"If I say this is my request, will you say yes?" Diodore smiled slyly: "Again...... Then call me once. ”

"Ahhh......h You, you, you...... You ......" Helena's face flushed with shame, and she looked at Theodore with a little anger: "This ...... It's also too ......."

"Who said I was cowardly? Theodore smiled even more slyly: "Maybe it's too difficult for you." ”

"......" Helena blushed, as if all the shame in her heart came up at once, as if her heart had struggled countless times, her big eyes with tears blinked, her teeth chattered, and her little mouth opened slightly.

"Brother...... Brother ......"

"Knock knock......" An inopportune knock sounded from outside the balcony, and a blushing Helena jumped aside like a frightened bunny, crouching by the fence with her thighs crossed, muttering and tears glistening to her eyes.

"Oh my God...... What did I do...... The Radiant Cross is on top ...... Helena looked at Theodore angrily: "You, you, you...... You scoundrel, big villain!"

"......" Theodore couldn't help but roll his eyes, and looked at the wooden door behind the balcony angrily, "Come in, are you still going to let me invite you in?"

"Forgive me, my Caesar. I didn't mean to...... Ahem, ahem. Virgil hid behind the door and walked in with a smirk, like a fox: "I will never disturb you at such a time unless it is a very important matter." ”

"You've only got a minute!" Diodore glared at him fiercely, and he could feel Helena's wheezing breath behind him, which was only temporarily masked by the sudden arrival of the "outsider". For the guy who disturbed his "good deeds", Theodore rightfully hung the fault on Virgil's head: "One more second and I'll let you roll down the stairs!"

"His Majesty Levard Hussein, the Grand Chief of the Cobblestone Council and King of Singar, has asked for your audience and wishes to reconcile with you!" Virgil spat out a series of words almost reflexively, and his expression naturally did not look threatening at all: "For this he will present a gift of no kind." ”

"Rivad?" Diodore frowned, and Helena behind her became serious when she heard what Virgil had said. Slowly walked behind Theodore.

"In fact, it can be seen that the dwarves should have 'come prepared' this time. Virgil said in a very amused manner: "Two thousand pounds of gold, as a donation for the new temple of Caesarea—the largest donation ever received, if it can be counted as a 'donation.'" And as far as I've heard, our missionaries are preaching in the Black Rock Basin...... It went exceptionally well!"

Virgil continued: "It can be seen that the dwarves seem to be torn apart, on the one hand they are at odds with whether to send troops, and on the other hand they seem to be too enthusiastic about their allies - this year's spice trade in New Gar is even better than last year, and the price of iron ore remains the same, which is very unusual and completely inconsistent with the characteristics of merchants. ”

"For what?" asked Helena, turning to Theodore, "what does that mean?" Is there any necessary connection between the price of iron ore and the spice trade?"

"Because we're at war. Theodore replied calmly, "A merchant in his right mind will find a way to raise the war reserves, and if there is a war, not too many people will want to buy spices." ”

"I have to admit that the dwarves do have a shocking amount of wealth. Virgil shrugged his shoulders: "Then, my esteemed Caesar and Her Royal Highness the Princess......"

"Go and tell His Majesty Hussein. We could meet in the living room. Theodore nodded: "Let's discuss the friendship between the two sides." ”

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"Oh dear His Highness Julian, my old friend!" said as soon as he walked into the small living room. Short and stout, as if he were a stake, Rivard came up and gave Theodore a bear hug: "It is a great honor for me to be here for your triumphal ceremony and coronation!"

"Your presence is also a blessing to Caesarea. His Majesty Hussein. Theodore gritted his teeth and broke open the two arms that looked like pincers, and smiled reluctantly: "Virgil, let someone go and bring the wine, and let someone prepare some desserts and other small snacks." ”

"Yes, my Caesar. Smiling, Virgil bowed gracefully. Quietly walked out of the small living room. After a while, several waiters with flasks and glasses walked in and poured wine for the two of them.

"I'm very sorry for the previous Severcro incident. Rivald, who sat across from Theodore, raised his glass. Chatting bowed his head apologetically: "The situation in the Black Rock Basin is very complicated, and the Cobblestone Council is being reconvened for the first time in hundreds of years - in fact, most people think that this is simply not going to work. ”

"I can understand your struggles. Theodore smiled and said, "After all, for the dwarves, the unification of the Black Rock Basin is the top priority, and it is the same for the elves and humans. Only by becoming a single body can the dwarves be able to wage war with the orcs without any burden. ”

"It's great that you can understand. But please excuse us, we admit that the dwarves did not fulfill their promises. Levard looked at Theodore very sincerely: "So I think that only I can come and make it clear to you, and offer a sincere apology." ”

"Now, after hundreds of years, the dwarves finally have hope of unity, and it's time for us to give back to our friends. "We've been at war with humanity – but it's all over taxes and minerals, and now we have a common enemy. ”

"Speaking of which, I have a gift for you. Rivard smiled mysteriously, took a wooden box the size of a football from his side and placed it on the table: "Congratulations on your election as the Emperor." ”

"Gift?" Theodore raised his eyebrows, and his pupils suddenly shrank: "This gift............ Ah, is it ......?"

"Crown...... I don't think there's a better proof of our friendship than a peerless crown!" Rivard curled the corners of his mouth slightly: "I spent a lot of money to invite a historian of the Caesarea Academy, as well as the best elven craftsman in New Gar, plus the royal gem craftsman of New Gar, and it took a whole month to complete it!"

As he spoke, Rivard's fat hands gently opened the lid of the box, and suddenly counted the streamers pouring out from the cracks, shining with light and fluorescent!

The base of the crown is in the shape of a Roman laurel wreath made of gold, and the outer side is inlaid with patches of deep and charming, almost equal size purple crystals arranged according to the arrangement of leaves, and in front of the crown is a golden eagle soaring with its wings soaring to life, and in the belly of the eagle, there is also a cross carved out of white crystal - this is almost a symbol of the fusion of Rome and the glorious cross!

Theodore looked in amazement at this crown, which was exquisitely and extravagantly extravagant. After coming to this world, he has also seen a lot of gems, gold and silver, etc., and can naturally roughly estimate the value of this crown - not to mention that such a large gold laurel crown is impossible to melt directly, just finding such a large piece of white crystal and then cutting it into a cross shape, plus hundreds of pieces of equal size, leaf-shaped amethyst flakes are already very difficult!

Seeing Theodore's unintentional look of surprise, Rivad showed a hint of pride, albeit for a moment, and then took out another box, which was opened by a crown roughly equal to the crown, only slightly smaller, and the eagle ornament was gone, replaced by a white crystal cross with wings inlaid together.

"These two laurel wreaths are specially made for you and your esteemed Highness Pendragon, and I dare say you will never find a more delicate laurel wreath than them!" Rivad said proudly, "I hope these two gifts will prove to you the sincere friendship of the dwarves and our loyalty to our friends!"

“...... I don't think there's any doubt about our friendship, is it?" Theodore smiled, "I believe the dwarves are unlikely to sit idly by while we go to war with the orcs. ”

"Speaking of which, I would like to receive a promise from you, Your Majesty the Honorable Julian. Rivard suddenly said, "To you, that's just a small, small promise. ”

"As long as I can, I can promise you any conditions. Theodore smiled and said, "I have always been generous to my friends. ”

"The Black Rock Basin will fight for you. Once you declare war on the orcs, the dwarves will attack from the west. If the battle goes well, we'll be able to hold off at least half of the enemy for you, and you can drive straight in from the north, conquer all the castles along the route, and then attack Issos directly – if all goes well. "But we also need some reasonable reward as a reward for the blood and lives of the soldiers," Rivad mused. ”

"So, what do you want?"

"Tulga Castle, and all the land around it. To you, it's just a ruin. Rivard curled the corners of his mouth and said, "The food produced is quite sufficient, and that's all." Wouldn't it be better as a symbolic gift?"

"Well......" Theodore hesitated, smiled and raised his glass: "It's not in our hands yet, let's talk about it later, as for now, let's make a toast to our friendship!"

"Of course, I believe that His Majesty the Emperor will not break his word!" Rivad also smiled: "Long live friendship!" (to be continued......)