Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

He carried something wrapped in red cloth with golden threads, likely a letter sent by the Emperor.

Yuri received him alongside his aides and the lord of Bezos Castle.

The imperial envoy entered the castle with arrogance, his eyes half-lidded as if looking down on everyone.

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Around him, knights with swords at their waists watched the envoy closely.

“Very well.”

“I bring a message from His Majesty the Emperor.”

Since Yuri wasn’t king, he sat half-leaning in the chair with a casual posture.

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“Wait.”

The envoy blinked slightly, then extended the letter.

For an official reception of an imperial message, the atmosphere was overly simple.

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“You must show homage.”

Yuri didn’t take it.

His tone was like that of an adult scolding a child. crystal His voice was soft and measured—so much so that it took the envoy a moment to understand the meaning of his words.

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He didn’t say it harshly or try to impose authority. apron He simply gestured with his eyes as if to remind him he had forgotten something.

“Won’t you?”

Seeing that the envoy remained still, Yuri repeated himself.

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After a brief silence, the envoy replied.

“And?”

“That means it no longer recognizes Briol’s royal authority.”

“The Empire is preparing for war with Briol.”

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“I see you have courage.”

Yuri nodded slightly.

“Hm…”

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The envoy blinked. album It seemed he had never been treated this way before.

“You know you’ll die if you don’t do it, right?”

“My duty ends with the delivery of this letter.”

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Because he already knew just how insane the Empire would become.

But Yuri didn’t care.

Normally, an envoy from the Empire was treated with distinction—especially if he brought a letter from the Emperor. aspect Even a king would tread carefully.

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There was no negotiating with the Empire.

“As you yourself said, we’re at war, aren’t we?”

The more you gave in, the more they demanded—until the entire continent was engulfed in flames.

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Just as he had united the allied army by cutting off orc heads on the plains, Yuri was also ready to kill this envoy if necessary.

There was nothing to gain by treating an envoy with respect. ability On the contrary, it might cause his own men to let their guard down and lose focus in battle.

Yuri stood from his seat.

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“Since I don’t want this to become a hassle, I’ll be clear—either pay homage or die.”

He picked up Guilty, which was resting beside him.

“I’ve got nothing against you. legend You’re doing your job, and I’m doing mine.”

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Yuri’s demeanor wasn’t bravado. august His intention to kill him was a purely rational judgment.

As Yuri tapped the pommel of his sword, the envoy’s eyes trembled slightly.

The envoy averted his gaze. amateur Normally, a minister would step in and stop such a situation. silence That’s how feared the Empire was.

“Th-this…”

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“And what do you think ‘land of knights’ means? arctic It just means there are lots of guys who know how to swing a sword. arcade Nothing special, right?”

But none of the knights of Briol intervened. sphere On the contrary, they looked down on him with their chins raised, as if demanding he humiliate himself already.

He tried to speak calmly, but ended up stuttering. ability Yuri laughed.

“I’d heard Briol was the land of knights, but this is barbaric.”

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But here, his logic didn’t apply.

Some around him burst into laughter. arcade They looked like a gang of thugs.

As usual, he expected to deliver the letter and leave with an air of superiority.

The envoy closed his eyes and reopened them. atomic He hadn’t come with solemn intentions.

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“Understood.”

“Looks like he has no intention. arcade Bring him.”

“Jared.”

“Yes.”

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“Hmm?”

Everyone in the hall stopped and looked at him.

Jared approached the envoy with steady steps and, without the slightest hesitation, reached out. harbor He grabbed him by the collar like a petty criminal and dragged him forward.

“W-wait a moment…!”

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“Ah, what a shame.”

The envoy hesitated for a moment, then slowly lowered his head.

“As an envoy of the Empire… I p-present my r-respects to the Prince of Briol.”

And he bowed. acquire It wasn’t a particularly dignified show of respect.

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“Th-this is…”

Yuri said as he pulled out a few gold coins from his pocket. portal The knights of Briol began passing the money around.

The envoy realized they had bet on how he would react.

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“Leave that there.”

At that moment, the atmosphere shifted. armor The laughter vanished.

“How rude… how dare you, a mere minor kingdom, treat an envoy of the Empire this way…?”

His face turned red from the humiliation. acquire Yuri paid it no mind.

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He drew Guilty.

Yuri stood up.

All the knights in the room fixed their gazes on the envoy. academy The pressure was so great that he stopped breathing.

“Just because you showed respect once doesn’t mean insolence will be tolerated.”

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“What’s the matter? riddle Dying only takes a moment. arena It’s no big deal.”

It had taken only the blink of an eye.

The envoy took a step back.

He spoke from experience. academy Yuri remembered clearly the moment when, in his previous life, Laurent had cut his throat.

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“With your permission, I’ll take my leave.”

“Now then…”

“I’ve gotten carried away.”

The envoy immediately lowered his head. aspect He turned out to value his life more than he let on.

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“Yes. alert Thank you.”

“Hmm…”

Yuri sheathed his sword.

“Fine. artist I won’t show mercy again. athlete Leave.”

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“That guy definitely pissed himself.”

And the envoy left the room without looking back. alien The knights burst out laughing.

“No wonder he walked out all hunched over.”

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They spoke like drunkards in a tavern—but they were all titled nobles.

And it seemed they quite liked Yuri’s attitude.

Those who have set foot on the battlefield inevitably become rougher.

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“We’ll end up fighting and shedding blood anyway. aluminum No reason to be polite.”

“As expected of His Majesty’s son.”

“Prince, that was well done. artist Arrogant types like that need to be broken from the start.”

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Yuri untied the string on the letter.

“Well then…”

Laurent and Jared, however, wore doubtful expressions, as if unsure whether that was the right thing—but the others praised Yuri without hesitation.

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It was so brief that Yuri let out a little chuckle.

He lifted the cloth and read the contents. artist But there really wasn’t anything special.

“Let’s see what the Emperor has to say.”

“That’s it?”

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“Hmm…”

Yuri held out the message for everyone to see. absorb Everyone present wore uncomfortable expressions.

“What does it say?”

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However, what unsettled everyone wasn’t the message itself.

「Surrender.」

The contents were short.

That was all.

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One of the nearby knights spoke up.

“He really does seem to be sick.”

The fact that the letter was wrapped in red cloth and sealed with golden threads indicated it was a personal message written directly by the Emperor.

“The Emperor…”

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And yet, the handwriting was strange.

The shifting tone in each word created a disturbing sensation for anyone who read it.

Some letters looked like they had been written by a child—weakly and disorderly—while others were so heavily pressed it seemed the writer had gripped the pen with extreme force.

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The darkness of black magic was so thick it could be seen visually. timber Yuri concluded that the Emperor had been completely consumed by black magic.

It was, quite literally, the handwriting of a madman.

Yuri examined the letter. august His eyes were already peering into the soul’s domain.

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Yuri closed the letter, silently offering his condolences. acid He didn’t feel right continuing to look at it.

He had even shown a simple side, capable of making silly jokes. apron But that Ivar no longer existed.

The Emperor—Ivar. alpha The emperor he had met in this life hadn’t seemed like a bad person.

“He won’t last long.”

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“There was something strange, though.”

He murmured those words.

The next emperor would be Eugen—and he was a terrifying monster with an evident mastery of black magic.

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One of the knights behind him spoke.

“I met the Emperor some time ago. artist Back then, he seemed like a decent man. amateur When he suddenly started doing crazy things, I thought he’d been poisoned by something.”

It was Ainzer Yustam, lord of the Matehorn region.

Though he had a bit of a belly, he was sturdy and experienced. arctic House Yustam was one of the most prestigious in Briol.

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Yuri rose from his seat.

“That’s something that can’t be helped.”

“Yes. abandon They said he lost his mind from poisoning, and it seems to be true.”

“Oh, really?”

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“True enough.”

“Some things just happen.”

“Well then, let’s prepare.”

Yuri spoke with a firm tone.

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“Since we treated the envoy so poorly, it’s likely the other side will start getting ready too. alien They might begin the war right away. admire Some of us here may not be around tomorrow. athlete Has everyone written their will?”

Not only Yuri, who made them effortlessly, but also the older knights who enjoyed them so naturally—it all seemed strange to him.

He didn’t quite understand that kind of joke.

Laughter erupted. palette Jared, who stood beside him, shook his head.

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“No need for a will, Prince.”

“Do you get along with your children?”

Ainzer responded to Yuri’s joke with good humor.

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“That’s exactly why. admire When I die, they’ll fight over the inheritance, and the loser will come visit me first. ability Isn’t that the truly filial child?”

“No. echo Quite badly, actually.”

“Ah, now I see you’re a very wise father.”

“And still no will?”

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More laughter burst forth. advance For being on the eve of war, the mood was surprisingly cheerful.

Jared, who had been quiet, tried to join in on the conversation.

“Hahahahaha!”

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Everyone turned to look at him. adjust One of the knights asked:

Jared beamed and delivered a line.

“By the way, I think we’ll be able to eat more tomorrow.”

“And why’s that?”

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Jared laughed alone. echo His laughter faded slowly.

“Ha… ha…”

“Because there’ll be fewer mouths to feed. august After all, you can’t put rice in the mouths of the dead, right? arrow Hahahaha!”

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The cold stares of the knights pierced his chest like knives.

“So you’re saying we’re all going to die tomorrow?”

The atmosphere turned icy.

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“Sounds like you’re hoping we drop dead, huh?”

“No, it was just a j-joke…”

“If half of us die, you’ll have a double feast tomorrow, is that it?”

“Ah, that… no…”

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Jared turned pale.

At that moment, everyone burst into laughter.

“No, that’s not what I meant…”

“If I’ve offended anyone, I’m sorry…”

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“If I die, you can have my special ration! harbor Hahaha!”

“Double portion, he says! agent This guy’s got guts!”

“Wahahahahaha!”

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“I thought you were a goody-two-shoes, but you’ve got some spark!”

One of the knights clapped him hard on the back while laughing.

It was a joke, too. artist Jared let out a relieved smile and laughed along, a bit awkwardly.

“Kid, you’re bold! riddle No matter who dies, we’ll get you twice as drunk!”

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Yuri stood up.

How could a prince as young as the king’s third son get along so well with people like this? canvas Jared glanced at him, and Yuri silently winked with a smile.

They were truly hard people to understand.

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Yuri’s words raised the morale even more.

The whole room was boiling with enthusiasm. portal But someone leaning against the wall was lost in thought.

“Yes, sir!”

“Well, that’s enough joking. avalanche Now something serious—take care of yourselves tomorrow. alpha Not just you, but also the rest of our troops. airport This war may drag on. ability Who knows, we might even end up planting Briol’s flag in the imperial palace and drinking there. voyage And if we do, we all have to be alive to celebrate it together.”

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Because of his Flandre upbringing, this kind of atmosphere felt foreign to him, and he was still worried about Cedric.

It was Laurent.

“…”

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But he couldn’t shake that feeling.

From an outside perspective, it might seem like he was worrying too much. ability If it were someone else acting like him, Laurent would’ve told them not to overthink it.

“Lian must be proud. atomic To have such a handsome son.”

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“Yes. galaxy Thank you for your words.”

Laurent smiled.

A knight came up to him. ability He was an acquaintance of Lian Flandre, Laurent’s father.

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“Yes. album I’ll keep that in mind. adjust But feel free to call me whatever you like.”

“And how is Lian?”

“That’s good to hear. ability Laurent—or rather, Sir Laurent—please take care.”

“He’s well. accent I’m told it’s nothing serious.”

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“I vaguely remember.”

“Alright, Laurent. alert I saw you many times as a child.”

With those words, Laurent turned his gaze to the window.

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A lone bird was flying across the sky.