I, Who Was Dismissed as Worthless Failure by my Family and Fiancée, Discovered I had Reincarnated as a Game Character I Raised with Great Care and Vowed to Take Control of my Life and Defy Anyone who Opposes Me. - Chapter 146: What of It?

Chapter 146: What of It?

“Haa? Are you saying that I, just like you, don’t care about my citizens?”

How much further will this person belittle me?

Being compared to Gaius like this, I can’t ignore it and react without hesitation.

“Actually, that statement applies more to my past actions. Ever since I was taught by a certain individual that the well-being of the citizens directly contributes to the Empire’s strength, it’s safe to say that currently, you care less about the citizens than I do.”

“Don’t spout nonsense!! Unlike you, I contemplate daily what I can do for the citizens and put policies I believe to be beneficial into actual practice!!”

Does he truly desire war with the Holy Kingdom!? I’m well aware I shouldn’t fall for such provocations, yet I can’t help but shout in frustration.

First of all, unlike Gaius, I genuinely think about my citizens daily and work for their happiness. So, when confronted with such baseless accusations, even I, who usually exercises restraint, can’t possibly remain calm.

“Are you seriously saying that? Let me ask you then: do you recall how many years it’s been since you visited this territory? Have you been here even once since becoming the Holy Queen four years ago at a young age? And wasn’t it true that four years ago, you stayed for only two days before swiftly moving on to the neighbouring territory?”

“S-So what of it?”

“What of it, you ask? If it weren’t for me coming to this territory, would you ever have come here in your lifetime?”

“That’s my prerogative, no matter when I decide to come! You have no right to meddle in my affairs!”

“Hmm, hitting the nail on the head, aren’t we? In essence, it seems like the residents of this territory don’t matter much to you. Furthermore, you only visit territories you favour, and it’s said that you provide substantial support and donations to those favoured places, including sizable contributions to churches.”

“W-Well, I did it because I genuinely felt it was necessary when I saw it with my own eyes—”

“I see, so you provided support and donations because you felt it was necessary after seeing it firsthand? Then why wouldn’t other territories, ones you don’t favour just as much, require support and donations too? Wouldn’t that line of thinking lead to something worse? Don’t you even entertain that idea? It seems like you’re more interested in seeking flattery from the residents of the territories you favour rather than genuinely improving their lives. If you truly cared about the citizens, wouldn’t you have gone to other territories as I mentioned earlier, walking in their shoes and observing firsthand?”