"Your Majesty means we should get rid of him? We're making a move against the southern kingdom?" Reno looked as if he had discovered a new continent, his face full of interest. He paced a couple of steps before leaning closer.
"His Majesty has finally seen the light? He's starting to lay plans for the south? The Empire's territory is rich, sure, but the southern kingdom's land is just as fertile! Mm! Land under heaven belongs to the virtuous! What does His Majesty intend to do?" Reno lowered his voice, wearing an expression as though he had seen through Roland's thoughts.
"Still, I suggest we take it slowly. First, we give him this!" Reno made a slicing gesture across his throat.
"After dealing with Aragorn, we'll swallow the Northern Territory first, then set our sights on the south. At the very least, we must reclaim the Empire's southern frontier first. That way, we can connect with Gondor's lands. Let's work hard! Let's strive to achieve it within His Majesty's lifetime!" Reno excitedly painted the picture of the future. The sheer scope of that blueprint thrilled him. What achievement could drive a warrior madder than reclaiming lost territory? Naturally, it was expanding the realm!
"Cough, cough! General Reno, please sit down first." Duke Joelster hurriedly rose and guided Reno to the side, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
"General Reno, you seem to be getting a little carried away!" Yun Feng quickly said. Roland had merely asked them to keep an eye on this possible sole legitimate heir of Gondor, yet Reno had jumped straight to wanting to butcher the man...
"Have I? If we cut off their bloodline first, there won't be any legal disputes!" Reno said solemnly. They could not use such unscrupulous methods within their own country,