Truly, plunder was the quickest path to wealth.
Only after indulging, cough, having no choice but to do it did Michael fully understand that saying.
As for where this profit came from, it naturally came from the thirty-three kingdoms under the empire's control, each contributing twenty percent of their resources to their new ruler, an arrangement that would continue for years to come.
At first, Michael had not wanted to become that sort of ruler. Twenty percent of the resources produced by thirty-three kingdoms was not a small amount by any standard.
Even after taking control of the Black Serpent Empire, he had felt uncomfortable with the idea. In his mind, the kingdoms had already suffered enough through the war and the sudden change in leadership.
However, Jester's reasoning had been extremely simple.
The empire had only been conquered three months ago. That was not enough time for genuine loyalty to form. At present, the kingdoms obeyed because they had no choice.
