leonardwarren Chapter 213 Suffering for Welf, I'll Bear the Blame
Chapter 213 Suffering for Welf, I'll Bear the Blame
Chapter 213 Let's suffer a little, I'll bear the blame.
"impossible!"
Marius's loud voice could be heard by the villagers and soldiers outside the house, startling them all.
The kingdom's knights, in particular, were extremely anxious.
This was the first time they had ever seen the gentle and refined prince so emotional, but they dared not barge in, for Roy inside possessed absolute power!
How could Marius not be excited?
Roy's proposed conditions were like slapping the kingdom in the face multiple times, then bouncing back and forth on the line before unleashing a lightning-fast five-hit combo—
The kingdom is not without autonomous regions.
However, being exempt from the kingdom's laws and tax and labor service is simply outrageous; it's practically a kingdom within a kingdom!
The most outrageous one is the last one.
It's unacceptable that Ares became a subordinate god of Astraea. What a joke! That would mean the entire kingdom of Lachia would be given away.
Suddenly, an Empress Dowager appeared above them!
"Justice is in the making! The kingdom can pay ten million falies, but it will never agree to these two conditions!" Marius glared angrily at Roy.
Roy wasn't surprised by Marius's reaction at all, and laughed, "Prince, it seems you haven't grasped the situation. With my power, do you think it's difficult to change the kingdom's ruler?"
To be honest, it's not difficult at all.
Even if Ares and Marius hadn't come to this small village, Roy and Ryu could have entered the capital and taken the enemy general's head amidst the vast army.
"Choosing a puppet from among the subordinate gods under Ares seems like a good idea," Roy said, his tone carrying a hint of danger.
Marius looked terrible; he was horrified!
He felt as if he were facing an enemy with X-ray vision and mind-reading abilities, someone who knew everything about him.
Ares's folly and constant warfare could not have come without a price.
There are also numerous factions within the Kingdom of Lachia.
Normally, it's because Ares controls all the high-level warriors and can suppress them with his power.
However, the more powerful Astria Familia possessed the strength to destroy Ares's authority, and they installed a new puppet to control the Kingdom of Lachia.
Ares, now bound, became desperate and struggled incessantly, making a "whoosh whoosh" sound.
But Marius remained remarkably calm, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Justice is sprouting, so go ahead and do it! What are you waiting for?!"
As soon as the voice fell, the room fell silent, and a chilling atmosphere filled every corner.
Roy stopped smiling and stared at Marius, who met Roy's gaze without flinching.
After a long silence, Roy exclaimed, "Prince Marius, you're so clever, I really can't bear to kill you!"
"hehe!"
Marius scoffed.
Roy's threat sounded terrifying.
But overthrowing a country is no easy task, and who can guarantee that no unexpected events will occur along the way?
Marius's remnants throughout the country, whether his followers would harbor other intentions, the reactions of neighboring countries, and most importantly, the vast territory of the Kingdom of Lachia.
If Roy were willing to become the king of Lachia, none of this would be a problem; he could restore the country to its former glory within a decade or so.
But he was unwilling to do so.
How can the power of a secular state compare to the extraordinary power and the long life brought by grace?
Marius saw right through this.
Changing the ruler was Roy's last resort, a desperate measure.
Governing a country is too time-consuming, a lesson Roy learned firsthand from the previous experience with the Soma clan.
Once he takes over this mess, he'll undoubtedly be like a firefighter, rushing around the kingdom, suppressing rebellions, developing the economy, and dealing with natural and man-made disasters.
What will happen to the village amidst the chaos?
Unless he transforms into a nanny, Marius's remnants will slaughter this small village in no time.
Marius's tone softened. "Justice is just beginning to sprout. No need for probing. Present your true terms, and the kingdom will consider them accordingly!"
Marius saw through Roy's probing, but he didn't get cocky. A prisoner like himself had no right to be so smug.
Roy rested his chin on his hands on the table. "The conditions remain the same two: the village becoming an autonomous region is non-negotiable, and Ares becoming a subordinate god of Astraea can be kept secret; we can sign a private agreement."
Marius frowned. It seemed the other party was determined not to give up. What should he do?
"Prince, don't rush!"
Roy laughed, "In exchange, I'll hand Welf Crozzo over to you!"
Welf Crozzo!
Upon hearing this, Marius almost thought he had misheard. Why would he hear this name from Roy? Then his eyes widened to their maximum.
"The sprout of justice, do you know where it is?" Marius suddenly stood up.
"Buzz buzz buzz!" Ares, who was tied to the support pillar, struggled frantically with his eyes shining.
"Um!"
Roy's smile deepened, and he nodded slightly.
As mentioned before, the ancestors of the Klozo clan saved a fairy, thus obtaining the fairy's bloodline. This allowed them to forge the "Klozo" magic sword, which is more powerful than ordinary magic swords. Its power is comparable to the long-winded attack magic of a high-level adventurer, and it is instantaneous.
The descendants inherited the immortal bloodline.
Afterwards, the Clozo family manufactured a large number of magic swords for the Kingdom of Lachia and were known as the "Magic Sword Nobles".
However, the Demon Sword destroyed the homes of many elves and fairies during the war, incurring the resentment of the elves and ultimately being cursed by the fairies, rendering the family unable to create the Demon Sword again.
The only exception is Welf Crozo!
On his tenth birthday, Welf Crozzo received a "divine blessing" that granted him a skill called "Demon Sword Bloodline," which allowed him to forge the Crozzo Demon Sword!
Afterwards, he was forced by all his relatives to keep making the magic sword. Welf felt extremely indignant and eventually severed ties with his family and fled the Kingdom of Lachia.
The fact that Welf Crozzo was able to escape was an unspeakable pain in the hearts of the Lachia Kingdom's high-ranking officials, who even returned the goddess who helped him escape.
Welf Crozier is a strategic-level presence!
As long as they obtain Welf Crozzo, they can once again acquire the powerful Crozzo Demon Sword and continue to conquer all directions, plundering resources from other countries!
Roy was well aware of how much the Kingdom of Lachia valued Welf Crozzo.
In the original timeline, in order to obtain Welf Crozo, the kingdom even mobilized an army of 30,000 to launch a forced attack on Orario, and secretly sent several small teams to contact Welf, using every means possible, including coercion, bribery, and emotional appeals, all in order to bring him back.
This is Roy's true trump card.
Marius's eyes gleamed. If he could obtain Welf Crozzo, Roy's conditions might be acceptable, even the last one: Ares would become a subordinate god of Astraea.
The relationship between the two is not public.
He already knows what Roy is planning to do!