Chapter 363: Enlightenment (10)
The Emperor has been calling me more often lately. I swear he called me last week as well, but now he’s summoning me again today. At this point, there will probably be rumors at the ball about me being a shadowy power behind the throne, the unseen mastermind behind the Empire’s downfall without an official position.
I’m just offering the Emperor the advice he needs and looking out for my own interests.
‘The more accomplished a person is, the more enemies they tend to have around them.’
Before he even started speaking, the Emperor was wearing a warm smile.
“Hmmm, Lord Rothschild.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“You’ve been excessively flattering me lately, haven’t you? Hmmm, to think you’d even go so far as to create a philosophy for me. If this continues, I can’t help but consider you family.”
“A dog would sacrifice its life for the master who feeds it. A person, far wiser than a dog, wouldn't do the same for the lord who brought them to where they are? Your Majesty, may you enjoy all glory and honor. If you wish, I will eliminate any adversary standing in your way.”
The Emperor momentarily choked up, tears welling up in his eyes.
It’s said that even a father, who would never cry in front of his family, will tear up when watching a moving movie once they’ve passed the age of middle age... Perhaps the same was happening with him.
On the other hand, perhaps the Emperor is genuinely pleased, as he now has the justification to enforce the absolute loyalty of the people, and even the nobles.
I thought about it for a moment, but really, the Emperor will never doubt me again. No matter how much Princess Theresa accuses me of being a villain, I’m sure the answer will be the same.