Chapter 525 (1/2)
Chapter 525: Return to King’s City
Translator: TransN Editor: TransN
“King’s City! After a year and a half, I’m finally back!”
Barov’s heart stirred as he watched the cyan stone wall gradually become closer and clearer.
In fact, he had been excited ever since he received the prince’s orders. Prince Roland had defeated Timothy smoothly and easily, as expected. This once again showed that no one was able to resist the army of Western Region’s Lord.
Of course, it was now rather inappropriate to call Roland the “Lord of the Western Region”.
He was now the only surviving son of King Wimbledon III, and thus was the bloodline inheritor and rightful heir of the royal family.
The obstacles to his ascent had been completely swept away.
It was a matter of time that Roland would be crowned king.
As for Barov, he would soon become the Prime Minister, second in power only to the king. This joyful thought made him become steeped in reverie. “When those ‘old friends’ of mine, who’re so concerned about me, see that I’ve attained a position that they can’t even dream about, how will they feel? Shocked? Jealous? Envious? Or gnashing their teeth while putting on a fake smile and trying to please me?” These imaginations gave him immense pleasure. It would be even better if his former mentor, Treasurer Lauren Moore, could witness the scene of his promotion.
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The concrete boat slowly docked at the pier in the outskirts of the city. Barov sauntered down the trestle bridge together with Kyle Sichi and other companions. Under the escort of the First Army, they walked through the familiar streets and entered the inner city palace.
The Palace of Twin Towers was still as majestic as it was in his memory. In the past, he could only look at it from far away in a small room in the City Hall. This time, he could walk into the palace boldly.
He was led straight up to the study, where he once again met Roland Wimbledon.
In a state of excitement, he got down on one knee and greeted, “Your Majesty, Kingdom of Graycastle is now yours!”
“Actually, not yet. Eastern Region and Northern Region remain under Timothy’s control.” Roland laughed. “Get up you, there’s much for us to discuss.”
To Barov, Roland looked and acted exactly like he did before. He spoke in his usual calm tone and was warm and friendly. He did not seem to be affected by his upcoming coronation at all. Barov’s attitude thus became even more respectful. He stood up slowly, dusted himself and replied, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Our prior task at the moment is to maintain the administration of King’s City. I’d made this clear in the letter.” Roland poured a cup of hot tea and placed it in front of Barov. “Do you have a preliminary plan?”
Barov hurriedly received the cup of tea. “It won’t be difficult to maintain the existing order. Your Majesty, how about you let me handle the lower nobles? They’ll know what’s good and bad for them.” Also, I’ve brought over 10 of my most outstanding students from Border Area. Some are proficient in business and some in tax administration. Even when I’m not around, my students will make sure that those noblemen don’t steal or do anything funny.” He paused before adding. “But, Your Majesty, I hope you’ll assign the left-behind soldiers of the First Army to assist in their supervision. Without military force as insurance, supervision alone may not have the right effect.”