The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Going back a little in time.

Around when Al returned to the Imperial Capital and Anna talked to him about the marriage proposals.

Finne was with Mitsuba.

“As I thought, His Majesty wants to make Al king.

“What should I do……?”

“Al raised too many achievements as a No.2 for a candidate in the succession war. Something must be done to prevent future unnecessary political disputes. That’s why His Majesty wants to send Al to the Dominion. If he hates that then he has no choice but to leave the Imperial Family.”

“Yes…..it seems that the Brave house, as well as my family, already moved toward that direction.”

“Even Duke Kleinert wouldn’t want there to be a conflict between Al and Leo. He did not give his support to see them fight each other in the end after all.”

The Kleinert house has been supporting them since the very beginning.

And in actuality, Leo is now on par with Eric. If Leo manages to ascend the throne, House Kleinert will surely be respected for their support so far.

However, if Al and Leo end up in a fight, that future will disappear. That’s why if they instead welcome Al as their son-in-law, not only that risk will be prevented, they can strengthen the connections between them and Leo as well.

“But……Al-sama is hesitating.”

“He doesn’t have much choice after all. He doesn’t want to get married nor does he want to leave the Imperial Capital. I think he is probably trying to find a choice where he can achieve both of his selfishness?”

“I don’t know what Al-sama will do. But, I thought that only Mitsuba-sama is reliable in a situation like this, that’s why I came to ask for your opinion.”

“How brave of you. Well, as his mother, it doesn’t sit well with me for him to be married off in a political marriage……..but it was the seed he sowed himself. He did put his status as a prince as a guarantee for the northern nobles. His Majesty has the right to do whatever he wants with him.”

“However, at the time, that was the only way. Please lend me your wisdom!”

Saying so, Finne bowed her head.

Mitsuba sighed at the sight.

It is hard to say no when someone came to rely on her like this.

Let alone that the other party is Finne. She can’t just tell her to think of something herself when she lowered her head for her son’s sake like this.

“I will not interfere with Al’s choice. Can you give me your word that you will do the same?”

“What do you mean?”

“I can predict what kind of choice he will make but that’s the decision he has to make alone. That’s why I want you to leave his side until he finds his answer. That is my condition.”

“…….I understand. If I can be of help then–.”

“Being helpful will not cut it. I’m sure that child will choose not to marry anyone. He hates relying on others after all…….he probably thinks of himself as someone unfit for marriage. His self-esteem is surprisingly low after all.”

“Is that so………..?”

“He doesn’t show that side of him to anyone either. How he likes a position where he can work behind the scenes, how he hates taking on responsibilities, he is like that because he is afraid that he would fail. Well, he’s a smart child so he does his best not to fail but married life is not something that he can predict. That’s why he won’t choose to marry.”

“………I have never looked at Al-sama that way before.”

“It is just my analysis of his personality. I don’t know whether it is correct or not. That being said, if I am right, the question Al will ponder next would be who he should delegate the responsibility of taking care of the Dominion to.”

“It is certain that someone from the Imperial Family will have to take on that role. If so, would the candidates be Prince Traugott and Prince Conrad? Prince Rupert is still too young after all.”

“After he killed his own mother, His Majesty doesn’t trust Conrad. The only one left would be Traugott alone.”

Then, is it my role to persuade Prince Traugott?

Thinking so, Finne stood up.

“I will go persuade Prince Traugott!”

“There’s no need. Traugott already decided to support Leo and Al. He is not a fool that would not understand this situation. He will make a move on his own.”

“That means Prince Traugott will offer himself for the marriage…….?”

It was a development that Finne couldn’t imagine.

To be honest, her impression of Traugott is someone who is the farthest away from the talk of marriage among the Imperial Family.

After all, the person himself seems like he doesn’t want to get married either.

However, Mitsuba’s prediction is always reliable.

This person is Al’s mother after all.

“Then what should I do…….?”

“What do you think you should do?”

“Auu……I’m sorry for asking again……if I don’t need to persuade Prince Traugott……then should I persuade His Majesty?”

“His Majesty is not so stupid to not see the benefit of sending Traugott to the Dominion. The Prime Minister is by his side as well. He will approve.”

“Then………Her Majesty?”

“Right. The Empress will never allow Traugott to go to the Dominion. That much is a given. The Crown Prince’s death was caused by the Dominion after all. If she knows that her one remaining son will head to the Dominion and there is still another prince to take his place then she will never allow it. It is safe to assume that she will think that someone is plotting against her.”

“But I have no contact with Her Majesty…….”

“That’s why you have to persuade someone who can convince the Empress. Someone you have quite a strange connection with.”

“A strange connection…….?”

Finne thinks of Mitsuba’s words.

There are only a few people whose opinion the Empress will listen to.

After the Crown Prince’s death, the Empress rarely left the inner palace.

That’s why that person would be someone who is also in the inner palace.

And it is a person with who she has a strange connection with.

After a while, Finne raised her face.

“Is it…….the Crown Princess……Therese-sama…..?”

“Correct. If you understand that then go to her place.”

“H, However…..because of me, Therese-sama’s younger brother was…….”

“Normally, she probably will not meet you. But from her personality–she shouldn’t blame you for what happened.”

However, the cause still stemmed from Finne. She may not hold a grudge but she probably doesn’t think of her as someone she wants to meet with.

“……I will do my best! I will definitely meet Therese-sama!”

“It’s not about meeting her, what you need to do is persuade her. Meeting with her is easy. You already have an intermediary after all.”

Saying so, Mitsuba looked to the entrance of her room.

An Imperial Knight stood at the door.

“Commander Alida…….”

There stood the Knight Commander of the Imperial Knight Order who is also the younger sister of Therese.

Alida.

“Can I count on you?”

“If it is only that much then, gladly.”

“Thank you. But what brought you here? Is there anything I can do for you?.”

“I am only working for the benefit of the Empire. And I think that it would bring danger to the Empire if His Highness Arnold is sent away.”

“He received quite a high evaluation from you huh.”

“During the rebellion, We were saved by His Highness Arnold’s wit after all.”

“But was it not Arnold’s fault that your brother died?”

Alida silently shut her eyes at the question.

Then.

“If His Highness Arnold was motivated and performed his duty from the beginning, my younger brother would have had treated him in a proper manner. However, it was me and my family who left my younger brother who could only judge people based on their achievements and results alone. My house shares the blame for his death. Surely, my sister also feels the same way.”

“Is that so…..then can you take care of Finne-san for me?”

“Yes. please, I will guide the way.”

“Y, Yes! Mitsuba-sama! Thank you very much! I will definitely do my part!”

After powerfully declaring so, Finne leaves the room with Alida.

After seeing the two off, Mitsuba began to cough violently.

“Cough Cough, Cough………I never thought a day would come when I would resent my weakness like this……..”

Saying so, Mitsuba vigorously drinks her water and leans back on her chair.

She then calms her breathing and relaxes her body.

After all, She couldn’t afford to collapse yet.

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