It turned out that as early as when Angel "made money" from various places and then asked Shermane to acquire East Borough's factory and surrounding farms and farms, Audrey, who was looking for food sources everywhere, had already noticed this "Black Bear Food Company" that expanded rapidly during the war.
But at that time, the price inside Loen had not yet risen to an unacceptable level, and Audrey could still collect enough food from everywhere, so he just silently recorded the black bear claw mark with four fingers and did not investigate in depth.
But now, Backlund's food prices have increased to more than four times what they were before the war, and there is no market at all. Even the relief points opened by the government and various charity organizations cannot provide basic food security. After Audrey asked for help from acquaintances aristocrats and businessmen to no avail, he finally turned his attention to East Borough factories that could still operate during the period of raw material shortages and seemed to have their own channels for goods.
Therefore, this evening, after Last Time asked her father and eldest brother to use the family's grain reserves but was rejected, the first person she visited was "Black Bear Cannery", which ostensibly belonged to Shermane but was actually owned by Angel.
"So, you are planning to unite with East Borough factories that are in need of food raw materials, put pressure on the royal family and parliament, let them stabilize prices, mobilize the nobles and rich people who are hoarding food to release supply, and meet the needs of Backlund and even the whole country?"
After listening to Audrey's explanation, Angel asked with the last glimmer of hope.
Under her earnest gaze, Audrey's cheeks turned slightly red, and he lowered his head and answered softly:
"No, I actually wanted to plant a hint to the factory owners and food merchants here that they feel guilty that the poor are starving, so they will sell all the food they have hoarded... But the first step was a setback, because as soon as I entered here, I realized that I had met Mr. Shermane Miss and Mitchell..."
So, what you understand as the "lower class" route is that they cannot interfere with the nobles protected by the church Beyonder, so they come to the East Borough Hypnosis factory owners and let them help the poor...Angel suddenly felt that he had not taught the "student" in front of him well, and he had made many mistakes.
Then he looked at Audrey who couldn't lift his head, Shermane who seemed to have a doubtful expression, and Leonard who was uncomfortable and shaking with the Word of the Sea's cane. Angel restored what happened tonight in his heart.
At the same time that Audrey recognized "Star" Leonard and his female companion Shermane, Pallez, the parasite in Leonard's body, should have also felt the presence of "Spectator" Demigod and issued a warning.
When Leonard chased out to find the "enemy", Audrey was probably out of guilt, or wanted to know more about Leonard and Shermane showed up on his own initiative and followed him back to the office. Then after learning that "Black Bear Cannery" belonged to Angel, he asked Shermane to use prayer to report the matter.
As for Shermane's doubts, it probably lies in the relationship between "Tarot Club" and the vigilance born from the acquaintance of Mr. "Star" and "Justice" Miss.
After finishing all this in his mind, Angel drove Shermane away from the only single sofa in the room, sat on it himself, looked at Audrey in front of him with parallel eyes, and said:
"It seems that you have a serious problem with your understanding of the 'lower level' route I mentioned."
She originally wanted Shermane and Leonard to leave first and continue the "individual communication" on Tarot Club, but after thinking about it, she probably had something to do with them, so she continued:
"Perhaps in your opinion, factory owners who are not protected by the official Beyonder are considered to be the 'lower class', but even if you can successfully Hypnosis and hint them to donate food, it will not help the situation much... You see, even with my help and an order from the military, this factory is now in a dilemma of shortage of raw materials and is about to shut down. How can other places be better?"
"Then what should I do, Emperor...Miss Angelica?"
Audrey raised his head, his expression a little dazed, and his emerald-like eyes dimmed a lot.
"I tried to ask farmers in East Taker County to grow mushrooms that they could grow on their own, and merchants who could be found in Hypnosis to stockpile a lot of grain, but it was of no use... And those nobles were not even willing to have two less delicacies on their tables and one less dessert after the meal just to help the poor.
"Even if I offer a high price, they may not be willing to sell the food in their hands. This is not only to hoard goods, but also to prepare for possible defeat, hoping to use the resources in their hands to continue to maintain their transcendent status and superior life after the war.
"Could it be that I can only think of ways to rob the Intis, Feysac and Feynapotter armies of food?"
Leonard, who was originally standing by the wall but was now sitting with Shermane, raised his head when he heard this and interjected:
"Their army will definitely strictly guard their supplies, and even let Demigod be stationed. You may not be able to break through the defense and steal the food. And even if they succeed, they will continue to plunder food from the local people to maintain their armament after they have penetrated deep into Loen."
In this way, my behavior is equivalent to hurting Loen's own citizens... Audrey immediately understood what Mr. "Star" meant.
But if I can't rob the enemy's food, and the nobles and big businessmen on my side are protected, then what should I do... Her eyes wandered, and finally stopped at "Empress" Miss's face that made people easily intoxicated.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Angel leaned on the comfortable sofa cushions, considered and said:
"First of all, you made a Error, which is to put yourself on the opposite side of the church and the nobility. In the current war situation, the foundation of Evernight and Church of Storms It's about stability. Even if your behavior is legitimate, Hypnosis other nobles will not allow it. If you do this once or twice at most, you will be caught, and they will step up their precautions and even set up a trap to catch you."
Audrey listened and nodded, she had tried before Hypnosis nobles whose family territory was still not occupied by the enemy and still hoarded a large amount of food, but was soon discovered by the official Beyonder and lifted the hint.
"Putting you and the stability of the situation on both sides of the balance, the church and the royal family will inevitably choose the latter, even if your father comes forward. Although he has made many contributions to the church, in the end he is just a person, just an ordinary believer." Angel continued.
A believer... Audrey suddenly felt a little depressed. She had always thought that her father, who had a tall image, first admitted at home that he was a selfish person who only cared about the dignity of the family and the nobility. Then he was evaluated as "just an ordinary believer" by his admired "Empress" Miss, which made it difficult for her to accept emotionally.
But then she realized something, raised her head suddenly, and looked into Angel's Deep Purple eyes that were as attractive as Vortex:
"You mean... we need more believers?"
"That's right," Angel's satisfaction as a teacher reached its peak as he saw the smart student Audrey enlightened. "Normally, nobles like your father and businessmen who hoard food and sell it at high prices can use their financial resources, power and influence to help the church maintain its system and spread its faith. Therefore, they are more valued by them and will even arrange for Beyonder to protect them..."
"But in the present situation, there is essentially no difference between a nobleman and a pauper in the sense of 'anchor'.
"Even if we put all the nobles, Rich Merchant and their families on one end of the scale, there are only a few thousand people, not even as many as the number of employees of 'Black Bear Cannery', let alone the entire East Borough, the entire Backlund?
"What choice do you think the church will make when they go out hungry and ask for food?"
After saying that, Angel looked at Leonard who was dumbfounded, as if the last sentence was asking him.
The latter's expression gradually softened and became serious again.
"I don't know what other people will choose, but I won't stop it unless the nobles are willing to donate their own food to calm the anger of the crowd."
Said the captain "Red Gloves" who is about to be promoted to Demigod and has great autonomy in action.
His views basically represent the attitude of most of the middle and lower-level Beyonder in the church. Now that Angel and Saint are almost all sent to the front line, this is basically the attitude of the church... Angel nodded with satisfaction. Looking back at Audrey, he found that her expression seemed enlightened and her eyes gradually lit up.
Knowing that the other party had figured out the key, Angel smiled and said:
"After solving the church, it will be easier for the army stationed Backlund. Food shortage affects not only the people, but also disabled and retired soldiers. Your medical treatment Charity Fund can also 'affect' them. As for the royal family, I suggest you find a Take the opportunity to meet that King, Edessak Augustus, he has lived in the town of Sivellas County for a year, and the place has been destroyed by the war, you can find a way to Persuasion him to be on your side."
Utilizing the tendencies of the upper levels, mobilizing the power of the lower levels, putting pressure on the nobles and Rich Merchants in the middle... Audrey murmured to himself, his expression becoming bright.
"Thank you, Miss Angelica, I know what to do."
I hope you really understand this time and stop robbing me. In addition to spending the money I earned in the factory on the construction of "Dream City", almost all of it was donated... Angel thought to himself and warned:
"Arrange everything before taking action, and do not cause any casualties. Otherwise, for the sake of stabilizing the situation, the church will not sit idly by."
"I will pay attention," Audrey nodded solemnly, and then looked at Shermane, "Shermane Miss, I hope to meet the workers of this factory tomorrow. In addition, please recommend a few representatives with good reputations among the workers."
Shermane only then came back to his senses and subconsciously nodded in agreement:
"Tomorrow is pay day, and they will all come to the factory. Do you want me to arrange a party or speech for you?"
She already understood what the noble Miss wanted to do for the lower class, and she couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Audrey chuckled, shook his head and said:
"No need, no one will find out I've been here."
At this moment, she once again regained the confidence of "Spectator" Demigod.
Fors and Xio rented a house together.
This "Traveler" opened his eyes and jumped up from the easy chair. He felt that his Spirituality had regained its energy and was no longer as tired as two hours ago.
Of course, this only refers to the physical body. Her spirit has become exhausted from the cycle of resting - exhausting Spirituality - resting again.
Sighing, Fors reached out and grabbed the air. Using the ability of "Summon Historical Void Image" that he had already recorded, he grabbed something and pulled it back, pulling out the "world" Gehrman Sparrow wearing a top hat and a windbreaker.
The latter's eyes quickly became smart and he gained his own consciousness. He nodded towards her, and the black leather gloves on his hands became transparent, and he was about to use "Teleportation" to leave.
Seeing his skillful movements, Fors, who had summoned Historical Image several times, but couldn't even say a word, couldn't help but whisper:
"I always feel like I'm just a tool..."
Hearing this, Gehrman's stern face turned around, his eyes stayed on Fors whose face suddenly turned pale, and he said in a low and hoarse tone:
"No, Author Miss, you are not a tool.
"To be precise, you are Tool Person. After death, Beyonder Characteristic is made into 'Apprentice' Pathway and Mystical Item is a tool."
Until Gehrman disappeared and Xio Derecha heard the noise and walked down from the second floor, Fors still froze in place and did not move.