I Am No King's

Chapter 251 – The Last Supper

"So, what's the purpose of Aunt Hervia telling me all this?"

Aunt Hervia did not answer right away. He threw a cold glance at me. Before replying, Aunt Hervia downed a glass of cold tea on her right.

"You must have realized what I mean, but I'll say it out loud. Agade, Akadia, and Guan, which were not owned and run by nobles were a nuisance to this kingdom. The money you get from the black market just runs into your personal purse, no contribution to the security and stability of this kingdom."

Aunt Hervia finally said it. In this way, misunderstandings are prevented.

As for the Agade and Guan sections, I agree because we did not contribute directly to the security and stability of the kingdom, in contrast to the nobles who allocate much of the funds they can from the black market to the kingdom. Despite paying taxes, the amount we pay is only a small portion, which is recorded. The one from the black market? Of course it is not recorded, so it is not taxed.

"For Agade and Guan, I agree. However, unfortunately, for Akadia not," I refute. "From the information I gathered, more than half of the Akadians were nobles. And in fact, my own mother although not a noble also made many donations to foundations and hospitals in this kingdom. And again, although Akadia is a black market organization, most of their income goes through legal channels. I'm just like a gathering of successful people. So, the taxes they pay to the state are huge."

And, as a side note, one of the four members of the Exas High School Student Executive Board, Arde who is a nobleman, is in Akadia. The one who brought him was also a noble.

"And, honestly, people like your mother who are in the gray zone are the most annoying people."

Yeah, correct. People like mother are the most disruptive people on the black market of this kingdom. It is true that the mother does not come from a noble family, so normally, the money she earned will go into a private wallet. However, unfortunately, the mother made a major contribution to the social and health of this kingdom. In fact, it is not uncommon for mothers to provide direct assistance to disaster victims or send rations to the battlefield.

On the other hand, the mother also helps the nobles to earn income so that the area they manage can be stable despite disasters or other unexpected things. And even if something unexpected happened, the other Akadian members of both the nobility and commoners would lend a helping hand to the nobleman.

In simple terms, Akadia is the most ideal black market organization. And, as an effect, Akadia makes other black market organizations look bad. However, unfortunately, organizations like Akadia are anomalies. In fact, its members were a collection of anomalous people.

From the information I got, almost all of the Akadians were great and talented people. Their background is also very supportive such as getting an adequate education or an ideal growing environment. So, when they see injustice, they are more moved than others. And, of course, other organizations cannot be charged with being like Akadia.

Quetzal, Orion, and Apollo were led and run by nobles. Despite child trafficking, they have obligations to the kingdom. Some people think this is acceptable.

Guan is made up of mercenaries who do the dirty work of everyone, whether royalty, royalty, or the black market. And again, Guan does not do child trafficking, so other organizations cannot protest either because they are humanly superior. A tad.

Agade is composed of people who are hurt and become victims of the Bana'an black market. This news has been widely circulated. So, even though the money earned from the black market goes into private pockets, no one publicly protests. Agade members deserve all that money and luxury in return for what the kingdom does to them.

"Then, what does Aunt Hervia want? Does Aunt Hervia want the black market to return to its former state? Selling children freely? Well then, if one day Orion is destroyed and Illuvia is sold as one of the commodities, aunty Hervia can not protest dong."

"Then do you have a better idea?"

"Actually, the circumstances before this are the best conditions under which every black market organization has its own situation. However, with the destruction of Apollo and Guan, things changed. Not to mention the war with the Nina kingdom. Due to this additional war, Bana'an's situation and condition worsened."

"And war with the kingdom of Nina...."

For one thing, regarding the war with the Nina Kingdom, we agree.

"Honestly, if I may say so, we better not think too much about the reasons behind this black market war."

"....huh?"

"What we're going through right now, the black market war, as the name suggests, is war. And just like war, all sides have their own ideologies and opinions. Everyone feels the most right. So, instead of sitting down and talking about this, we just finish the war. And, as always, let the victor write history."

Aunt Hervia did not immediately respond. He looked at me, again. However, not long after, he let out a heavy sigh.

"I can't seem to change your mind, yes."

"Unfortunately no," I replied while giving a smile. "By the way, I have a suggestion. Actually, it wasn't my idea. I'm dead-end myself. This idea comes from Emir. Please listen carefully."

I explained the Emir's idea to Aunt Hervia. Aunt Hervia listened intently, not cutting at all. After a while, my explanation was finished.

"What about aunt?"

"Honestly, the Emir's idea was very, very interesting. Only irrational people will reject it. However, unfortunately, I was one of those irrational people."

"Although I expected Aunt Hervia's answer, I still regretted it. May I know why, auntie? I want to hear it directly."

"Noblesse Oblige's. I can't just leave my people? If I did, how many citizens would die during the transition? The people I saved through all those sacrifices would have been lost in vain. It's the same as wasting their sacrifice, right?"

Auntie, you say it as if they sacrificed themselves happily. You took that choice from them. However, I myself will not dispute this. If Aunt Hervia accepted this idea, it was the same as accepting that her efforts all along, making all those sacrifices, were futile.

What is the decision of Rational aunt? No. gabe. Of course not. Aunt Hervia herself said it.

"Then, Gin, last addition. Since the Bana'an is in a state of war against Nina, I don't want this black market war to last much longer. So, I have a suggestion. After the truce ends, we finish everything in one fight. What say?"

"No need. Our ceasefire is less than a week. Let's spend the last week relaxing and with the family."

"All right then. I can make sure Agade agrees. I can lobby, easy. But, what about Quetzal?"

"I'll lobby them. The founder and leader of Quetzal was a nobleman with integrity like mine, unlike Apollo who liked to make trouble. Quetzal will definitely approve."

Alright. If Hervia's advice is successful, the battle will be 2 vs 2.

Aunt Hervia grinned. "It seems that I had to make Illuvia grieve after you died."

"Tante Hervia said it as if Orion would win. But, yes, even though Orion lost and aunt died in the process, Illuvia will still be sad. But, if Illuvia participated and died before the aunt, at least, she wouldn't feel sad."

"Illuvia participated? What makes you think that?"

"One reason, Maila. He...wait a minute, does aunt already know that Maila is participating in this black market war?"

"No. It's a new thing coming to my ear."

"Ung, all this time, have there been women with Ukin?"

"Yes, there's one woman.... Is she Maila?"

As aunt Hervia was surprised, I could estimate Maila was wearing a silicone mask, changing her face. However, I was somewhat surprised Aunt Hervia could not recognize Maila from the aura of her being.

Is it only our Lacuna disciples who can recognize others enough of his existence? Are we weird? Yeah, nevermind.

"Tante, Maila is the reason why Illuvia disguised herself as Sarru. And, it's not that I'm bad at it, but jealousy can be a very effective fuel. Illuvia could have thought that what caused me to become like this was Emir and Inanna. With a slight whisper, he could have tried to kill two of my future wives so I could change my mind. If this happens, I'm sorry, but I can't guarantee his safety."

"That's. Must. I'm. Prevent."

I smile. I think it's time for this conversation to end. I pressed the monitor on the side, on the wall, and ordered some meat, vegetables, and drinks. Not long after, the door was knocked. I stood up and let the waiter in. In addition to meat and vegetables, there are several glasses of alcoholic beverages.

After the waiter came out, I sat down.

"Gin?"

"Let me pay. Let's just say it's our last meal together, last supper. After this, we can't possibly eat together anymore, right? There's no harm in passing the line a little."

Yep. In the past, during High School, Aunt Hervia often invited us members of the executive board of Exas High School students to eat together like this. After graduation, we never did it again. And, right now, it's definitely the last time I can eat with Aunt Hervia.

"Alright, Gin. I'll take your offer. I won't hold back."

Seriate

　

　

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