Thinking this, Orpheus sniffed, shook her head, and put on another coat herself... It was already spring, but the weather seemed to be getting colder and colder.
This is certainly not good news. Due to the previous "four-legged riots," crops and farmland suffered significant damage, and this year's autumn harvest may not be very good... This year's cold season may be even more difficult to endure.
Although the Empire is the same in this respect.
However, with the shrinking land and the massive loss of population, coupled with the fact that nobles were willing to sacrifice their lives to provide food for the "vagrants" who were supposed to be supported, it couldn't have been easier.
"Seriously, everything's going wrong..."
Orpheus muttered to herself, beginning to resent the nobleman named Caligula... He and his colleagues had been tried a few days ago, and she heard that they had originally planned to defect to the duchy.
Seek refuge with? Refuge with my foot!
It's said that it was Caligula who orchestrated Illa's departure, leading to the nobles' betrayal... Whether it's true or not, the fact is that everything he did disrupted Orpheus's plans.
This allowed the empire to catch its breath and even... launch a counterattack!
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Caligula: So, I did contribute to the Empire even in my dying moments... How wonderful.
Yuther: ...
Caligula: My king, please don't be like that. I've always been a loyal subject... At least I've never done anything to deceive or cover up wrongdoing, have I? And I've always been devoted to the empire, haven't I?
Yuther: Hahaha! I know, I know, it's a clash of ideologies... well~
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