Post War

Westian was held captive in Larsson's arms while Voran, who was still lying weak, made his decision. Veus was in charge of the entire situation within the Arannor Kingdom. He summoned everyone who held a position of power in the kingdom, including those who were still alive. When Larsson carried out the bloody massacre, he killed the majority of the ministers.

Veus does not necessarily dismiss today's problems. He sent a letter to the kingdom announcing the victory and attempting to improve relations with the Elaydric Kingdom. Even though he has always been involved in the military, he is not immune to the political situation. As a result, he asked Fasuk to improve their relationship so that the situation could improve.

The victory they had just achieved would be a threat to other kingdoms, and they were now in a very weak position. This war has taken many lives and weakened the kingdom's power. As a result, they needed to strengthen ties with the Elaydric Kingdom while also reducing threats from other kingdoms.

"I hope you can pull it off, Fasuk. If we are unable to establish a relationship with the Elaydric Kingdom. The three kingdoms will pose a threat to us. If we have another war with one of the three kingdoms, we will be at a disadvantage. Right now, all we can do is lay low and digest the territory we just took before moving on and carrying out Your Majesty's wishes."

In an enclosed space, Veus was talking to himself. Larsson was not present because he was guarding two important captives. The Arannor Kingdom's officials began to arrive, and the majority of them were just ordinary officials. They were all from lower-level Noble Families. Larsson's massacre killed the majority of them.

Veus approached the officials calmly. When he met the officials, his expression didn't change in the least. Those who saw him were nervous, and they didn't dare to look Veus in the eyes. After their defeat, the entire situation became uncertain. The officials waited to hear what Veus had to say.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you if you serve our king and devote yourself to the Salauster Kingdom. There is nowhere else for you to go but to serve the kingdom. Now, I'd like to know what you think about the situation that has befallen this kingdom and how you intend to deal with it. "Five chaotic realms, I'm curious about your solution!" Veus noticed every change in the expressions on the officials' faces as he said this.

Several tens of seconds passed in silence. No one dared to speak up or respond to Veus's question. They were all afraid that if they responded, they would be executed right away. Veus, who saw it, took no action and simply stood there quietly watching it.

He already had plans to annihilate the rest of the territory they hadn't conquered. It wouldn't take long for the rest of the territory to be taken over. Right now, he just wanted to put them to the test, and who knows, maybe he'll come up with a simple way to take over the territories.

After a brief moment of silence, one of the officials with a bright face stepped forward and made a sound. "Are you certain you won't kill us if we follow the King's orders? If you can guarantee that, I can make a proposal to take over the territories you desire."

Several officials changed their expressions and wore unattractive faces after the man said that. Veus noticed the facial expressions even though they were only visible for a few seconds. Then he raised his chin, and the soldiers present immediately executed them by beheading them.

All of the officials were stunned and terrified. The room was filled with nervousness, and each of the officials shrank in the air. Anxiety and fear gripped everyone, including the man who had spoken earlier. He had no idea why, after he finished speaking, there was a beheading scene. That action made him nervous, and he no longer dared to make a sound as he had previously.

"You don't have to be afraid in this way. As I previously stated, so long as you obey and serve the Kingdom of Salauster. Your life will remain in its proper place. In the meantime, for those I just executed. They have disobeyed you and have made bad decisions as a result of hearing your words. So, what tips do you have for capturing those territories?" Veus said it with a calm tone that didn't waver in the slightest.

The man swallowed several times, and cold sweat streamed down his back. His face turned pale, and he looked down for a long time before his determination compensated. When he had made up his mind, he looked up and looked at Veus, giving advice that he thought was simple and wouldn't take long.

"So! Sending a strong cultivator to kill the territory leader, then sending troops to calm things down. Furthermore, you're suggesting that they enjoy their position for a while before revoking it once the situation is resolved? Using these two suggestions is sufficient."

Veus not only listened to him, but also carefully considered the man's advice. He would never take her advice for granted and act on it without considering the consequences of what would happen next. He put his mind at ease and carefully considered the man's advice.

After that, he allowed them to stay in the palace and assisted him in controlling and improving the situation in the kingdom. After the meeting with the officials, Veus did not rest. He tallied the casualties on his side as well as the prisoners taken. Despite the fact that he had to wait for Voran's approval. Veus kept planning to expand his military and fill the void left by the war's end.

"How big is this? With a larger area. Whether you like it or not, the military needs to be strengthened and expanded. Bandits will undoubtedly proliferate, and some kingdoms will begin infiltrating border areas. We can expect all of this with the military's expansion. While we strengthen our defenses, we can launch small to large-scale attacks and cleanups in each area, increasing security dramatically. All of this must be reported once His Majesty regains consciousness."