In Ark Simulator, why do I always start out as a ruthless person?.

[Although the Gaul survivors have not forgotten that the start of the Four Emperors' War was because of Leitania. 】

[But when they learned that the new emperor of Leithnia was not as cruel as the Witch King, and that he had an open-minded and tolerant new policy, the final result was completely one-sided.]

[Several mobile cities in the referendum all chose to join Leitania with more than 90% of the votes. ]

[At this point, after Gertrude returned from Victoria with several mobile cities. ]

[You have finally fulfilled your first promise to the people of Leitania - to take back the territory and dividends they deserved in the Four Emperors' War.]

This is undoubtedly a huge victory for you.

[The surrender of the Gaul survivors brought about a chain reaction in Syracuse.]

[After being threatened and intimidated by you, Lady Sicily returned to Syracuse in a state of anxiety. She immediately summoned the heads of the remaining eleven families and convened a meeting in the Gray Hall.]

[In the Gray Hall, Lady Sicily conveyed to the heads of other families the news that you might use force to conquer Syracuse.]

[But what made Lady Sicily feel desperate was that the reactions of other family heads were mostly indifferent. ]

This is not surprising.

[The loose feudal system of Leitania in the past gave the family enough time to leave a deep-rooted influence on the land of Syracuse.]

[Different families hindered each other in the land of Syracuse. The twelve families fought among themselves and ignored the orders of the Emperor of Leitania.]

[This is also the reason why the Witch King agreed to their independence. 】

[Syracuse is simply a piece of meat on the chopping block. There is no value in keeping it. Even if resources are invested in its construction, it will be destroyed in an instant due to the internal fighting among the twelve families.]

[It would be better to let them go independent and reduce the burden on the country. ]

[Except for Lady Sicily, other family heads don’t care about independence, freedom, national sovereignty, etc.]

[For them, all they care about is the family's influence in Syracuse and their vigilance against each other.]

[As long as the new emperor of Leithania does not interfere with their family's business, they do not care whether it is the Gray Hall or the emperor above them. ]

[Mrs. Sicily was very disappointed by the short-sightedness of the family heads. ]

[Finally, she had no choice but to seek help from her best friend in Lateran, Agnier, who brought "Guns and Order" to Syracuse with her.]

[Agnir's apparent identity in Syracuse was to spread the Lateran doctrine and to be the priest of the only church in Syracuse.]

【But only Lady Sicily knew that this young talent among the Sakota was once a strong contender for the Lateran Pope.】

[If the two had not had some resonance in their ideas and finally hit it off, it might be Agnil who would become the Lateran Pope today.]

【But it is also because of this relationship that Lady Sisili came to seek Agnir's help. 】

[She wanted to know, if Syracuse was attacked militarily, would Lateran send troops to provide protection?]

"The Lateran will give asylum to some kind people, and will do its utmost to protect all countries willing to spread the doctrine."

"——If it were in the past, I might have answered you confidently like this, Sicily."

In a cafe, Agniel said to the sad-looking Sicilian lady, helplessly:

"My former rival... now, should I call him Evangelista XI?"

“He understands that.”

"It is impossible for Lateran's laws to spread across the land. Apart from trying our best to protect the Sakota and a few other races, it is already very difficult for us."

"The prosperity and bustle of Lateran, which is totally inconsistent with this land, is just superficial."

"Rutland also has his own concerns and his own limits."

"If the new emperor of Leitania really wants to lead a large army to attack Syracuse..."

"Maybe there's nothing Rutland can do about it."

【Agnier's words plunged Lady Sicily into complete despair.】

[For several months, although the war did not break out. ]

[But looking at Leitania's rapid and unstoppable development, the expansion of the army, and the continuous emergence of various new war weapons...]

【Mrs. Sicily realized that she had no other choice.】

[When the news of the referendum of the Gallic survivors finally reached Lady Sicily's ears, the last bit of hope in her heart was completely extinguished.]

[Finally, after discussions in the Gray Hall, Lady Sicily had to make this difficult decision.]

"Because of my arrogance, I have offended His Majesty the Emperor."

"Now, on behalf of the twelve Syracuse families and all the Syracuse people, I am willing to obey your rule."

"In order to avoid bloodshed, all family members will not resist."

"As long as Your Majesty can show mercy to the people of Syracuse... I am willing to accept any punishment from Your Majesty."

In the high tower led by Shi Tong, Chen Qi quietly listened to the pleadings of the Sicilian lady who came uninvited and tied herself tightly with hemp ropes.

Outside the tower, Lady Sicily also brought a coffin for herself.

She was using all her actions to convey a message to the cruel king in front of her.

She came here with the mentality that she was going to die.

She only hoped that her death without resistance would earn the king's mercy on Syracuse.

Facing Lady Sicily kneeling on the ground, the black and white twins standing behind Chen Qi had a hint of pity in their eyes.

They all believed that the supreme ruler of Syracuse was about to become a sacrifice in order to establish his majesty in Syracuse.

But what they didn't expect again was that Chen Qi slowly stood up and took the initiative to walk towards Mrs. Sicily who was kneeling on the ground.

The next second, Mrs. Sicily, who closed her eyes and quietly waited for her fate, felt the ropes on her body being slowly untied.

"Your Majesty, you..."

"——I have only been on the throne for less than half a year. I have not lost my mind yet."

Looking at Lady Sicily's incredible gaze, Chen Qi stood up again and said condescendingly:

"The family factions in Syracuse are complicated. If I need to unite so many families together."

"Lady Sicily, you are the best choice to help me govern Syracuse."

"Therefore, I will not kill you."

"Not only will I not kill you, I will also make you the supreme ruler of the Syracuse region."

Chen Qi spoke to himself, completely ignoring Mrs. Sicily's slightly dazed expression.

She seemed to be a little confused as to why this arrogant, cruel and proud emperor showed his kind side after she had clearly shown weakness.

But Chen Qi ignored Lady Sicily's confusion, and instead told her how he would rule Syracuse.

"Syracuse has its own deep-rooted culture and traditions. It is not very realistic to force you to keep pace with Leitania."

"Therefore, I will preserve your autonomy."

"In the future, I will open more light industry and textile factories in the Syracuse region."

"As for the family..."

When mentioning the "Mafia Family" unique to Syracuse, Chen Qi paused for a moment and said calmly:

"All you have to do is maintain the operation of these factories for me."

"After the profits from industry are turned over to the national treasury according to the law, the rest will be distributed among your families. Leitania will not interfere with your family competition."

"This is the biggest concession I can make."

"...I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity and willingness to give the people of Syracuse a chance to live."

After a conversation with Chen Qi, Lady Sicily finally realized that Chen Qi was not as cruel as he appeared to be. She let out a long sigh of relief.

However, a bitter smile flashed across Mrs. Sicily's face, and she murmured:

"But... Your Majesty, please forgive me for being blunt. I'm afraid all this is not as simple as you think."

"Oh?" Chen Qi became slightly interested and motioned for Mrs. Sicily to continue.

"The disputes among the twelve families have long been deeply rooted. Over the years, Syracuse has missed countless opportunities for development due to family disputes."

Lady Sicily dared not hide anything and told the story:

"The families hindered each other, causing Syracuse's industry to lag behind and urban reconstruction to be even more delayed... Most of Syracuse's industries were controlled by the families."

"No family wants to see the other family dominate, and even less want to see the power of the other family expand a little bit."

"Even if Your Majesty distributes the factories equally to different families..."

"I believe that before long, the twelve families will each take action and burn down the factory that Your Majesty has worked so hard to build due to various 'accidents'."

"Oh……"

Lady Sicily's bitter response made Chen Qi gradually realize that he seemed to have thought too simply about the governance of Syracuse.

"It sounds like if Syracuse is to develop, I will have to find a way to solve the problems of the twelve families myself."

"Your Majesty is holy."

Mrs. Sicily responded almost reflexively.

But, at the moment when Lady Sicily finished speaking, she suddenly reacted from Chen Qi's murmur!

For a moment, a terrible guess emerged in Mrs. Sicily's mind, making her break out in a cold sweat.

And the next second, Chen Qi's order verified her guess.

"——Lizelotte."

"Yes."

The white maid Liselotte, vaguely aware of something, immediately broke away from her thoughts.

After several months of training, the black and white twins have gradually adapted to each other's identity as maids, from their initial shame and anger.

Therefore, they were able to respond to Chen Qi's orders calmly.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Go contact Jian and ask her to bring all the secret police with me to Syracuse."

"……Yes."

Chen Qi glanced at Liselotte, whose attitude towards him had become increasingly calm over the past three months but otherwise hadn't changed, and sighed silently in his heart.

It seems that it is unlikely to conquer the more cunning White Queen.

But fortunately, Chen Qi has another choice.

"Hildegard, you will accompany me this time."

"……just me?"

Hildegard was a little surprised for a moment as she didn't expect to be singled out.

"Yes, only you."

There was still no trace of flaw on Chen Qi's face. He just smiled and replied:

"If you do well this time, I can consider removing some of your restraints."

"——It's a deal."

When Hildegard, who longed for freedom, heard that some of her restraints could be removed, her eyes lit up.

She didn't even notice the worried looks of her sisters around her and agreed immediately.

After smiling, Chen Qi turned his gaze to Mrs. Sicily, whose face was stiff.

"This time, I may have to trouble you to introduce the other family heads to me, Madam Sicily."

"I need to seek their advice on my policy for governing Syracuse."

Lady Sicily, who had already sensed the impending storm, had no choice but to agree.

"...Yes, my Lord."

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