I Plan to Repay Kindness with Enmity (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 174

The nobles who should have aided the royal family were instead frantically hosting parties day after day, eager only to flaunt their enduring influence, and some even fled into exile in foreign lands.

“It seemed as though the only noble truly devoted to the kingdom was Duke Legatan’s daughter.”

Princess Lalatu, accompanied by Carsatuna and Urenas, gathered those willing to strive for the nation.

“But there was still hope.”

Though obscured by extravagant parties, nobles and gentry concerned for the kingdom’s future were hidden everywhere.

Some citizens, amidst the chaotic state of public safety, formed civic groups to protect themselves.

Wearing a black dress, Princess Lalatu met with representatives of the nobility, the gentry, and the civic groups, securing their cooperation.

The result was the abandonment of the absolute monarchy centered around the temple and the adoption of a republic.

The first act of Princess Lalatu, elected as president, was to dispatch an envoy to the empire.

“The kingdom needs hope.”

“Through the empire’s assistance, perhaps?”

Urenas slowly nodded. The man renowned for his wisdom cast a calm, steady gaze.

“The Chancellor conveys this message: the kingdom wishes to renew its friendly ties with the empire.”

“…….”

“I understand the empire has also faced hardships due to its own civil war. The kingdom possesses abundant farmland, making grain production easy. The empire, however, has vast desert areas—surely reclaiming them for agriculture will take considerable time.”

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