Arestia Empire'S World Domination
Chapter 45: Beyond Calculation
...—Suretz Border Town, Gardom— Kingdom...
...—18 December 1238—...
"Before...may I ask you something that bothers me a little?" In front of Eleanor and Andres who were sitting side by side, Ares seriously changed his face, slightly narrowing his eyes as if not letting them dodge.
"What's wrong?" Eleanor made a confused face, and so did Andres.
"Is this meeting known to the two heads of the family?" Ares' words made Eleanor momentarily lift both corners of her lips.
"Of course, Your Majesty. Given our position, there was no way we would do something so presumptuous like that." Eleanor replied straightforwardly, momentarily closing her eyes and turning her face serious, "Our sincere intentions are based only on the desire to re-establish our family relationship for the good relations of the two countries in the future."
"That's it," said Ares.
"Stay still..." At first glance, looking a little regretful to Eleanor, "We deeply apologize. Not intending to be presumptuous to you, Your Majesty. However, both of our parents were unable to attend before the official reception was held for fear that it might damage Ecasia's relationship with Gardom. So then... You need not worry, any form of agreement is unlikely to be recorded in this informal meeting."
The dining hall of a fine restaurant was brightly lit by large lanterns emitting a yellowish glow, servants and knights from both sides could also be seen in several corners of the room.
Eleanor special orders a high-end restaurant that has the best name in town, intending to get to know her two cousins - one of whom she has never met before.
Not without reason, Eleanor is trying to get on the good side of Ares. He was very understanding of the position and influence possessed by his cousin.
Moreover, with the nature possessed by him, Eleanor considers if Ares is also no different from her, someone who has a manipulative nature, prioritizing strategies that can be as low as possible to harm her.
With tight security, no one was allowed to approach the three people sitting in the center of the room, except those who would deliver food.
"I understand it." Ares answered straightforwardly.
Unlike the two people who had previously controlled the atmosphere of the room, Andres was more often silent, even though his face showed some discomfort.
Despite being his cousin and himself who were required to maintain good relations with Eleanor, Andres disliked her, both by nature and for her family's political closeness.
It's been an open secret that Lourentz is a government fox. Despite not being a family that now holds the reins of power, Lourentz has a real influence due to its enormous military and economic power, lourentz would hold at least three major power bases in the Republic of Ecasia even when the head of the family did not serve as head of state.
Military, economy, and justice.
The power of judges in the republic cannot be underestimated. Consisting of several large families holding power, the highest judge will decide all disputes if they occur in front of the representatives, the highest judge, it is very different from Arestia where Ares' decision as emperor was final.
Even so, even for Levene, who now held juridical power, they could not ignore Lourentz's power. Almost half of the entire coastline owned by the Ecasia Republic was within their control.
However, Andres also did not want to just be considered a passing wind, trying to stem Eleanor's growing influence, "Your Majesty."
Ares flashed a wry smile, "If this is an informal gathering, why are you still calling me formally?"
"Well..." Andres is a little bit difficult to do that.
"That goes for you too, Eleanor." Hearing this, a wry smile once again formed upon Eleanor's expression.
"If so, please let me." Eleanor momentarily lowered her head elegantly.
"Yes" replied Ares.
For a moment glancing at Andres, a faint smile mocking Eleanor appeared, knowing that her cousin was very lacking in experience, despite being two years older than her.
"May we hear your great story of conquering the Natrehn Kingdom? Really, as a descendant of the same Levene and Lourentz, I'm honestly very envious of that feat." Eleanor opened the conversation.
"Thank you" is what you wanted me to say for having Lourentz's blood, right?
I'm sorry, no matter how strong the military Lourentz had, it wasn't even able to successfully take control of the southern islands.
Geck.
Geck.
Just as Ares was about to reopen his mouth, telling his story by giving a little spice so that his secret could be guaranteed, the dining hall door was knocked, the sign of their order was behind the door.
The door slowly opened. Several servants, knights, as well as a chef who pushed the food carriage into the dining hall. In contrast to Andres and Eleanor's reaction as the two glanced at the one that was only flat, Ares' eyes instantly opened wide.
Me—why.... why is he here?!
I'm not ready to fight you alone right now, damn it!
White hair was neatly combed sideways, a face that looked very flat as if expressionless, the white clothes of a long-sleeved chef clad in body, Ares was very familiar with it, Ares said, more than any character he knows in the game.
What is his current status?!
"Outhor." With a slight jerk, Ares said softly, targeting the chef and immediately comparing him to the two people sitting right in front of him as well as himself.
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...[.Status]...
Name :0
Age: 23 Years
Gender : Male
Affiliation: Bloodytears, Renacles Empire
Degree: Executor
Statisticians
Weapon Expertise: 146 (+0)
Agility :151 (+0)
Cleverness :74 (+0)
Body :142(+0)
Leadership :36 (+0)
Loyalty: 100
Moral: 100
Training :100
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...[.Status]...
Name: Eleanor Nodenne de Lourentz-Levene.
Age: 18 Years
Gender: Female
Affiliation: House of Lourentz
Title: First Princess
Statisticians
Weapon Expertise: 67 (+0)
Agility :42 (+0)
Cleverness :78 (+0)
Body :41 (+0)
Leadership :49 (+0)
Moral: 82
Training: 75
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...[.Status]...
Name: Andres Levene
Age: 21 Years
Gender : Male
Affiliation: House of Levene
Degree: Heir
Statisticians
Weapon Expertise: 73 (+0)
Agility :56 (+0)
Cleverness :55 (+0)
Body :71 (+0)
Leadership :55 (+0)
Loyalty 83
Moral: 95
Training: 56
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...[.Status]...
Name: Ares Aubert
Age: 20 Years
Gender : Male
Title: Emperor of Arestia, Ares I
Affiliation: Royalty of the Arestian Empire
Statisticians
Weapon Expertise: 94 (+0)
Agility :87 (+0)
Cleverness :78 (+0)
Body :92 (+0)
Leadership :83 (+0)
Military and Military
Number of Soldiers: 800,000 (250,000 Active Personnel)
Moral: 85
Training: 74
Food Supply: 44,742,821,286
Number of Funds :
+ Personal \= 5.312.684.914 G
+ Debt \= 7.101.871.000 G
+ Cash Country \= 572.614.261 G
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For a moment, Ares' gaze was turned to a weapon disguised as a kitchen knife that was on top of the food cart.
Heavy sweat poured out, various bad things seethed in his mind. Even so, Ares emboldened himself, there is great hope in the heart because the knife should have a partner.
"Outhor." Very softly, Ares targeted the kitchen knife.
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...[.Items]...
Name: Carnwennan (Halved)
Grade: Phantasmal
Effect :
Weapon Expertise +30
Agility +27
Body +27
Special Effects :
Critical Rate +4% (Halved)
Attack Speed +6% (Halved)
Conceal (3 seconds)
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"Dam." Only one word was spoken from both of Ares' lips as he looked at the transparent screen floating right before him.
Eleanor and Andres could only look at their cousins with strange eyes, not understanding what was going on with her.
Can only hope, Ares has no idea what will happen even for the next second.
If I knew he was coming, I would definitely bring my Rapier, Damn it!
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