I Became a Level -99 Vicious Lord

Chapter 148:

Im begging you to be reasonable, Senior.

What? Why are you criticizing me for not noticing anything?

If you put it that way, I have nothing to say about it, but it almost made my soul jump out.

Boy, did it frighten you.

But what brings you here?

Whats the matter? Ive come to see if things are going well between him and that young lady, Hahaha. Its always fun to see the young ones in love.

In other words, the foolish senior came to snoop.

Why are you not in a relationship?

Hmm?

Come to think of it, the history books say youve surprisingly not gotten into any romantic relationships.

Romantic relationships!?

Kairos exclaimed.

All I ever did was work tirelessly for the peace and well-being of this continent, who has time for the opposite sex!

Well. Yes. I see.

Camille didnt bother to prod at Kairos sore spot.

After all, how could he possibly say that by pining for a flower snake, he missed out on the opportunity to meet other members of the opposite sex?

So youre not interested in having one in this life?

Im not really interested in a relationship. But why dont you? After all, youre in the prime of your life, and while youre not as handsome as he is, youre just as good-looking, and Im sure women will be chasing after you.

Im not thinking of it yet.

Then youll miss all the good times. In my experience, you have to be in many relationships before you find the right one.

Kairos gave Camille a 30-minute lecture about relationships.

Old man.

After listening to Kairos tirade, Camille had had enough.

As much as he wanted to cut him off, he didnt want to hurt the old mans feelings.

Then a thought occurred to him, and he stopped and asked Kairos.

Senior.

Hmm?

But who is Ariel?

[Ariel] was the name of an elven maiden often mentioned by the subordinates of Kairos.

Even if she was an elf, theres a very good chance shed already be dead after 450 years.

Eh, Eeh?!

Kairos sputtered, uncharacteristically startled.

*Shudder!*

He must have been frightened, because his body was vibrating like an aspen tree.

What is it?

D-Dont say her name! Please!

Huh?

In front of me, Ariel Huff! Whatever, dont even say the A in her name!

..

Shes the devil! A Demon!

Camille wondered how an elf, a forest race and symbol of gentleness, could possibly be called a demon, but chose not to probe further.

He was curious, but based on Kaiross reaction, it was unlikely he would be able of hearing it.

The girl hes in love with is a flower snake. The other is a demon. What a terrible pity that he doesnt have any other options.

Inwardly, Camille clicked his tongue and pitied Kaiross wretched life.

Please dont drink yourself into oblivion in this life, and I wish you good fortune.

At that moment.

Ahhh! the little bastards already gone!

Kairos pointed to Otto and Elise in the distance.

Turning his head, he saw Otto and Elises faces getting closer together.

..!

..!

Camille and Kairos eyes widened.

Heh

A proud grin appeared on their faces.

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In the same time frame.

Theres something stuck to you.

Thanks.

Otto was brushing a speck of dust off Elises other cheek.

When should we do the Homework Inspection?

Ill let it pass this time. Youve had quite enough already.

Thank you.

Still, dont neglect your training.

Of course.

The conversation between Otto and Elise was extremely healthy and positive.

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Otto was still a gentleman and escorted Elise to her quarters.

Have a comfortable night!

You sleep well too.

On the way back to his lodging.

How are things going?

Camille asked as he approached Otto from a distance.

What?

Arent you and the lady in the stage of gingerly getting to know each other?

Eh.

Otto threw up his hands as if he didnt know what that meant.

No, its not like were getting to know each other or anything. Its not like that.

Wasnt it going well?

What.

But earlier.

Earlier what?

Werent you kissing?

Oh, you were spying on me again. Ugh.

Otto glared at Camille.

How dare you spy on the King while hes spending time with his fiance, eh? You ought to have turned your head!

According to the court etiquette of this world, when the king and queen were engaged in a love affair, the courtiers, servants, and maids were supposed to turn their heads away.

Im not a courtier, nor am I a servant.

Then you can be a maid.

..

Hmm.

Otto narrowed his eyes, lifting his gaze a little to let his imagination run wild.

Dont you think thats a good idea?

What do you mean?

Putting on heels and a dress. Like a strict muscle lady? Hehehe.

Are you saying youre going to make me cross-dress?

Why not, Im the king, and if I want to dress up, I can.

Otto grinned evilly.

If you dont listen to me, Ill make you cross-dress, Hehehe.

If youre going to do it, do it.

Camilles eyes flashed with murder.

One joke and youre gonna kill me over it. Ugh. Knights are so scary, you ought to knock it out, you know. What kind of king am I if I cant even get a knight to cross-dress?

Please dont say such nonsense.

Nye~ Nye~

So nothing really happened?

I said nothing. You must have mistaken it for something else, I just wiped something off her face.

Oh?

What about dating?

Otto shook his head.

Your Majesty is.

Camille turned to Otto.

Is it because you dont like Lady Elise?

Whats there to like about her?

Eh?

How dare you meddle with the King?

What do you mean, are you going to do something self-deprecating.?

Nothing like that.

Otto drew a line in the sand.

Im saying that Im not good enough, that shes too good for me, that I dared to love her, that its not some stupid sentiment, its a crime, that kind of thing.

Then what is it?

Elise is a woman of good character, noble, beautiful, and good-hearted. I admire her, but I also pity her. I am a man, too, and I find myself drawn to her, perhaps even attracted to her.

But why are you hesitating?

Its not like that. Its just that the relationship between me and Elise is not just a simple one between a man and a woman.

What?

Its just complicated, beyond words.

What do you mean by that?

Youll find out eventually, and when you do, youll know without me telling you. So dont ask me now. My head is aching.

Otto smiled a wistful smile, and continued on his way.

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Ill be a little late next time. Ill be coming to visit you in two months.

Ill be waiting.

After sending Elise on her way, Otto was forced to stay in the Gurling Archipelago for a while.

It wasnt easy to gain complete control of the Gurling Archipelago.

It was a breeding ground for pirates, and the civilian population was mostly criminals and their families.

There were a lot of people who needed to be eliminated, public sentiment needed to be taken care of, and new laws needed to be enacted and enforced.

This kept Otto busy from early morning until late at night with administrative duties.

If it were in the mainland Lota Kingdom, he would have left it to Archduke Wazir and the civil officials.

So Otto, Camille, the magic swordsmen, and the mages had to sit on their collective asses, glued to their desks, while poring over various documents.

If the Black Wyvern had been big enough to fly, he would have had Kassim fetch the officials from the Kingdom of Iota.

What do we do with all those captured pirates, do we execute them all?

Are you crazy?

Otto growled, his eyes flaring at Drakes question.

What do you mean, crazy? Most of the ones weve captured have been the most heinous.

I mean, are you crazy?

Not really, but.

No, fuck this. I think youre crazy.

Im not crazy, Im just asking for Your Majestys opinion.

Drake gave him an indignant look.

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Otto shook his head.

Youre such a pirate that all you can think about is turning away and executing them, arent you?

Yeah?

What if we execute them ourselves? Who cares about public sentiment? Surely even the most heinous criminals have family, acquaintances, and friends?

Of course.

Then where do all those families, acquaintances, and friends live?

Most of them live here ah!

Drake gasped, finally understanding Ottos meaning.

Public Sentiment.

Right now, Otto was thinking of the citizens inhabiting the Gurling Archipelago.

Kill them, but dont kill them ourselves. Theres no point in getting blood on our hands. Examine them thoroughly, and let those worth saving be rehabilitated.

Yes, Your Majesty.

And the ones who cant, the ones who arent fully human, turn them over to the neighboring navy. That way, we wont have blood on our hands, and well also make money.

Money What do you mean?

If we turn them over to the navy, they give us a bounty, bounty!

For a moment, Drake thought he saw gold coins in Ottos eyes.

*Sparkle!*

They werent really turning into gold coins, but Ottos eyes were sparkling with the desire for money.

So thats why you said I was crazy.

Drake realized why Otto had taken offense at his suggestion of executing the pirates.

If we turn them over to the navy, theyll pay us money! Money! Theyll even execute them for us! Well make money without getting blood on our hands!

I-Im sorry.

If you kill a pirate because you dont like them, where will you get the bounty? Be careful in the future. Do you understand?

Ill keep that in mind.

Oh, and.

Drake stumbled to his feet, thinking he was done ranting, but he straightened up at Ottos addition.

Pay the families of the criminals a modest sum of money and get them to leave. That will minimize the backlash in the archipelago, and settle things somewhat.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Im not saying we wont get any resentment, but it would be nice to at least show some sincerity. Dont make a big deal out of it, and dont call them the families of the criminals. You get it, dont make them victims like you.

Ah.

Drake knew what Otto was talking about.

After all, Drake had once tried to join the Navy and been denied enlistment because his father was a pirate.

Ill take care of it.

Get out of here.

Yes, Your Grace.

Otto dismissed Drake and continued to sift through his papers, continuing his administrative duties.

I didnt realize he was so competent.

Camille, who was sorting through the papers at the desk next to Ottos, was greatly surprised to see that Ottos administrative skills were many times greater than hed expected.

He hadnt been able to appreciate it when he was in the Lota Kingdom, but now that hes here in the Gurling Archipelago, Ottos administrative abilities are truly excellent.

Then.

I guess hes been avoiding work on purpose because its troublesome.

Camille concluded.

And it was true.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty!

Guic, Gwuik!

While he was in the middle of his work, Qasim came running in with Peng and whispered something in Ottos ear.

Qasim was on a mission to hunt down rogue criminals and confiscate their property as they circled the Gurling Archipelago.

About three seconds later.

*Bang!*

Otto slammed his hand down on his desk and jumped to his feet.

Smuggling? Hehehe!

Ottos mouth split open, almost touching his ear.