Please Be A Traitor

Please Be a Traitor
Vol. 13: I Didn’t Mean to Seduce You
Chapter 67.1

Karpel opened his mouth instead, as I hesitated and couldn’t say anything.

“To stop them, we should gather soldiers from neighboring territories. However, each neighboring territory has 100 soldiers.”

“But they draft when a war breaks out.”

“Yes. But what money are you going to use for that? Portal construction is not something to take a break from. The sorcerers should continue to be deployed until the magic square is completed.”

“……”

“If you stop the construction, you have to start making it all over again, so you can never withdraw your funds. It’s a simple example, but everything in Krenberia is interconnected. My uncle made it happen that way.”

Karpel used the money for conscription as an example, but as I stared at Karpel’s hand, another problem occurred to me.

Krenberia has a large land area and a low population density in its towns and villages.

In fact, because of the low population density and the fact that it borders three countries, it sent a large number of defensive troops to the border.

There is no manpower, even if there is money.

“What the hell are you thinking this time?”

“So, why is the Emperor pursuing Krenberia? Isn’t he looking for power?”

“It would be more advantageous for him to request Krenberia’s tribute to the imperial family than to use his hands to hold Krenberia’s ankles in this manner…… But why am I telling you this?”

“Well, what’s wrong with that? So, what exactly is the Emperor’s true intention? Is he having fun with Krenberia?”

“……possibly.”

The emperor did not pay much attention to the crumbling Krenberia in the novel. It was Karpel who intercepted it while the crown prince was working hard to save Krenberia.

So I didn’t think the emperor would go after Krenberia at first.

In any case, it was a question that could not be answered here.

Karpel would have reached a conclusion sooner if it were that simple.

“Anyway, you’re not going to stand in my way, are you? Then I’ll go to Elysium with a relaxed mind.”

Karpel frowned.

‘Look at that frown……’

If that was a face he made when he had something he was really worried about, it was clear that there was a problem with his facial expression algorithm.

“If it doesn’t bother you anymore, Karpel, don’t make such a hateful face. You cause me to hurt.”

I tried my hardest to make the cutest expression possible, but Karpel turned his head away.

Tsk, unlike my dad, this doesn’t work.

Nonetheless, Karpel spoke in a soft tone.

“Simply feed them from here. Why do you insist on going?”

“To establish a trusting relationship. When I return, I’ll buy some souvenirs.”

Karpel’s head returned to me as if my response was ridiculous.

Looking into his eyes, he appeared dissatisfied, but his expression was more relaxed than it had been.

‘Was that his expression when he had something he despised?’

Karpel’s gaze was fixed on me, as if he was thinking about something. Then he asked me straightforwardly.

“When are you leaving?”