Light Novel Volume 1

The strongest dull prince's battle for the throne, The SS rank prince who acts incompetent will control the succession war from the shadows 1(最強出涸らし皇子の暗躍帝位争い　無能を演じるSSランク皇子は皇位継承戦を影から支配する 1lit. Saikyō degarashi ōji no an'yaku teii arasoi munō o enjiru SS ranku ōji wa kōi keishō-sen o kage kara shihai suru 1) is the first light novel of the series and was published on September 1, 2019. It covers the Kleinert Duchy arc

Summary
The incompetent and lethargic Prince Arnold, was mocked throughout the empire as "The prince who got all his good parts stolen by his younger twin brother". However, as the battle for the throne intensifies he finally decides to give his all. "I don't feel like becoming an emperor, but I don't feel like losing and being killed."

With the techniques of negotiation and tactics hidden in his exceptional talent, along with the power and position of the "SS rank adventurer who uses the forbidden ancient magic" the prince uses everything at his disposal, while hiding his identity to support the best candidate for the throne by manipulating the succession war from the shadows.

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