Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

"Saint-level fire magic, Fire Rain."

As soon as Rudius finished speaking, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky, and bursts of fire erupted in all directions. Dense fireballs rained down on the territory of the Kingdom of Bigenliru.

"Monster!!"

Fireballs rained down on their heads, and the soldiers of the Kingdom of Bigenliru scattered and fled instantly. The ghost god swung his fists, killing more than a dozen fleeing soldiers, but it was all in vain. They had to flee back with the main force.

"We won! We won!!"

As the demons disappeared from sight, Asura's soldiers cheered enthusiastically, but their shouts grew fainter and fainter, and a series of "gurgling" sounds came from their abdomens.

The battle was won, and lives were saved, but the last of the army's provisions were destroyed in the attack by the Kingdom of Bijianliru.

"Lord Kanpaku, I hope you can explain to me why you are here, and what exactly is going on."

Shantour glanced at Rudeus and instantly realized that it wasn't Aisha who had spoken to her earlier, but Rudeus. A mix of emotions welled up inside her, and without even bothering to bow, she simply walked up to Rudeus and said coldly, "I hope what you said earlier was true."

[The Death of Luke] You Are My Princess (Part 3)

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without the Transfer Event [Re-upload] You Are My Princess (Part 3)

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"So, you don't trust me, Mr. Chantelle?"

Rudius stared into Chantelle's eyes, those dark pupils as clear as a calm night, without a trace of impurity. He bypassed the question and pulled out a gleaming gold medal inscribed with the words "Appointed Commander of the Shinsengumi, as if I were personally present."

This is the gold medal Ariel bestowed upon Aisha, granting her the authority to carry out cases ordered by imperial decree.

Upon seeing the gold medal, everyone except Chandur immediately knelt down, while Chandur remained frozen in place, not having yet realized what was happening.

Seeing this, Rudius shouted angrily, "Here, I am the one who fought alongside you to defeat the enemy, and you dare to doubt your comrade first?!"

"I am the Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Asura, a court official personally appointed by His Majesty. My rank is above yours. Out of courtesy, is this how you treat your subject?!"

When Rudius asked him this question in front of the entire army, Chantelle felt somewhat guilty. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that although he was also Ariel's confidant, he still had to follow the rules. So he bowed and said, "I apologize for my rudeness, Lord Kanpaku. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Lord Chantur, please rise. You are a loyal minister and a good general for the country, and a good father for the family. It is I who have offended you."

Seeing that Chantelle's attitude had softened, he put away the gold medal, helped Chantelle up, and said, "I would like to have a heart-to-heart talk with Lord Chantelle. I wonder if it would be convenient for you to do so?"

"It's a great honor."

Shantul led Rudeus into his tent. After they sat down, Rudeus looked at the tent ceiling and couldn't help but sigh.

"Shandour, I envy you."

"Why would the Regent say that?"

Chantelle smiled bitterly, “Who doesn’t know that you, Lord Guan Bai, have three beautiful wives on your left and right, each of whom is not only powerful, but also six smart and clever children? I should be the one envying you. My son is still over there, and I don’t even have the opportunity to give him a proper family education.”

“That’s right. I envy Mr. Chantelle for being able to conduct family education in this way.”

As Rudius spoke, a few tears silently fell. "The reason I came here under Aisha's identity is because the entire capital is now under Luke's control. My family and I are being closely watched, and I can't even guarantee their safety. Only with Aisha's imperial gold token can I move freely."

"So, what is the current situation in the capital?"

"Chandour asked."

"Her Majesty Ariel is terminally ill. Luke is now in control of the government, annexing lands in various territories while persecuting loyal officials. I have investigated and found that Kino was also killed by Luke. If you don't believe me, I can give you the evidence as soon as we return to the capital."

Rudius said, "If Cino hadn't died, this battle wouldn't have dragged on for so long. Luke, for his own selfish gain, didn't hesitate to kill Cino. Such a person is simply a parasite in the kingdom of Asura, even more hateful than Darius back then."

"If this continues, Asura might perish even before the Kingdom of Bigenliru attacks..."

Shandur's face darkened with anger. Just hearing about Luke's actions was enough to make one grit their teeth. If what Rudeus said was true, out of his sense of justice, Luke was also a parasite that he had to get rid of for the sake of his loyal King Ariel.

"I hope that Mr. Chantelle will be able to return to the capital with his troops after the war ends and purge the court of corrupt officials."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shandul was struck as if by a thunderbolt. He looked at the man in front of him in disbelief. "Purge the court of corrupt officials" was a polite way of saying it. To put it bluntly, Rudius was asking him to force Rudius to abdicate.

“I know Mr. Chantelle has concerns. It’s impossible for me to say I have no ulterior motives whatsoever. After Luke’s downfall, I will rise to the highest position in the court; that’s undeniable.”

Rudius's tone softened slightly, "However, eliminating parasites like Luke Notos Greirat can restore a clean court to Asura. We have all sworn allegiance to His Majesty the King, and this is our duty as subjects."

"Let me think about it some more."

Chantelle stroked his mustache, a conflicted expression on his face.

"Mr. Shanduer doesn't have much time to consider. A nation like Asura is already struggling to sustain the war. The reason why the Kingdom of Bigenliru used a surprise attack to send out tens of thousands of cavalry is probably because they don't want the war to continue. So the next attack may be a decisive battle between the two countries."

Rudius said quietly, "Hesitation is not Mr. Chantelle's style. If news from the front leaks out and Luke sends people to negotiate with the Kingdom of Bigenliru first, I'm afraid your dream of realizing family education will fall through, and we will have no room for maneuver."

Upon hearing Rudius's next words, Shandul was somewhat moved. He smoothed his hair back and pondered, "In that case, I will comply."

Upon hearing this, Rudius immediately bowed and said, "Regardless of the outcome, on behalf of the officials of Asura's royal court and the millions of people of Asura, I thank Mr. Chandul."

During the army's rest period, patrolmen discovered a hidden teleportation magic circle near the cheek of the red dragon on the edge of Fituia. It was determined to be the medium used in the previous surprise attack by the Kingdom of Bigenliru and was immediately ordered to be destroyed by Shandur. According to the speculation of the army's staff officers, the Kingdom of Bigenliru will launch its next attack within five days.

That day, Izuru returned to the camp with the supplies, but she left again after only two days.

Two days later.

Aisha, holding the gold medal in her hand, spurred her warhorse at breakneck speed, shouting as she passed through the checkpoint: "Urgent military intelligence! Urgent military intelligence! Anyone who stands in my way shall die!"

The soldiers guarding the checkpoint dared not delay when they saw the gold medal in Aisha's hand. Moreover, the surrounding area had already been cleared out by the Shinsengumi, and anyone suspicious was executed on the spot. The news of the urgent military situation was widely publicized, and in less than a day, almost everyone along the official road from Fituia to the capital knew that there was an "urgent military situation" in Fituia.

The news reached the capital in less than half a day.

"Cough cough cough! Cough cough!"

Ariel vomited a mouthful of black blood and lay weakly on the bed. Her pale face still reflected the most beautiful woman in Asura, though devoid of any blood. Her voice trembled as she asked, "Luke... I heard them say they lost the battle... is it true...?"

"Your Majesty, we have won the battle. You must have misheard."

Luke gently wiped Ariel's cheeks with a hot towel, not wanting her to worry or exert herself because of anything.

"I've heard from the healing sorcerer that I have at most a year to live in my current state. Don't lie to me, a person who is about to die."

Ariel said weakly, "I have already spoken to Rudeus. I will protect his family. After winter, he will return to Fetoa to be a good lord. After I die, you should not make things difficult for him. As long as you do not harm his family, he will not do anything to betray you."

"Your Majesty, why are you saying all this now? Don't worry, the healing sorcerer and all that talk is just a lie. Just focus on recuperating. The healing sorcerer also said that you can't overwork yourself like before. Why won't you listen?"

Luke said.

"Luke...I need your promise!"

Ariel's forehead was beaded with sweat. Her slender fingers clenched together, gripping the blanket tightly. She said, word by word, "Rudeus promised me that during this time, he had done nothing but sleep with his wife and take care of the children at home. He had also moved most of his assets to Fituia. If he could do all that, why can't you promise me the same thing?"

"I promise."

Luke said.

"Yes, I'm relieved."

Having said that, Ariel's expression immediately softened, and she relaxed, saying:

"Luke, this is the last time I will protect you."

[The Death of Luke] You Are My Princess (Part 4)

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Luke's Death] You Are My Princess (Part 4)

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Night had fallen, and the chilly autumn wind blew away the last withered yellow leaf from the branch. Seeing that Ariel was sleeping peacefully, Luke left the royal chamber and returned to Nottos Manor.

Luke lit the crystal oil lamp. Several documents were already laid out on his desk, all signed reports for the transfer of gold coins from the national treasury. The signing officials were all the same person, the superior finance minister: Grand Notos Greirat.

"Cough cough."

Luke coughed twice, and a Northern Saint dressed in black rushed in through the window, kneeling on one knee in front of Luke's table.

"This is the order to transfer Carter Yerosnek back to the capital. It must be delivered tonight."

As he spoke, Luke removed the single-lock from the drawer and handed a document to the black-clad Northern Saint.

"As ordered."

After the figure of the black-clad Northern Saint darted out of the window again, Luke pinched his brow, feeling increasingly uneasy.

Ariel said this was the last time she would protect herself. Perhaps Ariel herself sensed the end of her fate and advised Luke to think things through and not to be too ruthless towards Rudeus, lest he push the rabbit too far.

However, something else was still amiss. He had so many Northern Kings who betrayed the Holy One and so many spies planted in the army, but why hadn't he received any news from the front lines other than the reports he had received and the reports that Izoruti had brought back for Shandur?

"Oh no! Go and fetch Grande, tell him to come with me to the Treasury Hall!"

Luke then realized something was wrong, yelled at the servants outside the door, slammed his hand on the table, and abruptly stood up, leading the two Northern Kings towards the Treasury Hall.

Upon receiving the news that Luke had requested to accompany him to the Treasury, Grand, who was still sleeping in the villa, slapped his sleeping concubine, dressed with her help, and rushed off to the Treasury.

Upon arriving at the Treasury Hall, Grand, his greasy, round face plastered with a fawning smile, seemed to have long forgotten that he was actually Luke's elder brother in name only. "Prime Minister, what urgent matter could you possibly have that summoned me so late?"

Luke ignored him and went straight into Grand's office. He tore open the lining of his coat, took out a jet-black key, pressed it to open a hidden compartment, and found that it was already empty.

"This...this...how is this possible...?"

Grand stared in disbelief at the empty secret compartment, then immediately knelt down and clung to Luke's leg, crying out, "Prime Minister! I don't know what happened! Prime Minister, save me!"

"No wonder Her Majesty suddenly said such a thing; it turns out she already knew."

Thinking this, Luke's palms sweated, and his upper and lower jaws clenched together, making a hissing sound. "Impossible... This can't be..."

I never imagined I would be so slow to realize things. If Ariel hadn't reminded me, I probably wouldn't even know how I died.

He glanced at Grande, who was kneeling on the ground like a frog, begging for mercy. From a self-interested perspective, he also had something on Grande's hands. The money for those deliveries was also sent out after Grande signed it. The two of them were in the same boat.

Who could have taken such confidential documents...?

Could it be...Ariel?

"Splash!"

Luke kicked over the table in front of him, scattering papers, pens, and documents all over the floor.

He then realized that Ariel's words were both a warning and a way to get his hands on something. Looking at the ink spilled all over the ground, he seemed to see his future, but not as pitch black as it was now; instead, it would be a carpet of crimson.

"Prime Minister! Prime Minister, save me! I have a wife, children, and elderly parents; we are family! Prime Minister!"

Perhaps it was seeing Luke's bewildered expression that Grand realized the seriousness of the situation. It was only then that he remembered that he was Luke's relative. So he released Luke's leg and kept kowtowing at Luke's feet, his bare forehead already covered in blood.

But Luke didn't take Grande seriously at all. As the saying goes, serving a king is like dealing with a tiger. A fear from a higher level appeared in his mind. He touched his neck, and it seemed as if a cold iron chain had appeared on his hollow collarbone.

At the end of this iron chain

The head, the person holding the iron chain, is Ariel lying on her sickbed, Edward waving his exquisite magic wand around, and countless invisible figures wearing the crown of the Kingdom of Asura.

"Your Excellency?"

Grand shakily tugged at Luke's sleeve, bringing Luke back to his senses. Luke rubbed his neck again, finding nothing there, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Where has that money been transported to now?"

"Luke asked."

"Just left the capital."

Grande answered without hesitation, fearing he might accidentally lose his life.

"Where is the envoy from the Kingdom of Bijianliru?"

"In Donadi territory, we're almost at the meeting place."

"Go and kill the envoy from the Kingdom of Bigenliru! Go now!"

Luke roared at his men behind him, his mind a jumble of thoughts, as if he'd been thrown into a mortar and pestle and pounded.

The two Northern Kings exchanged a glance and then hurried away.

"Your Excellency! Your Excellency! His Majesty summons you! Military matters are urgent and cannot be delayed!"

Just then, Luke heard Ariel's maid calling him from afar. He didn't even bother to wipe his bottom and hurriedly followed the maid to the royal chamber.

"Cough cough cough cough!"

As soon as Luke entered the back courtyard, he heard a sudden cough and immediately rushed into the royal chamber.

All that could be seen was Aisha kneeling beside Ariel's bed, while Ariel coughed up a pool of black blood and then fainted. Aisha kept calling out, "Healer! Healer!"

Luke stood in front of the door, stepping aside to make way for the approaching healer. As he watched the green lights flicker from the healer's hands, Ariel's breathing gradually returned to normal.

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Commander of the Newly Elected Group, may I speak with you in private?"

After Ariel's condition stabilized, the leading healer led Luke and Aisha out of the royal chamber and said earnestly, "His Majesty is currently very weak and cannot withstand fright. We also cannot allow His Majesty's emotions to become too volatile, otherwise..."

"Don't talk nonsense! His Majesty will surely live to be a hundred! If you dare to utter any more curses against His Majesty, I'll chop you down!"

Before the other person could finish speaking, Aisha cut off the healer's words.