Digest Region

Voran finally came to his senses a few days after the war ended. He discovered his situation to be the same as when he first arrived. Voran forced a smile as he felt a surge of energy throughout his body. He knew he had survived his crisis and made it to the 2-0 stage as planned.

He didn't expect the situation to turn out this way, though. Furthermore, he noticed a significant increase in ki impurity within his body. In keeping with his conflicted emotions, he considered taking some pills. Unfortunately, he couldn't get out of bed right now and could only rest until his strength returned.

Veus and Larsson were the first to learn that Voran had awakened. They immediately ran into Voran, who had just awoken. Both had equally important news and needed Voran's permission to proceed.

Voran sat on his soft and fluffy bed in his room. Several servants brought him fruit and water. He filled his stomach with fruit as he reflected on everything that had happened. The door to his room opened and two familiar figures rushed in to greet him as his mind wandered far enough and explored all the situations he had been through.

"Fortunately, Your Majesty is sane. His Majesty's condition has left us speechless. May we know what caused His Majesty to impose himself so forcefully that he rendered His Majesty unconscious?" Veus, who had just finished greeting him, immediately inquired about Voran's reckless behavior.

Voran nodded and responded calmly. "It's fine. Nothing to complain about. This is a minor detail. I did push myself to the limit to see how powerful that power was. The effect is quite unpleasant, but you can feel it, can't you? Veus, my strength is equal to yours. Although it will take some time for me to fully integrate this power into my arsenal. "

In contrast to Veus, who is concerned and surprised by Voran's actions. Larsson accepted it, and he came to see Voran not just to check on him. However, it remains to be seen what decision Voran will make regarding Westian and his family, for whom he is currently imprisoned.

"Please accept my apologies, Your Majesty. This may be impolite, and I shouldn't ask at this time. However, due to the urgency of the situation, I had no choice but to ask him now- " Larsson did not say it directly, but paused for a moment after noticing Voran's change. "What are Your Majesty's plans for Westian and his family? Their presence has become a risky factor rife with danger. Will Your Majesty release all of them or let them rot in prison as they are now? "

Voran paid attention to him. He deliberated on his options. When he imprisoned and kept them. There is a chance that if they flee or escape, they will seek vengeance and undo what he did at the time. He couldn't accept it when he thought about it. So he considers other options and considers the risks he is willing to accept if he does.

"Have you made certain that you have won the entire family? If you haven't already done so, it's best to imprison them first. However, if you have captured everything, it makes no difference whether you are old, young, or even a baby. I can give you the authority to execute them all and remove the threat." Voran said it in a weak voice, but it sounded clear.

Larsson smiled as he heard the decision. He had anticipated this, so he arrested the entire Westian family or anyone who had a close relationship with Arannor Westian. He imprisoned them alongside Selek Valaunter and Mival Belloc in the same dungeon. He didn't say much after he learned his job and instead listened to Veus bring up the topic of digesting territories they hadn't yet conquered.

Hearing about the four territories they had yet to conquer made Larsson wonder if fighting could erupt at any time. This is an excellent opportunity to discover the seeds of a strong General. Although he prefers not to be directly involved with the government, he is concerned about the state of the government. He was more interested in getting involved with the kingdom now, especially after seeing that Voran's decision was exactly what he thought.

"So you propose that they keep their position as long as they follow my orders? Meanwhile, for those who refuse, you will take over the place with force. I wholeheartedly agree with your suggestion. With the Kingdom of Salauster's expanding territory, it is undeniable that we require a large amount of talent. Not just in the military, but also in government. However, keep in mind that this is Veus. Defend those who can be loyal to the kingdom, rather than those who are perched in a safe place!"

"Your Majesty, yes. I am confident that those who hold that position will be devoted to the kingdom. We can also screen talent in the region with their assistance. Aside from this issue, I'd like to bring up another that deserves more attention. The Bandits and Lords who control several areas of the territory under our control are becoming more active than usual. As a result, I would like to apply to increase the kingdom's military capacity by absorbing the soldiers we defeated!"

Voran thought it was a good idea. The defeated soldiers were far better trained than the new recruits. Although their loyalty is still questionable. Their abilities are undeniable, and hiring them saves time. "OK, Veus, you can do it," Voran said, looking at him intently. "That's something I'll leave up to you. Oh, and one more thing: put the young talents in the military in high-level positions. We need to do more to cultivate them than this."

"Blood will be their baptism, and they will be baptized on the battlefield. Simply send them to clean up the bandits. Allow them to solve the problem and make them leaders with a steel heart!"

Voran issued the command and adjusted what they said. He didn't think about anything else after the meeting. He began refining the Ki that was surging within his body after the two of them left him. He did it all day, making his body dirty and stinky.