I Became A Hidden Powerhouse Of The British Empire [EN]: Chapter 533

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I guess I’m more of a romantic than I thought.

How is it possible that even after being reincarnated without any memories, my body instinctively seeks out someone similar?

I can understand the rumors of my flamboyant affairs with women in Korea, but I never imagined I would ask the Emperor of the British Empire for a favor.

Wow, I must have been quite the devoted husband.

Maybe the things written in Victoria’s diary were actually true if viewed from a different perspective?

I might not have been aware of it, but Victoria might have felt like I was constantly courting her.

Edward IX, who had been watching my bewildered reaction with amusement, slammed open a notebook he had taken out.

I was worried that more of my foolish actions were written there, when Edward IX’s voice, which had been full of smiles, suddenly dropped.

“Shall we have a serious conversation now?”

“…Excuse me? Was my issue with women that serious?”

“Not that. The real reason you came all the way here. Isn’t it because of the diplomatic issues related to the Northeast Asian alliance that have been circulating recently?”

“Wasn’t that resolved?”

“It was closer to Joseon [ancient Korean kingdom] and Japan bowing down rather than a resolution. What I want to know is not their attitude, but their true intentions.”

I wondered why he was asking me instead of the ambassador, but this was essentially a family gathering.

So, I could speak frankly about matters that could escalate into diplomatic issues elsewhere.

It didn’t make sense for me, the heir of a mere company, to discuss national affairs, but Edward IX seemed convinced that I had already heard something from the Emperor of Joseon.

Which was actually true.

“To be honest, His Majesty also believes that it is unrealistic for Northeast Asia to unite as a single entity. Frankly speaking, Joseon is culturally and psychologically closer to the British Empire than to Japan or the Republic of China.”

“Is that so? That’s a relief. I didn’t want to take on a difficult role, and I’m relieved to hear that’s what you think as well. Even if they are the royal families of other countries, they are still distant relatives, and it’s best to avoid family feuds, isn’t it? I want to be as understanding as possible, but I have my position to consider.”

Edward IX smiled meaningfully.

Others might have simply understood it as him fulfilling his duties as the Emperor of the British Empire, but I knew better.

“Is it because of your ancestor’s will?”

“…How do you know that?”

He was surprised, so I guessed right.

Seeing how the British Empire crushed the United States, it was easy to see that his descendants were faithfully following what I had said.

So, he was giving the emperor a hint not to act rashly and to stay low.

“Actually, I’ve heard about it too. I was told not to tell anyone, so only His Majesty and I know about it.”

“…Ah. I see. Did he give you a hint when he sent a bloodline to Joseon? Well, he was able to foresee the future to that extent, so he could have predicted this situation.”

“That’s right. So, Joseon will never make the mistake of challenging the British Empire’s hegemony.”

To eliminate the British Empire’s anxiety, it’s best to emphasize that we know their situation well.

Fortunately, Edward IX seemed to have understood, creating a grand story in his head, and his expression looked brighter than before.

“Since you also know the real unofficial will he left behind, it will be much easier to talk. How much have you heard?”

“I probably know everything.”

Of course, since it’s what I said, I remember it with the highest accuracy.

However, words can be embellished and changed as they are passed down, so I wanted to know what Edward IX knew about my will.

“Really? Then write it down here. I’d like to see what he said to the Asian royal families.”

“Then, if the content you write is not significantly different in the big picture, can I see the contents of that notebook?”

“I can show you if there’s no difference.”

Let’s see, what did I say to Edward?

I left so many wills that I can’t remember every single word exactly.

I never thought there would be a time when I would have to rewrite the will I left behind, but as long as the meaning is the same, it should be fine.

-To be passed down only to the Emperor and Crown Prince of the British Empire, and to be unofficially accessible only to the Prime Minister

1. The United States is the only country that can catch up with Great Britain in the near future, so be sure to suppress them early.

2. Even if the German Empire unifies the Germanic language area and France unifies the Latin language area, the limitations are clear, so pay attention but do not over-restrain them. Although the possibility is low, if those two regions are completely integrated and a league equivalent to the old Roman Empire appears, it is dangerous, so be careful.

3. Russia is already as good as ruined, so it will be difficult, but be careful if the Pan-Slavic region is unified.

4. The Chinese sphere must never be unified. In particular, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Taiwan are geographically so important that they will show tremendous growth in the future, so be sure to absorb all Chinese people into the British Empire’s cultural sphere. A multi-ethnic society is the future of the British Empire, but multiculturalism is not allowed. Unconditionally enjoy the culture of the British Empire and unify with one culture and one language to use English.

5. You can’t protect all colonies anyway, and the cost-effectiveness doesn’t support it. Prepare for a beautiful farewell before it collapses, and make India independent with a pro-British stance. It’s simple. Abandon poor areas but make them all independent with a pro-British stance. France will probably struggle to continue occupying its colonies, and that sight will be worth seeing.

6. Fill the population of resource-rich royal territories with immigrants. If you have money, jobs + royal citizenship, especially Chinese and Korean immigrants will go crazy. Select only children who have received British education, thoroughly assimilate them into the culture of the British Empire, and drive out the few remaining indigenous Muslims. They cannot be assimilated. Only those who have received British education and are thoroughly secularized can be exceptionally applied. However, never use violent methods when expelling them. It will all come back as karma later, so use thoroughly gentlemanly methods.

That’s roughly a translation of the nagging I gave Edward almost every day.

Edward IX, who had been reading what I wrote, nodded his head in satisfaction a couple of times and handed me the notebook he was holding.

I quickly skimmed through it, and although the words and expressions were slightly different, the main points of the content were not changed at all.

Thank goodness, thank goodness. I was worried that some crazy guy might come out and distort my words, but I’m relieved.

If that had happened, I would have had to create evidence that I was the one who inherited Killian’s true will, but how much more work would I have to do to do that?

I felt good to confirm that my descendants were not harboring other intentions and were faithfully following my will.

Besides, there was also a slightly amusing phrase that Edward left behind, not me.

7. Following my father’s will, I transformed Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Brunei into excellent Englishmen, but those three guys, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, are still fighting over the location of the parliament, and I am going without completing the establishment of a kingdom in East Asia for five years. My descendants must accomplish the task and create a kingdom that encompasses the Pacific line along with Oceania to complete the Seven Kingdoms.

There was a brief comment that this will was fulfilled during the time of Edward VIII, so I could feel that these children had their own difficulties.

Was it Edward IX? This guy is not as good-looking as my current body, but he is tall and handsome. He is definitely a descendant of my blood.

Even though he is an emperor and trying to create an atmosphere, I can’t help but see him as cute because I realize that he is the child of my child’s child’s child’s… *gasp* child’s child.

Edward IX, who had no idea what I was thinking, sat down next to me and kept bursting into pleasant laughter.

“It’s a strange feeling to know that someone else knows the secret that only the Prime Minister and I know. Actually, I wanted to discuss it with other people and have discussions, but I was frustrated because I couldn’t leak it. If you know all of that, you can understand how frustrated I was, right?”

“Of course.”

“Yes. I heard those words a while ago and was worried that I would have to play a role like my grandfather did when he brought down the United States. But Joseon is our relative and ally, so how awkward would that have been for me?”

Well, apart from that unofficial will, there was also a saying in my official will that families should get along well.

Thanks to that, large-scale family events are held regularly because the words I left behind must be kept.

“You don’t have to worry anymore. I will do my best to serve as a bridge between the two royal families.”

“Yes, yes. Let the government officials take care of the complicated practical matters, and isn’t it best for us to continue to live in harmony and peace?”

“While we’re at it, could you increase the subsidies for the foundry being built in Canada a little more? It’s a money-eating hippopotamus.”

“The subsidy policy is decided by the government, so unfortunately I have no authority. If I get involved in that, it’s government corruption.”

Oh? He’s only taking advantage of what’s good for him and not giving me any crumbs?

“But if you do me a favor, I can use my power for you. Actually, this is good not only for me but also for you.”

“Yes?”

He’s suddenly presenting another condition here. He’s definitely not the type to take a loss.

Well, since they are my descendants, it’s not strange that they inherited similar tendencies to me.

If someone else did that, I would have found it annoying, but seeing the Emperor of the British Empire doing that made me feel a little proud.

“It’s an extension of the story I told you earlier, didn’t you ask me to introduce you to a woman? But I also received a request to introduce you to someone.”

“…No…what is…”

Is this guy the Emperor of the British Empire or a matchmaking agency employee?

No, more than that, there was another crazy person who asked the Emperor of the British Empire to set them up on a blind date?

“The reason I asked you to cooperate is that these people are also quite close to me, so it’s difficult to refuse their request outright. They are excellent customers who donate huge amounts to the royal family every year.”

“I’m curious about someone who His Majesty the Emperor treats so importantly.”

“You know it very well. It’s the largest shareholder of The AI, which is currently the hottest company in the James Group. We are not related by blood, but the James Group’s affiliates have been friends with the royal family for a long time, haven’t they? And the heiress who will inherit that company is exactly the same age as you. From a practical point of view, it is also one of the companies that is most compatible with your semiconductor company, so wouldn’t it be good to meet her? Doesn’t it appeal to you?”

“No, that’s…”

“Ah, of course, it’s a little different from the personality you said you prefer. But she has a great figure that people would mistake for a celebrity or model, and she has a very gentle and kind personality, so it wouldn’t hurt to meet her once. If you go and meet her to save my face, I will ask the Prime Minister to increase the subsidies allocated to the Canadian foundry.”

No. How much money did they donate for the emperor to personally arrange a blind date?

No, this may be backed by the calculation to tie the AI industry, which will be the biggest money maker in the future, to the royal family through blood ties.

It’s an ideal combination that will satisfy the royal family, the AL Group, and that company, so shouldn’t we see it as the emperor stepping in?

I wonder if this kind of arranged marriage is possible in the 21st century, but if you enjoy something, you have to bear the responsibility for your position.

You don’t necessarily have to get married just because you go on a blind date, right?

I’ll just see her face and then go back after eating something delicious.