CRIMINALS ARE MY SPONSORS
Meeting the Emperor

[Baharuth/Arwintar Empire]

Right now, in front of the Baharuth Imperial Palace in Arwintar.

Numerous, Large and Luxurious Trains were parked in front of the Palace Entrance.

While all those Luxury Trains had dignified noble badges imprinted on them, representing every Household there.

While many Imperial Knights were in front of the entrance, welcoming the Nobles to the Imperial Palace, as they inspected the invitation letter there.

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[Alard PoV]

While all of this was happening in the Imperial Palace, my carriage was walking in the Imperial Local Market, while I was currently staying in my carriage, sitting in a lotus position.

Meanwhile, Purifying the Mana and Chakra pond within me.

Like, It took a total of 25 days for me to reach the Capital of my Region!!

If I come here with my feet, I can get here within 10 days below.

But this stupid courtesy of His Majesty got me on this stupid train, while wasting my 15 days!

*Sigh on!

Taking a deep breath, I felt my carriage stop, while I heard my bodyguard open my door.

"Young Master, we have arrived at the Imperial Palace."

Hearing that, I slowly opened my eyes, while slowly taking a breath.

'Statistics!'

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[Statistics]

[Name: Alard von Auguste]

[Title: None]

[Class: Magic Caster Level 2, ]

[Sub-Class: Swordsman (Starter Class), Shinobi (Student).]

[Talent: Magic Talent, Five Element Control (more Talent accessible)]

[Age: 10]

[Attacks: 22/10 average]

[Defense: 15/10 average]

[Where: 29/10 average]

[Chakra: 27 (Chakra student level)]

[Health: 18/10 average]

[Strength: 26/10 average]

[Agility: 20/10 average]

[Smart: 16/10 average]

-Equipment: [Black (Rare) Tuxedos] [Black Ties (General)] [Elastic (Rare)] Boxers

-availability: [Iron Sword(General)] [Steel Sword (Frame)] [Fire God Necklace (Low Class)] [Healing Scroll x20 (Frame)] [X1 Summoning Scroll (Artifacts)] [Teleportation Scroll x2(Low - Grade)]

- Skill: [Brute Force] [Magic Shield (2nd level)] [Wind Lance (2nd level)] [Hundred Puncture (2nd level)] [Shadow Clone Jutsu (E)] [Body Replacement Technique (E)] [Wind Quail Leaves (D)]

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Nodding my head in approval, due to my increased status.

I looked at my companion with a happy face.

"Sure, help me get down." I said, While my companion, politely lowered his head, while offering his right hand to me.

Meanwhile, I took his right hand, as I slowly landed on the carriage.

Just then, I slowly began to move forward to the Imperial Palace Entrance.

"Greetings Dear Guest, May I receive an Invitation" said an Imperial Knight, with his utmost respect. While greeting.

"Here." My bodyguard replied, as he gave the Invitation Card, while the Knight who saw it, gave a nod to his fellow Knights, as he made way for me and my companion to enter the Palace.

"Please sir, have a good day."

"Just as for all of you, keep protecting the Empire." I said, entering through the entrance.

When I entered, a beautiful garden appeared in my view..

It was a garden filled with beautiful Flowers, neatly cut shrubs, a fountain with sparkling clean water, and a Crystal Statue.

While there was a path made of tiles, heading somewhere, the Table was full of Delicious Food, wine.

While many Officials talked to each other, with a glass of wine in hand.

While the heirs of the young nobles formed groups and gossiped, as they sat in their seats provided.

When I saw one of the Knights approaching me, because he had a familiar badge in his armor.

"Greetings Young Noble." Said the Knight, while looking at him, he seemed to be a high ranked Knight.

"Greetings Lord Knight, So what does Master need from me?" my question, because the badge he was wearing came from the Imperial Magic Academy.

"Lord Fluder has ordered to escort you to him, when you can arrive. I hope the Young Master doesn't mind." he said as he lowered his head, as I only gave him an understanding look.

"Sure, Mr. Knight... Lead the way." I said, as he smiled getting my cooperation, while many other noble heirs started muttering about me when they saw me.

"Wow! Who was he, Even Lord Margrave Vanelland, who was the younger brother of Duke Vanelland being courteous to that person?"

"Is he from another country? Look at her beautiful blonde hair... Whether she's engaged, or I don't mind getting engaged~"

"But Young Miss!, but you're engaged!"

"Blah, Who cares~"

"Yeah, his eyes are so cutewwwtee~ He's like my dog's son."

Hearing the roar of this child, I could only sigh if they knew I was nothing more than the 3rd Child of the little House Viscount.

And the reason A Margrave was being courteous to me was of course, because of my status as a disciple of the Royal Palace Witch, Fluder Paradyne.

...

Quickly exiting the Imperial Garden, I started walking in the corridors of the Palace, as the sound of the Margrave Vanelland armor stepping on the ground echoed in the room.

Soon, Walk through the corridor... Margrave Vanelland stopped near a gate, as she knocked on the door.

"Your Majesty, I have brought Young Master Alard here."

Immediately, I heard a familiar, old and magical voice inside the door. "Good, bring him in then."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

With that, Margrave Vanelland opened the door while she stood outside the door, waiting for me to enter.

"Please Young Master." Nodding to it, I entered the door.

As, a small room came in my viion.

It was a dull room, while the Stone Sculpture, placed near the corner of the room, Painting of unknown text hung onto the wall, a medium-sized Crystal Lamp illuminated the dull room, with a dim light.

Like, in the middle of the room, there was a rectangular-shaped table, while a sofa wrapped around it.

Like, an old figure was sitting on one of the sofas.

"Greetings, Teacher." I politely greeted the old figure, as he just looked at me, with his eyes shining a rainbow color, while he started laughing out loud.

"Fua Hahahah! It's incredible!! It's incredible!! My dear disciple, you have improved again in these past few months!! I'm really surprised, your teacher is proud of you!!"

'Curtain!' I clicked in annoyance, because I didn't like this old bastard very much, But still I needed him to learn about all I could about Magic from him, So..

"Yeah!! Teacher are you really proud of me?! I will do more to achieve your expectations! I love you Master!~" I said, staring at Fluder with a plain face.

"Yes, my dear disciple!! I expected more from you" he said, while I just nodded my head, as I sat down.

"Teacher, Then Why did you call me here?" I asked curiously, because sometimes I don't know what these old fossils are thinking.

"Oh, it's nothing my dear, I just talked to the Emperor about you."

"And?"

"He was very surprised when he heard a 2nd level Caster of 10 years old had appeared in the Empire, It was nice to see the face of that brat."

"And, now I want to introduce you to the Emperor, because he also wants to meet you."

He said, really surprised me. Like, It was normal for civilians to see the Emperor during his expedition, it was normal for Nobles to see the Emperor at the Feast, Banquet or Temple ceremony.. But meeting the Emperor personally, It was an extremely rare opportunity, for lower nobles like Barons, Viscounts or Earls.

"Wow!? Master Can I really meet the Emperor!!" I said while jumping from my seat, excitement was actually written on my face.

"Hahahah, O my dear disciple, you will meet the Emperor, come with me." He said, moving us to another room.

This room, bright unlike the previous dull room, direct sunlight illuminated the room, birds chirping, splashes of water in the fountain echoed in the room.

While a very noble figure was staring out the window, with his hands behind his back.

"Oh, are you back, Uncle Fluder? Is he the child you are talking about." asked the noble figure as he turned his head towards me, as I had a complete view of his appearance.

He was a large man, at 6.8 feet tall, his blonde hair tied in a ponytail, as he wore an Emperor dress.

The man in front of me was none other than the current Emperor of the Baharuth Empire, Robin Rn Farodo Eru Nikusu!

"Greetings Your Majesty!" I immediately greeted her to see the Emperor Dress her, while I could hear the Laughter of the Emperor and the Fluder.

"Huh, there's no need to be so polite, son, I don't think I can accept such courtesy from someone as talented as you."

"Haha, Isn't my disciple funny! So what do you think of him?"

"He's really cute, He will definitely become a handsome and strong man in the future.. And, as you said Uncle Fluder, I can't believe I'm currently seeing a level 2 Caster magic, age 10, my Empire is blessed by the Four Great Gods!"

"So, Little Monster.. Why not just sit down." said the Emperor, while I nodded nervously.

"Hahaha, I don't need to be nervous, go home alone!"

'Shit! Like I could lose my nerve fighting a dying bone like you, I just need to keep the innocent child's face up until War.'

'Like, after the War.. I don't need to act innocent, because it's natural for someone to change after going through War.'

"I-I'm not-not nervous Your Majesty!! I'm just a big fan of yours!! You are the Emperor, you know!" I said, while making a fan-boy face, while he looked at me with interest.

"Huh? Then may I know, what do you like about me?"

"I like about you? Simply put, you go around War swinging the sword of Shoosh and Shoosh! I want Shoosh too! Shoe! war like you! and protect the Empire."

I said, trying to be as innocent as possible, while my own mind was choking..

"Haha! So you want Shoosh too! Shoosh?! But didn't the Knight do it too, so who do you prefer me or them to be?"

'Brensek!! I'm a fucking 10-year-old! Why are you asking so many questions!'

Still, getting back my innocent composer, I answered innocence.

"You are the Emperor!"

"But..."

"Why don't you stop it now, Your Majesty... He's still a kid, Why did you ask him, when he was here for Prince Jircniv's birthday."

"You're right, Uncle Fluder.. I'm sorry Alard, I hope you don't mind."

'Sorry you are not welcome!!'

"It's okay, Your Honor. I'm happy to answer your question." I replied while emitting a brilliant smile, as the Emperor suddenly started patting my head.

"Well, you're a really cute little kid.. You are even more handsome than Jircniv, I hope in the future you will help my Jircniv, if he needs anything."

'Hoh, finally get straight to the point huh.'

I think the point of all these meetings is to get strong support for his son Jircniv.

"If Your Majesty will! I will definitely help the Prince!" I said, with a very awkward respect.

"Yes, then I'll be waiting for you at the banquet tonight."

"Sure, Your Majesty." I said, while Fluder just teleported me outside the room, while the room became silent for a while, as Robin spoke after a while.

"I feel sorry for this boy."

"How's what?" asked Fluder, while he looked towards Robin.

"I received a report from my spy that, Viscount Auguste was planning a rebellion against the Empire, He has created a secret Faction with 4 Count House and even a Great Nobles."

Fluder's eyes gave a surprised reaction to this, as he did not believe someone had the guts to try and start a rebellion when the Seasonal War against the Kingdom was coming.

"I hope Alard's son has nothing to do with rebellion, he's a great Talent who can be used for the greater good of the Empire" Robin said, while he looked to Fluder to find a solution.

"Haha, my dear Robin.. Why worry about such a thing, I'm sure the Viscount boy planned his rebellion while the Seasonal War was going on."

"Just make Alard an independent nobleman when the War starts giving him some false merit, Since he is the 3rd Son of the Family, It's only natural that he can become an independent noble."

"I'll convince him to accept the position, while we just slaughter all those rebellious dogs and fool the naive little boy it's no big deal" Fluder said, wisdom is in his eyes.

"Wow, as expected Uncle ... I will apply this advice of yours!" said the Emperor, absolutely reassuring..