Chapter 52 (1/2)

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McDohl… Kinda remind me to Suikoden 1 Haha!

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Translator: Raizu

Editor: shi+rayuki

Chapter 52 – Duke of McDohl Clan

The next day, Ares went to visit the residence of one of the clans with an important role in empire: the McDohl clan

The McDohl clan leader, Leo McDohl is one of the twothe commander of the Imperial Army's first division Still active in his early forties, he has a good build and a dignified appearance when his long blond haired figure rode on the warhorse to lead the army This appearance of his earned him the nicknahout the continent as a great general, and thus causes many to look in envy to their status and position

For Ares, he's an old acquaintance who Soht side by side Their relationshi+p is e

[Excuse ate of this mansion will always open for you, Ares It's been a while!]

Leo welcouided the younger person to the guest roo, Leo asked Ares

[When the news that you've arrived at the capital spread, the clans in the capital beco to see s yesterday After that Duke Arnold, then several other aristocratic clans including the Earl of Roxietta, also Margott's cha old acquaintances]

[…why you Visiting one of the ies Division, as well as the former Imperial Prime Minister… not to mention numerous clans with even sott's chamber of commerce…no wonder they deeave a little sigh

[Archduke Schwarzer…the clan behind you is already at the top Having a rich territory and a prestigious position as the guardian of the North However, the clan rarely made any notablelord of such clan is suddenly summoned to the capital, and made such antics shortly after his arrival…of course everyone will take note of you]

They soon arrived in front of the guest roo all that aside, how about we talk about it slowly? Your goal]

Leo smiled as he slowly opened the door

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[Then, how is this Eastern Expedition in your view?]

Leo asked such question as he reclined himself on one of the sofas

[His Majesty's first step towards continent unification, is that what you're going to say?]

As he took a seat as well, Ares replied

[I think that the goal this ti the Grants Principality and the three surrounding areas Once His Majesty captured those regions, it'll be easy to put pressure to the other eastern nations]

Grants Principality is one of the more hostile nations to the Empire As a country of warriors, it had repelled the E as the floodgate, the Empire could not field their troops to the east

[But Grants…that's the land of the battle crazed warriors It's no exaggeration to say that their arest in the continent There is also that sear They won't be so easy to fall]

And then Leo added rinkled on his forehead

[Also, Grants' land is hard to rule Its west is the untouched land where monsters roam free, barbarians wait at the north, the mountain to its east is occupied by dwarves that do not obey the ereat about that land]

[If His Majesty conquered Grants, hypothetically speaking, other sly subion, such as Byzerd Principality and the e It'll be troubleso Before that……don't you think so too?]

As Ares said so…he took a peek to the palace where the Eh the

[It is a fact that His Majesty is getting older Before that…His Majesty would want to lay a foundation for the armed forces There is also that as a consideration This will be a major battle]

[I see…so that's why you have to participate in this war, isn't it? You are His Majesty's favorite after all]

Leo grinned

[As for me, why His Majesty favor you so…that's what I want to know the most There is your excellent capabilities…but thereelse, isn't there?]

[……why is that? I don't have any clue myself]

[……never ot up fro really doesn't suit me Do you have soements? It's almost time for Luther to finish his study You kno he always look up to you]

Leo showed a fresh s started

[He respects you Please spend some time with him He'll be the successor to the McDohl clan in the future after all]

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