"The military two-way teleportation array can be given to you."
"However, according to confidentiality regulations, the teleportation array you are given will be equipped with an anti-disassembly detonation device and a positioning array."
"You are a smart person that I think highly of. I think you should understand what this means."
"In addition, after use, if the teleportation array has not been damaged, it will also need to be taken back by the military."
"certainly."
Char nodded without hesitation.
Keeping core technology confidential... is a universal rule in any world.
As for the positioning array...
If your GPS could transcend time and space and locate directly in the echoes of history, then Char would have nothing to say.
...
...
He then raised his second finger: "The second one."
Char ignored the strange look from the silver-haired princess and continued speaking in a steady tone.
"I also need a forbidden item that can restrict the ability of a legendary warrior to move, or cause him to suffer a negative state..."
"Pollutions, ancient pets, spiritual media, portable magic equipment, etc. are all fine, but they must be able to be carried by one person."
"Of course, it would be even better if we could directly cause effective damage to a legendary beastmaster or a legendary pet of the same rank."
Isadella crossed her arms and looked deeply at Char through the star realm's signal network.
Really look deep.
This guy really dares to speak.
A portable item that can cause negative status or damage to legends.
As the heir to the empire, I want it too. Why don’t you sell me one?
You know, even the "Gustav Cannon", one of the foundations of the Princes' Alliance, can only kill emperor-level pets.
It might cause damage to the Legendary class, but it won't be fatal.
Moreover, the cannon has great limitations in use. Not only is it slow to move, but it also requires a team of nearly a hundred mechanics to operate it each time it is activated...
The energy storage process is also extremely long, and it is very easy to dodge against small and medium-sized targets. It can generally only be used to attack fixed targets such as giant pets or immobile city fortifications.
Under that deep gaze, Xia remained calm.
He knew that his request was tantamount to extortion, but wasn't he just trying to blackmail them?
Otherwise, why did Char show so many things in his dream? It was to show his own value.
And now is the time to realize your value.
"Small two-way portal."
"There are also negative items that are effective against high-level strongmen."
"Xia Yaqing, you are not planning to assassinate the head of the Borgia family, are you?"
Isadella's eyes were somewhat dim: "Although I can understand your motives, this is not a wise choice."
"Using internal means of the empire to deal with one of the eight oath families, if such an incident is exposed, it will be enough to cause a huge uproar throughout the territory."
"The turmoil at that time may be beyond your imagination. Even with the value you have shown now, I may not choose to protect you."
…
"It seems that His Highness knows something about Ceylon—"
"The Scarlet Rose Borgia family? They are within the range of my guesses, but it also saved me some intelligence fees from the Shadow Council."
Xia's words were still calm.
"But as your Highness's subject, I will certainly not make things difficult for you."
"The target I want to deal with is not within the empire, nor is it an ally of the Foresta Empire."
Isadella's gaze remained fixed on Xia for a long time.
After a long time, that cold voice sounded again.
"The solemn judgment order."
"A cast iron document that seals a ray of power from the Empire's first legendary guardian beast, the 'Black King'."
"It has little effect on the sixth ring, but it should have some effect on rings below the sixth."
"The specific effect depends on how you use the words of the law."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Char accepted all the requests without hesitation.
Of course he knew that props that could work on legends were simply a fantasy, and even if they existed, they would never be used as bargaining chips.
But that's how business is. One person asks for a sky-high price, and the other person bargains.
The people of Fresta always pay attention to moderation. If it weren't for the great title of legend, an item that can restrict a five-ring strongman would seem less impressive.
Char moved his left hand slightly and was about to extend his third finger.
But the next moment, he sensed the pressure around him that was almost condensed into substance.
The silver-haired princess' expressionless face suddenly showed a slight curve.
But the more I look at this smile, the colder my heart becomes.
"cough--"
Xia coughed lightly, breaking the dead silence: "Your Highness, I mean, I still don't know what the duties of a sword holder are."
"Also, since we are equal in status to the Oath Family, then the question of treatment..."
"The Sword Master is still in its infancy, but if you want to apply for a fixed salary and funding, it is not impossible..."
Isadella looked at Char with a half-smile.
"The salary and benefits of the imperial civil servants need to be reviewed by the Imperial Parliament and then allocated from the treasury."
"If you want, I can help you submit an application for the position of Swordbearer and submit it to the Council for approval."
"By the way, the Scarlet Rose Borgia family controls more than one-third of the seats in parliament, either openly or covertly."
"Actually, I think maintaining the stability of the empire is the mission of us, the citizens of the empire, so there is no need to collect public rations."
Xia spoke righteously.
"After the Sword Wielder disappeared, successive emperors also made other attempts and efforts..."
"Today's Governing Bureau and the Military Department are actually the continuation of some of the functions of the original Sword Wielder."
Isadella did not dwell on the previous topic for too long and soon spoke calmly.
"So, what you need to do is not that complicated. It is not much different from the tasks you have undertaken in the past in the Administration Bureau and the military."
"It's just that the target is more powerful and the secrets involved are deeper."
"I will set up sub-top-level permissions for you in the military and the Administration Bureau, and open up part of the Empire's intelligence network."
"The Swordbearers have a similar status to the Eight Oath-bearing Families. They are not superiors or subordinates to the Imperial Family, but more like allies and collaborators."
"But since we are allies, that means our input and output will be equal."
"Those things I have before are my personal investments. However, although there will be no obstacles for you when exchanging them with the resource pools in the Control Bureau and the military, you will still need to exchange them with real merits."
…
"That's how it should be. I've long felt that those freeloaders who get something for nothing are shameful!"
Xia nodded readily, then stood up and said goodbye.
Just as his mental power was about to leave the astral passage.
Xia heard a faint voice behind him.
"If you are willing to give up your identity as the Swordsman..."
"It's not about cooperation, but about a complete pledge of allegiance. Offer your loyalty to me."
"Then wealth, power, beauty, even the emperor, the pet cubs of legendary races... I can give you everything you want."
"I can even promise you that."
"In ten years, the name of the Borgia will be history."
There was unparalleled confidence in that cold voice.
It is obvious that Isadella is only a candidate for the king's selection now. Whether in status or power, she is far from being comparable to the Borgia family, one of the eight sworn families that secretly controls half of the imperial capital.
But there was no hesitation in her words, as if they were a verdict on the future.
In the end, the second princess finally revealed her final trump card.
After seeing Char's value in the dream -
Rather than simply forming an alliance and cooperating, Isadela wanted to completely conquer Char and turn him into a subject who was truly loyal to her.
During those cold words, Char did not pause.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness."
His figure formed by mental power slowly faded, and then dissipated bit by bit into the star realm.
Only the last sound echoed in the astral world.
"I prefer——"
"Eat it for free."
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