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Vol 05 Chapter 175-2: Unequal Treaty

「Alexios-dono, Melia-dono, I called you here to discuss your rewards for the successful defense of Lezado.」

「Huh…」

「It was nothing significant.」

Alexios had a disinterested look on his face. Melia, on the other hand, seemed pleased.

「Actually, I would like to welcome you both as generals of our country.」

「Thank you very much!!」

「I decline.」

The former response was from Melia, and the latter from Alexios.

Are you two really a harmonious couple? Maybe you actually do not get along?

Then, Melia stood up.

「Your Majesty, could you wait a moment? Just five minutes, please.」

「…I don’t mind.」

With that, Melia practically dragged Alexios out of the room.

Through the door, I could hear their conversation.

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「Hey, why did you refuse?」

「Because what’s important to me is you and our son…」

「Then get a stable job.」

「But I’m running a farm…」

「It’s in the red. Don’t you realize you have no business acumen?」

「Well, no… it’s part of the plan… it will be profitable soon…」

「You said that two