🌁

115

Chapter 115 - A Gift in Return

Ian’s bomb-like declaration threw the whole palace and the ministers alike into turmoil.

‘Is he crazy? A person designated as the king of a vassal state is aiming for the position of king of a suzerain country!’

‘You won’t get our approval for that position, let alone His Majesty’s!’

The ministers exchanged glances. But no one came forward.

It was all because they remembered the conversation from just before.

‘What are you guys doing? Say something!’

‘Why don’t you just do it yourself and do something about it?’

‘Ha! Watch your mouth. If we handle this wrong, the soldiers in Bahara may rush over here.’

It was only natural they reacted as such.

There were few casualties in the Northern Expedition, either on Kaistein’s or Bahara’s side.

It was practically a bloodless victory.

Moreover, Ian had a large number of existing troops and held tens of thousands of Cantum prisoners.

Such a force was enough to give Kaistein a big blow, even if it could not beat it.

That wasn’t the only thing.

‘Don’t you know that Duke Lavaltor is in Bahara right now?’

‘I heard that the young lady of Lavaltor also fought alongside him. What should we do if they had already made a marriage agreement?’

Duke Lavaltor, whose daughter’s marriage was a hot topic, also gave them a headache.

Of course, the duke was known as the best on the continent and revered as King Eloin’s sword for his unyielding loyalty.

But where that man’s heart lay remained unknown.

‘What happens if Duke Lavaltor changes his mind?’

‘Kaistein’s Guardian pointing his sword in reverse… I doubt such a thing would happen given his usual loyalty toward His Majesty, but…’

‘Speaking of which, I heard they became particularly close during this Northern Expedition.’

‘Right! Didn’t he even personally carry out the coronation ceremony?’

If such Duke Lavaltor helped Ian.

‘This country may be plunged into a bloodbath.’

The ministers naturally couldn’t help but be restless.

Of course, Ian had no intention of going that far. All he wanted was a perfectly fine Kaistein.