Chapter 152. Desire and Humanity (7)

The war with external enemies ended, and the Tuscan Imperial Army returned to their homeland.

The returning soldiers, even if they were just cooks who only made food in the rear, were enjoying the joy of homecoming while boasting as if they were war heroes...

But Marquis Ragusa, the Commander-in-Chief of this war, was moving even busier now than during the war.

"It feels like fighting two wars in a row."

The war with the Grand Duchy of Millania's army, and then the endless lobbying from nobles.

They ask for a more objective evaluation of the merits established by their children, siblings, same faction, retainers, but.

Both the people giving gifts and Marquis Ragusa receiving them all know.

That it's essentially solicitation though they just say that.

If he refuses, relations with that noble could worsen and he could be politically cornered, and if he accepts, he has to grant improper requests.

In the end, it's best to accept, evaluate fairly, then claim this was the best he could do...