After I became a real young master, I became famous for my bad behavior

Participants in this meeting included the Impes father and son (direct line), representatives of the Impes family's military cooperation families,

They are Marquis Del, Count Vero, and Priest Rogeri.

Priest Rogeri, who was in charge of communications and treatment, stated the main point of the meeting directly:

"During the years of fighting with the Orenden Empire, their strength has soared due to the private instigation of war by the nobles represented by Haines.

"This stalemate is not a solution. We must find a way to increase our military strength."

Count Verro stated the facts helplessly:

"Over the years, they have begun to use magic items, causing serious injuries to the knights on the front line. Thanks to the technical communication with the magic tower, we have been able to hold on until now..."

“But according to the magic items provided in the Magic Tower Agreement, we cannot fully cope with such an attack.

"After all, as the symbol of magic, the Haines family knows which weapons are more useful better than us!"

Boom!

This is the sound of the Count knocking on the table:

"But Haines is the one who is interfering. If we, who are not good at magic at all, lower our dignity to ask for their help,

"It's so funny to tell anyone about it!"

The priest added inwardly:

It's not that we feel ashamed, but it's more that we have to really let go of our pride. Haines will definitely laugh at us for this.

Scott, who was sitting in the council seat, felt very uncomfortable when he heard the Earl's complaints.

He never thought that after Impes's power grew, Haines would actually make such a fuss.

Scott (the author) clenched his hands together on the table.

"In the original work, Haines and Imperius had a good relationship. This was purely because the Imperius Group in the original work was weak and Haines didn't take them seriously."

But now...

The author really regrets letting this group of snobs rule Haines.

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The Earl continued to describe the current battle situation:

"Orenden's army is supported by magic, which is a fatal weakness compared to our lack of knowledge of magic.

"This will lead to the weakening of our military strength for a long time to come."

The Duke agreed with the Count's analysis:

"I roughly calculated that if we don't seek any help, it will take at least six years to defeat the Orendon Empire.

"The longer it takes, the more successful Haines's plan will be - they just want to buy time and then find a way to kill me.

"I am certain."

After the Duke finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.

As a high-ranking noble, Marquis Del needs to attend the noble meeting.

He had dealt with Duke Haines several times, and privately thought that Duke Haines was a guy who looked very annoying.

Naturally, when he learned that the war was related to the Haines family, he hated Haines even more.

He suddenly became furious:

"According to the current situation, there will be a large-scale war in two years. This will affect the stability of the northern border and even the survival of the country!"

Everyone looked at him with strange eyes.

But they could all understand the Marquis's temper - with the Duke of Impess sitting here, he had already restrained himself.

(Trivia: Marquis Del is about the same age as Duke Haines, but he can be described as "calm and composed" compared to the much younger Duke Impress)

Marquis Del was really disappointed with the current situation. He couldn't help biting his thumb and said indignantly:

"If we don't find a solution, Haines, who has nothing to do all day, will really ruin the whole country!"

The Count adjusted his glasses, rested his chin on his left hand, closed his eyes and thought for a moment:

"At this rate, the easiest way is to bypass Haines and form a formal alliance with the most advanced magic tower in the empire. Isn't that right?"

The Duke asked with great interest:

"And what does the Count think is the best course?"

The Count lowered his hand, stared at the Duke for a long time, and finally said:

"I personally think that at this time I can only sacrifice my own family for the sake of the public..."

Priest Roger understood what he meant. He looked at Scott who was sitting next to the Duke.

"If you want to form a reliable alliance with the other party, there is no faster way than marriage."

Marriage...

The words undoubtedly entered Scott's ears:

Still can't escape this problem...

The people present were Impess's close confidants who had fought side by side with him on the battlefield. They knew that Scott was actually Stella, a woman dressed as a man.

Essentially, the "Second Young Master Scott" sitting in front of them is "Miss Stella", the future Duchess who will inherit Impress.

Although, blood magic has a good effect on Stella, and she has no problem passing on the family line as Scott.

However, everyone still wants to see Stella become the 11th Duchess in the history of Imperius.

And now?

Marquis del commented:

"That's a good idea. There's no man who doesn't want to be Impes's son-in-law..."

The Duke of Impes took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes gently.

He is quite conflicted.

Although Magic Tower has a good relationship with Impes, and the two maintain a good relationship in academic exchanges at the Pereo Institute.

But this relationship is not indestructible and it may change as the situation in Impres changes.

What's more, during this period of time, Haynes has been submitting the so-called diplomatic contracts to the Demon Tower by relying on the relationship chain that "Sheen is the disciple of the Demon Tower Master".

Their purpose is not to enhance communication.

"Instead, they want to isolate the nobles guarding the north, such as Impes, in terms of their magical strength."

But for some reason, the Magic Tower has never agreed to Haines' request.

(Sheen: You guys should thank me~)

Even if more than a hundred years ago, one of the Demon Tower Master's disciples was of Impess descent, the Demon Tower Master might still help him out of emotional considerations.

But after more than a hundred years, these feelings have become particularly thin.

What's more, the Orendon Empire is currently using black magic to attack, so the best method is to "fight poison with poison":

(It’s unethical, but it works)

The best choice is to go to the magic tower to select talents of black magic.

Impes and the northern marquises set their sights on Ivan Esther, who had gained fame for completely conquering the Zephyr Crystal a while ago.

They also received the following news:

After St. John's identity as a spy was exposed, Magic Tower relieved him of his duties.

The position of Chief Magician will most likely be held by Ivan.

Even if Romos gave the position of chief to someone else, Impes would definitely not lose out if he could get Ivan's help!

So, in this situation, what is the most stable cooperative relationship?

The answer is self-evident - marriage.

If Lord Eric Impess could marry Miss Ada Jones, the daughter of the Lord of the Magic Tower, the Lord of the Magic Tower would also allow Ivan to participate in the war due to the marriage relationship.

This is one of the bonds.

But if Stella Impes, the direct heir of Impes, could marry Prince Ivan Ester directly,

This bond is the strongest.