Chapter 124: Desired Product VI
Bahamut, who had an almost accurate grasp of the situation in the surrounding states, including the Empire, listened as the emperor sought his counsel on overcoming the current predicament.
In response, Bahamut spoke calmly.
“According to what I have heard, it is difficult to assemble an expeditionary force with the Empire’s current capacity. However, allowing Hangury and Roland to collapse like this would be akin to ignoring the disaster to come.”
“I see your point. It’s embarrassing, but as you said, the Empire needs a break for a while. Organizing a new army is impossible at a time like this.”
Everyone knew that the emperor had even borrowed money from Bertina, who stood behind Bahamut, to address this issue.
To the emperor, who expressed such difficulty, Bahamut, with a slight twinkle in his eyes, proposed an alternative.
“That’s why, Your Majesty… I believe now is the time to use Your Majesty’s authority—the mighty authority of the Emperor of the Holy Empire, as the proper ruler of the continent.”
“What does that mean?”
The emperor, intrigued by this unexpected suggestion, expressed both doubts and deeper expectations. Bahamut continued, observing the emperor closely.