Chapter 554: 552: Diverting the trouble to the east (Subscribe)
Flower Collar, on the second floor of Lion Manor, in the study.
Luo Yi looked at Butler Hoover and couldn't help asking, "Have we provoked this imperial ambassador recently?"
"Of course not!"
"That means he didn't get the benefits he deserved?"
"I pay it on time every month and deposit it in the Raymond Bank where the flowers are collected. Not a cent is missing."
"Then why is he so aggressive? Did he know that we launched a military operation against the Blood Moon Forest demiplane?"
Luo Yi said this and murmured to himself, "It's not impossible that the news leaked!
After all, the unusual mobilization of the Imperial Guards, the gathering of fourth-order experts, and the withdrawal and transportation of large quantities of supplies cannot be completely concealed.
Even if Ange has covered it up well, it's normal for some rumors to leak out after such a long time."
"The problem is, I'm sending troops to the Blood Moon Forest demiplane, not intervening in the war between them and the coalition. Who is he showing this to?"
"Or maybe he just noticed that I mobilized troops, but didn't know why, so he misunderstood me?"
Thinking about it this way, it is not impossible. After all, a lot of information obtained by unraveling the mystery is incomplete.
At this time, Butler Hoover interrupted: "Actually, this is not the first time Lord Robin has come to see you, but you were not here before, so I sent him away."
"So he didn't reveal anything?"
"I've asked around, but he's been pretty tight-lipped. I asked Ange to investigate, but there's no useful information."
“Is that so?”
"So, are you going to see him or not?"
"Let's meet him. You can't avoid what you have to face!"
"I'll go and ask him to come up."
Butler Hoover responded and turned to leave, while Roy began to think about how to deal with this person.
However, what he didn't expect was that the Imperial Ambassador, Lord Robin Water, came to hold him accountable.
But he did not mention the demiplane, but instead mentioned another thing that Luo Yi didn't care much about - the resumption of trade with the coalition forces!
Sofa area.
Lord Robin Water stared down at Roy, puffing his beard and glaring, and said, "Count Roy, I always thought you were a staunch supporter of the Empire, standing on the side of the Empire and a good friend of the Empire."
"The Empire has always spared no effort in caring for its friends, whether it's technology, factories, transportation, or trade orders...
Tell me, has the Empire ever wronged you?"
"We've even provided a first-generation fighter production line. The money you earn here in the Empire will last you more than ten lifetimes!"
"Right now, the high-tech industries that you have led are filled with a large number of engineers and mechanical mages assisted by the Empire.
Just tell me, just tell me, has the Empire treated you badly?"
"Why are you still trading with the coalition forces, giving them large quantities of supplies, guns and ammunition?"
"You must know that when these are on the battlefield, they will become sharp weapons to slaughter the imperial soldiers."
"Okay, okay, you don't care about the Empire and don't recognize the Empire, but have you forgotten the war that the three giants of the coalition launched against you?"
"Have you forgotten the damage they caused to Flower Territory?"
“Aren’t you the one who prides yourself on being a good lord?
If those deceased subjects knew that their lord was doing business with the coalition forces that killed them, do you think they would regret it and cry? "
"Why are you doing this? Why?"
It seemed like he had been holding it in for a long time, and also like he had been preparing for a long time. Lord Robin Water's output this time was quite smooth.
The spit sprayed all over Luo Yi's face.
Luo Yi could have remained calm, but even a clay man gets angry. Moreover, he had been in a high position for a long time, and few people dared to be so disrespectful to him in person.
A wave of anger accumulated in his heart, and it was not until Lord Robin questioned him hysterically that he raised his eyelids and looked over coldly.
"Are you done?"
The cold voice echoed in the study, carrying a murderous intent that froze the air and made people's scalps tingle.
Only then did Lord Robin Water feel a chill running from his tailbone to the top of his head, and all the hairs on his body stood up.
Only then did he realize that he had been presumptuous.
The person in front of him is not only the lord of Flower Territory, but also a powerful man who has killed legends.
If he gets angry, I won't even need a second move to crush him to death.
"I'm asking you, are you done?"
Roy asked again, and Lord Robin calmed down and said, "That's it."
"That's all, sit down and listen to me!"
With just one word from Loyi, Lord Robin sat down obediently, but he did not rush to speak.
Instead, he took the black tea from the table, took a few sips, and tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart.
It’s not pleasant, but the problem still needs to be solved.
After a moment, he finally spoke, "First of all, the Flower Territory's defense battle was fought solely by the Flower Territory's Royal Guards.
Under my leadership, the counterattack was completed.
During this process, the Empire only provided nominal support, but provided almost no actual help!"
“In other words, I won this battle on my own, and it has little to do with the Empire.
Therefore, you have no right to tell us what to do."
"So, it's war, falling out, seeking peace, restarting trade,
That was my decision, and I don’t have to answer to anyone.”
"After the war, I was even willing to lend tanks and provide design drawings and information. This was the greatest kindness I could offer."
A series of words left Lord Robin speechless.
Because, standing idly by during the previous war was the biggest stain.
Luo Yi did not allow him to speak and continued: "Secondly, the three giants of the coalition are shameless and are also coveting the industrial base of the Flower Territory.
But after they were defeated, they chose to admit defeat and even offered a gift of apology.
In exchange for their apology, I agreed to their request to restart trade!"
"What kind of apology would make the Earl give up his past grudge? Can I have a look at it?"
Luo Yi didn't waste any words. He raised his hand and took out the artifact sword from the dimensional bag, and handed the hilt to Lord Robin.
"It's this sword!"
Hidden in the scabbard, this divine weapon did not show its sharpness.
Lord Robin refused to give in and said, "It's just a sword. I want to see how great it is!"
As he said that, he reached out to take it!
However, Luo Yi's voice rang out faintly: "The weapon of the Silver Angel, forged by the Sun God himself, the ancestor of all rapiers, a legendary artifact."
Lord Robin's hand holding the sword paused, just a little bit away from grasping it. Beads of sweat the size of beans oozed out of his forehead, and his whole body was stiff with fear.
“You are also quick to react. The artifact has spirits, and not everyone can wield it.
If you really grasp the hilt of the sword, I'm afraid you won't need this hand anymore."
Having said that, Luo Yi asked again: "Do you think their apology is sincere?"
Even Lord Robin could only say at this moment: "Yes!"
"That's good! Then, let's talk about the last question."
Luo Yi looked at Lord Robin and asked, "The reason you are so angry is probably because the Imperial Cabinet has reprimanded you again.
Many people are dissatisfied with my resumption of trade with the coalition forces.
But I want to ask, are they unhappy because I resumed trade? Or are they unhappy because I didn't help sell arms?
"Isn't it the same thing?"
"Of course it's different!"
"Then I think it should be the latter!"
Luo Yi nodded in approval, then stood up and said, "Wait!"
He quickly walked back to the desk, rummaged through the papers, and finally found a piece of information.
Then, he walked back to the sofa area, handed it over, and said, "Would you like to take a look?"
Lord Robin took it, flipped through it quickly, and then looked up with a look of confusion in his eyes.
"This is?"
"The coalition's purchase list is confusing, isn't it? Why is there no arms trade?"
"why is that?"
"Because I have never sold them arms."
After a slight pause, he continued, "The coalition forces must give me an arms order so that I can transfer it to the empire and sell those outdated guns and ammunition.
Does the coalition know this?
They actually knew the truth in their hearts, but they had no choice but to accept it.
The wealth gained from trade can make certain people in the empire happy."
"But now, the coalition forces won't buy from me anymore. What can I do?"
"That's impossible!"
Lord Robin almost blurted out the answer, and seeing that Luo Yi's expression did not change at all, he said: "The Empire has completed the internal investigation, and there is absolutely no traitor smuggling arms.
But on the battlefield, the number of magical weapons owned and used by the coalition forces far exceeded theirs.
So, tell me where all this came from?"
As he said this, he made it sound like he was telling a joke, "Could it be that all of this was produced by the coalition forces themselves?
Just relying on their fragile production lines, scarce manpower, and pitiful production capacity?"
Luo Yi nodded and said, "It's impossible to rely on them, so who else can we rely on?"
"Anything else? Nothing more, right?"
"Are you looking further ahead? Even further ahead?"
Lord Robin was no fool and blurted out: "Glorious Empire? No, that's impossible!"
"Even after the coalition's order arrived, I didn't believe it! So, I asked someone to investigate.
Then I discovered that some ports on the west coast of the Kingdom of Sardinia seemed very busy.
Of course, words are not enough, so you should investigate on your own. With the Empire's intelligence network, it shouldn't be difficult once you have a target."
"Okay, I'll go right away!"
As he spoke, Lord Robin stood up and strode out.
However, as they approached the door, Luo Yi spoke again: "There is one more thing I want to emphasize one last time, just once!!!"
"Flower Territory is not a vassal of the Habsburg Empire!"
"The Raymond family is not a vassal of the Hohenzollern royal family."
“So, sometimes it’s not good to be too bossy!”
Lord Robin hesitated several times before finally saying, "I understand!"
"Then please convey my words to the Imperial Cabinet!"
"Luo Yi, if you really want to do it this far, you know, like this..."
"Lord Robin, I am speaking to you as the leader of a powerful faction!"
"Got it, I will report it truthfully!"
(End of this chapter)
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