"In that case, the Soros Chamber of Commerce is very willing to wait another month. Your Majesty, you will certainly get the opportunity you desire." The black-robed manager made the concession quickly, without much thought.
The ability to measure all actions by the gains and losses is an essential quality of a successful businessman.
The Soros Chamber of Commerce is a commercial organization. Merchants are driven by profit, and fighting is something they never enjoy unless absolutely necessary. Redknapp's original plan was to report the matter to the guild headquarters and request that they send a highly skilled warrior to destroy one of the three major mercenary groups in the Zenit Empire, in order to maintain the reputation and prestige of the Soros Chamber of Commerce. However, since King of Chambord is quite determined to seek Vengeance, it wouldn't hurt to be generous this once. If King of Chambord succeeds, the Soros Chamber of Commerce can save itself some trouble. If not, a small Blood Blade Mercenary Corps can be destroyed instantly by the Soros Chamber of Commerce when it is serious.
Of course, these are secondary considerations.
For Redknapp, the most important thing was that he might be able to use the Blood Blade Mercenary Corps as a hard whetstone to observe more of what he wanted to know, to see if the mysterious King of Chambord, who already had a touch of legend in the caravan's intelligence reports, really had unlimited potential, and whether it was worth it for a behemoth like the Soros Chamber of Commerce to restart that plan and make an investment.
The atmosphere then became harmonious and pleasant.
The two did not discuss anything important, only exchanging a few simple pleasantries. Throughout the entire exchange, the elegant young woman in red named Shirley merely glanced at Sun Fei up and down a few times without uttering a single word. She exuded an aloofness and kept people at arm's length, but it wasn't coldness; rather, it was a kind of self-isolation.
" Alexander, I've had the guards prepare hot water..." A gentle, melodious voice, like a nightingale's song, suddenly came from outside. Angela lifted the tent flap and entered. "Her Highness the Princess says that a hot bath is the best way to relieve fatigue after a long journey..." After the girl finished speaking, she realized there were other guests in the tent. She was surprised and covered her red lips with her delicate, white fingers, but she quickly displayed the demeanor of a future princess, smiling and greeting Redknapp and the other man generously. Then she gracefully walked over and stood beside Sun Fei.
For a moment, Redknapp and the young woman in red and pink felt their eyes light up.
The girl who suddenly appeared was incomparably radiant, her dazzling light so intense that it was impossible to look directly at her. Even the light in the royal tent dimmed instantly, as if all the light had been concentrated on her.
Redknapp and the young woman in red, Shirley, held high positions in the Soros Chamber of Commerce. They were well-traveled and knowledgeable, far surpassing ordinary people. However, a girl as pure and ethereal as the one before them was truly rare. Seeing Angela, clad in a flowing white dress, and Sun Fei, leaning on his sword and sitting with traces of blood on his armor, together, they didn't find the scene jarring at all. Instead, they found it remarkably harmonious. They couldn't help but exclaim in unison, "Hero and beauty, what a perfect couple!"
Angela's appearance made Redknapp realize that the two of them shouldn't linger any longer. He immediately smiled and got up to take his leave. Before leaving, he hesitated for a moment and asked, " Your King of Chambord, I've heard that the Imperial Princess is also in the army. I met the Princess a few times in the capital and would like to visit her. I wonder if Your Majesty would grant my request?"
Sun Fei smiled slightly, knowing that this Soros Chamber of Commerce manager wasn't actually asking for instructions, but merely being polite and giving him, the half-host, a token greeting, since the Princess was in the Chambord Army. Nevertheless, the attitude was pleasant, and he said with a smile, "Of course, Manager Harry, please make yourself at home!"
After the two left, Angela excitedly ordered the guards to bring in a large tub of hot water. Like a devoted wife, she helped Sun Fei remove his armor and wash away the blood and dirt. For the past three or four years, Alexander had been mentally unstable and intellectually disabled, like a child. Angela and Jima had always taken care of his daily life, and bathing was not a rare occurrence for them, so it seemed quite natural at this moment.
"These past few days, our mysterious Princess has been staying in her carriage and hasn't shown herself. You've been in contact with her every day, so tell me, what exactly has she been doing?" After a hot bath, feeling refreshed, Sun Fei took a white towel and wiped the water droplets from his face, Earth Inquiry curiously.
"Nothing much," Angela blinked her big eyes, a hint of sympathy on her fair and delicate face. "I think Princess Tanasha is very pitiful. She suffers from a strange illness for many years, and her health has always been poor. Especially now that it's late autumn and cold, she can't stand the wind at all, otherwise her condition will worsen. So she can only sit in the magic carriage. If it were me, I would be so bored. So Jima and I often go to keep her company and chat with her. I think she's actually very kind..."
Listening to Angela's description, Sun Fei's mind was filled with the scene of his first meeting with the princess. For the first time, he realized that, for some reason, those deep blue eyes, like the abyss of the ocean, and her slightly frail body were so vivid in his memory. As for her illness, Sun Fei had noticed during their first meeting that this renowned princess seemed to suffer from some strange ailment, her body unusually weak. So, on a whim, he tossed her a small bottle of [ Rejuvenation Potion ]. He just didn't know if the princess had actually used the potion, or if she had long since thrown it away in some corner piled with trash.
"Oh, right, Alexander, Princess Tanasha mentioned the purple potion you gave her. It seemed to work well, but it seems she's run out. Do you have any more? Could you..." Angela blinked her big eyes, looking at Sun Fei with a hint of pleading in her gaze. Although she didn't finish her sentence, the meaning she wanted to express was very clear.
It seems that the Princess's skill in winning people's hearts is indeed superb. At least Sun Fei can clearly see that Angela now regards the high and mighty Empire Female Literary Sage as a close confidante like Jima. Generally speaking, Angela rarely asks Sun Fei for anything, but unexpectedly, the first time she asked was for the Princess.
Without hesitation, Sun Fei took out a small bottle of [ Rejuvenation Potion ] and handed it to Angela.
In fact, let alone a small bottle of potion, Sun Fei would do everything in his power to fulfill any request this kind and innocent girl made. This gentle and kind girl was the softest spot in Sun Fei's heart. Whether facing surging monsters in the Diablo World or witnessing towering blood and endless carnage in the real world, every time the girl's face appeared in Sun Fei's mind, his heart would instantly become calm and serene.
This elfin girl must be the most precious gift God has given me!
Sun Fei had thought this more than once.
Watching Angela happily go to deliver the medicine to the Princess, Sun Fei couldn't help but smile indulgently. Perhaps the Princess deliberately brought up the purple potion in front of Angela because Angela couldn't bring herself to ask him for it, so she used Angela to 'ask' for the potion. Sun Fei understood these details without even thinking. However, the only thing that slightly surprised Sun Fei was that the Princess had actually taken the purple potion he had given her before. Didn't she throw the potion into the trash in a fit of anger after he had taken all the food from the table that day?
Furthermore, haven't I already acted arrogantly and domineeringly these past few days? I attacked and captured Blackstone Fortress of Kingdom of Black Rock without the Empire's permission, and then destroyed many of Kingdom of Black Rock's mines. This is already a violation of the law. The Princess has been by my side and watching all this, yet she hasn't said a word from beginning to end. What exactly is brewing in that terrifying mind of hers?
Sun Fei had been thinking about this question for a long time.
Princess Tanasha, the eldest princess of the empire, is a shrewd and resourceful Female Literary Sage, a nightmare for single noblemen in the capital, and a woman even Emperor Yassin has to take seriously. She is indeed a terrifying character.
However, it seems that Sun Fei has now quietly acquired some assets that no one else will know about.
The next day, the morning mist was gentle, and the weather was surprisingly calm and sunny after the night of slaughter.
With the roars of beasts and the chirping of birds, a new day began in the Scorching Blazing Sun Mountains. After the smoke from the chimneys rose and breakfast was served, the lakeside became lively. Although Sun Fei and Redknapp had not reached any verbal agreement, the Soros Merchant Caravan and the Chambord Expeditionary Army still set off together in tacit agreement.
In the middle of the procession, four Malah a steel cage.
Inside the cage, [ One-Eyed Mad Python ], one of the six great generals of the Blood Blade Mercenary Corps, lay sprawled like a mangy dog, his nose and face swollen and his fighting Dou Qi ruined. If it weren't for the intense resentment and venom in his eyes as he stared intently at the imposing figure at the front of the group, riding Big Black and embracing Goddess -like beautiful girl, anyone would have thought the prison cart contained a pile of rotting flesh.
Warden Oleg's interrogation methods were incredibly Bloody, but he obtained very little information.
The few Blood Blade mercenaries who threw down their weapons and surrendered, after being intimidated by the fat man, spilled everything they knew, but they were all the lowest-ranking members and their knowledge was limited.
The bald giant, the honest-looking middle-aged master of hidden weapons, and the Dark Elf- blooded vixen were among the leaders, so they naturally knew more. However, perhaps knowing they would surely die in Sun Fei's hands, these hardened criminals, accustomed to bloodshed, surprisingly showed toughness under torture. Even when old Zola and Modrić personally beheaded the middle-aged master of hidden weapons and the Sharp Sword —who could no longer withstand the torture—to avenge the Chambord miners who had died at their hands, Warden Oleg did not obtain any further detailed information about the Blood Blade Mercenary Corps.
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Second update. I've caught a bit of a cold. The weather's been changing lately, so brothers and sisters, please dress warmly and take care of yourselves.