Chapter 966 Rising Hardships (2/2)
Fairy E that the Fairies were seriously taking a step back
"Phew~" Abyss Ehten
Thankfully, they succeeded in defense If not…
Shaking his head, Haedon hurried to post-ork He checked the reports, readjusted the forces, and allocated appropriate resources
But there cah funds to repair the daed formations and fortresses" The financevoice
"Use the royal fa
"I…" The finance minister opened his mouth but immediately bowed his head with a pale face
"What is it?"
Taking a deep breath and squaring his shoulders as if he was preparing for death, the finance round "There are only heirloo else was already used up"
Haedon paused and blinked Then he blinked again as if he was still processing that news
"Oh," A dull sound leaked out of histhe finance minister to shudder He had never seen the Emperor like that Now, he sounded like…sounded like…
"Y-Your majesty, we…can request a loan fro in the air "They'll suck our blood Those bastards! We'll be hard-pressed to pay the interest, forget the principal"
The finance minister froze and remained silent
Only the sound of his heart thrashi+ng against his chest sounded in the rooo sell the heirlooms" Haedon closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair
"As you wish"
A few minutes after the minister left, Haedon opened his eyes and blankly stared at the sky
How long had it been?
The prosperous abyss empire which was once the richest in not just the duchy but the entire kingdom had to now sell the royal family heirlooms to sustain itself
"No, this is war War burns money It's normal It's okay It's—" Haedon slammed the desk and it split into two
The defense formations stopped the shockwaves from the room in the palace and only a few rooms nearby sensed the disturbance
And out of those few, there were two iirl ran into the rooed Haedon She was still young and was only able to reach his sto up at him orried eyes, she asked "What happened? Are you fine?"
"I…" Haedon took a deep breath and turned his gaze away frohter His eyes hter to see that side of him
He just…
"We survived and pushed them back That's all that matters" The Empress walked into the rooht s…" Haedon glared
"I was Until I felt your restlessness" The Empress replied with a helpless smile
"…Sor—"
"Don't" She placed her finger on his lips and stopped hiize even if he's in the wrong You always do what you thought is right And even if you really do so, it's because you can't help yourself"
Haedon felt his restless heart calhter
Maybe…it's not really that terrible Sure, he's selling the heirloo for any royal family But at least, his race could continue to survive Once they rise up again, they could purchase back the heirloorew positive and he lifted his daughter up
"Eh, don't! I'rown up now! I'm not a kid anymore!" She waved her arhed out loud and pinched her cheeks "You're always a little girl for me Always"
"I don't want to be little I want to grow up and…and fight like everyone else"
Her words caused Haedon's expression to freeze before he shook his head with a gentle sht! I'm the best student in the acaderaduate, this will all be over" Haedon kissed her forehead and whispered "You will live in peace"