Volume 4 Chapter 30 [Empire SIDE] The Emperor's Plan
Seraphgold Empire, Capital Moribdea.
They enhance iron armor with magic and reinforce it. This technique is systematized, and many armors are distributed to soldiers, making the country militarily strong, with the capital as its center.
The core of this technology is concentrated in the imperial capital. Since its founding, 500 years have passed, and the capital has never been a battleground against other nations.
In the political center, Moribdea Palace:
"Hmph, he's just defending against children. Quickly take the armor."
Jagarsa Seraphgold, Emperor of the Seraphgold Empire.
At first glance, he appears as a middle-aged man weighing over 100 kilograms, biting into bone-in meat.
He wears numerous decorations made of white fabric with gold ornamentation, a cultural trait of the Seraphgold Empire.
His table manners are poor; his sleeves are covered in grease.
Yet, this man watches a video in the conference room of "Horace and the students who want sweets" playing on a projector, giving straightforward commands.
"Uh, Your Majesty. This video seems like a game played at school."
"What are you saying? Do you mean the Empire's Marshal can be defeated by children?"
"N-no, that's not it..."
"This is an order. Quickly take it. We might even threaten war with the Chaos Stone Dragonstone Kingdom."
"N-!"
The high-ranking bureaucrats around are speechless at Jagarsa Seraphgold's words.
In the video, Horace is clearly on the defensive against the students. But what he faces is terrifying for anyone in battle.
One person, Horace, faces 20 children with high motivation, even though they are students.
Sevenstar Academy caters to ages 13 to 18.
Its main focus isn't combat training.
But numbers are power.
And some of those attacking shout while calling out the names of sweets.
One attacker is an 18-year-old student.
It makes you wonder, "Is that okay for education?" but they're not weak.
Surrounded by these 20 enemies, Horace avoids every attack without taking a break.
He makes no mistakes, defending and evading skillfully.
One would not think Horace was a novice after seeing this.
"Really, I wondered how strong he was, but he's just this. How ridiculous. Well, fine, we'll take that armor for Seraphgold while other countries are scared for nothing. With this, our country will become the strongest in the world!"
"He, Your Majesty. Horace should not be underestimated."
"This is all for children. Where's the underestimation? I'm not saying kill him. I'm saying steal the armor when you get the chance."
"But no one knows where his armor is. No one knows where he keeps it. He probably has the 'Item Box' skill or item, making it difficult to steal."
"Hmm... then, use a magic tool that can interfere with the opponent's Item Box."
"Th, that kind of item does not exist."
The method... no, the idea is innovative.
The number of Item Boxes on the market is very small, and there are few opportunities to use them.
They are not physically stored in this world but in a different space. If such an item could be developed, important items of the enemy could be stolen.
However, if it's actually possible, it's impossible at this stage.
Speaking of Item Boxes, they are limited to dungeon treasure chests and monster drops, or when very rare magical talent blooms.
In other words, only natural products exist, and no one has been able to systematize them.
...Horace seems to be able to do it.
In any case, the theorization of the Item Box, the object to be stolen, has not progressed at all, so research on 'stealing from it' should not have advanced.
"...Huh? Ah, I see, that's right."
Jagarsa muttered.
...However, the tone of his voice felt like 'another thought,' rather than the point that 'such an item does not exist.'
"...Hmph, then I have no choice."
Jagarsa said this in a tone that did not feel like he had no choice.
Rather, the question is whether Jagarsa even has the feeling of 'giving up.' At that point, Jagarsa is suspicious. His thoughts are too obvious when saying 'it can't be helped.'
"Alright... huh? Hey, bring the next meat!"
"Yes, right away!"
There are still edible parts left on the bone-in meat. To be specific, there are no parts that can be 'bitten into largely.'
Jagarsa tosses it into the nearby trash can and bites into the next piece of meat.
"Hehe... Valzeil. I will quickly surpass your Diamante Kingdom. Be prepared."
Even though Jagarsa said it cannot be helped, he said it in a normal tone of voice without hiding it.
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