Chapter 158

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Chapter 158: Two Old Fathers

After hanging up the phone, Grand Duke Osiris calmly said, "Reed."

"Here." Reed stepped forward.

"The navy of Senega has stationed three divisions. You will personally lead two divisions to the City of Freedom, make sure to bring Karoso back. If he dies there… then you must conquer the City of Freedom!"

"Yes!"

Osiris stood up and walked to the window, gazing outside.

He wondered where Frank found the courage to openly declare war on Canglang Province.

My own son, really worries me.

Osiris’s face showed a slightly troubled smile.

Karoso is a bit too excellent, even comparable to him back then, both in decision-making and personal capabilities, are outstanding.

But outstanding people will definitely experience more hardships. Only by surviving till the end, can one take over the Canglang Province.

Buzz!

Just at that moment, the Magic Stone on the table lit up.

Osiris looked at the magic pattern floating on the Magic Stone, somewhat surprised to see it belonged to the Presea royal family.

Osiris tapped the Magic Stone, and Emperor Augustus’s face appeared in the holographic projection in the air.

"Long time no see, Your Majesty," Osiris bowed.

"Osiris…"

Looking at Grand Duke Osiris, Emperor Augustus’s gaze was somewhat complicated, "The Empire has built three railways for you, two armories, and a loan of 20 billion Forged Coins. I wonder about this money…"

"Hahaha…" A kind smile appeared on Osiris’s face, "Your Majesty, I am just a simple man, I don’t understand these things."

"You see, from the start I told them to repay the money quickly. The Treasury says it’s the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ responsibility, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it’s the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s responsibility, and then the Ministry of Trade and Industry says it’s the Treasury’s responsibility. They keep passing the buck, and it gives me a headache every day."

"Don’t worry, give me a little more time. If these officials can’t repay the money, I’ll shoot them!"

"Phew, you still owe the Iberia Empire 40 billion Forged Coins, remember to repay me first." Emperor Augustus faced Osiris, feeling a bit of a headache.

In the eyes of the King of the Kingdom of Persia, Osiris was a powerful Grand Duke, with unknown rebellious tendencies.

In Kirmin’s eyes, Osiris was a very terrifying person, as if he could crush her at any moment.

In Karoso’s eyes, Osiris was a strict but fair father.

In the eyes of Emperor Augustus, Osiris was seen as a troublemaker…

Ninety percent of the tax revenue in Canglang Province went to military expenses, with the rest coming from local businesses, and the debts owed by Osiris…

Because most of the tax revenue went to military expenses, there was only this method left for development.

Obviously, the country that suffered was not only Presea, but many other countries as well.

Osiris firmly believed that political power comes from the barrel of a gun, so even if development was slow elsewhere, he didn’t care, he only cared about his army.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Osiris’s loyalty is as clear as day!" Osiris solemnly declared, "This time, when I produced playing cards in Canglang Province, the first thing I did was inform Your Majesty, showing my loyalty."

Of course, the Grand Duke and the Emperor of Iberia Empire said the same thing.

As for the King of the Kingdom of Persia… it was a love-hate relationship.

The prince always wanted to go to war with Osiris, and it wasn’t without reason, because Osiris was like a ticking time bomb, no one knew when or why he would turn against them.

"Let’s not talk about that now, my daughter seems to think highly of your son," whispered Emperor Augustus.

"Are you trying to matchmake them, Your Majesty?" Osiris’s eyes lit up.

The king wanted to marry Osiris, but Osiris was initially unsure. When Karoso refused, the matter was dropped, and Osiris let Karoso decide for himself.

However, Osiris would be very willing to marry the Presea Empire.

A decaying kingdom, a powerful empire, Osiris could see clearly.

Let Karoso decide for himself? His opinion mattered, but if Emperor Augustus offered enough, Karoso’s opinion could become unimportant.

"No, what I meant is Teresa really enjoys hanging out with Karoso. Those two children have run off to the City of Freedom, where there seems to be unrest," Emperor Augustus gazed deeply at Osiris.

Marry?

You can’t just agree to something like that casually.

In the eyes of Emperor Augustus, Teresa, even though she was a girl, was definitely the most outstanding among all his children.

If she marries Karoso and gets tricked to Canglang Province, who knows how much money this Osiris will scam, by then maybe all debts will be cleared.

Luckily, Teresa’s words hinted that Karoso is a good comrade, without any other meaning.

Indeed, Teresa has never been interested in matters of love.

"Oh? Is that so?" Osiris looked troubled, "Well… you also know that I have three sons, Karoso is not the eldest, although he has some talent, it is limited, I don’t pay much attention to him. If there is unrest in the City of Freedom, I can only pray for him from afar, I can’t send troops to bring him back, you know my funds are limited, I am still raising money to repay the Empire…"

"If something really happens, if this son is lost, then he is lost. Whoever instigates unrest, I will make them pay, compared to the Empire, one son of mine is not important."

"Also, his trip to the City of Freedom with Teresa was not my idea, it should be the young people’s own affair, I have not interfered in their communication."

"I don’t care how important your son is, I need to save my daughter," Emperor Augustus felt a surge of anger inside him.

Teresa held Karoso in extremely high regard, who would believe that this son is not important.

"It takes time to move a large army, I only have two armies in my harbor, I plan to send one army over there," Emperor Augustus said, "You previously mentioned that Canglang Province belongs to Persia, and it also belongs to Presea."

Of course, this statement was written on a magical contract. However, Grand Duke Osiris signed it with a different name, which made Emperor Augustus angry at the time.

"Your Majesty’s princess must be rescued. So, I will directly send two divisions over there!" Grand Duke Osiris declared firmly, "As for the military expenses…"

"The money for three railroads and the money for two weapons factories, you don’t have to repay," a smirk appeared on Emperor Augustus’s lips.

"This won’t do, it must be repaid!" Grand Duke Osiris said, then smiled bitterly, "As you know, selling cards is a long-term investment. The treasury is preparing to repay the empire’s debts, and there is no money to send troops…"

"Hmph, I will transfer two billion to you, don’t ask for more," Emperor Augustus said sternly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I am willing to serve you faithfully!" Grand Duke Osiris saluted.

Click.

Emperor Augustus ended the communication.