king of the castle

Chapter 387

Hearing Roger's refusal, Alonso III smiled even more, and asked curiously, "Why did you refuse my appointment?"

"To tell you the truth, my biggest wish is to live a leisurely and comfortable life in the territory. When I am free, I will take the knights to the countryside for a stroll, and exercise the right of a lord when I see a beautiful girl." Roger winked Long Suo III made an expression that any man would understand, and then continued: "If you let me be the Minister of Military Affairs, the daily official duties will bore me to death, how can I have time to enjoy life!?"

"Haha, I didn't expect you to have such a small demand on yourself." Alonso Three Worlds smiled heartily: "Don't you really want to occupy a position in the kingdom's power circle?"

"I really don't want to!" Roger replied without hesitation: "If you really want to reward me, Your Majesty, it would be more realistic to give some gold coins. Gold coins are the most important thing to me. It’s good to go back to the territory and spend a few days of happy life!”

"Hey, it's really a pity that you are such a war genius and don't go into military affairs." Alonso III expressed regret at Roger's refusal of the appointment of the Minister of Military Affairs, but there was a trace of relief on his face.

However, Alonso III is a monarch after all, so he quickly controlled his emotions and said lightly: "Since you don't want to be Minister of Military Affairs, I can't force you. In order to commend your achievements, just like you said you hope As you said, reward another [-] gold coins!"

This is what Roger really wanted, so he immediately expressed his gratitude with a smile on his face: "Thank you, Your Majesty, this is my favorite reward!"

Alonso III stared at Roger for a few seconds, convinced that he was not pretending to be so happy, and then smiled lightly: "It's best if you like these rewards, but you don't want to be Minister of Military Affairs, what a kingdom!" Loss."

"Your Majesty, there will be someone more suitable than me." Roger was very sure of Alonso III's intentions, and then said tentatively: "I have been away from the territory for a long time, if there is nothing else, I think I will Set off to go back within a couple of days."

"Going back so soon? I still want you to stay in Mandos City for a few more days." Alonso III pretended to be reluctant, but quickly waved his hand and said: "Okay, The territory can't be without a lord for a long time, you can leave whenever you want, and you don't have to come here to say goodbye to me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Roger politely thanked the king, and then left the palace under the leadership of the palace guards.

As soon as he walked out of the palace, Roger let out a long sigh of relief, only feeling that the clothes on his back were drenched in cold sweat.He can be [-]% sure that the appointment of Alonso III's so-called Minister of Military Affairs is definitely a temptation.As for why the king wanted to test himself, the answer is also very simple.Although Roger didn't know much about history, he still knew the word "Great Master".

The situation in Thorn Kingdom is very different from before.The original situation where the three strengths stood at the same time was broken with the downfall of Vettel and the destruction of the Barton family.In the current kingdom, only the Hamilton family is thriving, and noble ministers from all over the country have turned to the Duke of Hamilton. Such a situation is definitely not what Alonso III hoped for.

Although the faction that had the closest relationship with Alonso III before was the faction of the Duke, but in political struggles there will never be permanent enemies or permanent allies.The situation where the Duke of Hamilton's family dominates is absolutely intolerable to the king. Judging from today's situation, Alonso III can no longer sit still, and will soon take action against the Duke of Hamilton.

Testing Roger was suspected to be part of the operation today.After all, in the eyes of everyone in the kingdom, Roger is definitely Duke Hamilton's man.Roger believed that if he had foolishly accepted the post of Minister of War, and happily went up to it, it would not be long before he would be the victim of a political struggle.At that time, not only will the title be deprived, the territory will be taken back, and even life will be threatened.

Although Roger could use the power of the castle hub to fight the Thorne Kingdom to the end, but he didn't intend to do so.The Bethorn Kingdom is currently a little weak, but the emaciated camels are bigger than horses. It is really hard to say who will win and who will win in a real fight.Even if Roger has the upper hand, killing all the way to occupy the city of Mandos, and even becoming the new king of Thorne, there is nothing to be happy about.At most, he still enjoys life as he did in Kent Town, without any change due to the increase in power.Since that's the way it is, why not just avoid the fight in the first place and enjoy life in Kent Town?That can avoid a lot of danger, can't it?

On the way back to the Dragon's Nest Hotel, Roger suddenly thought of the Duke of Hamilton.Speaking of which, Roger is just an earl, and his territory is also in the fringe area of ​​the kingdom. He has no status in the power circle of the kingdom, so he is still suspected by Alonso III.The Duke of Hamilton was originally in a high position, and now he has received the support of a large number of nobles, and his influence in the kingdom has become even greater. The king must be more guarded against him.This made Roger hesitate, should he go to the Duke's mansion to remind the Duke, after all, he has such a close relationship with his daughter, and the Duke of Hamilton is also his cheap father-in-law.

But after thinking about it again, Roger went straight back to the hotel.He was sure that his every move must have been monitored. If he went to the Duke's mansion as soon as he came out of the palace, it would definitely make the kingdom more afraid of Duke Hamilton.

Fortunately, it was not difficult for Roger, so Anna quietly came to the Dragon's Nest Hotel that night.After passionately making out with Roger, Anna stretched comfortably in Roger's arms and said, "Ah, I've been so busy these days, I still can really relax here with you."

Roger was thinking about what to say to Anna, so he seized this opportunity and deliberately asked, "I haven't seen you these days, what are you up to?"

"Aren't you helping father with official duties?" Anna would not hide from Roger, and immediately replied honestly: "The Barton family has disappeared from the kingdom. The nobles have come to express their loyalty to father. These days I They are all busy!"

"Anna." Roger's big hand gently swayed on Anna's smooth skin, until the duchess's daughter's breathing gradually became short of breath, he said tentatively: "You don't think the current situation of the Duke of Hamilton, uh... ...Is it a little dangerous?"