Yesterday, “I, a Mere Villager, Was Reincarnated as a Tyrannical Prince from 300 Years Ago” was finally released!
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■ Laertes Herzogknut Stone’s Perspective
“He’s gone…”
“Yes…”
The carriage carrying my son disappeared from sight, and I muttered to myself.
It was the first time in the fifteen years since he was born that he had revealed his feelings to me so openly.
I was happy to see Ulysses’ growth, but also felt a little lonely.
After all, having lost my beloved wife, my son was my only emotional support.
“…You made the right decision, my lord.”
“Indeed.”
I nodded at the words of “Casper,” the Chamberlain who had served me since my predecessor’s time.
He had been urging me to let Ulysses stand on his own for a long time.
As a member of the Stone family… no, as one who bears the name “Herzogknut,” the Title of the Norse King, Ulysses must embark on a journey.
–To become the true King who will lead the Norse People.
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The Norse Empire, which once ruled Brint Island, was driven to the northernmost land of Salso by Butler Wel Dehauvalz, the first king of Dehauvalz.
…Or rather, to be precise, it would be more accurate to say that only Salso was barely permitted to them.
The Norse Empire, which once boasted such prosperity, is now forced to live a meager existence in this frigid land where crops barely grow.
Even so, the remaining Norse People were allowed to live in this land. We cannot ask for more.
Since then, we have lived modestly and resiliently despite our poverty, and even after three hundred years, we have preserved the Norse blood.
–Dreaming of the eventual revival of the Norse Empire.
However, the journey to this point has not been easy.
The Dehauvalz Kingdom, which continues to fear rebellion by the Norse People, is constantly wary of us, and has stationed successive Knight Commanders in the neighboring territory as watchdogs.
Originally, the mission of the Knight Commander is to protect the King at his side, but in the Dehauvalz Kingdom, guarding the defense line of Salso is their duty.
If you consider that this ultimately protects the King, then the role of the Knight Commander is not entirely wrong.
In any case, I have no intention of overthrowing the Dehauvalz Kingdom.
Therefore, such vigilance is unnecessary, but the successive Knight Commanders provoke us at every opportunity.
Sometimes they disguise knights as bandits and ravage the territory of Salso, and if other nobles pass through Salso, they attack them.
Of course, these actions are to gain a pretext for invading Salso.
However, Salso is located at the northernmost tip of Brint Island, and almost no one visits.
The most important town is also surrounded by high walls, so even if bandits appear, there is little to no damage.
Therefore, I wish they would understand that it is futile, but they stubbornly repeat their provocations like a broken record.
Moreover, it seems that doing so is an important role for maintaining their position as Knight Commander, which is pitiful in a way.
Above all, there were some Knight Commanders in the past who objected to such actions, but they incurred the displeasure of the King, were stripped of their position as Knight Commander, and fell into ruin.
In any case, all I can do is protect Salso… protect all of Norse, and entrust it to that person.
That is the role… no, the punishment of the fool who drove Norse to defeat and has tormented his compatriots for over three hundred years.
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“I wonder if Ulysses will be able to manage well in the Royal Capital.”
“There is no need to worry. Young master is the one who will lead this Salso… no, our Norse People. When he returns to this land, he will surely restore our pride.”
“I hope so…”
I nodded slowly at Casper’s words, but my heart was filled with expectations and anxieties.
I believe that life at the Royal Academy will surely help Ulysses grow, but on the other hand, I cannot shake the feeling that something ominous will happen.
Above all… that fiancée who was with Harold Wel Dehauvalz.
She is a descendant of the one who slaughtered the God of our Norse… no, it would be more accurate to call her a compatriot.
In any case, even after three hundred years, the Royalty of Dehauvalz is still favored by our compatriot. It will not be easy.
“Casper, I’m counting on you for the rest.”
“Leave it to me. I will surely support young master… the true King.”
“Mm.”
I nodded as I looked at Casper kneeling before me, and took out a short sword from the drawer of my desk.
This is the proof of the King, which only those who bear the name Herzogknut are allowed to possess.
“Ulysses… may your future be filled with happiness this time.”
I drew the short sword from its sheath, held it to my neck, and brought an end to my life of over three hundred years.
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