Ezra replied calmly to Roman's blunt question.
"If you truly want to change the king of Clover… the Holy Empire will definitely do it. No matter what."
Her voice carried certainty.
"The Holy Pope himself dislikes the ways of Augustus Nova. Neighboring kingdoms such as Leaf and Spade have already reported to the Holy Pope about mass immigration of Clover's people into their lands. Because of this, even they are facing serious problems."
Roman listened silently.
"Augustus's policies focus first on benefiting the royal family… and only then the people," Ezra continued.
"Clover is deeply involved in human trafficking, child slavery, bribery, illegal magical practices, and many criminal groups operate freely while the king knows everything."
Roman spoke after a brief pause.
"Then why didn't the Pope take direct action?
Why not impeach the royal family?
What are they waiting for?
He is clearly not worthy of the throne."
Ezra answered steadily.
"As I said in the courtroom, the Holy Empire does not interfere directly.
We intervene only when there is a humanity-level threat… and now is the perfect time."
She then added quietly,
"But your father, Jacob Crowell… does not want that."
Roman was visibly shaken.
"Wait… what?
Why is my father involved?
And why is the Pope waiting for him?"
Ezra looked at him with slight surprise.
"You really didn't know…?
Then listen."
She began explaining.
"The previous King of Clover wanted Jacob Crowell to become the next king.
He knew Augustus well powerful, but foolish, prideful, and unfit to rule.
He saw true kingly qualities in your father."
Roman remained silent.
"The king even tried to break the tradition that the son must inherit the throne.
Many nobles supported Jacob… but your father refused every time."
Her tone grew heavier.
"Soon after… the king suddenly became sick and died mysteriously.
To this day, the real reason for his death is unknown.
With no other choice, Augustus became king
and since then, he has held a deep grudge against Jacob."
Roman absorbed everything calmly.
"…I see.
No worries.
When the time is right… I will speak to him myself."
Ezra smirked slightly.
"So you want your father to become king…
so that you can become king in the future?
Nice planning."
Roman shook his head.
"No.
I don't want the throne.
I know the weight of the throne…
and only my father is capable of lifting it."
Ezra narrowed her eyes.
"You say you know its weight… how?"
Roman cleared his throat awkwardly.
"…Nothing like that.
I've only seen my father working as a duke.
He has countless responsibilities.
So I just thought…
how much work a king must carry."
He smiled in a slightly forced, cringe way because in truth, he had once been King Ronald, the greatest ruler of another world.
At that moment, Selena's voice interrupted.
"Here you are, Roman… Miss Ezra.
The Prime Minister is calling.
He wants to officially hand over Ephor's rights and responsibilities.
Father is already there.
And Miss Ezra you must come too."
Roman nodded.
"Let's go."
All three walked together to the chamber where
Prime Minister Joshua Caesar waited with official documents.
Jacob Crowell was already seated.
They entered.
The Prime Minister spoke formally:
"Duke Jacob Crowell of Presia…
Deputy Duke Roman Crowell…
By the authority of His Majesty,
I, Joshua Caesar, Prime Minister of Clover,
hereby hand over the fruitful land of Ephor
and recognize the merger of Presia and Ephor
as one unified mighty dukedom of Clover Kingdom."
He presented the official documents for signature.
Jacob and Roman signed them.
Then the Prime Minister asked,
"What shall be the name of this new dukedom, Duke Jacob?"
Jacob answered calmly:
"The Great Presia of Clover."
The Prime Minister approved the name, recorded it,and ordered the royal map of Clover to be redrawn marking the dawn of a new era.
The era of "Great Presia" Dukedom of Clover Kingdom.