The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 154: The Secret Plan

With Vin serving under Leo, I have a lot of time to focus on other things.

Quickly after he became Leos strategist, he spread the rumor that it was he who directed everything from behind the scene of the previous turmoil.

Manipulating the information that Leo has recruited a strategist and that he can compensate Leos weakness was the answer those two arrived at.

Now, Vin has taken charge of Leos reputation adjustment that I was originally responsible for.

In my case, I raised Leos reputation by lowering my own but Vin doesnt have to resort to such methods. It could be said that he is well-qualified for the job.

Thus, I use the free time I gained to look into the adventurer guild.

Well, it was Sebas who did that for me though.

After I learned that the person who has the information I am looking for is currently inside the capital, I transferred to his place as Silver.

OOHH!? Dont just appear like that..you almost gave me a heart attack.

That person was graciously sipping his tea but he did not even spill his tea and naturally reached for his sword.

However, when he realized that it was me, he tiredly sighs.

The one who should be sighing here is me.

If you dont want me to suddenly appear like this then dont sneak behind my back.

As fast as always huh. It was supposed to be a secret that the Empire is working together with the guild you know?

The Imperial Capital is my backyard.

I said so that to Clyde Schauer, the deputy guild chief of the adventurer guild headquarters.

This charming middle-aged guy with black hair and blue eyes is a member of the upper echelon of the guild and once was an S-rank adventurer.

Its not normal for such a big shot to secretly enter the imperial capital like this and it is even stranger that the news of his arrival never reached Silvers ears.

Now..talk to me.

You already know most of the details, right? You wouldnt pay me a visit if you are not after all.

Just talk.

Clyde shrugs at my persistence and stands up while sipping his tea.

He then heads to the corner of the room.

There, a map of the continent is being displayed.

You know that the 25th anniversary of the Emperors coronation is coming up right?

Yeah, I know that they are inviting various guests from other countries.

Then this will be fast. For the guests to safely arrive here, they would require a safe route, you get it right.

Saying so, Clyde traces the line of the Empires border with his sheathed sword.

Since the Empire is located at the center of the continent, its border is wide.

Of course, the imperial army is there to maintain a strong line of defense but they are specialized in interpersonal combat. Dealing with monsters is not their specialty.

So the guild is intending to help the Empire defeat the monsters near the border?

The adventurer guild is a neutral organization. We normally dont move preferentially for a national event like thisbut it is also true that the environment where we can defeat monsters with the full support of the Empire is attractive.

Thats why they kept it a secret?

Thats one of the reasons. But that is not all. Do you still remember the vampire incident you intervened in the east?

Of course. Its the case that the vampire siblings went on a rampage right.

Correct. The problem here is the flute they used, Hameln. This is a top-secret but the headquarters is the one who is taking care of it right now.

As I thought, they wouldnt leave such a thing with the Empire huh.

A magic flute that can call monsters.

It was used by that vampire sibling but that vampire sibling had a connection with an imperial prince. A person with a good head on their shoulder would never entrust such a wicked item with the Empire.

It is the right decision.

I discovered this while researching about it in old literature butit seems that not only the Hameln can attract monsters, it can activate them as well.

Activate them?

It can activate the dormant monsters. Dormant monsters are sensitive to external changes. With the activations of a large number of monsters in the east, the monsters around the Empire are entering their active periods

I have received no such information though?

As creatures, monsters are not efficient.

Like the dragons, there are quite a few monsters that use dormancy to maintain their huge body. Those monsters are mostly powerful.

It is strange that when those powerful monsters are starting to move, the only SS-rank adventurer in the Empire, namely me, was not notified.

The headquarters intentionally blocked that information from reaching the adventurers of the Empire.

what are they planning?

Dont make such a scary voice. There are a lot of people that dont like giving only the SS-rank adventurer time to shine. The quality of the adventurer of the empire is not that high. If high-rank monsters appear, you will definitely be the one to move. That is what they want to avoid.

A factional dispute at the headquarters huh..pointless.

Dont say that. Its natural for an organization to want to avoid having only one individual to stand out. If you kill everything here yourself, we might have to create the SSS-rank just for you, you know.

Not interested.

I know. I did explain that to them but the guys upstairs hate the idea that if they give too much power to Silver you will be harder to control. That being said, all the SS-rank adventurers are problem children right. Its understandable that they dont want to make a guy that is relatively amicable like you harder to control.

Clyde said as he smiles as though he finds it funny.

This is no laughing matter for me at all though.

Its a pain that I am being linked with the reputation of being difficult because of the other problem children. It is also annoying that they would think that I will become arrogant if I gain more achievement.

Above all.

The adventurers are there to protect the people. Doesnt it go against the Guilds ideal to not use me to solve the problems as quickly as possible?

You are absolutely right. That is really harsh to hear. Well, its not that they refuse to do anything though. Instead of relying on you, they are dispatching S-rank adventurers to form parties and have them enter the Empire. The headquarters is hoping for another SS-rank adventurer to emerge from them, you see.

I dont mind if they are enough to do the job but, from your perspective, do you think that they can?

It would be difficult for them. Thats why we are borrowing the power of the Empire. Fortunately, the Empire has that Brave house you see.

So they are going to utilize that Female Hero huh..Well, there should be no problem in terms of ability but will there be any monster that will require her strength?

There is at least one for sure. We used a certain method to limit its activities until now but.that person shouldnt be able to seal it much longer.

Saying so, Clyde walked back to his chair and started brewing new tea.

He is implying that there is nothing left to share.

You cant include me in this at all?

I would do it if I can. To not issue any quest for you. That was the condition for the Empire and the adventurer guild to cooperate this time.

I see.then, last question. That monster that requires the use of Heros holy sword. Who is the one keeping it at bay?

Monsters that require Elna are only those of S-rank or higher.

It should be very difficult to limit its movement. Even if I were to shut it down in a barrier, it would take a great deal of effort and I should only be able to contain it for a day.

Clyde is making a difficult expression at my question.

He is probably hesitating if he should answer me or not huh.

If you wont say it then I dont mind looking into it myself though?

Alright alright. Dont go off on your own, would you. If you do it they will get angry at me again.

Saying so, Clyde sips his tea and lets out a huge sigh.

He then surprisingly said the name of a country.

The nation on the far east peninsula. The small nation that is being protected by a barrier that even the Sokal empire couldnt touch, that Black Country. Have you ever heard of the country where humans and beastmen live in harmony, the Celestial Country of Mizuho?

Of course, there should be a lot of people in this country that know about it.

I guess so. The Sixth Consort hailed from that country after all. With that said, you are aware that that country also has something like a Brave house of their own right?

Yeah.the namesake of the country. The house that has been protecting that country using their barrier, the countrys guardian, the Celestial House. There is rarely a boy born from that house so they mostly only have princesses. That is why their house is only inherited by women and the women of that house are being worshipped as the [Celestial Princess].

Thats right. This time the Empire and the adventurer guild asked for cooperation with the Celestial Princess. After all, if the Empire fell into chaos, Sokal might try to invade them using all of their military might. Thats why we already got a positive reply from them.

In other words.there is both the Hero and the Celestial Princess in this country now?

That is right.

Clyde replied as though it was a matter of fact but this will prove to be a headache for the Empire.

The Celestial Princess is comparable to the Hero.

If the Hero is the strongest offense, the Celestial Princess is the strongest shield.

People will surely start making such an extravagant comparison.

The problem is that the person who is sensitive to such stories and absolutely hates losing is now the holder of the holy sword.

It would be great if she doesnt cause any problem

With that in mind, I left the place.