The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 364: The Imperial Flag’s Whereabouts

Chapter 364: The Imperial Flag’s Whereabouts

Ugh..You darebetrayed your own mother..!

Sophia shouted as blood spilled from her mouth.

However, that grudgeful voice completely went over Conrad.

The elites that he brought along have already been detained by the captains.

Then, that Conrad slowly walked over to Erics side and turned to Sophia.

I have never thought of you as my mother you know. Have you ever done something like a mother for me before?

Unlike Gordon, Conrad was not raised by Sophia.

As she raised Gordon as a warrior, Sophia was completely indifferent to Conrad, her second child.

I gave birthto you

So, what difference does that make?

You..! Ughmy single wish.to die as a swordsman, you want to deny me even that.!?

Please dont act like a victim now. How many sacrifices have you made to fulfill that wish of yours? If you want to fight a strong opponent and die then you could have challenged an SS-rank adventurer and die alone. Instead, you plotted a rebellion with Gordon-aniue and aimed for Fathers life. It seems that you still couldnt let go of your grudges until the end right?

A coward backstabber like you is preaching me now.?

Being stabbed in the back on the battlefield is way worse you know. Before being your son, I am an Adler. Ive just done what any Imperial Prince would do so you should be proud of me instead though.

Saying so, Conrad turned his eyes toward Eric.

Eric gives him a nod and speaks.

Thanks for the hard work.

A hard work indeed. Im all tired now.

Conrad.you betrayed us.from the start?

It would be nice if you can stop putting it like that you know. I only chose my father and brother over you after all.

You ingrateit was you who instigated him right!!

Sophia throws her sword at Eric.

However, it was parried away by Alida.

Seeing her sword powerlessly lying on the floor, Sophia vomits blood.

Her body then powerlessly collapsed to the floor.

The Emperors face was reflected in her eyes.

Sophia..

Dont take pity on me now

When I went to welcome you as my wifeI told you right. Its fine if you want to turn it down.

If I had refusedthat responsibility will fall over to other nobles of the north..I am a LowensteinI will not..force something that I hate..onto others.

Thats right.

She was once like that.

She made a decision to abandon her self for the sake of the north.

However, that has changed.

How did it turn out like this?

Sophia gently closed her eyes with such regrets.

.

She is gone, Your Majesty.

.clean her body.

Saying so, Johannes tiredly sits back on the throne.

Conrad quietly kneeled in front of Johannes.

Even as a spy, I have joined the rebellion. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

Its fineEric told me from the start. Good work.

It is the question of appearance, Your Majesty. Please punish me.

then you will be placed under house arrest for a while. It will be until this is over. Im tired.

Johannes said and let out a long sigh.

However, Conrad sits upright and starts another topic.

I am sorry to say this while you are tired, Your Majesty, but I need to make a report.

What?

Gordon is connected to Grimoire. And it appears that Grimoire is also linked to the kidnapping organization in the South as well.

At this point, nothing will surprise me anymore.

About thatit appears that he has made preparations to use children as weapons again. Originally, the cause of the demon appearances in the south was the military hardliners order to the organization to conduct experiments to use the children with odd eyes as weapons. The leader of those hardliners was Gordon.

Johannes frowned at Conrads words.

The problem that occurred in the south has made its way to the north.

While feeling horrified by the thought of using children as weapons, Johannes asked.

Any way to prevent it?

None that I am aware of. However, since the principle behind it is making innate magic run wild, I think that we may have a countermeasure.

The Imperial Flag huh?

Eric who was listening to the side said in a small voice.

And Conrad nodded.

If it is a form of magic then it can not be used without magic power. If we negate it before its activation and consume their large amount of magic power, we might be able to prevent it.

Your Majesty. I will personally carry the Imperial Flag to the north.

Eric volunteered himself.

However, it was Alida who rained down on his parade.

Your Majesty.

What is it? Alida.

I also have to make a report. Actuallythe Imperial Flag has already been brought to the north.

.what, did you say?

Johanness eyes opened wide.

The flag is one of the national treasures. It should have been strictly guarded inside the vault.

Traugott was able to bring it out because he was a prince and he only used it inside the castle.

What do you mean?

Before his departure, His Highness Arnold brought it out saying that he will need it. It was when he was looking for Minister Cubers inventions inside the vault, some of the ministers inventions were stored there.

Wait, wait.how did he bring it out? The Imperial Knights should have been standing guard

Johannes noticed it mid-sentence.

Why does Alida know about it?

I overlooked it because His Highness said that he will definitely need it in the north.

With no report to me..

I was instructed to stay silent, Your Majesty. His Highness said that he doesnt know where the information may leak to the outside.

Then.a prince, a minister, and the knight commander have colluded to smuggle out a national treasure? You know what this means right?

I understand it well, Your Majesty. However, in truth, the situation will require the use of the flag. Also, it is just His Highnesss Arnolds excuse but he says that it is just a matter of saving Your Majesty the trouble.

That fool of a son!! You and Cuber too!? If Arnold doesnt come back with some big achievement, you all will be punished you know!!

I understand.

Said Alida without a change in her expression.

After all, if Al can read the situation so far ahead, there is no way that he would not succeed.

Even children can understand that you will be punished for such an act without any outstanding achievement.

Alida thought that Al would make an achievement big enough to silent the Emperor.

The Imperial Flag is powerful but there are only a limited number of places where it can be utilized. Moreover, it can only be used by a member of the Imperial Family. Even if the incident ends with no need to use it, it will not be a loss for the Empire.

Alida and Cuber are still necessary to the Empire. Johannes can not afford to keep them away for long.

Thats why any rebuke or punishment will be concentrated on Al.

Johannes was frustrated because he is aware of that.

He can see Als grinning face in his mind.

Seriously..just who did he take after.

Saying so, Johannes let out another sigh.

Oster Plain, the battlefield.

The ones who have the advantage now are Leo and Al.

In order to avoid the collapse of the entire army, Gordon left the rear army and assumed command at the headquarters.

However, because of that, the rear army could not suppress the enemys offensive and Gordons army is now being cornered from both the front and the back.

In that situation, Gordon summoned a mage.

Did you call?

..use it.

As you wish.

With a reverent bow, the mage set off to prepare.

Seeing that, Gordon ordered his army to evacuate to the mountain.

The victory.is mine!