53 Episode 21 Nationalization (2/2)

Well, that's okay. I'll just go talk to Frates III. ...... Lunarie, I'm pretty sure you're on your own on this one, aren't you?

I don't think so. But your father knew what I wanted. He didn't stop me.

I don't think Frates III ever thought his daughter would crawl in the night.

If he'd known she was planning to do that, he would have stopped her.

”I see. Anyway, Galfis, you come too. And Lunalee. You too.

Hercule took Galfis and Lunalie and headed for King Frates III.

”So you see, King Khayastan. Your daughter is mine. If you have a problem with that, you can complain to your past self for not educating your daughter properly.

”...... Yes?

King Frates III was confused.

No wonder.

If he had been told that last night his daughter, who was not even remotely s*xy, had sneaked into the bedroom of the emperor of a country that was far more powerful than his own, crawled in the night, and scattered her virginity, anyone would have been confused.

”Lunalee!　What are you doing?

Tepero.

Not tepero!　What are you doing?

King Hayastan's head was in his hands.

The King of Hayastan is puzzled, but when he thinks about it calmly, it's not a bad story from the Kingdom of Hayastan's point of view.

The Kingdom of Fars will never forgive Hayastan for surrendering to the Lemurian Empire.

On the other hand, the Lemurian Empire would certainly not have protected them if they hadn't surrendered last night.

However, if Lunalie and Hercule became man and wife, and the two countries had blood ties, that would be a different story.

Even the Lemurian Empire would not choose to abandon a country that had become a relative of theirs.

Besides, ......

Worst of all, the blood of the Arshark family that flows in Lunalie will be passed on to the next generation.

In the blood of the Julianos family, one of the most prestigious families in the world.

”...... I understand. Please take care of my daughter.

”Yeah, I'll take care of her too. ...... Now, I'm going to make a decision (・・・・) about the relationship between my country and the Kingdom of Khayastan.

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Lunalie clung to Hercule.

”Wait, wait!　What do you mean by ”decisions” ......?

You think you're in a position to dictate the terms of our alliance?　The only thing I'll lose if your marriage is ruined is my reputation. But what you ...... lose, Hayastan, is everything.

Hercule crossed his legs and glared down at Frates III.

I am Hercule I, Emperor of the Lemurian Empire. I have the best interests of the Lemurian Empire and its subjects at heart.

Flates III and Lunalie realize that they have no choice.

Hercule states his decision without hesitation.

”Abrogate all previous treaties with the Kingdom of Phallus. Of course, not a single penny of tribute shall be paid!

Two, the Kingdom of Khayastan is forbidden to establish diplomatic relations with any country other than our own!　All negotiations with foreign nations must be conducted through the Lemurian Empire.

All negotiations with foreign countries must be conducted through the Lemurian Empire. Third, we will not take care of the defense of our country like the Kingdom of Fars. Until our troops arrive, Hayastan will have to fight on its own. For that purpose, I will allow them to possess an army. However, the army must be equipped and organized in the same manner as the Lemurian Empire. The army must be equipped and organized like the Lemurian Empire, but no more than one legion of infantry and one legion of archers. Of course, cavalry and siege weapons are also prohibited. The construction of walls and fortresses must be approved by the Lemurian Empire.

Fourth, the manufacture of weapons is forbidden. All weapons must be purchased from the Lemurian Empire.

Five, all wars other than defensive wars are forbidden.

I will decide if it's a defensive war or not. Not you.

All the armies of Khayastan are under the command of the Lemurian emperor.

Seven, the tariff rate shall be an agreed tariff.

Eight, the Emperor of Lemuria shall be co-ruler of the Kingdom of Khayastan, along with King Frates III. Accordingly, all laws in the Kingdom of Hayastan shall be effective only in their joint names.

Nine, the next King of the Kingdom of Khayastan shall be the son or daughter of Hercule I and Princess Lunalie. In the event of the death of King Frates III, Princess Lunalie shall be the temporary king.

Ten, if you violate any of the above nine pacts, you will pay for it with your blood.

That is all. Is there any objection?　King Khayastan.

King Flates III and Lunalie gasped.

(This is a ...... de facto vassal state, or rather a vassal state .......)

(With this content, the Kingdom of Hayastan can certainly survive!

If Hercule thinks that the Kingdom of Hayastan can be destroyed, or even given to the Kingdom of Fars, then he is right.

) If Hercule thought that Hayastan could be destroyed or given to the Kingdom of Fars, he wouldn't have gone so far as to make it a vassal state.

Strengthening the control over the Kingdom of Hayastan implies strengthening the defense of the Kingdom of Hayastan.

What's more, the Kingdom of Hayastan will be able to defend itself.

Having an army of its own is a long-cherished dream of the Kingdom of Hayastan.

However, what concerns me is the de facto seizure of diplomatic rights, customs autonomy, and legislative rights.

We can only leave it to the good will of Hercule to decide what kind of control will be exercised.

Now, what do we do?　Refuse, or drink it all?

On the other hand, from Hercule's point of view, these conditions are non-negotiable.

The Kingdom of Hayastan is a strategic point, so it is not that there is no profit in holding it for Hercule.

In fact, there is a great advantage to making Hayastan a vassal state for security reasons.

However, the problem is that it may turn to the Kingdom of Fars when something happens.

That's why we need to make the Kingdom of Khayastan a vassal state.

After about ten seconds of silence, King Frates III nodded.

I understand. I will accept on these terms.

I am glad you are a rational king.

Hercule and Fuertes III shook hands.