Chapter 65 (2/2)
He looked at Simon who had a sad look on his face
[Yes, that was ’s response… unfortunate as it is, we have no troops to rival yours]
Si a beat
[However, it is only under some conditions…]
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After Siurd remained inside the tent
[They’ll take responsibility with their livesBut in exchange, they want us to refrain fro violence and destruction to take over Trevoir…huh?]
[I have nothing to say but brilliant]
Sigurd was perplexed by Ares’ remark
[Let’s march in to the palace for nowWe’ve received per himself after all]
Ares took out a piece of paper fro that, Vulcas immediately spoke his mind
[…can I ask a question?]
[What is it?]
Ares turned around in response to Vulcas’ question
[The letter frooes with Brittany…Ares-sa in advanceJust as this strategy set up?]
[Before I left the Capital]
[This ti went as plannedWell, there were deviations, but we ed to come up with different solutionsSo all is well]
[…]
Ares’ reply caused Vulcas to feel upsetIn other words, what happened up until now, and those letters had nothing to do with the E man himself
[…can I ask another question?]
[If it’s so I can answer, sure]
[Ares-sama, how many copies of His Majesty’s letter does Ares-sama still have?]
[I did ask His Majesty to write so I can’t tell]
[Then… change of topicWhat will happen to Prince Carlos and Archduke Saxon who are currently advancing?]
[Ah, those ton’t be able to breach Redgear]
[They are about to attack Redgear’s two great fortresses which were built specifically to defend against ArcadiaIn addition to that, those fortresses are er General Zion and Silver Bear General GarnAnd htHer presence is like a strategic weapon in itselfShe can’t be ignored so easily]
[But…if given enough time]
[If they have tiThose two are Arcadia’s greatest generalsEventually they’ll breach the fortress and hed at the end
[I would’ve already taken the capital before that]
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Inside Trevoir Palace
Ares was standing before the upset King Louis and many other aristocrats to accept their surrender
[Well then, I will convey His Majesty’s decree]
Vulcas as standing on the side opened and read Emperor Sephiros’ handwritten letter with strict and serious tone
[Trevoir will be part of Holy Arcadia E of Trevoir, Louis Trevoir, henceforth, will be the Earl of TrevoirTrevoir is to continue administrative works as is]
Everyone present was astonished upon hearing that Louis will still be holding the position of Trevoir’s de facto leader
[The official papers will be given once we return to the royal capitalHowever, this decree can also serve as a valid forainst]
Ares added to silence the astonished aristocrats
When Vulcas saw E, he couldn’t his surprise as wellHow many more letters does this ?
Keeping that question to hiarding Trevoir’s aristocrats… we guarantee that they can keep their property and wealthHowever, their land will be confiscatedAll aristocrats will be appointed baronet, and be stationed in the Arcadia E that decree, the aristocrats present were silent at first, but soon started to raise their voice
[N-no way! I’ demoted to baronet!]
[Land confiscation, you say!? Does Arcadia Empire not know about courtesy between aristocrats!?]
[This lord cannot accept that condition!]
Complaints started to fly one after another and soon the hall beca this, Ares then said
[Then do you want to fight for it?]
The hall which was noisy and chaotic gradually quieted down after Ares’s words
[This place is but a sh to be considered as baronetKnow your place]
[The confiscation is against courtesy, you said? You’ve surrenderedWe have no obligation to show any courtesy to youThis is us already giving you preferential treat you keep your property]
[And ument one by one and added a decisive statement
[If you don’t accept, then it’s fineJust prepare to have your clan completely erased from the face of the continent!]
No one dared to counter argument Ares after that
And frodom became Trevoir CountyThe aristocrats did not dare to rebelThree days later, they packed their belongings and headed to the Arcadia Royal Capital