I Am No King's

Chapter 29 – Alhold

"So, what do you want?"

　

I spoke to the two old men on my right and left. Even though I told you parents, they haven't reached retirement age. Their age is still at 5 heads. These two parents are His Majesty King Fahren Falch Exequeror and His Majesty King Arid Kai Behequem. The three of us were soaking in the hot spring of Mariander's palace.

　

I was given the right to use this hot spring as a thank you by Mariander for successfully suppressing the rebels in two different places. Not long after I entered, the sound of the door was heard. I had hoped that the one who entered was a beautiful female servant, preparing to rub my back.

　

But, uh, it turns out, the ones that came in were two parents. In other words, ucappan thanks to it is just a lie. Not more

　

I didn't feel anyone else's presence, and since it's a bathroom, there's no surveillance cameras either.

　

"We want to talk to you."

　

"And, since this also concerns the future of Bana'an, I'm here too."

　

Honestly, I have a bad feeling. To be more precise, I had a feeling that I would not like the topic of conversation they brought.

　

"Your Majesty Arid, aren't you supposed to be at the party, right now? Supposedly, you, along with the rest of the royal family, accompanied and let go of Princess Jeanne. And, Your Highness Fahren, I didn't hear any news about you coming here."

　

"Hahaha, I always have people who can replace my position as it is now." His Majesty Arid replied while laughing loudly.

　

"So is I. If there's nothing urgent, I can go anywhere I want. As it is now."

　

In other words, these two people left their jobs for the sake of being here, to meet me.

　

At that moment, I realized one thing. If I were to kill His Highness Fahren right now, it was likely that I would be able to get away with it easily. I mean, they can't possibly announce that His Highness Fahren was murdered when he left without a bodyguard, right? I can lamp–

　

No. gabe. No. gabe. I have to press it. I can't kill him. It's all over. I have to think it's over.

　

"Don't be too stiff. Because, in the future, we're just your subordinates."

　

"....huh?"

　

"Yes, Arid is right. In the future, you will be our boss."

　

What do they mean? I don't understand their words at all.

　

"Lugalgin," Fahren came to my attention. "Do you think your meeting with the Emir and Inanna on the toll, was a coincidence?"

　

I didn't give an answer.

　

"Well! I don't think he'd think so" Arid said. "Yes, right? Lugalgin's Alhold."

　

I tried to stand up from the bath and turn around.

　

"Hey, wait, where are you going?"

　

"Don't be in a hurry."

　

Arid and Fahren held my shoulder before I could stand up. They didn't let me go.

　

"To the point! What do you guys want?"

　

They both took their hands off my shoulders. Even though I'm not arrested anymore, I haven't moved

　

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Why is your view so sharp?"

　

"TO.THE.POINT!"

　

I don't care about Arid's questions.

　

"Good, good." Fahren. "In short, we want you to be King and reunite the five kingdoms."

　

"Five kingdoms?"

　

"To be more precise, four kingdoms and one republic," Arid corrected Fahren.

　

After that, the two of them gave a story that had been given in history lessons.

　

Once upon a time, there stood a great kingdom. The kingdom controlled two-thirds of the Ziggurat continent. The name of the kingdom is Kish. However, one moment, a plague struck, claiming millions of innocent lives.

　

Residents considered the royals and the royal family to keep the plague's medicine for themselves, not to provide assistance to the citizens. Despite the fact, the nobility and the royal family were also victims and had no way out, the King was no exception.

　

Sensing to have been banished by their leader, rebellions broke out everywhere. They attacked the nobles and the royal family under the pretext of looking for hidden medicine. However, until the Kish kingdom collapsed, the cure was not found. Without medicine, the surviving people realized that the nobles and the royal families they slaughtered were also victims.

　

At that time, civil war broke out. The living wanted the throne of the kingdom. After that, five countries were formed, Bana'an, Mariander, Nippur, Agrab, and Nina. Of the five countries that stood after the split, only Agrab did not adhere to a monarchical system, but a republic.

　

Since the two of them were telling me the obvious, I threatened to leave. But they held me back. This time, they will tell you something that is not in the history books. History known only to King Bana'an and King Mariander.

　

Certia those who make me quite surprised is that King Kish is an incompetent. Not just the King, all the descendants of King Kish are incompetents. All incompetents have a special ability, which is to eliminate the control of others. Some use through vision, touch, writing, blood, distance, and so forth.

　

From century to century, the King's electoral system was determined by competition. Every boy of the King is obliged to enter the competition. As if it was ingrained, all the descendants of the King did not have the ambition or enthusiasm to become leaders. So, the person who became the King was considered unlucky.

　

When Kish collapsed, it was believed all the royal family had been killed. Two loyal knights of the King, the founding ancestors of Bana'an and Mariander, Unug Fach Exequoer and Kulaba Kai Behequem, get other facts. The two of them found a descendant of the King who was in self-imposed exile, his name was Zababa Alhold. Yes, the King's surname is Alhold.

　

Unlike the system implemented by the Bana'an and Mariander, where only the empress' family wore the King's surname, all the King's wives in the Kish Kingdom bore the King's name, Alhold. Thus, all the King's wives had equal status.

　

When the two of them find Zababa Alhold, they both want Zababa to appear, uniting the divided kingdom. However, Zababa refused. Given how the nature of the King's family, the Alhold family, the two of them were not surprised. But apparently, that's not the main reason.

　

Zababa takes Unug and Kulaba to his hiding place. At that moment, they found something very surprising. Zababa's son is not incompetent. Zababa's biological son has controlling powers.

　

No one knows why Zababa's biological son is not incompetent. They both thought the plague was the cause. At the time, Zababa told of a legend known only to the Alhold family.

　

According to the legends and beliefs espoused by the royal family, the descendants of the royal family would continue to produce incompetents for as long as they were needed. The incompetent ability to eliminate control of others is necessary to lead humans in a better direction.

　

With the fact that Zababa's descendants were not incompetents, according to Zababa, the era of incompetence to rule was over. Inkompeten is no longer needed by mankind. Humans can walk without being guided.

　

Although the two of them did not believe that fact, but, they both realized that even if Zababa became King, Kish would not last long. Nobles would consider Zababa childless because her child was not incompetent. They will assume that the new King is only an adopted son and will be taken as soon as possible.

　

Thus, Unug and Kulaba also made a new plan. They both led two armies and established two new kingdoms. After the war was over, and the five countries stood up, Unug and Kulaba came back to Zababa.

　

Because Zababa happened to live in the Bana'an region, Unug gave an oath in which the royal family and nobles were not entitled to give orders to the Alhold family even though they were only ordinary citizens. Zababa doesn't want that.

　

After a bit of debate, Zababa accepted the oath on condition that as long as the Alhold family did not become nobles or take part in military operations. According to Zababa, it would be troublesome if his descendants participated in military operations but did not obey orders.

　

In addition, Unug and Kulaba make another vow. They both swore to restore the throne when incompetents from the Alhold family or outside the Alhold family appeared.

　

Although they currently know only one living Alhold, but, it is undeniable, out there there may be other Alhold family members who are still alive, alone and change their name.

　

　

In fact, people question why the name Alhold is still used. However, since Unug claimed the Alhold family was protected by the King, then no one dared to question it. After several generations had passed, the only remaining story was that "royal families or nobles would never use their power to rule the Alhold family".

　

On the other hand, the relationship of the two kingdoms, Bana'an and Mariander, looks fierce on the surface. However, the relationship between the Kings is arguably very good. From generation to generation, King Bana'an and Mariander will meet in secret, bringing the next King.

　

They, the next King's candidates, were required to continue the oath of Unug and Kulaba. The oath was a condition to become the new King. If the new King is not willing, then the King will transfer the title to another son.

　

Finally, both of their stories are finished.

　

Alright, I did not expect that these two countries had quite a troublesome history. However, at least, listening to their stories had already made my anger disappear. I can suppress my emotions well.

　

Honestly, I was surprised that Kish could rule two-thirds of the continent with such a King and descendant disposition. In fact, I was quite curious how the new Kish was destroyed when the plague struck. I mean, if I had, I would have chosen someone else to be King.

　

And again, if these people knew my complete track record and background, I don't think they would have chosen me to be King. Yes, I am not fit to be King.

　

Therefore, I gave one definite answer.

　

"I refuse. I don't want to be King."

　

"Yup, he's really an Alhold descendant."

　

"Hahaha, so this is how our ancestors felt when the Alhold family refused to be King."

　

Arid and Fahren answered lightly. They didn't heed my words at all. If I heard from their story, there was a chance that the two of them would make plans, which somehow, led to me becoming the King of two countries. Or even unite five countries.

　

"We put aside the first thing about me being King." I'm trying to find other information. "So, even though no one knows yet, you already know that I'm capable of eliminating someone's control?"

　

"Yes" Arid replied. "In the dressing room, I put a few grams of gold. Before I touch you, I can still control and feel it. However, once I hold you, I can't feel the gold anymore."

　

"I did the same. I can no longer turn the tap knob, which is made of silver, after holding you."

　

Ah, so they're holding me to make sure yes.

　

"Then, Emir and Inanna?"

　

"Emir is one of my daughters that I am preparing to be your wife in the future." Fahren gave an answer. "Your path to becoming King is not an easy one. At that time, there are times when opponents will hold your family hostage. So, I can't let my daughter be your weakness, can I?"

　

"The same thing I did with Inanna. To be honest, we've been doing this since Mariander and Bana'an stood up. We are always prepared, in case an incompetent shows up. So, after this, just get ready to receive Inanna at your house."

　

All right, I'm starting to hate this information. If they both arranged the Emir and Inanna fight, then, there is a possibility, the way of my life they have arranged. However, when I think about the life I've been through all this time, I become doubtful that they have control over my life.

　

"Did Emir and Inanna know this?"

　

"Inanna doesn't know it yet,"

　

"Emir already knows, and Jeanne, and some Schneider agents."

　

I'm speechless. Arid speechless. Only the sound of running water was heard.

　

"YOU SERIOUSLY? WHAT DO YOU MEAN WOI!?"

　

Arid clutched both of Fahren's shoulders. His face looks red, either because of anger or over time soaking in hot water.

　

On the other hand, Fahren only smiled slightly, not caring about Arid's protest.

　

"They don't know the reason. All they know is 'we will make Lugalgin the next King'. And of course, only the people I trust the most know about it. Thus, I can make your path to becoming a King a little easier."

　

"Then" I interrupted, giving a cold look. "Does the Emir want to be my wife just because of this? Just because of your mission?"

　

Fahren was silent when he saw me. He no longer showed his casual attitude like he had shown Arid.

　

"You just calm down. I just said this to the Emir after he—"

　

"Can you give me proof? Considering my meeting with the Emir and Inanna, and it seems that this visit as well, is a scenario from you, from you, I can't trust your words."

　

Fahren did not continue his answer. He just took his eyes off.

　

I can tell he has a little bit of guilt. Although I didn't see any lies from his words, but, apparently, he wasn't sure of the answer.

　

The reason why he is unsure is that the Emir may have known this before from another Schneider agent, Jeanne. If true, then the Emir didn't really fall for me. He's just on a mission.

　

"I'll ask the Emir directly. If I hear an answer I don't like, you can say goodbye to your daughter. This is also true for Inanna."

　

I stood up and walked, leaving the two kings still soaking.

　

"From your stories, I found one strange thing," I paused for a moment. "You said King Kish was chosen by competition right? However, if your words are correct, regarding all the descendants of Alhold having a temperament like me, unwilling to become King, then, who will win that competition? They're all gonna try to lose, right? Therefore, I came to another conclusion."

　

I turned around, throwing a glance at the two Kings, "Although the competition held was looking for the best, but, in my opinion, the behind-the-scenes practice was quite the opposite. As the competition progressed, the King candidates would do whatever they could to lose and make the other candidates the best. Either manipulate the competition, blackmail other King candidates, create an accident scenario, or so forth.

　

"Simply put, they will make themselves lose or disqualified without compromising self-esteem. And, the one who became the King was the last victim. This king was crowned either because his family was threatened, or his test results went up, or his opponent had an accident."

　

Arid and Fahren were silent. They opened their mouths wide.

　

It seems my conclusion is correct. And, in my opinion, this must be unknown to the general public. Perhaps, other than the royal family, only the royal family's personal bodyguards knew about it. If this is known to the general public, then their trust in the King will be lost.

　

"Blessed. I will revive that tradition. I'll make sure I don't become the next king."

　

Seriate

　

　

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If you think the previous chapter is the closing of Arc 2, you are wrong. The previous chapter then only covers True One XD attacks. This chapter is really the closing chapter of Arc 2:P

　

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