Seeing the expressions on their faces, Xu Yi continued, "If our Lampari Kingdom's finances improved, I don't think the Sark Kingdom would stand a chance against us. We certainly wouldn't have to bleed ourselves dry just to retake the Murto Mountain Ranges."
President Cruz and President Reilsa both smiled wryly.
Of course they understood that reasoning. After witnessing the terrifying power of the four Magic-Powered Stone Throwers developed by the Xinfei Merchant Guild, they were more convinced than ever.
But they also knew that the Lampari Kingdom's financial straits were nothing new. Turning things around was easier said than done.
"It's actually quite easy." Xu Yi shook his head. "Have you forgotten how badly Bunta City was struggling a few years ago? Why have things suddenly improved so much over these past two years?"
President Cruz rolled his eyes at Xu Yi. "President Xu, even if you want to boast, do you have to pick a time like this? Everyone knows Bunta City changed because your Xinfei Merchant Guild drove its development."
Xu Yi smiled slightly. "I'm not trying to boast. I just want to remind you of something. Bunta City's development was driven by the growth of the magic industry, so why couldn't we apply Bunta City's model throughout the Lampari Kingdom? Think about how much Bunta City's revenue increased last year. If the whole kingdom saw that kind of growth, the Military Department could buy not just four Magic-Powered Stone Throwers, but forty or even four hundred without any trouble."
President Cruz's wry smile remained. "You make it sound easy, but spreading the magic industry throughout the Lampari Kingdom is no simple matter. Haven't you run into serious trouble even here in Bunta City?"
"The City Lord..." President Reilsa managed those few words before closing his mouth with