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"This ...... Can you do it?" asked the little girl hesitantly. "Even Garunas couldn't do it......"

"We were born a hundred years later than Garunas. Ashrufat said. "Garunas didn't have such a throne at that time. He can be said to have started his nation-building from nothing. And we are different, you are now the rightful queen of this country...... Even a traitor like Byron must admit that you are the Queen. With such a foundation, if we can't go further than Garunas, then what is the value of this throne?"

"But...... But...... Ashrufat," the little girl finally recovered from a moment of dizziness. "We're short of money right now. How do you accomplish such a great feat?"

"The essence of things is not in difficulty, but in determination. Ashrufat replied. "Now all you have to do is make up your mind. ”

"What kind of determination?"

"Break with these two-minded guys, and never compromise. Ashrufat said. "Tomorrow's meeting, I hope you will make this public. Give them a chance...... Let's say a month to admit your mistake. But if you exceed that time, you must have the determination to never compromise again. ”

"I ...... Do this...... Is that okay?"

"Of course, no problem, because even if you don't do anything, they will still be rebels and thieves. Because they now refuse to pay even the most basic obligation, which is the tax. Or it can be understood that whether you declare it or not, they must rebel. If you don't rebel now, you will rebel later. At best, we're just acknowledging that fact. ”

"They just didn't pay the tax......"

This is the clearest evidence of the rebellion. Ashrufat said. "You don't have to lead an army against you to be called a rebel. ”

Ashrufat stepped forward and knelt down on one knee. In this way, he is as tall as the little girl.

"Can you give me all your trust?" asked Ashrufat, looking at the little girl with eye level.

"Of course you can!" replied the little girl without hesitation this time.

......

The city of Fornoros is a thriving city.

The city is located on a major transportation route, has a long history and a large population. Compared to the 100 years of Eagle Falcon City, there are more historical legacies to be proud of. What's more, it grew prosperous thanks to the wisdom and generosity of its ruler, Duke Byron.

Tonight the moon is shining, the whole city of Fornoros is brightly lit, and a large-scale festival has just ended. The Duke of Byron attended the festival and announced that the city would be exempted from taxes for another year. In this way, it has been three years of tax exemption, and all the citizens are shouting long live. With such a good ruler, who cares about the order of the bullshit queen from Eagle Falcon? This order is to strip Byron of his title and domain, confiscate his property, and especially want Byron.

In a humble hotel in Fornoros, Clio and Essien sit together. After leaving Eagle Castle, the roles of both men changed. Essien assumed the military position of "staff officer", while Clio became the junior treasurer of Fornoros. As a result, the opportunities for the two to meet are significantly reduced, and today is the first time they have seen each other in several days.

For the two friends, the living environment from Eagle Falcon City to the unfamiliar city of Fornoros can be said to have changed a lot. Both of them thought that it was the right choice to follow Duke Byron to Fornoros, but life did not seem to be as good as they expected.

On the table at the hotel is a mulled liqueur from the South, one of the best liquors in the hotel. The two men were drinking face to face, Clio in his hand holding a slip, a copy of the newspaper that Essien had brought with him—the kind of news that was circulated to all the officials.

"Hah...... You see, Essien, the little queen actually issued such an order. Cleo read one of them and let out a loud laugh. She actually demanded that the nobles from all over the country pay the taxes owed in previous years...... Otherwise, it will be punished as rebellion...... She's crazy to be poor, isn't she?"

Both had worked under Duke Byron long enough to be well aware of the situation at home. Since the Duke of Byron assumed the post of regent, the taxes from these lords have never been in full. Especially in recent years, even the non-existent famine has been used as an excuse to pull out nothing.

Of course, from an objective point of view, they were not wrong, because even if they paid their taxes in full, the money would have been diverted by Byron and used for the construction of his army and private lands.

"I'm puzzled...... too," Essien didn't laugh. "Now in Eagle City, Ashrufat is in charge. I don't think that person would have made such a mistake......"

"Don't be stupid, Essien. He was just a squire aristocrat...... Even if he has money, he is just a rich man. Isn't it normal for a rich man to think of this method?"

Essien shook his head. "I don't think it's that simple. ”

"Ah, why do you think that?" Cleo disagreed with his friend's statement. "He may have been a good fighter or a wealthy bourgeoisie...... But that doesn't mean he's a politician and knows how to rule. By the way, you seem to value this Ashrufat. ”

"Maybe I'm overthinking. Essien said helplessly. "But now that the queen has issued this order, what will those noble lords do?"

"Ah, of course I don't pay attention to it!"

"Doesn't that mean a rebellion?"

"What does it matter. Anyway, the crown of the Makremiz family is already doomed. Clio took a sip of his wine and replied. "Do you think the crime is important? I think strength is the most important. Don't you, Lord Duke, be called a 'traitor' by the little queen, and be cheered by all the people?

"Cleo, I've always had a strange feeling in my heart. Essien took a sip of his wine as well. In fact, there is a big difference in the amount of alcohol between the two men, although they are currently drinking about the same amount of alcohol, but Essien still has no feeling, and Clio is already three points drunk. "It's totally a gut feeling. ”

"What does it feel like?"

"I think...... Maybe it would be a better choice for us to stay in Eagle City this time. ”

"What nonsense!" Clio laughed. "We're leading troops into the palace to try to arrest the queen. If we were still in Eagle Castle, I think the two of us would have stinked on the gallows a long time ago. ”

"Of course I don't mean that, I mean...... Maybe the two of us shouldn't ...... Hey, I'm going too far. There is no point in regretting, at that time, there is no room for a second choice. Essien replied.

"I know you're a little worried. Indeed, how to say that one is also a queen, the Makremiz family has ruled for hundreds of years anyway, and it is not so easy to deal with. If nothing else, didn't the coup d'état we all thought would end in failure?" said Clio. "However, the current situation is unsolvable. It's really unsolvable. No matter how good the blood of the Makremiz family is, our little queen will soon not be able to pay even the Guards Legion. If she chooses to pay her bills...... Then she will soon taste the commercial blockade. ”

"You're right. ”

"Look, this order," Cleo shook the paper in his hand. "It's exactly like what desperate people do. What do we have to worry about?" he asked.

"I hope so. Essien replied.

"By the way, Essien, there is one thing you should pay attention to, Byerheim seems to be prejudiced against you. ”

"Oh, to me, to what?"

"I didn't bother with anything. Clio replied. "Not everyone has the heart of Duke Byron and is willing to promote you as a mercenary. ”

Essien smiled as he remembered the little queen who had kept Essrufat in power.

"Well, I'll pay attention to that. Essien replied. "But to be honest, this 'staff officer' is really an idle job, even if he wants to find fault with me, he can't do it. Because I didn't do anything at all. ”

"I've heard that Duke Byron intends to put you in charge of logistics...... Mainly in terms of grain and grass materials. Clio said. "I know that such a position is completely condescending to you, but this is a necessary stage. Wait slowly, there will be a chance. ”

"I know," Essien said, looking at the cup in front of him. "For a mercenary like me, I should be thankful for the title of knight. Hey, I'm too ambitious. ”

"It can't be helped, the Duke has brought too many people from Eagle Falcon City. Now there are more people than positions here. ”

"I know I'll be patient. Essien thought of Barranca, and wondered what was going on with the one who was doing now. Barranca is a smart man and managed to seize a rare opportunity. Since he has successfully gained the trust of the queen at a critical moment, it must be a spring breeze now. It's a pity that there is only a spring breeze to be proud, and there is no bright future.

"Well, by the way, Essien, I remember that after about ten days, it seemed like another debt was due. I'm a little skeptical, does our little queen have enough money to pay off this debt?"

"How much debt?"

"One million two hundred thousand quillies. Cleo replied, "Presumably the little queen will have to sell her palace to raise the money, hahaha...... Ha Lu Ha ......"

......

"Ashrufat!" Ah Jin was sweating profusely, indicating that he had definitely run all the way just now. "That thing ......"

"Wait, Akin!" Ashruphat glanced left and right, gesturing, "Go to my office and speak slowly. ”