Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Savoy Plan
"It's nice to work with you Miss Maria. If you'd like, let's meet again in the kingdom."
"Just like me, Mr. Issac. If there is a chance, I will definitely visit you in the kingdom. Thank you very much."
The two shook hands with a smile on their faces. Olivia and Carolina were smiling too. They were both quite close to Maria, probably because they were both girls and had similar interests.
They both respected Mary. Maria has great respect for both of them. Issac did not know exactly what they were talking about. But she is happy that Maria, Olivia, and Carolina are close friends in a short time.
"Olivia, Carolina, let's meet again if I go to the kingdom. Make sure you take me for a walk?"
Olivia and Carolina giggled softly and gave their thumbs up. Seeing their pleased expressions, Issac stroked the hair of the two and made them look very comfortable.
"Then Miss Maria, I leave. If you have time, come to the kingdom."
As soon as Issac entered his chariot along with Olivia and Carolina, the coachman immediately spurred on his horse and set off while Maria waved her hand.
As soon as their horse carriage disappeared from his sight, Maria entered the mansion and went to her room. There was still time before lunch so he decided to lie down for a while on the bed.
This past month, his mansion had become crowded. Almost every day he ate together and chatted with three of his guests. After living like this, he felt very lonely.
Especially with Issac. They are reincarnators. After chatting more deeply, they were from the same country even once served on the same battlefield and had met each other.
Maria used to be a medic in charge of the treatment of wounded soldiers. He was also given the task of overseeing the supply of medicines, surgical equipment, and various medical facilities and needs.
He meets with Issac, who was once Thomas, when the enemy manages to break through the back line. Stalling for time to distract the enemy, Thomas and several other soldiers held off the enemy's onslaught while the others evacuated.
It was Maria, who happened to be also called Maria, who was a medic who treated the wounds that Thomas suffered after successfully escaping the waves of the enemy.
Who would have thought that they would meet again after being separated by death. Maria herself died of a complicated illness that she suffered shortly after the battle was over. He died peacefully without any regrets.
"Alright, I will go to the kingdom in the near future and meet with them again! I can't wait to see them!"
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In the kingdom of Heinz, when Issac and the others were still on their way back, Aurellia and Margaret were in their offices. If there is no audience, they will stand by in the office and do various state jobs.
While they were busy handling various documents while chatting casually, suddenly someone knocked on the door and entered into their office. It was Cecilia. Maid Aurellia was the head of the RIS formed by Issac.
He carried a tray containing a teapot and two cups as well as some snacks for the two of them.
"Thank you Cecilia. By the way it looks like you brought something important to both of us."
Cecilia nodded. He took out an envelope with a seal from RIS.
Aurellia unsealed the envelope and read the report inside. Margaret also read next to Aurellia. Instantly their eyes opened wide as they knew the contents of the report and their anger peaked.
The report contained news of a kidnapping that took place in the former Randall kingdom which is mostly inhabited by beastmen. After being kidnapped, they would be taken abroad and sold as slaves.
Thanks to the anti-racial discrimination policy implemented by the kingdom, no matter what their race or tribe, all royal citizens are given equal rights. They can access education, enjoy health facilities, and equality in law.
They also get the same rights as humans related to getting a job and receiving a decent salary from where they work. Their safety is also guaranteed.
That's why it's no stranger if the beastmen walk around Venz with a sense of security. There are some people who still give a bad stigma. Especially from parents or adherents of the religion of the 12 Goddesses who are quite obedient.
But most citizens, especially young people, have made them part of the kingdom and treated each other well.
As for slavery, the kingdom has officially banned it. The sale of slavery has been abolished and the only slaves are the criminals who committed the grave crimes. After passing the trial. These slaves were entirely controlled by the state and sent to mines or other places to undergo forced labor.
Even though they were criminal slaves, their rights remained well cared for. At least they were given three meals a day and given treatment if they became ill.
Kidnapping and selling the victims is a great sin in the kingdom. Aurellia and Margaret did not hesitate to punish them no matter how much influence the person had and how strong they were.
"Are there any further reports on this?"
"There is Her Majesty the queen. Military police have secured them and detained them at the Northern border post. But they're just little crumbs.
"There is a possibility that their base of operations is in the Savoy region and is directly under the control of Marquis Savoy. It would be difficult to crack down on them if this was related to the Nobles of the Moskov empire."
Marquis Savoy's. At the time when the Northern border area was still under the influence of Schazar, arguably their relationship was quite friendly. But ever since the kingdom was ruled by Aurellia their attitude had become extremely cold.
"Stay action on them. No matter who stood behind them, the kingdom was not afraid. That would be a warning to them."
Cecilia lowered her head and immediately left the office. Margaret put on a worried face. He did not judge that Aurellia's actions were reckless. Any crime should be punished. What he feared was the consequences of his actions.
"I know what you think, Margaret. This is exactly what Marquis Savoy wanted, right? We will punish them severely and Marquis Savoy might declare war as an excuse because we have punished his subordinates.
"But I don't care. The kingdom is not a weak entity. Those who seek trouble with the kingdom will encounter nothing but a hellhole before their eyes.
"I'm sure that if our sovereignty is compromised, he will act. No, maybe he'll have some fun. So let them do what they want for now."
As expected of Aurellia, she could read the true intentions of Marquis Savoy. But he did not intend to be careless. He was unwilling to underestimate Savoy but if they acted at will, Aurellia would not be able to stay silent.
Using a necklace that served as a telecommunications device, Aurellia contacted Issac and gave orders for him.