The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 276: Awakening

Haaseriously. This is the worst possible development.

I complained.

Seeing me complained like that, Finne grinned at me.

Is that really so? I am looking forward to it though.

I wont say anything bad so you should drop the idea. [Those guys] are not what you think they are. They are one of the most powerful people on the continent but they are also one of the weirdest bunch too.

Thats quite an evaluation you have of them. By the way, were you not included in that group as well?

I am a decent person. Compared to them, I am the person with common sense alright.

I see. Then I think I will see for myself when I meet them.

Finne answers with a giggle.

Behind the mask, I frowned at how she is treating me like I am the same as those guys.

Damn it. This is why I hate getting involved with them. Just because we hold the same rank, people always think that I am the same.

This is really unpleasant.

Listen here alright? Finne. Just because I am also an SS-rank adventurer, you shouldnt be grouping me with them. Its absolutely unthinkable to think that I am the same as those guys.

There are only five SS-rank adventurers on the continent. Isnt it unavoidable that there are some people with difficult personalities among you? A person that stands out always has a point or two that looks strange in the eyes of a normal person after all.

I am a very very normal person okay. A normal person.

Yes, of course.

Finne smiled as she said so and casually dismissed my words.

Why

Seriously, this is all because of all the idiots at the headquarters.

They started saying some stupid thing like Silver must be brought in for an inquiry and tried to use this chance to get their noses into SS-rank adventurers business.

To think that I stoop so low as to ask for their help.

Muttering so, I opened the transfer gate.

As the subject of the inquiry, I might get overwhelmed by myself.

Collecting and bringing the other SS-rank adventurers is my goal right now.

Behind me who is currently getting depressed by the idea alone is Finne who is having a wide smile on her face.

Receiving some encouragement from that smile, I started walking to the transfer gate.

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In the deep darkness.

My consciousness, which had been sinking into that darkness, suddenly awakened.

Uhg..

What was waiting for me was dazzling light and thirst.

A terrible thirst.

With my eyes slightly opened, I search for some water with my hand.

Then, a glass of water was offered to me.

I drank it vigorously and finally confirmed my surroundings.

Good morning, Arnold-sama. Have you slept well?

Sebas huh

As usual, my butler asked something stupid as he calmly stands at the side of my bed.

Theres no way that I slept well.

How long have I been asleep?

Its been about a month and a half, sir. I have told the others that you were subjected to a curse by Her Highness Zandra while you were being chased by her. Since there was so much confusion, there was no one who was free enough to be skeptical about your condition.

I see.I have been sleeping that long huh.

It might be because of your accumulated fatigue as well, sir.

I nod to Sebas.

After we decided to participate in the succession war, I continuously spent my magic power. This resulted from the fact that my magic recovery couldnt catch up with the consumption. I thought that it would happen someday but it may have been this long because I had continued to put it off.

How is the situation?

I will start with the situation of the Empire. His Highness Gordon has withdrawn from the capital and taken control of one-third of the Empires northern region. We have despatched an army to retake the area but they are still glaring at each other for the moment.

Glaring at each other? Our side didnt try to overwhelm them immediately?

Apparently, His Majesty decided to only use the army so that the credit can be given to them, sir.

I see.

Considering the scale of the current Imperial Army, if we want to crush Gordons remaining forces, that should entirely be possible. However, if we still dont know if any of them has a connection with Gordon, it would be difficult to utilize them effectively.

Moreover, it wont be easy to suppress them if they really betrayed us..

I dont think that we have that many trustworthy generals on our side though?

Yes, most of them have been sent to the western border. The Kingdoms army has begun a full-scale invasion, the western border defense force is currently engaging them. On that side, Leticia-sama is heading there to show that she is safe and the Kingdom has no just cause to invade the Empire. Elna-sama also accompanied her as her escort.

I thought that the Kingdom would decide on a wait and see approach but..even with Gordons rebellion ended up in a failure and a threat from Silver, they still chose to invade huh. Thats quite bullish of them.

Yes, that surprised me as well. Regarding the other borders, Her Highness Lizelotte has returned to the eastern border and the northern border was partially breached by the fierce attack from the coalition of the Dominion and the United Kingdoms armies. This shows that the two countries gave their support to His Highness Gordon, sir.

They breached the northern border? Even though I stopped their surprise invasion?

I would not be surprised if the Dominion and the United Kingdoms surprise attack was successful. However, with the ceasefire, our border should be difficult for them to breakthrough.

Initially, they managed to defend against the enemy attack but a general under His Highness Gordon stabbed the Commander of the north fortress and it seems that the chain of command was disturbed because of that, sir.

I see.so they were attacked from the inside.

Yes. The Commander managed to fend off the attacker and forced himself to take command. He caused great damage to the enemy army but..he ended up succumbing to his injury.

He took the border as his responsibility huh

Thanks to him, most of the defensive lines on the northern border are still functioning. However, if the Dominion and the United Kingdom decided to go all out, His Majesty would probably have to put the entire army there, sir.

And with a betrayal, doubt and suspicion will keep spreading. His result is praiseworthy but theres no point in him losing his life. This time the fault lies with the Imperial Family. The Commander shouldnt have to die.

There are only a few generals who can be entrusted to head the border defense force. His battle result is certainly great but its merit is too small considering that we have lost such a person.

His loss is truly regrettable.

However, there is no point regretting it now.

I understand the situation, but thats not it right?

Yes. In response to the protest from the other countries, the Adventurer Guild Headquarters has called for an inquiry against Silver, sir. In return, Finne-sama is now heading to the Guild Headquarter as an ambassador of the Empire.

To defend Silver?.

Officially, sir.

What is the other motive?

To buy time, sir. If you do not wake up, Silver will not be able to show up for the inquiry. By not showing up, it might be taken that you are intending to antagonize the guild.

Thats a good decision. Was it Finnes idea?

Yes.

Finnes move is considerate as always.

However, if that is the choice we are going with then my options are limited.

So I have to solve the problem relating to Silver first huh.

That should be wise, sir. The battle in the north still lacks a decisive factor. They should be locked in a stalemate for a while.

I cant be in two places at the same time. Guess I will hide the fact that I woke up and act as Silver for a while. It would be trouble if someone knows Silvers identity after all.

Certainly, sir. With your recent achievement, your reputation inside the Imperial Capital has improved. Right now, some people may start associating you with Silver after all.

Then can I leave this place to you for the time being? I will leave an illusion of me here just in case.

Certainly, sir. Also, I have one final report to make.

Theres still more?

Even though I have been asleep, I can still get tired with all these reports.

When I thought that way, Sebas dropped a bomb.

Her Highness Zandra was sentenced to death. She was subjected to the Emperor Poison Wine and had been left for the people of the Imperial Capital to witness her suffering, sir.

What.?

His Majesty intended to wait until Arnold-sama woke up but since the dissatisfaction of the people of the Imperial Capital was growing

..how many days has it been? Is she already dead?

Today is the last day, sir.

In other words, this is the day.

The day Zandra would die.