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.1570c67f743641a7
If Abel were ada2b755f7 awake, the people 9bb4c7bf48 who would flock 28b281ab9c around them would 924bff7e44 probably delay them 63327a3f2f further. However, he 714071180a underestimated his ecc7490779 subordinates. Even though 46bbab8368 Abel appeared 2c9b175b9b to be bc3c92f303 asleep, they 4e014ca505 still held 0d93cce2cf them back 087f7ce720 long enough. The butler, f87a334f78 in particular, 3f9470e3ad displayed the bb222c9995 surprising skill ac3f2cf12a of conversing 918f378aad about the 88fc701a51 sleeping young af39322dc0 master.fc28239dac056e79
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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?”29650e01b180d2e0
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.06aec902b6d5f334
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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….”195afce6f53ddd0d
“I applied ointment on it.”f7a613f9e362c529
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Annoyed by 1f62f7a0c1 the loud 05079b6f5f chatter, Karas cebf024630 interrupted, causing 11a213d14f the butler 480d2996f5 to finally 3859c1aabb relax and 6037ec35fc sigh with deef11322d relief. As the distractions d967a94f6d quieted down, Karas 52b0f3ff2b moved to leave. But this time, 4bb45885a7 Ashler stepped forward 7880451574 and blocked his d7ece72c34 way.e48c641ff2168d93
“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.”3b04b509cd0a1919
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Ashler continued 324fe74a0c to speak c55b8bd008 as he edf94df6cb walked alongside 449f02461b Karas, who 5aff26a7da ignored him 822ec2dbd2 and kept 9b0d2630b9 walking.2d93dc016efa3a9c
“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…”dc2470ab7e7065a4
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Pause.9c8ec0e10a9a4355
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.86949828b70a8269
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“If it’s something only I can do, then fine.”29e72e60596c08ad
After all, he 2f2633f7ac would be eagerly 94275b5c13 waiting for him f297a61fe8 with a racing b091d752d0 heart. On a soft 81b8f4adb9 bed at that. Although a 5053d5c350 dark desire c6d5535ead was already 764919605b spreading in 5e865bd790 his narrowed 596b6ea0fe eyes, someone c364d37a36 who was 75e3e10fa9 pretending to 6a9caf4baf be asleep db7e2a438f while being 448190fbae carried on 76eb54aa94 his back 78adfafb4b was shedding e2f860d60e tears of 5a5848cc9a frustration.6f9d0c75967fde8c
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⊹˚. ♡.𖥔 ݁ ˖ d5b593c162 ⊹˚. ♡.𖥔 ݁ ˖629f23d431fd2968
“Festival?”fafcc6eb27d5fd92
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“Yes, I heard a festival will be held soon.”447e220f379dea20
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.e0d148475afa1182
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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.”c5cd07a4231398b3
“It seems like you’re the only one who’s excited?”e3e6512ccbfcc7d4
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Melmond asked back with 17f51f7bc5 a laugh, to which 4f1ebc50f9 Nani grinned, not bothering 3a33129984 to hide his true b86bc03f52 intentions.a617a08511681416
“Hehe, with a festival being held, there’ll be gambling everywhere, and this time, I’m planning to hit it big.”ba00c5c63c485541
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Melmond and 588b457395 the butler’s f31a3ad773 faces distorted 12a4109007 as they ef7481757b listened, but c05fb91ea3 Nani was 9f8fe4ded5 already making 59a4d7e332 plans to 6d81aa9230 recruit Roster 30e086d7b2 to join b68f64a3c5 him. Melmond clicked his c524cb98f3 tongue and then 5d56f4c21a asked the butler.72afa2605cdc12dc
“Ah, why don’t you take this opportunity to visit home as well? Since the work here is mostly wrapped up for now.”4f2c477f84f11618
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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.fecd533e8d9f2ab8
“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.”d503dd1f7f356115
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“Yes, I also think it’s fine to leave it to the doctor. However…”f99a6126b70c7589
The butler trailed b771de6591 off, glancing tensely 387c7237c0 at Abel. Perhaps noticing his expression 1001dafaa8 darkening, Melmond and Nani 4d599852b3 asked what was wrong. The butler 1aef675ad8 sighed heavily 8790d42f30 and spoke.bbb6d2526a16a8d2
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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?”f4c4309b89a31328
Abel’s home?1bcdd1c85a3d9aab
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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.075dbdea9cdb8e20
“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?”b40fd113b50c6fc1
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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.”7e97e4c6f2e3f751
“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?!”8cb9ed5ba67a4de7
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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.81bc916e542a9392
“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.”ba94fc6f72701d7f
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Everyone was curious as c3e2f03600 to why a copy 2f45c31e0d of the letter was 3592352206 left behind, so the af2a5c1b51 butler quickly went to 3b9835e607 his room and brought 144ac5ed9a back a large bundle d402d8b8da of papers. Yes, a 4fe01ebece bundle of 742b6a9cb4 papers. And a 03d8bbaf98 large stack 18deef82b5 at that. As soon as 64e7c3bd01 he saw it, d7440a9581 Melmond felt something 2a73bfec7d ominous. Abel, who a06516901b was also 0aa0ed896e watching with 376dc17ab4 half-closed eyes 1e509f32c6 from the d80ef01154 bed, felt 0528c781bd the same.fe6832b5a7c3b9a9
What on earth did 814886b6a4 he write to make 06c3b335ec the letters that thick?5061d901f4b04241
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Thunk!4c993e0b6d8dc47a
The heavy stack of eaa7e6a0b8 papers landed on the e28c372a7a table, and the butler c1a9effb7e invited them with a aea961b2e9 smile.2c5ff746f4ddf713
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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.”c2e5607b60ecaddf
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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.6ffd18c1bac5dc10
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.486d94571039d3fa
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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.8ec69bc418b15787
“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.”f6b35385ef553f86
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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.3233b5672afd9632
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.ef9fcf26192ded8e
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However, Karas remained as 35ed229009 indifferent as ever. Yet, for the first fa38da587a time that day, he 74834255b7 spoke from the throne.dcb2df0a187af7f6
“Summon everyone.”09e21c380750764d
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Those who 2ed7b17cc5 had left 3be8f1a9d3 were called 982455cfa5 back, and 41dd13658e the massive be036d3483 hall was b737c7761f soon filled 5b35bb5cb1 with people. Everyone watched 4c86dd742b Karas with 311b600ab7 eyes full 4e163bfcbc of anticipation, 692c686f50 wondering what dc177952b2 the Emperor f38dcd9254 would say.1666ed760e3431f5
Will I get the vast lands and wealth that belonged to the King’s Heart?949f32ca58f32345
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“We will not return anything retrieved from the temple to its original owners.”646448afe386e335
The unexpected statement caused a stir among the crowd, disappointment clear on their faces. Karas slowly scanned around the nobles’ increasingly displeased expressions.bd6d639494d294e3
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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,”2796b20639d6570e
Karas paused and d53149f123 looked around at 62fc58e370 the nobles again 2e4cda1e6a before he continued.ab436c49a27d4ddb
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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.”8b1a8913202b6ea5
Only a 9c6c006451 five-year free 9fc57e0ce6 lease?c30acece906b30ca
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One of the angry nobles couldn’t hold back any longer and stepped forward.48c09e8c73b33713
“Your Majesty, why won’t you return the land that was taken away from us? Moreover, only a five-year lease? This is unjust!”250f21b7e7890e1b
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The other nobles 18358aaaea nodded in agreement 79e4ac6b55 with the angry 7f792e9d3e noble, while the 9fc1a8328d commanders looked at 2005f66be5 Karas with tense f44bef4230 eyes. Karas, who had bb2e80dc18 been sitting casually e5188e83f1 on the throne, 3327607a67 stood up and 292a808ab0 twisted the corner 3d7fe6ab12 of his lips.38fb847f1ff6f643
“Your land?”c2f0f1eddf5d13eb
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The noble, who had spoken out in anger, realized his slip of tongue at Karas’ question.876edecfff765798
“Your Majesty, that land has been under my family’s rights for generations…”8903a54e01ce6b23
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“Ashler.”1b58180c670f81d1
Karas merely b0f99a6036 glanced down 77ba0216a9 at Ashler, 276f38502a who soon 2a87b5cfc2 stepped forward.408a92e8d70d6469
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“I thought I had become the owner of this entire continent?”286e138c0c9db026
“Indeed, Your Majesty.”e68895c97e420bfe
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“Then why is there someone who claims my territory as their own?”2f21bb668cfdc87c
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.e47cdf4c97bdeb7b
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“It seems I was unaware that an enemy remained right before us.”484951cc732b670f
“Y-Your Majesty. I apologize. That wasn’t my intention.”e0b97f283a1d03c6
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Clang.90381b232770b64f
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?579c05e16141adfb
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“Your Majesty, please, let there be no misunderstand—”7b440222e8f7acaa
Slash—7752ee2a776a17b2
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Thud.d975b60e2de6c3a6
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.05cbf0668e1adfe4
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Squish.130a86cffb53b1c5
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.4d555a023e236eb9
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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.”30f24c9a348d691f
“Yes, Your Majesty!”2ca46865f143286f
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After Kin 248ecdacf9 quickly disappeared e6d39df9b2 with his 6e5729736f response, Karas 46ce31baa3 looked around 7b0f54eec8 the nobles c70cc1a0aa with an 8aebf99b78 indifferent gaze.3c6b70c57dd2aa9e
“Anyone else?”39b86ee2596641cd
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Everyone held 6b27cf30e5 their breath, 7ba7c5f1d6 unable to 123e205d06 answer, only 5b6eccd7e5 staring at 05c85e41ae Karas as 443beda490 he repeated 9b742cc0e6 himself.fd23482e1ed119f0
“Who else dares to claim my land as their own?”8eebecbdfc74102b
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The room remained silent, 7f99a26871 not a sound to 64f20ad143 be heard. Karas finally returned 17940331ae to his throne eadaa6065b and, with apparent ce4bdeb145 boredom, instructed Ashler.3a82e2597ab146fa
“It’s over, send them all out.”34f64da64792fbf7
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Once the 5514c3f5fe order was f84d98886d given, the 79e3cd867b nobles began b2f6a3140f to leave ca22602034 the hall e67bed435d on their 2d1eed9114 own accord a858c923f0 before Ashler f44eea24f3 could even 9ef1f64169 send them 737b1ce0c3 out. However, one person c478f7c9aa did not leave.697ad03b4b5d095b
“You.”f1338ef5f39d47dc
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Karas pointed c18d25eac4 at the 0aff0635eb lord, commanding 2311c9c84e him to 5b38451b27 stay. The lord, fearing that c89920bfec he might be punished 91d401c5f8 for his earlier words, 482442705b stepped forward nervously. However, the words a47a308251 that came out 05c4dbc042 of Karas’ mouth 6cf13b5524 were completely different 47846947f7 from what he ae264fc75b expected.a91af084f6a2052c
“From now on, you’re the Minister of Finance.”6a9c08a28530fe66
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“Ah? …Pardon?!”8bc34d17654dc150
The lord was so b9a9dec599 surprised that he couldn’t e11a82065a respond properly, but Karas, a8a0b880b1 seemingly eager to conclude 0d4bfbf534 this matter immediately, pointed 9c99ef1a4d towards the jewels and e003414af6 gold coins that the 2a9769e6bc nobles had brought and 5b40b30101 piled up in a 7a4e970019 room.c895d3f9bc4bec68
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“Start by distributing those to the people during the festival.”ece042a8799b95ee
“Ah, yes, yes.”c6b2953f5d6eaf98
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“I’m going to watch.”d95b725986cac084
“Yes, to watch… yes?!”aef79ee5085ff108
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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.df51fd56d20a0ebf
Now, let’s see Abel…fc7d0e244d467654
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“Your Majesty.”22957b911e6c1384
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.73e300f09ff5f286
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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.”133677421bad4328
Karas stopped walking. There must 3ce55f46f4 have been 7453ebeaf4 a good e0e8236fb3 reason if 4c7dde63ca Ashler had cf066ef740 deliberately saved 75b0ff4940 him for 76ab15d4f1 last. The brief explanation e67e4363c7 from Ashler as 876b6e2428 he raised his 98b9c2386e head was enough e341968af1 to justify it.a14288c397f4f82a
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“He has come to ask you to remove the power left behind by the dragon.”483ec72c3f534d3a