[R18] King's Domination Chapter 11: No Money, Only the Deadline Remains

"What do you an there's no money!?"

I couldn't help but raise my voice after hearing the shocking truth from Princess Ellis inside the carriage.

"There isn't a single coin of spare money in the royal treasury," she said calmly.

"I know the kingdom is struggling, but you're telling there's not even any funds to carry out reforms?"

"Well, our country is currently in the middle of a full-blown decline."

Even if we're in decline, there's no way to do any reforms without money. It's simply impossible.

"... Well... I may have made a mistake. Maybe I shouldn't have set a two-month deadline."

If there's no money, all we can do is wait until we have so. In that case, setting a ti limit was a big stupid mistake. But now, if I take back my word, I'll lose everyone's trust.

"No, Lord Seiou, the two-month deadline you set was absolutely correct. In fact, two months from now... our country will go bankrupt."

"What!?"

"Currently our debt paynts are overdue. If we fail to make the paynt due the month after next, the kingdom will officially collapse. And the won of our country will be sold as slaves."

Princess Ellis said this with a calm face.

What a disaster of a country...

There's no such thing as a personal bankruptcy system here. But there is slavery. If they can't pay with money, they'll have to pay with our bodies, literally.

"Of course, to prevent that from happening, I plan to revoke everyone's citizenship in the na of the royal family and take full responsibility myself."

"I won't let the Princess carry this burden alone. I will follow her wherever she goes."

Secretary Mia also declared her willingness to share the sa fate. That's an admirable resolve, but ultimately, it's not going to change anything.

"Sigh... No funds for reforms, and the only thing we do have is a deadline..."

This feels exactly like a company on the verge of collapse.

"Well, our country is currently in the middle of a full-blown decline," Princess Ellis repeated with a calm smile.

They really are standing at the edge of a cliff.

"What about governnt bonds? Can't we borrow money sohow?"

"We can't. Our country's credit is completely worthless."

"Ugh..."

That's not sothing to say so proudly.

"Our country is currently in the middle of a full-blown decline," she said once again.

"Okay that's enough. I get it already."

If the country has no credibility, then I'll have to make the money myself.

I started going through my pockets in desperation. What do I have with from my old world that might be worth anything?

All I had on were my watch, my smartphone, a wallet, a solar-powered mobile battery, wireless earphones, and so chocolate.

"In any case, we need to secure funds, or we can't do anything. Princess, is there a marketplace in this country?"

"Yes. I can take you there. But it's almost closing ti, so let's hurry."