Royal Road of the Extra Scribe

74

What is this Juras trying to say?

Anton too was staring wide-eyed.

“Ah, you killed my father. What nonsense is this?”

“From the start, Anton. Do you think your father was such a weak person? That Galerian, whom even I did not respect, simply committed suicide out of guilt? Impossible.”

“…!”

“It’s often said, but there’s always a hidden side to everything. Your father, who carried out that act at the time, surely harbored guilt. But that alone didn’t lead him to suicide. Instead, he resented the master who gave such orders.”

“The Parian King…?”

“The master referred to them as thieves and ordered their punishment. Galerian, who thought he was fighting thieves, only realized who he had killed when the operation was over.”

“Deceiving my father like that!”

“The master himself was no less cunning at the time. Furthermore, there were political motives involved.”

“What in the world…?”

“It was about subjugating a rival. Your father was quite a threatening figure to the master at the time. The master intended to tame Galerian based on that incident, but… in the end, Galerian defied the master without being tamed.”

It is said that the Parian King had been keeping Galerian, the leader of the army, in check from the beginning.

“At that time, with the nobility system abolished not long ago, there were many illegitimate nobles stirring trouble. They were inciting to overthrow the master by instigating your father. Amidst that, Galerian’s discontent with the master was an ideal situation. They had even gone as far as planning to act on it.”

“Planning a rebellion! My father!”

It seemed Anton himself was unaware of the whole story. He was sweating profusely from how flustered he was.

“To be honest, it was quite a dangerous situation. The master was determined to crush all the rotten branches, so he was planning to suppress it forcefully. However, the opponent was the leader of the army. If Galerian had rebelled, even the master would have had a hard time overcoming it. That’s why I intervened.”

It is said that Juras spoke to the Parian King.

If he resolved this rebellion, he demanded to be given the position of general and the title of lord.

“After that, I went in secret to find your father. And I told him. The bloodline of the Epsilon Empire still exists. I meant that the legitimate heir of Epsilon is alive.”

“…!”

“If a rebellion were to occur, I threatened to kill that heir. Was my intention to start a rebellion truly out of loyalty to Epsilon, or was it merely for personal gain? I needed to weigh that. When Galerian went to the master, reported about the oath of Qunter, and left a testament for you, Anton, he took his own life. Well, ultimately, it was out of loyalty to the Epsilon Empire. I admit that.”

A deadly silence filled the air.

But not for long. Eoonia murmurs softly.

“This monster…!”

Everyone deeply sympathized with Eo’s words.

I couldn’t help but ask.

“The legitimate heir you mentioned to Galerian… was it me and Arios Almain?”

“Hmm.”

Juras chuckled meaningfully for some reason.

“No, I was only talking about you.”

“What happened to Arios Almain? How did you end up capturing him as a slave? Were you aware of his actions like mine?”

“Not exactly. Didn’t I say that I was the first to find your mother? There wasn’t time to find others. He… probably fled skillfully. I couldn’t know that much. And later, someone came to assassinate me.”

“So that was Arios Almain. Knowing that he tried to assassinate you means you even knew that he was the dark figure who wiped out the Epsilon revival forces.”

“That’s right. I had some trouble subduing him, but I managed to capture him. However, his attitude was so rebellious that I couldn’t make use of him. Since he was a useless card from the start, I simply sold him off as a slave to another kingdom.”

The revealed truth of the past.

It was an event that unfolded in the most insidious depths of malice.

‘In the end, if it comes to this…’

The rumor that I am the main villain gains even more strength.

The protagonist, Cassius Lloyd, considers Crossing to be the archenemy of Bouldacheon. Crossing is likely to become the final boss of Bona Mana game.

And Als is highly likely to be on the side of Crossing.

It makes sense. Juras knew from the very beginning that Als was a descendant of the Hwangga. So, he would have prepared to counteract the protagonist in the future.

“The assassination attempt on the protagonist of Yumir also happened in that context.”

Crossing probably instigated it. I don’t know how they manipulated it, but if Als continues to exist as is, he will be in danger, so eliminate him first.

I don’t know if Yumir knew that Cassius Lloyd was Arios Almain, but Yumir, who prioritized Als’ safety, eventually acted on that knowledge.

“Young master. Please leave now. You cannot stay with such a person!”

Yumir shouted in anger. Other deities also expressed implicit agreement.

Crossing thought that this guy Juras Famillion was too dangerous. That was the meaning.

But I didn’t see it that way.

Sadly. Because Juras’ actions made sense rationally.

He is so calculating and cunning to the point of being frightening, but that’s why he has a trustworthy side.

For that reason, I wanted to hear one more thing.

“The past stories are just that. Things of the past. I don’t plan to blame Crossing and the Parain King for that. I already know you are a dirty bastard.”

“hahahahaha! That look. You’ve figured out where I’m looking. Indeed, you communicate unlike the other scavengers.”

“I can guess where you are looking, but I wish you would tell me directly from your mouth. The assassination of the Byurang King. The purpose of it.”

The stories of the past are just stories of the past.

What mattered was the future.

* * *

Juras stated abruptly.

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“Als, what do you think is the biggest obstacle to continental unification?”

“Alliance, I suppose.”

“Exactly. Because the interests of each country are so intricately intertwined that at the slightest hint of danger, they form alliances. Bekabia and Albard did that, and Caliphe did as well. If Madon hadn’t swiftly conquered without giving a chance for an alliance, it would have been difficult to drive them to ruin until they did.”

“…Is that so.”

I felt like I knew what Juras was trying to say.

“The Byurang Union Kingdom is like a collective entity.”

“That’s right. Think about what happened to Madon’s mercenary army. Byurang is a place that expands its influence by drawing in alliances. If we were to diligently conquer the Albard Kingdom, we couldn’t bring about its ruin. When Albard weakens, Byurang will gesture for them to join the alliance. Thus, Byurang gains control while Albard seems to have perished, though in reality, it hasn’t.”

In the process of expanding their influence, Byurang has a significant flaw.

“Even if Byurang were to build a unified kingdom in this way, it wouldn’t last long. If an event like the king’s death occurs, it will immediately split apart like an explosion. That cannot be called continental unification.”

Juras told me at the last party. Their behavior of not mourning even at the king’s death or during a national crisis, but only seeking their own gain. That is the reality of Byurang.

Even if Byurang were to unify the continent, that wouldn’t change.

“So, it was necessary to swiftly dismantle Byurang. Because they were just a hindrance to continental unification. They hold a strong position on that subject. So, I decided to break them down from the inside. For that reason, I planted spies in Byurang ten years ago and have been waiting for an opportunity. And Svenner was doing the same.”

“Svenner also saw Byurang as an obstacle to continental unification?”

“Exactly.”

“So you noticed Svenner’s infiltration operation. Because you shared the same thoughts…”

“That, and because we knew the internal affairs of Byurang well through the spies.”

Certainly, Blyang was a significant obstacle. Even if Blyang were to unify the continent, their influence would be limited. They were a group that needed to be dismantled by Juras, no matter what.

Juras, who had long known that Blyang’s king was Wilfried Schwarzherr, was biding his time for an opportunity.

“Now, with Svenner’s major attack, it was a good time to strike.”

As a result, Svenner was accused of attempting to assassinate the king and had suffered losses in Crossing.

It was only a matter of time before Blyang fell. At the earliest, it would take three years. After that, there was a high chance of fragmentation.

“But how are we going to conquer Blyang? Crossing’s territory is adjacent to Blyang’s…”

At that moment, something flashed through my mind.

“Could it be that we gained control of Madon’s southern territory…!”

“Correct. To use it as a stepping stone for Blyang’s conquest.”

In territorial negotiations with Caliphar, Crossing stubbornly wanted control of Madon’s southern territory. That territory was adjacent to Blyang.

“But it’s not Crossing that will conquer Blyang.”

“Not Crossing…?”

“Yes, it will be you who will conquer Blyang.”

With that, Juras revealed a shocking plan.

“For the next two years, Crossing will deliberately provoke hostility in the occupied Madon’s southern territory. Naturally, the resentment of the residents will grow. At that time, you must create chaos there.”

“I can guess why… but please tell me in your own words.”

“Hmph, as you guessed. Crossing does not have sufficient justification to conquer Blyang. Forcibly attacking Blyang could lead to Albad, Beccabia, Euphorpe, Toonkai, Svenner. Everyone would oppose. It could even lead to a crisis through alliances. So, to conquer Blyang, we need the help of a third party.”

That was the nation I had built.

“So, starting from the occupied Madon’s southern territory, you will deal with the Madon’s sinister forces in the west. Finally, after consolidating Blyang’s entire territory, we will proceed to clean up Albad and Beccabia. Perhaps Svenner will attack Euphorpe, Toonkai, and Vallas without support. In that case, the continent will be divided into three.”

Svenner, Crossing. And the nation under my rule.

Juras advocated the division of the world into three parts. His ambition did not stop there.

“Although the continent will be divided into three, you and our Crossing will be in a blood alliance internally. As a result, Svenner will have to fight two against one. They will be isolated.”

“But they won’t just stand by and let that happen.”

“That’s why we need to be hostile externally. It won’t be difficult. If you start a rebellion in our territory and establish a nation, a hostile relationship will naturally form. After that, we can demonstrate hostility and each do our part. I will conquer the north, and you will conquer the south, narrowing the continent down to three nations.”

And that’s where it ends. Crossing and us, who thought we were enemies, will join forces, destroy Svenner, and unify the continent.

It was essentially a tripartite division of the world. And our side was overwhelmingly advantageous.

“What will you do afterward?”

“You will merge the nations. You are welcome to rule the unified nation. This part has been confirmed by the Lord.”

“…And you won’t do it?”

“I have no interest in thrones. I only care to witness the flow of history. After the continent is unified, you can govern the country you create, and I will observe from afar.”

He was someone I could hardly trust, but his words felt sincere to me.

If I truly couldn’t believe him, I could simply give up the throne and hand everything over to Crossing for the completion of unification.

That was how perfect Juras’ grand plan appeared.

“So, what choice will you make?”

I postponed my answer and ended the bold discussion with Juras.

“I may not have to decide immediately, but….”