Expansion

The empire's territory had expanded by more than seven hundred kilometers. Emperor Yale was immensely proud of it.

Yet because of certain interests, the ennoblement process had stalled. Several families were opposing it, especially the Edward Family—they were simply nauseating.

At that moment, Emperor Yale sensed the final stir of movement and asked without turning his head, "What is it?"

A voice behind him said softly, "Your Majesty, it concerns the Third Prince!"

"Oh? Tell me."

The voice recounted the matter involving the Third Prince, the Alexander Family, and the Edward Family.

Emperor Yale thought it over and found it rather interesting. A man and a territory thousands of kilometers away had actually exerted such a great influence on Little Third. How strange.

After some thought, he said, "Continue watching them. Report to me at any time."

The man answered, and his presence swiftly vanished from the hall.

Emperor Yale thought for a moment, then said, "Attend me."

A rustling sound came from the great doors behind him. "Your Majesty."

"Summon the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Redraw the map, incorporating the Albis Mountain region, and convene a ministry meeting to prepare for the ennoblement of Albis City."

The voice behind him replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

What Little Third could not accomplish, this emperor would help him accomplish. In any case, the throne ought to be his. Though the eldest son commanded the Imperial Guard, the Imperial Guard had granted him authority while also narrowing his vision. He could hardly grace an elegant hall. Still, Little Third could not be allowed to have things too easy. Let the eldest son give him a little trouble.

This was actually rather amusing—watching his own sons fight and scramble over one another was quite entertaining.

Emperor Yale thought this with utterly carefree abandon.