Han Jin had never given orders to things that he did not understand, because he knew that if a layman were to lead an expert, it would only slow down the development. Therefore, after proposing the proposal to establish a trade route, he began to leave everything to Guevara and Hallman. To be honest, he was very embarrassed. He had asked Guevara to reorganize the army of the Holy Crown City. He had also asked Guevara to reorganize the government affairs of the Holy Crown City. Now, he was preparing to establish a trade route, but he still asked Guevara. He was secretly worried that others would suspect that he was deliberately trying to tire Guevara out. However, among the people on the God of War, only Guevara could be considered as an all-rounder. He had rich experience in handling military and political affairs. If he did not entrust it to him, who else could he entrust it to?
However, this was Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai. One was willing to be beaten, while the other was willing to be beaten. For a veteran with a glorious history like Guevara, he was not afraid of being tired. Instead, he was worried about being neglected and forgotten by the world. Although he was extremely busy every day, it made his life very fulfilling and enjoyable. Furthermore, watching a small and weak group slowly mature gave him a sense of satisfaction. That was enough!
Han Jin's face was not ordinary. He just felt a little ashamed, but in the blink of an eye, he turned his attention to Majordomo Gail. Chipango was inexperienced and needed someone to guide him. If Cualtini was a veteran 'spy chief', then Majordomo Gail was a diamond-level 'spy chief'. If he did not use such a resource properly, it would be a waste! However, Majordomo Gail was a little lazy. He would only do things in person when it was a big threat to everyone's safety. If he was asked to guide Chipango personally … it would be difficult. How could he persuade him?
Some people once criticized Han Jin, saying that he was too lazy. Han Jin was wronged. Han Jin only knew how to make use of his advantages and avoid his disadvantages. No one was perfect. When it came to the same thing, if you knew that you were not as good as others, why should you blindly meddle? Moreover, the reason he was able to come this far was all because of the formidable Dao Arts he possessed. If he had the time, he might as well use it to regulate his breathing and absorb more Origin Energy. Strength was his foundation!
Furthermore, he had more important things to think about. This area had basically been integrated. Holy Crown City, Black Raven City, and more than half of the Beitman region belonged to him. In the north, there were still Depew City and Cold Shadow City. Chesam of Cold Shadow City had always held the initiative, while Malishen of Depew City had been bitterly resisting Cold Shadow City's attacks. What kind of strategy should he use against these two cities?
Urge both sides to stop fighting? If it were half a year ago, Chesam and Malishen would only regard Han Jin as a joke. But now, no one dared to ignore the power of the Holy Crown City, which was exactly what Malishen wanted. At the same time, Chesam also had to reorganize his deployment. Unless he was prepared for the large-scale attack of the Holy Crown City, he could only withdraw his claws and teeth. Or, could he join forces with Depew City to attack Chesam and then annex Depew City, making himself the sole ruler of the entire area? However, Han Jin did not want to do this. After the decisive battle with the orcs, he clearly realized how profound the resources of the top races on the continent were. The Titan Clan should not be any weaker than the Golden Blood Clan. Although Chesam had shown a strong desire to attack, he was only a typical example. Dominique's performance had made him inclined to strive for an alliance with the Titan Clan. If the invasion of the Abyssal Race were to be fully launched, the Titan Clan would definitely become the backbone of the continent's resistance. He did not want to do something like killing each other.
Guevara and Hallman were having a lively discussion. The economic model of this world was still very primitive, but primitive did not mean low income and poor efficiency. The business of Isolated Cliff City was mainly based on magic crystals and all kinds of weapons and armors. To put it simply, they wanted to make money from the war. Although there was no possibility of war breaking out in the vicinity, there were still further places to develop. Moreover, Hallman had received news from somewhere that after Grand Duke Solomon of the Capital of Elements occupied Fatto City, he was planning to divide his army into two groups. One group would pass through the forest, and the other would sail across the sea. An expedition to the northwest would definitely require an astronomical amount of magic crystals!
In the blink of an eye, it was already dark. After a simple meal, Hallman took his leave. As a businessman, of course, he would not miss any opportunity to please Han Jin. During the meal, he praised Han Jin's frugality. In fact, the lifestyle of the people on the God of War was indeed simple. This was related to the environment. The God of War was a world of its own, but it definitely could not be compared to the real world. Many details were cumbersome, such as the most worthless water, which was gathered by the magicians' magic. Also, the daily garbage could not be thrown down casually, so it was carried down by the mountain warriors. In order to save too much trouble, they could only pursue a simple life.
After dinner, the deck gradually became quiet. Han Jin finally found an opportunity. He walked up to Dominique and asked with a smile, "How is it? Are you feeling better? "
"Almost. Your magic is really amazing," Dominique replied softly. The injury on her right arm was almost completely healed. With this arm, even if Han Jin was kicked out of his position as the lord, he could still become a cardinal.
"Don't work so hard in the future!"
"Ha …" Dominique laughed.
"Oh right, you've been here for so long. Have you ever missed home?"
"Home?" Dominique's eyes were a little blank. She then said word by word, "You … have already considered Chesam as your next opponent?"
"Well …" Han Jin laughed dryly. Dominique was much smarter than he thought. He originally wanted to use the warm word 'home' to trigger Dominique's nostalgia and memories, but his intentions were immediately grasped by her. "I just want to know more about the situation in Cold Shadow City."
"You want to know about the strength of the Titans, right?" Dominique smiled bitterly. "Master Raphael, are you … asking me to betray my race?"
"I definitely don't mean that!" Han Jin also smiled bitterly. He had wanted to ask this question for a long time, but he was worried that Dominique would misunderstand, so he delayed it until today. In the end, he was still misunderstood.
"I won't say it," Dominique replied softly.
Han Jin felt a headache coming on. He unconsciously tapped the side of the ship with his finger. The atmosphere was very awkward.
"Raphael!" Dominique suddenly said.
"What?"
"One day, when you attack Cold Shadow City and Thunder Mountain, I will stand with my people and fight against you," Dominique said slowly. Her tone was very slow, but it was full of determination.
"Idiot, even if you think that, you shouldn't say it out loud." Han Jin sighed.
"We're friends, aren't we?" Dominique smiled. "If I told you earlier, I wouldn't feel guilty. What you want to do is your business."
"Most of the time, you're always sitting here alone, giving me a feeling that you don't fit in. It's as if … you don't want to fully integrate into this group." Han Jin said softly, "I thought that was your personality, but now I know that I was wrong. You …" At this point, Han Jin couldn't continue. He didn't expect the topic to take such a sharp turn and enter a minefield. Dominique always gave people the impression that she was shy and reserved, but when it really touched her soft spot, her words would become very sharp. At this moment, Han Jin couldn't help but think of the scene when Dominique and the Behemoth warriors were madly attacking each other.
"Just say what you want to say." Dominique tilted her head and looked at Han Jin quietly.
"You already knew that one day, I would definitely go to war with Cold Shadow City and the Titan Race, and you made your choice long ago!" Han Jin paused. "So, you and we will become enemies sooner or later, right?"
Dominie smiled sadly and turned her eyes away.
"You fought so hard on the battlefield because you wanted to repay us, didn't you? After all, we saved your life. " Han Jin said softly, "How about this, you've done your best, and you've repaid us. When that day comes, you can return to your people and fight with us without any guilt!"
"Then what do you want me to do? Attack my people with you? "Dominique's voice trembled slightly." Raphael, do you think that's possible?! "
At this time, Sassoux noticed that something was wrong with Dominique. He walked over and asked, "Raphael, what's wrong?"
"It's none of your business!" Han Jin turned around and said loudly.
Sassoux paused and slowly stepped back. Léger was stunned and asked quietly, "What's wrong with Raphael? Why is his temper so bad? "
"How would I know?" Sassoux smiled bitterly.
"Have you ever thought that dying on the battlefield is also a kind of happiness? That way, you won't have to suffer for the future?! "Han Jin said word by word.
"I …"
"It's my fault!" Han Jin let out a long sigh. "You …" Only now did Han Jin fully understand that there was a reason for Dominique's reservedness, restraint, silence, and incompatibility. With the rapid expansion of the Holy Crown City's power, it was only a matter of time before they would clash with Cold Shadow City. This was very normal, as every powerful lord would constantly devour the surrounding territories in order to become stronger. Therefore, Dominique had long been aware that she and the powerhouses on the God of War would become enemies. Fighting bravely was only for the sake of repaying their kindness. After that, she would be able to let go of all her worries and attachments. Therefore, when Han Jin mentioned 'home,' Dominique's reaction became so intense. She had been waiting for this day!
Dominique sat there silently and finally said the words that had been suppressed in her heart. She felt very relaxed. This was good. Even if Han Jin immediately attacked her and eliminated her as a potential threat, she wouldn't regret it.
"Dominique, do you trust me?" Han Jin turned his head and stared at Dominique seriously.
Dominique was silent for a moment and then slowly said, "I do."
"Then let me tell you, I will not harm the Titan Race. If there is a day when we go to war with Cold Shadow City, my only enemy will be Chesam!"
"Raphael, you don't know what kind of prestige Chesam has among the Titans," Dominique said helplessly. From the moment they started talking about the minefield, she had been calling Han Jin by his name. She had already thrown away all her scruples and didn't care about etiquette.
"I don't care what kind of prestige he has!" Han Jin yelled. "I just want to ask you, do you trust me?!"
Dominique quietly looked at Han Jin. She understood that this man had lost his composure. Although she had deliberately isolated herself, others didn't. Everyone treated her as a friend and comrade. The feeling of being valued was warm and gentle. The reason Han Jin had lost his composure was, of course, because he didn't want to be enemies with her.
"I … trust you," Dominique hesitated for a moment before finally giving a firm answer.
"That's good," Han Jin slowly said, "Don't let your imagination run wild in the future. I will take care of these problems!"
However, for Dominique, this was a dead knot that couldn't be untied. She didn't want to excessively provoke Han Jin, so she could only remain silent.
Han Jin slowly turned around and looked into the distance. This was as far as they could go. He originally wanted to learn more about the Titan Race from Dominique, but Dominique had given him too many surprises and affected him. Originally, he was hesitating between peace and war, but now, he had made up his mind. He would first maintain peace and then find a way to deal with Chesam alone.
"I'm going to the Night of Bliss to find Dwightsteel. There are some things I need to discuss." Han Jin's thoughts were a bit messy. He didn't need to explain to Dominique where he was going, not to mention that Dominique didn't even know who Dwightsteel was. He then repeated, "Don't let your imagination run wild, understand?"
"I know," Dominique softly replied.
"Majordomo Gail." Han Jin turned around and said, "Please make a trip to Riptide's camp. There are some things I need your help with."
If it was any other time, Majordomo Gail would definitely ask what he was going to do. If it wasn't too important, he would find a way to avoid it. However, he was different from Guevara. Guevara had fallen from the peak to the bottom, and after a few decades, he had regained the rhythm of his life. Majordomo Gail, on the other hand, had always been at the top of the pyramid. He was now semi-retired, so it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. However, Han Jin's expression was not looking good. Just as Majordomo Gail was hesitating and was about to ask questions, Han Jin had already disappeared from the side of the ship. He could only reluctantly stand up and shake his head.
"Dominique, what did Raphael talk to you about?" Seeing that Han Jin had disappeared, Léger immediately went over.
"Nothing," Dominique said with a light smile.
"Nothing? Then he … "
"I'm not sure. You can ask him."
Léger looked at Dominique suspiciously. She must be doing this on purpose! Looking at Han Jin's expression, who would dare to ask him?!
Hallister's arrest by the Church didn't seem to affect the business of the Elysian Nights. The place was bustling with people. However, the hidden influence was not obvious. After arriving at the Elysian Nights, Han Jin knew that it was Schumann who had temporarily taken over the place. In the morning, Schumann would be busy with his own work. From afternoon to midnight, he would stay at the Elysian Nights. It was somewhat ridiculous that the chief magistrate of the city had become the manager of an entertainment place. Another official businessman …
Therefore, the Elysian Nights was the only high-end entertainment place in the Holy Crown City. The rest were all second and third-rate places. In the past, some powerful nobles and wealthy businessmen didn't dare to challenge Dismark's authority. Now, they didn't dare to challenge Han Jin.
Under Schumann's personal guidance, Han Jin quickly found Dwightsteel's room. Seeing Han Jin's figure, the noisy atmosphere suddenly calmed down. The mercenaries led by Dwightsteel all stood up and respectfully bowed to Han Jin.
"Don't be so polite. Sit, sit." Han Jin smiled and waved his hand. However, he also knew that if he didn't sit, these mercenaries wouldn't sit either. He slowly walked over and sat in the main seat that had been reserved in advance. He looked around and asked, "Are there any other brothers?" From Dwightsteel's tone, it seemed that all the qualified mercenaries in Isolated Cliff City had come. He thought that there would be hundreds of mercenaries, but now he only saw a dozen. He was a bit disappointed.
"Just us." Dwightsteel smiled. "The others are all in the hotel."
"Why didn't you call them all over?"
"Well …" Dwightsteel was speechless. He had his own difficulties. Han Jin said that he would treat them, and then he called hundreds of mercenaries over. What was he trying to do? Was he trying to take advantage of the situation? Dwightsteel believed that he had a bright future ahead of him, so he wouldn't mess around with this kind of thing. He also didn't want to leave a bad impression on Han Jin. Therefore, he only called for the most qualified and powerful mercenaries.
Han Jin's gaze fell on the table and found that Dwightsteel only ordered a few simple dishes. The wine on the table was also of the mid-range, and he only ordered two or three bottles. As for the maids, there wasn't even a single one. He immediately understood Dwightsteel's concern and smiled. "What? Are you afraid that I can't afford to entertain you? "
"No, sir." Dwightsteel smiled apologetically. "We just arrived at the Holy Crown City. If we make too much of a fuss, it won't be good for your reputation."
The other mercenaries nodded. Han Jin was a mercenary, so they naturally thought of themselves as his direct subordinates. They used to be a family, so if they made too much of a fuss, it would inevitably bring shame to Han Jin and the mercenary world.
However, it was rare for these unruly mercenaries to have such awareness.
"Low profile? Haha … It's good to think like that. " Han Jin smiled. Then he suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Shuman, are there any more elven maids here?"
"No, didn't you tell us before you left?" Shuman hurriedly replied. "Sir Hallister already sent all the elven maids back to the prison camp."
"That's good." Han Jin said. He used to be worried that Hallister would fall into the trap of money and disobey his orders. If that happened, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Gao Bin.
"Sir, I heard that you want to release all the elven prisoners?" A mercenary asked.
"Yes."
"That's too easy for them!" The mercenary shouted. It was a coincidence. When Juventus was escorting the Magic Crystal Cannons to the Holy Crown City, they were besieged by the elves. Fortunately, Han Jin appeared and saved them. The mercenary was also among them, so of course he held a grudge against the elves.
(I was really tired yesterday, so I wanted to relax a bit next month. However, the Secretary talked to me and said that the monthly 500 Full Attendance Bonus isn't important. What's important is that everyone wants to see the new chapters every day. If there's no new chapters, they'll be disappointed. The Secretary's awareness is higher than mine … So, I'll continue to work hard and make sure to update every day. However, there will be some fluctuations in the word count. If I can write, I'll definitely write 5000. If I can't, I'll just write 3000.
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