"Father, I, Barbro, will surely govern the kingdom in an orderly manner and make it stronger!"
The tall and mighty first prince of the Re-Estize Kingdom knelt before Ramposa III like a knight receiving a knighthood, and although he swore thus, the overjoyed expression on his face clearly made this promise less sincere.
Ramposa III stared at his eldest son with a mixed expression. Despite the unanimous agitation of the aristocracy and the silence of the king's supporting faction, he ultimately had to accept Marquis Paul Lope's 'temporary recuperation' advice and ordered that the kingdom's affairs be handed over to Barbro.
Such a result was also not far off from a passing, even if it had not been officially sanctioned. He could foresee that his power would slowly be sidelined and reduced to a symbolic puppet king.
As for Barbro.
He "clearly lacked the ability to control Marquis Paul Lope. After inheriting his position as king, he would most likely become an opponent's puppet, and the kingdom's power would fall under the control of the aristocracy."
Knowing it would come to this point, it should have been right before Renner was the heir to the throne, I hesitated too much.
Ramposa III thought sadly in his heart. But he also knew there was no point in thinking about it anymore, and after urging Barbro to say, "I hope you don't disappoint my expectations," he announced the dissolution of this noble council.
A small number of fawning nobles surrounded Barbro, trumpeting him, while the powerful nobles left the guesthouse alone, and Marquis Paul Lope, who promoted this nobles' meeting, also left by carriage.
Although E-Rantel was the royal family's direct domain, because nobles were summoned yearly to join in wars, those of status had their own residences or business chambers within or outside the city.
Marquis Paul Lope's carriage soon stopped in front of a small bungalow.
Strangely, after successfully forcing the king into temporary retirement and successfully installing his foolish son-in-law to control the kingdom, Marquis Paul Lope did not look as happy as one might expect. He entered the residence with his usual expression, and, after giving daily work to the steward, he went alone to the study.
Sitting on the reception sofa in the study, Marquis Paul Lope waited quietly without uttering a word, holding a teacup. Not long after, there was a spatial fluctuation, and two figures appeared before him.
"Marquis, we meet again."
A gentle voice, with a hint of a smile, greeted Marquis Paul Lope. As the Marquis looked towards the other, his body slowly rose, "Your Royal Highness, I have done as you said."
"Very good, thank you. As long as you continue to cooperate with our actions, Supreme Being Ainz Ooal Gown will keep you and your family safe, and later the entire kingdom will be run by you."
"Thank you very much."
Marquis Paul Lope, with a slightly softened expression, saluted the girl before him. A white dress, long blonde hair with deep sapphire eyes, precisely the Princess Renner who had been missing for over a month. And the other person following Renner was a member of the Great Tomb of Nazarick—Narberal Gamma in battle maid attire.
Marquis Paul Lope, though unclear about Narberal's identity, could probably guess her origin.
The Great Tomb of Nazarick, this organization is truly terrifying.
About a month prior, Princess Renner had suddenly appeared in his mansion, threatening him to cooperate with her. At that time, Marquis Paul Lope naturally didn't take the golden princess, who was like a grieving dog, seriously, and immediately ordered his guards to apprehend her, but dozens of them were all killed by the mysterious maid in the blink of an eye. That bloody scene was still indelible.
And after that, Marquis Paul Lope also tried to resist and escape. But the result was that he had just contacted a Mithril-ranked adventurer team, and the heads of all the team members were placed beside his bed the next morning. From then on, Marquis Paul Lope realized that he was like a bird in a cage, under the other party's surveillance in every move he made.
Marquis Paul Lope, who, according to Renner, would run the entire kingdom, had no hope and now only wanted his life and his family members to remain safe. His eyes shifted slightly, sweeping over Renner's face, and a hint of mockery flashed deep in his eyes.
"Thank you, Golden Princess, who was previously famous for her wisdom, you can't even see through such a simple truth!"
Since monsters from the Great Tomb of Nazarick can use me, a Marquis of the Kingdom, as a tool, how are you, a deposed princess, regarded as a companion? Didn't you notice? The maid next to you looks at you exactly as she did when she looked at me, with the same disgust one feels at the sight of a bedbug.
"Marquis Paul Lope, what's wrong with you?"
"Oh, nothing, Your Royal Highness, I'm just pleased our plan is going well."
"I see."
A gentle smile appeared on Renner's face, as if she hadn't noticed Marquis Paul Lope's strange expression.
Standing by, Narberal looked at Renner and the two of them expressionlessly, only recalling the Supreme Being's message in her mind.
You must be careful in this operation to subdue the kingdom's nobles, and if you encounter any dangerous situation, do not worry about any problems and prioritize ensuring your safe retreat.
That is to say, these human bugs are of no consequence, they are casually discardable things.
In the following days, King Ramposa III, mentally and physically exhausted, chose to rest and spread the news that all state affairs would be handled by Prince Barbro on his behalf throughout the Re-Estize Kingdom.
In the Holy City of Destiny, Katze Plains
Holy City of Destiny, Katze Plains.
Kael appeared thoughtful as he sat in a luxurious office chair, holding a news report about Prince Barbro's governance. At that moment, the office door was knocked, and after he looked towards the visitor, he showed a smiling expression.
"God Kael, were you looking for me?"
"Here you are, Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindra."
Kael rose from his seat, walked over to Lakyus, and handed her the information in his hand, "You must know about this, right?"
Lakyus took the document, glanced at it, and nodded, "Yes, when Gagaran and Evileye went to E-Rantel for a drink, they heard the civilians in the city talking."
Although the Vancev Royal Family was the royal family, it did not hold an absolute leadership position in the Re-Estize Kingdom, but was limited by the great nobles. Now that the royal capital had been destroyed and the royal family's reputation had suffered a major blow, it was not unusual for the old king, Ramposa III, to be collectively pressured by the nobles.
"Lakyus, from the perspective of a member of the kingdom, do you think it's good for the entire kingdom if the eldest prince governs?"
"Huh?"
Lakyus looked at Kael with a slight surprise. She didn't understand why he suddenly asked this, but she still answered honestly, "Prince Barbro's abilities are very average, and he's relatively arrogant and conceited. He's not the type of person who can care for the people. He's not a good king."
"I see."
Kael pretended to think for a moment and then said something that startled Lakyus, "Lakyus, would you like to be the Queen of the Re-Estize Kingdom?