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"I don't think my performance last time should disgust you so much, right?"

"..."

This is indeed true.

Although they were enemies, Ian's performance last time did win a little favor from Boudica.

This made her restrain her attitude a little.

"So what do you want from me? To inform me when I will be executed by you?"

"No." Ian smiled and shook his head, "I'm here to tell you good news."

"From today on - you are free again."

"What?" Boudica couldn't believe what she heard. "Seneca, what do you mean?"

"Let you go." Ian responded very calmly, "And let you go now."

"Are you serious?" Boudica demanded.

"Of course I'm serious." Ian invited the Queen of Britannia in front of him, "Come on, I'll take you out of the city."

"..."

Although she felt something was amiss, Boudica did not say much.

She knew she needed a chance to make these Romans regret their actions.

[The plan you proposed to Nero has officially begun. 】

[According to the agreement, you let Boudica go.]

[The anger in the heart of the Queen of Britannia did not diminish at all.]

[She used her fame to gather the remaining Britannian soldiers near the city of Verulamia and some Britannians who were willing to revolt.]

[In less than half a month, Boudica once again arrived at Verulamia.]

You are somewhat surprised at her appeal among the Britannians.

[But at the same time, you feel sorry for her judgment being clouded by anger.]

[This is a defeated army. How could they possibly be able to fight against the elite Roman infantry that had defeated them before? ]

[Without any surprise, Boudica was defeated by Nero again. ]

In prison.

"Queen Boudica, we meet again - I didn't expect you to come back with your troops."

"..."

Boudica didn't answer, but Ian had expected this.

"You seem very unconvinced."

"Of course, I was just careless this time. If I had been well prepared, I would never have lost to you!"

"That's fine."

Ian untied the rope for Boudica once again.

"Go ahead—go and prepare for what you want to do."

"But your majesty will surely crush it again."

[Boudica left again.]

[Having learned from the previous experience, she chose to temporarily withdraw to her own sphere of influence this time. ]

[She recruited warriors in Britannia and began to train them actively.]

[After being defeated twice, she vowed to complete her revenge! ]

【However--】

[Boudica overestimated Britannia and underestimated Rome. ]

[She is training her warriors, and you are also making the necessary preparations, and you are doing more and better than her.]

[This is the suppression of Rome's military strength. ]

[The gap that continued to accumulate caused Boudica to be defeated by the Roman army once again. ]

[She was captured by you once again.]

Inside the prison.

"We meet again, Queen Boudica."

"I am impressed by your warriors, but unfortunately, they seem to be no match for the Roman army."

"That's not the case!"

Boudica refuted Ian's assessment.

"It was you Romans who took over too much land that didn't belong to you, which led to this failure!"

"Queen Boudica, you think the problem is the difference in numbers, right?"

"of course!"

"I understand - go away, I will catch you again in half a month." Ian remained neither humble nor submissive.

"This is just a one-time thing. No Roman soldier would use it."

[You let Boudica go again. ]

[Considering the three previous failures, she was obviously much more cautious this time. 】

[She was on high alert, preparing for her next counterattack, fearing that something might go wrong in the process.]

【But what Boudica didn't know is that this is exactly what you want to see. 】

[Complete caution and absolute vigilance will eventually turn into endless internal pressure.]

Boudica unintentionally oppressed her own people.

[Taking advantage of this opportunity, you sent people to spread the news that the queen was planning to fight a bloody war with Rome in Britannia.]

[Under high pressure, this information quickly turned into a terrifying rumor that Boudica wanted to bet all of Britannia on this one blow.]

[On this basis, you further added the news that offering Boudica would save them from the war. ]

[For the people of Britannia, who have been defeated again and again, this is like a blessing from heaven.]

[As expected, a rebellion broke out within Britannia.]

[It's not even half the agreed time yet, and you've captured Boudica again.]

"It's earlier than expected."

Ian looked at Boudica, who was so familiar to him, and his tone was neither arrogant nor humble.

"Queen Boudica, I did it."

"..."

Boudica turned away.

She had imagined many ways of losing, and dreamed of the day when she would win.

But she never expected that the people of Britannia, who were supposed to be her solid support, would betray her at this time.

Ian saw through this and quickly continued;

"It must be hard to feel betrayed. Your Majesty and I have experienced this before, so I completely understand what you are thinking now."

"No, you don't understand!"

Boudica refuted Ian's words.

"They...are just afraid that I'm not capable enough to save Britannia. This is different from your despicable actions!"

"I can understand why they would do something like this!"

"..."

Ian was silent for a moment, then responded with a smile.

"Queen Boudica, you really love your people - even at times like this, you still want to defend them."

"Britannia is extremely lucky to have such a commander."

"Are you praising yourself and the tyrant in disguise?"

Boudica stared at the man in front of her.

"It just makes me feel sick."

"No, there is no need for me to praise her majesty." Ian said, "Her greatness does not need my praise at all. Everyone in Rome has known about it for a long time."

"but--"

The man looked at Boudica in front of him.

"You still seem unconvinced."

"Of course!" Boudica said without hesitation, "What does this victory have to do with her?"

"I understand."

Ian untied the rope for Boudica, then took out a bag of gold coins and put it in her hand.

"In that case, go and prepare the weapons you want. His Majesty will fight you one-on-one."

"Are you serious?"

"Of course I mean it—Romans never break their promises."

[Boudica once again began preparations.]

[This was the most hopeful time for her - after all, this was a one-on-one duel, and she didn't have to worry about all kinds of irrelevant things.]

[Boudica prepared a sharp sword, a solid shield, and strong armor. ]

[Even if she is betrayed by the people of Britannia, she is willing to fight for this land once again.]

[She prayed to the goddess Andrast, hoping to receive her blessing.]

【Everything is ready, Boudica begins the duel with Nero. 】

【However--】

[The Queen of Britannia soon realized that the situation was completely different from what she had imagined.]

[Nero was not the kind of emperor who would only run away. Her swordsmanship was no less impressive than that of the elite Roman soldiers, not to mention her almost miraculous power to control fire.]

[“Burn! Primal Fire (Aestus estus)!”]

[As the vast flames flew across the duel field, Boudica suffered her fifth defeat.]

【This time, Nero won the victory alone. 】

[Boudica's strong will began to gradually disintegrate. ]

You realize it's time.

"Queen Boudica."

Ian looked at Boudica in the cell, his tone still humble.

"These failures should be enough to prove how powerful Rome is under your Majesty's rule, right?"

"Your Majesty, she has extremely outstanding talents - this is why the citizens of Rome chose to follow her. I think you should understand it now, right?"

"..."

Boudica wanted to refute Ian's words, but she didn't know where to start.

Because the situation was exactly as Ian said, Nero, who represented Rome, completely crushed himself, who represented Britannia, in every aspect.

Is it possible... that all this is destined?

Boudica looked up, but didn't know what to say, but at this moment, she saw an unexpected scene.

Ian suddenly covered his chest tightly, and then knelt on the ground.