A week after Li Ke's conversation with Miss Assassin, Mr. Huck, who had been conversing with the people sent by Noxus for a whole week, finally had the time to look for his king, who had announced a week ago that he was going to do something big and had set off this afternoon.
"This order will give our city a boost. Your Majesty, the whole city will move and earn a lot of money from Noxus! We won't have to worry about not having enough start-up funds for public enterprises anymore! "
It took him a lot of effort to squeeze past Li Ke. He walked beside Li Ke excitedly with his briefcase under his arm. He tried his best not to let the filth of the factory splatter on the documents in his hand. After all, as long as this document was implemented, his wealth would instantly double. Of course, it used to be six times, but since he had to follow Li Ke's rules, the overtime and bonuses earned during this period would take away most of his profits. But how should he put it? Since he could earn money, he didn't care.
However, the rumbling of the shipbuilding factory and the noises of the civilians who had nothing better to do made the voice of the man who had just talked with Noxus seem inconspicuous.
"Of course I know that. Otherwise, I would have dealt with those so-called alchemy barons for the time being. I just want them to follow my rules. But ask them for more money and resources, Huck, we don't need that so-called exemption from business taxes. What Noxus is good at is not paying debts and getting rid of creditors. So, we can't talk about the future with them. We should put practical things on the table. "
Mr. Huck nodded quickly.
"I understand. Noxus people are very good at paying back debts. I remember a few years ago, they took an axe to the Tya Kingdom to pay back their debts. Then, they took down the Tya Kingdom the next day. That's why I'll keep an eye on our negotiators and ask them to get us something more practical. "
Li Ke didn't say anything else. He just stopped and looked at the tall machinery in the distance. Although this big order meant that the maritime trade of the Rune Continent was about to start again, what he had to do next was more important than that.
He wanted to protect the 'legality' of this maritime trade.
"I thought you were late."
Dressed in a fine navy uniform, Sarah, who was surrounded by more than 40 bodyguards at any time, walked to Li Ke's side with a tired face. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"I never break an appointment."
Li Ke nodded. He was here to give Sarah a new ship. Initially, he wanted the scientists of Pi City to build an ironclad warship for her. But it was a pity that no matter how proficient the scientists were in machinery, they weren't proficient in the modern warship that Li Ke proposed. Even though they would sometimes build ships for the Noxus people with armor on the outside, the keel was still made from wood from various forests.
There were countless towering ancient trees in the forests east of Shurima. Many of these trees were stronger and more durable than ordinary steel and wood. They were also more useful than the wood from Earth. On the other hand, the newly developed wood from Ionia had all sorts of magical properties. Although many of them weren't suitable to be used as battleships, the ships made from Ionia's wood could be easily enchanted with all sorts of magic or make the magic on the ship even more powerful.
Therefore, the keel technology of ironclad warships wasn't very developed in this place. At most, it could be used to build small ships with 15 meters long keels. Although Li Ke had already given the order for these scientists to focus on more accurate and long-range cannons, as well as various kinds of steel creation technology, Li Ke had ordered these scientists to focus their research on more accurate and long-range cannons, as well as various kinds of steel creation technologies. However, in order to create a ship that could withstand Noxus' fleet in a short amount of time, Li Ke would have to do it himself.
"When we were in Shurima, I thought we could build a plantation and you could build some ships for us to use for trade. But when we came to Pi City, you took down the entire city."
Sarah revealed a troubled expression. Youmi, who was wearing a useless eye patch, also nodded and greeted Li Ke whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Nana and LuLu, who had been waiting for a long time, and her beloved Magic Book, who had found her, had also found a good spot on Sarah's ship.
She was the first mate and her main job was to protect Sarah as well as be pretty and cute.
"So, don't let me down this time. After all, this is the only hope we have for the future."
Li Ke smiled and hugged her waist. This made Huck furrow his brows. He didn't know if he should tell Li Ke during dinner. When Li Ke was finalizing the order yesterday, a ship from Freldrod arrived at Piltwoff Port. The Barbarians on the ship were shocked by the corpses that fell on the ship. They also brought news of a woman who claimed to be Li Ke's wife.
However, the guards treated the Freldrod people's words as a joke. So when they reported to Huck, it was already now.
"Of course, but this is my first time building a ship, so I might not succeed on my first try."
Li Ke took a deep breath. Even though he wasn't afraid of the Noxus people, if he didn't complete the order and fell out with the Noxus people, the Noxus would definitely be furious. Then the Noxas would be furious and would do anything to take back what was rightfully theirs. Then, the Noxus people's fleet would undoubtedly seal off the waters around Piltwoff, making it impossible for trading ships to come to Piltwoff. This port would be completely cut off from trade.
In just half a month after Li Ke cut off trade, more than forty factories in Piltwoff had closed down. Tens of thousands of workers had lost their source of income. Until now, they still had to rely on Li Ke's food distribution and the 'useless' and simple work that Li Ke gave them to repair the roads and public facilities to maintain their livelihood. The price for this was that there were new roads everywhere. The beautiful streets of Piltwoff City were also being renovated.
Li Ke's Minister of Construction and Minister of Agriculture, Huck, had fainted in his post. He had a severe cerebral hemorrhage and almost died. Fortunately, Li Ke's magic was very effective in dealing with such problems. Huck was still in high spirits and persisted in his work.
It was because of this that Huck's wife had some complaints about Li Ke. She even said something like, "You don't even let me use it when it's new. You just violently dragged a husband away from his wife's side."
"Then I'll wait and see."
Sarah shrugged and walked with Li Ke to the port of Piltwoff City's largest shipyard. The citizens who had heard that Li Ke was going to do something big had all gathered at the cliff above and the surrounding port.
"Are you ready?"
Li Ke slowly walked towards the port and asked Jana in his body. After all, today wasn't just the day Sarah's new ship was going to be born. It was also the day Jana, the goddess, reappeared.
This decision was a little rushed, but Li Ke had no other choice. Since the Noxus people had given him a chance, he had to expand it.
He wanted revenge.
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