"Ten thousand Geoes."
In the capital, 10,000 geese can buy 10,000 loaves of bread.
In the mechanical city of Tieppo, this is merely the bare minimum for everyone in the city.
"So none of the people you see here are commoners, because commoners are simply not worthy of entering this city."
"Now, do you still think that everything here is for the benefit of ordinary people?"
A chill ran down Aurelian’s spine from Viktor’s brief words.
She only saw the superficial beauty in the few words her Aunt Cassandra spoke and in the city's prosperity.
However, they completely ignored the cruel reality hidden behind this beauty.
Tiberias is by no means a wonderful and carefree technological capital.
It's just a money-devouring behemoth packaged in an exquisite exterior.
“I never deny that your aunt Kasanna may have thought about those ordinary people in the empire, because she was once a princess of the empire herself.”
“But the Raiser family is destined not to be her family alone.”
Viktor put his hands in his pockets, his indifferent gaze fixed on the depths of the distant forest.
Many elves peeked out from within, following the traces of natural energy, and gazed at Viktor from afar.
The moment they saw Viktor, each of them would be startled and huddle back among the lush trees.
"So you have to understand why they go to such lengths to please the elves."
“The elves can bring them immense wealth, so they use the power of the elves to gain more value for themselves.”
The elves, having lost their natural energy, are like a tiger whose fangs and claws have been completely pulled out.
Their wildness was completely worn away, and they no longer had the ability to protect themselves. They numb themselves in this "paradise" built for them, living a carefree life.
They continue to supply fresh energy to the Raiser family, and they also feel that humans are really good to them.
"Of course, I will not criticize this behavior, because these elves are here voluntarily. Although they were tricked into coming here, they did not oppose the actions of the Leather family."
Viktor's words reached Aurelion's ears, one by one.
Her body trembled slightly, and she lowered her head, looking somewhat lost.
At this point, she could no longer distinguish who was right and who was wrong.
Aunt Kasanna did indeed paint a bright future for Aurelion.
Considering the advanced nature of this city, it certainly filled her with some fantasies about the future.
But this beautiful fantasy was shattered by Teacher Victor.
The reality hidden behind the scenes was laid bare before Aurelion.
"But... why does the Raiser family need so much money?"
Viktor looked at the bewildered Aurelion and was about to say something.
Suddenly, Vega's voice rang in my ears.
"Victor, we can go now."
Its single eye no longer shone, and Kasanna, as if all her strength had been drained, knelt on the ground.
Viktor glanced at Kasanna briefly, noticing her distraught appearance.
Finally, his gaze fell upon the entrance to the gate.
"Although I really want to tell you something more, but..."
The research institute's doors burst open, and Elsa, leading a large group of warriors, stormed in.
The guards were shocked to see Kasanna kneeling on the ground as soon as they entered.
She looked up again and happened to see Victor.
Elsa's face turned incredibly grim. She placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and shouted sharply:
"Notify all high-ranking combatants in the family."
"The intruder Victor is classified as the highest level of danger."
"Attack it immediately; there is no need to capture it alive."
The soldiers immediately drew their weapons, their faces extremely serious, and surrounded Viktor.
But Viktor simply stood there quietly, without making any move.
Seeing this, Aurelion lifted her skirt and stood menacingly in front of Victor.
All the soldiers facing off.
“I am Aurelion Sol, you should know who I am.”
"Now, I want you to tell me what you want to do to my teacher?"
Elsa looked at Aurelian, narrowed her eyes, but did not loosen her grip on her waist.
"Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for us."
"What, you want to attack me too!"
Aurelion's voice rang out sharply as she looked at Elsa with a maturity and authority beyond her years.
The soldiers couldn't help but feel a little scared and took a few steps back.
Attacking an imperial princess is such a grave crime that no one present could bear the consequences.
Suddenly, green fluorescence gradually emerged, and countless vines attacked from all directions, entangling all the warriors.
The vines hung in mid-air, and no matter how much they struggled, it was all in vain.
Aurelion, who was standing nearby, was startled by what she saw.
Just as she was about to turn around, she felt a warm, large hand placed on her head, gently shifting her body to the other side.
A slow, confident voice sounded softly behind her.
"Aurelian".
“I’m not so vulnerable that I need my students to protect me.”
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