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Vol 06 Chapter 179-1: Spider’s Thread I

「Hmm…」

I was gazing at the sea from the former Lezado parliament, now renovated into the new governor’s office. As expected from the Adernian Peninsula’s largest trading port, a considerable number of ships were docked in the harbor despite the recent war.

The ships came loaded with cheap foreign wheat, and luxury goods like silk, cotton, spices, sugar, glassware, goldwork, jewelry, and ceramics. On the other hand, slaves, distilled liquor, and paper were being loaded for export.

「Your Majesty, what has been troubling you since earlier?」

「Can you tell?」

「It’s rare to see Your Majesty looking out at the scenery.」

I shifted my gaze from the sea to Raymond.

「Do you know that the prices in our country have been on the rise recently?」

「…Is that so?」

「Yes. I had Ainz investigate.」

Occasionally, I disguise myself and wander around the capital. Well, in reality, my disguise is seen through, and people say things to me like,

「Your Majesty! Would you