Chapter 174: Then bring her to me right away


    A report from those sent to investigate the wastnd in the northern Albert territory!


    About a week after the Albert forces had upied the royal pce, an unbelievable report was brought to Marquis Albert.


    It has been confirmed that a city within that wastnd do exist! It has many tall buildings, and is surrounded by twoyers of imposing walls. Its poption has already reached the tens of thousands, with immigrants still continuing to arrive!


    The report not only confirmed what the king said to be true, but it also told other surprising, almost impossible things.


    Thats absurd. There should be nothing in there at all.


    A city of that many people was built just two years ago?


    What kind of trick did Luke-sama use to achieve that? I had no idea he was that talented


    Marquis Albert listened to that with a sour look on his face.


    After all, he failed not only to recognize his sons true talents but also exiled him.


    However, the one to let things be this way was his other son, the one left in charge of the Albert territory.


    That Raul, why didnt he report this sooner?


    H-he likely had no idea of its existence as well. As to be expected, even Raul-sama couldnt have predicted that there would be a city like that in the wastnd.


    A retainer hurriedly followed up with that.


    however, the truth of the matter was that Raul knew of its existence long ago and only chose to remain silent.


    And, have you found the princess in that city?


    Y-yes, sir.


    Then bring her to me right away.


    About thatthe princess has refused our requests toe back. Moreover, she is also being protected by that city, making it difficult to bring her back by force


    Then send a message to Luke! Tell him that if he doesnt hand over the princess right away, I will personally lead an army to crush that precious little city of his!


    Marquis Albert shouted such amand to his subordinate.


    However, the reply he received dayster only made him angrier.


    Were going back to the Albert territory! Ill show that brat what happens to anyone that defies me!


    Leaving affairs in the royal pce to a retainer, Marquis Albert began his way back to his own home territory.


    <em>The princess is now part of this city. If you wish to bring her back, then do your worst</em>that is whats written on the letter I sent, give or take. Their armies should be here before long.


    What!?


    Mitchell-san turned out to be a spy sent my His Majesty to the Albert territory.


    And, as a desperate move to prevent the kingdom from being stolen by my father, he has seemingly made it so that this vige and the Albert forces would sh.


    Honestly, I found it truly troublesome.


    W-wait a moment! Did you do this without approval from Luke-sama?


    Of course, I did, Your Highness. After all, had he refused, it would be all over for us. Hence, the need for me to put him in a position where he couldnt refuse.


    Wha


    Apparently, the princess did not know the details of Mitchell-sans ns.


    Ha, haha. Please, your eyes wound mei-it wasnt like I enjoyed doing it. I was reluctant up to thest moment. Besides, given Marquis Albert and Luke-samas contrasting ideologies, theyre bound to sh with one another sooner orter. Its impossible to keep the existence of this vige a secret from the marquis forever, after all.


    Luke-sama, I humbly apologize! However, it is true that you are the only one we can rely on! Please find it in your heart to lend us help!


    At that, I sighed deeply.


    HaaIm not enthusiastic about it, but Ive got no choice now either way. Besides, its not like Im incapable of imagining what will happen to this kingdom once my father has taken over it.


    T-then!?


    Well, my fate might be sealed, but the viges isnt yet. For a formal decision, Id have to discuss it with the everyone first.


    Haha, Im sure if you say you want to do it, the others will follow suit right away. That aside, what do you think is our chance of sess?


    Mitchell-san asked so in such a carefree manner.


    <em>I think I should hit him in the head at least once.</em>


    I guess it all depends on the strategies we end up using. I just wanted to spend my life living peacefully in this small vigehow did things turn up like this?


    You just want to live peacefully? With that crazy Gift and all the absurd things youve done with it, that must be some kind of joke, right?


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