Chapter 289: Crisis
“Perhaps they will unite to deal with our Venus Dukedom, and then take this opportunity to leave the Lisat Kingdom, delivering the most severe blow to it,” Erinna said.
The betrayal of one territory would not have a great impact on a kingdom. The betrayal of two would affect it to some extent, but it would not be fatal.
But if two territories betrayed them together and also tried to drag another one down with them, that would be a fatal blow.
Besides, if they were to do so, their purpose would be only one: to defect to the Luska Kingdom. This had happened in the original story, but the timeline had been moved up a lot.
“There is indeed this possibility. But the main reason is me. It was I who touched their interests.” Liana knew very well that the fuse for all of this was related to her. In matters of trade and magic, she had embarrassed both of them.
“This has nothing to do with you, Sister Liana. It’s just that they are red-eyed with envy. If there is a better choice, why not take it? Because they don’t have this ability, they can’t compare to you, so they can only think of the lower three exploits,”1下三滥 (xiàsānlàn), derogatory term for despicable, underhanded, or vulgar methods. The term’s exact origin is debated, but it’s generally thought to refer to three historically despised professions or social classes, thus associating these methods with the lowest rungs of society, likely thieves, beggars, and prostitutes. Erinna said.
“Even if you did nothing, it would still turn out like this in the end. This just gives them an excuse,” she continued. “In the duke’s room, I also saw some of Duke Ryan’s records regarding the two territories.
“From the moment they came to the Lisat Kingdom, he never let his guard down against them, especially the Darriss Territory.
“You should also know, Sister Liana, that the King of Lisat needed their power at the beginning and also gave them a chance to reform, which was why he let them stay. It’s just that now, it seems they don’t cherish this opportunity. The King of Lisat should already be investigating this matter.”
For such a major event, the king would surely handle it. No matter what, he was the king. This was a matter that seriously threatened the kingdom; he would not just stand by and watch.
“I believe the King will handle this matter well. He is the king of a country and also has a very close relationship with our Venus family. But even so, we cannot let our guard down. This is something we, as lords, should consider. We cannot trouble others with everything,” Erinna said.
“That’s true. As long as this matter is handled, I estimate no one will have any objections to you.”