Imprisoning the princess? You want me to be the villain?

Chapter 14 Princess in exchange for territory?
What is it like to deceive someone and end up deceiving the real person?
Jim got up from the ground, his smile was uglier than crying, and his cheeks became hot when he thought of what he had just said about Lear.

"Master Lear, I..." Jim stammered and tried to say something.

"No need to say more. If you are interested, you can come to Stuart's house to find me after the duel." Lear waved his hand to interrupt Jim's words.

His eyes looked towards a place not far away, where a fat man with red hair, wearing a crimson robe and holding a staff inlaid with bright red gems, slowly walked towards him.

The red outfit was very eye-catching, but Lear's eyes twitched slightly.

The robe and staff were obviously powerful equipment, and they looked gorgeous individually, but when worn on Eric, they looked strange together.

It’s like the nouveau riche in the previous life, with rings all over his hands and a big gold chain hanging on his chest.

Eric stopped walking, his eyes were as dark as a venomous snake, "How could the heir of Stuart mix with these lowly commoners?"

The discussions on both sides of the street gradually stopped. Eric's words belittled the civilians. Some people showed angry expressions, but did not dare to say anything more.

After all, he is the Duke's son, not someone they can mess with.

Hearing Eric's sarcastic words, the little maid beside him raised her eyebrows, obviously angry.

Before being adopted by Lear, she was a pauper in the slums, not even a commoner.

If commoners are inferior, then what about her?

Li Er sensed Ino's emotions, held the little maid's hand, motioned her to be quiet, and then replied with a smile:
"They are not inferior. The people of any kingdom are valuable assets, because their efforts make the kingdom strong."

"The kingdom's economy and tax revenue are created by them. We nobles enjoy the fruits of their labor and should respect them."

As Lear finished speaking, the atmosphere around him changed noticeably, and Lear could feel the gazes of the civilians on him.

When he first came to the morning market, there was jealousy, vigilance, and even disgust in these people's eyes, but now it has changed, becoming kind and unbelievable.

They couldn't believe that such words would be spoken by a noble, but it had to be said that such words were enough to change the attitude of these common people towards Lear.

Eric was speechless after hearing what Lear said and felt like a clown.

Lear was jealous of the supportive eyes around him. Why was it always like this?

When he was in the academy before, the female mages also looked at Li Er with this kind of eyes.

He couldn't accept it, and just when he was about to say something, a hearty laugh broke the silence.

"Haha, well said!"

A royal guard came from not far away and cleared a path. Lear saw his sister Avian standing at the front of the team.

In the middle of the road, King Rosser and Queen Philia walked slowly.

"Lear, you are right. Every civilian is a valuable asset to the kingdom! Thank you all for your contributions to the kingdom. The Kingdom of Braifel is stronger because of you!"

Walking up to Lear, Rosser glanced at the civilians around him.

When the civilians around heard this, they cheered after a brief silence.

"Long live His Majesty the King!"

"Long live His Majesty the King!"

The cheers were like a tsunami.

Lear watched this scene and a smile appeared on his face.

Rosser Brayfield, as a king, is a very competent and wise ruler.

Since he came to power, he has reduced taxes and levies, and in the hearts of many civilians in the kingdom, Rosser is like a saint. If possible, Lear does not want to go against the king, but the king's daughter is now imprisoned at home.

He felt a little helpless, and suddenly felt a gaze on him.

Looking up, Queen Philea was looking at him with a gentle smile. When she saw Lear raise his head, she nodded to him.

Lear didn't understand what the queen meant, and he had almost no interaction with her.

The crowd was still cheering as the King entered the Kingdom Arena, protected by the Royal Guards.

Eric completely became a background figure. No one cared about this upstart anymore. Feeling ignored, Eric's face became even gloomier. He glared at Li Er and said harshly:
"I hope you can still laugh in the arena later!"

Lear shrugged his shoulders and ignored him. He turned back to Jim who was still standing there and said, "What I just said still stands. If you want, come to Stuart House to find me."

After saying that, Lear also walked into the Kingdom Arena.

The little maid Ino followed behind Lear, with a glittering look in her eyes, and thought that Lear just now was super handsome!
……

The Kingdom Arena is huge. It is not only a place where commoners hang out, but it is also a favorite place for many nobles.

In addition to the huge open-air arena in the center, there are also many small arenas inside.

Lear and Eric duel in the largest amphitheater.

A group of nobles followed the king and queen. Lear and Eric were in front of the team. There was a bit of a tit-for-tat atmosphere, but of course it was one-sided on Eric's part.

Soon they arrived at the VIP stand, where the king and queen took their seats.

"Lear, I'm sorry to force you to duel with Eric so suddenly." Rosser said apologetically, "Millia is my most precious daughter. I must find a husband who can protect her."

The nobles around had different expressions. Rosser's words clearly showed that he was not optimistic about Lear.

Eric was a little proud and looked at Lear provocatively.

Lear raised his eyebrows, not caring about these people. But did the king really not know that Millia was missing or did he have some other conspiracy?
He was somewhat confused about this duel.

"I know this is unfair to Stuart. I will compensate you and Albert. Whether you win or lose this duel, I will give you a new territory." Rosser continued.

After these words were spoken, the nobles who had been gloating over the other's misfortune were stunned.

I thought Lear’s engagement was going to fall through, but now he’s going to compensate him with territory?

If a princess changes her territory, isn't that a definite reward upgrade?
What is a princess? At most, she is just a beautiful woman, but the territory is a real benefit!
How many years has it been since the kingdom divided up territories?
The last time the territory was divided was seven years ago. It was given to the then Earl of Norton, now the Duke of Norton, and it was a very small territory.

"Your Majesty! To grant a territory, one must make a huge contribution. This has always been the rule!"

Someone immediately stood up to oppose it.

Rosser looked up at the person who stood up, his eyes full of anger, "I am the king of Brayfield. When did I need others to interfere with the territory that belonged to the royal family?"

The person who stood out was instantly silenced, and facing Rosser's gaze, he could only retreat in panic.

Rosser is the king and also a golden judge of extraordinary level. How could these nobles who are not even beginner professionals question him?

Li Er smiled and said, "Then thank you for your reward, Your Majesty."

He also didn't expect that Rosser would be willing to compensate him with a territory. Maybe he really thought that he would lose and lose the princess, so he exchanged for compensation.

Perhaps the relationship between his father Albert is also involved. Lear remembered that in the game, the current Duke of Stuart, Albert, and King Rosser had a pretty good relationship.

(End of this chapter)