Reincarnated as a boss tyrant in the game

In this kingdom, for the middle class and the wealthy, purple yam cakes might just be ordinary snacks, not worth mentioning. Their tables are usually filled with delicacies, and they are accustomed to such foods.

However, for those impoverished people, this small purple yam cake is a rare blessing.

They usually struggle to make ends meet, often not having enough to eat. Being able to taste such delicious food is like celebrating a festival.

Klaus knew this well. While personally handing the purple yam cakes to the believers, he also chatted with them kindly, expressing his concern for their well-being.

When the impoverished people received the purple yam cakes, their eyes were full of gratitude and surprise. They had never imagined that the royal family would care so much about them, the people at the bottom of society.

At that moment, Klaus, and the royal family behind him, suddenly became towering figures in the hearts of these impoverished people.

And this was only the first step of Soren's plan. He knew that the will of the people is where powerful strength can be gathered.

What Klaus had to do next was to use these warm interactions to cultivate a large number of his own followers among the impoverished people.

He would regularly go deep into the impoverished neighborhoods, bringing food, clothing, and other necessities, listening to the people's suffering, and helping them solve their problems.

As time passed, more and more impoverished people began to be devoted to Klaus, regarding him as their savior from misery.

They were not only willing to support Klaus's actions in their lives, but even at critical moments concerning the struggle for power, they would not hesitate to stand on the side of the royal family, cheering for Klaus.

In this way, Soren, through Klaus's hands, quietly built a solid defense line in the lower class, making the foundation of the royal family more stable.

On the other hand, Alicia, although she controlled part of the temple's power and had high prestige among the younger generation, had overlooked this immense power from the common people.

Now, when she realized Soren's plan, it was already a bit late. The difficulty of reversing the situation suddenly increased.

Soren stood high in the palace, overlooking the entire imperial capital, secretly calculating his subsequent plans.

Alicia initially didn't pay much attention to these impoverished believers. In her eyes, they were too poor, dressed in rags, emaciated, struggling daily to survive, and couldn't even afford the minimum monthly offering of ten copper coins.

For her, who was focused on pursuing power and eager to expand her influence, with limited resources, there was no need to waste too much precious time on these seemingly unprofitable impoverished people.

After all, the Radiant Church itself was also facing many economic difficulties.

The magnificent buildings of the temple had been eroded by the years, with walls peeling and murals fading, urgently needing a lot of funds to repair in order to maintain their former sacred solemnity.

And the land it occupied was scattered, totaling only the size of one province. Although it had the right to be exempt from taxes thanks to the royal family's grace, the actual situation was not optimistic.

Most of these lands were relatively barren, with low yields. The grain and produce harvested each year were only barely enough to support the many clergy members within the temple, preventing them from going hungry and cold, and unable to provide them with a wealthy and decent life, let alone having surplus wealth for development and growth.

Therefore, under such dire circumstances, the monthly monetary offerings from believers became one of the temple's largest sources of income.

The clergy members eagerly awaited the offerings from the believers, relying on this meager income to maintain daily expenses, purchase necessary supplies, and prepare for some of the most basic religious activities.

Alicia, as the Holy Maiden, naturally focused her attention on the wealthy and powerful believers who were able to offer large sums of money.

This should be a common problem for all clergy members.

So Alicia didn't realize the huge harm that Klaus's actions of attracting impoverished believers would bring.

In her understanding, those impoverished people were just at the bottom of society and couldn't make any big waves. Even if they were slightly favored and bought off by the royal family, it would be difficult to pose a substantial threat to her grand plans.

Early the next morning, before the first ray of sunlight had completely dispelled the morning mist of the imperial capital, Alicia couldn't wait to take action.

Relying on the prestige and connections she had accumulated in the Radiant Church, she quickly united nearly a hundred noble believers of the Radiant Church in the imperial capital. These nobles were all from prominent families and had great wealth. They usually played a pivotal role in the various affairs of the temple, and were connected to Alicia's interests, obeying her orders.

They went to the palace in a mighty procession and solemnly requested Crown Prince Soren to allow them to assist in guarding and managing the three mazes.

Alicia's words were earnest, but her eyes revealed an unquestionable persistence. She claimed that this was to better exert the temple's sacred duty in guarding the mazes, ensuring that the treasures and secrets in the mazes would not be coveted by outsiders, and at the same time, to make the cooperation between the temple and the royal family closer and more seamless, working together to add bricks and tiles to the empire's prosperity.

However, how could Soren not see through her little thoughts?

Alicia's face changed slightly when she heard this. She didn't expect Soren to refuse so simply. The prepared speech seemed to be blocked in her throat all at once.

But after all, she was a very scheming woman, and soon adjusted her emotions. A forced smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she continued, "Your Highness, please consider it again. This is about the common interests of the temple and the royal family. We are also sincerely devoted. If we can manage together, it will definitely be twice the result with half the effort, which will be of great benefit to both parties."

She tried to make a final struggle, her eyes full of anticipation, hoping to capture a trace of loosening from Soren's face.