How to Turn a Kind Savior into an Emperor (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 42

“Speak.”

“I am returning from an audience with Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress.”

“And?”

“The Lord of Lesonia will soon be sentenced to the gallows. Thus, Her Majesty has granted me permission to integrate Lesonia into Landhill.”

The Emperor chuckled as he brought the wine cup to his lips. He had been closely watching how events unfolded, waiting to see where the cup of victory would land. But Lesonia…?

“Yes, the Empress has always wanted to give you a grand gift.”

“I understand that matters concerning territorial boundaries are typically handled with great caution over time. However, is this not a domain whose seat now lies vacant?”

“So… you want it handled quickly?”

“Yes.”

“How quickly?”

“A month should suffice.”

The Emperor frowned. Even several months would be insufficient. Though the Empress had granted her approval, it was as clear as daylight how those repulsive, greedy high-ranking nobles of the Empress’s faction would react.

Seeing the Emperor’s expression darken, Carson straightened his posture.

The Emperor might seem indifferent, but he was no heartless father. If political concerns made him hesitate, Carson intended to appeal to any possible sense of injustice.

“Moreover, there is an urgent matter requiring me to return to my domain as soon as possible.”

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