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Thanks to the efforts of the Diplomatic Director Gallup, the Kingdom of Pravia finally agreed to negotiate a peace with the Kingdom of Rusino. In this war, neither side took advantage, nor did they pay much loss, plus two more. The Chinese army still has the power to fight, so the content of the contract is very simple, that is, the two sides are in unconditional peace, entering a five-year armistice period, during which no one party can declare war on the other party, and the offender will be regarded as a "violator." .

Although he was very dissatisfied with this contract, King Nicholas II of Pravia was helpless. After receiving a report from the front-line commander, he noticed the movements of the Winsters and learned that the opposing king was fighting with him. After Queen Wana was married and cruised the country with both hands and hands, although he was relieved, he still did not dare to relax completely.

However, in detail the course of the war with the Kingdom of Rusino, except for the last battle, they fought against each other all the way, and the loss left to the Rusino people was greater than the loss left to themselves by the other side. For the purpose of revenge, it could barely be achieved. More importantly, even in the final battle, his army did not suffer a major loss. The chain knights who suddenly attacked back more often destroyed the morale of the soldiers.

When the contract came into effect, the armies of the two countries were disbanded. The soldiers returned home with the spoils obtained in the war. The Winster "mercenaries" led by Magnus also got what they deserved. Military pay, in addition to the military pay that everyone receives at the highest price in the mercenary market, there are also ten thousand silver coins promised to the Kingdom of Winster—a lot of silver coins are spent at once, which makes the Rusino royal family's inadequate income change. They were even more embarrassed, and in desperation, they had no choice but to add a few more taxes to the private sector, relying on taxes to make up for the financial expenditure.

However, this has undoubtedly increased the contradiction between the people and the government. When the kingdom broke out, they actively responded to the call and took up arms to fight the enemy. Many relatives and friends died on the battlefield. Now peace is finally ushered in, but they get it in a blink of an eye. The news of increased taxes was added. For a time, public grievances arose, and the security of the entire kingdom dropped sharply.

However, this has nothing to do with the Winsters. After receiving the reward, this heroic "mercenary" left the Kingdom of Rusino, returned to Mabukuling, and then returned to Nord along the stone paved avenue. city.

As for Richard? Richard went to Urif and Osrig after the end of the parade of the Prime Minister. After all this was over, the tour of the Winster Kingdom area also came to an end— In fact, he will go to Cunha for a cruise next, but Richard canceled the cruise on the grounds that he is not the king of Cunha. In fact, even if he goes, he will not change Cunha. People have no sense of belonging and loyalty to the kingdom.

To deal with the Cunhas, Richard decided to use the old one and ordered the cardinal and court administrator Peter Scanrell to send a large number of missionaries to reform the local people’s beliefs and thoughts. As long as they can believe in Christ, they can do almost anything. The system can force them to be loyal to Richard.

…

On August 21, 1st year of the continental calendar, Richard and Stephanie returned to Nord City. The two will live together in Nord City for the next year. After one year, they will go to Lavana. Ruling in the city of Ravana.

Richard actually had a bad premonition. Before he was about to arrive in Nord City, he suddenly remembered the Princess of Rasik in the Hippolito Palace, Revnie, although Stephanie had met her before, but because of time Because of the reason, she didn't notice the relationship between her and Richard, and now they have to live together for a long time. If Stephanie learns about their relationship, then it will not be a fire in the harem.

Similar things happen from time to time in this alien world. The wife of the nobleman quarreled with the other party after discovering that the other party was openly cheating, and eventually divorced. After the incident broke out, the reputation of the nobleman was damaged—even though the nobleman had a legal partner while at the same time. It’s common to have a lover outside, but it’s not on the stage after all.

Richard was afraid that Stephanie would be furious because of the existence of Lefni, and it was a small matter for him to lose his reputation, but because of the divorce, it was a big deal to lose control of the Kingdom of Lavana.

Thinking of this, Richard's mind turned wildly, thinking about how to solve this thorny thing. He is now like the person who will be found out of the future, but he really has no love experience, and he doesn't know how to deal with it.

Why can't I learn from the scumbag and plain Hong Shixian. He sighed secretly.

After a long time, Richard coughed slightly, he decided to take a dangerous move and take the initiative to attack. He stretched out his hands and suddenly held Stephanie's hands. The latter was taken aback by his sudden behavior. Before Stephanie could speak, Richard took the initiative to say: "Stephanie, I want to tell you in advance. "

"What's the matter?" Stephanie asked.

"Don't be angry about what I'm talking about." Richard said, watching Stephanie's expression carefully. The latter was naturally at a loss, and she asked suspiciously: "What's the matter?"

"Ahem, do you remember the Rasik girl in the Palace of Hippolito, Revnie?"

"Revnie?" Stephanie repeated Richard's name again, as if she was reminiscing. After a while, she nodded and said: "Yes, I remember her, she is pretty of."

"Actually, she was given to me by the Lasik for peace. The grand prince of the Lasik wanted her to marry me and promote the alliance between the two countries, but I refused. "Richard said, while watching Stephanie, "Although I refused, but for some reason, she did not return to the Principality of Lasik, but followed me to live in Nord."

Having said that, Stephanie seemed to understand something. She frowned, looked at Richard sharply, and asked, "Then she became your lover?"

In one word! Richard stagnated and didn't know what to say, but Stephanie didn't stop, and continued to ask: "Are you trying to tell me about this, tell me that you have a mistress in the court honorably?"

"..."

Richard was silent for a while, then nodded, and replied, "That's it."

"You..." Although there was some psychological preparation, Stephanie was choked and speechless by Richard's direct admission. She struggled to pull out the hands that Richard was holding, took a deep breath, and then slowly Spit it out, as if trying to calm himself down.

Seeing her appearance, Richard's heart suddenly felt an ominous premonition.