'The chief executive of the academy, I'm doing it?'

　Adrienne's eyes widened at the emperor's statement.

'You need a track record worthy of being the next Emperor. The Academy is just fine.

　One of the reasons for the emperor's haste to create the academy at this time becomes clear.
　The technique of having the Crown Prince gain experience before becoming Emperor and acquire achievements that only appeal to those around him has been seen in many parts of the continent since ancient times.
　The current emperor did the same thing when he was crown prince.

If you succeed in this, the loyalty of the future supporters of the empire will be turned to you. This will be a great asset to those who will sit on the throne in the future.

　Adrienne, who had been listening intently to her father's words, nodded repeatedly as if she had just made a point.

''We'll definitely have to pull that off, won't we?

'The risk of failure is huge. It will reignite the succession problem.

　The Emperor advises his son.
　If the new project that had been started at the expense of the state failed, the Crown Prince would naturally be held accountable.
　The nobles who supported the Prince Rüdiger will be making a fuss about it.

''Bartholomew won't be able to defend you when he finds out you are a bumbling idiot.

　Baru was hoping for an emperor who would protect the commoners, and there was no reason to side with someone who was not capable of protecting them.
　The other royalty would do everything in their power to bring Bal to their side.

''Yes, Father,''

　Adrienne's expression was full of tension, but her voice was unenthusiastic.

'I'll have the vizier as my assistant. And the head of the academy will be followed by someone you can trust. With their help, we will succeed with flying colors.

Your orders are respectfully accepted.

　Adrienne salutes and takes orders as a subject.
　Arlois, the vizier who had been listening at the emperor's right side, opens his mouth.

'Your Highness, the name of the man who will be the head of the Academy is Jurgen. I'm sure your highness knows that.''

'I can't even begin to count how many times I've heard the name Jurgen, God of Destruction. That Jurgen has taken care of it?

　Adrienne's cheeks are lightly flushed with joy and excitement.

'Actually, I've already called for you. Let me through.'

　At the emperor's words, a kinsman withdrew, bringing with him a man dressed in a blue ceremonial dress.

''It's been a long time, Your Majesty.

Yeah. I've missed you, Jurgen.

　As he entered, Jurgen first greeted the Emperor and then turned to the Crown Prince.

''I have met the Crown Prince several times, do you remember him?

　At Jurgen's words, Adrienne gives him a nostalgic look.

''Ah. I remember you as a polite, but never flirtatious, rigid and strong man. I see that hasn't changed now, either.''

　Jurgen's attitude was new and intense to him, as he had been accustomed to being obeyed by his elders or to being prostrated by them.

'His Majesty taught me that the dignity of an emperor is only as good as the loyalty of a man like Jurgen.

　I was also taught that a dwarf prostrating himself in authority is not enough to ask for help when the need arises, but I dare not say this.

"What a waste of a word.

　Jurgen bowed his head in reply, but Adrienne could tell it was just a courtesy.

'I don't see the two of you, Ortwine and Zelgius,'

　Raising his head, Jurgen spoke up to the Emperor.

'Those two are going to be late. They're on the border now.'

　Since both Oltveen and Zelgius are at least familiar with transfer magic, being at the border is not a reason to be late.
　Jurgen interprets this to mean that they have other reasons and don't want to reveal it without his knowledge.
　As long as the emperor reveals it to Jurgen and the crown prince, it shouldn't be a problem.
　The reason he doesn't do it is because the emperor is taking care of them, as befits a "coward".

'You'll be ready for the lecture. Fortunately, it's a classroom lecture at first.

I understand.

　If the emperor told him to, Adrienne would have to accept it.