"Haha, I'm so glad to see you again. ”

Tristan and Solomon met with enthusiasm, and the two kept greeting each other as if they hadn't seen each other for many years, but they didn't hug warmly because of their status.

When the polite words were finished, the two of them sat separately, and the attendants of both sides consciously retreated.

"Your Highness invited me to meet, is there anything important that needs to be met?" Solomon asked no longer politely, and asked bluntly.

"It's about the Alvarez family. Tristan said, deliberately slowing down his voice, observing Solomon's expression, seeing that his expression was as usual, he had to continue, "The income of Duke Alvarez's family was affected by the dispute between the High Elves and the Sea Clan, and even though the relationship between the Sea Clan and the High Elves has been close to easing in recent years, the trade between the High Elves and their family has not recovered as before, and even continues to decline. However, during this period of time, the income of the Duke's family has not only recovered over the same period, but also increased. ”

Tristan paused, "It is said that they found a magical product called ambergris cream, and after selling it to the High Elves, they liked it so much that they started selling it again with other goods." Now we've found out that the Asturian company that supplies them with ambergria balm has something to do with you. ”

Solomon said: "Is it because Your Highness has made a special trip to see me for this matter, could it be that there is something wrong with this commodity?"

"Hmph, the High Elves are very fond of this kind of thing, and they are constantly asking for more supply, but Alvarez is taking the goods from you, and he can't be satisfied, and the High Elves' trade representative has released a rumor that he is willing to expand the trade object on the issue of ambergris. Anyone who can supply like the Alvarez family can trade with them. Now that the news has come out, I don't know how many people are jealous of Duke Alvarez, and even I am a little tempted. Even their family can't hold up so much coveting, and now it's a big trouble, do you think I should meet you?" Tristan said.

"Oh. It seems that sometimes too much can turn into a bad thing. Solomon sighed.

"As for the ambergris ointment, I have ordered the alchemists in the empire to analyze it, and I have not found any problems for the time being. Tristan stared into Solomon's eyes as if trying to see something in them, "But, because of your connection, I firmly believe that this thing must not be a good thing." ”

Solomon couldn't help but be stunned and said, "I didn't expect my image to be so unbearable in the eyes of His Highness. ”

"No, no, no. On the contrary, I think very highly of you, perhaps second only to my father, and that is why I think that this is not an accident, and it is not so simple, even if I have not found anything wrong with it now, but I firmly believe in my instincts. Because I researched before I came, there is no way to sell this kind of thing that the High Elves and the Alvarez family like so much in your country. That means you only want to export from the start, so there must be a problem, although I can't find it. Tristan's voice quickened, and then, after a long passage, he tried to calm down and continue his voice. The conclusion was announced, "For this, I will persuade the Duke of Álvarez to abandon this business." ”

"Since this business is very popular with the High Elves, and the income of the Duke of Alvarez's family is restored and improved by this, he may not be willing to listen to His Highness, right?" Solomon asked rhetorically.

"If I let him pick one between this business and me. I think he'll listen. Tristan retorted, and he continued, "And I'm going to forbid anyone else to sell this thing for you, only then it's fair to the Duke of Alvarez's family." ”

Solomon's brows furrowed slightly, but this expression on his face at this time was also very suitable for the situation, and anyone who listened to Tristan's unreasonable words would have a headache.

"Your Highness, even if there are differences and rivalries between you and me on some matters, but in this matter, you have not found any problems, just because the company that supplies the goods has some relationship with me, it is forbidden to this extent, which will certainly cause losses to the Alvarez family, and it does not seem to be fair to me, I have always considered myself one of your friends. Solomon said helplessly.

"Hahaha, of course, of course, if we put aside the position of our respective countries, I would never deny that we are friends. Look, that's why I'm going to come over and say sorry to you. Tristan said.

"Since His Highness also regards me as a friend, I can assure His Highness that in this matter, I have absolutely nothing to harm the interests of Titania or His Highness, so can His Highness not have to intervene?"

"Do you know, Lord Solomon, that I can finally confirm one thing, your purpose is the High Elves, right?" Tristan said slowly.

"Yes, Your Highness. Solomon readily admitted this time, "It would be no fun to talk to a wise man like you, if you deny it." At the same time, since you have come to talk to me about this matter, it means that there is a possibility of continuing this matter, right?"

"You are right, everyone is not stupid, deny each other, everyone will just break up. Since I have come to meet you specifically about this matter, it is not impossible of course, but only if you tell me the whole truth, and then I will judge what to do. ”

Solomon nodded, "Well, it's not impossible for Your Highness to know about this matter, maybe you will cooperate with me to complete it after listening to it." ”

Tristan made a gesture of please, then listened intently.

"Ambergris balm is a luxury that can be smoked in a variety of ways, such as smoked or mixed with tobacco leaves and cigars, and it can be a wonderful enjoyment. Solomon describes several ways to use ambergris balm, "even when mixed with some oils, it can bring a feeling of flutter." However, I can honestly admit to His Highness, whether His Highness's intuition or speculation, ambergris balm does have some negative effects, if used for a long time, it will damage the health of living beings, this damage will lead to the overall decline of the user's physical fitness, and will endanger the growth of the next generation. And, our research shows that if a creature uses ambergris cream for a long time, he will become addicted and difficult to quit. It will even be seriously addicted, lose its rationality, and be willing to do something that cannot violate common sense for the sake of this thing. ”

"This, isn't this poison?" Tristan stood up in excitement when he saw that his suspicion had been confirmed, which was rare for the crown prince, who was known for his sanity.

"Nope. No, we should call it a drug. Solomon shook his head.

"I don't care what you call it, do you think I'll allow something like this to run rampant in Titania?" Tristan said angrily, waving his hands, "Although you confess it now, I can't promise you to let Alvarez continue to deal in this drug, even if it is very profitable. ”

Tristan's body stiffened suddenly, as if he had thought of something.

Solomon crossed his legs in his position and smiled, "Your Highness, you should have thought of it too. Although this thing is harmful, the original target was not Titania, and I didn't want to use it against you. ”

"You didn't let Alvarez stop selling this kind of stuff in Titania. Tristan said viciously.

Solomon spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "How can I explain this matter to Duke Alvarez, in that case, he will be as angry as you just now, and refuse from the beginning, because he has the blood of the High Elves." Look at. As soon as you came to me and questioned me, didn't I tell you everything?"

Tristan snorted coldly. The expression on his face changed back and forth, cloudy and uncertain.

Solomon's explanation does not make him really believe that the other party did not count Titania in the plan at all, even if he really does not have this kind of mind, but in the future, if the High Elves discover the harm of ambergris, it will also enter through the Duke of Alvarez, and half of the account will be counted on Titania's head.

But that's not the most important thing right now. Although the details are still unclear, Tristan already has a rough idea of what Solomon wants to do.

He wanted to weaken the elves, or even the entire Emerald Continent. He wanted to use the strange thing of ambergris paste to corrupt the blood of the elves, so that their quality would be forever reduced, and even their descendants would be affected.

On the biological pedigree. The High Elves are almost equivalent to the enhanced version of the Terrans, so they are naturally considered nobler than the Terrans, and they have indeed ruled over other intelligent creatures, although they have later retreated to the Emerald Continent, but this kind of racial superiority, the High Elves have never given up.

It's just a reluctant fact, if compared with other intelligent creatures, you can get a conclusion similar to "the beautiful are not as smart as me, and the smart ones are not as beautiful as me", for example, the dragon is superior to the high elves in terms of individuals, but the fertility rate is even lower, so low that its number cannot rule the huge plane at all, and can only occupy the top of the biological chain. But the High Elves are different, their fertility rate is not as high as that of orcs and humans, but they can barely form a basis for domination.

Compared with the high elves, the human race can also produce some outstanding characters, giving birth to legendary powerhouses, and the strength is so strong that the high elves are afraid of it, but in the lower classes, the single quality of the high elves is stronger than that of ordinary human beings or orcs.

Even though the High Elves are no longer in their former glory, they still worry other intelligent beings.

The reason why Solomon did this was also a little helpless, and Tristan could guess a few reasons. This originated from the fact that the envoys sent by the High Elves believed that the path of magic guidance that was being developed in the Azure Continent was in the Plane of Destruction, and they secretly instigated the Wood Elves, but they were solved by Asturias in advance, and finally seemed to directly send an expeditionary fleet, but they inexplicably had a dispute with the Sea Clan at sea, and the operation was destroyed, so they temporarily gave up.

But it's unlikely that the Sea Clan will stop the High Elves forever, especially if they make up their minds, they'll come again sooner or later.

It wouldn't be strange, then, to cause trouble for the High Elves, no, or even take the initiative to deal with them and weaken them.

"But you're using us as tools. Tristan, who had roughly figured it out, still couldn't control his indignation.

The High Elves originally regarded Asturias as their first target, and Titannia was happy to watch, but this does not mean that they supported the High Elves, Titania was also developing magic, and without Asturias, the High Elves might find them next.

So theoretically, if Solomon found a way to weaken the High Elves, they would be equally happy to see it, and maybe they could even secretly help without revealing themselves, but if it was like this, it would be unacceptable. (To be continued.) )