Chapters Chapter 238: Rothschild on a Rampage (2/2)
It was because the tactician’s absence had increased workload for everyone.
As proof, Kang Chul-In had a mountain of paperwork piled next to his bed, which he feared the most.
In other words, Kang Chul-In had been scanning through countless doc.u.ments even as he nursed himself!
“Haha… A-As for that...”
Kwak Jung sheepishly laughed and handed a doc.u.ment over to Kang Chul-In.
“I managed to do it.”
“Do what?”
“Take a look first.”
Kang Chul-In was puzzled, but he read the doc.u.ment nonetheless.
He then clenched his fist afterwards.
“What… is this?”
“Hehe… I’m trying to turn your Majesty into a playboy...”
“…You want a punch?”
“N-No, sorry!”
Kwak Jung realized his bad choice in words and began to blabber on to hide that fact.
“This is all an effort to strengthen Laputa and your Majesty. Furthermore, it shall be the foundation for your Pangaea conquest.”
“So… are you really planning to make it happen?”
“Yes.”
“...”
“What’s wrong?”
“You are driving me nuts.”
Kang Chul-In replied in absurdity. Kwak Jung’s report was as follows:
[Marriage plan proposal]
Wife 1: Ninetails, the queen of Fox Valley
Wife 2: Overlord Lee Chae-Rin
Wife 3: Former Overlord Skadi Andvari
“Why, King Wang Geon of the Koryŏ dynasty had six queens and twenty-three wives.”
“...”
“Since you already plan to expand your influence, I suggest you just go ahead with all of your arranged marriages without hesitation!”
Kwak Jung was right.
Laputa was currently bulking up to fight against the Gullveig coalition.
Arranged marriages would prove to be valuable assets in this process. It was an Overlord’s duty.
“So you are telling me… to marry three people at once?”
“Yes.”
“…My mother will be so pleased.”
Kang Chul-In tossed out a sarcastic remark.
“I-I suppose...”
Kwak Jung replied sheepishly.
“I won’t reject your proposal. However...”
“Yes?”
“This part needs a correction.”
Kang Chul-In grabbed a pen and corrected a part of the proposal.
[Marriage plan proposal]
Wife 1: (Empty)
Wife 2: Ninetails, the queen of Fox Valley
Wife 3: Overlord Lee Chae-Rin.
Concubine 1: Former Overlord Skadi Andvari
“Hmm? What’s going on?”
Kwak Jung was puzzled.
“Just like what I wrote here.”
“...?”
“As for my first wife’s place… I have to leave it empty. Damn it.”
“I don’t really follow...”
“This thing is not letting anyone become my first wife.”
Kang Chul-In wriggled his fourth finger with the Needle of the Empress on it.
“Is it still causing you problems?”
“If I put anyone in the first wife’s seat, I’m doomed.”
“That bad?”
“I’m thinking of hitting level 100 and then completing a quest to satisfy this damn thing.”
Kang Chul-In was speaking the truth.
…….
*Due to the user’s cheating, Laputa is selected for penalty option 1,2 and 3.
…….
In other words, he had to reach level 100 first and clear the hidden quest to have his first wife.
“For now… let’s just proceed with your plan.”
“…This is tough on you, your Majesty.”
“Clear these if you really do think so.”
Kang Chul-In pointed at the pile of paperwork next to his bed.
“Y-your Majesty?”
“You do it. It’s an order.”
“...”
“Well then, you may leave. I’m going to rest.”
Kang Chul-In gave Kwak Jung his work and immediately closed his eyes. It was a sort of threat to not bother him anymore.
D-Damn it…it’s all about the ranks… Keuk...
Kwak Jung had to swallow his misery and leave the sickbay with a bunch of paperwork by his side.
***
At the same time…
Flap, flap!
A carrier pigeon flew across the land of Cyamodus, where mass genocide was happening.
It was heading towards a secret communication facility, with a confidential message wrapped around its leg.
The message was as follows:
Lord Alex Rothschild is slaughtering his own people and soldiers.
Seems to be a move to quell rebellion and the Coup d'etat.
New citizens and soldiers, replenished at an extremely fast rate.
Written by Schröder, the leader of the Fox Valley Intelligence Agency.
Indeed, Kang Chul-In had planted numerous Fox Valley Intelligence agents in Cyamodus to monitor Rothschild’s every move!
***
As Kang Chul-In was about to marry three women at once, Desdemona, the ancient black dragon, was travelling to Ishtar’s west, disguised as a traveller.
“Ha… nothing has changed during the past thousand years.”
Desdemona mumbled in her human girl form.
“And they say even mountains change in 1000 years.”
To her, even a decade passed in a blink of an eye.
“Oh, right.”
“Hmm?”
“Hey, did you hear the rumour?”
“What rumour?”
“You know...”
Desdemona heard an interesting conversation from afar.
Let’s eavesdrop a bit.
She then amplified her hearing abilities.
It wasn’t difficult for a dragon like her.
“You know that Kentachi guy?”
“Ah~! That canine who sells things? The one who roams around with his backpack?”
“Yes, that Kentachi. I heard from that guy that...”
“Hmm?”
“An ancient golden dragon had polymorphed into a human and is now walking around the Ishtar region.”
Desdemona froze.