Chapter 89: Rebuilding Lester Kingdom (1) (1/2)
Chapter 89: Rebuilding Lester Kingdom (1)
“Count Forrest’s territory is in the South, not to ht to send hiht now”
At her words, one of the nobles spoke up with a regretful expression
“But Your Highness, even if we searched our entire country for someone to defend our borders, there is no one er than Count Forrest”
All the other nobles around hireement They had realized in this war how lazy they had beco consistently prepared for war
“Count Forrest, won’t you let go of your personal business and defend the Northern border for the sake of our country’s security?”
Earnestly begging, Viscount Reagan looked towards Milton In turn, Milton felt rather burdened by Reagan’s earnest request
‘This guy is burdensoan was a beautiful young lady, nor did Milton feel particularly an’s words were still reasonable
‘What should I do? I want to refuse, but I don’t have a good enough reason to do that… Should I just say no, knowing that they’re gonna get ht it wouldn’t be a bad idea to reject them and return back down to the SouthHe had saved the country once, but that didn’tthem But Princess Leila spoke even before Milton could
“Viscount Reagan”
“Yes, Your Majesty”
“As we all know, Count Forrest has contributed the most and has the ht?”
“That’s right, Your Majesty I agree that Count Forrest’s achievele person in that gathering who didn’t recognize Milton’s achieveree, Princess Leila continued to speak
“I haven’t even been able to award him for his achievements from the war Do I need to be burdened even further?”
“That’s…”
Viscount Reagan couldn’t say anything in response He had reco about ould be the most suitable to stabilize the northern border But when Viscount Reagan heard her words, he thought he had been too brazen and turned crimson with shame
She turned to look at the rest of the nobles
“Without a doubt, Count Forrest would unequivocally agree if I asked hi I’ree with the princess
But…
“Ah…”
“Of course, it’s Count Forrest…”
“He would definitely agree”
The other nobles all seemed to sympathize with Princess Leila’s words
‘Do these old farts take , but he held back It see the nobles for so with her unique beauty and speech, so he decided to watch for now
‘I should just watch the play she’s putting on and eat some popcorn’
Princess Leila continued to talk
“We have been indolent We took peace for granted and didn’t do anything to keep that peace And we have paid the price for that indolence Isn’t that right?”
“Yes, Princess, it’s a tragedy”
“I have no words for it, Your Highness”
“Please punish us, Your Highness”
The nobles who had gathered here were still those who retained their honor, pride, and patriotism Those were the only types of nobles left Princess Leila listened to the nobles’ self-reflection and regret, then drove the final nail into the coffin
“Then do you think it is right to rely solely upon Count Forrest to defend our country? Do you truly think it is right for you to ignore your own obligations to the country and thrust all the responsibilities onto one person?”
At her words, it was like they had been smacked on the head and they were finally able to refocus
“It is exactly as Your Highness the Princess has said”
“Please punish these foolish people, Your Highness”
“Please correct us, Your Highness”
Now, there were even nobles ere sobbing and wailing Princess Leila’s charisma combined with their naivety and innocence, the nobles were ht to himself
‘So this is how cults are made They’re born from this kind of an atmosphere’
In the meanti the hell out of them, Princess Leila continued
“Duke Palan”
“Yes, My Liege?”
When Duke Palan with confidence, Princess Leila gave him a command
“I plan to have you defend the Northern border”
“If that is your coe’s orders”
Princess turned to speak to the nobles around her
“It is essential that we increase our Knights in order to increase our hts in each of your family I will have theuide them as they help to defend our Northern border”
All the nobles willingly agreed
“I will send hts in hness”
“I have three sons in hness”
“I will also do it, Your Highness”
Although Milton had the greatest accoreat And if there was an opportunity to serve under the couidance fro to send their own sons and the knights from their territories With that one move, Princess Leila had both the nobles’ full cooperation and increased the Knights within her military
She stood up from her seat and raised her sword
“Kneel down Duke Palan”
“Yes, Your Highness”
As Duke Palan knelt, Princess Leila lifted her sword and tapped both of his shoulders
“Duke Sean Palan, I appoint you as the Margrave of the North and give you full authority Please protect this country froive you hness”
And so, Duke Palan becaiven Princess Leila’s promise to fully support him in his efforts to stabilize the North
Then, she called Milton forward
“Kneel down Count Forrest”
“Yes, Your Highness”
Milton knelt and Princess Leila spoke as her sword tapped both of his shoulders
“Count Milton Forrest I raise your rank by one and appoint you as a Marquis”
“Thank you, Your Highness”
So far, everything was as expected