I, Jianhao, infinite flow

But the reason why they learned about Lugnica's internal situation in such detail is because of Edelweiss' explanation.

After all, with the help of the shared space, she communicates with Yuntian every day, so she doesn't know much about Lugnica's current situation.

These contents were told by Yuntian, and the purpose was to get money from nobles like Lugnica.

I just didn't expect that the first unlucky person would be Rius.

1896 The Third Dragon Priestess

"To be honest, I don't feel much charm in the current Lugnica. If my chamber of commerce enters Lugnica, I should be able to make a lot of money in the short term.

"But it is impossible to continue for a long time, and the kingdom's economy will be shaken and even collapsed in a short time.

"This is a fact that no amount of top combat power can change. If you want to do business in a real sense for a long time, I don't know how much manpower and financial resources will be wasted on environment construction and maintenance."

Anastasia gave her evaluation mercilessly.

The purpose is naturally not to criticize the kingdom, but to ask for authority.

To activate economic recovery under such harsh conditions, she will definitely ask for corresponding rewards.

Yurius, who understood how bad the kingdom's situation was, couldn't deny it, so it was worth keeping silent.

Originally, he didn't look for those huge chambers of commerce because he was worried that the opponent would open his mouth. In the end, he chose the Hexin Chamber of Commerce, but the opponent saw through all his cards.

For a while, Julius didn't know what to say.

Facing Julius who fell into silence, Anastasia was well prepared and continued:

"However, unlike the Kingdom of Lugnica, the Euclius family has a bright future.

"Needless to say, Mr. Julius, I heard that your younger brother is also very good. If you establish a friendly relationship with the Euclius family instead of the kingdom, it will not be a bad thing for our chamber of commerce.

“Personally, I hope to have a long-term relationship in this regard.”

Listening to Anastasia's words, Julius remained silent.

He knew that this was sweet talk, an obvious temptation of interests, and it was good for both the Euclius family and the Hexin Chamber of Commerce.

As the designated heir of the Euclius family, Julius had to admit the correctness of Anastasia's argument due to the teachings of the nobles.

Voice, tone, manner, line of sight, information, rhythm, appropriate oppression, this girl used all available weapons.

She is not trying to defeat her negotiating opponent, but trying to transform her opponent into a new force available to her.

Compared with the merchants Julius had seen, Anastasia's realm was more than one level higher.

It's a pity that the person she faced was Rius, a knight with the name of 'the best'.

"Unfortunately, I can't do that."

Yurius answered firmly.

"The Euclius family has sworn allegiance to the Kingdom of Lugnica, and when the kingdom is destroyed, the Eucleus family will also be destroyed along with it.

"And when the kingdom is on the verge of destruction, it is my bounden duty to seek to revive the kingdom and run for it!"

This time, it was Anastasia who was silent.

She was a little moved by Julius' attitude of not allowing the slightest rebuttal.

She really felt that, as the heir of a noble family, she had to consider retreat for the family under such circumstances.

But the result was beyond expectation.

Being rejected so forcefully, the girl's eyes were full of surprise.

This was the first time her rhythm had been disrupted, and Julius was relieved by the change in expression, at least she could regain some initiative.

However, instead, the initial plans of both sides fell through, and the negotiations had to start from scratch.

at this time

"Ah! Missy! Missy! Look at this, this is amazing!"

The cat-human girl ran over cheering, and asked Julius ignoring the atmosphere:

"This is something from Big Brother? Why is it in the shape of a lizard?"

"It's not a lizard, it's a dragon, it's a symbol of our country, it's very important."

Julius did not get angry because the other party made trouble, but patiently explained.

On the contrary, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Anastasia's face, and she scolded.

"Hey! Mimi! Don't be naughty, how can you take other people's things without authorization, be obedient, and return it quickly."

The cat girl named Mimi holds a dragon-shaped badge inlaid with gems.

Even if she didn't know what it was, Anastasia, who had some knowledge of Lugnica's beliefs, knew that a badge that could be carved into a dragon shape was definitely not an ordinary prop.

"It should be a very valuable item. I'm sorry, give it back... Eh? It's beautiful when it shines."

The girl took the badge from Mimi's hand and was about to return it to Julius, who knew that the badge would shine brightly as soon as it was in Anastasia's hands.

Looking at the beautiful gem, Anastasia was a little fascinated, and touched it twice unconsciously.

This scene made Julius stand up directly.

What Anastasia was holding in her hand was the badge used to test the Dragon Priestess, and the glow of the badge meant that. . .

"Master Anastasia, there is something I must tell you."

Julius knelt on the ground directly on one knee, and his attitude became respectful.

This change startled Anastasia, the girl narrowed her eyes, and unconsciously grabbed Edelweiss' arm beside her.

As for Edelweiss, he quietly put a letter that had been prepared a long time ago into the shared space.

. . . . . .

After finishing the conversation with Julius, Anastasia and Edelweiss, who had temporarily left the royal city, returned to the Hexin Chamber of Commerce and the Iron Fang Mercenary Corps.

They were greeted by a tall dog-faced orc.

"What's the matter, miss? You came back early enough. Oh, you must have been dumped, sure enough!

"The eldest lady's way of speaking is always aggressive, which will make men shrink back. No, you have to give people a little chance once in a while, otherwise no one will want it!"

Anastasia frowned when she heard the orc's loud complaints.

"I haven't said a single word yet, can you stop making assumptions, Ricardo? Besides, I haven't been dumped! On the contrary, they are pursuing me passionately!"

Anastasia took off the overcoat she was wearing outside, replied to the dog-faced orc, and walked towards her tent at the same time.

After the orc named Ricardo heard it, he opened his mouth wide and laughed mercilessly.

"Pursuit? Hahahaha, what are you kidding, is it true or not?

"Elder Sister Ed is following, and there is someone who pursues Missy, and she is Missy? There is such a brave fellow!"

Anastasia raised her eyebrows at the words of Ricardo Wilkin, the leader of the Iron Fang mercenary group.

"Too rude to the employer, be careful I will deduct your commission!"

"It's too despicable to mention money! By the way, what should we do next? Go back to Kararaki or stay in Lugnica to make a big fuss? The eldest lady has already decided."

"Well... let me inform everyone that I will be leaving Kalaragi for a while."

"Hahaha, I knew it was like this!"

After getting Anastasia's decision, Ricardo left with a smile.

After watching the captain of the Iron Fang with a loud voice leave, Anastasia returned to the tent with Edelweiss.

After closing the entrance and leaving the coat she was carrying on the bed, Anastasia looked at Edelweiss and asked:

"What happened this time was completely beyond my expectations. Sister Ed, you knew it from the beginning, right?"

"No, I have absolutely no idea."

Edelweiss smiled, walked to the small table in the tent and sat down.

"Liar! Obviously you are not surprised at all, Wang*xuan! Candidate for the king! How can it be so calm!"

Anastasia wrinkled her nose and stared at Edelweiss, with the words 'I don't believe it' written all over her face.

"I was quite surprised when I found out that Anna was one of the candidates for the king."

In this regard, Edelweiss just shrugged.

And the surprise she said was obviously not this time, it was earlier.

After Yun Tian mentioned Anna's name in the letter chat, when Yun Tian told her, Edelweiss was surprised for a long time.

1897 Reunion

A few days later, Anastasia led the Hexin Chamber of Commerce and the Iron Fang Mercenary Group to complete the procedures required to enter the capital.

And of course, all of this was done with the company of Yurius.

The birth of the third Dragon Priestess was no small matter, and Rius immediately reported it.

I'm afraid it will be time for the Sage Council to hold a new high-level noble meeting soon.

After all, unlike Crusch and Priscilla before, the two of them will not say what their backgrounds are, at least for now they are both nobles and relatives related to nobles.

And the third dragon maiden, Anastasia Hexin, let alone a nobleman, she is not even native of Lugnica.

Let a merchant of Kararagi origin participate in Lugnica's king's election?

This kind of thing, even with the proof of Yulius and the dragon badge, will inevitably cause an uproar among the nobles.

To make matters worse, once Anastasia really becomes king, will Lugnica be annexed by Kararaki?

There are too many things to discuss carefully.

Moreover, because it was difficult to accept Anastasia's appearance, a brand new saying was born among the nobles.

That is, there may be more than five Dragon Priestesses, or in other words, there may be more than five people who are qualified to become Dragon Priestesses.