When Julian returned to Azuchi's mansion, he immediately summoned Sebas.

Sebas is not just a butler, more often than not, he acts as Julian's assistant, assisting Julian in handling government affairs.

Julian fulfilled his promise by instructing Sebas to transport the seeds to Numata Shimomura and exempt Numata from paying taxes for two years.

Although he didn't know much about Julian's methods, Sebas didn't ask much and faithfully carried out the tasks assigned to him by his master.

As Sebas was about to retreat, Julian stopped him and said:

"As for the Assassin Charr, I forgive him for his crimes, release him, and expel him from Karazan. ”

Julian originally promised Christine to release Charles, but Julian had no intention of fulfilling his promise in the first place, in his opinion, Charles's sin was unforgivable, and his promise to Christine was just a lie made to satisfy himself. But Julian realizes that the so-called ruler cannot easily promise others, and once he does, he must fulfill it.

The fear of God is due to the power of God's Word, which becomes reality once it comes out of the mouth. And the ruler is the same, if the ruler's words do not have the power to be fulfilled, and if the promises are trampled on like mustard, then the ruler's authority will be degraded, the scepter will be eclipsed, and the people will no longer fear him.

"The Charles are dead, my master. Sebas replied.

Charles suffered damage to his brain, cut his nerves, lost his intelligence, lost his instincts, could not control his excretion, could not feel hunger and did not know how to eat, and finally lay on the cold floor, saliva peeking out of the corners of his mouth, his expression was dull, his pupils were wide, and he starved to death.

The ruler is not a god and cannot forgive the dead. Charles' death cast a shadow over Julian's face, and Julian was unable to keep his promise to Christine, and his scepter dimmed.

"What about his family?"

"All their property has been confiscated, they have no permanent home, they live on the streets, and they make a living by picking up the scraps of garbage. ”

"Go, with my will, and tell them that their son has atoned for his mistake by death, and that I will not hold them accountable for all his crimes, and that I will give them property, and I will forgive them. ”

"Praise be to your kindness, my master. ”

Sebas retreated with Julian's mercy to carry out Julian's orders.

The only thing before Julian now is the question of whether or not to go to war.

The army has been assembled, the money has been spilled, everything is ready, and it only takes Julian's order to wield the county of Noamun.

Should this battle be fought? How should it be fought? Can it be won? What should we do if we lose it? What are the benefits of winning it?

These serious questions were put in front of Julian, and Julian pondered and meditated, labeling them one by one and weighing them on the scales, but he could not reach a conclusion.

The most important thing is that what Rosalind and Julian said last night made Yuri's peace of mind shake, he was at a loss, the fog enveloped him, and he didn't understand whether he was moving in the right direction.

From dawn to dusk, day to night, Julian racked his brains to ponder this serious question, and if he was not careful, he could fall into the abyss and never recover.

Julian must make a decision as soon as possible, for the army has already been assembled, and if he does not act quickly and is discovered by the Count of Noamun, then his intentions will be easily detected, and once Noamon has taken precautions, then a decision must be made quickly.

Moreover, the armies scattered all over the Karazan territory gathered in Azuchi City, eating, drinking, and Lazar were a huge expense, and once the war machine was operational, it was not a waste of money, it could be called a burning of money.

That's right, money.

Julian suddenly thought about money. He hurriedly took out the financial ledger in the bookcase and flipped through it.

"I'm Cao, I'm out of money again!"

Julian's desperate cry resounded throughout Azuchi, and the aftermath echoed over Azuchi Castle for a long time.

"Sit. When Sebas returned, he was immediately called to the study by Julian.

Looking at Julian with a stern face, Sebas was a little panicked, completely unaware of what was going on.

Julian handed the ledger to Sebas, "Look at it. ”

"Explain to me why there is so much debt. ”

"Isn't that what you meant?"

"What do I mean?"

Facing Julian with a dazed face, Sebas stroked his monocle with his hand and said:

"When you decided to attack the Earl of Noammon, I warned you that the finances of the domain were not enough to wage war, but you said that you had made up your mind. So I borrowed money from merchants so that I could pay off my debts after the war was won. ”

"Oh, yes......" Julian replied hesitantly, for he could not guarantee that he hadn't said it.

"Rest assured, the Count of Noamon is a veteran nobleman, rich in wealth, and the amount of wealth he has accumulated must not be underestimated. And not long ago, the county of Noamon discovered a gold mine, which is very rich....."

"I see, Sebas. Julian raised his hand to interrupt Sebas.

"I have made up my mind, the Count of Noamon is on the line, the evidence is conclusive, and the sin is unforgivable. I will wash away the shame of McCarvey with the blood of Noamun. ”