The King of Knights in a Different World

In this plan, those generals are only obstacles to themselves.

I need them to die to realize my value, not to live.

At this point, Aristotle finally realized that he had underestimated the... young king in front of him.

In other words, at an age where he could almost be Lucifer's grandfather, he had never really looked at Lucifer.

"I see.

Kill them at that time, and you will lose one chip in the subsequent armistice agreement.

Those who are weak there are thinking about how to preserve their strength, so they can survive.

I underestimated you."

There was a sigh in Aristotle's words.

He used to think that the minds of people of this age are the least...mature and the easiest to control.

But now it seems that he simply saw the wrong person.

No matter what happened to others, he was at least convinced that the king in front of him was not like this.

He looks kind on the surface, but he doesn't show any mercy when he should be cruel. This decisiveness is scary.

"It should be said that because of my age, you have never seen me clearly."

With that said, Lucifer included the other kings and sages.

Everyone feels that their king, who is only over 20 years old, is still too young and inexperienced, and will make mistakes in judgment.

But it is this sense of superiority that comes from age that gives them their fatal weakness.

"After I saw your behavior in the past, I subconsciously thought that you were too kind and did not have the decisiveness to be a king.

It turns out that you already have this decisiveness, but we have never discovered it.

Whether it's me or the king, or Seneca, or even Caligula."

Aristotle also looked squarely at Lucifer as an old fox who was his equal.

"A person who is too perfect as a knight cannot become a king. You should see this early.

Tell me your conditions.

Hope it satisfies me."

Lucifer did not continue this topic, but went directly to the topic.

"Macedonia withdrew from the front line, ceded the fortress of Tecris and the surrounding territory of an earl, and recognized all British rights in the Papal States.

But this treaty can only be signed in secret."

Aristotle stated his conditions confidently, and he believed that Lucifer would not refuse this tempting offer.

However... "Is this just the case?"

Lucifer said with a smile.

no.511 Don’t be too greedy

Aristotle was stunned by the sudden rhetorical question, and he began to wonder if his purpose had been seen through by Lucifer.

In fact, his condition seems very generous, and can even be said to be a big bargain, but there is an unknown sinister intention hidden in it.

The fortresses and territories ceded were different from France. France had disappeared, so Britain became the true ruler without opposition.

But Macedonia has not disappeared, and people living there will still miss the conquering king.

In addition, if Britain stationed troops here, too much supply would be a problem, and too little would be unsafe.

This can become a problem.

Even if Lucifer has a large number of troops stationed here, Macedonia will be able to take advantage of people and people to deceive Britain.

Therefore, this free land is actually a bomb.

Because with Lucifer's current strength, it would be difficult to garrison it even if it were wanted.

Even after he was ready to receive Lucifer's consent, he would find a way to leave the fortress with a back door or something.

However, Lucifer seemed to have little interest at this time.

"None of this satisfies Your Majesty. Your Majesty is too greedy."

Aristotle said this on the surface, but in his heart he was ready to continue digging holes for Lucifer.

However, just when he thought Lucifer was dissatisfied, Lucifer said something that shocked him.

"Greedy?

To be honest, I never hide my love for the things I like, and I desperately want to hold the woman I like in my arms.

But this time, the sage misunderstood me."

"Misunderstand"

"Macedonia has been defeated three times. If I still use this method to force you to give up the fortress or even the land next to it, it will seem a little unkind to me.

The other kings might think that I want to kill them all."

Lucifer smiled and deliberately said words that were very consistent with his benevolent monarch.

Be happy, be joyful.

I hope you can still laugh after a while.

"Your Majesty means..."

At this time, Aristotle thought that Lucifer was really chivalrous and was about to give him a great favor, but Lucifer continued.

"The fort and the land are spared.

In exchange, Macedonia paid a ransom equal to the fortress and the land.

Things remain unchanged in the Papal States.

I will even publicly declare the misunderstanding with Macedonia to show my sincerity.

With this condition, will the sage think that I am greedy?"

On the surface, Lucifer's words were indeed a favor.

Using money to redeem land is not uncommon in this era.

Faced with the choice between land and money, most nobles and kings would choose land over money.

After all, if the money is gone, taxes can be collected, but if the land is gone, it is really gone.

However, this goes against Aristotle's ideas.

"This..., Your Majesty, our country does not have that much money in the treasury for the time being."

Aristotle's joy gradually turned cold.

Now he was a little unclear whether Lucifer simply loved money, or whether he had seen through his secret plan.

If he simply loves money, he feels a bit out of place.

He had investigated Lucifer's life, and although he didn't mean to be frugal, his life as a king was indeed the most ordinary of the seven kings.

But if you say you don’t love money, the other person seems to like money more than land.

"no problem.

Even if I don't have money, I will accept other people's substitutes, such as food, or magic prisms, magic iron ore, and medicinal materials such as blood coagulation grass are also good.

But these things are not as shiny as gold coins after all, so they need an extra layer."

Lucifer casually mentioned some supplies.

These materials all require very important ones... The magic prism is related to magicians, the ore is necessary for casting high-quality weapons, and the last blood clotting grass is used to make potions.

Macedonia has just finished a game and needs these things.

"Your Majesty, don't you think your request is too much?"

Aristotle said directly to Lucifer.

"Is it too much? It seems we have not reached a consensus."

"The consensus is established within a range acceptable to both parties, but His Majesty's conditions obviously exceed this range."

Aristotle could not accept such conditions.

"is that so"

Lucifer asked with interest.

Then got a pretty sure one.

"yes!"

"The sage just wanted to plot against me and said again.

Originally, I thought that I was tolerant and didn't care about the sage's plot, and the sage would understand my gaffe and repay my kindness.

Now it seems that I might have made a mistake."

With a smile, Lucifer naturally revealed the little thoughts in Aristo's conditions.

Lucifer's words caused Aristotle to fall completely silent.

"..."

He really saw through it! The voice in his heart sounded, and sweat began to appear on Aristotle's forehead.

"Well, it was my mistake.

Maybe I shouldn't expect a peaceful solution to the problem at hand.

Compared with the reminder of words, sword and blood are the lessons that people will remember deeply."

In his words, Lucifer seemed to be starting a war again.

The rain outside the tent was getting heavier and heavier, but it was not as cold as Aristotle's heart at this moment.

"Your Majesty is pressing forward step by step. Aren't you worried that Macedonia will fight to the death?

By then, His Majesty’s support will not be able to arrive, and the Lyon garrison will not be able to stop the Roman army.”

At this point, Aristotle has completely given up his pretense.

"You are threatening me"

Lucifer still had a bright smile on his face.

You're not qualified enough to threaten me.

Not only are they not qualified enough, but their abilities are also lacking.

Now that others had seen through his inner thoughts, Aristotle no longer concealed his thoughts.

He adopted a more aggressive approach to diplomacy.

Mild measures are of no use, so it is now time for drastic measures to come into play.

He has deeply realized this in his long life,,.

Generally speaking, if a king doesn't like to hear soft words, he may like to hear tough words.

Of course, this kind of love may also be caused by worry and fear.

"I dare not, I just want to remind your majesty that a truce between the two countries is good for both of us.

A truce, the two countries will go to war peacefully, and both countries will face unacceptable losses."

At this time, Aristotle put away his usual benevolent old face and behaved more radically than Bismarck before.

Of course, this is also a way of diplomacy, not his nature.

Facing Aristotle who was so tough and seemed intent on defeating Aristotle, Lucifer still did not change his expression.

"Is it really"

Lucifer asked rhetorically.