Chapter 60

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Chapter 60: Colloa

That night, in the Kingdom of Persia, at the palace.

"Osiris, you are blackmailing, blackmailing! Do you know how much you are asking for? The equipment for two battalions, all top-of-the-line. How dare you even ask!"

The king used a Magic Stone to have a long-distance call with Grand Duke Osiris.

Having this kind of long-distance conversation showed that both were not weak individuals. Otherwise, they would have to communicate through telegrams.

Watching the effect of the card in front of him, the king’s breathing became very rapid.

He knew the magnitude of this deal!

Everyone needs this card, it’s for everyone to use!

The value it brings is immeasurable.

Darn it, why was it discovered in Canglang Province?

I had the top team in the whole kingdom researching it, even both deans Null and 『』 were involved, but there was still a crucial step missing.

And now, Canglang Province, a wild place, quietly created this card? Not fair!

I put in so much effort to make the whole world hear my voice, I won’t accept this!

"If Your Majesty is unwilling, I will find someone else to cooperate with." Osiris said calmly.

"You… you are the duke of the kingdom! Everything you have, I gave you!" the king shouted.

"No, everything I have, I earned myself." Osiris said calmly, "My original title was just a baron, Canglang Province fell into chaos because the eighth-tier dungeon wasn’t conquered, the Vick family destroyed."

"When I was twenty-five years old, the Presea Empire invaded, wanting to take over Canglang Province."

"At the same time, the Kingdom of Iberia also reached out to Canglang Province."

"At that time, I survived in a difficult situation, slowly building up my team. It took me sixteen years, relying on luck, swallowing step by step, stepping up step by step, to finally take Canglang Province from the hands of two countries."

"When His Majesty’s father fell seriously ill, and during the transition to His Majesty, the country was in chaos, and it took me ten years to stabilize Canglang Province."

"At first, I only had a few hundred people, and didn’t receive much help from the kingdom."

"You…" the king clenched his teeth.

This is why the old aristocrats look down on Colloa, thinking they are peasants. Grand Duke Colloa is a new nobleman, not an old aristocrat.

Moreover, Grand Duke Colloa’s attitude is unclear. He demands favors when offered, and remains silent when asked to take a stand, which frustrates many people.

Why does the prince want to deal with Karoso? That’s the reason.

Let’s put it this way, if two other countries support Grand Duke Colloa to go to war, there’s a very high chance that Grand Duke Colloa will replace the royal family!

A border province holding a lot of troops, connecting with two powerful countries – whoever becomes king won’t be able to sleep well!

And so, there emerged the war faction and the peace faction.

The war faction’s idea is to strike first and be strong, believing it’s better to fight than to live in fear all day. The peace faction focuses on calming tensions.

Osiris has not responded to any of the royal family’s tests. Karoso joining was a signal he sent, but this signal doesn’t fully convey the grand duke’s attitude.

The prince is clearly part of the war faction. He can’t openly harm Karoso, as that would not only push Osiris Colloa to rebel, but also other grand dukes.

If Karoso is mysteriously harmed, then we can see Osiris’s true reaction.

Going to war was premeditated, playing perfectly into the war faction’s hands.

Not going to war would make everyone happy, but it also means losing a talented successor of the Colloa family.

"Your Majesty, would you like to cooperate?" Grand Duke Colloa still had the same expression as before.

"I… will cooperate, but you cannot cooperate with too many people," the King sighed.

This is what makes the ancient European noble system interesting. Sometimes, a kingdom may not be as well governed as a duchy, and a duchy may not always obey the kingdom completely.

……

Karoso had no idea how Grand Duke Colloa was negotiating or with whom.

He lay on the bed, rare in his lack of meditation, instead looking at his seal.

With a regiment of troops, this regiment would completely obey my orders…

Even if this regiment cannot leave Canglang Province, it can still accomplish a lot.

My brothers do not have military authority, but I do.

[Master Karoso, now that there are soldiers, what would you like to do?]

[Is one regiment many, or is it few?]

[Our Ideal Homeland can only resist against two regiments…]

[Yes, we are working with others, while others engage in larger battles and we focus on key targets.]

"Work hard to improve yourself," Karoso put the seal into his chest, "Having the seal doesn’t mean they truly obey me."

"They obey, is due to our father’s orders."

"If one day, my brother and I were to quarrel, they might not choose to stand by my side."

"I want to expand the business of cards, as military expenses are also a considerable cost."

"Thank you all. Without you, I wouldn’t have known how far I was from this step."

"If you need my help, as long as I can do it, I will definitely help."

[Hahaha, Honey Karoso still knows how to be grateful.]

[Don’t worry, living well and growing up is the greatest repayment for us.]

[Sob, it feels like a child growing up…]

[No wonder I was so engrossed, it’s just like raising a child now.]

……

Returning to the capital city again, Kirmin felt like he was dreaming.

You’re back already?

Basically, I was on the road most of the time, then the steward took me to buy a bunch of random things when we arrived, and that’s it?

The scenery of Canglang Province was not visible, the dim basement was also not there, and there was no butler training.

Why couldn’t I sleep all night yesterday? Isn’t it normal to go on a business trip?

His house was really big, I almost got lost inside…

"Sir, here’s the newspaper." Kirmin sat next to Karoso and handed him a newspaper.

Even though she felt confused inside, she still maintained her professionalism.

Now the two of them are riding in an exaggeratedly large tire-shaped car on their way to school.

Taking these three days off, Kirmin lost a lot of money, but looking at some mechanical tools in her bag, she felt she made a big profit. These are unique mechanical tools from Canglang Province, wanted by the capital city and priced at least double.

Karoso took the newspaper and glanced at it.

[Canglang Province created a groundbreaking card: Greedy Hand. Currently collaborating with the Kingdom of Persia, Presea Empire, and the Kingdom of Iberia, they will begin mass production, aiming to ensure that everyone has one within two years.]

[This card was developed by the best Card Maker team in Canglang Province, taking six years…]

Karoso showed a slight smile.

"This time back, I have two more cards." Karoso showed his Greedy Hand.

"Congratulations, young master," Kirmin thought to himself, how much money will this be worth, if I invented this card, that would be so nice.

Unfortunately, I am not a Card Maker…

Soon, the car stopped outside the school, and Karoso, Kirmin, and two big and small packages got off the car.

The main gate was closed at this time, but Karoso didn’t mind, and went in through the side gate.

Once inside the school, Karoso noticed that there were many people gathered on the playground, from all different departments.

They stood in neat lines, with their heads held high, looking towards the school gate.

When Karoso entered, no one paid much attention to him among the people.

Karoso didn’t think these people were there to greet him, but to meet someone else, maybe?

Just as he thought about this, Karoso’s ears twitched, and he suddenly heard the sound of a propeller in the distance.

"Karoso!"

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