Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

At least at this meeting, the Boreas family will not provoke this trouble, so Paul's faction can be directly excluded from the Notos family's heirs.

The remaining Notos faction in the capital relies on the support of the second princess, Ariel Anemoy Asura. However, the first prince, Gravel Beneficent Asura, is currently at the height of his power, and it is only a matter of time before he inherits the throne. Therefore, with the princess's support, the capital faction cannot hinder the other families. The other families can then confidently and boldly divide up the spoils of victory.

"I apologize for being late, everyone."

Just as the heads of the various families were making their own calculations, Luke Nottos Grellat entered the meeting hall.

Luke glanced at the lords and clan heads sitting in the second seat out of the corner of his eye. To his surprise, Rudeus was also sitting there, near James.

From the moment the war began, Luke felt that he had been deceived. Rudeus had made a solemn promise to him, and he thought that the Notos family and the princess's faction were saved. However, Albert died at someone's hands, Rudeus survived, and now his future was infinitely bright.

Luke himself sat directly opposite them, in a solitary chair, without even a table or paper to take notes.

Fifteen minutes later, Gravel entered the hall and swaggered to the head seat.

"Cough cough."

Gravel coughed twice. "His Majesty the King is unwell. Today, I, the Prince and the Regent, will act on his behalf."

"Let's get straight to the point and talk about how to prevent future incidents like Rob Nottos Greirat's confrontation with the Royal Court, and how the Nottos family should compensate the Royal Court and the four great families of Zeferos, Boreas, and Aiuros for the losses caused by this turmoil."

James, Gordon, and Mike Cannon exchanged bewildered glances. This meeting, which should have been chaired by the King, was now being presided over by Gravel, the Prince and Regent.

"Your Highness, and all the esteemed officials."

Surprisingly, Luke stood up and spoke first.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Prince Gravel, and the three great families of Zeferos, Boreas, and Aiuros for sending troops to suppress the traitor Rob Notos Grerat. As the heir of the Notos family, I am deeply grateful."

"As a member of the Notos family, I am deeply sinful. To alleviate the concerns of His Majesty the King and the various families, I pledge that the Notos family will forever be loyal to His Majesty the King and the Asura royal family. The Notos family's army will forever be loyal to the Asura royal family and will be subject to its supervision. As for the matter of compensating the various families..."

Luke had long foreseen the outcome of this meeting. He would inherit the headship of the Nottos family after this meeting, but this was only in name. People like Paul or others with the surname Nottos could replace him at any time. Luke himself was merely a puppet of the other three families in the Milbots territory.

Luke didn't know how to say the next words; his eyes were filled with tears, and his nails dug deep into his flesh.

"We will use all available resources to win the hearts of all leaders."

Chapter 288: Governing the World with Ministers and Ensuring Peace with the People

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Even Without Transfer Events, Live Seriously [Chapter 288] Governing the World with Ministers and Peace with the People

Chapter 288: Governing the World with Ministers and Ensuring Peace with the People

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"Hmm, not bad attitude, but what's the use of eloquent words if one's heart is set on rebellion?"

Gravel sneered, "You all agree, don't you lords?"

In his conversation, Gravel gave the other three families the opportunity to reveal their hand first.

"I believe that in order to prevent a rebellion like that of Robert Notos Grerat from happening again in the Milbots territory, the Notos family's right to have an army should be revoked, and the Milbots territory should be jointly governed by neighboring territories."

Gordon spoke first. Although he was only two or three years younger than James, he looked much older than James, with short, gray hair and deep wrinkles all over his face.

As the Aiolos family is closest to the Milbots territory, they have a natural advantage.

The Usl territory is located in the southeastern corner of the Asra Kingdom. Maritime trade and land trade involving the Red Dragon's jaw account for a large part of the territory's income. Stationing troops in the Milbots territory, which is located to the north, can not only provide an opportunity to expand the market to the north, but also absorb the wine industry in the south-central part of the Milbots territory.

On the other hand, the eastern and southern parts of the Usr territory are mostly hilly, and stationing troops there would allow the Mirbots territory to reap a large amount of arable land, thus developing the relatively weak agriculture of the Usr territory.

Most importantly, stationing troops can also be used to monitor the movements of the other two sides, which can be said to be a win-win situation.

"Nearby territory? Gordon, you two, Aiuros and Boreas, have gotten all the benefits, leaving us Zeferos out in the cold, haven't you?"

McConnell questioned, his gaunt, somewhat neurotic face beaming as he brushed aside a wisp of hair that fell over his eyebrows. "If we're going to station troops, then all three families should do it together. Stop with the underhanded tactics. Why can't the knights of the Zeferos family also serve the country?"

“Brother Gordon makes a good point. The Donadi territory of the Zeferos family is located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Asla, separated from the Milbots territory by part of the royal domain and the Fituia territory, and does not border the Milbots territory. It would be too risky to have the Zeferos family station troops on the border.”

James said unhurriedly, "After all, the Bereas and Aiolos families are enough to maintain order in the Milbots territory."

James agreed to Gordon's proposal based on practical interests. In the previous war against Rob, the armies of the Zephyrus and Boreas advanced south together, seemingly fighting side by side, but in reality they were framing each other and using any means necessary to gain the greatest military merit.

Gordon's proposal could directly exclude the Zeferos family from direct interference in the Milbots territory, which would be entirely beneficial to the Boreas family.

"What do you mean by 'too risky'? Do you distrust the knights of the Zeferos family and question their loyalty?"

Mike Cannon flew into a rage, slamming his fist on the table. "Don't think I don't know that Gordon and you, James, are brothers from the same family. In the end, didn't your whole family get all the benefits?"

“Hey, don’t be so pragmatic. Did the Zephyrus family send troops just to gain benefits instead of to show loyalty to the king, Lord McCain?”

Gravel was displeased with McCann's unkempt words and unseemly behavior, but he did not show it on his face. He stood up and said, "I will consider the proposal to station troops. However, I think that it is not enough for the three families to jointly station troops. The key to preventing rebellions in the territory should be the number of troops, not who stationed troops where."

"I believe that the permanent army in the Milbots territory should not exceed 50,000, and the number of troops sent by individual territories to the Milbots territory should also be controlled. It is not that I do not trust you, but that I am armed and ready to kill. I do not want the Milbots territory to become the next conflict zone."

After speaking, Gravel glanced at the ministers in the room, especially Gordon, James, and Mike Cannon.

"Your subject seconds this proposal."

Gordon said.

"His Highness Gravel is absolutely right."

James said.

"Since His Highness Gravel has said so..."

Mike Cannon, having gained no advantage, frowned slightly in reluctance.

Looking at the crowd before him, Luke lost his balance and leaned back, falling into his chair. Watching the heads of the three territories discuss the Milbots territory as if they were haggling over a price in a market, his heart ached. The glory of being a high-ranking noble was now just an empty title. Even if he suddenly died in this place, no one would care.

At that moment, he suddenly felt that he was no different from the women in the red-light district of the capital who were openly priced, or that he was no different from the livestock in the black market outside the capital that satisfied the perverted desires of the nobles.

“The Notos family currently has no head, and the Milbots territory also lacks a lord, so implementation may be difficult.”

Gravel observed the expressions of the various lords and said, "In that case, I, the prince, will nominate Paul Notos Greirat as the head of the Notos family and Luke Notos Greirat as the lord of the Milbots territory. What do you all think?"

At this moment, the other two of the three lords present, apart from James, had gloomy expressions on their faces. They both knew what Gravel's words meant.

"Luke, is there anything you want to say?"

"Glavell asked."

"Back...back to Your Highness..."

Luke struggled to his feet, staggered to his feet, and said, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say."

"Yes, I think so too."

Gravel stroked his chin and said, "The issues of the head of the family and the lord have been resolved. As for the punishment of the Milbots territory, I think all the people of Milbots should know the consequences of following traitors."

"How about this? We'll fine the Milbots territory 300,000 Asura gold coins in military expenses, and make each of the three million people in the Milbots territory pay one silver coin in reparations. Let them know the consequences of opposing the Royal Court. Does anyone have any objections?"

"Your subject seconds this proposal."

"Your subject will respectfully follow His Highness Gravel's words."

"I have no objection."

Gordon, James, and Mike Cannon replied.

"One silver coin per person, that's far too much..."

Luke muttered a couple of things, his head spinning, but coincidentally, Gravel overheard them.

"Lord Lu, do you have any objections?"

Gravel's face darkened, and he said coldly.

“Your Highness, 300,000 gold coins is far too much for the Milbots territory.”

Luke gritted his teeth, propped himself up with the chair, and said, "The reason why the Kingdom of Asura is the most powerful country in the world is that both the three great magic kingdoms in the north and the Dragon King Kingdom in the south bow down to the Kingdom of Asura. Even the Holy Kingdom of Milis is no match for the Kingdom of Asura."

As a descendant of the Notos family, even though there was nowhere for him to stand, and his words were lighter than dust, Luke was determined to continue speaking. Fear, shame, and all sorts of emotions filled his chest, but at this moment, Luke himself did not know what kind of power was supporting him.

Even if it can only buy a tiny chance for the Milbots territory, we must speak up and fight for it.

"In my opinion, the reason why the Kingdom of Asra has been able to accumulate national strength and make its neighbors submit is primarily because the king is compassionate and governs the country with benevolence. Most importantly, the king always has the people in his heart and governs the world with the people. Now, the territory of Milbots has just been ravaged by war, and the people are homeless and have no ability to repay this silver coin, Your Highness."

"If the king rules the world with his ministers and subjects, how can he rule the world with the common people?!"

Gravel slammed his fist on the table. "Do I need Luke Nottos Grellatt to teach me how to govern a country?"

The meeting room fell silent. After what seemed like an eternity, the meeting ended and people gradually dispersed. Luke finally came to his senses and looked down to see a small puddle of water had formed at his feet.

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The subsequent meetings lasted about a month, with various factions pulling in different directions, and ultimately twelve articles of the treaty were finalized, such as:

1. The territory of Milbots shall pay the royal domain and the other three domains an indemnity of 300,000 Asra gold coins.

II. The northern cities of Nebusu and Keharu are designated as Zeferos garrisons, the northern cities of Truro and Annaba as Boreas garrisons, and the southern cities of Cormier and Balkan as Aiuros garrisons. The garrisons are not to be inhabited by the people of the Milbots territory.

Third, the size of the army shall be determined, and the standing army in the territory of Mirpoch shall not exceed 20,000.

Fourth, the Notos family guarantees to continue to purge Robert's remaining followers, such as his children and subordinates.

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12. The Notos family apologized to the royal court and the other three families.

Chapter 289: Rudy, you love me, right? (Part 1)

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Chapter 289] Rudy, You Love Me, Right? (Part 1)

Chapter 289: Rudy, you love me, right? (Part 1)

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At dawn, Rudius opened his sleepy eyes and rubbed his forehead, which was a little sore from the previous night's hangover. A slender arm then draped over his chest.

In the dim morning light, Rudius looked down along the arm and saw slender, pointed ears beneath long, silvery hair, and skin as smooth as silk, as white as jade, and as translucent as paper.

Hilfi, six months.

She was still asleep. These days, she always went to bed an hour earlier and woke up an hour later than others. If Rudius woke up first, he would prop his head up and lie down beside her, watching over her, afraid that this "Sleeping Beauty" would never wake up.

"Um......"

She seemed to be waking up, stretching her arms and body, even her protruding, round belly jiggled with her movements.

Previously, Rudeus would pretend to be asleep to avoid being noticed while watching her. However, in the month or so since returning to the capital, he had discovered some of her habits. Now, he could look at her sleeping face without worry, since she would have a nap or a second nap later anyway. This was exactly what happened to Silphie, who was prone to sleepiness during her pregnancy.

About fifteen minutes later, Hilfi opened her eyes every now and then, her wine-red eyes not fully revealed, but only squinted open. She seemed to want to get up, but the light outside was too bright, so she closed her already squinted eyes again. In less than two minutes, her soft snoring started again.

At this point, Rudius stopped staring at Sylphie's sleeping face. He figured if he waited for Sylphie to wake up, she would probably wake up hungry around noon.

He carefully pushed away Silphie's arm that was draped over his chest, leaned down, and affectionately kissed Silphie on the forehead.

Hilfi's skin was as thin as paper. When her lips kissed her fair and shiny forehead, a faint red mark was immediately left.

After he quietly dressed, left the room, washed up, and entered the dining room, James, his wife, Hilda, and Alice were already having their meal.

"Is that girl, Sylphie, still sleeping?"

Alice puffed out her cheeks and mumbled indistinctly.

"Yeah, it's probably because of the long-eared tribe, they seem to sleep a lot."

Rudius smiled, sat down next to Alice, and stroked her seven-month pregnant belly, which looked like it contained two basketballs. "Maybe it's twins."

"I want to have a son for Rudius!"

Alice swallowed the food in her mouth and emphasized again, "It must be two boys!"

"Yes, yes, Alice is the best, it will definitely be two boys."

Mrs. James smiled and placed the bread on Rudius's plate, saying, "It would be even better if Hilfiet had another daughter."

"Now that he has both a son and a daughter, Rudius must be the happiest father in the capital."

Hilda said.

"Haha, thanks to the ladies' kind words, I'm really looking forward to it."

Rudius said.

He met James's gaze, who was sizing him up across the table. When Albert was still alive, James looked at him more like a tool, but now, whether it was the exchange of glances or the favors shown in official circles, Rudius felt more and more that James seemed to be begging.

But this is probably not what James wanted. While Albert was alive, ensuring that the family line belonged to him was probably James's biggest concern. Therefore, he only used Rudius as a tool and was always wary of him.

Now that Albert is gone, perhaps James's biggest concern is his life after stepping down as head of the family.

Thinking about it this way, Rudius actually felt sorry for the other person.

"At the court meeting the day before yesterday, the low-ranking Inspector General, Dingke Brun, impeached that old man Darius was colluding with Milis. As a result, Darius, like an old turtle, retreated into his shell and cleared himself of all responsibility."

James looked at Rudius and said, "Speaking of which, wasn't Albert's death also related to Milis?"