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Chapter 145.1: The Suffering of Governing (2)

. . .What are you talking about?

If what he was crying about was asking for tax cuts, then the name Giant Slayer might as well change to Merchant Killer.

However, the envoys from the city were not so fearless.

They knew that the new conqueror could make reckless decisions if he wanted to, so they wouldnt dare provoke the conqueror who showed consideration for them.

No matter how satisfactory the city was and how much confidence it had, the envoys didnt dare provoke the conqueror whose spirit was piercing the sky.

They had come because it was truly urgent.

You came to say you couldnt catch a monster?

Johan asked back incredulously. He found the envoys words hard to believe.

In this world with much more unexplored territory, monsters were a serious threat. Knights wandering to catch monsters and collect bounties were not just for fun.

However, it didnt make sense for Gilsina City to send people just because they couldnt catch a single monster. They had quite a few mercenaries and could also ask nearby knights for help.

. . .?

Fahid, the first son of Ahir next to him, was puzzled by Johans reaction. He carefully opened his mouth.

Count, is it hard to believe that they request help from a hero like you because they couldnt catch a monster? It doesnt seem that strange to me. . .

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Johan then realized that he was misunderstanding something.

There were land routes, and it didnt seem like the monster had been on a rampage for that long. Also, even without the monster, it was doubtful whether they would have bowed and scraped like this.

But instead of probing, Johan decided to play along with them.

Indeed, it is the monsters fault.

Please accept this document presented in the name of our Council.

Instead of passing it to the scribe next to him to read, Johan just took it himself and read it. The envoys were surprised at that. They didnt expect the new Count to be able to read without the scribes help.

Aside from the long rhetorical expressions, what the city of Gilsina was saying was simple. Catch this monster and we will give you everything except autonomy.

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The autonomy of the city was the citys life and soul. Even if the city starved to death, at least a few families would be burned at the stake if they handed that over. Johan didnt intend to take that either.

As long as they pay taxes properly and show obedience, he had no intention of forcibly disturbing the city as it busily went about its business.

It wasnt like Johan had some crazy ambition. . .

Alright. Ill think about it.

Well be waiting. Your Excellency!

The envoys bowed politely and withdrew. Desperation could be seen in their withdrawing figures. Though they were withdrawing now, their determination to not leave this fiefdom before hearing a response could be felt.

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