Become Tyrant On My Own Way
Chapter 38 – AUDIENCE WITH KING
After 14 days arrived at the capital of the Kingdom of Meglovia, an audience before the king and queen arrived. Alfreon Sun Meglovia and Theia Madama Meglovia, thus the name of the king and queen of this kingdom, aka both my parents.
But despite being said to be an old man, ever since the day the prophecy was announced, I almost never saw them again.
“My respect for the most shining fire in the land and the bright guards of the lamps, the king and queen of this country, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of the Kingdom of Meglovia.”
I bowed respectfully to the formality before the king and queen of this country who were none other than my own two parents.
Although this is a formal event where no kinship relationship should be highlighted as a parent and child, but there is no visible slightest affection behind their expressions.
There is, even a flat expression from Dad accompanied by a disgusted expression from Mom to me as if looking at garbage.
It also seems to gather the nobles who occupy parliamentary positions in the palace and also Leon and Ilene. For some reason, I can't see Brother's whereabouts.
Then, the king announced his decision on my evaluation as the leader of Painfinn City for the past four months.
At first, I thought he was going to have a problem with how many soldiers died about the King of Undead incident. But beyond my expectations, though,
“Helios de Meglovia, the second prince of this kingdom, after judging your performance in overcoming the root of the problem of the monster wave in Painfinn City and how you increase the prosperity of that city, I decided to make you a permanent leader in that city and give you the title of count at once..”.
The king finished his decision. But rather than containing an expression of dissatisfaction, it actually contained an appreciation for my achievements and even awarded me with the title of count.
“Wait for His Majesty the King! I don't think it's the right decision considering the age of His Highness the Second Prince is still relatively young, coupled with the incident of the king of undead where His Highness the Second Prince who became the leader of the army when the disaster occurred, the, of course there will be a lot of dissatisfaction everywhere if His Highness the Second Prince actually obtained achievements instead of punishment.”
“So you want to say that the decision I made was not wise, O undergraduate representative board?”
One of the councils of scholars who also held an important vote in the parliament was instantly silent as the king glared at him.
But then, Ilene was the one who spoke.
“If welcome, may I add my opinion, Ayahanda.”
“Ehem, if in a public place like this, you should call me by formal designation, First Princess.”
“Ah, forgive me, Aya, ah, I mean His Majesty King.”
“Ehem. All right, I'll let you make a sound.”
“In my opinion, I agree with what the undergraduate representative board said. His Highness the Second Prince was not entitled to receive the award, but that also did not mean His Highness the Second Prince was entitled to receive punishment. The achievement he obtained was worth the price with the failure he made. Therefore, performance and punishment as a result negate each other.”
That was of course a reasonable response given how much my position in this country was hated. However, seeing Ilene, my own sister, also cornered me, made my heart feel very sore. Well, at least what he says is true, so let's take a positive look at what he just said. It's possible that Ilene's good intentions were hidden there without my knowledge.
“Hmm. If in my opinion, it would be a bit wrong also if without giving anything to His Highness the Second Prince after what achievements he did. How about giving him a stack of gold coins?”
“It will certainly be more useful, beside His Highness the Second Prince in addition to being able to use it for the development of his potion and crystal stone business, he said, the money can also be used as personal compensation as a form of forgiveness to soldiers who died as a result of his orders.”
“Hmm, I admire you, First Princess. You are so wise. All right let's do that. In that case, the Second Prince's reward was replaced with fifty thousand gold coins for his achievements on stopping the root cause of the monster wave problem in Painfinn City.”
“For his punishment for his failure in the incident involving the king of undead that killed more than a thousand soldiers was abolished thanks to his brilliant achievements in developing the City of Painfinn. Does anyone else object to that decision?”
“Wait, Your Highness.”
“What else, First Princess?”
“Regarding the issue of the leadership of Painfinn City, there would be dissatisfaction from the families of the soldiers' victims if His Highness the Second Prince still continued to be the leader there. How about withdrawing His Highness the Second Prince then replacing him with His Highness the Third Prince only, Your Highness?”
So apparently, I just understood the plot of this conversation. It was only fitting that Leon and Ilene met in person a few days ago. Apparently, it's all for purpose today. It all comes back to their fear that if I use the momentum in Painfinn City to strengthen my position to seize the throne, then the prophecy will come true.
Again, this is all about that damn prophecy.
I remember talking to Albert a few days ago.
“Master, does Master really not intend to be king?”
“Where is it possible.. How could I possibly think of such a thing?! Where maybe I will target the position of Brother Tius like Leon. I told you I'm not interested in the throne, in fact, I hate it so much! Because of that damn throne now my family is scattered!”
Thas right. I'll never be interested in the throne. My dream is to become a wealthy businessman free from royal etiquette. If not for the citizens of Painfinn City whom I had considered to be my own family, I would have by my own volition already relinquished my current position.
There are also many things that hurt me there such as when the incident with the traffickers made the citizens blaspheme me. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that more wonderful memories I carved there.
Ever since I broke free from that shabby palace cage, it was Painfinn City that had filled that void in the recesses of my heart with such wonderful memories. There were Nunu, Alice, Curtiz, Jilk, and also the late Fernand. Unknowingly, Painfinn City had become something so precious to me.
I'll never take the throne like they worry about. Whether it's a tyrant prophecy or something, I'll never be someone like what the prophecy describes. I will carve my own future according to the path I want.
However, the story is different from the city of Painfinn. As long as I can defend it without resisting the royal decree, then of course I will maintain it until the last drop of blood.
“Hmm, but frankly, I was quite fond of the Second Prince's achievements during his time there. Especially about how he was able to create potions that were very beneficial for the development of magic in the kingdom. What do you think, Second Prince?”
Therefore, to the question of the Father, it is clear the answer, “If His Majesty the King allows, I want to keep the leadership of Painfinn City under me.”