Arestia Empire'S World Domination
Chapter 37: Blood of Ecasia

...—Hauzen City, Arestia— Empire...

...—14 September 1238—...

Taps.

Taps.

Taps.

Passing through the dimness of the hallway, Ares had just left the bedroom occupied by his two children and Excel inside the castle.

Not too broad, but it feels very soothing. Especially with the walls of the room painted bluish, a large mattress that feels very soft, and has many dolls very provide a comfortable and pleasant feeling.

The room became the request of his wife who was very aware of all possibilities for security.

If something really bad happens, such as an intruder who managed to break in or even a shock due to an earthquake, for example, Excel is very confident if he can overcome the situation and make sure his two children can still sleep soundly.

Along with Dia—bibi Ares who is also her father-in-law— who walks after her, Ares climbs the hallway with a stature that looks very tired. Despite that, he was unable to rest, some mountainous work had awaited him.

"How's Uncle Albert doing?" ares asked, not one bit slowing down.

Ares was a little worried about his uncle's circumstances. Although Albert was his subordinate knight Ares should have as the head of the family did not need to worry about him, but Albert was also his father's half-brother who was born from Ares' grandfather's concubine.

"I just got a letter from him a while ago. Albert and Canaria's mother are in good health. They also reported estimates that development in the Northern Land would be completed in time if there was no natural disaster" he said, his tone felt bright, very happy because his family members get the attention of Ares.

He misunderstands the personality of Ares who is a former inhabitant of the modern world who is very peaceful. In stark contrast to Ares, it was rare to hear of a noble boy paying attention to his father's concubine's family, especially to his predecessor's mistresses.

The presumption of being a competitor had been inherent in the minds of the noble children, although it had been clear that the son of a concubine and mistress could not be the rightful heir of her home.

When he heard that his daughter Milly had given birth to a child with Ares, he had a complicated heart. Either be happy because her husband's bloodline has reunited with the main family or should be saddened to hear that Ares has raped her daughter.

However, Albert and He decided not to prolong the matter, which caused Ares to take full responsibility for the daughter Milly was born with, in addition to his family who will get an increase in the level of nobility to become a Viscount after Wilma grew up.

"So, I'm so grateful to hear it, too" Ares replied gratefully.

The second step closer to the brown twin door that became the entrance of his personal office. However, Ares finds something unusual on the doorstep.

"Sir..." Seeing the approach of Ares and Him, Esther— who still wore military uniform—sejenak bowed deeply, as a tribute to his Master.

"What's up, Esther? Why haven't you slept?" ask Ares.

"That's..." Esther took out a scroll of parchment from her small bag and extended her hand so that Ares could retrieve it, "I just got a bird message from the palace... his Excellency Prime Minister Warren von Francois."

"That's it, thank you very much." For a moment gently stroking Esther's head, Ares took the scroll, opening it slowly right in front of Esther as if he didn't mind if the contents of the scroll were known to him.

Reading it carefully, Ares momentarily fell silent. Although it was written very well, the contents of the letter greatly amazed Ares.

Warren had just reported that Gardom had requested the participation of a third party in the negotiations for very reasonable reasons.

For reasons as favourable to the Arestian Empire as opening the Arestian sea trade route with Ecasia, Ares seemed to have been cornered, it was impossible for him to refuse Gardom's desired request.

Even so, Ares was fixated on a point of reason. He considered that although Warren had read and given his personal consideration in addition to writing down the reasons stated by Gardom, but Warren seemed to be unaware of the meaning of the point.

"Master?" Esther looked at Ares with concern.

"Let's go in." Ares said nothing about the contents of the letter, only taking her in while pushing her office's twin door lever.

Ares's gurgle feels weird. Following his Master, Ares's steps momentarily came to a halt causing Esther and He also stopped his steps.

Ares turned around, extended his hand towards Esther and took out the cloth hook that closed one of Esther's red eyes while painting a gentle smile.

"Tu—Master..." Restless, Esther felt very embarrassed. Both of his cheeks looked slightly red.

"Sit there." After giving a wry smile, Ares pointed with his chin as he stepped back, approaching the two red sofas facing each other separated by a wooden table.

"Okay, Your Majesty." Showing a wry smile, He pushed both of Esther's shoulders in nervousness, approaching the sofa that her Master had pointed at.

His body crumbled, Ares stretched his back until a relaxed expression was painted over his face.

"She, where's my mother's family from?" Ares asked calmly, painting a flat expression.

"House of Levene, one of the five great ruling families of the Republic of Ecasia." She shows confusion, not understanding why Ares asked about her mother who died after giving birth to Ares safely.

I've guessed.

"Is my mother's origin hidden from the other nobles?" ask Ares.

"Um. No, Your Majesty." He slightly tilted his head, puzzled by Ares' question, "Why should your mother's original identity be hidden?"

Is that so?

But... Where did Florentia know the origin of my mother's house?

Ares momentarily fell silent, immediately waking up to something he had forgotten before.

Is correct. Levene and Lourentz are two families with close blood ties.

If Gardom has a connection with Lourentz, do the foxes want to use me using the excuse of a strong connection with my mother's house?

However..what is the reason father did not choose to marry a daughter of a local noble and prefer a daughter who comes from abroad?

It's troublesome if I have to take care of the snake and fox simultaneously.

Ares breathed heavily. It is not that Ares feels defeated if he fights Gardom and Lourentz simultaneously, but because of the massive development that his country is doing at some vital point, he said, Ares felt that using only two hands would not be enough.

"Pulse... Is there something bothering you, Your Majesty?" Esther asked worriedly, even a hint of frown was visible above her small forehead.

"It's okay, there's no need to worry." Ares smiled gently, "Rather than that, what are you doing today?"

Delighted, his eyes sparkling, happiness once again arising in Esther's mind. For Esther who idolizes Ares so much, it's nice that her Master pays attention to her. Moreover, Ares did not feel the slightest fear of his heterochromic eyes that made Esther happier.

Unlike Esther who immediately revealed her activities for a full day, She understood, her nephew would once again be faced with a big problem.

He knew that if Ares shifted the subject to something else that seemed pleasant, it was an implicit message where Ares asked for a break, thinking of various other things besides political activities because his head is saturated.

Samar, he squeezes both knees, hoping that Milly, Ares, can save her entire family from the world political turmoil that will befall them in the future.

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