Main Quest and Side Mission

Recalling their conversation in the study, Emilia sighed.

Perhaps, from the public's perspective, Fang Li alone is not enough to influence the decision of the two heirs to the Fang Li to form an alliance.

However, anyone who knows Crusch's ultimate goal and understands Fang Li's deeds will realize just how brilliant a move Crusch made.

Crusch's intention to become the king of Dragon-Affiliated Kingdom of Lugnica, was to end the alliance with the dragons and allow the country to become independent and strong.

However, for the people of a kingdom that has long relied on dragons, this is a decision that could cause great turmoil, or even a massive riot.

One can imagine the cruel future that the entire Dragon-Affiliated Kingdom of Lugnica would face if Crusch became king and ended the pact with the dragons.

Putting aside the domestic turmoil, those countries abroad that have been hesitant to launch a full-scale attack due to their fear of the dragon will certainly set their sights on the Dragon-Affiliated Kingdom of Lugnica, and may even launch a direct invasion.

Without the dragon's protection, the kingdom's situation is just that bad.

That's why the kingdom can't do without dragons.

Therefore, Crusch wanted Fang Li to participate in the upcoming punitive expedition for the sake of the future.

Now, Fang Li's deeds in the audience hall have gradually spread, and many people have begun to know that at the Royal Selection meeting, there was a person who challenged Dragon Stone in front of him and made Long appear.

If the soon-to-be-crowned Duke Karsten were to fight alongside such a man, that very fact would be enough to leave a profound impression on the people.

Knowing that Duke Karsten fought alongside those who had once challenged dragons and were on the same side, Crusch would not cause too much of an impact if she suddenly announced that she wanted to end her contract with dragons.

At least, there is now a buffer.

This would make Crusch's succession to the throne much smoother, with fewer unseen difficulties.

This is the impact that Fang Li can bring.

An effect that only benefits Crusch.

"I think the Duke already had this in mind when you made the request for an alliance, didn't he?"

Fang Li shrugged and said to Emilia, "So, the reason why I was used as a condition, and why my combat power is only a small part of the reason, is actually this."

What does this tell us?

This means that as long as Fang Li continues to act as Emilia's knight, the alliance agreement with Crusch can be basically stabilized without any suspense.

Having understood this, Emilia lowered her head.

In the end, is she still only able to rely on the man in front of her?

Fang Li eliminated the negative effects of the silver-haired Half-Elf, giving himself a fair chance to compete.

Fang Li who will be able to stand firm in the upcoming Royal Selection, avoid being eliminated at the beginning, and have the opportunity to continue competing.

Emilia Fang Li, she had encountered far fewer difficulties than one could imagine.

He clearly didn't want to involve Fang Li, yet he still gained so many benefits from Fang Li. He was truly a despicable person.

Thinking of this, Emilia felt an overwhelming sense of guilt.

Until a hand was extended in front of Emilia.

"Smack!"

With a crisp sound, Emilia's smooth forehead was struck hard.

"Ah..."

Emilia cried out in pain on the spot.

Seeing Emilia withdrew his hand, Fang Li somewhat annoyed.

"Judging from your expression, you're probably overthinking things again. I told you your personality makes you prone to being taken advantage of, but you didn't believe me."

Hearing Fang Li's words, Emilia covered her forehead while retorting defiantly, "I think Fang Li's personality is also prone to being taken advantage of, even after helping me like that..."

"I only help those I want to help, unlike you, who wants to help everyone." Fang Li curled his lips, then continued to look at the people coming and going in the courtyard outside the window, and said, "Besides, I said that dealing with the White Whale is also beneficial to me."

These were not words of comfort for Emilia.

Why did Fang Li agree to this so readily?

There are three reasons.

One is the annihilation of the White Whale, which allows Fang Li to obtain the Witch Factor.

Yes, it's the Witch Factor.

The witch who existed four hundred years ago possesses extremely special properties.

Because witches can use a special kind of magic called "power," which, aside from its power, has a rather peculiar effect compared to ordinary magic, far surpassing it.

Like Satella, the "Witch of Envy," who is said to be able to transform her shadow into two thousand black hands that devour everything around her.

Regardless of whether there are side effects, if one can obtain the witch's factor and use it, it may be possible to reproduce the power corresponding to the factor.

There are seven types of witch genes, each corresponding to one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

The Great Beast Trio, created four hundred years ago and which have plagued the world ever since, all carry the "Gluttony" factor.

One of the Main Quest in the Fang Li is to obtain the Witch Factor.

Originally, Fang Li planned to find a way to obtain these factors from the Witch Cult.

Now that the White Whale has appeared, Fang Li naturally doesn't mind reaping this "Gluttony" Witch Factor.

As for the second reason, it's even simpler.

After Crusch proposed the plan to subdue the White Whale, the system notification sounded in Fang Li's mind.

"Number 11273 triggers A-Class Side Mission: Actions in the Expedition."

"Mission objective: Protect the safety of important story characters Emilia, Crusch - Carl, and Wilhelm -Trias during the battle to defeat the White Whale, one of the Great Beast Trio, until the end of the battle."

"Task Reward: 30,000 Exchange Points"

This is the second reason.

In other words, the battle to subdue the White Whale is crucial to Fang Li's completion of Main Quest and Side Mission.

Add Emilia as a third reason, does Fang Li have any reason not to agree?

There was only one thing that made Fang Li frown.

"Are you really sure?" Fang Li looked at Emilia and asked seriously, "Are you really planning to join us in the White Whale extermination campaign?"

"Yes." Emilia nodded heavily, speaking with an unusually unquestionable tone, "Crusch will also be going to the battlefield. In that case, I have no reason to just wait for you to return from a safe place."

This is Emilia's only insistence.

Seeing Emilia's uncompromising attitude, Fang Li was at a loss.

"This is the only way..."