Chapter 576 Rich woman, hungry
When Richard left the city lord's mansion, it was already late at night and the bright moon was already high.
Looking up, two moons the size of millstones each occupy half of the sky.
On one side is the cold normal moon, and on the other side is the bloody crimson moon.
For most residents, after several months of adaptation, everyone has already become accustomed to the existence of the Crimson Moon.
The twin moons hanging in the sky are no longer something to be feared.
The carriage pressed across the ground and made a creaking sound when it crushed some pebbles.
Weir, who was traveling with Richard, was still thinking about the conversation he had just had with Grand Duke Solan.
She witnessed how the legend who had great prestige on the edge of the Death Desert was persuaded by Richard step by step, and finally stood firmly in the Twilight City camp.
The conversation between the two later even reached a level that changed the situation on the main plane.
She had a deeper understanding of how the nobles who held the power in this world thought and made decisions.
Although she did not participate, from the perspective of a bystander, it still gave her a lot of inspiration and shock.
It took a long time to recover from the chaotic thoughts, and turned to look at the handsome side face looking at the brightly lit street through the glass window.
I was a little crazy for a while.
Sir, I really can't get enough of it. How can there be such handsome and charming people of the opposite sex in this world?
He took a deep breath, suppressed the emotions in his heart, and spoke slowly.
"Sir, why is Grand Duke Solan willing to offend the senior leaders of the Templar Empire and support the third prince instead?"
"Even with the support of Grand Duke Solan, the third prince is still far away from the throne. It is a little bit to put the chess piece on a hopeless prince"
After thinking for a moment, I couldn't think of any adjectives.
The third prince is very famous in Solan City, which is thousands of miles away.
Of course, most of them are negative. After all, a prince who was born as a commoner and is disliked by the king will have a lot of topics to talk about after dinner.
Even Solan City is like this. One can imagine what the other party's situation will be like in the capital of the Templar Empire.
It's not that Weier doesn't believe in Richard's vision, but this card is really so bad that she doesn't see much hope of a comeback.
Richard smiled.
"Who can know the outcome of the future before things are decided?"
"As for Grand Duke Solan's choice, although the main reason is my request, in fact, for him, this is just a small bet."
"For ordinary nobles, it would be fatal to stand on the wrong team when participating in the fight for the crown prince, but who is Grand Duke Solan? So what if the third prince fails to become the king?"
"Can the new king still send troops to attack Duke Solan? Fighting with a legendary ascetic monk?"
"Grand Duke Solan has the capital to be willful."
Strength is the only pass.
If Grand Duke Solan becomes stronger and breaks through to become a demigod, then even if he wants to force the current king to step down, the king will have to seriously consider it.
Weir nodded thoughtfully.
Follow his thoughts.
"I think I know how to operate next. Once we reach an agreement, we can increase the publicity that Grand Duke Solan values him when the third prince returns."
"It can even guide public opinion and let everyone know that the third prince turned out to be a top genius. He used his personal charm to impress Grand Duke Solan, a legendary ascetic monk, in exchange for his respect and support."
"The bad reputation before was just a rumor spread by some princes to confuse the public and prevent him from competing for the throne."
"Even if not many people believe it, it can still change the perception of some people."
"In this way, any future actions will be easier to operate"
Richard smiled and reached out to tuck the long hair on Weier's forehead behind her ears.
The girl's face turned a little red and she said softly.
"You have learned a lot during this period. How about I leave the Third Prince's affairs to you?"
"Pushing a prince to the throne with your own hands is a feeling comparable to the sense of accomplishment of running a business"
There was a hint of excitement in Weir's eyes, and finally she showed a wry smile.
"My lord, you think too highly of me."
Now there is only the support of Duke Solan, and the third prince is still far from ascending to the throne.
How could she have the ability to bring out a king?
Even if the Violet Chamber of Commerce fully supports the third prince, it will not have any effect.
Richard smiled and did not dwell on this topic.
This move still needs time to ferment. It won't take three to five months, or even a year and a half, to see results.
But that's how chess is played. A seemingly useless move now may very well turn into a life-or-death move at the end of the game.
He still has time and can play slowly.
After regaining consciousness, he looked at the Dark Valkyrie.
This boss, who has not yet completed his transformation, has just been personally certified by Grand Duke Solan, and will soon become a legend.
No matter how you look at it, you will be satisfied.
Legend, this level has reached the end of the world.
Once Twilight City has a legend, it means it has the ultimate power of the main plane.
Gods cannot appear on the main plane.
Legend is the end.
As for demigods, their numbers are so small that they can be ignored and cannot be considered as a regular force.
Although he has many powerful trump cards in his hand, such as the God of Fraud and Lies, the God of Dwarfs and even the Crimson Lord of Windsor, they are all his trump cards.
But these are all external forces and cannot be called upon at any time.
A legend who completely belongs to the Twilight City is equivalent to possessing conventional nuclear weapons, which he can use however he wants.
Don't look at anyone's face.
When facing legends such as Grand Duke Solan, he can be more confident.
"Foy, how do you feel when you see Grand Duke Solan today?"
Under the golden mask of the Dark Valkyrie, those deep eyes revealed a hint of admiration.
"It's very strong, so strong that I feel as if my soul is in danger of being pressed against a sharp knife."
"If the other party takes action, I am no match now."
This was the first time that Richard heard the Dark Valkyrie say such words of weakness.
He comforted with a chuckle.
"You haven't been promoted to legend yet. It's weird to win against a level 29 ascetic."
Level 29, this is the true level of Grand Duke Solan.
He is only one step away from becoming a level 30 demigod.
This is what he took the time to look at.
As for the remaining attributes, it is a question mark.
The opponent's strength has exceeded him by far.
"Level 29?"
The Dark Valkyrie murmured a few times, and the fighting spirit in her eyes was high again.
Become extremely determined.
"Master, one day, I will defeat him."
How could this boss who came out of the Death Arena be weaker than anyone else?
——
In the City Lord's Mansion, after hearing the report from the servants, the carriage of the Violet Chamber of Commerce had left. Grand Duke Solan slowly leaned on the chair and closed his eyes to rest.
Tonight's conversation is of great significance to Twilight City, but outsiders don't know it, and it is also true for Solan City.
He needs to think carefully about how Solan City should be laid out next.
That Lord of Divine Grace posed a big problem for him.
I want to help the third prince to the throne, which is enough.
Next to her, Chris held her chin in her hand, tilting her head and staring at the empty arch, with a sweet smile on her face from time to time.
He seems to be thinking about something interesting.
In addition to the two people in the reception hall, there is also a butler who is over seventy years old, has white hair, but is dressed meticulously.
Seeing that the temperature was so quiet, the man in his early seventies coughed lightly and said slowly.
"Grand Duke, did we agree too quickly?"
Grand Duke Solan said softly without opening his closed eyes.
"In your opinion, what should I do?"
"We may be able to negotiate more conditions, and even obtain part of the management rights of the El plane. I think Lord Richard will make concessions."
"He needs allies and the support of Solan City."
These words made Grand Duke Solan slowly open his eyes.
He gave the old housekeeper who had watched him grow up a slightly complicated look.
"No, Steward Yaro, you are wrong. It is not that Sir Richard needs Solan City, but that we need Sir Richard as an ally!"
These words made the old housekeeper stunned for a moment, a little stunned.
"Grand Duke, why does Solan City need a Lord of Divine Grace?"
"Even if the other party gets a plane and integrates a large number of divine grace lords."
"But that is also Wugenzhiping who has never experienced external threats. Not to mention compared with Solan City, even some big nobles cannot compare."
"Moreover, the opponent has many competitors. Although his El plane is already ahead, all the major forces already know the value of the plane as a trading center, and they will definitely not allow it to develop and grow."
"It won't be long before the second, third and countless El planes will appear."
"Even if no one sends troops to attack, a large part of those divine grace lords will still be diverted"
What the old housekeeper said was reasonable and well-founded, not nonsense.
When Grand Duke Solan heard this, his eyes became more and more subtle.
"You only see a little bit."
"The most important thing is the Lords of Divine Grace, they are the future."
"It is the key to the door to the new world."
"Your Excellency Richard, you may hold this key now"
"No matter how powerful the trading centers established by others are, they cannot compare to him."
"After all, that is the God-Slayer, the number one Lord of Divine Grace."
He spoke in a somewhat sad tone.
"After the third prince visits Lord Richard, bring him to see me. It is time for the Templar Empire to make changes."
"A new king may bring a different atmosphere."
"In addition, Chris, during this time, you can go to the Violet Chamber of Commerce to communicate with Mr. Richard."
Chrissy's eyes immediately lit up when her name was suddenly called.
My heart is filled with joy.
"Really Father?"
Grand Duke Solan looked at his heart with some reluctance.
"Well, in June, I will open the family's forbidden area. In the next six months, you will have no chance to go out."
"The situation has become increasingly blurry, and I cannot guarantee that Solan City will be safe and sound amid this chaos."
"Chris, it's time to give you the things your mother left for you."
"Strength is the only pass. Solan City needs a prince with enough strength to lead it."
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Early morning on April 9th.
After Richard and Weir had breakfast together, they seemed to have thought of something and asked softly.
"Has President Windsor been in Solan City recently?"
I was busy dealing with Grand Duke Solan yesterday and had no time to go to the Luanwei Flower Chamber of Commerce.
The S-level mission completed last time, the mission reward has not been paid yet.
Moreover, during this period of time, Crimson Moon did not make any big moves, it was a bit too quiet.
At this critical moment, Crimson Moon, the protagonist, suddenly lost her voice.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
He wanted to know what the protagonist of the new expansion had planned next.
This is crucial to Twilight City’s future development plans.
"President Windsor told me before that when you come back, you must pass the information to her as soon as possible."
"I informed the Luanwei Flower Chamber of Commerce yesterday."
"Their response was that President Windsor would be back this morning."
With the close relationship between the two chambers of commerce, these are not big problems.
Richard nodded and said directly.
"Prepare a car and go to Luanwei Flower Chamber of Commerce."
Weir didn't waste any time and immediately changed people to prepare the carriage. More than forty minutes later, the group arrived at the Luanwei Flower Merchant Guild.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Richard saw not far away, a group of carriages with fleur-de-lis flags approaching quickly and stopped in the dedicated driveway.
The car door was respectfully opened by the maid who had been waiting here, and a graceful and graceful figure stepped out.
The other party was wearing a red aristocratic dress embroidered with blooming roses. His eyes were cold and he walked with an elegance that only great nobles could cultivate.
This is exclusive to high-ranking nobles, with basic necessities, food, clothing, housing, and transportation, and every movement has been trained since childhood.
When the surrounding guards saw that beautiful figure, they didn't dare to take a second look.
One by one, they held their chests and bowed, saluting in the most humble manner.
"President."
The uniform movements made that impressive figure even more eye-catching.
Richard also got off the carriage at this time.
He looked at the figure who looked like a queen patrolling the territory with a smile.
Nod slightly.
When the other party saw his gaze, the corners of his mouth curved slightly.
Although it calmed down instantly, it was still stunning.
"Your Excellency Richard, long time no see."
Windsor took the initiative to approach Richard, looking at this charming figure, her tone became a little softer.
"I haven't thanked you for what happened last time."
Richard smiled.
"That book is yours. If you don't feel sorry for yourself, just give me ten or eight artifacts. I won't give you too much."
As the relationship between the two parties gets closer, there is no need to be as reserved as before.
This joke made Windsor smile, but she still thought about it seriously for a moment, and finally shook her head.
"I have it in my hand, but it's not suitable for you."
No, Auntie, I was just saying casually, do you really have a magic weapon?
Richard's eyes were wrong.
A word that appeared very frequently on the forum suddenly came to mind.
Rich woman, I’m hungry.
It’s not impossible to be taken care of by the protagonist of the new expansion pack. I have bad teeth, so I like to eat soft food.
After Windsor paused for a moment, he said in a profound tone.
"Although there is no artifact suitable for you, I have prepared something more suitable for you."
"If used well, the effect will not be worse than that of an artifact."
Richard's eyes immediately lit up. (End of chapter)