Chapter 196 – 21. I.
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“This is that country corner.”
“Is it the capital of a country?”
“Huh. Throdia’s capital city is rural.”
After arriving in Sroydia, the capital of Throdia, Aran and his party crossed the road while receiving the eyes of people staring at them.
“Well… Compared to the Mei Empire, it’s definitely rural. But if that’s the case, the place we live in is also rural.”
When Theodora responded calmly, Moae said as if she knew how to say it, and she laughed.
“The sanctuary is where I live. It is the noblest place on this land.”
“Would you mind?”
“Rather than that, you’re here right now…You said you were in the countryside.”
“A place to pass by. You may receive a small amount of grace, but there is no option for that much.”
“It’s meaningless to tell the princess soldier. After all, he’s not a normal person.”
“Hmph. I don’t want to hear from Gong Yoo. There is no substance more perfect than me.”
‘They’re playing well…’
Aran let out a small sigh and put his face out the window.
The royal palace was seen in the distance.
‘It’s been a while, Ekaterina.’
What will she be doing now?
Is she trembling at the thought of Aran coming, or is she sighing.
‘It doesn’t matter either way.’
.
.
“Your Highness is waiting for you.”
A group of women opened the door of the palace and came out to meet them.
“Please understand that carriages cannot enter.”
“Okay.”
Aran followed them in, and naturally, her wives also entered.
“It’s a memory. It was a year ago when I traveled around Throdia with you, Aran.”
“She didn’t really sleep with her sister her, though.”
“Haven’t half of them done that?”
“Hoho. I have a lot more memories with Her Highness of her. Aren’t I the war hero who played an active part with Her Highness of her?”
Hancock puffed out his chest.
“Your breasts won’t get bigger if you don’t.”
“Ouch! It’s not like that!”
“Still, I entered the royal palace of a country. Why don’t you keep quiet?”
“…Huh. Theodora doesn’t have such a funny nickname, so you don’t understand. From now on, I’ll call you Odo…Bellflower!”
“…I don’t know why, but do as you please.”
“Eh, call it whatever you want… She’s It’s a strong enemy…!”
Hancock stepped back in amazement at the formidable defense wall (?).
“You.”
Moae came to Aran’s side.
“I heard a nasty rumor, but I’ve forgotten about it. Is it true?”
“Yes?”
“When we restored this place, I heard that the nobles of Throdia lined up and violated them. Is it true!”
“…”
It’s true.
Things you can find out if you pay a little attention.
“…It’s true.”
“How can this be!”
“What are you doing all of a sudden now? Isn’t Your Highness’ extreme sexual desire a fact that we all know about?
“It seems so.”
“It’s fine.”
“Do not.”
While talking about Aung Daung, we arrived at the drawing room of the royal palace.
There, Ekaterina with sharp eyes was waiting for Aran.
“You’re here.”
The women who guided them bowed their heads and retreated, and Ekaterina approached Aran.
Then she bowed before him and kissed her instep.
“I-I did that…!”
“I’m sure. I admire Aran’s stuff.”
“I don’t think so. I was there when that bitch cheated on Your Highness. There’s no way a girl like Sagal would suddenly become docile one day.”
“Still, even though he’s the king, it’s been a year in Sagar…”
“Huh. Mr. Doraji doesn’t know the war situation well, so he’s saying that. I’ll explain everything later.”
Hancock looked at Ekaterina with contempt.
Of course, I don’t know if it’s really contempt or not.
Even after hearing all of this, Ekaterina’s expression her did not change.
“So, what are you here for?”
“Let’s sit down and talk.”
“…Yes.”
Aran naturally sat in the seat of honor, and his wives sat on either side of him.
On the farthest lower seat, Yekaterina, the owner of the place sat down.
“Here comes the refreshments.”
Some maids came over and set refreshments and tea on the table.
Even so, it seemed that he was quite embarrassed to sneak a peek at Aran and Ekaterina.
“It’s nothing special, I stopped by on the way. I have something to say.”
“What to say…?”
“Yeah. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but I’ve been insulted a bit.”
“…It happened with the King of Athens.”
“Yeah. She did it because the woman was conspiring with her vassals and intending to exclude me. Fortunately, she knew in advance, so she was able to reverse Meg.
Anyway, you can’t just skip that, can you? You have to hit it first Because the justification is on our side.”
“You mean to open the way.”
“Yes. Of course I’m not asking you to open it for free. I’m a gentleman.”
“Oh my, finally admitting it.”
“She realized her own self in her.”
“Not your gentleman!”
Hmmm.
He cleared his throat.
“Isn’t Throdia in a very half-way state right now? It’s no different from being abandoned by the Mei Empire, and that’s not the case if it’s become a completely independent country. Depending on the look, it looks like our vassal state , but it’s not that, so it’s a very ambiguous situation diplomatically. Believe that and Macedonia You’re messing around.”
“…That’s right. Neither this nor I, it’s a halfway situation. Right after the war, there’s no way to get rid of them. Are you saying you’ll deal with them?”
“Um…Similar but different.”
Terrina slightly frowned at Ami.
“…Are you saying that I want to become a vassal country? So I want you to do tribute trade and build up your strength?”
“Yes.”
“Eek?!”
“Wait a minute! You’re suddenly a vassal…!”
The women were surprised and asked back.
“You can do that, right?”
“But…”
“You’ve grown, Your Highness.”
While Moae and Theodora were at a loss for what to do, Hancock smiled slightly.
“What is that…?”
“Your Highness has read quite a few numbers.”
“Hmph. There’s no way this color horse would do that.”
“I’m learning every day, so it’s difficult if you don’t grow.”
Illyana explained Aran’s intentions instead.
“If you incorporate Throdia as a subject country, you can gain diplomatic power, and additionally you can gain justification for the territory.”
“Territory…?”
“Macedonia is constantly harassing Throdia, so if you incorporate Throdia, you can use that justification to attack Macedonia and secure their territory and resources.”
“Ah…Then you’re going to start another war?”
“No way. I’m not foolish enough to wage war again and again.”
“The war will be fought by Throdia.”
“…”
Lend a little strength, and Throdia will wage the war.
And if Throdia wins, he takes a certain share.
In addition, Throdia itself is already a subject country, so the resources that Throdia took will come back to the great kingdom in a certain proportion.
In a word, investment.
Ekaterina was quite troubled.
From a practical point of view, it is wise for Throdia, who is neither one nor the other, to choose a vassal state. Troops were not created instantly, and above all, cavalry and knight power were important to deal with nomadic people who were good at riding horses, but Throdia could not afford to do that.
However, it is not right to become a subject country,
Originally, Throdia was a vassal state of the Mei Empire.
Even though he was abandoned, if you look closely, isn’t it all because of Aran? Bowing down to such Aran and entering a vassal country was something the nation’s pride could not tolerate.
‘I’m a slave anyway…’
She bit her lip.
“But wouldn’t creating a vassal state offend the empire?”
“I am the princess of that empire.”
“I am the princess of that empire.”
“Ah yes…”
“Even the emperor himself is a concubine…Ugh!”
“Let’s keep that a secret for now.”
“Okay. I’ll become a vassal of the Great Kingdom. And I’ll lend you a road.”
“Whoops. It’s a good choice.”
“Instead, there are conditions.”
“Condition?”
“Please make me your concubine.”
“What!”
“What is that crazy bitch saying!”
The wives were surprised, and among them, Hancock stood up.
It doesn’t seem like he’s angry at all.
“…To say such a thing in front of us. You have great guts.”
“Whoa…”
Alan sighed.
“Sister. Would you like to take her wives and go to your room for a while?”
“…What’s going on?”
“Can you guide me?”
Ekaterina nodded her head and called out.
“Please take me to the room where you will be staying. With utmost care.”
“Yes. Your Highness.”
“…”
Illyana and her wives her meekly withdrew while frowning at her.
“Huh. I won’t leave you alone when I come back.”
Moae grumbled.
After they all left, Aran opened her mouth.
“What do you mean? You’re a concubine all of a sudden. You’re a slave.”
“I know.”
“Therefore…”
“I don’t really want to be a concubine. Would you want to marry the man you raped?”
“…Then why?”
“I’m going to go to the vassal country, so I’m going to use some protection. Your concubine is a protection.”
“Hmm…”
“Shouldn’t that be enough to keep my kingship?”
“Heh. I have a lot of greed.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. You don’t deserve to say that.”
She fired at her and got up from her seat.
Then he climbed onto her table and took off her clothes her, leaving her naked.
“If you’re going to make me your concubine, do it here and now.”
She turned around and showed Aran her butt her, then knelt down on her knees.
“…You are my slave. You enjoy it when you want to have fun.”
He took out a stiff object and slammed it into the exposed crack.
