You were made to farm, and now you're the emperor of an empire?

Chapter 263 A Person Like a Sea Serpent (Bonus Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets)

“I’ll give you a thousand soldiers!” Roman said to Nereil.

Three infantry battalions, a scout squad, 100 warhorses and pack horses of varying quality, and a medical team and a cooking squad of 100 people, among other logistical units.

Each soldier must have custom-made simple plate armor, various weapons, and a complete set of bows and arrows.

There's no need for military servants; they would increase logistical strain, and there are plenty of servants available at the sea fort.

It's easier said than done.

Roman's army had a high rate of armor wear, but not every soldier was fully equipped with one.

The coal and iron town will now do everything in its power to supply this expeditionary force with the best plate armor.

"Really?" Neel held her breath for a moment.

She spent a lot of time at school, but that didn't mean she didn't pay attention to Roman's army.

She and the knights were both Roman's close attendants, and they knew that they were facing earth-shattering changes.

To put it bluntly, since the Battle of Spring Rain, the fighting power of that army has at least doubled.

Overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude, she said, "Sir, thank you for your help to me and Haibao."

“This is paid, Neelil, it’s not free.”

“I know.” She nodded gently.

Now that things have come to this, what does she have left, and what does Haibao have left?
Even if the devil were in front of her, she would be willing to trade everything she had.

"It's good that you're aware of it."

Roman enjoys talking to intelligent people.
“Those troops will help you stabilize the situation, but at most six months later, I will have to withdraw them. At that time, I can only leave you with one infantry battalion.”

“Okay,” Neel readily agreed.

If the situation cannot be stabilized within six months, she will jump into the sword-making furnace with Roman.

“My lord,” Neel stared at Roman with her azure eyes, “may I ask your army to help me train the soldiers of Sea Castle?”

“Training is fine, but don’t expect them to be able to go toe-to-toe with my army.”

This statement was not meant as a threat; it was simply his personality—sometimes so forceful that he showed no mercy.

Neel understood and was overjoyed. She understood the principle of teaching someone how to fish.

Even if it wasn't as good as Roman's army, it was still half a step ahead of its time.

Those who suffer always yearn for strength.

"Oh, what do you need me to do?"

"There's a lot to do. You should clean up there first."

Neliel had no worries about this, as she had personally witnessed how Origin City was built.

When they arrived, Origin City was building its first settlement.

Today, those brick houses are everywhere, like wheat in the fields.

She had great faith in the young king's governing ability and style, and she did not believe that the people of Haibao would fall into a worse state than they were now.

Roman said, “Go ahead and do it. I’ll speak to Alex. That place is now a vassal state of the King of the Valley, and those pirates can no longer set foot on that land. As for those nobles, you can kill them, but I don’t recommend you do that. Capture them and get a ransom…”

Neel listened patiently. She had already made plans for those things, but it was always good to listen to other people's advice.

When Roman finished speaking, she bowed and took her leave.

Roman sighed as he watched her retreating figure; he could no longer control all the land.

Even the coal and iron town, which is only a hundred miles away, is too far for him to visit regularly because the travel time is too long.

So every time he went there, he would stay for several days.

In this era, having too much territory can actually be considered a negative factor.

Origin City has tens of thousands of inhabitants, and he has to keep a close eye on them to prevent any problems. If the population were in the millions, how many pairs of eyes would he need to keep an eye on them?

The only solution is to let them go.

He set his apostles free, just as he would set free the birds that carried his will.

Give full play to their initiative.

If anyone's thinking goes astray or they become complacent, then he/she must personally bring them back to their senses; if he/she fails, then he/she must be executed.

Neel was the first bird he released.

……

When night fell, Roman returned to his room and found that the bird he had released had flown back.

Neliel's blue hair was very smooth, her skin was fair, and her eyes, illuminated by the candlelight, resembled deep, bright sapphires.

She wore a plain-colored, tight-fitting long dress underneath, and an overly elaborate pleated skirt with a wide belt around her waist, making her waist look very slender, like a water snake.

She had dressed up carefully, wearing light makeup, taking a shower, and spraying some perfume. Compared to usual, she looked much more radiant, like a dignified and elegant noblewoman.

She sat on the bed, waiting for an unknown amount of time. When Roman entered, she immediately stood up and said, "My lord, I've come to help you rest."

She unbuckled his belt, hung his coat on the hanger next to him, and then took off his linen undershirt.

The soft little hand inevitably rubbed against his skin, giving Roman goosebumps. His heart pounded, and he knew what was about to happen, but couldn't quite describe the feeling.

“Um… I’m a little nervous,” he said.

“There’s nothing to be nervous about, my Lord Roman. You’ll have to go through this sooner or later,” Neel said earnestly.

“I regard beauty as poison, lest I become like my father.”

"This poison tastes delicious, you'll know once you try it. And I'm about to leave, who knows when we'll meet again. You are different from everyone else, you are destined to ascend the highest throne, why be afraid? This is just a trivial experience for you."

Neel took his hand and led him to the bedside, helping him to sit down.

Then she went to untie the belt around her waist. Her waist was slender and graceful, and the wide belt outlined her curves. Her chest was high and her back was slightly upturned.

She follows an aristocratic style of dress, and since it's summer, her style is quite simple.

It would be more difficult in winter, as maids would be needed to help undress.

Neel and Roman didn't want a third person present.

Roman was very nervous. He had lived through a more open era, so he could say all sorts of things, but he himself had never experienced such a thing. The last time he was this nervous was when he was giving someone a C-section.

Neliel's face remained impassive, her expression unusually calm, but her small hands, which were untying her waist belt, were trembling slightly.

She failed several times, but finally managed to untie the belt, which fell to the ground.

Neliel then unbuttoned her coat and then took off her tight-fitting long dress.

Neliel is still wearing some thin clothing, but that doesn't matter.

Roman saw a pure white body.

He reached out and put his arm around her waist. The sensation was indescribable—soft, moist, smooth, and fragrant. All those sensations coalesced into one, and her skin was as smooth as brocade.

Their heads moved closer together, and they kissed lightly.

Unlike last time, this time neither of them was in a hurry, and they slowly savored each other's company.

Roman held her close, feeling as if he himself were being entangled by a sea serpent.

It has a taste of the ocean, long and deep, like swimming in the turbulent seabed.

A creature like a sea serpent coiled around him, and the ocean currents swayed.

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