Chapter 732 - : Rat in the Bay 1 (1/2)

A day after Shirley visited the remnants of the Imperial Army Commanders, the Commanders, headed by Count Jemo, sent in their surrender letters to the Continental Alliance 2nd squad.

The remnants of the Imperial Army went under the control of the 2nd squad of the Continental Alliance, and all their weapons such as Gigants and artillery were seized.

When Luke heard the news, he seemed satisfied.

“The Chief Commander, Marquis Maghreb. What happened to him?”

At Luke’s question, Rogers, who glanced at the report in hand, answered.

“It was said that shortly after Viscount Shirley left, a quarrel broke out with the heads of the Imperial army. Perhaps they divided into factions which insisted on the fight and surrender, but it seems like the ones who wanted a fight were taken down.”

“Tch, always the same outcome.”

The same had happened when the Milton Kingdom was occupied in the past.

As they were about to lose the war, the nobles of the Milton Kingdom killed King Mayers and surrendered to Luke.

The nobles of the Milton Kingdom, including Reynard, said that it was because the King had forsaken the trust of the military, but from Mayers’s point of view, it was similar to the nobles betraying him to secure their lives and status.

“It is nice to have less bloodshed by avoiding useless battles, but this wouldn’t mean giving preference to the surrendered military nobles. Confiscate their estates and titles.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Bowing his head, Marquis Rogers asked.

“But what about the surrendered Imperial soldiers?”

In the midst of the battles, several men were captured.

It wasn’t accurate, but it was expected to be at least 200,000.

“Their treatment needs to be consulted with our ally leaders. Shockingly, there would be no one who wouldn’t want them dragged to their own nations.”

People are good labor.

They can be used in farming, or can be used as slaves in any production facilities such as mines and workshops.

Therefore, when war broke out between nations, it was common for the prisoners to be taken to their own nations.

In some cases, high-level prisoners of war received compensation and were released, but this time, the prisoners of war couldn’t expect such a case.

Nevertheless, each country tried to treat their prisoners generously.

So did the Symphonia and Holy Empire, as well as the Castia Kingdom, Irea Kingdom, and even the Volga Republic which was constantly in battles with the Baroque Empire.

“It isn’t confirmed yet, but I wonder if the prisoners will be used to rebuild Nemesis and other estates which were devastated by Rudolf.”

“Hmm, are you trying to win over the public sentiment of the Baroque people? In the meantime, once the public sentiment is tilted towards us, governing the areas would be easy for us.”

“Yes, or maybe not, the preliminary work is going fast.”

Luke, who was discussing with Marquis Rogers, looked at the time.

“Oops, it is this late? I need to see Reina, Marquis, you can take care of the rest.”

“Yes, Your Majesty, I hope you enjoy the punishment.”

“Hahaha, punishment…”

The punishment, which Luke was supposed to get, was to have tea time for two hours a day.

Of course, it wasn’t just the two, Karen too would be present there.

Here, Reina brought in Erwin and the other two women who turned into her sisters.

Luke was extremely uncomfortable with the intentional arrangement of Reina, but he wasn’t in a position to bargain as he was the one getting punishment.