I Am No King's

Chapter 203 – Two Kingdoms

All right, the reunion time should be settled soon. There's still a problem. Even though he has been reunited with Maul, Arid can't possibly let us just like that. Maul is one of the children bought from Bana'an to destroy the kingdom's black market organization, Mariander. In other words, Maul is living proof that Mariander was trading children.

Other than the living proof, right now, it seems, Maul is a member of True One. Can't it be that the security of this kingdom just let True One members off? Plus, after the empress declared an oath never to allow child trafficking, indirectly, she supported True One and opposed Mariander who had saved Maul.

In other words, right now, we Bana'ans, have the status of enemies of the kingdom of Mariander.

Mariander's security barricade, which had opened, let me out and Rahayu interacted with Shera, was closed. Now, between me and Rahayu already separated by a posse.

Suddenly, a gun flew towards me. Caught her.

This gun has a bayonet. Supposedly, this gun was lying inside Mariander's security barricade.

"Empress Rahayu, what do you mean?"

"Honorable King Arid. I'm not naive. I am well aware that my current position is that of the enemy of the kingdom of Mariander."

Rahayu gave an explanation to King Arid. The content of Rahayu's explanation was the same as my mind. I don't know if it's really our thinking patterns that are similar or if he can read my mind. I hate those two possibilities.

"Although after this you let us back, on the way, there will most likely be an attack. And, once we're dead, you'll blame the attack on True One, saying they've never really taken the fight against child trafficking and just wanted to let us off guard. What was my guess wrong?"

Arid speechless.

"So, at least, I want Lugalgin to bring the child, who has been wrongly treated by Bana'an and Mariander. At least, if they survive, I'm not worried."

Everyone set their sights on Arid including the visitors. Only Mariander's security still set its sights beyond the barricade.

The atmosphere feels heavy. Everyone held their breath, waiting. If Arid confirms Rahayu's words, Mariander and Bana'an will fight. If Rahayu were killed here, Bana'an would have no leader. This will make Bana'an vulnerable to attack, both from the outside and inside.

On the other hand, even though Rahayu said she wanted Maul and I to leave, I felt she had other intentions.

My original plan was that True One would leave peacefully after giving files to Rahayu. After that, maybe the relationship of Bana'an and Mariander will runyam. However, at least, my life and Rahayu are still safe until they get out of Mariander

But now, that's not going to happen. The existence of Maul changed everything. Although there is a way of peace, by giving Maul to the kingdom of Mariander, I will not do it. Hells! In fact, if I had to, I wouldn't mind leaving Rahayu and saving Maul. My priorities have not changed.

I looked towards Shera, the one who had changed my plans. Unfortunately, he was unaware of my sight. Shera focuses on Arid and Rahayu.

I let out a breath.

Damnit damnit!

"EVERYTHING!"

Along with my screams, everyone turned their eyes. Now, their views no longer focus on Arid or Rahayu, but on me.

"Your Honorable Majesty King Arid, I hope you will please let us return to Bana'an."

"And what makes you think I would do that? Rahayu's already said all the things why I can't let that kid, and you guys, just come back. Not without consequences. Well, if you want to hand over the boy, we–"

"Don't expect."

I interrupted Arid. Along with my words, the atmosphere in this room became extremely heavy. Without the visitors noticing, they walked backwards. Even. The people behind had already touched the wall.

If under normal circumstances, my behavior that interrupts Arid will bring the relationship of Bana'an and Mariander to runyam. However, since the relationship between the two is already running out, I think making it worse is not a problem. Haha.

I take off my arms from Maul and face Arid. All right, time to brag.

"Huh?"

"Eh?"

"Huh?"

Everyone let out an almost equal response, aghast, not least Empress Rahayu and True One members.

"If left unchecked, chances are, Empress Rahayu will die, True One members run away, but the Mariander royal family members still survive. Maybe even without injury. Unfortunately, I don't like that possibility. Rather than just the Bana'an side suffering a loss, it was better for all the parties here to be victims. So, let Bana'an and Mariander both be destroyed."

"YOU'RE CRAZY!" Arid yells.

Haha. Seeing Arid who could not help his anger was really comforting. Pretty drastic change if I could figure it out.

"However, unfortunately, this explosion only guarantees our safety when we leave this hotel. To ensure our safety until we return to Bana'an, I have this."

I took the smartphone from my jacket pocket and displayed a projection into the air. In the air, it appeared to be the biodata of several people. I swiped quickly, showing some of the building's blueprints.

Not many people respond to this screen. The only response was Mariander's security surrounding Arid and Arid itself. They were silent with their mouths open.

"Honorable King Arid. If we, the residents of Bana'an and Maul, don't get to Bana'an safely, I can be sure this data will leak into the Mariander black market. And.... I don't think I need to say the effect, do I?"

The data I'm showing is the biodata of some of the people from security, nobility, and the floor plan of this vital royal building. If this data is leaked to the black market, then the security and survival of the important people of this kingdom will be in the hands of the black market. In other words, Mariander will belong entirely to the black market.

"And this also applies if you suddenly pull the Philial Concubine, Inanna, or Ninshubur from Bana'an."

The bomb in the arsenal is a lie, nothing more. But this data is real. When you mix lies with honesty, people cannot sort out what is right and what is wrong. And, because what they're currently seeing is data projected into the air, they believe it's all true.

Actually, I prepared the Mariander royal records just in case Arid ever planned to withdraw the Philial Concubine, Inanna, or Ninshubur. I didn't expect to use it this fast.

Why is this data on my smartphone now? Actually, not just now. This data is always on my smartphone. Of course there is a back up somewhere else. Well, the point is, I'm always ready.

"So, how, Your Majesty King Arid?"

Seriate

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