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Vol 09 Chapter 274: The First Pofenia War – Natural Ceasefire II

「Julia… help me… I can’t take this anymore…」

「Aren’t you the King? Don’t whine like that…」

Despite her words, Julia gently stroked my head as I clung to her. Her belly was noticeably round. She was carrying my child.

In about three months, the baby would be born. Just as winter gives way to spring, we’re expecting our little one.

「Honestly, no matter which choice I make, it feels like the wrong one…」

「What’s your opinion on all this, Almus?」

I took a moment to think before responding.

「Well… if we have a plan that ensures victory, I’d lean towards continuing the war. Like Iarl and the others say, Pofenia can’t be trusted. And the benefits we’d gain from a victory would be massive. But if we go for peace… it just feels like we’ll keep repeating the same issues over and over. Personally, I want to stabilize the southern front before we face the Rozel