Emperor Of Steel

Chapter 316: Gigant Development 5

Chapter 316: Gigant Development 5

"Master, Henry has just sent a quick list and works from the Hydra, urgently!"

"Urgently?"

Sebastian handed Luke the message he had received from Henry.

Luke, who read the full information with a serious expression, soon smiled.

"The nobles have asked for a hearing? They must have noticed the intervention of the Imperial in the civil war of the Holy Empire."

Moreover, it said that they had a strong witness.

And according to Henry, it was likely to be sooner or later for Hydra to be ordered to assassinate the witness.

‘Being a witness… did the Aslan who appeared here wasn’t a fake one but the real one?’

From Luke’s point of view, no situation was unfortunate.

It was a great way for the nobles to go and put pressure on the Emperor.

Luke was still under concern on when he was supposed to use the evidence that he had secured in the Konrad kingdom to encourage the nobles.

"Master, what are we to do?"

"For now, the order I gave about taking down the lower-ranked commanders and the Expert knights of the Central Army. And, sooner or later I will head there, till then…"

Luke gave detailed instructions to Sebastian.

He kept tapping his finger thinking if the idea was a good one or not.

‘Huh. Both the factions will be able to fight with a lot of reliability.’

Three years ago, Luke failed to initiate a fight between the nobles and the emperor.

At that moment of extreme situations, the Emperor made concessions and great compromises.

‘This time, I need to make sure to clearly divide both the factions from not letting that happen.’

With a sneaky smile, Luke sent out instructions along with the ones he remembered.

Shortly after, Sebastian went out taking all his orders, Luke called for Hudson, the head of Argos, the Information Organization of Rakan.

"The noblemen have just filed a hearing, are you aware of that?" Asked Luke.

"Something like that, I was just about to report it to the Lord. How did Lord come to know…?"

"That is because I have a separate source of information."

Luke didn’t reveal the fact that he knew someone from Hydra and the Imperial Intelligence agency. To explain about that, he would have to give out the information about his demons, which could turn troublesome.

Which was why he gave out a rough answer, but Hudson didn’t seem to find it suspicious.

‘Did he use the other Information guilds? Maybe the one through the Holy Empire…’

Hudson realized that the second one’s possibility was higher due to Luke’s

No, without any confusion he was definite about it.

"Well, because of that, the merchants of the nation are busy. With the purchases of grains, food, salt, iron and magic stones, and other strategic items, the prices are hitting the sky."

"Are they expecting a civil war to happen?" Asked Luke.

"Yes. Because of that people are very flustered."

Food and salt are very important items of everyday life."

Moreover, thanks to the war items, the other product prices were jumping high too.

"We don’t care if they fight or not, but we will have to manage our strategic supplies well, just in case, for the estates’ suture." Advised Hudson.

"Well, I understand what the Lord is talking about. I’d like to discuss this matter with other retainers and our new financial officer, Bentley."

Even if the noblemen failed to put pressure on the Emperor at the hearing, the relationship between the two sides would still take an irreversible blow.

If not, Luke would take an aggressive route.

‘The civil war happening is definite. I don’t know who is going to win, but the powerful Baroque Empire will not be able to return back to its old glory and fame.’

It could only be known because Luke had a very close look at the Holy Empire civil war.

Although Reina was quickly reforming the policies, the overall power of the Holy Empire was comparatively less than before the rise of the Civil war.

The rebellion ended earlier than expected, so it was a great thing, our Reina would have been in much deeper trouble than now.

‘And if there will be any powerful lords who decide to act like me in this war, then we are all going to see a new age coming up.’

The collapse of the Baroque Empire.

From Luke’s standpoint, it could be stated as revenge by liquidating the remnants left by the past enemy, Duke Baroque.

Of course, not all of his plan ends there. New enemies were bound to rise in the most difficult times.

So, as Hudson said, it was better to have a good managing of the materials and other needed things.

"I need to let Kirillov know in a different meeting. Ah right, and.."

Luke, who forgot something, quickly asked Hudson another question.

"Has there been no word of Erwin yet?"

"Yes, since she visited an agent at Bless the other day and Sir Victor, all acts have been hidden. It has been presumed that there could have been a serious problem with the fairies."

"Although I haven’t seen Kurgon these days, there have been a lot of complaints."

The other day, Luke had visited the Red Hammer tribe because of the steel production for his exclusive Gigant.

At that time, Kurgon seemed to be very drunk.

And it was heard that an elder from another dwarf tribe had met and they ended up having a huge fight.

Not knowing that Luke was around, Kurgon threw the beer bottle.

"Bloody bastards! You don’t know what is going to happen if you anger them more!"

That was what Kurgon said.

Although it was a dwarf accent, Luke was able to understand to a little extent.

At any rate, Luke could see that the fairies were up to something, and some of them like Kurgon were worried about it.

‘What are you all planning? Considering that they opened the Spirit World’s door with the help of Reina…’

There was only one guess, however, Luke wasn’t sure.

Luke decided to find out more about it, seeing how the fairies would work in the future.



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Chapter 318: The Baroque Imperial’s Tragedy 2</h3><p>The day after Nanda treated him.</p><p>As always, Rudolf was receiving the reports on general affairs of the empire.</p><p>"Your Majesty, there was a small fire in a small denomination shrine in the capital yesterday."</p><p>At the report from Voltas, Rudolf asked with a calm look, "Fire? How so?"</p><p>"According to the magistrate’s office, it seemed to be because of some faulty wiring. Anyway, around a dozen private residences in that area were damaged because of that."</p><p>"Tch, such things happening around."</p><p>Rudolf was the one who did it, but he hadn’t told Voltas about it.</p><p>Voltas wasn’t even aware because the emperor was good at hiding his work and private life.</p><p>"And there is another problem, one after the other, the presence of low-rank commanders and expert knights stationed in the Central Army and the capital are decreasing."</p><p>"And the problem is?"</p><p>"They are… dying in the red light district without wearing any clothes, dying from a heart attack during training, committing suicide, leaving a note saying that the work is too difficult for them to handle…"</p><p>And the low ranking commanders and expert knights, who passed away, weren’t just one or two.</p><p>In addition, there were those who were injured by simple items and those who got sick just by eating something wrong.</p><p>Rudolf was frustrated with the report.</p><p>"How are the subordinates being managed!"</p><p>"I am sorry, Your Majesty. Since our last battle with the demons, the atmosphere in the Central Army has been in the dumps…"</p><p>"Been in the dumps? Why?" Asked Rudolf.</p><p>At the question of Rudolf, Voltas spoke his real thoughts, "It is like the incidents are happening very quickly and the mental stability of the lower-ranked ones or the knights has worsened after seeing the demons walk around during that time."</p><p>They were just rumors… No, they were all myths or legends that kids were told at night.</p><p>It surely was a terrible thing and a strange feeling for the knights and commanders who were in the battle, fighting in the front lines.</p><p>"How could that be?! Fire the commander of the Central Army right away!"</p><p>At Rudolf’s orders, Voltas seemed hesitant.</p><p>"Your Majesty, Count Lotion is a man who comes in with great loyalty and power. So, please give it another thought…"</p><p>"Are you saying that a man with power and loyalty is acting like this in the Central Army? There is no need to think anymore! I am going to change him right away!"</p><p>Honestly, it wasn’t the demons’ appearance that had caused trouble in the Central Army.</p><p>It was Henry, who was ordered by Luke.</p><p>Without knowing that he was using all types of sneaky methods, the current commander was being fired.</p><p>"Phew, then who will be appointed in that position?"</p><p>Knowing that the Emperor’s heart couldn’t be changed, Voltas asked a question, "Let’s entrust the Central Army of the Capital to Count Ferrero, the vice-captain of the Knights of Guard. Even though he is a bit sloppy, there is no other person who can correct and discipline the men in a short period of time."</p><p>Voltas nodded silently, knowing that it was all he could do.</p><p>"That is all good, but what about the hearing?"</p><p>A few days ago, they heard that the noblemen had filed for a hearing.</p><p>So, Rudolf was eager to know how that matter was going.</p><p>"The chairman of the Imperial Parliament is reviewing it. He is a politically neutral and relaxed character, so it will take some time before the hearing gets opened," answered Voltas</p><p>"Uh? Did you know who was that definite witness that the noblemen have?"</p><p>"Yes, through a visitor from Marquis Mayers, Lazlie came to know that it was the Prince of Konrad Kingdom, Aslan."</p><p>Voltas’ forehead wrinkled while he answered.</p><p>When he got the information from Lazlie, he was very flustered.</p><p>Aslan, who was said to have been fed to the sharks, was still alive.</p><p>That was why Voltas, who couldn’t believe that report, kept nagging his son to tell him that the report was false.</p><p>"Tch, he didn’t get everyone after all. Anyway, whether it be Aslan or someone else, tell him to get rid of him, immediately."</p><p>"Right now? How about putting it off for now?"</p><p>At Voltas’ question, the Emperor frowned.</p><p>"You are asking me to delay it? Is there any reason for us to do that?"</p><p>"The noblemen will see this hearing as a great opportunity to diminish Your Majesty’s powers, and what if a problem with the witness’ identity arises even before the hearing? This will put us in a wrong place."</p><p>The emperor would lose the opportunity to counterattack.</p><p>So, Voltas thought that it would be better to not act impatiently but to take advantage of the opportunity to condemn the noblemen and take away their power.</p><p>"Take the crisis as an opportunity? I haven’t thought of that till now, but are you not aware of what kind of men Butler and Mayers are like?" Asked Rudolf</p><p>They were the kind of person who could even create a witness if the real one was </p><p>No, not just that, they might even ask for an assassination and use that for some kind of political exploitation.</p><p>"They are going ahead with all they got. I think that it is better to act in advance than to take a risk in a later time."</p><p>"Understood, Your Majesty, if that is what you desire, I will follow your words."</p><p>Though unfortunate, Voltas couldn’t stop his emperor anymore.</p><p>Right when Voltas was done with his reports and was about to go out of the room, a servant entered.</p><p>"What is with that?" Asked the emperor.</p><p>"That, the thing is…"</p><p>Rudolf, who listened to the words of the servant, was shocked.</p><p>"What did you say? Martel is under pain? Is that true?"</p><p>"It can’t be wrong. The doctor has recognized the symptoms right away… Y-your Majesty!"</p><p>A piece of un-comprehendible news made Rudolf rush out of the office and run into Martel’s residence.</p><p>He didn’t even stay a single second to listen to Count Voltas or the servant’s words.</p><h3>Comment (<span>0</span>)</h3><h3>Chapter 319: The Baroque Imperial’s Tragedy 3
Chapter 322: The Hearing 1</h3><p>The tragedy that fell on the Baroque Empire was known to the neighboring nation as well.</p><p>They were all reported by the information guilds of each nation, which were located in the Nemesis.</p><p>Pope Reina of the Holy Arthenia Empire was busy with reforming her empire, yet she still heard the news.</p><p>"Holiness, according to the reports from the priests in Nemesis, the condition of the princes and princess is critical."</p><p>Among the priests, who were taken in for treatment, the priests from the El Kassel denomination were the most common.</p><p>As a result, they were able to know the most information than any other nation.</p><p>"Moreover, it wasn’t just the children in the palace who were sick. Emperor Rudolf’s eldest daughter and his daughter in law are sick as well."</p><p>"Then, this isn’t just some regular sickness," said Reina.</p><p>The informer nodded at Reina’s words.</p><p>"Yes, that’s obvious, and we might have to dispatch the Saint Guard. It is very likely that this is a curse from a high-level warlock."</p><p>‘It can’t be…’</p><p>The word warlock immediately reminded Reina of Luke.</p><p>She remembered the fact that he was learning the dark magic of the Devil King from the past.</p><p>Moreover, Luke had a strong hostility toward the Baroque Imperial family.</p><p>However, she immediately threw away those thoughts.</p><p>‘No, Luke would never take revenge in such a manner.’</p><p>Saymon, unlike what the world knew, was a man who tried to defend a man’s rights even after becoming a warlock.</p><p>She knew because she read Saymon’s personal diary.</p><p>And Luke, who was doing great in his warlock studies, would never do such a wicked thing.</p><p>"Maybe the Veritas Magic Tower has something to do with it. It was destroyed just a while back, right?"</p><p>At the words of Reina, Arch Duke Gregory agreed.</p><p>"I too believe the same thing. The Veritas Magic Tower and Baroque Empire were known to have a great relationship for a long time. Because of the news about learning dark magic, the Baroque Empire, turning its back on the tower, is a very fleeting manner."</p><p>"Yes, and then the revenge comes into play…"</p><p>"Would those who have touched evil touch the right path. They will commit more atrocities than this."</p><p>Whatever the case, the ministers of the Holy Empire and the high ranking priests didn’t really feel bad about the tragedy that fell on the Baroque Imperial family, nor was anyone feeling glad about it.</p><p>Even though the situation was like this, most of the details were given in the past meeting.</p><p>It was then that a man raised his hand and asked, "Holiness, how about you help the Baroque Imperial family?"</p><p>It was priest Luther, the high priest of the Sanctity of Holiness, who asked such a question.</p><p>Although he was normally a priest, he was involved in the state’s affairs after seeing Reina’s devotion, who herself went and asked him for the reformation of the Holy Empire.</p><p>"Your Holiness, you have a unique spirit. You moved ahead and showcased numerous miracles. I believe in the power of Your Holiness, and you might be able to take down the disaster that has fallen on the Baroque Imperial family."</p><p>The moment priest Luther was done talking, opposition came in from the others.</p><p>"Priest Luther, what is that supposed to mean? Don’t you remember what the Baroque Empire had done to us?"</p><p>"There are voices of resentment in not just our empire but in the Baroque Empire too about their intervention in the civil war! Why do we have to help them?!"</p><p>The opposition to helping the Baroque Empire was intense.</p><p>In the beginning, they had no idea that the Baroque Empire had supported Duke Ferrierd in the last civil war.</p><p>However, not long ago, the fact as to why Rudolf had been asked for a hearing had been revealed.</p><p>The priests and the ministers, who came to know of it, urged to take an immediate action.</p><p>However, Reina persuaded them by saying that it was time for them to strengthen their internal affairs rather than going behind retaliation.</p><p>"Getting services there is tough, and now you want us to help them?"</p><p>"Right! Let them deal with their own problems."</p><p>Many people expressed their thoughts.</p><p>"That isn’t right. If it was any other normal nation, I might be wrong, but our Holy Empire is a nation built to serve the Lord and to spread his will to every man on earth. So, I think that it is time to show some tolerance."</p><p>Luther saw the Baroque Empire as any other nation.</p><p>However, if the nations decided to turn their backs, then the feud between the two would only worsen, and that would lead to the shed of blood and </p><p>"The Baroque Empire is a precious child of El Kassel and Belize as well, the mother of earth. At least for them, we will have to forgive the Baroque Imperial family, even if we can’t forget the past," said Luther.</p><p>"The words of Luther are also correct. For peace, the first thing that needs to be shown is tolerance."</p><p>Reina took Luther’s side as well after hearing his explanation.</p><p>"Tch, there is nothing we can do."</p><p>"Do you really think that if we lend a helping hand, they would decide to walk straight and not cause any trouble?"</p><p>"If things went well, both nations could cooperate and take down the warlock, and the willingness of the pope to be tolerant and her power would spread everywhere."</p><p>As the opinions began to shift, a senior priest raised his hand and asked, "All is good now, but how do you plan of securing the safety of the pope in the Baroque Empire?"</p><p>Both Baroque and Arthenia weren’t small nations, and it wasn’t a good thing in certain situations.</p><p>There were bound to be opponents everywhere. If that was the case, then would it really be wise to send Reina to the people who caused Arthenia’s civil war in order to exhaust its power?</p><p>"It isn’t like I don’t believe in the power of the Saint Guard or Arch Duke Gregory, but it would be a problem if Baroque decides to attack, right?"</p><p>"I have an idea."</p><p>Priest Luther answered.</p><p>"And what would that be?"</p><p>"We can have a few senior wizards of the Holy Imperial Magic Tower accompany the pope. Even if the worst-case scenario happened, the party of the pope can be evacuated to a safe zone with teleport magic."</p><p>"Surely, that could work"</p><p>"And there is a saying that says an enemy’s enemy is a friend. Even within the Baroque Empire, there are forces that are against the Imperial family. I heard that the noblemen representative and the Marquis of Rakan in the south are there."</p><p>When the name Rakan was mentioned, Reina couldn’t hide her smile.</p><p>It was because Luke’s face flashed in her eyes.</p><p>"Right. In case anything happens, we can ask them for help."</p><p>"Yes, it is good to discuss with them before heading there."</p><p>Since the way to secure the safety of the pope was set, they were down to discussing the next thing.</p><p>The minister of foreign affairs sent a message to the Baroque Empire through magic communication, announcing the will of the Holy Empire.</p><p>Once the approval came back from the Baroque Imperial family, the long-distance teleport gates would be placed in Nemesis.</p><p>However, no matter how long they had waited, no reply came back from the Baroque Imperial family.</p><h3>Comment (<span>0</span>)</h3><h3>Chapter 323: The Hearing 2

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