Dungeon King: My Goblins Have Captured Countless Female Players

Ivan answered innocently, "That’s still better than what’s happening now. He holds so much land but can’t fully utilize each due to exceeding the limit."

Howard tapped the table and said to Ivan, "Do you not understand the purpose behind your father’s actions?"

Ivan admitted that indeed he did not.

Howard explained, "Your father, having allocated too much land previously, found himself with only the troops from Nok Castle during the last war, which led to his defeat."

"Whether he could have won the war with all his troops is not for me to judge. But I can tell you, he certainly feels that his loss was due to having too few directly controlled territories."

"Now, he fears both an attack from me and a revolt from his knightly vassals, who might band together to claim his baronial title. That’s why he’s clinging to so many knightly titles. He’s been scared by the prospect of being declared war upon by his own vassals."

Ivan wore a troubled expression.

"But continuing like this isn’t a solution either. Properly managed, these lands could be much more valuable. Isn’t it a waste to just hoard them beyond the limit?"

Howard chuckled, "Ah, don’t forget, you and I are more like enemies. Don’t expect me to give you any advice."

Ivan replied, "Just say something, anything."

Howard shook his head and sipped his tea, saying, "Speak? Even if I did, would you dare to listen? Remember, even I acknowledge that I’m quite displeased with your father right now. Do you really dare heed the words of an enemy?"