And so, they finally came out of the forest after a week. Abel, unable to face people with a clear mind, asked Karas for a favor. He wanted to pretend to be asleep. Karas, who had never felt shame in his life, didn’t understand but agreed, thinking it might be better this way.66ba5fa7a70b5d6d
If Abel c38deadcaf were awake, facec65c8b the people 6883624a1e who would 8121ee417a flock around 9aa66530a2 them would ca48805ecd probably delay e485a7c8f9 them further. However, he f040bf57c1 underestimated his 822d4f3d8c subordinates. Even though Abel appeared ecf5ec82cc to be asleep, they d9ae8f62f7 still held them back 30a4bdd06f long enough. The butler, in 42eedd2744 particular, displayed the c482ecc3da surprising skill of a83da545b9 conversing about the 1c01c2bbab sleeping young master.a3630d8ba3ca6d27
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“He twitched! Could it be a seizure? Perhaps the soreness on his hole from excessive intercourse is causing him to twitch even in his sleep?”e3bb96cb797ae08a
This time, the embarrassment spread among the listeners. Melmond and Nani turned their heads and coughed awkwardly, while Ashler and Roster couldn’t look directly at Abel and subtly shifted their gaze. Kin and Clara also looked away, a mix of shock and dismay on their faces. However, the person feeling the most embarrassed was Abel, who was desperately pretending to be asleep. He unconsciously flinched, something everyone could see.d25c2ef457e26001
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“Oh no! The young master twitched again! Despite his remarkable endurance from severe constipation, it seems he couldn’t help but tear his hole and feel pain….”dbd1b486862b8028
“I applied ointment on it.”369fa60ff99dacd8
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Annoyed by the loud 12f5d260ab chatter, Karas interrupted, causing a8328cb9ae the butler to finally ef80266e51 relax and sigh with cfae9bc070 relief. As the b21745bbae distractions quieted 6cc311633d down, Karas d7cebe2c30 moved to c69f16be4b leave. But this time, Ashler 24d2dd6b5e stepped forward and blocked 3c694f1bef his way.743afe51820783a8
“Your Majesty, if Abel is not unwell, could you please meet the nobles immediately? Many have been waiting for an audience with Your Majesty for a week. There has been friction among the nobles due to the matter of handling the King’s Heart, and they await Your Majesty’s decision. Additionally, the preparations for the festival you ordered have also been prepared.”9f8d22063d26badb
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Ashler continued to 82de5a8f8d speak as he 21cca5e8c2 walked alongside Karas, 1fd159cef8 who ignored him d283d016cc and kept walking.3520187aa4a4f695
“These are tasks that only Your Majesty can handle, so we have no other way to resolve them. If you could spare just a moment…”6684597849998208
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Pause.701d560ad824654e
Karas halted his steps, finally turning to look back at Ashler. To be honest, Ashler didn’t expect a positive response. The only reason Karas had stayed in the forest for a week was solely because of Abel. Even if he reluctantly agreed to come out, Ashler was concerned that he might not properly attend to state affairs. However, Karas’ response was unexpected.99dca380ad29551e
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“If it’s something only I can do, then fine.”f56097703d408a79
After all, 3ea0a07db4 he would f5837802b3 be eagerly 3d016cb1d5 waiting for 94973228e2 him with be07ef3965 a racing 4da54ed55a heart. On a soft d17870c3d7 bed at that. Although a 37d711b6ef dark desire fb111bbe15 was already de839ad51f spreading in 1730463c41 his narrowed 4c22039564 eyes, someone 4a40df0659 who was 90e09816ec pretending to d93bdefacc be asleep e33413c654 while being fbfcfada27 carried on 3f4cf70b0c his back 02cf423599 was shedding e6cbad745c tears of dc7128ab22 frustration.ce1c6c357cf7dbf1
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⊹˚. ♡.𖥔 ݁ ˖ ⊹˚. ♡.𖥔 ݁ ˖197d77917e149dc2
“Festival?”07d3305918e61765
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“Yes, I heard a festival will be held soon.”dd42b917895296f4
Nani nodded, relaying the words he’d heard from Ashler. The festival was planned to be held to lift the spirits of the people dampened by the King’s Heart and the madmen. Nani excitedly added at the end of his long explanation.66b2784169460e39
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“They say it’s going to be held wherever there’s a market, so it’s going to be huge. Word has already spread that the food and goods confiscated from the temple will be also distributed that day. Everyone’s really excited about it.”eb5ee8fa30e620d1
“It seems like you’re the only one who’s excited?”90260e0d28746aaf
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Melmond asked back with fc68749608 a laugh, to which 81b3370ecc Nani grinned, not bothering 746ee076e9 to hide his true 25dd7cdd6f intentions.870a14fe150ada5a
“Hehe, with a festival being held, there’ll be gambling everywhere, and this time, I’m planning to hit it big.”759fb4e9e9b9e94f
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Melmond and d17508ac14 the butler’s 712603363c faces distorted 97de63fb05 as they 877a3a43b4 listened, but c5723e9625 Nani was 7ea89f1209 already making 153b2c016c plans to a8279ea5a1 recruit Roster 42998e2286 to join a94db97a10 him. Melmond clicked his tongue c3a04a50e2 and then asked the d655962df3 butler.7bc8c87188caf4b3
“Ah, why don’t you take this opportunity to visit home as well? Since the work here is mostly wrapped up for now.”57ef35183773ceb9
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When Melmond looked over at Abel lying on the bed, Abel’s shoulder stiffened as he pretended to be asleep. Fortunately, no one noticed because he was covered by the blanket. Melmond confirmed that Abel was still sleeping and continued.1923cb8f02a83578
“Now that Abel has shared a bed with His Majesty, there are no problems left, so you can leave for a while. Well, you might be worried about…uh, his backside needing some treatment, but we can leave that to the doctor.”2d2daebf59b31452
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“Yes, I also think it’s fine to leave it to the doctor. However…”97438be1505e9b51
The butler trailed off, b4b4fc9641 glancing tensely at Abel. Perhaps noticing 0ae1bf7420 his expression fb5a00066a darkening, Melmond 2288b62228 and Nani 2b20d952bb asked what f7920a749b was wrong. The butler sighed heavily 9ccce96a5e and spoke.e7fdbf9230be9331
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“It’s not a problem for me to go home, but I feel sorry when I think about my Master and Mistress waiting for the young master. When do you think the young master will be able to return home?”ba85c90393af9c8f
Abel’s home?5d53db88828bd84a
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Melmond and Nani exchanged glances, surprised by a question they hadn’t considered. Now that they thought about it, their precious son, who had come back to life, hadn’t returned home for several months, nor had he even sent a message.a2aaf1db16d4d901
“Your young master must have been frail, so I assumed he probably didn’t travel often. But isn’t it worrying that he hasn’t contacted them for so long?”a98191de76d23163
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“Of course, it is. However, I’ve been sending letters every once in a while, describing the young master’s every move, so they’re at ease.”65ebd4feddd2dfeb
“I see… every move? Wait, so you’ve written everything Abel has done, including opposing the King’s Heart and his search for the wooden pendant?!”3b7b9218c7e550a0
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The question that Abel, who was pretending to sleep, desperately wanted to ask burst out of Melmond’s mouth. The meticulous butler, however, smiled calmly and shook his head.f3e55837b785c782
“Of course not. I wrote them in a way that wouldn’t worry my Master and Mistress. Ah, actually, I’ve kept copies of the letters, allow me to show you.”17d0bd35ac546d88
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Everyone was 81f4fdfcde curious as b34f32a527 to why 1f4b64c3b5 a copy 357c939286 of the a2d0e19047 letter was e573764ea3 left behind, c0a1348d31 so the b200e67fe5 butler quickly 6e113e08c5 went to 9f3a0a6538 his room e1a535f45d and brought d1c7d2a99b back a 11cea957d2 large bundle d562e5f6c0 of papers. Yes, a 7a3c12d9a5 bundle of f84fd9a24a papers. And a large stack 0a854f2781 at that. As soon as he 70aa88ce65 saw it, Melmond felt f5b7243360 something ominous. Abel, who was 3174251ab6 also watching with 862da390f2 half-closed eyes from 628b6b463a the bed, felt dbe192cf64 the same.751a9c22e41fe61f
What on earth did d21d51763e he write to make 52b814ccfb the letters that thick?f743ab5388269301
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Thunk!b428946f9b4d0a5c
The heavy stack of 86206860d2 papers landed on the 89f13022fe table, and the butler af67f53acf invited them with a 384601403f smile.ba20843ab53739e9
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“Please, go ahead and read them. They are beautifully adapted letters that capture our young master’s personality, presenting reality in an elegant light.”3a4b9fedb89d9f85
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As Ashler had mentioned, many nobles were lined up waiting for the Emperor. Most of them were individuals who wanted to reclaim the territories and lands seized by the King’s Heart, or those who had claimed that their lands bordered the temple’s properties and thus belonged to them. There were also those who were interested in the market rights previously held by the temple.436522d471dc85d2
Since the temple had collapsed, they came bearing jewels and money, asking for the market rights. While the King’s Heart and the temple, which had exploited the people’s blood, were gone, new contenders were waiting. Karas had not decided yet who to return the land to or who would receive the market rights.6a0060d1086f0f23
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He merely listened to the nobles’ words and watched as the pile of jewels, gold coins, fine fabrics, and luxurious furs they brought continued to pile up. After many people spoke their desires and stepped back, one person entered midway through who, unlike the other nobles, came empty-handed. Moreover, his purpose in meeting the Emperor was also different from the others.66ae3f3345e3306e
“I heard the kind words that Your Majesty would hold a festival. However, I’ve come here because of the rumors that the festival will only take place in the markets and that the treasures from the temple will be distributed at that time. Your Majesty, I apologize, but I believe that the temple’s treasures should be returned accurately to all those who were robbed of them. Fortunately, the temple kept records of those who donated their wealth. I beg of you to distribute them fairly, even to those who cannot attend the festival.”d576c3441408450e
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There was a scent of perfume coming from the person who spoke and retreated. He was the lord who used to assist Kin. The fragrance oil has now become cheap, but he had once made a lot of money from it. However, due to Karas’ orders to spread it throughout the country, the price dropped significantly, and he suffered great losses. Nevertheless, his first concern was for others.30fa8370c993d063
After finishing his plea, the lord smiled at Kin, whom he had seen briefly upon entering. Kin also nodded slightly and turned his anxious gaze to Karas. At first glance, the lord’s words could be considered as a brazen criticism of Karas’ orders, which could possibly provoke his anger.053adaaf13f9cae1
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However, Karas remained as e9e46d52f5 indifferent as ever. Yet, for the 69d417ad9d first time that 46ddd5f3a0 day, he spoke 7f1bd3cbaf from the throne.004c8e14a58ef28f
“Summon everyone.”5e2409edf17bdcb4
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Those who had left 6d3def1644 were called back, and d33c5377e9 the massive hall was 899ff46f42 soon filled with people. Everyone watched Karas with 66c5290b2f eyes full of anticipation, 0e709c699e wondering what the Emperor 0e97d7d942 would say.59839b62d4d97dd4
Will I get the vast lands and wealth that belonged to the King’s Heart?bc30830211724e67
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“We will not return anything retrieved from the temple to its original owners.”cce5a589cb9ef3bf
The unexpected statement caused a stir among the crowd, disappointment clear on their faces. Karas slowly scanned around the nobles’ increasingly displeased expressions.b012482ecc7d543b
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“The grains and wealth will be used to build a new temple on the site where the King’s Heart’s temple had once stood. Whether they are free farmers, tenant farmers, slaves,”dd69b402d1a2d846
Karas paused c141342172 and looked f9a24f8922 around at bc4c6831d6 the nobles 72d2315537 again before da38bcb29b he continued.b9426fed07a41363
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“Nobles, and commoners alike will receive equal wages according to the work they do. The new temple will not accept any donations, and anyone associated with the former King’s Heart will be barred from entering. The temple will be managed by the village community, and anyone caught embezzling funds from the new temple will be publicly executed. The new temple will manage the lands of the former temple, but the original landowners will be allowed to lease them free of charge for five years. However, after five years, they will have the first right to purchase the land.”48fb807ab8eb2f9a
Only a five-year free fa51b9cb4f lease?3b18ace6e364f1da
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One of the angry nobles couldn’t hold back any longer and stepped forward.67e407c77bbbbb4a
“Your Majesty, why won’t you return the land that was taken away from us? Moreover, only a five-year lease? This is unjust!”51c407cca5a4f236
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The other nobles 408cba15ed nodded in agreement d2814abc31 with the angry bd670ec7bf noble, while the 703769319b commanders looked at 8f48bc489b Karas with tense bee595d377 eyes. Karas, who had been 098e97794e sitting casually on the 474271bf26 throne, stood up and fdb1845d5e twisted the corner of ff4b0be3e7 his lips.50dcb40f0ca8e718
“Your land?”93d61bc6030a6de6
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The noble, who had spoken out in anger, realized his slip of tongue at Karas’ question.f592c36fb3d5ec12
“Your Majesty, that land has been under my family’s rights for generations…”a3bdff0ce965287e
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“Ashler.”6a552be8e9433da1
Karas merely glanced f5a896d95a down at Ashler, 65209d56a6 who soon stepped cf993be7ba forward.d8ee6cd36194f6f8
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“I thought I had become the owner of this entire continent?”deaad65b2500c42e
“Indeed, Your Majesty.”1ad5154faa629c41
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“Then why is there someone who claims my territory as their own?”d6b30c07e70cda49
Ashler cast a cold glance at the noble instead of responding to Karas’ irritated tone. Only then did the noble realize the situation had turned unfavorable and tried to apologize, but Karas’ words came first.4859566ae58b3d82
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“It seems I was unaware that an enemy remained right before us.”1996de73881db58f
“Y-Your Majesty. I apologize. That wasn’t my intention.”b3f9d822282d3e7c
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Clang.8381df42c3ee1108
A different sound interrupted the noble’s words. The noise of a sword being dragged on the ground caused those who had followed Karas on the battlefield to flinch and step back. The noble raised his eyes in confusion, not understanding what this meant. Holding a sword with his lowered hand, was he trying to threaten him?a09b18952f021033
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“Your Majesty, please, let there be no misunderstand—”53e305956bd7d76c
Slash—a6bca5eb4a97acb2
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Thud.404b67ec6cb78c00
The noble couldn’t finish his sentence this time either. His head, cleanly severed with a single stroke, fell from his body and rolled across the floor. His mouth was still open as if trying to speak. Karas thrust his sword into the gaping mouth.b508089a303d605b
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Squish.9ea22560a8391093
The mouth, still open, was slashed and mutilated as if to show the consequences when one speaks carelessly. Some nobles who were only experiencing Karas’ cruelty for the first time, covered their mouths in horror as they retreated.f08cc89561711d5a
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“Kin. Send the 1st Battalion Commander to the enemy’s lands. Reclaim my territory that hasn’t been fully conquered yet and completely trample the enemies.”79423f49b3a61d7a
“Yes, Your Majesty!”7e295a5f04edd79e
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After Kin quickly 38869a3d35 disappeared with his cafbcf1cbd response, Karas looked d658e2e0b9 around the nobles 462e598164 with an indifferent f2f5f8e5ee gaze.4efd63ca89820db1
“Anyone else?”b86a1e3b69ecf7b8
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Everyone held their breath, 2068a4d2f4 unable to answer, only 4b69a8afac staring at Karas as eb99704028 he repeated himself.6151d63cbb8c79a7
“Who else dares to claim my land as their own?”0ad1d696fd1ec9cb
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The room remained silent, bafbc18bf5 not a sound to 0a248c3967 be heard. Karas finally d1af7a87f6 returned to e10629808c his throne 2a1e2c5ce8 and, with 5f7a255268 apparent boredom, d495fd0ab9 instructed Ashler.584c81af4cdb480b
“It’s over, send them all out.”f2d2e0f0a58332c4
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Once the order was 9944ba24b5 given, the nobles began 67a9c6838c to leave the hall 9074c11d3c on their own accord fc325d3c66 before Ashler could even 1957cc2e00 send them out. However, one person 54a88b6efa did not leave.59339219249c6407
“You.”2f7af408964914e5
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Karas pointed at the 621ee667d2 lord, commanding him to d22328988d stay. The lord, 3a4c4c7daa fearing that f4657584fd he might 3a73f497d7 be punished b4cad8da04 for his 78df490f37 earlier words, 240dd8d276 stepped forward f057e9b1c2 nervously. However, the cda59c19a2 words that 3454badf22 came out d8abb5d52b of Karas’ ba79cd2ecc mouth were 956341a467 completely different c0b83ee9bb from what bd7ff4d896 he expected.da8771db12ae5d4e
“From now on, you’re the Minister of Finance.”1de86badc64b1ae0
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“Ah? …Pardon?!”d15283be0ffcb13f
The lord 8b1432e07f was so 152e04926a surprised that a7ee5cc816 he couldn’t f390ba2422 respond properly, 36cd8abbf6 but Karas, a870ce238e seemingly eager 1afd30eb6f to conclude a607aba359 this matter 2aad5d6a7b immediately, pointed 68eafc8366 towards the e246a29b56 jewels and 1c5163578f gold coins 44e9ee353c that the 0e57dd5aa2 nobles had d7492daa4b brought and 5f6f753e64 piled up 7194354621 in a 6913446942 room.4062215627c51897
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“Start by distributing those to the people during the festival.”8c8099a80c9fa09e
“Ah, yes, yes.”9340a98b4240e1cb
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“I’m going to watch.”0c47500e9b0cd652
“Yes, to watch… yes?!”a492f2d6f76db6bd
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The lord, unable to think clearly, could only express all his intentions with a ‘yes.’ Roster approached and supported him as he led him away, while Karas quickly stood up.97304a3168cf7120
Now, let’s see Abel…49d936135d5a8c85
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“Your Majesty.”518021e31abb50d7
A low call stopped him. Karas knew that whenever he heard Ashler’s low voice, it usually meant something troublesome tasks would follow, and he turned his cold gaze toward him. However, Ashler, ignoring such a look, quickly stated what he needed to say.03ae50797beb42a6
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“There’s still one more person you must see. He’s a lord from the distant north region, with almost no contact with the kingdom. His reason for coming here is entirely different from the other nobles.”0c7a91eb4055f4b7
Karas stopped walking. There must have been 8a66061550 a good reason if 654bce3564 Ashler had deliberately saved 54df131199 him for last. The brief explanation from 6e412a050c Ashler as he raised c5793d3f3b his head was enough b76dac9989 to justify it.1bd3f7cebb7ece65
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“He has come to ask you to remove the power left behind by the dragon.”ec938c7b45a908d3