บท 443: The Greed Of Power [Part 2]

His tone grew so intense that it seemed like the room itself was trembling.

"And at the end of the day, what are we? A secondary nation, not even large enough to be respected as an Empire—one that exists as a vassal state and an extension of Reimgard."

The Emperor spoke with such anger.

"My father and his father served like fools; they honored and followed the will of the first Emperor, who was a blockhead with no ambition of his own.

"Do you know what are considered values for the Emperor of Luinngard? Do you even know what Luinngard is? Loyalty, Obedience, Accountability, Adaptability, Supportiveness, Communication, Humility!!

"Tell me why?! Why do I, as an Emperor, need to be accountable to a damn country that sits on the other side of this sea? Why should I owe them my loyalty?! Isn't it insane?!"