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Vol 05 Chapter 150: The Second Southern Campaign I

「Your Majesty, we pledge our utmost loyalty to you…」

「How insincere.」

Raymond cut off the diplomats from each city who were apologizing to me. Their faces turned pale.

「Well, don’t be so harsh, Raymond. They seem to be remorseful. We’ll forgive them this time.」

「Thank you for your magnanimous decision…」

They all bowed their heads in unison, practically pressing their foreheads to the floor.

Adernians and Kirisians rarely kneel when they apologize. They don’t have a culture of prostration. Their current posture is considered the highest form of apology.

「However, things cannot continue as they were.」

I lowered my voice. The diplomats’ shoulders trembled for a moment.

「From now on, the alliance between each city and myself will continue. However, political interactions between cities are strictly prohibited. Additionally, marriages between residents of different cities must be reported. Furthermore…」

I calmly stated the conditions:

1. From now on, any city that forms an alliance with King Almus will be considered an