With Woohyuk as King, the Rhine kingdom underwent many changes.

The economy was given a boost by the expansion of the maritime trade, as well as investments into new trade routes by land. Not to mention the development of new education institutions that attracted people from all over, bringing them to the capital.

The kingdom’s armies were reshuffled, and any of the past absurd practices were stamped out. They expanded their standing armies and appointed new commanders to lead them. 

Once he was satisfied with how things were developing within the country, he appointed Joanna as Regent and left all the administration to her.

His goal now was to clear the Medusa Temple in the Izuna kingdom. Because it could very well turn out to be a long trip, Woohyuk went to pay Lee Jaesung a visit before heading out.

“Will you be gone for long?”

“Yes.”

He had been given Count Ludwig’s title, and was in charge of running the Erutonia province. He wasn’t nearly as involved in the capital’s politics, but instead had his own army to lead.

“How can I help….”

“Just make sure to take good care of everyone while I’m away.”

Although he wasn’t the cunning politician type, he was a dependable guy with good morals that he could always count on.

For that reason he had entrusted him with the most important region, that had the free city of Media within it. He also...