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nIn the throne.

nAlex sat folding his legs with a large grin on his face.

nFor the people who followed Alex, they saw him as a messenger of God who was sent here to punish the evildoers.

nBut from the nobles’ point of view, he looked like a bandit who is using every possible way to crush his enemies without any rules.

nThis guy is not playing by the rules. After all, who in his right mind kidnaps family members in between the wars.

nSeeing Alex use cheap and underhanded methods, even they were ashamed of themselves and fall short before his evilness

nWhile a major chunk of nobles’ power being concentrated in front of the castle walls, Riya along with the newly formed shadow squad sneaked into nobles’ houses and kidnapped their families.

nSince all the families of nobles were in the city and had come to visit the place due to Alex’s invitation it made their work quite easy.

nAlex was finding it hard to hold his laughter, Riya kidnapped Dorda in the middle of the night without anyone’s notice and these nobles weren’t able to feel his absence until he appeared on the castle walls.

n‘Just what kind of ** was Dorda.’

nEven he was feeling sorry for the poor soul who had given his everything to loot the resources and pass them to the nobles who don’t even remember his great work and couldn’t even feel his presence even though he was the main instigator of this chaos.

nAlex looked at the remaining nobles. Before coming here, he had already executed four more nobles because they had committed many unforgivable acts.

nThe ones whom he had left alive were just involved in thievery and a few minor skirmishes.

n“Do you know why you all are alive?” Alex asked with a heavy tone.

nThe nobles shook their heads and looked at Alex with a pleading gaze to forgive them for not knowing the answer.

nThey were too terrified to answer wrongly and get special services from him.

n“You don’t even know this much? How the hell did you all become nobles without any brain?” Alex sighed and pinched the skin between his eyebrows.

n“It’s because I am a benevolent king who can’t see his people in pain. So, how can I kill you all who had shed blood and sweat for this kingdom.”Alex spoke with a smile.

nEveryone’s mouth twitched on hearing his reply.

n‘If you are benevolent then the devil should be worshipped as the saint.’The nobles thought.

n“Those who have been killed. All their lands and wealth would be confiscated.”

n“You all can maintain a part of your wealth. I will not ask you an unreasonable amount. You all should donate 40% of your wealth and dispose of your military rights except for maintaining the bare minimum squadron for the protection.”

n“Bassie, you have to donate 20% of your wealth.”

nBassie frowned as he thought that he would be left alone but this guy will not leave anyone from whom he can leech over.

nThe nobles sighed in relief.40℅ doesn’t mean much as long as they are all still alive.

nWhile they were feeling relieved and felt a huge burden passed over their shoulders, they heard Alex’s words.

n“It’s not over,” Alex spoke and looked at them with a sharp gaze.

n“You…You…You,” Alex pointed to three nobles among the herd and said, “You will be tasked with handling the maintenance and building of new roads.”

n“Within a month. I want all the roads in the capital in top-notch condition.”

n“And you three will be responsible if, within a month, the roads aren’t back to good condition. I will make sure that the road will be your grave where you will take your last breath.”Alex said with a stern voice.

nGulped.

nThe nobles swallowed their saliva on hearing Alex’s frightening declaration.

n” Now you..”Alex pointed to another three individuals and shouted”You will be charged with cleaning the city.”

n“And the time limit is one month. In a month, I want this city as clean as your own house.”

n“Otherwise…”

nThe nobles trembled to wait for Alex’s next words.

n“Don’t worry. I will not kill you..” Alex spoke with a smile.

nThe nobles wiped off that sweat from their heads.

n“I will just make your house a garbage dump of the capital.”

nCough…Cough…

nAlex was annoyed by someone’s cough and shouted”Who is that bastard without any sense of eloquence?”

n“Me…”

nAlex looked to the side to see Mordek coughing hard and said”Oh! Uncle. Please take your time.”

n“Who the hell has a problem with Uncle Mordek’s coughing? Can’t an old man cough? Do you all not cough?”

n“See, Uncle Mordek no one has any problem. You can cough all you want.”

nMordek felt he would cough blood if Alex carried on his shamelessness.

nMordek was just stunned on baring the noble house becoming a garbage dump as his house was near one of them.

nAnd he knew Alex wasn’t joking and he would really make their house garbage dumps which he wanted to refute but he couldn’t muster the courage.

nAlex pointed to a few more individuals and distributed a task to each of them.

nHis first goal was to rebuild the city structures. The second was to revive its economy.

nThe third was to raise its military strength.

nThe fourth was to make an educational institution.

nAlex asked Bassie to start recruiting officials for administration and other things and start gathering the document.

nWhile the meeting was coming to an end, a nobleman mustering his courage asked”Your Highness. For the task you have given to us, who will provide the money for it?”

nThe entire throne room descended into deathly silence.

nAlex was shocked for a moment but shook his head.

nSometimes he is astonished by his own benevolence and tolerance.

n‘Why the hell did you think I only confiscate only 40% of your wealth. Should I chop him down?No..No, let’s be merciful for once.’

nBehind him, many people burned incense on this man’s name.

n“You want to know who will give the money,” Alex asked.

nThe man nodded.

n“Come with me. We will have a nice, hearty and long discussion.”

n“I will answer all your queries there.”

n“Max, Ben will also accompany you. You will also receive Nevan’s Special Heavenly Service.”

nThe man’s face became pale and he lost all his blood.

n“No, please forgive me.”

n“Hey, why are you asking me sorry? We were just going to enjoy it.”

n“Hey, take him,” Alex ordered.

nMax and Ben dragged the man with them and exited the room while Alex signalled them not to do anything and leave the man.

n“Dismiss.”

nMordek looked at exiting people and said”Are you born with thick skin? I have never seen a shameless King like you.”

nAlex rubbed his nose and said, “Thank you.”

n“Shamelessness and having a thick skin is an art. You wouldn’t understand it even if you try to figure it out with all your heart.”

nMordek wanted to hit his head for asking such a question.

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nOn their way, Alex suddenly pulled Riya and carried her in the princess carry position.

n“My Lord, what are you doing?” Alex grinned and spoke, “We are going to do what husband and wife do?”

n“What!” Riya spoke and her face became red.

nAlex put her down on the bed and asked”What! You don’t you want to do?’

n“No. I mean yes.” Riya spoke with a cute meek voice.

nAlex laughed and sleeping beside her pulled her to his embrace and spoke”Don’t worry Riya. I am not going to force you.”

n“We can take all the time we want.”

n“I am just happy to have you as my wife,” Alex spoke and cuddled with Riya.

n“I am also happy to be your wife,” Riya spoke but noticed that Alex had already passed out and was having sweet dreams.

nRiya knew that Alex hadn’t slept for many days rushing here and there and after taking care of nobles, he can finally take some rest.

nRiya giggled and pulled his head to her bosom, and gave a sweet gentle kiss on his forehead.

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