Chapter 514: Follow-up to Nile City
He stood with his head held high above the earth, his eyes so deep that he could see almost the entire Nile.
All in one view.
"It's back! It's all back!
This time, no one can make Nile back down!
I also have enough strength to protect all this.
Meantime.
My real money-making plan can finally begin. β
Silo muttered.
Throw the ring to Eren and go headlong into the vault.
Tonight.
He entered the uncharted waters again.
New achievements have been unlocked.
[I will come back]: Even if you leave your homeland, far from your former homeland, you will still come back with everything you have. Earn 5 achievement points.
Current achievement points: 115
It was supposed to be 95 points.
However, when Silo had just accumulated the ancestral dragon bloodline to 100%, he had unlocked an achievement.
[Ancestral Dragon]: You have the perfect ancestral dragon bloodline, your bloodline is closer to your ancestors, you have a stronger dragon body and strength than ordinary dragons, and you have gained 10 achievement points.
There is one more.
[Avenger]: You have killed your former enemy and made their power disappear. You have earned 10 achievement points.
In this way, the harvest is not small.
At least the achievements that were consumed before are almost made up.
But even so.
Before the synthesis bloodline, Xiluo didn't dare to consume the achievements at will.
Time passes.
Half a month later......
Two caravans, at least a few hundred men, set out from Nile City.
Towards the two kingdoms of Sophia and Ularo.
Half a month later.
γSophiaγIntramural City.
Extravagant royal palace.
Inside a study.
The king paced back and forth anxiously, and the floor made a constant chopping sound, and muttered:
"Damn! How could this be? Why do people from Nile come to us?
Didn't they never come here before?
There must be some conspiracy this time!
Damn it! Do they think that if they defeat those Tidal Titans, they will be able to be unscrupulous, and there will be no royal law?
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!
Why did they enter Sofia? β
"Be quieter.
As the king of Sophia, how can you be so unbreathable?
No matter how angry you are, the facts won't change.
That's the reality.
With their current strength, they don't care about us at all. β
An old woman with gray hair and a somewhat dry face whispered.
She wore a sumptuous mage robe and held a staff that resembled a cane.
There are also huge treasures on top of the staff.
It seems to indicate the extraordinary identity of this old woman.
"But...... Ancestor, can we just watch him inhabit our royal city and do nothing?
Until they completely gain a foothold and hatch a horrific conspiracy? to destroy Sophia? β
The king said anxiously.
"We really can't do anything when they're not out of line."
The old ancestor with a withered face closed his eyes and said.
"Damn! These guys are just so rampant! The king was even angrier.
"Pray...... If the dragon finds out that it was me and the old fellow from [Ular] who rescued the Undead Demon Lord before.
I am afraid that the whole kingdom will be destroyed. β
The old ancestor said again.
The king was shaken and didn't dare to say anything.
After a long time.
An official hurried to the study.
Seeing this official, the king hurriedly asked:
"How? What the hell are those guys doing when they come to us? β
"Your Majesty! Check it out!
After those Nile guys came to us.
Just in business. β
"Merchant? Just a trader? Nothing out of the ordinary? β
The king was stunned for a moment, and then the corners of his mouth couldn't help but hook slightly.
I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in my heart.
"I didn't ...... There is no ......"
The official hurriedly replied.
"Huh...... Hehehe...... That...... What are they selling, buying? β
It's like coming from hell to heaven.
The king couldn't help but smile and asked with some excitement.
"Selling cards, it seems to be called [Legend of Continental Heroes]." The official said.
"[Legend of the Heroes of the Continent]......
Based on the information obtained from those who came.
Previously, they were only popular on the World Tree Island.
At this time, it actually expanded?
But it doesn't matter, as long as they do this business honestly and don't think about harming our country. β
The king was pleased, and the pressure was gone.
After that, he waved his hand and let the official leave.
Mei Zizi looked at the old ancestor and said:
"Ancestor, it seems that our luck is not so bad, and the goddess of luck has not abandoned us."
"Huh...... So far, it seems, it is. β
Old Ancestor also smiled and nodded.
The kingdom of Uraru played out a similar scene here.
For the caravan from Silo, he didn't pay much attention to it.
They let it go.
Until a month has passed......
γSophiaγIntramural City.
A bustling street.
One resting place after another, many people gathered.
From time to time, voices came out of it:
"My turn.
I equip a scorching battle axe that costs 3 crystals, 3 attacks, and 2 durability.
My character will attack your [Sophia Warrior Guild Master - Kurast].
Then consume 4 crystals and send out [Sophia's Court Great Swordsman Macun], because Macun has the ability to charge, directly attack your Kurast, and Kurast's life will be reduced to 0! Break it directly!
Hahaha, [Sophia Warrior Guild Master - Kurast] is nothing more than that. β
"Damn! Caught between two sides, despicable! On heads-up words.
My Kurast won't lose to your Makun! β
"Humph! Your Kurast is just an attack, a higher health, and a blue card with no characteristics.
My Makun may not have as much attack and health as your Kurast, but he has the Charge trait.
The evaluation in the [Sophia] card album is still worth more than your Curast.
In this way, your Kurast dare to say that he is better than my Macun? β
"Damn! It's just a card album evaluation, the real Master Kurast is definitely stronger than Makun! β
"Nope! Makun is stronger! β
"It's Kurast who is stronger!"
The two were noisy and quarrelsome.
The others next to him were also surprised.
But there was one person who was nearby, but he looked aggrieved.
This person is 1.9 meters tall, has a strong body, and wears a leather armor that is not simple at first glance.
Carrying a great sword.
The face is rough and powerful.
It was none other than Master Kurast, who was the object of the argument just now!
He looked at the two who were still arguing with a gloomy expression, and couldn't help gritting his teeth.
"Damn it!
I'm one of the strongest in the Warrior Guild!
How could it not be compared to a mere Macun?
What did those bastards of the Nile Chamber of Commerce take me for?
No way! I'm going to make them show me the intensity I deserve! β
As the saying goes, there is no first in literature, and there is no second in martial arts.
Masters are all proud, and they don't feel inferior to some people whose strength is not much different.
Naturally, Kurast does not feel that he is inferior to Makun.
heard this kind of inferior words to the other party all day long, and was even ridiculed by some friends.
I can't bear it at all.
Thereupon.
He ran directly to the Nile Chamber of Commerce, found the person in charge and said in a loud voice:
"Your Excellency, the head of the Chamber of Commerce!
Did you get something wrong?
I'm Curast, so maybe I can't compare to a mere Makun? β
"Hmm...... It turned out to be Lord Kurast.
You're talking about the [Legend of the Continent] card. β
"Of course! What else is there? β
"Huh...... Whether this is comparable or not, it's not up to me, it's all judged by our Xiluo.
If you want to change it, go to His Majesty Silo and talk to him about it. β
For the menacing Kurast.
The person in charge of the Nile Chamber of Commerce in the [Sophia] royal city said lightly.
Hear the word Silo.
Immediately, like a deflated ball, Kurast was completely depressed.
Looking for Silo and said?
What a joke!
The name of Silo Utrasis has recently been deafening throughout [Sofia].
As a giant dragon that has always lived in a neighboring country.
The whole [Sophia] and [Uraruo] have always paid close attention to it, and whenever there is any trouble, they will pay special attention to it.
For fear that this dragon will go crazy and attack his own country and city.
Not long ago, I heard that this dragon has returned.
The body length reaches about 60 meters, and the dragons under his command are also terrifying.
Some of the officials, nobles, and some strong people in the kingdom can't eat well and sleep well.
But think about it.
When these guys return, they should be driven away by those Tidal Titans, and it seems that it's nothing.
I heard that among those Tidal Titans, there are several legends alone, and there are at least tens or hundreds of heroes in the realm and hundreds of thousands of dependents.
But I never expected it!
Those Tidal Titans were defeated!
Utterly defeated by the dragons of Nile City!
Nearly slaughtered by the dragon of Silo Utrasis!
Isn't that scary?
His single-handed [Xiluo's World Cutting Technique] is even known as a tenth-order spell, which can cut the world, and nothing can reach it!
And this monster to talk about?
That's not how you look for death, right?
Kurast was extremely afraid of Silo in his heart, and he didn't even dare to trouble the Nile Chamber of Commerce.
I was afraid that the other party would fly directly to the royal city and swallow myself in one bite.
So he whispered:
"What kind of person is Silo's crown...... Where is it that a little person like me is qualified to meet......
Well, I think we can do it another way.
For example, if I'm going to defeat Makun, can you give my cards a boost?
At least, they can't be made to think I'm inferior to that mere Macun, aren't they? β
"Huh? That's a good idea.
If you do defeat the other party, then I can report back to His Majesty Xiluo. β
The person in charge pondered for a moment and nodded reservedly.
"Good! That's great!
Please come with me, and I'll go to Makun for a duel!" β
Kurast excited.
However, the person in charge naturally did not go with him, but sent a member of the Chamber of Commerce to go with him.
That's it.
The two found Markun's address and engaged in a duel.
The duel ended in a victory for Kurast.
This caused Kurast to burst into a hearty laugh:
"Hahaha! Hahahaha see? That's the strength of my Kurast!
Soon, [Legend of Heroes of the Continent] will modify the due strength of the cards that represent me!
Who would dare to say that I'm not as good as Makun, I have to make him look good! β
A crowd of onlookers saw this.
There is also a lot of discussion.
The eyes of several of the professionals in mage robes and leather armor twinkled.
Whispered:
"So you can prove your strength and strengthen your cards by defeating others?
Not bad, not bad......
In this way, it is just the right time to make a name for yourself. β
"Excellent! I've been unhappy with that Don for a long time, why is this guy better than me in the card book? β
A group of masters who were recorded in the cards were very unhappy to carry out similar actions.
Moment.
The entire [King Sophia City] couldn't help but be a little chaotic.
Duels are everywhere.
Soon it reached the king's ears.
The king was not willing to do much about it.
Isn't it a duel? What's the big deal? As long as the terrifying dragon of Silo Utrasis has no intention of attacking us, it's all right!
As a result, another half a month passed.
Many spellcasters and professionals have all been evacuated from the city.
As for the reason?
Of course, I can't afford to fail all the time and be secretly laughed at......
After all, almost all battles will be shown in front of the public.
If you fail, you will face ridicule and contempt from the group.
The average person simply can't stand it.
Unconsciously.
The strength of the entire royal city was weakened little by little.
Some of those who left were scattered to other cities, and some went into seclusion.
Others are ready to go to Nile City.
Because they've heard about it.
The people of the whole Nile City are like a family, and they will never laugh at their families.
Of course, it is also because Nile City has clear rewards and abundant resources.
If you go there, you can definitely get stronger!
Only by becoming stronger can we wash away the shame of today!
And so, not long after.
γSophiaγWhen the kingdom counts the gold deposited into the treasury.
The king frowned and looked at the ledger, which was far less than last year's taxes, and said with a puzzled expression:
"What's going on? Why is this year's tax bill more than 30% less than last year's?
Nothing special seems to have happened this year, right? β
"Your Majesty...... Because of the Nile Chamber of Commerce......" someone reminded in a low voice.
"The Nile Chamber of Commerce? What's wrong with them? The king was puzzled.
"I didn't ...... No one dares to collect taxes......
They don't seem to have any intention of handing it over themselves. β
The man continued.
"No one dares to collect taxes? They don't want to pay either? These bastards! Actually...... It's so rampant! Damn it! β
The king was furious and roared, glaring at a pair of reddish eyes.
The officer hung his head in fright, not daring to say anything.
After a long time.
The king said:
"Go! Go to the Nile Chamber of Commerce to collect taxes! β
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When the official heard this, he looked at the king with some astonishment:
"You, are you sure?"
"Of course...... How can foreign businessmen do business without collecting taxes? β
The king continued to roar.
The official swallowed his saliva, nodded helplessly, and slowly retreated.
At the time of exit.
The king waved his hand again and said:
"Wait! Remember...... Be mild. β
"Know...... Got it......"
The official looked surprised.
Eventually disappeared.
Next.
The officials again appeared before the king.
With a sad face, he said:
"Your Majesty...... The Nile Chamber of Commerce categorically refused to pay us taxes......"
"Damn! Damn it! Damn it! These bastards, who came to Sophia, really came with a conspiracy!
This is to harvest the gold coins of the people through the [Legend of the Heroes of the Continent]!
No way! He must not be allowed to harvest all the gold coins so easily!
Something must be done to stop them! β
The king gritted his teeth and thought.
After half ringing.
There was a commotion and a flurry of exclamations outside.
The king's train of thought was interrupted and furious.
Hurriedly walked out of the study, came to the balcony outside, and roared:
"You idiots! Didn't I say that? If it's okay.
No noise in the palace! It's so noisy, you think...... Think...... Want to ......"
The king had not yet spoken.
With his mouth open, he looked up at the sky blankly, not knowing what to say for a while.
Just because he saw an extremely terrifying scene.
(End of chapter)