Vol. 16 Ch. 13: The Strongest, Coolest Job Title I Came Up With

"As stated in the report, it has been determined that the curse-user Peter Sams was solely responsible for everything. The Second Prince, having escaped execution, will presumably leave the capital after graduating from Serendia Academy under the pretext of recuperating from the curse."

As he listened to Heidi's report, the Emperor casually raised his goblet.

When Yuwan, standing nearby, poured in some wine, the Emperor drained it in a single gulp.

"I see. So the Duke of Clockford has been stripped of his power, and in time the First Prince will become king... In other words, the Silent Witch has fulfilled her promise to me."

Given how things had turned out, it was safe to assume that the Empire and the Kingdom of Ridill would not go to war for the time being.

The Emperor would not have minded in the slightest if things had led to the Duke of Clockford's execution... In fact, that would have been more convenient. The duke was a capable man, and his power was immense. Losing him would be a major blow to the Kingdom of Ridill.

The Emperor had even been secretly plotting to take advantage of the kingdom once its national strength had been weakened.

"Hmph. What a dull, plain, and safe outcome. Just like that unambitious girl."

"If it were Your Majesty, you probably would have taken the Duke of Clockford's position for yourself and taken over the whole thing, wouldn't you?"

At Yuwan's mutter, the Emperor gave a low chuckle...