Thanks to the trade with Krolan Republic, Meteor City is a prosperous and beautiful city, second only to the capital Nishang in size in the entire empire.
If we only compare wealth, the people here are richer than Nishang.
The most luxurious building in the town is the palace of the third prince Arthur. He now calls himself Eastern Protector and is the most powerful person Altia Empire Eastern Territory.
A party is currently being held in the palace, where dignitaries are drinking wine from exquisite wine glasses or dancing on the dance floor to music, creating a happy and beautiful scene.
In the middle of the dance floor, there is a pair of the most dazzling dance partners. The man is Arthur, the most powerful man in the East, who is handsome and handsome. The woman is also extremely beautiful, with long silver hair and golden eyes that can charm most men.
They danced affectionately on the dance floor and flirted with each other. To all outsiders, their movements looked like a pair of lovers.
"Arthur Long time no see, your dancing skills have deteriorated." Elizabeth glanced at Arthur with a charming, silky look.
"Hey, dear Elizabeth, I'm different from you. I've had too many bad things happen to me." Arthur looked sad.
It seemed that Arthur didn't understand what Arthur said at all. Elizabeth also took advantage of the break in dancing to rub Arthur with his thigh.
"I'm not pretty enough, or I didn't bring enough troops to let you say such disgraceful words at such a good time." Elizabeth obviously deliberately increased the area of physical contact, "You were not like this in Kroll."
Elizabeth's charm is like that of a succubus in mythology. If he hadn't already had love in his heart, Arthur would have been a little uncontrollable.
"No, your troops are brightly armored, well-trained, and as beautiful as the gems on the Krolan Republic flag." Arthur glanced at the man in his arms tenderly, "But compared to you, this beauty is still a bit inferior."
Elizabeth was amused by her and giggled, "That's right. Only in this way does it make sense for me to come."
"But first let's talk about it. Friendship is friendship, and business is business. I took such a big risk for you, and a Magic Crystal mine can't send me away." Elizabeth swept away the flattery just now, and his eyes became sharp.
"I won't be satisfied if you don't come up with something else."
They are all veterans of changing faces, and Arthur also became serious, "From the information about Monsters, you should be able to tell that Chloe is difficult to deal with. I thought I would get all the support from Kroland, but I didn't expect that you were the only one here. Is Council talking nonsense again?"
"Yes, you guessed it right. The Monsters in the intelligence is so difficult to deal with that some congressmen doubt their authenticity, and some are worried that this war will drag Republic into the quagmire. It is not profitable to fight in vain."
"But this is a threat that Human Kingdom faces together. Chloe among Prophecy will not give up just because she inherits the throne. Her appetite is for the entire Human Kingdom." Arthur, who frowned, revealed his true feelings for the first time.
"Republic and Council are like this. They are procrastinating and inefficient. They only think about their own interests. First of all, I am not the speaker. Secondly, even if I were, I can't order them."
"Not only was Monsters's intelligence shocking to me, but your attitude surprised me even more. You are a steady and cautious person. But we are not without a chance of winning. My technical craftsmen have invented a new weapon. If we are to defend the city, we still have a chance." Isabella said with relief.
Without keeping Arthur waiting, she continued to explain, "It is a continuous-fire Magic Crystal Gun. It uses a multi-tube structure that can effectively deal with the heat dissipation problem. We have also improved Magic Crystal Cannon to make it launch faster, be more powerful and more accurate."
He moved forward, Isabella put his mouth to Arthur's ear and said, "If you behave well tonight, I will take you to the military camp tomorrow."
Although Isabella is really attractive and beautiful, and Altia Empire's style is not that conservative, Arthur is really reluctant in his heart. He really didn't care about this before, but now he has a special person in his heart.
"What are the conditions for you to help me?" Arthur asked seriously.
"I originally wanted to talk to you slowly in a comfortable room, but it seems that my little Arthur can't wait any longer." Isabella also felt the strangeness of Arthur, "You also know that I am essentially just a businessman. Since I take such a big risk, I have a lot of things in mind."
Arthur didn't speak. He stopped dancing and looked at Isabella with an expression of neither joy nor sadness.
"If I can stop Chloe and protect your last shelter, I want you to marry me." Isabella's eyes were full of aggression, "And the eastern part of the Altia Empire will be merged into Republic, under the name of my chamber of commerce."
"You want too much! You are asking me to betray my country." Arthur said this almost through gritted teeth.
"No, no, no, I'm saving your life and fighting for your life. I'm afraid your two brothers are already in danger, and I've heard about your sister's reputation for being cruel."
Isabella could feel her hand being held a little tight by Arthur, so tight that she could feel some pain, but her gaze remained unchanged.
"This is already the best condition. I will give you a certain amount of autonomy. Except for the right to war, Eastern Territory still belongs to you. In terms of risk, is what I want too much?"
"Yes, if I agree, this generation of Eastern Territory will still belong to me. Not only will I bear the infamy, but the second generation of Eastern Territory will be inherited by our children. Then our children will marry into your family. By the third generation, less than 30% of the blood will still belong to Normanov!"
If there weren't too many people at the dance, Arthur would have almost shouted.
"Thank you for thinking so far ahead, but the premise of all this is that my sister can stop you. Without you now, where will your future be?"
Isabella was held by Arthur like an iron vice, and she could feel the pain in her hands getting worse and worse. She was just an ordinary person, Arthur was not only High-Ranking Knight, but also Psionics Mage.
If Arthur is overwhelmed by anger, it won't take much effort to kill a weak woman with bare hands.
At this moment, there was no trace of fear on Isabella's face. Instead, she let Arthur hold her, her body pressed up against Arthur. She raised her head and looked up at Arthur, who was taller and stronger.
Looking down at Isabella, Arthur felt a heavier sense of oppression. His strength and chips were too few, and the difficulties he faced were too great.
"You are really like a devil." Arthur squeezed out these words from between his teeth.
Knowing that she had succeeded, Isabella smiled, and her voice became even sweeter and nicer, "You have always known me very well. Although I have always asked for very harsh prices, my goods have always been genuine."
"Right? My dear fiancé..."