secretary shook her head with a gloomy expression.

“The royal family simply repeats that we must wait.”

“……under.”

“The Marquis Diaz said he would dispatch the Marquis’ knights, so please wait a moment. Even if they are the Duke of Reston, they will not be able to move recklessly in this atmosphere.”

Okta couldn’t help but frown at the secretary’s words.

What the secretary said wasn’t entirely wrong.

The nobles are a people who value honor. They would not act rashly when rumors of a rebellion were circulating.

Especially if it’s Caron Reston, the so-called young hero?

Judging from the fact that he was called a hero at a young age, he must have a strong desire for honor.

I’ve never actually met one, but people who are called heroes usually move cautiously.

But there was a need to prepare for contingencies.

“We need to strengthen the security of the headquarters. Have you found out anything about the mercenary group staying in the capital?”

“Yes. I’ve made contact with two mercenary groups that possess gold. If you match the price, I think I can sign a contract right away.”

“They’re like money ghosts. But given the circumstances, there’s nothing I can do.”

Although there was only the sound of money going out here and there, Okta was willing to open the safe with a generous heart.

Money is just a means.

“I just need to finish this job well.”

The moment Crown Prince Iorn ascends to the throne, he will be given ample compensation.

Power, fame.

Once you get those two things, the money will follow.

“Make contracts with the two mercenary groups right away. The Duke of Reston won’t move easily, but there’s a just in case.”

It’s always a good idea to take out insurance in advance.

The secretary nodded at Okta’s words.

“Okay, then I will proceed with the contract right away.”

“Hurry up.”

The secretary nodded and quickly left the president’s office, and Okta turned his head again to look out the window.

The sky was covered with dark clouds.

“It’s a bad day.”

Was it a representation of the chaotic atmosphere of the capital? It seemed as if rain would pour down at any moment.

It was at that time that Okta was looking out the window with a troubled expression.

Knock knock.

Someone knocked on the door again, and the voice of the secretary from just now was heard on the other side.

“Yes, sir.”

“What happened…….”

The moment when Okta turned around in annoyance.

Kwaaaaaaaang-!

The luxurious door was completely shattered, sending up a cloud of dust. And a moment later, a young voice rang out from within the dust.

“The pen is mightier than the sword. I love that saying.”

Soon a young man appeared with strange words.

Blonde hair and blue eyes.

The young man was smiling brightly, holding a dark blue sword in his right hand.

Okta immediately realized the young man’s identity.

“… …Caron Reston.”

It was a sure thing.

The youngest grandson of Grand Duke Halo.

The young hero of the empire.

Caron Reston, that was the man.

“My father said so. We should not ignore the power of the press. The power to sway public opinion comes from the pen… … I think the same as my father.”

There was something sinister flickering in Caron’s eyes. The moment Octa met those eyes, he realized that Caron Reston was not like the rumors he had heard.

Young hero?

Someone who values ​​honor?

‘no.’

Not like that.

Okta had met many people while working in this field. That was why he knew better than anyone else what kind of people had those eyes.

Crazy guy.

That guy is also completely crazy.

Judging from the fact that he barged in here as soon as he arrived in the capital, he was a crazy guy who didn’t care about what other people thought.

Okta put his hands under the desk with a trembling expression.

This was because a magic circle capable of sending an emergency signal was engraved on the bottom of the desk.

‘I must relay this news to the royal family and the Marquis of Diaz… … .’

But right then.

Crunch-!

Charon’s sword flashed, and the table split in half.

Gulp.

Blood flowed down from Okta’s right arm. It was the hand he had been trying to bring to the magic circle.

“What’s the rush? I came today to report.”

“… … What kind of report… … .”

Caron approached Octa with a smile.

“It turns out that the youngest grandson of the so-called hero Grand Duke Halo is actually a great loser.”

“……yes?”

“Octa Lingard. 53 years old this year. Has a son who attends the Imperial Academy and a daughter who is about to enroll. Is that right?”

“Are you threatening me right now?”

At those words, Caron raised the corners of his mouth even more vilely.

“answer.”

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