The Imperial Kingdom is plunged into civil unrest.
The usurper, Prince Grigory, is in conflict with the Crown Prince Efim, who was designated as the next successor.
Moreover, the disappearance of the Allied Forces has been announced.
This has spread the news that the demons have vanished. The sacrifices were great, but the clear "threat" of the demons has ostensibly been eliminated, and everyone knows it.
When the threat is gone, people's tension eases.
To the general public who don't know the details, the demons are gone.
"The Kingdom is in ruins, the Adrasia Empire lacks a ruler, and the Sokal Empire is in civil unrest... The world has become quite tumultuous," I mutter, sighing at the crucial move that has been thwarted.
The civil unrest in the Imperial Kingdom seems to have little impact on the Empire. Both have internal opposition forces, so neither can act against the other.
However, preparation against a neighboring country is necessary. Especially when that neighbor is in turmoil.
If the Imperial Kingdom is in chaos, the Eastern Border Defense Force of the Empire can't move. That means the most elite force in the existing Imperial Army can't move.In other words, my sister Lise can't move.
"What if one faction of the Sokal Empire seeks help from Lise-anueue?"
"She won't abandon them. There's also the future relationship with the Sokal Empire."
"Exactly. That's why Lise-anueue is stuck in the Sokal Empire."
"All this planning is impressive."
"Even after defeating the demons, the situation is deteriorating."
"Human conflicts are more uncontrollable. Especially if demons are inciting from behind."
As I answer Heinrich, I stretch leisurely.
We are in the western part of the Empire.
We've crossed the border with the Kingdom and entered the Empire.
"So, what will you do if it really is your brother? People change over the years. What if the actions that don't seem like him are not impersonation but change?"
"If Wilhelm-ani is real..."
I have a part of me that thinks it's impossible.
The Wilhelm-ani I know is different.
Therefore, I am close to certain that it's impossible.
However, what if Wilhelm-ani is real and alive?
"Then, as a younger brother, I will defeat my older brother. What needs to be done doesn't change. If he's causing chaos in the Empire, I will defeat him."
"Can you do it? Defeat our elder brother?"
"To me... the ideal prince right now is Leo. Times have changed and people live in the present. No matter how great one was in the past... it doesn't matter. What the Empire needs now is Leo."
"Good to hear. So, assassination is also an option?"
"If Wilhelm-ani is assassinated now, his faction will likely blame the Chancellor and storm the Imperial Capital. Moreover, if he's a demon, he won't simply die. He'll just miraculously revive. And if he's real, he won't make the mistake of getting assasinated."
"So it's not that simple."
"That's the tricky part. I'm convinced he's a fake, but others can't completely rule out the possibility that he's real. As long as that possibility exists, assassination is 'royal assassination.' If the Empire falls into further chaos, the entire continent could be engulfed in war."
"We need to expose his true identity first. Nothing can start without that."
"Exactly. It's easy to say he's a fake, but it won't be effective as it stands now."
"We need to make it clear who the enemy is and who the allies are."
I currently hold two trump cards. One is that I'm alive and the other is that I'm Silver.
Depending on where I play these cards, the game could change. Trump cards should normally be saved until the end, but they should also be played when the time is just right.
At least... That's what my Elder Brother Wilhelm taught me.
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