"… Magic-Powered mobile phones … Magic-Powered cars … Internet cafes …"
Oscar rubbed his forehead, feeling very annoyed. "Now there's this artificial soul quantum computer … Why do I suddenly feel like we're living in a different world from them?"
The ministers below immediately began to comfort Oscar. "Your Majesty, please don't belittle yourself. We also have our own unique culture …"
Even though they were very clear that the Irus Empire had completely risen and was completely different from the past, they still insisted on their dignity and were unwilling to bow down to the Irus Empire.
"Don't belittle ourselves? Tell me, what unique culture does our Ronitan have that can make the two countries in the north bow down to us? "
Oscar almost laughed out of anger. "Look at the report that was sent back! Don't you understand?! The world has changed! While we're still comforting ourselves that at least we still have wealth, they've already left us far behind. Do you understand?! The development of magic-powered technology is the future! Tang En has grasped the future! "
"But, Your Majesty," another minister said cautiously, "he's your brother-in-law, so …"
Brother-in-law! Yes! He's my f * cking brother-in-law!
The veins on Oscar's forehead throbbed. "I don't need you to remind me. I remember it very clearly!"
So what if he's my brother-in-law?!
On the national level, what face will he give me? Impossible!
Look at what happened after the construction of the free trade zone was completed and put into use!
A large number of high-quality and cheap goods from the Irus Empire flowed into the Ronitan Kingdom through the free trade zone. In just half a year, it had formed a huge trade deficit. The Ronitan Kingdom's capital flowed into the Irus Empire in large amounts. If it weren't for the Star Diamond Bank, the Ronitan Kingdom would have completely become an empty shell if this continued!
What was even more troublesome was that the Irus Empire had even adopted a policy of restricting the export of new products, saying that they didn't have enough production capacity, so they didn't consider the foreign market for the time being!
This was pure nonsense!
Because there was reliable information that the artificial soul quantum computer was already on sale in the New Bul-Kathos of the Ryan Empire!
Tang En was clearly trying to restrict the export of goods from Ronitante!
It was precisely because of this that the magical mobile phones, magical cars, and artificial soul quantum computers that were extremely popular in Prandal were completely foreign to Lonitant — they wouldn't even sell you human products!
Oscar was very annoyed, but it was useless even if he was annoyed. Tang En's intention was very clear. He was obviously trying to disgust Oscar. Are you not going to return? Don't worry, I won't sell anything good to you. If your people have any complaints, you can settle it yourself. It has nothing to do with me.
When the public opinion in the country started to change, and they started to lean towards returning to the Irus Empire, it would not look good for him as the king if he nodded. After all, a decision made by one's self was completely different from a decision made by the citizens and public opinion.
"Boom!"
Oscar slammed his hand on the chair and said resentfully, "That despicable Tang En! Not only did he rob my lovely Olina, he even forced me to do it in such a despicable way! Damn it! "
Beside him, Queen Shikarin smiled bitterly and pretended not to hear anything.
"…"
The ministers below trembled and pretended not to hear anything.
Duke Cromwell broke the silence. "Your Majesty, the situation is very bad now … According to the information from Irus, Tang En is organizing soldiers to resist the invasion of the demons, and now he has directly attacked the Purgatory Abyss. Now his reputation is at its peak, and even many of our citizens worship him. If we go against him, I'm afraid …"
"Duke Cromwell, I understand what you're saying very well."
Oscar sighed and said, "The stronger Irus is, the more awkward our position is …"
Oscar wanted to roar: What can I do? I'm desperate too!
The ministers were actually fine. As long as they were thick-skinned and black-hearted enough, they could directly leave Lonitant and seek refuge with the Irus Empire. But what could he do as the king?
He was forced to the point where he couldn't get out of this embarrassing situation!
Oscar even wanted Olina to point a sword at his head and force him to immediately return to Irus with Lonitant — that way, he would at least have a way out.
But now, Twain just left him here and did not care about him at all. It was as if he had forgotten about the Ronitan Kingdom, which made him feel very stifled.
He had already learned about the powerful functions of the artificial soul quantum computer from Olina's call. He even knew about the Magical Network built on the magical mobile phone and the artificial soul quantum computer. He had also used the magical mobile phone in his hand to register and log into the Magical Network. It was precisely because of this that he was the most well-informed among the people present — recently, he had been a little addicted to the Internet.
They had already achieved such advanced and developed communication technology over there, what about us? We're still f * cking sending letters! We're sending letters!
Even the frequency of airships going to the Ronitan Empire was half of that going to other places!
The official reason was that there were too few passengers to Lonitant.
What could he do in the face of such obvious discrimination?
Oscar was really desperate!
"Why don't …"
A minister said cautiously, "Why don't we just … return …"
The entire throne room was suddenly silent.
"… Let's adjourn."
As soon as this sentence came out, Oscar knew that the hearts of the people were broken.
Looking at the empty throne room, Queen Shikarin sighed. "If you're tired, then don't insist …"
After a moment of silence, Oscar smiled bitterly. "I don't want to insist either … but I still can't put down my pride and don't want to bow down to that man."
Shikarin said, "Perhaps, it's because he knows that you can't bow down that he hasn't mentioned this matter?"
"Of course, this is possible."
Oscar did not comment. "But he won't let us continue. According to the current development of Irus, the return of Lonitant is only a matter of time. If I don't return of my own accord, then the citizens will force me to return with swords and knives."
Compared to the second option, Oscar would of course prefer the first option.
Shikarin could not help but ask, "Is the gap between us really that big?"
"No."
Oscar shook his head. Shikarin was just happy for a moment when she heard Oscar say, "The gap is bigger than you think."
Shikarin's heart sank. "Really?"
"The economic gap is only on the surface. The bigger gap is in the military and the support of public opinion."
Oscar took out his magical phone and logged into the Magical Network. He opened a forum page for Shikarin to see. "This is a forum on the Magical Network. You can freely comment on it. It's all written by netizens from all over the world. You can take a look."
Shikarin just casually took a look and then fell silent.
The reason was simple. The comments on the forum were almost all in support of Tang En's rule and the vanguard army. From the simple words, one could see that they were full of blessings.
After browsing for a while, Shikarin also had the desire to comment. She could not help but want to participate in it. However, when she finished typing and was about to send it, she realized that she was not qualified to comment.
"What's going on?"
Oscar was speechless. "I've been banned."
"Huh? Why? "
Oscar was so angry that he gritted his teeth. "I posted on the forum last night. Someone asked me who I was. I said that I was Tang En's brother-in-law. Then I was reported and banned by the forum administrator for three days. This is only the first day."
Shikarin was speechless.
After Shikarin comforted him, Oscar finally calmed down. He said, "You see? This Magical Network can connect all the people who have these magical phones and artificial soul quantum computers. No matter where they are in Prandal, they can get news from faraway places. For example, I'm in Nanilla now, but I can get news about New Bul-Kathos. Do you understand what this means? "
"It's easier to get information now?"
"That's only one aspect," Oscar said.
Oscar said, "The acceleration of the flow of information means that the entire society will operate faster. We don't have the ability to participate in it now. This means that if we can't keep up with the other party, we'll be left further and further behind! The gap is getting bigger and bigger! "
After all, Oscar was a king with foresight. He looked much further than others. It could be said that with the launch of Tang En's products, Lonitant's return was a foregone conclusion. It was only a matter of time.
If he returned early, he might be able to get a good position. If he returned late, he would probably only be able to get the identity of a carefree king and retire.
Oscar had actually made a decision, but he was too embarrassed to announce it now.
What finally made Oscar make this decision was the last battle between Irus and the demon vanguard.
This time, he saw the images of the battle between the human vanguard and the demons on the Magical Network, which further strengthened his idea.
Tang En was indeed a king who worked wholeheartedly for the future of the whole Prandal.
He was better and more qualified than Oscar.
"My dear."
"Hmm?"
Oscar said slowly, "Tomorrow, I want to announce something through your father, Duke Cromwell …"
"Could it be …"
"That's right …"
Oscar said helplessly, "There's no point in us continuing to persist …"
"It's time for Lonitant to return."
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