Chapter 249

Seeing that the spy has left, Menoetius continues his journey up, his mind automatically flashing back to how he seized the kingdom from Josiah, the former lord and ruler of the empire territory.

Menoetius had been serving Josiah for twenty-seven years before he killed him and took control of the empire territory. The former lord would always come to this side whenever he wanted to see the progress of his army and examine the beauty of the empire.

Seizing control from Josiah had always been Menoetius’ thought ever since he acquired more men to his side, but he kept them secretly to avoid Josiah getting suspicious. There are also many reasons why Menoetius wanted to take control of the empire, and he could hardly remember those reasons. The only one he remembered was that the former lord was too easy.

Instead of expanding the empire across the Middle Land, he was focused on ruling just thirty per cent of the land. He was merciful and only killed when the trespassers