There are many ways for a kingdom to grow stronger, but the most intuitive one is through territory.

Expanding the land means more citizens for the kingdom, more taxes to be collected, a larger army that can be mobilized, and, in itself, a sign of the kingdom's power.

Even someone like me, who knows little about politics, can recognize these benefits. It’s no wonder that so many rulers in the past became obsessed with conquest wars; it’s perfectly natural.

"...You say there’s a way to expand the territory?"

And of course, the madwoman in front of me, who would do …