Arestia Empire'S World Domination
Chapter 18: The Exploitation

...—Capital of Latva, Kingdom Forbrenne—...

...—1 August 1238—...

Krrieittt.

The Main Gate of the Royal Capital of Forbrenne was wide open. The troops who had been outside immediately entered, lined up neatly with Ares who was in the leading position, so that he could be seen by the entire population of the Latva Capital.

Disappointment, anger, and despair come to the minds of each resident along both sides of the road to find out who their new ruler is.

A total surrender pact has been signed by both sides. No one thought that they would be betrayed by Ruon right after fighting with her, even though it was the wrong assumption of the inhabitants that came from their own anxiety.

"The Second Prince has been waiting at the door of the palace, Your Majesty." One of the knights reported from the back side of Ares.

"Yes." Yeah." Ares answered briefly.

Until passing through the district that became the residence of the nobles and the government office, Ares arrived in front of a towering blue palace, although the palace could not be compared with the splendor of the Imperial Palace of Arestia.

"Welcome to the Royal Capital of Forbrenne, His Majesty the Emperor." Ruon stepped forward, slightly in front of the nobles standing in the vanguard, bowing in her head to Ares and immediately followed by the nobles behind her.

With his horse harness guarded by a knight, Ares descends from his warhorse, gazing curiously at Ruon, who has a very different nature to Ruon's in-game nature.

"Did you not have the slightest bit of dignity and honor?" The extremely mocking question and trampling on Ruon's self-esteem was something Ares first revealed.

Ruon raised her head back, showing a bright smile, "Is something you say a priority?"

Attractively.

I guess, humans will change if they have felt the difficulty of life.

Still, I was so amazed by his decision that he did not run away and simply abandoned his responsibilities.

Ares was greatly amazed by the answer Ruon had uttered. Recalling Ruon's character in the game, Ares understood that she was someone who placed more importance on her ego and honor.

Ares momentarily smiled wryly. There was no way Ruon would not feel such a severe depression when all her brothers were killed, the entire territory she had previously controlled would fall into rebel hands so quickly, reports the economic embargo, a large army was moving closer to the city where he lived, until a bleak future awaited him if Ruon could not face all these problems.

Due to such a heavy mental pressure, Ruon slowly turned into a more rational person.

So did Kristin, who was now standing right beside Ares and looking in surprise at Ruon, "There's something wrong with your head."

"Sure, you don't need to say it plainly, Margrave." Once again getting ridiculed, Ruon could only smile wryly, feeling that Kristin's words were very appropriate to her current state.

Ruon's right hand was outstretched, allowing Ares and his subordinates to enter the palace's door, "If so, I'll guide you all towards the throne room."

"We'll be in your care." Kristin retorted, stepping with Ares following Ruon's guidance and being followed by the nobles as well as the guard knights.

Stepping on the tiles of the palace hallway, Ruon glanced at Ares who was walking behind her. There is a feeling in the mind that Ares is not an ordinary man, although the clothes and posture he shows are very not reflective of the person of a country leader, more inclined to a war general.

Even so, towards the personality of Ares who he had just valued, relief appeared in Ruon's heart.

Ruon did not judge that Ares was a very greedy and greedy person, nor did she like to give a very harsh punishment.

The instincts of someone who had lived in the modern era remained firmly within the person of Ares, causing Ruon to be able to judge him thus.

I guess it's okay if I hand over power to this guy.

After all, I had given up unconditionally before.

The golden-colored twin doors had been in sight. Commanding the two knights standing guard beside both sides of the door, Ruon immediately invited Ares to enter the room.

A golden crown with a red head covering immediately appeared. Even for Ares, he was quite surprised to find a crown that was above the throne, as if Ruon had handed over the title as successor to him.

"Please, Your Majesty," said Ruon, inviting Ares to sit on the throne.

"Your Majesty, let me ask you something, because it is also quite important to me." Just before Ares sat down, Ruon gave an interruption, which was highly considered disrespectful to the Emperor.

In order to hold him back, the knights' movements were stopped by Ares' hand and ordered them to return.

"Say," answered Ares, standing in front of the throne.

"Are you the individual responsible for the deaths of my three brothers?" ruon asked, not one bit showing emotion, even though his heart trembled with sadness.

"Yes." Yeah." Ares answered briefly, feeling indifferent. Despite that, Ares was very concerned about what Ruon felt. Saying more things would only bring about a gloomy atmosphere within the room, which Ares had avoided.

"That's it..." Ruon felt that she had no right to grieve over the death of her entire family because she had planned something similar in recent years, even though the plan could not be carried out.

"Then, I'll also give you a question" Ares said, in a commanding tone.

"Alright, Your Majesty," Ruon replied, once again bowing in her head.

"What was the reason you chose to give up?" ares asked, pitched investigate.

Ruon gave a small smile, "Your Majesty, you will not abandon this region and waste it because Forbrenne is a vital point for the foreign relations of your country."

Both corners of Ares' lips slowly lifted, slightly surprised as Ruon's answer was more than she had expected.

"More, although I am currently disappointed, but still I have a great influence on the people after fighting regardless of the group a few days ago." Ruon showed a bright smile, "For that reason, you won't just throw me away. In short, my safety would be assured if I surrendered unconditionally."

"Therefore, you will feed me and my people, re-stabilize the political situation of the Forbrenne Kingdom, and strengthen the foundation of this country for the security of your country as a whole in the future, although I will no longer bear the title of King," Ruon continued, showing a wry smile.

No different from the reactions of the other nobles, despite having known about it, Kristin remained stunned. Not expecting that Ruon could guess their intentions.

Not without reason. Ruon understood that Ares would not allow the Forbrenne Region to become a territory entirely without a master. Moreover, with feudalism still firmly rooted in society, replacing a leader who was very instrumental after winning a war like Ruon was very difficult, unless the noble was a ruthless landlord.

"Aahaha!" Ares laughed out loud, not expecting his intentions to be so readable.

Carrying the crown that was previously on the throne, Ares jumped down from the throne stage, approaching Ruon with a bright smile.

"So, do that. From now on, you are the king of this country as well as my vassal state." Ares paints a meaningful smile.

Holding the crown with both hands, Ares placed the crown on Ruon's crown, leaving her shocked to the point of shock.

Similarly, the reaction of Kristin and the other subordinates of Ares when staring at the scene, they can only be silent, some of them have open mouths, he said, very astonished at the words he uttered because it did not fit the plan they had agreed to before.

"Well?!" Ruon recovered from her shock, shouting frantically, "Ap—what do you mean, Your Majesty?!"

"As I said, you are the king of this country. So be proud." Ares smiled wryly, "Didn't you previously intend to exploit me and my country's budget for your territory and personal pockets?"

Intention is known. Ruon could only be dumbfounded, immediately becoming worried over her life's safety and trying to kink, "Ti—no!"

"It's okay, I understand your intentions. Now, has not your dream of becoming a king been achieved? So, work as a king until you die. There is no need to think about funding because I have prepared it" Ares said with a bright smile.

At that time, Ruon did not realize that today was the starting point where a major change occurred in her life, the day she became a rodent, exploited for world domination.

Well, the vital point has been obtained.

After cleaning up the mess in this country, I want to see how my wallet is.

I really can't wait to see how much gold Lethiel has dredged later.

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