Chapter 107

Chapter 107

The intergalactic nation known as the Algrand Empire.

Is it possible for an aristocratic government headed by an emperor to establish an intergalactic nation?

Some might ask such a question, but they have it all wrong.

Considering the sheer size of an intergalactic nation, its impossible for a ruler to manage one by himself.

Taking into account the cost to rule over such a vast expanse of land, its better to leave the management to other people, and thats why the system of aristocracy was revived.

There seems to have been other things going on in the past, but I honestly dont care about such details.

Whats important is that I, [Liam Sera Banfield], am a Count of a large empire, and I have control over several planets.

Everything inside my territory is mine. This includes the lives of the inhabitants. What do you say to this?

Ive returned to my territory, and Im in front of a beautiful woman in the drawing room of my mansion.

A tall elf with long ears is sitting in front of me in a folk dress.

The mesmerizing dress is both thin and white, highlighting the elfs body-line.

The embroidery on it is of a unique design as well.

The female elf has flawless white skin and blue eyes.

Shes so beautiful, in fact, that it seems almost fake.

Its honestly repulsive.

Two other equally tall elves are standing next to her, serving as guards and staring down at me whos sitting on the sofa.

Theyre pretending like theyre just on guard against me, but Im sure theyre looking down on me in their hearts.

Elves were once considered a race with a long lifespan, but the world has become a place where humans could live for over 500 years.

As Elves could only live for around 300 years, theyre now treated as short-lived species.

Whats more, unlike us humans, their forces are few in number, so they hold a weak position in society.

Despite all this, they slight humans and behave arrogantly because they believe that they are being sought after.

Its true that many people are still fascinated by Elves.

One of the well-established theories states that humans are attracted to Elves in part due to their physical beauty, but more so because of their charming magic power.

Elves are mystical creatures even in this world.

Not that I care though.

As for why Im showing them such a brazen attitude, its because were in my territory, and theyre demanding me to return one of the planets that I own.

The female elf before me is of a special race called the High Elf, and she is treated as royalty among the other elves.

That might explain why she seems to be looking down on me.

An ideology befitting an aristocrat. However, Id like to point out that the planet under the Count was originally our ancestors hometown.

That wasteland of a planet was once your ancestors hometown? And now that Ive finally succeeded in bringing back the vegetation, you want me to return it to you? What a convenient story. I never knew that Elves were such a shameless race.

Provoked, the two knights acting as guards narrow their eyes.

In contrast, the Elf Queen remains calm.

Our hometown has been restored. Surely, this must be the universes way of telling us Elves to return to our hometown and prosper. I hear that theres a World Tree on the restored planet. Lord Count must be having some trouble taking care of the World Tree, no?

World Treea sacred plant that produces elixir.

Humans are said to be incapable of taking care of one.

If we could secure a reliable source of elixir, it would indeed benefit the territory, but Im not interested at the moment.

If I want to obtain elixirs, I just have to hunt some pirates.

By defeating them, I would gain the right to their possessions.

I can turn debris into resources with the Alchemy Box and convert the pirates soul to elixirs using the Planetary Development Device.

Working ones fingers to the bone?

Nay, as an evil lord, I make sure that I dont leave anything behind, not even their souls.

In essence, the pirates are my wallet.

They go around rampaging and collecting treasures all so that they could lay down their lives to profit me.

As long as pirates exist, I wont face any troubles.

But then again

Having a World Tree under ones control is a symbol of status for a lord.

In a discussion between aristocrats, I would be able to boast that theres a World Tree in my territory!

In that sense, theres no harm in keeping these Elves.

Hmm, fine. Ill think about it. If youre willing to work for me, the least I can do is let you guys exist.

I say this in a condescending manner.

Even so, the Goblin had his faith in Liam.

Count Banfield is someone thats hailed as a virtuous lord-gobu. As long as we explain things properly, he will definitely understand-gobu.

The Elf Queen flashed a fearless smile.

A virtuous lord? That brat is just another human, and hell no doubt choose the beautiful Elves over ugly beings like you.

Yes, that was how the world worked.

However, they werent aware of one important fact.

Liam Sera Banfield was someone that aspired to be an evil lord.

A Goblin and an Orc have arrived.

I knew that Goblins and Orcs existed, but this is my first time actually meeting them.

Ive been anticipating this meeting much more than the meeting with the Elves.

Lord Count, please let us take care of the World Tree. As for what World Trees are

The Orc goes through a lot of effort to explain things to me.

Apparently, the original purpose of World Trees isnt to produce elixirs.

Something about their very existence being meaningfulto sum it up, they have spiritual value.

Anyway, Im not really interested in what they have to say.

However, I am interested in the Goblin and the Orc themselves.

Dont you think they fit in with the image of an evil lords sidekick better than the Elves?

Those domineering Elves arent exactly my cup of tea.

If I had to choose, Id rather employ the Goblins and the Orcs.

Theyll be my trusty companions that remind me of how evil I am.

To begin with, I can gather as many beauties as I want, but things are a bit different when it comes to gathering Orcs and Goblins.

You see, there arent that many Goblins and Orcs in this world, so theyre considered rarities.

I thought there would be a lot more Goblins and Orcs roaming around, but that doesnt seem to be the case.

Either way, Im planning on having people take care of the World Tree for the sake of putting up appearance, and Id rather employ them than the Elves.

The Goblin begins saying something out of desperation.

Lord Count, us Goblins will spare no effort in supporting you-gobu. I implore Lord Count to give our companions salvation-gobu.

Willing to spare no effort in supporting me, you sayI like it.

The Goblin-and-Orc duo raises their heads.

Gobu!?

Eh!?

They look utterly surprised. Did they not have high hopes?

They must have thought that Id choose the Elves, but I can always catch the Elves anytime I want.

Hmm, now that I think about it, it wouldnt be a bad idea to have them under these twos captivity so that things develop in the direction of those doujins.

The idea reeks of evil and corruption.

There was this one junior in the past that was very enthusiastic about doujins.

Something about an evil lord doing something to the Elves

It seems like Goblins and Orcs come out often in those scenarios.

Ill bestow you with the planet that has the World Tree. You two will henceforth work for me.

Y-yes, sir!But what exactly will we be tasked to do?

The Orc replies in a hurry, but it seems like he has no idea what their job entails.

What a blunder. I only have a rudimentary understanding of those matters, and I dont know what Im supposed to have them do either.

The thing is, I wasnt really paying attention when we were having that conversation about doujins.

Sorry, junior.

Ill call for you guys when the need arises. For the time being, take care of the World Tree and raise it properly.

U-understood, gobu!

I have a magnificent World Tree in my territory!I just want that kind of bragging rights.

Ill hit them up with something when I need their service.

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Brian (): Its painful. The end result turned out fine, but the process that he took to get thereIts painful.