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People often put a wrong interpretation on those rascals. Despite their madness, they tended to be quite obedient, and among them, Genise was relatively easy to manage.
I shuddered to imagine how the other two rascals would react to this situation. If something were to happen to me, we would lose this war.
Not because I was the Empress of Seven Hills, but because both Edwin and Haven were leading the Seven Hills Imperial Army.
They probably wouldn't have the empire's best interests at heart. Instead, they might turn this war into chaos in their pursuit of revenge if something were to happen to me.
So if possible, I was reluctant to engage in any dangerous activities, but the temptation of gaining seven territories with just a few of my words was alluring.
"Did you say Countess Donau?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. Countess Donau's estate and the six surrounding territories governed by six lords."
