The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 171



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Episode 171 54. I will receive the compensation in arrears! (2)

3.

This is the main palace where the Sultan conducts his affairs.

Here, in what could be called the heart of the palace, the Sultan silently read the letter handed to him by Jeras.

There were two personal letters in total.

One is a personal letter from the Emperor of the Empire.

The other one is a personal letter from Grand Duke Halo.

On either side of the Sultan reading the letter, a man and a woman stood quietly.

It was Crown Prince Clark and Nadia.

“Hmm.”

The Sultan, having read all of the Grand Duke’s letters, handed them over to the Crown Prince and said:

“I fully understand the Empire’s intentions. I am very pleased that the commander of the prestigious Knights of the Haerang Order personally delivered this letter.”

The Sultan looked down at Jeras through his golden mask.

Then Jeras bowed his head politely and answered.

“His Majesty would like to express his deepest apologies for the indiscretion committed by Charon Reston, the youngest of the Dukes of Reston.”

“Caron Reston has done a great service to the Sultanate. Not only did he save the future crown prince of this country, but he also played a great role in suppressing the evil rebels. I would rather thank the Grand Duke.”

The Sultan stroked his chin with his hand and thought about the Emperor’s personal letter.

To summarize the contents of the letter, it was simple.

To end the long-standing hostility between the Orias Empire and the Sultanate of Pajar and conclude a non-aggression pact.

It was a letter worthy of being recorded in history.

‘It’s not just filled with goodwill.’

Although he has handed over much of his power to the Crown Prince, his political sense is still intact.

This letter tells us one thing.

“It seems like the situation in the empire isn’t all that good.”

The situation within the empire is also quite chaotic.

and.

“It seems like another enemy has appeared besides us. Is that right?”

A new enemy has appeared.

There is only one reason to join hands with an old enemy.

No matter how strong a country is, a two-front war is a shortcut to ruin.

To the Sultan’s question, Jeras answered in a low voice.

“… … I will answer by not answering.”

“Everyone has secrets they want to keep hidden from others, like the secret that the hero of the empire protected the palace of the Sultanate.”

It was also a request to keep secret the fact that Caron had played a role in suppressing this rebellion.

Jeras nodded with a faint smile.

“Is there any possibility?”

“I understand the Empire’s position, but what about the Duke’s position? The letter did not contain the Grand Duke’s thoughts. It simply said that he was asking for your grandson’s good care.”

That’s a tricky question.

A clever way of separating the empire and the dukedom.

In other words, it was the Duke of Reston, not the empire, that owed the Sultanate its debt.

However, Jeras had heard from the Archduke in advance in preparation for such a case.

“Follow Charon’s will. It was Charon who did it, so it’s only right that he finish it.”

The Archduke’s choice is to pass on all responsibility and authority to his grandson.

This meant that the Archduke also highly regarded Caron’s political sense.

“The Grand Duke simply hoped that this non-aggression pact would ease the Sultan’s worries,” he said.

“It’s a worry… … The Grand Duke is still the same.”

When the rebellion broke out, many of the powerful nobles were swept away.

Up until now, the damage has been somehow reduced, but it was obvious that the political situation would remain chaotic for the time being.

If the empire were to provoke in such a situation, the Pazar Sultanate would suffer irreparable damage.

Therefore, this non-aggression pact was not optional.

For the Pazar Sultanate, it was simply a treaty that had to be concluded at all costs.

The Sultan nodded with a bitter smile.

“Was there anything else you wanted to convey?”

“The code of conduct of the Duke of Reston is very simple. If something is done, the person who did it will be held responsible for everything.”

“It seems that the Grand Duke really cherishes his youngest grandson. He leaves the details to his grandson… … . Certainly, the Grand Duke’s youngest grandson is extraordinary. Isn’t that right, Charon Reston?”

When the Sultan called his name, Charon smiled and raised his head.

“I didn’t do anything in particular. But you keep gilding me, so I don’t know what to do.”

“You have already received the Thousand Poisons from me. It is the unrivaled treasure of the royal family. Is that not enough?”

“That was just a price for taking care of the Crown Prince’s business. Helping suppress the rebellion was a separate matter, wasn’t it?”

“He’s a guy who knows how to make a deal.”

“There’s an extra weight on my scale, and of course the Sultan has to add a new weight. He said that even if we’re close friends, we should be careful when it comes to calculating money.”

“Who said that?”

“That’s what my father always said.”

The corners of Caron’s mouth twitched.

Nadia asked in a low voice at that sight.

“Caron Reston. Didn’t you help me back then, saying you owed me money?”

Then Caron answered with a shameless expression.

“I helped Sir Nadia, but in the end, I saved the royal family. Just because you caught a wanted criminal while helping a friend doesn’t mean you can’t get a bounty, right?”

“why…….”

Just as Nadia frowned and was about to say something more, the Sultan raised his hand and stopped her.

“Caron Reston is right, Sir Nadia. It is not a waste to reward a friend who has shown you a favor.”

“Haona Sultan, Karon Reston has taken all the precious wines contained in the palace treasury… … .”

“How could I be stingy with that little drink for my benefactor? Just listen quietly to what that young man asks for.”

The corners of the Sultan’s mouth, revealed under the mask, were turned up.

The Sultan looked down at Charon with a smile.

“But, Caron Reston, you know that I cannot give away too much. We have a hard road ahead of us.”

The Sultanate of Pajar will be plunged into unprecedented chaos for some time.

The Sultan knew that fact, and so did Charon.

Caron nodded with a smile.

“I know this well. Isn’t the greatest virtue of a debt collector to be mindful of the other person’s financial situation?”

“Why?”

“If you come out with a full stomach, you won’t get anything. That’s what’s at a loss. So don’t worry. I’m not that stupid.”

There isn’t much to take in right now.

money?

He also has a lot of money.

And above all, if you raid the treasury to make a few more pennies right now, it is no different from killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

The Sultanate of Pajar is a very attractive country.

Although it will be noisy for a while, this country’s strength has not disappeared.

All kinds of luxuries, including various spices.

There are also plenty of other benefits that you can take advantage of.

“Tell me what you want.”

The Sultan asked Charon in a low voice.

Then Charon looked at the Crown Prince and the Sultan and smiled gently.

“There is only one thing I ask of the Sultanate: be my friend.”

“… …Friend. It’s a simple yet difficult word. The answer will vary depending on what you think a friend is.”

“This is what I think a friend is.”

Caron paused for a moment, then spoke in a bright voice.

“Someone who can come running to me whenever I need help.”

A war with the demons that will take place in the distant future.

Certainly, the Pazar Sultanate could also play a part in that war.

They were deceived by the demons.

The royal family was fooled by the Queen of Dreams’ pranks and faced with the greatest crisis.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Where can you find logic as simple and clear as that?

That’s why Caron.

“So please be my friend.”

He extended his hand to the Pazar Sultanate.

“I am confident that this will be a choice you will not regret.”

Demon.

And furthermore, the demon lords.

Charon’s eyes were already looking into the distance.

4.

After the audience with the Sultan, Karon was given a private meeting with Crown Prince Clark and Prince Samir.

A garden located in the royal palace.

Standing in the garden, where hot sunlight poured down, Caron took a sip of tea from his cup.

It was tea made from cactus leaves.

“Brother Samir, are you okay with your hangover?”

After a week of heavy drinking, Caron had become close friends with Prince Samir.

Samir nodded with a bitter smile at Caron’s words.

“The saint cured my hangover.”

“You use your divine power so uselessly. Tsk. Kids these days lack mental strength.”

It has already been a week since the rebellion broke out in the palace.

Samir had been tormented by Caron for a week, and had figured out early on that Caron had a mean streak.

“Caron.”

Clark also became friends with Caron.

Since Clark had the appearance of a great man, it wasn’t difficult for him to open his heart to Caron.

“I’m talking about being friends like you said earlier.”

“Yes, Brother Clark.”

“I don’t think it means just being friendly.”

There is something big hidden behind the word friend.

Clark noticed that Charon was finally looking at one point.

Caron Reston is a monster.

A monster that is far outside the norm.

The big picture drawn by such a monster was something that he could never perceive.

“Hmm.”

Caron nodded contentedly to Clark’s question.

Unlike the second and third sons who were consumed by greed and took their own lives, the first and fourth sons were definitely worthy of being called kings.

But I didn’t necessarily want to tell them the future I was seeing.

Because I had no intention of throwing another bomb into the already chaotic political situation.

“It’s not really important right now. I’ll tell you later when the time comes. Oh, right. The Sultan told me to discuss trade matters with my brother.”

“To be exact, Samir. Foreign trade is Samir’s job.”

Now we need to have a realistic conversation.

Become friends.

The price paid for seeming good was high. But what Caron wanted was a closer relationship.

Rather than trading to make more money, the greatest meaning should be placed on binding each other with the value of money.

Because nothing binds people together as much as self-interest.

“Brother Samir. Now that the long-standing hostility has been resolved, shouldn’t we also properly trade? The scale of smuggling in the border region is considerable. I’m sure you know this very well.”

Then Samir smiled bitterly.

“They are people who risk their lives to smuggle. I have a rough idea of ​​the scale, but I don’t know the exact scale. Without insider reports, it would be difficult… … .”

“I happen to have an insider. Where did I put it?”

Caron rummaged through his pockets.

Then, after a while.

Woohoo-!

The magic wavered and soon a frozen man rolled on the floor.

A man whose life is questionable.

The man’s true identity was Bakal, the smuggling broker whom Caron had captured before crossing the border.

“Caron said, pointing to Bakal with his chin.

“This guy is a smuggling broker. From what I’ve heard, it seems he was also smuggling. I’ve properly trained him, so he’ll tell you everything he knows. He’s killed countless people, so all I have to do is extract information and… … . Ssuk-ssuk. You get it, right?”

“They’re saying that we should round up the smugglers and then get down to business.”

“I’m setting up a business to trade with the elves of the Southern Forest.”

Samir was not a clueless man. He nodded readily to Charon’s request.

“You want us to be selected as the business to handle trade? It’s not that difficult, Caron, considering what you’ve done for us.”

Full-scale trade with the empire would also be a great opportunity for the Pazar Sultanate.

Because the economic power of the empire easily surpasses that of the Pazar Sultanate.

“Actually, I was the one who wanted to ask that favor first. It’s not the Empire, but the Duke of Reston that you should establish a relationship with. That’s what my father asked me to do.”

It’s very political.

The Duke of Reston’s special position within the Empire allows him to approach the Empire through two routes.

Should we say that this is a method that shows the sensibility of a seasoned politician?

Samir took a sip of his tea and then said with a determined expression.

“Now that the powerful nobles have been replaced, it is the right time to change the Sultanate’s constitution. With the enormous profits earned through trade with the Empire, reforms will be possible. Isn’t that right, Brother Clark?”

Clark nodded with a satisfied smile at those words.

“I think so too.”

“You have a wonderful younger brother.”

Turning crisis into opportunity.

A groundbreaking way of thinking that links rebellion with reform.

That’s not something anyone could think of. Caron was genuinely impressed.

But before that, there was something I had to make clear.

widely.

Caron put down his teacup and said with a bright smile.

“Before that, I’d like to talk a little about profit distribution.”

“Of course it’s five to five… … .”

“Hey. I even suppressed the rebellion for you, so you’re going to feel bad about that? Let’s start with the Sixth Army. You’ll need money for reforms, but I’m not really in a hurry for money. Usually, people who are in a hurry lose in these kinds of situations.”

“… … You said you weren’t really interested in money?”

“If there is one thing that is better the more it is money, Brother Samir. Do I look like a philanthropist to you? If you keep saying that, I will increase the percentage. Yes?”

Those words made Samir want to drink again.

‘… … He really is a terrible guy.’

This mad dog could see the future, not just the present.

They had no choice but to be toyed with by Charon’s three-inch tongue.

And so, the journey in the Sultanate of Pajar was drawing to a close.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house