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Vol 09 Chapter 292: Postwar Reconstruction IV

Luxury is the enemy.

You might wonder why I suddenly sound like I’m making a wartime proclamation. Don’t worry, there’s no war happening.

The Pofenian War ended a year ago. It’s over, but…

「Well, well, we really don’t have any money, do we?」

「For a queen to take on side jobs—it’s unheard of.」

「I have no excuses for this.」

Our country, struggling with financial difficulties, has left me with almost no money I can use freely. Right now, every bit of funding has to go toward reconstruction.

And so… I slashed the royal budget to the bone.

「Still, it’s not all bad, is it? My perfume and fragrant oil production are finally taking off.」

「True, it’s all thanks to you, Julia. You’re amazing.」

I wrapped my arms around Julia and pulled her into a hug.

Julia smiled brightly, her expression full of delight.

Using the vast royal lands, we began cultivating flowers… These were then processed into perfumes and fragrant oils,