I Am No King's

Chapter 243 – Prisoners

~Rina POV~

　

　

"Siall!!!!"

I already knew that Lugalgin would do this. However, I had absolutely no idea he would do it this fast.

There hasn't been half a day since Nina declared war on Bana'an because of the news of my death and the fake Tera, but now Mariander and Nina have been in conflict without a declaration of war. Under these circumstances, the state of war was a three-way without alliances, a battle royale. A condition in which Nina could hook Mariander as an ally had been lost.

Although it looked like a battle royale on the outside, in fact, this battle was very unequal. The Kingdom of Mariander had three active parties, the government, the revolutionaries, and the black market. The revolutionaries are clearly against the government. On the other hand, the Mariander black market just follows the money. And, unfortunately, the money that moves them comes from this kingdom. So in Mariander there are two sides to Lugalgin and one side to Lugalgin.

In this kingdom, Bana'an, is also divided into three parties. The kingdom, intelligence and black market A, and black market B. The kingdom, intelligence, and black market A are on Lugalgin's side. Only black market B is against Lugalgin. So, the condition is three on one.

In the Nina kingdom, even though there was a black market, they should have been inactive. Only the Kingdom is active. But I can't use that assumption anymore. The attack on the border of Mariander and Nina showed that the black market, or part of the mercenaries, sided with Lugalgin, the paying party. Although Nina's black market is a minority, they can be a problem if they get funding from this kingdom, especially Lugalgin.

I wonder how much money this government has poured into paying for the black market and revolutionaries in Mariander and Nina? And where did all that money come from? Is it from Lugalgin's personal pocket? Or from the budget of the Bana'an kingdom? Or did he take Agade's funds?

Uh! Too much unclear information! I hate this situation!

And, unfortunately again, this kingdom really still maintains the status quo since the time before its establishment! I hate this black market empire that is too high up on the code of ethics and rules! Why the hell isn't the black market in the kingdom money like Mariander and Nina black markets?

"Where the earth is cast, there the sky is held. You're on the black market of the Bana'an Kingdom. So you have to follow our rules. Understand, outsider?"

I'm still upset with Orion and Quetzal's representatives telling me that. They refused the funds I gave just for the reason that they were in a truce? In fact, the rumored mercenary Ukin was a student of Lacuna, also refusing for the same reason! The ceasefire!

They all said they would consider the offer to cooperate with me and Nina after 6 days, after the ceasefire period. They're kidding, right? I need it as soon as possible! Even today if you need to! Damnit damnit!

Oh, ancestors. Why are you making the royal laws in this place so weak but the black market rules and codes of conduct so strong?

"Excuse me, miss. Are you okay?"

A voice behind the door roused me from anger. Without me noticing, this room was already a mess, becoming the victim of my anger throwing and ruining all the stuff.

No. gabe. No. gabe. I can't draw attention or Lugalgin can tell where I am.

Breathe in, throw out. Take a deep breath, throw it away. I can't be emotionally consumed.

I walk to the door. "It's okay. Sorry for disturbing other visitors."

"If you need something or something is not pleasing, you can contact us."

The voice and whereabouts of that person disappeared from behind the door.

I went back to bed, broke down. Wholeheartedly, I opened the desk drawer next to the mattress and took out the pendant. Inside this pendant, was attached a photo of a somewhat long silver-haired male. His bright blue eyes revealed an untarnished light of life. So pure. Ah, angel.

Even though I had to blow up that fake Tera, I still felt sad when I had to destroy a body similar to yours.

Fucking lugalgin! Why do you have to win the battle royale and show that you're an incompetent? If you don't win, no! If you don't show up on the battle royale, I'll never know if there's another incompetent! He won't take Tera hostage and force me to carry out this tradition!

On the other hand, I don't understand my mother's mind. Why was he so adamant about making Lugalgin a King? If she didn't want to be queen, why didn't she start making plans to turn Nina into a republic like Mariander did? Or the state?? Or a united state? If you do this, she doesn't need to be Queen, right? And if he did, I wouldn't be in this difficult position.

Ah, nevermind! Thinking about all of this is free too. Right now, I can only obey mom to keep Tera safe.

I hugged this locket tightly.

Tera, forgive brother for not being able to settle this matter sooner. I hope you are okay. Please patience. After Nina loses, brother will take you away to exile, away from all the royal politics and the frenzied affairs of the Alhold family. Brother promised.

Seriate

　

　

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