They don't want me to try anymore.

But then again...

Looking at the milky white Yukiko in the character art—whose gaze seemed to draw people in like a black hole—Richard felt he could no longer refuse this woman.

This is no longer a mock deception, but a heartfelt truth.

no solution anymore……

Having more wings is sometimes something you have to do out of necessity! Yes, that's how it is!

But Luvia, that doesn't change the fact that you're neglecting your duties. Just wait and see how I teach you...

That evening, you and Luvia had a long chat about life, and you both felt good.

The next day, Luvia broke through to become a legend.

How should I teach you a lesson...? Huh? Huh!

Is this a breakthrough?

This...this is...

Are you a succubus?! Are you from the Joyful Union Sect?! How could a proper fantasy swordsman resort to such tricks?!

the other side.

Luvia was equally surprised as she looked at the text that appeared on the screen.

But then she suddenly realized something.

Yes, after decades of unrequited love, Richard had become a kind of obsession for her.

That is why, on the day her wish was fulfilled, she was able to resolve her inner conflict, achieve unity of mind, body, and sword, and advance to the level of a legend.

Although she hasn't accepted the memories yet, Luvia can already feel tears welling up in her eyes.

These are tears of emotion and joy!

After calming down a bit.

She decided...

The following evening, Luvia pulled you into her room again, saying she had many questions she wanted to ask.

What kind of problem? Is it the kind of problem that can be spoken aloud?

...Well, it's a newlywed relationship, so some things are understandable.

On the third night, Luvia pulled you into her room again, saying she had many things she wanted to show you.

"..."

[On the night of the tenth day...]

Ah, she's a substitute woman of the same type as Veronica...

Richard silently prepared a stack of documents, intending to motivate Luvia, who was neglecting her duties, to work harder.

He had to push her, otherwise he was afraid he would die a violent death in this simulation for some embarrassing reason!

But before he could act, a new storm arose...

The war on the Divine Grace Islands has come to an end. The colonists, seeking independence from the Empire, led by a pirate named Veronica, defeated the Empire's expeditionary force with a smaller force.

This humiliating defeat enraged the entire empire...

[But at this critical moment, Norton I's old illness relapsed, and he lost consciousness, only able to be kept alive by a potion.]

On the same day, the eldest prince disappeared...

Chapter Ninety-Three: At Least He Lived to Old Age

"Charlie, what do you think?"

"I suspect there's something fishy about this."

Richard suspected that the Second Prince was behind the scheme, but he had no evidence.

Moreover, putting himself in the other's shoes, if he were the player behind the internal strife within the empire, he certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass by—for an autocratic monarchy, what could influence the situation more than changing the emperor?

Just as Richard and Luvia were discussing the matter, an unexpected person quietly came to their door.

"Wilde?"

Richard recognized the "whistleblower" who had reported the Highland Legion in the last simulation.

In this simulation, because the New Era newspaper changed leadership midway, his whistleblower materials could not be sent out and were intercepted by the conservatives. Ultimately, through the efforts of Richard and others, the matter was resolved through an internal compromise.

Although Wilt was driven out of the Highland Legion, he ultimately survived and was later appreciated by the Crown Prince, who took him in as a follower.

[Wilter has come to you late at night to discuss the matter of the First Prince.]

He said that after learning of his father's serious illness, the eldest prince returned to the capital, but was attacked by a mysterious force on the way. The force was powerful and numerous, severely wounding the eldest prince and killing all the guards except for Wilt...

He risked his life to cover the Crown Prince's escape, but the Crown Prince himself was cursed and unable to teleport away. He didn't know who else he could trust, so he came here to seek help from the Imperial Sword...

This choice is correct, because the eldest prince has always held moderate political views, and he is the ideal monarch and natural ally of the conservatives.

So Luvia will still help with this.

So the question is, how can we help?

Incidentally, if Richard remembers correctly, the First Prince is accompanied by Gold-rank guards. So, who could be the force that could mobilize such a large force near Idaril to forcibly assassinate a member of the royal family with Gold-rank guards...?

Then they received another message.

[You have learned that the Second Prince has arrived at the palace, declared himself regent in this time of crisis, and mobilized all garrison troops. Patrols are now everywhere around Idaril.]

To put it another way, it means the capital city was completely blocked by water.

Second Prince, stop hiding from me!

Why study the Ottoman Empire?

No, now that the Second Prince has completely taken control of the situation in the capital, I can't stay in Idaril!

Luvia thought the same thing.

After analysis, you believe it is necessary to send the eldest prince out of Idaril and head north to a region where the conservative forces are stronger.

After much deliberation, Richard proposed a solution.

They were to split into three teams. The first team, consisting of Wilt and an attendant disguised as the eldest prince, would carry the prince's hair, blood, and tokens, and would travel directly north disguised as ordinary merchants.

The second team consisted of Luvia and another attendant accompanying the Crown Prince, who also carried various items that could interfere with prophetic and location-finding magic. They headed east first and then north.

Both teams were essentially cover, because Richard was certain that if the Second Prince's men investigated seriously, they would definitely find out that Wilt had been to Luvia's place. In that case, both of them would become obvious targets, so it was better to send them out rather than have them guard the First Prince.

The third team consisted of Richard and the real First Prince. Richard, as a hidden Silver Peak, carried various equipment that could shield him from tracking and detection. He first headed south, then west to the sea, and finally detoured to the north.

After you proposed this solution, Wilt readily agreed.

He trusts people without doubt and is fearless in the face of death. He's ruthless.

Luvia isn't worried about herself, but she's more worried about you. After your persuasion, she agreed to the plan.

Without further ado, you all set off separately overnight.

You and the First Prince disguised yourselves as merchants and traveled south. At first, things went smoothly thanks to your abilities.

On the way, you talked a lot with the eldest prince. Although you already knew his policy platform, you still found that he was unexpectedly a good person, but also a relatively indecisive one. Even in the current situation, he was still hesitant about whether to respond strongly to his brother's behavior.

He told you that he and his younger brother grew up together and knew the latter's character well. He couldn't believe that his brother could be so cruel, and thought that there must be a demon or something else manipulating him...

Ok……

No wonder they lost...

Richard was pessimistic about the prince's future, but he continued with the simulation.

You have arrived at a port on the west coast.

[But you have discovered that the Second Prince has issued a temporary sea ban, prohibiting all ships except those for special purposes from setting sail, and requiring all crew members to undergo identity verification...]

It seems the other party has discovered that my brother might be traveling by sea?

Richard was considering whether to go directly to Connaught and try, when he suddenly discovered that there seemed to be ships available at the port.

After questioning, you learned that it was a ship belonging to the Dulles family. It was said that old Dulles had been given a mission by the second prince to go to the north, which was why he was able to set sail.

...Wouldn't this be an easy win?

[You immediately took the eldest prince, changed their appearances, and replaced two ordinary sailors to sneak onto the ship—it seems the Dulles family is used to running rampant in this area, and no one bothered to check.]

The ships set sail and soon approached the northern province of the empire.

At this moment, thanks to your superior strength, you discover that Dulles is only accompanied by a mid-level Silver Mage and a mid-level Silver Shieldbearer...

Huh? There are no more assassins?

Is it because we can't afford to hire them anymore? Or has our spending level dropped?

Richard was puzzled for a moment, then realized what was going on and couldn't help but laugh.

That's right, after hanging out with Luvia, Alice, and the others for so long, I've come to think that gold is everywhere and silver is worthless...

But in reality, how many Silver-level Shadow Servants are there in the world? And how many can guarantee loyalty to a family? He killed one before, and the Dulles family will probably have a hard time finding a second one!