Woohoo! 100th vhapter!
The Magic Stone Tank (3)
'1st Prince...'
Prince Ryan, who had the full support of his wife's family, the Tepez, was the prince with the highest probability of winning the upcoming royal succession war.
His only competitor was 3rd Prince Kalman, who was backed by the Sinclair family, known as one of the three great noble families of the empire, along with the Tepez.
'Only Kalman, who has the support of the Sinclair family, can fight on equal terms with Ryan.'
Among the princes, 2nd Prince Christian Ismail was one with a very slim chance of participating in the royal succession war, as his wife's family, the Ismail family, had almost fallen and he hardly had any proper supporting forces.
That's why people were talking like this.
The only prince candidates to participate in this royal succession war were the 1st and 3rd princes.
And only one of those two would survive and sit on the throne to become the new master of the empire.
'Christian...'
The majority of people couldn't be sure whether the 2nd Prince, who was already in a state where his limbs were severed, would participate or not.
That's why Ricardo had strong doubts about whether Rockefeller really intended to support the 2nd Prince.
"When Prince Ryan arrives soon, he must have a purpose."
Rockefeller, who knew what he would ask, replied with a smile on his face.
"Of course, the purpose is obvious. He must be thinking of putting pressure on our Lyon Guild, which has the full support of the Sinclair family. Since his chances of winning the upcoming royal succession war are very high, he will warn us not to help 3rd Prince Kalman, even if it's for the sake of the future."
Since it was something Ricardo already knew, he couldn't help but nod his head.
"So, what do you plan to do? I heard that Prince Ryan is a hot-tempered person. He has inherited the typical blood of the Tepez family."
That's why Ricardo thought it would be difficult for Rockefeller to handle Prince Ryan's hot-tempered personality.
"In my opinion, no one would be able to handle that personality. Can you dare to stand up to such a person?"
Ricardo still had negative thoughts.
He was sure that Rockefeller, no matter how great a person he was, would change his attitude when the situation came to a head.
Looking at Ricardo, Rockefeller thought this:
'Does he doubt that I will really support the 2nd Prince?'
Ricardo was from the Ismail family.
So, if he didn't support the 2nd Prince, it seemed highly likely that he would receive negative points.
Minus points.
That meant death.
"You seem to have doubts because the 1st Prince is such a great person."
"Honestly, yes. And even if things somehow go well with the 1st Prince, there's still the Sinclair family. Isn't it too difficult to realistically push for the 2nd Prince, ignoring these two forces? I really doubt whether you really intend to support the 2nd Prince when the situation arises."
"Contrary to your worries, my thoughts haven't changed."
Rockefeller stood up and continued speaking.
"The wind is blowing a bit. I'm not a god, so I can't predict when it will rain. But I'm pretty good at predicting how people's lives will turn out. People say that I have a good intuition."
Ricardo listened quietly to his words, wondering what he was talking about.
"My intuition tells me that I should definitely support the 2nd Prince in the upcoming royal succession war."
It was nonsense.
Where would such intuition exist in the world?
"You're quite absurd. I don't understand why you think differently from others."
Ricardo continued.
"People predict that either the 1st Prince or the 3rd Prince will ascend to the throne. But do you think the 2nd Prince, who doesn't even have clear supporting forces, can ascend to the throne?"
"Yes, it will probably be difficult."
"But are you still going to support the 2nd Prince?"
"It will be difficult, but my intuition says so. The 2nd Prince will definitely participate in the royal succession war and cut off the necks of the other princes to ascend to the throne."
"That's too vague. Did you invest in the Magic Stone Tank in the same way?"
At that question, Rockefeller showed a smile.
"Would you like to bet with me? Whether the Magic Stone Tank issue will be resolved or not."
"A bet?"
"I told you. I can't predict when it will rain, but I have a good intuition when it comes to people's lives."
"..."
As Ricardo remained silent, Rockefeller continued.
"It's not a big bet, so you don't have to worry too much. However, if the Magic Stone Tank issue is resolved, you must admit that my intuition is like a ghost."
A bet out of nowhere.
Ricardo didn't like jokes very much.
Unlike the hot-tempered Tepez family, the Ismail family members were generally expressionless and quiet, like assassins.
"I don't really like bets..."
And even if it was a joke, they would always keep their promises, which was the principle of the Ismail family. That's why Ricardo didn't want to bet with Rockefeller, even as a joke.
Even if it was just a joke, depending on the outcome of the bet, he would have to fulfill his request unconditionally.
But did Rockefeller not know this?
'He knows and that's why he's doing it.'
"Is it just a small bet? Why are you so scared? Don't you trust my intuition?"
If his intuition was like a ghost, the 2nd Prince would eventually ascend to the throne.
It was a very unlikely story.
However, even if it was a slim chance, if it could be realized, Ricardo thought that he could keep even a playful promise he made here.
'As long as Christian can ascend to the throne, a bet like this is nothing.'
"Alright. I accept the bet. What do you want if the Magic Stone Tank issue is resolved?"
As soon as he agreed, Rockefeller's mouth twisted maliciously.
When Ricardo narrowed his eyes slightly, an extremely difficult promis, different from what he had said before, came out of Rockefeller's mouth.
'It would be too random to ask him not to kill me. He hasn't revealed his identity yet, and I have no reason to make such a request. So this must be the right way.'
"What I want is just one thing. Since you're going to be my assistant anyway, please keep this one thing in mind."
"What is it?"
"Don't betray me."
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grats for d 100th chap c:
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