Chapter 23 (2/2)

When Eagle showed the directive of plenipotentiary authority that was given by the King, Gourai corrected his posture.

「Let me see it.」

Eagle nodded once, and show the doc.u.ment which he showed the king. While reading it, Gourai’s face was stained with anger.

「Unbelievable! It is not the merchants, not even the princess, but instead the knights that will devour this country!」

「Unfortunately, that is the reality. Thanks to you, the treasury is empty, and the way things are going, it will lead to bankruptcy.」

Hearing Eagle’s story, Gourai earnestly listens.

「I asked the king, and decided to get a seat as prime minister. I want your party to cooperate with me. I can ask only you since you truly do care about this country.」

「… As for His Majesty?」

「I don’t know. I did not inform him of this. Because that stupid king will probably object that is.」

Eagle cursed his own King. Gourai felt anger at that, but endured as he continued to listen.

「This is in service to the country as a loyal subject. I won’t let even the king advocate an objection.」

The face of Eagle began to fill with determination to rebuild the kingdom by any means.

「There is one thing I would like to ask, why are you so devoted to this country?」

Gourai listens while glaring at Eagle.

「Why, that’s quite simple. If Rostania goes bankrupt, the 10 million aru loan will not be repaid.」

Eagle laughed as he bluntly replied.

「…I see. That’s just what I’d expect from a lowly moneylender.」

「…But, mind you, I fully intend to truly rebuild this country. For my own benefit of course.」

「……」

Hearing that, Gourai is lost in thought. After a while, he lifts his face and looks at Eagle.

「Compared to the rats who prey on this country while providing lip service, the cruel old man who is trying to rebuild this country for his own self-interests is probably better. At the very least, you’re less likely to turn your back on us. Let’s work together.」

「As expected of Gourai-dono. Then I will be depending on you from this day onwards.」

Eagle extends his hand, and Gourai reluctantly shakes it.

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