My hard-earned reputation, wasn't it ruined by you?
Duke Linqi complained, struggling to say, "Your Majesty, I..."
"Duke, I had no choice but to do this," Duge sighed, "The news of our nation's founding hasn't spread yet, but once it does, it will surely provoke a war, and our nation has too few warriors."
Wasn't it you who founded the nation, not me?
Duke Linqi continued to mutter under his breath.
"So, we urgently need to cultivate a powerful force of our own!" Duge said, "Samurai are accustomed to enhancing their strength with Martial Spirits, having neglected other methods for centuries. This is why the samurai have made no significant progress, eagerly pursuing Soul Skills and the improvement of Soul Power. In my opinion, that's a misguided approach."
"I don't quite understand," Duke Linqi frowned.
