A Good Night's Sleep / Sami, the Nightmare of Economics

As maids, they had no chance at all.

Even Kal'tsit's act of bathing and giving Master Huang a physical examination before she was officially promoted was because Lamian wanted revenge.

The Black and White Empresses also wanted to become the official queen, but she had neither the time nor the opportunity to spend time with her.

So they came up with a very good solution: marriage alliances between countries.

If Leithanian wanted to join Utopia, even if the two of them agreed, their subjects would not.

After all, they had fought a war with Utopia several years ago and lost 30% of their territory.

How could I possibly join peacefully?

However, marriage alliances are different, because in the traditional view of the core countries, marriage alliances mean that their own people also have the right to inherit from other countries.

Perhaps we can even have some resource sharing. Although there will still be dissatisfaction, the level of acceptance will be much higher.

Once the marriage alliance is established, Huang Cao will have a more suitable reason to gradually dismantle the noble class of Leithanian, and eventually concentrate all power in his own hands.

By then, we can gradually eliminate domestic opposition to utopia and ultimately influence the country with genuine civilization.

The Black and White Empresses knew that their master's original plan was to use their power to gradually assimilate Utopia into Leithanian, most likely through economic means.

However, this speed is far too slow, and the effort required is probably far more complicated than that of a marriage alliance.

"You two are the future Empress of this country, not my maids. Besides, I'm not a useless person, so there's no need for me to be served so meticulously." Huang Cao shook her head, politely declining their offer.

When Utopia was just beginning to take off, he indulged in a life of extravagance.

But as the empire's territory expanded and its economy grew, Huang Cao's money remained unchanged.

It's a waste of manpower and resources; my Master Huang's treasury has never been full, and the house I live in is nothing more than a castle with a history of over a hundred years.

Although he still does whatever he wants, the importance of his subjects is gradually increasing in his heart.

Perhaps this is what growing up is all about.

Undeterred by the polite rejection, the two sheep tried a different approach to lure the sheep.

"It's just to wash the dust off you. Besides, you can stay here for a few days. There's no rush, is there?"

Herimath's words seemed to have a magical power, but Master Huang wasn't fooled by them.

"I still have two Caprini students to support. Staying here too long will make them suspicious."

"They?"

The two immediately sensed something was wrong, because after a long period of observation, they knew that there could never be two or more men around their master.

They had witnessed firsthand their master's ability to attract women; after all, he was so handsome that even the priests and nuns of Lateran found it unbearable.

Huang Cao said somewhat smugly, "That's right, we picked up two sheep on the road. The leader of the Witch King Party who had been hindering you a few days ago was assassinated by me. Although the technique was a bit rough, we still managed to complete the mission."

So that's how it is. They really did find others outside...

For a fleeting moment, the Black and White Empresses suddenly felt a threat descending from the sky.

Its ecological status in its owner's eyes has been greatly affected!

I desperately need to make my presence felt!

So we're definitely going to be the ones serving each other this bath today!

Chapter 421: A Good Night's Sleep

"Consider it fulfilling our wish to serve you, or you could rub our backs," the White Empress said gently.

It was obvious that Huang Cao was rather soft-hearted towards his own people, so after the two of them pleaded with him, he finally agreed to their request to serve him.

"However, I still need to make three rules with you. I'll be showering in my underwear, so you all need to be dressed and have towels on, otherwise I won't be responsible for any damages if you're exposed."

Huang Cao said with a serious expression, because there were just too many stories that happened in the bathroom at Utopia's home.

There are simply too many to count. Although it might sound a bit narcissistic, my outfit is indeed incredibly tempting.

To avoid unnecessary trouble.

Huang Cao felt he still had to draw a line, even though it was destined to be the Maginot Line, it would at least have some symbolic meaning.

Having already known the outcome, Herimath promptly provided her assist:

"Yes, Master, but this will be very uncomfortable for you. How about we blindfold ourselves? Don't worry, Originium Arts are enough for us to judge our surroundings and will definitely not cause you any trouble."

If I cover my eyes, nothing should happen, right?

It seems like none of the wives at home have tried this method. It sounds like it might work?

The atmosphere in the bathroom grew increasingly strange, gradually leading it towards an abyss.

But it's clear that Huang Cao, being a super big piece of wood, is the epitome of seriousness in the outside world.

Even with his eyes closed, the scene inside the bathroom would be enough to make anyone's heart flutter, but to him it was just that his clothes were slightly dirty and messy.

You said you wanted to be more subtle?

But that will be difficult; you might not be able to break through the stubbornness in my heart.

The Black and White Empresses knew that things wouldn't work out in the short term, so she was currently focused on consolidating her position as a maid.

Even if they really wanted something to happen, someone just wouldn't give them any chance.

As the steam gradually rose in the bathroom, it was they who were the first to feel their hearts flutter.

The two sheep were wrapped in bath towels and dared not overstep their bounds in the slightest, even though the current situation could be explained away by removing them completely.

However, they were afraid that their little schemes would be discovered by their master, and even afraid of incurring the displeasure of the mistress of the house.

They were ultimately too young, lacking the composure of seasoned veterans and the courage to emulate Kal'tsit's close-knit style.

Why do I say that?

Because in the Master Huang family, Kal'tsit is the most shameless one. She managed to win a place in the heart of the man she loves by relying on her long-term companionship.

The Twin Empresses' age has prevented them from possessing the cat's composure and thick skin, and they are also overly afraid of failure.

But putting all that aside, the two of them are just bathhouse maids now, and they still have the professional ethics they should have.

After all, Kal'tsit was also very uncomfortable when she first became a bed warmer, but she got used to it after a while and gradually started to enjoy it.

After all, becoming a maid in Master Huang's household would naturally bring a strong self-correcting effect, meaning no one would suffer a loss.

Even if we can't eat meat right now, it's still nice to enjoy the beauty of nature.

The master is like a docile tiger; they cannot easily reveal their true intentions, so they must proceed slowly and according to the rules.

Although you might be rejected outright, you can still maintain a good image by not breaking the rules, which will greatly help your future strategies.

"We always asked when we cleaned the lady of the house in sensitive areas."

I did ask, but whether anyone actually answered is another matter entirely.

Perhaps it was the air and aromatherapy scent in the bathroom that made me feel somewhat intoxicated.

Feeling a bit cold, Huang Cao nodded and then said nothing more.

Upon receiving a positive response, the Black and White Emperors smiled excitedly. Now it was time for them to take good care of themselves.

Unfortunately, Huang Cao was truly enjoying himself and didn't draw his sword the entire time, so the two sheep didn't get a chance to receive a reward.

Huang Cao is lustful but never promiscuous; he has principles, but not many, which is a very bad flaw for most people!

This was definitely very bad, at least for the two sheep!

Although I've tasted fruit juice before, it's never been fresh, and it's always been scraped off the hostess's body.

But there's plenty of time; after all, sheep eventually have to eat grass.

After a quick shower, the Empress then placed their masters in the bathtub and gave them a thorough massage.

After taking a shower, Huang Cao felt fragrant all over, especially her arms, which still retained the warmth of the two armors.

Well, although the two sheep have very different clothing styles, they are indeed very similar in terms of body shape.

Even the scale of their armor is almost identical, except that Aries' armor is softer and Black Sheep's armor is more robust.

"Why don't you rest here tonight? The sense of security that Master provides is unmatched by anyone else. Besides, didn't you say you had three days? Your disciple shouldn't be short of time."

Faced with the two Empress' warm invitation, Huang Cao pondered for a moment and then lay down on the large bed where they used to sleep.

Evignad carefully turned on the Originium conditioner, because her soft-hearted master would never allow the two of them to sleep on the sofa.

The lady of the house was right; the gentleness that Master Huang showed to those he trusted was arguably the best in the world.

It's a pity he's a little too wooden; it would be even better if he were even a little less chaste.

Although they felt a little regretful, the Empress smiled very happily as they looked at the little grass lying beside their pillows.

Despite their high positions, their lives haven't been much better than those in Utopia over the years, as evidenced by how they wolfed down their food at the dinner table just now.

Since arriving in Leithanian, the first thing they do every morning is attend various banquets, conduct on-site investigations of all aspects of the country, and cooperate with the Electors' plans.

They have to make the most of every minute and second of the 24 hours in a day.

Even when sleeping, one must keep one eye open and the other closed to prevent any abnormalities in the surrounding environment from causing the entire plan to fail.

Because no one knew whether the Witch King in the tower would suddenly turn on them, the Black and White Empresses hadn't had a single good night's sleep in the past few years.

They all looked quite haggard, but their master's visit today gave them a huge boost of energy.

Knowing that Master Huang's fighting prowess is in no way inferior to that of the Witch King, there is no need to worry about sleeping well tonight.

You can leave all the problems to the owner to solve.

Now I can finally get some proper rest.

Nothing more was said that night.

Only three people, lost in their sweet dreams, nestled together, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

Chapter 422: Sami, the Nightmare of Economics

"Have a safe journey, Master. Rest assured, entrust everything of this country to me; I will absolutely not let you down."

The next morning, after enjoying a reluctant breakfast, the two sheep finally had to say goodbye to their owner.

Before leaving, they offered their most sincere blessings to their owner.

There was no attempt to hold him back, only endless longing.

"Why do you smell so milky? Ines is going to give me a good dressing down when I get back."

A few minutes later, Huang Cao's feet once again stepped onto the barren land filled with yellow sand.

Perhaps it was because I used a lot of shower gel while bathing, but walking on the barren, refreshing Huang Cao, I suddenly felt out of place amidst the yellow sand of this world.

"Last night when we were sleeping, I felt a little uneasy about what they were doing."

Huang Cao is a very quiet sleeper, but most of the time, the person next to it in bed is not so quiet.

It's common for someone to sneak food into your sleep in the middle of the night.

However, since the people lying next to him used to be his wives, the sword was always out of its sheath, which is why they were able to steal food from him.

But I don't think I pulled it out last night. I don't think I felt anything, but I just felt something was off.

Regarding his willpower, Huang Cao believes that after hundreds of years of honing his skills, he has developed some ability, having seen and tasted enough delicious food.

He was no longer the man who would get so excited he couldn't sleep when he first saw Warfarin's maid outfit.

He has become a true man!

However, the time agreed upon with the other two sheep is still far off.

Huang Cao decided to head back early to handle some official business that hadn't been finished the previous night.

Open the information terminal of Utopia in your mind, and the most important thing is Sami's task.

An email from one of his Abundance Warrior read:

"Your Excellency, after initial negotiations, the Sami tribe has agreed to allow us to plant Golden Tree in remote areas. Therefore, we are applying to Utopia headquarters for Golden Tree."

Hmm, why is it progressing so fast?

Doesn't the Sami's Snow Priestess always oppose planting any alien species other than the ancestral tree?