My family runs an adventurer's guild.

In addition, religion is also an important cause or pretext for the outbreak of war.

With social progress and the development of civilization, "ideology" has become a new justification for war.

In short, war has never ceased since the emergence of human civilization on Earth. War and civilization have always been interdependent; war both catalyzes and promotes the development and progress of civilization, while constantly threatening its own survival.

Similarly, war is an important part of culture, and literary works describing various wars have been a mainstream form of literature in various countries throughout history. With the advent of the computer age, war has also become a significant source of material for computer games: summarizing war, appreciating war, admiring war, praising war, and criticizing war are always among the most popular topics of conversation among netizens worldwide.

Despite the brutality of war, it is only under the pressure of intense conflict that people can accelerate their communication and progress.

Wars between primitive tribes in ancient times promoted the integration of ethnic groups and the formation of states; while the millennia-long confrontation between agricultural and nomadic peoples is one of the main themes of human civilization and the direct cause of successive great migrations.

Brutal wars are always accompanied by social innovation. Without war, humanity would likely still be living in ignorance—the collapse of the Hittite Empire led to the spread of iron tools throughout the world, while the Battle of Talas introduced papermaking to the West. The large-scale invasions by Western powers in modern times forced Eastern countries, whose doors had been forced open, to painfully abandon their old ways and embark on a difficult transformation for survival, fully embracing democracy and science.

—War is like childbirth, a series of labor pains in the long river of history that bring forth healthy babies who then slowly mature.

It is precisely because of countless violent wars that people have gradually become more restrained, and peace and development have become a consensus.

Conversely, the more backward and ignorant an era is, the more people prefer to communicate through war and swords. Therefore, for the rulers of ancient countries, war was like the Olympics; whether you liked it or not, it would happen every few years.

Before peace and development become the main themes of the world, all countries have to go through a period of martial era where fighting and killing happen every few days.

Any civilized nation must withstand the test of frequent wars in order to be qualified to survive in this cruel world.

This not only requires the rulers to be physically robust enough to withstand bloodshed, but also requires their treasuries to be able to sustain the burning of money...

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On the southeast side of Jinlong Peninsula lies the royal capital, Qianfan Port.

The undulating Longhou Volcano has a breach here, forming a natural sheltered harbor.

The streams and rivers that meander down from the foothills provide this harbor with abundant fresh water.

The eruptions of Longhou Volcano, which occasionally spew out volcanic ash, make the surrounding land exceptionally fertile.

Therefore, hundreds of years ago, the first colonists who crossed the ocean from the Old World to the New World established colonial settlements here. What started as small villages with only a few dozen people grew into towns with hundreds of inhabitants, and finally became bustling metropolises.

After hundreds of years of development, the capital of the Golden Dragon Kingdom, Thousand Sails Port, now has a population of 300,000.

On modern Earth, this number would probably only qualify as an ordinary small city. But in this world, Thousand Sails Harbor, with a population of 300,000, is the most populous and economically prosperous metropolis in the entire New World. It is known as the "Pearl of the New World."

Sulfur and stone from Dragonroar Volcano, grains and wines from the Meadow Plains on the north side of the peninsula, furs, herbs and exotic animals from the Western Wilderness, handicrafts and magical items from the Old World, and seafood from the Mermaid Islands—all these converge here, creating a feast of wealth. It is the economic engine of the entire Golden Dragon Kingdom and, of course, the core of power in this country.

Late at night, as Phil and Tony rode on the backs of hamsters towards Thousand Sails Harbor, the royal banquet hall was ablaze with lights. To celebrate His Majesty King Alaric's triumphant return from his campaign against the Green Forest Kingdom, the palace was hosting a grand victory banquet and ball, inviting hundreds of nobles, officials, and dignitaries with their families. The scene was one of dazzling lights, elegant attire, and opulent atmosphere!

However, while the dragon princes and princesses of the Ingram royal family, in their human forms, were feasting and enjoying the music and dance in the brightly lit banquet hall, indulging in fine wines and delicacies and receiving flattery and praise from the crowd, His Majesty Alaric-Ingram, the founding monarch of the Golden Dragon Kingdom, the symbol of the highest power in the New World, known as the "Builder," had no interest in the banquet or even in celebrating his latest victory.

While Her Majesty the Queen and the princes and princesses were enjoying a pleasant banquet, His Majesty King Alaric made a brief appearance in the hall before turning back to his study to listen to his finance minister detail his recent financial situation, or rather, his debt situation.

"...Your Majesty, all regular taxes for this year have been collected, including those for the next three months, which have also been pre-collected by tax collectors. Agricultural tax, commercial tax, dock tax of the capital Thousand Sails Port, inheritance tax, and coastal salt fields are the main components of your income. Of this year's fiscal revenue, the four native provinces of the Golden Dragon Peninsula paid 4,954,000 gold coins, while the seven border provinces in the western wilderness only paid 125,000 gold coins. Then there are some miscellaneous in-kind taxes and tributes, which, after being converted into gold coins, total 5,500,000 gold coins."

In addition, the rent from the royal estate and the profits from the royal mines can bring you 1.5 million gold coins, which will go into your private treasury..."

—The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his usual calm and composed tone, announced a figure that seemed quite good.

At first glance, the Dragon King doesn't engage in any production, yet he earns seven million gold coins every year, making him a top-tier rich, handsome, and successful man.

Despite having such a huge income, why does His Majesty the Dragon King Alaric still look so grim?

The answer is simple: His Majesty the Dragon King's expenses are far greater!

Chapter 246, The Dragon King's Household Account Book (Part 2)

"...Next is the expenditure section. Last year, you used your private property to pay off all the old debts owed to the Church of the Goddess of Wealth, so you will not have to pay interest on the debts for the time being this year. Since you granted fiefdoms to the three princesses and two princes this spring, with local finances responsible for their livelihoods, and the number of celebrations and banquets has also been reduced, court expenses have been somewhat reduced since the second half of the year."

Including you and Her Majesty the Queen, the entire palace in the capital, plus the various palaces and hunting grounds, only spent about 1.25 million gold coins this year. One-fifth of that was the salary of the maids and servants, and more than one-third was the food expenses of the royal family members—you have to eat at least three whole roasted cows every time you return from a flight, or share a whole roasted whale with Her Majesty the Queen. Oils and potions for maintaining dragon scales are also among the major expenses.

In addition, Her Majesty the Queen has an extra 150,000 gold coins as pocket money, which she uses for dressing up, buying new clothes and jewelry, and so on.

Then, although the princesses and princes have left the palace, each dragon still needs to withdraw 40,000 gold coins as pocket money per year from you. Thus, the total palace expenses amount to 1.6 million gold coins.

Next, the Royal Guard and the Capital Garrison, who will serve you, number 2,355 on the roster. Their salaries, combat allowances, pensions, and necessary maintenance costs—such as replacing armor, swords, wands, and horses, and repairing barracks and fortresses—totaled 755,000 gold coins. Because the Royal Guard hasn't fought much this year, the expenses are relatively small compared to previous years.

The thirty-one mages of the Royal Mage Order, along with their apprentices and guards, receive an annual personal allowance and research funding of 720,000 gold coins.

The capital's naval fleet, directly under the royal family, has a roster of 1,174 personnel and 22 ships of various sizes. The total cost for this year, including ship maintenance, salaries for seafarers and garrison mages, port dredging, maintenance of lighthouses and docks, and ship upgrades, is 377,000 gold coins. This year's naval budget is slightly higher because a cruiser ran aground and sank during a patrol, necessitating the purchase of a new ship.

The Western Wilderness Border Guard, directly under the Royal Family, has 2,082 men on its roster. Because it suppressed three rebellions and experienced nine border conflicts this year, after deducting the supplies and funds they 'raised' themselves in the various provinces of the Western Wilderness, it still needs a subsidy of 900,000 gold coins from the Central Government this year.

The government agencies serving you have a total of 423 civil servants on the roster, including ministers and envoys stationed abroad, with total salaries, benefits, and office expenses of 463,000 gold coins; routine sponsorships of 200,000 gold coins allocated to the Thousand Sails City Magic Academy and Thousand Sails City University; routine central subsidies of 200,000 gold coins allocated to the Adventurers' Guild; and 258,000 gold coins for the maintenance and repair of the domestic road network.

Fortification repairs at various fortresses: 350,000 gold coins; procurement and stockpiling of grain and other strategic materials: 475,000 gold coins; special relief funds allocated to war-torn and disaster-stricken areas: 263,000 gold coins; routine rewards bestowed upon barbarian tribes that have submitted to our country: 125,000 gold coins; routine donations to the major temples and churches: 250,000 gold coins; subsidies for land reclamation for border migrants in the western wilderness: 250,000 gold coins. Other miscellaneous expenses: approximately 44,000 gold coins.

In conclusion, barring any serious unforeseen events in the coming months, this year's deficit should be kept below 100,000 gold coins. Borrowing this amount from Her Highness the Lady of Wealth's church shouldn't be difficult. Of course, Your Majesty, you may also use your personal wealth from the private treasury to cover this year's national deficit, as you did last year…”

The finance minister seemed quite satisfied with the deficit of less than 100,000 this year and recommended his temple's loan business to His Majesty Alaric the Dragon King—like most financial experts in the world, he was a believer in the goddess of wealth.

However, His Majesty King Alaric was not satisfied. "...Let's forget about loans! Last time, after I slept for thirty years, I woke up to find that my Minister of Finance—not you, but your predecessor's predecessor's predecessor's predecessor—borrowed tens of thousands of gold coins due to a fiscal deficit one year. The following year, he still couldn't pay it back, and after decades of compounding interest and borrowing new money to repay old debts, the debt had ballooned to ten million! The moment I opened my eyes, I saw him holding a stack of IOUs, crying and begging me to reimburse him. I almost fainted from fright..."

"...Your Majesty, I am deeply apprehensive and would never dare to disturb you in this way. However, moderate debt stimulus is absolutely beneficial to the national economy and the people's livelihood."

"...In short, I think it's best not to go into debt." The Dragon King waved his hand. "...Another deficit this year? I have to use my own savings to fill the hole again? Damn it, I already dug out my life savings last year! How come I'm in debt again this year? When will we have a fiscal surplus?"

—For rulers, the most painful thing in the world is using their private funds for official business!

What's even more painful is that this kind of thing—using personal funds for official business—wasn't just a one-time occurrence; it had to be done again!

"...Forgive my bluntness, Your Majesty, but even if there is a surplus in the national treasury, you will immediately deposit the surplus funds into your own private coffers. Therefore, in our country's annual financial reports, there are always only two states: fiscal balance and fiscal deficit..."

The Finance Minister calmly replied, "...Your Majesty, there's really no need for you to be upset. Compared to the rest of the world, our country's financial situation is already quite healthy! Whether in the New World or the Old World, it's normal for any monarch to have deficits in their books. For example, our northern Lighthouse Federation has gone bankrupt eight times in the past twenty years!"

In a world where financial instruments are not well-developed or financial scams are not sophisticated enough, governments are quite pragmatic. When their fiscal revenue in a given year is insufficient to cover debt interest payments, they will automatically declare bankruptcy instead of recklessly printing money and engaging in quantitative easing.

Of course, under a precious metal standard, governments cannot recklessly print money. Because once your banknotes cannot be redeemed for gold coins, they immediately become worthless… The loss of credibility and the inability to convert paper into gold are minor issues compared to the more serious consequences. What's more frightening is that citizens holding too much money might, in order to recoup their losses and seek revenge, begin preparing for rebellion!

"...So that's why the Lighthouse Federation has had thirteen presidents in twenty years! Isn't it all just to play the game of debt repayment after death?"

His Majesty the Dragon King Alaric curled his lip—in this world, the temple of the Goddess of Wealth is the largest and most reliable bank, because the gods' gold coins are not so easy to borrow, and bastards who refuse to pay their debts will be punished by the gods.

However, the Lighthouse Federation, located north of the Golden Dragon Kingdom, under the pressure of year-after-year financial crises, actually came up with a strange solution: every few years, a president would be sacrificed to receive divine punishment, and the next government could happily borrow money again.

Even the Goddess of Wealth is helpless when faced with such a stubborn person!

Using divine punishment too much will also waste divine power!

Of course, although the Beacon Federation successfully reneges on its debts by sacrificing the president, it has also completely ruined its reputation, making it increasingly difficult to borrow money in the future.

"...Moreover, the Lighthouse Federation suffered from years of civil war, which led to its financial depletion and mounting debts. In the end, it went bankrupt time and time again, completely squandering its reputation and credibility... But my country, even if it can't be called a peaceful and prosperous era, is at least relatively stable! I'm not the kind of dragon who is particularly extravagant or warlike, so why do I always feel like I'm short of money?" His Majesty the Dragon King said with great frustration.

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Before establishing his kingdom in the New World, the golden dragon Alaric slept amidst piles of treasure every day and never had to worry about money.

Although Alaric, as a golden dragon of the Lawful Good alignment, cannot plunder and pillage like evil dragons, conversely, precisely because he is the noblest good dragon, even if he does not plunder and pillage, there will be sensible kings and lords who will regularly offer him large sums of treasure and coins.

As for making money while "fighting evil," that's a basic skill that almost every benevolent dragon is proficient in.

However, ever since Alaric brought his wife and children to the New World, conquered a fertile and bountiful land, and established the Golden Dragon Kingdom, he gradually felt that he was getting poorer—taxes did increase year by year, but the deficit was getting bigger and bigger.

Although he and his wife had a large sum of private money that did not belong to the national treasury, the huge hole in the national treasury that could never be plugged still gave the Dragon King a splitting headache—who would have thought that he, the supreme overlord of the New World, would have such a clean national treasury!

In fact, in Alaric's view, compared to the ancient kingdoms of the Old Continent, surrounded by powerful enemies and constantly struggling in the flames of war, the Golden Dragon Kingdom's surrounding environment was already quite favorable. The vast ocean to the east acted as a broad buffer, preventing the major powers of the Old Continent from reaching out. Although the Lighthouse Federation in the north was large in size, it was plagued by internal strife and could not pose a military threat to the Golden Dragon Kingdom. The elves of the Green Forest Kingdom in the south, although possessing the best forest guerrilla forces, had a total population of only two hundred thousand, a fatal weakness that the elves could not overcome.

As for the savage tribes and various monsters in the western wilderness, they are indeed ferocious and barbaric, having fought the kingdom for many years and causing countless sacrifices to the border settlers. But even in the wildest imagination, no one believes that they could break down the great cliffs and rush into the heart of the Golden Dragon Peninsula.

—A warm and fertile land, a considerable population of three million, and abundant forest resources and gold and silver mines, yet with the formidable fighting power of the dragon race, they only maintain a standing army of less than six thousand and a very small fleet…

But why, why is my national treasury always so clean and slippery, and why can't I accumulate any lovely little money?

"...Therefore, most of the kings in the Old World who are busy fighting wars and building palaces all day long are now heavily indebted, or even insolvent, while Your Majesty only has a deficit on the bills and is far from financial collapse!"

The Chancellor of the Exchequer replied calmly, "...Please believe me, Your Majesty, your bill is by no means terrible. Most kings of the Old World would weep with joy if they knew their annual budget deficit was kept below 100,000 gold coins..."

—In the late Middle Ages, with the development of commerce and the emergence of early capitalism, feudal nobles who relied on manor lands for their livelihood began to face the problem of not having enough money: with the improvement of productivity and the increase of social wealth, there were more and more wealthy merchants and nouveau riche. Although the output of their manors did not decrease, the consumption standards of the entire upper class increased significantly.

In the era of castles and knights, when commerce and trade were underdeveloped, a nobleman only needed a rough but sturdy castle, a few tall horses, and one or more sets of decent armor and robes to be considered respectable. Even seemingly delicate noblewomen only wore slightly finer woolen or linen clothes, and a piece of jewelry or a good set of clothes could be passed down for decades through generations.

However, with the passage of time and the rise of commercialized cities, the above standards became outdated. The upper-class citizens who became wealthy through trade built luxurious villas with gardens and fountains, ornate carvings and paintings, and filled their rooms with decorations—portraits, murals, tapestries, chandeliers, mirrors, tea sets, statues and reliefs, and even the furniture was decorated with gold and silver jewels.

At the dining tables of the upper class, only silver cutlery, plates, and bowls were considered proper. Ladies and young ladies wore garments made of the finest materials—gold thread, silk, otter and silver fox fur—adorned with pearls and gold and silver ornaments, sometimes even imbued with a magical sheen. Their dressing tables and drawers were overflowing with exquisite jewelry inlaid with pearls, amber, and gemstones.

(Looking at the lavish scenes in "Marie Antoinette" and "Versailles," you can see how expensive the lives of modern nobles were. In comparison, how frugal the "orthodox" European medieval feudal lords and nobles in "Game of Thrones" were!)

It is conceivable that with the surge in consumption levels in the upper class, along with the competition and flaunting of wealth, the feudal lords and nobles in the countryside had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow suit, otherwise they would be forced to leave the social circle of the upper class because they could not afford the necessary social activities.

Over time, because making a living from farming was no match for the wealth generated by overseas trade, they became increasingly unable to make ends meet and eventually accumulated huge debts.

As the highest leaders of the feudal aristocracy, monarchs of various countries, whether to display the wealth and prestige of their royal families or simply to indulge in pleasure, were inevitably drawn into this game of ostentatious wealth, whether willingly or unwillingly. Regular taxes and levies could no longer satisfy the monarchs' unrestrained pursuit of luxury and extravagance, while the costly wars between nations never ceased, resulting in ever-increasing deficits and deficits.

In order to replenish their coffers when they were empty during their campaigns, kings with tight finances had to turn to bankers and borrow large sums of money to cover various public and private expenses. Then, the hard-earned money was poured into endless wars—if the war was won, the plundered wealth was used to pay off the debts; if the war was lost, even more money was borrowed to start the next war.

However, due to the stingy nature of dragons or some kind of intuition, His Majesty the Dragon King Alaric was instinctively reluctant to live a life of extravagance through loans.

Chapter 247, The Dragon King's Household Account Book (Part 2)

"...By the way, what about the nineteen Pokémon I caught this time? They should fetch a good price, right?"

His Majesty the Dragon King Alaric suddenly remembered his latest spoils of war, "...aren't their assets enough to cover this year's deficit?"

"...Now there are only seventeen left, Your Majesty. One elven prisoner was too badly wounded and died shortly after being captured, and another elven prisoner committed suicide when we weren't looking. Moreover, among the elven prisoners you recently captured, there are no nobles, chieftains, priests, mages or other high-society figures; they are just ordinary border villagers, and their families cannot afford to pay the ransom."

The Chancellor of the Exchequer replied slowly, "...So, if we want to cash in, we can only put them on the slave market to sell."

"...So, how much can these elves fetch in the slave market?" asked Alaric, the Golden Dragon King, tapping the table.

—Although he is a golden dragon of the Lawful Good alignment, His Majesty King Alaric has no aversion or resistance to the slave trade, but regards it as a very normal thing: According to the mainstream theory of this world, intellectuals from various countries believe that there are always some intelligent beings in the world who are born lacking the ability to manage themselves, or who have committed serious sins and are only fit to be slaves to reduce the burden on society...

Of course, most people probably didn't think that much when buying, selling, or using slaves; it was no different from buying horses or cattle.

After all, it's understandable for white people to have sympathy for black slaves, but to expect cats to have sympathy for goblin slaves is just too absurd.

"...As a luxury item, the market for elven slaves fluctuates greatly—after all, they are basically unusable as laborers, only good for warming beds, and require careful training before they can be used safely. Your seventeen elven slaves were just captured; they are unruly, raw slaves rather than docile, trained slaves, so the price must be significantly discounted. Based on my experience, I estimate they can sell for between 50,000 and 70,000 gold coins."

"But Your Majesty, this expedition against the elves is not a solitary adventure undertaken by you alone. You have also brought Her Majesty the Queen, two princes, three princesses, and nine loyal dragon nobles—they are all waiting to share in the spoils!"

The Chancellor of the Exchequer replied, "...I wonder if His Majesty has discussed the distribution plan with them after his triumphant return? Perhaps someone would prefer to have a female elven slave serve them rather than sell the elven captives for money?"

"...Oh, I almost forgot that this money has to be split equally...so the final profit will probably be less than ten thousand, damn it!"

His Majesty Alaric grew increasingly distressed, his jaw trembling nervously. "...How about I rest for a few days and then go and rob again?"

"...Your Majesty, please don't joke! This time, it was the elven radicals who first harassed our Cold Harbor Town. Your counterattack can be considered punishment or retaliation, and even the God of Justice cannot find fault with it. But if you go to the elves to raid their grazing lands just to make money, then that is an evil act!"

The Chancellor's expression immediately turned serious. "...If you're unlucky, this could even cause your morality to shift! Although as a follower of the Lady of Wealth, I don't mind serving any monarch of the Order faction, it seems too much of a waste for you to sacrifice your reputation and image and fall into evil for such a small amount of money."

"...Ah, that's right, I was just saying it offhand. Sigh, if I had known it would turn out like this, I should have gone and robbed a big city this time."

His Majesty Alaric sighed, but he also knew that this complaint was utterly pointless—what large cities in the Kingdom of Green Forest were there to plunder?

Because of its long-standing policy of elven supremacy, which excluded and oppressed immigrants of other races, and coupled with the elves' historically low birth rate, the Green Forest Kingdom's population naturally stagnated. Furthermore, the elves loved the forest and resisted agriculture and land reclamation. As a result, despite being established longer than the Golden Dragon Kingdom, the Green Forest Kingdom currently has only 200,000 inhabitants—more than the entire population of the capital, Thousand Sails Harbor.

The Green Forest Kingdom's territory on the map is no smaller than that of the Golden Dragon Kingdom. With such a vast and sparsely populated area, it's natural that there wouldn't be any large cities. Even the Green Forest Kingdom's capital, Emerald Castle, has only a mere five or six thousand inhabitants, smaller than Totoro Town.

As for other cities in the Green Forest Kingdom, it's even harder to find ones with a population of over a thousand—most elves live in small settlements of a dozen or so people, scattered throughout the lush forests. From the sky, they are completely obscured by the canopy of trees, making them virtually impossible to spot.

Moreover, the elves are not lambs to the slaughter. Even against dragons, their guardian mages and high priests still possess the strength to fight. Furthermore, the magic arrays the elves have set up in their capital, Emerald Castle, and several other fortresses are specifically designed to counter dragons.

Three hundred years ago, when the Golden Dragon Kingdom was first established, one of King Alaric's brothers was killed by a powerful elf in a battle. His body was skinned and dismembered to make many gleaming golden [Dragonhide Shields] and [Dragon Tooth Swords] to equip the Elf Queen's personal guard.

—After all, they are old rivals who have been fighting and killing each other for three hundred years. Without some trump card, how could they survive?

If the elves of the Green Forest Kingdom were truly so vulnerable under the shadow of the dragon's wings, they wouldn't have been able to maintain their independence until now.

Therefore, even though His Majesty Alaric led a dozen or so dragons to cause trouble this time, he didn't dare to force his way into the elven palace or the great temple—places where there was real profit to be made. He only dared to enter and leave quickly. After entering enemy territory, the dozen or so dragons simply burned down a relatively large village, captured a dozen or so elves who hadn't escaped, and hurriedly spread their wings and fled before the elven counterattack forces arrived.

—Although it's not that we can't beat them, His Majesty the Dragon King is there to show off and make money, not to risk his life. Why would he risk his life for no reason?

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"...Alright! This year's national treasury deficit will be covered by funds from my private coffers!"

After much thought, the Dragon King still couldn't come up with a way to make money, and unwilling to take on the burden of high-interest loans with compounding interest, he had no choice but to reluctantly withdraw money from his own pocket once again—what a painful experience for a wise dragon with a naturally greedy nature!

"...Thank you for your understanding and dedication to the country, Your Majesty," the Chancellor of the Exchequer said with a slight bow, offering this flattery.

"...If you really want to thank me, then find a way to make sure I don't have to endure this pain next year!" His Majesty the Dragon King waved his hand.

"...Actually...Your Majesty, there is indeed good news in this regard recently. If nothing unexpected happens, tax revenue is expected to increase significantly next year, and you should no longer be troubled by the deficit." The finance minister hesitated for a moment before speaking to the monarch he served.

—Although expanding the temple's influence through financial means was his lifelong belief as a follower of the Goddess of Wealth, as a subject of His Majesty the Dragon King, he also had the obligation to relieve the king's worries and enable His Majesty to spend money freely.

If all he could do was trick the king into lending money at exorbitant interest rates, he would have been fired long ago. Moreover, if the kingdom went bankrupt and defaulted on its debts, the temple would suffer heavy losses—the Goddess of Wealth doesn't have an invincible fleet of aircraft carriers to collect debts!

"...My department recently received a report from Totoro Town that mentioned something very interesting."

The Chancellor of the Exchequer said, "...I have found that this may help increase tax revenue and fill the kingdom's financial gap."

"...Totoro Town? You're not talking about the game 'OVERLORD,' are you? It's been a hit for months now!"