The Difference Between Apples and Pomelos

When Rein spoke, Canossa was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Your territory?"

As far as she knew, Rein shouldn't be a high-ranking nobleman, so how could he suddenly have territory?

Oh, right, that Princess!

Oh. I almost forgot about that relationship.

Compared to any concept of "territory," Canossa clearly felt that gossip was more effective than business in diverting the tingling sensation of wound healing.

She blinked, a playful smile in her eyes, and asked, "By the way, Doctor Rein, what exactly is your relationship with Ymir?"

"She and I are partners."

Without much thought, Rein added, "Perfect, this territory is related to both me and her."

Canossa, ever the gossip, asked again, "Just allies?"

Unaware of the oddness in her tone, Rein nodded seriously. "Mm."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Canossa's expression was full of mockery, her eyes seeming to speak volumes: Guess whether I believe her or not?

What ally could possibly allow the Her Highness the Eldest Princess, who supposedly dislikes men, to share a room with someone?

She then asked curiously, "How did you and Her Highness the Eldest Princess meet?"

"???"

Why ask that?

Upon hearing this question, the scene of encountering the severely injured Ymir in the wasteland involuntarily flashed through Rein's mind.

How similar it is to the present!

Thinking of this, his gaze inadvertently swept over the naked, exquisite body lying a meter away, and he said, "I treated her injuries."

Hey, hey, hey. What's with that look you're giving me?

Rein's furtive glances could not escape the perception of a High-tier Extraordinary.

Canossa had just silently clenched her teeth in frustration when suddenly, she realized something.

Huh? Surgical procedure?

Her bright eyes darted around, and she blurted out, "When Ymir was attacked and seriously injured, it was you who saved her?"

"Um."

Rein nodded.

Hearing this, he seemed slightly surprised and asked, "Madam, aren't you a friend of Princess Ymir? Didn't she tell you?"

"Ha?"

Canossa gave a sneer and avoided the topic.

But after hearing what Rein said, she had almost pieced together the whole truth in her mind, and could no longer suppress her gossipy nature. She asked in a slightly strange tone, "So, you also performed surgery on that Princess Ymir like this back then?"

She emphasized the word "like this," clearly implying: also completely naked like this?

At that moment, the stunningly beautiful lady suddenly stopped caring so much about the furtive glances.

She didn't want to be compared to anyone; it was all about who she was being compared to! She seemed quite interested in comparing herself to the dignified Princess the Oma Empire, one of the two beauties of the Oma Empire.

Etc!

The topic we're discussing has nothing to do with this, right?

Seeing the burning gossip in Canossa's eyes, Rein naturally guessed what was going on and said quietly, "Madam, I don't think that's important."

Indeed, whether commoners or nobles, the romantic escapades of royalty are always a source of great interest.

He didn't intend to dwell on the topic and abruptly changed the subject. "What I wanted to say was that I have a business matter concerning my territory that I'd like to consult you about."

But Canossa wasn't buying it at all. She forced a return to the previous topic and asked even more blunt questions.

Her gaze shifted, and she chuckled, "Who do you think has a better figure, me or Ymir?"

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When Rein heard this question, he felt a headache coming on.

But instinctively, I made comparisons in my mind.

Without any subjective bias, both of them have excellent figures.

They all follow the Melee Extraordinary path, with not an ounce of excess fat on their waists, thighs, or backs.

Even when not activating their fighting spirit, the smooth muscle lines don't look exaggerated like a "muscle Barbie." Instead, they are just right, giving people the aesthetic appeal of a toned and evenly proportioned athlete.

This conclusion was drawn not just from observation, but from Rein's hands-on experience.

Moreover, both women usually wear only light makeup, and their appearance and figures are already impeccable. They are completely different from those socialites and wealthy women who need to use strong corsets to squeeze out excess fat and use heavy makeup and pungent perfume to cover up their physical flaws.

Um.

The biggest difference is their different charms.

One is aloof and cold, a workaholic, and unapproachable; the other is mature, charming, and alluring.

To use a phrase from their past lives, one embodies the aloof, cold CEO style, while the other exudes the alluring, mature woman style with red lips.

Regardless of the subjective influence of temperament on people's judgments, it's really hard to say whether their figures are better or worse.

If a comparison had to be made, Madame Canossa would be considered more voluptuous.

Probably.

What's the difference between a grapefruit and a large apple?

Oh!

Besides!

Biologically speaking, both of their skin has highly active cells, making it incredibly smooth and delicate.

But there is one more thing, a secret difference that only Rein may know!

Lady Canossa possessed Transcendent pure strength, and her muscles were naturally several times stronger than Ymir's.

It is well known that Transcendent who focus on advancing in pure power will experience significant hair loss due to their extremely high levels of metabolism and hormone secretion.

Therefore, you see that most of those big, burly men are bald.

The stronger you are, the balder you become!

This has almost become the external standard by which Strength Extraordinary distinguish their strength.

Although I don't understand how Canossa maintains such thick, cascading hair, the skin on the rest of her body is indeed exceptionally lustrous, like warm, alabaster jade.

Everything in sight is extremely smooth.

At this moment, Canossa, unaware of why Rein had suddenly drifted off into thought, flashed a hint of anger in her eyes, which quickly disappeared. Clearly, that look wasn't one of pleasant thoughts.

She urged again, "Hey, Doctor Rein, I'm asking you a question."

Rein pulled himself back from his reverie and responded with a common phrase from his past life's guide to scumbags, "You're better."

A poor response to this kind of question can be fatal.

This kind of answer might make the other person feel that you're being perfunctory, but at least it won't lower their opinion of you.

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Sure enough, upon hearing this perfunctory answer, Canossa rolled her eyes at Rein and lost interest in asking any further questions.

Then, she became interested and returned to the previous topic, saying lazily, "Um... what did you say before? Your territory?"

When she heard about territory cooperation, the first thing that came to her mind was probably small territories with tens or hundreds of thousands of people.

Besides, it sounds like a newly established territory, perhaps with only tens of thousands of people.

She doesn't usually handle those small, insignificant businesses herself; her subordinates do it all.

She only asked the question because it was Rein who spoke.

"It's not exactly my private property, but it's very much related to me."

Rein didn't know how to explain it clearly for a moment.

He was not a lord, but the city was closely related to him.

The site of the Mechanical City ruins in the "Karatva Basin" was not only where Rein planned to build a territory for Ymir, but also a new settlement for the surviving branch of Karl.

This is the content of the contract.

The agreement he later signed with Ymir in the tent was a cooperative development agreement. One of its clauses included an alliance clause for the peaceful sharing of the Mechanical City with the Kolman people.

Ymir's views were not like those of the Established Nobles, who were rigid in their thinking; she did not intend to monopolize everything.

This was a concept in her "New Deal": to treat friendly allies equally, whether they were commoners or nobles.

Moreover, the new pass that traverses the "Alkolon Mountain Range" is located in that basin, making it the best choice to establish territory there. However, the living environment there is harsh, with High-tier Demonic Beast roaming freely; without absolute power, it would certainly be impossible to gain a foothold.

Ymir knew very well that it would be difficult for her to gain a foothold on her own.

Choosing to unite with the powerful allies of the Kolman Tribe warriors, who are better at surviving in the wild, is the best option for a win-win situation.

Although Canossa was slightly curious, she still didn't show much interest in this "small business" and casually asked, "Doctor Rein, where is your territory located?"

At this point, Rein suddenly remembered something else.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "Mrs. Canossa, do you have a blank contract?"

Canossa didn't understand why he suddenly asked this, and replied, "Yes, there are a dozen in that Sapphire Storage Ring."

As expected, wealthy people buy high-level Magic Contract scrolls by the "bundle," or they're as common as toilet paper—essential items they carry with them.

Rein then asked, "May I use it?"

Canossa naturally had no objection, "Do as you please."

Then, she watched as Rein took out a Contractor card and scribbled something down.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the contents of the contract, and the expression on the face of this well-informed vice president of the Black Gold Merchant Guild grew increasingly surprised.

Is he about to sign a confidentiality agreement?

But does a newly established territory really need such strict confidentiality clauses?

In her opinion, any newly established territory, once construction begins, will immediately spread throughout the two great empires. What is the point of these secrecy regulations?

But clearly, she didn't think Rein would do anything pointless.

Canossa had a vague idea of what was going on. Could it be a very special territory?

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