Chapter 70 – Ambassador Cokle

Valhalla Hall.

Although it was a fairly famous beer chain in the Empire, in reality, it was also the headquarters of the Golden Age Party’s activities.

There were dozens of locations in the capital alone, and one of them was Kaiser’s primary gathering place.

As Kaiser appeared along with the Revolutionary Guard, the party members gathered around him all at once to ask how he was.

“Representative, we heard you were locked up. Your complexion does not look very good.”

“Is your body alright? We worried a lot.”

In their eyes, an invisible ember of revolution was burning.

“Did the Inquisitor of the Holy Order torment you, Representative?”

“Ah, I am fine. More than that, how are the movements of the Internal Inspectorate and the Capital Security Bureau? Are they still the same? Or have they eased up a bit?”

“The suppression of rallies has certainly decreased. They must still look at us with displeasure, but since the imperial family has not abolished the Council, they probably have no pretext to suppress us either.”

“That is indeed a relief. Our flame will not die out like this. The more they trample it, the more it must burn.”

“You are right.”

It seemed the death of the player who had clung to the princess was a major factor.

Fortunately, the political suppression by the imperial family subsided in time for the upcoming bloody purge.

‘I cannot miss that opportunity.’

“We will hold a rally. In times like this, we must unite even more firmly.”

As if waiting, everyone shouted the party’s slogan.

Revolution in the heart!

The rally was held.

The slogans of the Golden Age Party echoed here and there, and Kaiser, who received the passionate support of the Revolutionary Guard, appeared on the platform.

He watched everyone in silence, and everyone quietly waited for his words.

When there was no word even after a long time passed, just as a few were about to harbor doubts.

His magical speech began.

Silencing before starting a speech to induce the crowd’s curiosity was a demagogic skill he frequently used.

“Since the Grey Morning, the Empire has never improved even once.”

Even if he spoke terribly, the rally participants understood it perfectly and agreed with his ideology or expressed passionate support.

This was his power, having given up major stats like body, senses, mana, and mind, and having extremely raised sub-stats such as speechcraft and demagoguery.

“It is not because we are losers. We are the true masters of the new era who possess potential. But reality is not like that. The surroundings are full of the energy of defeat. Why is that? I will ask you.”

Kaiser continued speaking while wrapped in intense charisma.

“Who do you think is responsible for the Empire and us becoming like this? To give you a hint, it is absolutely not us.”

Among the participants, there were those who raised their voices loudly.

“It is the Allied States!”

“The players!”

“The witches!”

Various answers popped out.

Kaiser shook his head.

“No. They have nothing to do with it.”

Then, among the murmuring participants, one man shouted with strength in his neck.

“Vampires! It is because of the imperial family and those noble bastards!”

As if waiting, Kaiser raised his index finger in agreement.

“That is right! The reason we became like this is entirely because of those vampires. First, the incompetent imperial family is the problem, and second, those vampire noble bastards who dare to rule over us, the superior ones, are the problem.”

In response, the demagogued participants reciprocated only with cheers.

“We must drive out all vampires from this land. We must establish a new Empire of humans, by humans, and only for humans. That is the destiny given to us, and the reason our Golden Age Party exists.”

As if soaked in magical charm.

The rally participants reciprocated with loud roars.

Ave Kaiser!

Receiving the passionate cheers of his supporters, Kaiser exited, and waiting for him was a gentleman who had heard his speech with deep impression.

He had a small and chubby build, was aged, and was a good-natured old gentleman.

“Indeed, as rumored, you have the power to attract people like magic. Without realizing it, I almost agreed with the anti-vampire sentiment while listening to your speech, Representative.”

Kaiser firmly shook his hand, showing deep friendliness.

“You are here, Ambassador! I have been waiting for you.”

The Guild Federation’s Ambassador, Douglas Cokle.

The two soon sat down in a separate place.

Kaiser opened his mouth first.

“I am always grateful to the Guild Federation for readily responding to my request for help like this.”

Around them, the members of the Revolutionary Guard were taking positions.

“Is it not thanks to the strong support of the Guild Federation that we have a paramilitary organization of this scale? Thanks to you, we were able to continue stable rallies despite the minor checks from the imperial family.”

“Hahaha, from our perspective of supporting the Council, it is only natural to sponsor the greatest political party in the Empire, is it not?”

“I absolutely do not think it is natural. I intend to repay you with the revolution.”

“Hahaha, more than that, is your body alright? I heard you served a short but meaningful prison term in your own way.”

“Ah, if it is about that matter, you do not have to worry too much. Rather, I took refuge on the Holy Order’s side for safety. We did not know the imperial family would act like that either. Was it not the imperial family that approved the Council system? But sudden suppression out of nowhere. Unlike before, the degree was severe, and I almost got wiped out.”

In front of Kaiser, who was spewing anger.

Ambassador Cokle’s expression also sank low.

“Surely it wouldn’t happen, but. The imperial family wouldn’t make the reckless move of abolishing the Council, right?”

Kaiser shook his head.

“It will probably be difficult. The reality of the Empire is that it is hard to even maintain the front line currently drawn as the ceasefire line without the financial support of the Guild Federation. The Allied States are constantly eyeing the territory of the Empire, and they will probably think of invading again whenever there is an opportunity.”

“We also judge it that way. However, since the recent suppression was severe, we are also keeping the possibility of the Council’s abolition in mind to some extent.”

“I said it would be difficult, I never said they absolutely cannot do it. It would be better to keep it in mind.”

“More than that, will you be alright, Representative? From the moment the Council is abolished, the most dangerous person is none other than you. The imperial family will try their best to kill you and this party.”

Kaiser’s expression hardened.

It was a reality he also knew well. From the moment the Council was abolished, the imperial family and the noble factions would define him and this party as the very first targets to be eliminated.

Kaiser looked at the surrounding Revolutionary Guard and supporters.

In their eyes, the same determination, resolve, and indomitable spirit of not backing down as his were vividly contained.

“It will be a battle of time. It will be a battle of who can hold out longer.”

Kaiser was convinced.

That the Empire and the imperial family, having their support from the Guild Federation cut off, could not hold out for long.

“If the Guild Federation’s support is cut off, the imperial family will have no choice but to collect more taxes to cover the lack of funds. But even now is the limit. It is a truly precarious situation. Evil taxes that could cause a riot to happen at any moment are choking the necks of the imperial citizens.”

“Is that so?”

“It is I and the Golden Age Party who are closer to the citizens than anyone else. Ambassador, do not worry so much, and if the imperial family announces the abolition of the Council, you can simply cut off financial support immediately.”

“I see. I think it is very fortunate that my thoughts align with yours, Party Representative. If they abolish the Council, our Guild Federation will no longer be favorable either. Because that was a promise.”

The Guild Federation.

The political system of those who were a coalition of trade hub cities was not a form led by a king or a certain noble family becoming the sole ruler.

The citizens had the rightful voting rights, and it was a form where they elected the mayor and council members they wanted, leading the whole through the Council.

To give legitimacy to this method of governance, the Guild Federation did not spare financial support for the precarious Empire, and instead received one promise.

It was the establishment of the Council.

“Just trust our Golden Age Party. The imperial family might hate it, but we are sincere. I and our party sincerely desire governance by the majority. The beginning of democracy.”

Ambassador Cokle expressed one concern.

“There is one thing that bothers me. I heard that you recently had a conflict with the Internal Inspectorate, is that correct? I heard that you fell under suspicions of treason, Representative…….”

As if there were no need to hear it all, Kaiser waved his hand first.

“Ah, that is all a pure lie. It is the imperial family’s trick to bring me down somehow. It is a pathetic trick, so you do not need to worry about it, Ambassador.”

“No. I am not misunderstanding that matter. Rather, I mentioned it because I wanted to help you, Representative.”

“Help me?”

The Ambassador made a proposal cautiously.

“Perhaps…… if it is not rude, may I arrange a meeting?”

“What kind of meeting is it?”

“I do not know if you are aware. The young lady whom our Mayor cherishes the most is currently active as an Internal Inspector. She was also a war hero, do you happen to know her?”

“Ah……”

Although he did not show it outwardly, Kaiser laughed inside.

This was the first time he had become Kaiser.

He had always been curious about the connection between her and Kaiser.

How they met and how they became involved was a constant mystery.

‘So that was how it happened?’

“Could it be Dame Varasha?”

Ambassador Cokle looked even more surprised.

“You know her?”

“Yes, of course I know. She is an academy classmate. She does not seem to know about me, but I know well about her. She was a celebrity in many ways during our school days, but putting that aside, the Internal Inspector who has been persistently chasing me is none other than her.”

“Ah…… such a thing happened.”

“But…… she is not an easy woman, so will she suddenly change her attitude just because you arrange a meeting, Ambassador, when she was trying to catch and kill me?”

Ambassador Cokle furrowed his brow as if thinking.

“I do not know about that, but this much is certain. Lady Varasha is also quite interested in the revolution. As the Mayor’s daughter, it cannot be helped.”

“For someone like that, she was a woman who tried to kill me, even framing me as the party representative with charges of treason. So it is even harder to believe those words.”

The Ambassador made a guess.

“That…… is my thought, but perhaps it was because there was no trust. In fact, is a political party not a group that suddenly appears like a joke and then suddenly disappears? Still, if the power is firmly established, she might act differently then. I have definitely confirmed that she is interested in the revolution.”

“Ah…… if that is the case, please arrange a meeting. I will meet her.”

“Yes, then I will try to arrange a meeting. If it is not made, you do not need to care much about it, since it would be that matter you were concerned about.”

“No.”

Kaiser decided not to shrink back.

Because he thought this was a set inevitability.

“Please make it happen by all means. No matter what thoughts that woman harbors, I will surely make her my person.”