
Before we continue Jean's adventure, let's go back to the west of the Akkadian continent. More precisely, seven days after the attack in Krakov occurred and is entering a period of recovery.
That night, on his horse, Rose was watching his army convoy. Heavy rain flushed several areas around the Dublin government. Make the land become muddy and puddles arise everywhere.
In Saint Georgia City, Uttah, and Nebelhorn (the capital of the former kingdom of Dublin, the kingdom of Bucharest, respectively, and the Principality of Eisen) has good water management canals and channels so that flooding can be prevented.
But it is not the same as other regions. Some of the lucky ones have already received the results of the massive reconstruction carried out by the new rulers such as the construction of highways, defensive walls, the construction of a network of canals for irrigation and trade, and others.
But such a thing only applies to the territory that is near the center of the kingdom or the territory that is directly under the control of the kingdom.
Territories that are far from the center of government or territory ruled by the count (Countdom) do not get the same attention. Despite rapid progress in finance, funds managed by the kingdom are still limited.
As a result, areas that have been conquered far from the center of government do not get the same attention. Priscillia who acts as the minister of internal affairs and Natasha must have known this.
Both have also invested thousands of Van gold coins (the highest-rated currency in the Akkadian continent) to build infrastructure that can stimulate economic growth in these regions. Construction has also begun. Still, development is slow.
As for some [Countdom].... Well, Natasha has given them some money to take care of their people. Well, most of them were Nobles who only cared about their own stomach affairs. So Natasha and the others were expecting nothing from them.
It should be noted that not all territories under the control of the New Kingdom of Dublin occurred due to conquest. There was a group of nobles who sent envoys to the capital and swore allegiance before the noble queen Natasha.
Of course, the nobles with the title of Count did not give away their 'loyalty' for free. The nobles requested that privileges such as full autonomy to govern their territories without intervention from the center and the right to have military power be retained.
Needless to say, Rose strongly disagrees with this. And so is Charlotte. No, basically all girls don't want that.
They're not so naive. People like those nobles are just a bunch of pragmatists. If the kingdom wins, they will enjoy its glory. But if the kingdom loses, they will stab from behind.
But Natasha and Prisicllia had no choice. Getting more allies is better than adding enemies. Although not very useful, at least they are required to send troops and logistical assistance to Rose.
From the point of view of Prisicllia, his work to take care of the conquered territory became not so heavy. After all, the nobles will take care of their respective territories.
Now, let's go back to the present.
Rose clicked her tongue many times. The muddy ground slowed his army's advance. Not to mention that he also had to ask permission for the count to pass through their territory.
This convoluted process made him want to slash the heads of the nobles. However, Rose was smart to hold back. He didn't want to cause trouble for Natasha and the others.
One of the men came to him. Hearing what he said, Rose nodded. The army is exhausted and hungry. Going forward even further, they would collapse even before the battle began.
"Good, order the commanders to rest their troops and set up camp at the designated location. Keep patrolling to make sure the enemy doesn't move."
"Ready!"
His subordinates got on the horse and went back. He's the one leading the reconnaissance in enemy territory.
Rose raised her right hand to the sky. On her ring finger, a very beautiful ring was attached there. It was a gift from her beloved, Jean. She was so happy to know that Jean had given her a gift.
"To be able to keep standing next to you, will keep going forward, dear. Even if it means having to destroy anything that stands in our way of achieving happiness."
Although those words were terrible, Rose said them in a very sweet tone. A tone he never let out except in front of Jean.
Tomorrow, the battle will begin soon.
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Hello readers Budiman.
I have to say one thing. Starting from this chapter and some chapters going forward, the story will focus on Jean's lovers in the western region of the Akkadian continent. For a while, Jean's point of view might just be a side first.
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