You're Not Worthy of Asking My Name

"Young man, do you know what it means by saying that?"

His words carried a strong didactic tone.

Upon hearing Rein's "Get lost," the old man named Raphael Rosas wasn't angry; instead, the sarcasm on his face grew stronger.

Hmph, just an ungrateful fool.

As the "Minister of Commerce," he is now a highly powerful figure in the Radiant Kingdom, and few dare to speak to him in such a tone. Even dukes and princes of the two great empires would now have to carefully consider whether they dare to offend him.

He assumed that Rein, being so dense, wouldn't understand the situation and ignored him. Instead, he turned to look at Canossa and asked in a deep voice, "President Canossa, is this your intention?"

He paused, then emphasized, "Is this also the idea of your 'Black Gold Merchant Guild'?"

The mention of the Chamber of Commerce made the threat quite clear.

It is common knowledge that the "Black Gold Merchant Guild" is currently being suppressed by the two major empires.

From all perspectives, the various businesses under Black Gold have shrunk by at least 50% in the past year or two!

If it weren't for the support of some local nobles in those remote areas of Sid, they probably would have lost their foothold long ago.

Everyone assumed that since the "Black Gold Merchant Guild" could no longer survive in the two great empires, it would certainly not give up the market in City of Radiance.

Although the Radiant Kingdom's territory is currently smaller than that of the two great empires, its future is promising. At this rate of development, it will undoubtedly become another superpower on par with the two great empires in just a few years.

Merchants are just driven by profit.

He felt that as long as President Canossa wasn't stupid, she would definitely see the situation clearly and wouldn't dare to give up this "last straw".

If they want to establish themselves, they have no choice but to beg for help from their City of Radiance.

That's why he offered that humiliating price of "one hundred million lisos" to force us to buy the formula.

Of course, saying he was buying the formula was more about testing her limits.

Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

The Rosas Family wanted more than just the wealth of the "Black Gold Merchant Guild"; they wanted all its resources, established channels, shops, and intelligence networks.

This is truly a goose that can lay golden eggs continuously.

Just as Marquis Raphael was confidently waiting for Canossa to change her expression and beg him, he suddenly realized that the situation was not quite what he had expected.

The woman in front of me had an extremely calm expression.

Instead of showing any anger at being humiliated, her eyes held a hint of disdainful mockery.

At this moment, Canossa spoke up, saying calmly, "Rein Majesty Rein's meaning is my meaning."

"You"

Marquis Raphael's face stiffened, as if he had misheard.

I was stunned for a moment before I realized what was happening.

Does this woman also mean "get lost"?

He never expected to hear such a sentence, and threatened in a deep voice. "Do you know that what you're doing will completely ruin the last chance for your Black Gold Merchant Guild?!"

Canossa raised an eyebrow at him and said calmly, "It seems you didn't understand Rein Majesty Rein's meaning. Should I repeat it?"

Hearing this, Raphael was finally enraged.

If it were a hot-headed young man, one could say he was ignorant of the bigger picture and spoke arrogantly; but the words spoken by this Black Gold Chairman were nothing short of insulting!

He immediately revealed his trump card, threatening, "I heard that your Black Gold previously spent a huge sum of money to acquire a large batch of resources for territory construction. Do you know that with just one word from me, no territory in City of Radiance will buy your goods, no matter how low the price. Your batch of resources will just rot in your hands!"

Canossa had previously acquired a massive amount of building materials in the Xid Empire, a fact that couldn't be kept secret. Moreover, she had recruited numerous craftsmen. To anyone, it was clear she was eyeing the opportunity presented by the establishment of "City of Radiance" and its plans for territorial expansion, hoping to make a fortune.

After all, the only entity that can afford to purchase that amount of building materials right now is the "Radiant Kingdom"!

Therefore, this is the biggest bargaining chip that has allowed Marquis Naraphael to be so fearless.

As the Minister of Commerce, he held the kingdom's commercial lifeline in his hands. If he didn't agree, the Black Gold Merchant Guild's materials would never get through the "Howling Wind Pass."

He felt that unless Canossa was insane, there was no way she could refuse!

Canossa had lost interest in talking to this guy and said, "You don't need to worry about how our chamber of commerce's materials are handled."

This cold tone made Marquis Raphael feel utterly humiliated.

"Great! Excellent!"

He was so angry that his face turned purple.

The other party had already slapped this marquis across the face, so he didn't mince words anymore and uttered harsh words. "I guarantee that from today onwards, your Black Gold will not have any territory or foothold in our Radiant Kingdom! I will also notify the Ministry of Commerce of the two great empires of Oma City to completely blacklist you! I hope you won't regret it then!"

"Oh."

Canossa seemed oblivious, her expression unchanged.

Rein, who was standing to the side, had no interest in listening to the old man's rambling and said to her, "President Canossa, let's go."

Upon hearing this, Canossa, who had been keeping a straight face, suddenly smiled slightly and said obediently, "Yes, Rein Majesty Renn."

"Stop!"

Being ignored time and again, the powerful minister of City of Radiance grew increasingly grim, his face showing signs of frustration.

Even setting aside his appointment as a minister of the kingdom, even over the past few decades, the Rosas Family has always been one of the Five Great Families of City of Radiance. When have they ever suffered such an insult?

West of the Alkolon Mountain Range, only their City of Radiance reigns supreme. No matter how powerful the nobles of your two great empires are, they have no right to run wild here!

He looked at Rein and asked coldly, "Who are you?"

"Oh."

Seeing that his path was blocked by several servants, Rein showed no politeness and roared angrily, "A mere marquis of a kingdom, how dare you ask my name? Get out!"

Anyone can show off.

Since you've come here with some 'Minister of Commerce' title to intimidate us, I, the dignified Black Dragon City, am no match for your king. Do you think I'm intimidated?

He paused, then sneered, "Old man, you're not qualified to talk to me. You should call Kipling Winster himself!"

Before the words were even finished, a crisp slap rang out.

Before the other party could react, Rein slapped the servant blocking his way across the face, knocking him to the ground, blood and teeth flying everywhere.

He raised his head high, radiating Dominant President Aura, and strode towards the banquet hall with an air of indifference, without looking back.

Seeing his arrogant demeanor, Canossa chuckled inwardly and quickly followed him.

Raphael and his servants were left standing there, their faces stiff with disbelief.

After a long while,

Marquis Raphael, recovering from his shock, roared, "Investigate! Find out exactly who that kid is!"

Canossa quickly caught up, took Rein's arm, and said softly with a smile, "Wow, my dear Lord, you were really impressive just now. I think I'm a little tempted by you."

"Oh?"

The "Dominant President Aura" surrounding Rein has not yet dissipated.

Upon hearing this, he looked at the stunning beauty before him with predatory eyes, reached out and lifted her chin, then forcefully planted a kiss on her luscious red lips.

Canossa didn't refuse and they shared a passionate kiss.

Rein grinned mischievously. "How about this?"

Canossa's eyebrows curved like crescent moons, and a bright smile graced her face, "It feels pretty good."

Rein did not linger on that extreme tenderness and entered the banquet hall with Canossa.

The two entered the banquet hall, scanned the layout, and did not find any particular "trap".

There were over a thousand people in the huge banquet hall.

A quick glance revealed that the system couldn't identify any top experts; at least none of the "Ten Great Legends" or the high-end combat power of City of Radiance were present.

Several large auction items have been placed on the temporary auction stage, which has been converted from a stage, among which a huge iron cage is particularly eye-catching.

It seemed as if the iron cage was made to be completely exposed.

Upon closer inspection, they found a giant covered in blood locked inside.

Rein immediately recognized him as "Habu," Kolman's former number one warrior.

One of the highlight items of tonight's auction.

At this moment, Habu in the cage was covered in blood and grime, with a "Magic-Sealing Collar" around his neck. The totem had been removed, and two alchemical arrows were embedded in each of his shoulder blades, which had disabled the flow of energy in his upper body, making him look extremely weak.

Rein couldn't help but want to take another look, but at that moment, Canossa cupped his cheeks in her hands, turned to herself, and whispered in his ear, "There's Perception Extraordinary watching you, don't look too much."

"Um."

Rein instantly understood and naturally put his arm around her slender waist.

Clearly, there was a hidden master lurking in the shadows, someone he hadn't been able to see.

Their arrival instantly made them the center of attention. Their appearance and demeanor were so striking, like blazing flames in the night, impossible to conceal.

Furthermore, the scene at the entrance of the banquet hall had already been spread by those with ulterior motives. At this moment, inside the banquet hall, whether nobles or merchants, everyone was filled with curiosity about Rein's identity.

Sure enough, not long after I entered, someone came over with a wine glass, seemingly trying to get on my good side.

Canossa had no interest in talking to anyone; the main theme tonight was fighting, not discussing business partnerships.

She then gestured to the dance floor nearby and asked coquettishly, "Lord City Lord, would you like to invite me to dance?"

Rein readily agreed, "Okay."

The auction hasn't started yet; there's a warm-up ball beforehand.

Those who could come to the manor were all wealthy and powerful; it was an auction, but also a social gathering of the upper class.

This is standard practice.

Elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in suits entered the venue hand in hand, and then began to dance gracefully to the soft music.

With one hand holding her skirt and the other holding Rein's hand, Canossa gracefully stepped into the dance floor.

The two showed no signs of pre-battle tension, and to the soothing rhythm of the music, they either embraced affectionately or danced enthusiastically in circles.

As soon as they stepped onto the dance floor, they immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

Canossa's dance, like her figure, was exquisitely graceful. Her movements made all the surrounding splendor seem pale in comparison, leaving only the overlapping, graceful silhouettes before one's eyes.

Light and graceful, elegant and charming, the black tulle dress made her look like a black swan dancing on ice, exuding a peerless and independent aura of pride.

The dance partner she was holding hands with, dressed in a sharp white suit, looked dashing and equally eye-catching.

Although Rein is very muscular, his dance moves are not stiff at all. He now has extremely high control over his muscles, and he can complete every movement perfectly.

His dance moves, while gentlemanly, also revealed a hint of domineering.

The two danced joyfully on the dance floor, and the lights shone on them.

When those bold noble ladies and socialites saw Rein, they covered their mouths and gasped softly, making no attempt to show their admiration.

"Oh my god, that man is so handsome! Wow, I definitely have to ask him to dance later!"

"Why didn't I meet such a magnanimous man sooner?"

"Oh my god. Where did this nobleman come from? I've never seen him before?"

"I just heard that he seems to be 'Lord of Black Dragon City', Rein Hermes."

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The men, however, were drawn to Canossa's stunning beauty and were full of praise.

"I had long heard that President Canossa of the Black Gold Merchant Guild was exceptionally beautiful, and seeing her today, I can confirm that she is indeed extraordinary."

"Who is this young man? He looks so unfamiliar. I am quite familiar with the young talents of the two great empires, but I don't recall having such a person in my memory."

"I heard that it's a lord from a place called 'Black Dragon City,' named Rein Hermes."

"Where is Black Dragon City? In Omar, or within Sid?"

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Before the dance was even over, the name "Black Dragon City" and its lord, Rein, spread throughout the banquet hall by word of mouth.

People were talking about the unfamiliar Black Dragon City and the mysterious city lord they had never heard of before.

On the other hand...

Before long, Raphael Rosas, who had been humiliated earlier, received detailed information about Rein.

"My lord, it has been confirmed that that Rein Hermes is a subordinate of Princess Ymir of Princess Oma."

"Princess Oma's man? So, his noble status isn't just a facade?"

"Yes, sir."

"Did that guy bring any guards? Or is someone from Princess Oma's faction also here?"

"No. There are only guards from the Black Gold Merchant Guild outside the manor, and only that [Dragon Spear] Sam is a little troublesome."

"Heh, you dare to cause trouble in my Glory Kingdom without any guards?"

"But, sir, if that Princess has already established her own territory, and if that Rein is the city lord, then according to his title, he might truly be royalty. We..."

"Hmph! A fallen royal family, all they have left to flaunt is their title. That Princess begged us for permission to build a city in City of Radiance, but we refused, and she's been gone for half a year. She probably went back to Omar and found a remote corner to build her city. Now, she has absolutely no say in Omar's politics; she's nothing but a stray dog, not worth mentioning!"

"My lord, now that the Princess's people have joined forces with the 'Black Gold Merchant Guild,' there might be more to the story. Should we investigate further?"

"Our Radiant Kingdom now holds absolute control over the area west of the Alkolon Mountain Range. Let alone a fallen princess, even if Emperor Oma came and dared to act recklessly, we wouldn't hold back. Right now, we absolutely must find an opportunity to take over the 'Black Gold Merchant Guild,' and since that President Canossa has come, we absolutely cannot let her leave! Since she doesn't know what's good for her, then... arrest her first!"

"Yes, sir."

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