Chapter 111 (2/2)

Byzerd was a prestigious nation ahts and an arest powers in the east Their h to unify the eastern countries, but did not do so because their country was built on the spirit of chivalry

The late King Everhart was known as both a proud general and brave warrior A righteous and strong persona… like the very ehts itself So were his sons, except for one

Zackard was Everhart's second son He was born with dis the people and other retainers violently

But he was born with soard, did not have Which is…

Overwhelth was akin to a powerful beast so much so that a battle can be overturned just because Zackard joining in

His valor was priceless for Byzerd But it was also a double edged sword

Troubled by this, Everhart ordered Zackard to go to the southern fort for surveillance duty

Three months later however, out of dissatisfaction, heThe capital was overtaken swiftly due to hishis father and all of his siblings

[And that is why he's called the 『Usurper King』 After he ascended to the throne, Byzerd turned into an aggressive nation Suppressing its people with fear and eli ar any country]

[That proud Byzerd has now turned into that…]

[Not even a glimpse of its old feature remained When I hest]

The condition presented was the same

Surrender or be invaded

[Both of them apparently seek to unify the east As a result, Istrea will eventually be dragged into their war Istrea currently has no notable military poe have to find another way]

[Is this already set in stone?]

[They'll definitely come And not in a distant future too In a few years… or soon]

Hearing Alfredo's answer, a frown appeared on Irene's beautiful face She doesn't like fighting to begin with However… the fact redom would be involved eventually whether she wants it or not

Seeing Irene's reaction, Alfredo changed the topic

[Your Majesty… has Your Majesty heard the news regarding Redgear?]

[Are you referring to Arcadia's lightning quick victories? I have heard about it…]

[Apparently the person who conquered those four countries within a month has also becoathered up his courage, then resumed

[The new lord's name is Ares Schwarzer, and he's been appointed as the Lord of Frontier If ant to defend against those two countries, then I suggest to seek his help]

[But… that e Arcadia to invade us instead…]

[There is certainly a possibility of that happening But Arcadia set the ruling leaders of each country to be free and even entrusted the governing back to theed shape, but they are essentially still the sahteous person who cares for his people I' to surrender to either Doring her expression

Not only is Alfredo one of her own relatives… but just how many times already his efforts helped Istrea? She had lost count Then it should be the saed the situation and think up the best solution for the kingdo for Irene is the people of this beautiful country Personally, she wouldn't h this wasn't so she could decide by herself Therefore

[I understand This country's fate, I shall entrust it to you I do not care about the result, but please do your best]

[Thank you, Your Majesty I will surely forge an alliance with the said that, Alfrede excused hi deeply

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On the way back afteron the path he should take

Aside fro personality, he's also loyal to Istrea

However, he's a calculative person as well

There was one reason why he couldn't accept the terms of surrender that both Dormadia and Byzerd had proposed And that is…

It's pretty much a death sentence for the toiven him a lot of trust

Thus he found the terms to be unacceptable no matter what

But at the same time… he also considered the possibility

Queen Ireneas she can ensure the safety of her people But even by abiding to that teruarantee the stability of the country and its people

Worst case, Istrea will disappear, devoured by either of those two countries

Then… would it be nice if he could bring others to protect Istrea, even if he had to make the Queen herself as 『collateral』?

And that's where Ares Schwarzer fit the picture According to the information that Alfredo obtained, this Ares is someone ould take responsibility for all the woe a tie between that man and the queen, Ares will certainly protect Istrea

Thinking so, Alfredo could only sigh

[I really am the worst, aren't I…]

He muttered

On the other hand, this is the time of war He had no idea ill happen But… he could only try to find a way that will lead to the happiness of the people, and his lord…for the country itself

[Let's go to Grants first We'll see just what kind of person this Lord of Frontier is Ah, now that I think about it, how many years has it been since the last ti plans for Istrea's future