Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard-Chapter 339

The Emperor could declare Fargar a traitor and gain the right to summon vassals to protect the empire.

Hastria, Araz, Gazuus.

The other three imperial dukes would join the Emperor's side.

Though the Roland Kingdom backed Duke Fargar, facing three imperial dukes was different.

With three imperial dukes involved, they couldn't lose even if the Kingdom's ancestors rose from their graves.

The Roland Kingdom wasn't stupid. They wouldn't join a fight they'd clearly lose.

Duke Fargar would fall, and the Emperor would reclaim all the traitor's territory.

Territory distribution was the Emperor's discretion, so flatterers would swarm around him...

In short, only the Emperor would benefit.

'Duke Fargar will stop the war...!'

It was a perfect scenario for the Emperor.

If the Duke stopped fighting, that would restore imperial authority in its own way.

While creating debt with Duke Roxlan, it would make Roxlan mindful of the Emperor.

Everything worked out perfectly.

If Ian could prove the other side was fake.

But how?

Even if Ian was an exceptional wizard, that seemed impossible?

"Tell me quickly. What magic can resolve this? Is there magic that can determine someone's bloodline!"

Ian shook his head.

"There's no such convenient magic, Your Majesty."

"...Then how?"

"Among my acquaintances, there's someone who remembers House Silverwind's fall."

"!"

The Emperor easily grasped Ian's meaning.

Someone who remembered Silverwind's fall...!

They could determine if the heir Fargar presented was real!

"Wait. Wait."

"?"

"This isn't a conversation to have casually."

The Emperor summoned Wizard Forendal.

"You called, Your Majesty?"

"Have discreet servants bring us drinks and food."

Ian nearly rolled his eyes.

A supposedly sick person asking for alcohol...

But Ian knew.

The Emperor was faking illness, so drinking was fine.

That's why he wanted to drink secretly!

"I'd be very grateful if you'd join us."

"If Your Majesty insists."

Shortly after, Forendal brought an impressive spread.

Being the Emperor's table, the presentation was excellent.

"Here! Lord Ian!"

The Emperor filled Ian's cup generously and said:

"Let's have an honest conversation!"

What comes with alcohol?

Hospitality.

The medieval era was no different.

Emperor or whatever, if you want something from someone, you start with hospitality!

'Not bad.'

Ian accepted the Emperor's drink, thinking things were going better than expected.

"Hahaha! You drink like a real man!"

'...I've barely had a few cups, you Imperial bastard.'

Ian felt slightly odd when the Emperor started obvious flattery.

The Emperor seemed like a likeable person.

His struggles as the empire's group project leader(...) were sympathetic.

At least he knew how to respect others, making him a decent noble.

"So! Got a lover?"

"Countess Talian is my fiancée."

"Then what about that red-haired woman clinging to you?"

"...She's also my fiancée."

"What?! Two fiancées? Now that's a man!"

"..."

The Emperor roared with laughter and raised his cup.

"To a true man! Cheers!"

"Cheers."

The Emperor chatted with Ian, trying to win his favor.

Though receiving imperial hospitality was nice...

Ian knew it wouldn't be free.

'The Emperor wants the war stopped.'

If the war stopped, the Emperor would be satisfied.

Whatever happened in the process... honestly, wasn't the Emperor's concern.

But Ian had to care.

After all, Maria's fate was at stake.

To the Emperor, Maria was nothing.

If Maria got hurt or died during the process of stopping the war... the Emperor wouldn't care much.

That's why Ian approached carefully.

'Must get everything possible.'

Fortunately, the cards Ian held could be called the best possible hand.

Ian held the initiative in negotiations.

"Well, Lord Ian. They say you've reached remarkable heights at a young age?"

"Nothing so remarkable."

Forendal shook his head, and the Emperor laughed.

They knew Ian was being modest.

"No point hiding it now that you're exposed. You're truly an exceptional wizard."

"..."

"I hear wizards must experience something called mystery to reach mastery?"

Perhaps because Forendal was present.

The Emperor knew much about wizards.

"I know it's an unreasonable request for a wizard."

"Your Majesty."

"Help me, Ian."

Wizards rarely involved themselves in nobles' power struggles.

They had neither time nor reason.

But Ian had reason to help the Emperor.

...Though the Emperor didn't know it.

Ian didn't immediately accept the Emperor's proposal.

First, he had to play hard to get.

In negotiations, the needier side should start low.

"Hmm..."

Ian didn't answer right away.

The Emperor was disappointed but didn't show it.

Ian was a wizard.

This level of aloofness was expected!

As if persuading wizards could ever be easy!

Forendal cleared his throat and said:

"Ian. Since it's His Majesty's request, perhaps you could try harder..."

"I wonder?"

"..."

When Ian made a Gen-Z expression that practically screamed 'I don't want to,' Forendal sighed like an older generation.

These young wizards-!

This was the imperial Emperor!

Didn't he understand how meaningful it would be to earn the Emperor's debt!

"As I said before, I'm still traveling. I don't want to waste time on nobles' squabbles."

"But you wanted to meet His Majesty..."

"That was Elia's request."

Forendal could understand Ian's words, which made it more frustrating.

For wizards, exploring mystery was most important.

Even an imperial Emperor's request couldn't stop a wizard's journey.

"Lord Ian. I'm sorry, but I need your wisdom."

"Is that so."

"I'm asking you. In exchange for borrowing your time, I'll give you a gift."

"Gift?"

The other party was a wizard.

Even the Emperor didn't think he could employ Ian for free.

He naturally had to offer bait.

"How about choosing one treasure you want from the imperial treasury?"

Forendal looked surprised.

The Emperor's offer was extraordinary.

Though saying the imperial history was long might be questionable, it was still imperial.

There must be many mysterious objects wizards would want to study!

'Not bad?'

Treasure hunting was among Ian's goals for his southern journey.

He might find something useful in the imperial treasury.

No reason to refuse an offered gift.

"I appreciate the offer but..."

When Ian still hadn't accepted, the Emperor asked again:

"Is there some other reason?"

Ian nodded.

Now came the main point.

"As I mentioned, my acquaintance remembers House Silverwind's fall."

"Yes, indeed."

"If I help Your Majesty... wouldn't that person's safety be threatened?"

The Emperor understood Ian's words.

Ian's real hesitation was worry for his acquaintance!

Understandably so.

Getting involved with an imperial duke's affairs - they could reasonably fear retaliation.

"Hahaha! So that's what you were worried about!"

The Emperor burst into hearty laughter.

Such worries, the Emperor could easily resolve!

Just send some soldiers and problem solved!

Or invite them to Hastria!

"Don't worry! I'll protect your acquaintance!"

Ian made a doubtful expression.

"Really?"

The Emperor answered immediately.

"Of course! Forendal here will be our witness!"

Forendal nodded too.

"I'll stand with His Majesty."

The Emperor and his wizard promised.

Ian didn't miss this moment.

You promised to protect them, right? Really?

"Then... trusting you both, I'll cooperate."

When Ian spoke, the Emperor smiled broadly.

Finally he had the key to deal with those troublemakers!

...But not even 30 minutes later, the Emperor had to frown again.

Happiness was a luxury for the imperial Emperor...

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Ian's acquaintance!

The person who remembers(?) House Silverwind's fall!

"No...?"

The Emperor was shocked seeing the girl Ian brought.

From the flow of conversation, this girl seemed to be Ian's acquaintance...

"I greet Your Imperial Majesty."

Maria gave an elegant curtsy as her grandmother had taught her.

The Emperor was even more shocked!

Why was her manner like that?

Could this girl really be-!

"L-Lord Ian! This young lady is...!"

"Maria. Show him."

"Yes."

Maria showed her signet ring to the Emperor.

On the ring...

House Silverwind's crest was clearly engraved...!

The Emperor and Forendal were simultaneously speechless.

Sure, he'd said he'd bring someone who remembered Silverwind's fall...

But fuck, they didn't expect it to be the actual person!

The Emperor swallowed hard while staring at Maria.

The brightly shining family signet ring.

This black-haired girl was the true heir of the fallen Margrave.

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