The Tyrant Empress is Obsessed with Me Chapter 67

Chapter 67: Something of the Night The Allied Nations. A splendid community across the continent, where nations, both militarily and economically, complement each others deficiencies to create a harmonious give-and-take relationship. However, that was merely a facade, and their true purpose was. Breaking the Empire. The common goal of the Allied Nations was to bring about the complete downfall of that thorn in their side, the vile Empire. But. The Empire has made a fortune with the patent for the improved magic stone! Shouldnt we also acquire at least one gem frog? Its unbelievable, the number of people subscribing to the Empires newspaper within the Allied Nations is increasing! Its not easy. The Empire is doing too well these days. Just a few years ago, the Empire was unstable. Its economy, diplomacy, and military all wavered. Thus, the Allied Nations waited for the right moment. Just a little longer, and they could have brought the Empire to its knees. But to suddenly rise from the ashes to the skies, like a dragon that had been lying in wait. Reinhardt, the universally acknowledged genius strategist of the Allied Nations, pressed his throbbing temples. Now, the Empire has grown too large to provoke. A solid domestic market, military strength that matches any other, and even a fairly decent reputation. Theres no opening. A few years back, if the Allied Nations had declared war on the Empire, people might have said: -Its the Empire, after all. I dont know much, but Ill support the Allied Nations regardless. Now? -Are they out of their minds? We cant imagine life without the improved magic stones anymore. Long live the Barba Royal Family. Protect Ascal. Urgh... If I knew it would come to this, I should have attacked the Empire a year ago, even if it meant framing them. Reinhardt, having missed the opportunity, pondered deeply about the cause of the current situation. Firstly, It wasnt the incompetent Emperor, but the Crown Prince who was leading the nation. The Crown Prince was quite commendable. According to the reports from the Allied Nations, his overall rank was A. He had the qualities to be considered a fairly good sovereign if he were to lead a country. However, he wasnt enough to revive the already declining Empire. Endowed with endless mystical talents and the ability to discern the times, this young nobleman, called the hidden dragon of the Empire, is credited with lifting the failing Empire to its current status as a great power. And even after Overall Rank: S+ Ascal Erindale, this beast! The main culprit behind the Empires revival was none other than Ascal Erindale. If only he hadnt been there, everything would have gone smoothly. Reinhardt suppressed his anger with a hiss. Why am I so angry? One of the conditions of being an excellent strategist is to maintain composure. No matter the situation, one must not lose cool and must always draw the next move. Reinhardt took a deep breath. His mind calmed down. And he realized. Thats right. I was harboring an inferiority complex towards Ascal Erindale. It was a cold self-analysis. Hmph. To think that I, a man who can even objectify his own inferiority complex... Reinhardt regained his composure, Believing, albeit inwardly, that his ability to objectify himself was perhaps superior to Ascals. But still, he remains an exceptional individual. An individual seems infinitely insignificant compared to a group. But sometimes, a single person can completely turn around a collective. A singer with unbelievable charisma, a painter who leaves behind masterpieces, a leader who instills courage in the people. They are often called great figures. Reinhardt dared to evaluate. Ascal Erindale is both a great figure and the hero of the Empire. With him as the focal point, the Empire was revived. Without bringing him down, or at least without someone of equal stature in the Allied Nations, they cannot stand against the Empire. We need a hero too. Someone in the Allied Nations who could become a hero... The Supreme Commander is too old, and Reinhardt himself shines best as a strategist working from the shadows. If only a young talent that could be used within the Empire had appeared. For instance, a rebel. Certainly, until a few years ago, the reports stated that there were ominous signs happening throughout the Empire. Those ominous signs, being nothing more than ominous, vanished without a trace. A hero... Isnt there a hero who can stand against Ascal? Wait. At that moment, a possibility emerged in Reinhardts mind. The Holy Nation had fallen. It all happened so quickly that very few knew the details, as if someone had deliberately erased all traces. According to peoples testimonies, a group enraged by the Holy Nations corruption meticulously exposed and punished their misdeeds. Reinhardt carefully reviewed the confidential report on the downfall of the Holy Nation. -Regarding those who assaulted the Holy Nation. -They called themselves the Knights of the Night. -Dressed in black clothes and masks, their appearances were indiscernible. -Their leader is known as the Prince of the Night. According to testimonies, he is presumed to be a young man. Those who appeared overnight to punish the corrupt Holy Nation and then vanished. If it werent for the very few testimonies of those who witnessed them, Reinhardt wouldnt even have been aware of their existence. The Prince of the Night. If its him The Allied Nations needed a face. An icon that could vilify the Empire and sanctify the Allied Nations. If the Prince of the Night were to stand with the Allied Nations, And condemn the wicked Empire (albeit with a slight distortion), Then, perhaps, the Allied Nations could bring down the Empire.