In the gloomy office, the Imperial Emissary was standing in the center of the room with a look of disgust, looking around. In front of him was the High Lord of the North of Kislev, Rod Lawn. He doesn't have any ornate decorations on his body to prove his identity, and his office is so simple that it doesn't even have a carpet.

The office chair that Rhodes sat in was even just an ordinary stone chair, decorated with gold and precious stones, and it looked even colder in the dark environment. Behind him, is a huge map of Kislev. The desk is littered with official documents, and the only ornament is a statue of a bear, which is used as a weight for pressing papers.

The messenger looked around and saw that the famous Grand Lord of Kislev did not even have a single attendant beside him...... It is rumored that Lord Rhodes once had several attendants, but all of them died and did not live long, so the northern lord decided not to have any more attendants after the last attendant disappeared. Although I don't know if it's true, the image of the lord in front of him does make the envoy dare not compliment. So much so that when he first came in, he even wondered if he was looking for the wrong person.

However, everyone told him that the ordinary man in front of him was Rhodes, the legendary lord of Kislev. In this way, he had to believe it.

"Seedorf is missing...... No wonder...... I warned you in the first place. ”

Sitting on the stone bench, Rod said nonchalantly. He looked at the messenger, and there was a hint of anxiety in his eyes, in addition to arrogance. Rhodes knew the reason for the arrogance of the emissary from the Empire, and here he could not see the opulence of the Imperial Authority. The anxiety stems from his mission on this long journey. Convince Lady Keighrie, especially herself, to help them find the heir who has disappeared in the North. That is, Ivy led the only son of Emperor Marius - Seedorf.

"Yes, High Lord. You did have the foresight, but who would have thought about what the future would bring? Please, Lord Marius didn't mean to target you, blind confidence led us to lose our way, and we paid a heavy price in the end. ”

The messenger replied respectfully.

"So, what's your idea now? Let me help find the missing Major General Seedorf, yes?"

Rhodes was blunt.

The envoy's face turned pale, he nodded helplessly, and prepared a stomach of nice words, but he didn't expect that there was no use here, the lord of Kislev in front of him went straight to the point, he didn't like to go around in circles, and he didn't want to say more words from the root of his tongue, which made him very helpless. This is not in line with etiquette...... But, perhaps, that was the etiquette of the Empire...... Not here...... As Marius always believed, the northern frontier of Kislev was about the same as the barbarians...... Sadly, in the end, they had to plead with the barbarians for help.

"That's probably it, Your Excellency, High Lord. ”

As soon as the messenger had finished answering, he continued—

"The Empire and Kislev have always been strategic allies, the Norscan barbarians are our common enemy, and you, the High Lord, have personally assisted the Empire in defeating the fleet of Norscan Marauders. I hope you will be generous this time. ”

"Generosity? This is a life-and-death task, why didn't Marius organize his own men, or simply went north to rescue his son. ”

Brandiotto interrupted the messenger contemptuously.

"My lord, if I'm not mistaken, you're part of the Empire. Why are you so disrespectful to our lords?I have come to Kislev this time in the hope of reaching an agreement with the High Lord Rhodes, but for the head of the empire and the lords, please do not make rash judgments. ”

The emissary's gaze was fiercely fixed on Brandiotto, who hated Brandioto more than anyone else, an Imperial man who seemed to be an Imperial nobleman, who was actually looking at Kislev......

"I don't mean to belittle the sarcasm of Lord Marius, I'm just telling you the truth, please answer my question just now, why didn't Marius organize his own army to go north and rescue his precious son?"

Brandiotto clung to the problem, much to the embarrassment of the Imperial Emissary. He held back for a long time, and finally had to tell the truth—a truth that damaged the face of the empire—

"The wild land of the Norska Peninsula, the Imperial army is not familiar with it, and it is not suitable to fight there. We don't have soldiers who are familiar with the tactics of the northern field, nor do we have scouts who are familiar with the situation on the ground. ”

"I have long said that this Northern Expedition is a farce. You are consuming your precious living force, you are digging your own grave. ”

Rod said sarcastically. The envoy was speechless, and could only let the group of people in front of him talk nonsense about the advanced and great empire here. In the end, this time, his mission trumped his face.

"Lord Rhodes, you are the greatest legendary lord of Kislev ever, you defeated a massive invasion of the Norsca tribes, drove out the Greenskins, and united Kislev to kill the Vampire Queen. This series of exploits is enough to prove that you are a capable and courageous lord......"

Before the messenger could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Rod waving his hand, listening to too many hypocritical words, his ears were almost calloused, and Rod really didn't want to listen to his nonsense anymore.

"Tell me why, why should I help you get that Seedorf out?"

Rod's words stopped the messenger, and he stared at the Lord of Kislev in front of him, feeling like he was playing the harp to the cow...... He is indeed like a barbarian, he doesn't talk about etiquette, he doesn't give steps, he goes straight to the ...... The messenger thought in his heart, but he was helpless. Had to hand over his hole cards.

"Because you are merciful and kind, you will not just be a bystander, will you? And, as a sign of our sincerity, if you are willing to help us find the missing General Seedorf, Lord Marius will assist you in the construction of the Great Wall of the North and the conclusion of a number of trade agreements with Kislev. ”

The messenger said with a dry mouth.

"Be specific. ”

Rod asked. For these imperial people, Rhodes can be said to know the roots, it is common for people to have one set in front of them and one set in the back, and it is also common to cross the river and tear down bridges, and turn their faces and refuse to admit their accounts after achieving their goals. They must be made clear about the conditions. You have to sign an agreement to be a little convinced.

"This is the new trade category listed by Lord Marius, as well as the new towns that are open to Kislev. For the construction of the Great Wall, we will provide the best engineers and financial support of 30,000 gold crowns per year......"

It seems that the Mad King has made a bloody investment this time...... Rod muttered in his heart, his eyes quickly swept the list, whether this deal should be done or not, he already had the answer in his heart.