Empire Calendar Year 2515, mid-May, Kislöw Bay North Shore, Claw Sea
An ordinary passenger ship was slowly moving towards the north, shrouded in thick fog.
Our Knight King woke up from his dream. He immediately felt two soft things pressing against his body.
It was Morgiana. She was holding Laing's neck tightly and did not want to let go. Laing tried to push her away, but he could not. He had to lie down with a wry smile. Laing was a bit tired. If it had been one on one, he could have dealt with Morgiana. Now that the Lake Fairy had joined in, he did not even have time to breathe.
This was going to be very difficult. When he thought about how he would have to deal with the goddess and her first Chosen One day and night, Leon felt his face turn green.
"Ah, my dear, you are awake." When Ryan felt his legs go soft, his waist numb, and his body empty of spiritual energy, a charming and gentle voice came from the other side of the room.
The Fairy in the Lake was wearing a Isa Fantasy dress with pearls inlaid with silver accessories. She had a fluffy vest draped over her shoulders and a full set of platinum jewelry bestowed by the Emperor. Under the dress, she wore fluffy fox cotton and thin black velvet pantyhose wrapped around her beautiful feet.
The goddess' hands were burning with Laing's spirit fire. She was using the fire to make breakfast.
Leon noticed that she was making soft-boiled eggs. The goddess gently used psionic fire to boil the water and put in the eggs. After boiling for a few minutes, she scooped up the eggs. Then, she took out a small knife, cracked the eggshell, and added a little salt and pepper. The delicious soft-boiled eggs were ready.
There were a few maple syrup bread spread on the table. There were three cups of hot Arabi coffee, three pieces of lamb tripe, and a few slices of bacon. There was also a can of Ossouin jam and mashed potatoes.
"It smells good." Laing could not help but compliment her. Gray Knight's gene prototype finally relaxed. He put his arms behind his head.
It was a warm morning. Someone was making breakfast for him. There was no need to rush to get up. He had a beautiful woman in his arms. Laing thought life was just like that.
"If you are awake, then get up. I have made breakfast." The Lake Fairy smiled. "Or are you too soft to get up?"
"Don't underestimate me." Laing knew Lilith was trying to provoke him, but he still fell for it. After all, a man could not admit defeat. Knight King wanted to push Morgiana away. Laing's movement woke Morgiana up. "Woo! Is it morning? What time is it? Laing? "
"I don't know, but it should be time to get up, Morgiana." Laing patted the Lake Fairy's shoulder.
"Woo!" Morgiana wanted to be with Laing for a while longer. She felt sore and numb in the front and the back. When she saw the Lake Fairy smiling and remembering something, she wanted to hide in the blanket and not come out.
"Get up. How long do you want to stay with Laing? Morgiana! " The Fairy of the Lake also said unhappily, "Let's have breakfast. We still have many things to discuss."
"Yes." Morgiana struggled to get up.
Fifteen minutes later, the Witch of the Lake Goddess changed into a pleated dress with a feathery tie. She paired it with a pair of white tip-toe transparent pantyhose and a pair of pink butterfly knot laced high heels. The three of them sat at the table and ate breakfast together.
"I didn't go to Lone Dragon City in the name of an official." Laing explained his plan to the Lake Fairy and the Lake Fairy. "If we go to Lone Dragon City in the name of an official trade, it will give Tsar a chance to interfere with our trade. After all, Örengrád is still her territory in name. If we go to Lone Dragon City in the name of an official trade, she will be able to stand up and criticize us."
"Therefore, we can't visit Lone Dragon City in the name of an official or Örengrád. I can only spread the news through the Örengrád Guards. Everyone knows that I'm going to negotiate with Lone Dragon City. That's the only way." Laing tasted the maple syrup made by the Lake Fairy. Knight King smiled bitterly. "There's no other way. We have to be careful."
"Is it that troublesome?" Morgiana's body was soft. The Lake Fairy listened to Laing's words and gently tapped her plate with a spoon. "If everything is controlled by Katarina and her Romanov Family, then what's the point of recovering Örengrád?"
"You can't say that." The Lake Fairy shook her head and watched Laing and Morgiana eat. She only ate a little fruit. "No matter how good Laing is, he's still Brittany's Knight King. No matter how bad Katarina is, she's still Kislöw's Tsar. If Laing wants to rule Örengrád or even Kislöw as a Knight King, even if he's fair, prestigious, and good at war, there are very few Mrs. Kiesler who will accept him as a ruler."
"Not to mention the Poillé nobles who have been blessed by the Romanov Family for generations." Laing nodded. As soon as he picked up his coffee, the Lake Fairy personally handed him a cup of sugar. The Knight King smiled and took it. "In fact, we've already done a lot of favors for the civilians and refugees. But according to our investigation, other than being grateful to us, the civilians still want to stay in their hometown. This is normal. After all, going to a completely different place, the climate, culture, and eating habits will all have to be changed. Most people don't want to do that."
There was something Laing didn't say. From an economic point of view, forcefully annexing Örengrád was not worth the loss. It was very troublesome to explain this problem in detail. To put it simply, a piece of land had its own income and management costs. For example, if the total income of a piece of land was 10 dollars, and the management costs were 5 dollars, then there was no doubt that the piece of land should be annexed.
If the income was 10 dollars, and the management costs were 10, 11, or 12 dollars, then considering the strategic position and the role of border defense, it was possible to take some of the income from other provinces to maintain the rule.
However, what if the management costs were 15, 20, 30, or even 50 dollars?
At this time, the piece of land should be thrown away because it would bring a heavy burden to the country. For Kislöw, who had different ethnic groups, cultures, and beliefs, after Laing took over, the management costs would be pushed to a very high level. Moreover, there was also a topic involved, and that was "national self-determination". This topic won't be discussed here.
So, why did Lao Zhu, who led the Ming Dynasty, create a bunch of "unconquerable countries"? Why not continue to expand? Didn't Lao Zhu know that with the strong army he led, the surrounding countries were no match for them?
Even if he could win, so what? After the occupation, the high administrative costs and pitifully low income would only drain the country's finances. This was the way to destroy a country. It was a classic example of Zhu Di establishing the Annambu Administration. For more than a decade, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and tens of millions of taels of silver were thrown away because of a small matter.
There would definitely be people who would say, "Isn't it simple? I'll just give it to my subordinates, and they can manage themselves. The foreign countries will be completely autonomous, and I'll be the alliance leader and sect leader."
Brother, do you think this is a game? Is this a game of Europe? They are completely autonomous, and the financial power, military power, and personnel are all their own. Why should they listen to the central government? This kind of personal loyalty can't be maintained for more than three generations. Even Lao Zhu's self-created system didn't last for more than one generation! When Zhu Yunwen wanted to take back the autonomy, Zhu Di directly rebelled. Furthermore, the other side was of the same origin as the royal family.
Therefore, Lao Zhu's system of tributes was the most suitable system at that time. Lao Zhu was a man of great talent and bold vision. Was his level not good enough, or was it others' level not good enough?
Therefore, for Örengrád, Laing's thinking was relatively similar. Örengrád will be governed by Mrs. Kiesler herself. I won't interfere in the internal affairs of Örengrád, and I won't do anything about it. I'll only ensure my economic benefits. This way, I can reduce the resistance of the locals to the greatest extent.
But this was the limit. No matter what, Örengrád was too far away from Brittany.
"Forgetting Tsar is heartless, welcoming Tsar is brainless. For the time being, we can only deal with Örengrád this way." Laing concluded.
"It's fine as long as you know what to do." The fairy in the lake nodded slightly. Morgiana didn't know much about internal affairs, so she could only eat in silence.
The sumptuous breakfast was quickly finished, and the atmosphere in the room gradually became strange.
The fairy in the lake smiled at Laing and said, "How was it, dear? How was the breakfast I made?"
"It was very sumptuous and delicious, my lady." Laing took out a napkin to wipe his mouth and smiled, "I like it very much."
"You like it very much? Really? You're not lying to me? " The fairy in the lake picked up her flower fan and looked at Morgiana with a smile, "I know, Morgiana is also very good at cooking. So, what do you think? My cooking or hers is better?"
“？？！！” Morgiana was instantly excited when she heard this. She stopped drinking her coffee and looked at Laing, "That's right, Laing. Do you think my cooking is better, or the lady's cooking is better?"
"Who do you choose?" The goddess and her number one God's Chosen One pressed on Laing at the same time.
Why are they suddenly doing this? Laing's forehead was sweating. Knight King thought to himself, This isn't right! Why are they suddenly targeting me?
After thinking about it, Clayon could only quickly smile and say, "You all have your own strengths. For example, the lady is better at making pastries, desserts, and breakfasts, while Morgiana is better at cooking meals and traditional dishes. You all have your own strengths, your own strengths … Hehehe ~"
"What do you mean by everyone has their own strengths?" The fairy in the lake was angry. The goddess put her hands on her hips, and her proud body swayed up and down, looking very imposing. "You're talking as if I don't know how to make a proper meal, and as if Morgiana doesn't know how to make desserts and breakfast? Tell me, who do you think is better? "
"That's right, Laing. I've made breakfast for you so many times, have you forgotten?" Morgiana also stood up. She shyly pressed down her skirt and said, "Of course, the lady did very well, but I … I didn't do bad either, right? No, you have to give me an answer today! "
"Uh …" Laing was in a dilemma. Knight King pretended to be busy. "Oh, I need to go to the toilet!"
"Don't go!" The fairy in the lake and the witch in the lake grabbed Laing's arms and pulled him in the opposite direction. The goddess was angry and threatening. Morgiana was a little guilty but full of hope. The two women stared at Laing, waiting for his answer. "You can only go if you tell me!"
"If you don't tell me, don't even think about getting out of bed today!"
Being stared at like wolves and tigers, Leon knew that he could not escape today. The Knight King's face turned green, and he could only use a stalling tactic. "Well, I need some time to think. Can you give me some time?"
"I'll give you two minutes. Stay here and think. Don't go anywhere!" The fairy in the lake held Laing down, and Morgiana sat directly on Laing's lap. "You have to give me an answer today, Laing."
"Uh …" Laing thought for a while. Looking at the fairy in the lake and Morgiana's determined expression, he could only pretend to think. At the same time, countless ideas were running through his mind, weighing the pros and cons.
"Well, I think …" Laing finally had to say hesitantly, "I mean, I've always eaten more food cooked by Morgiana and less by the lady … I mean, based on my current experience, in terms of cooking, Morgiana knows more dishes and can make more varied dishes, right?"
The goddess's face darkened instantly. The fairy in the lake really wanted to pour the coffee on Laing's face! As a god, a goddess worshipped and revered by countless people, she had personally made breakfast for her husband, but her husband still thought that his maid's cooking was better? Wasn't this a slap to her face?
You should be extremely grateful that this goddess is willing to cook for you personally, okay?
Morgiana's cheeks instantly turned red. The witch in the lake only felt a burst of sadness and gratification. She had spent several years studying and refining cooking skills, and her persistence had not been in vain. She excitedly put her arms around Laing's neck and kissed him passionately, blocking Laing's mouth.
After finally giving an answer, Laing hurriedly said that he wanted to ask little Solgreen about the Lone Dragon City and ran away on the spot. Only the fairy in the lake and the witch in the lake were left in the room.
Morgiana blushed and covered her chest with her hands. She was full of happiness.
The fairy in the lake, on the other hand, had black smoke behind her. She slapped the table and said rudely to Morgiana, "Morgiana, are you that great? Have you forgotten something? Kneel down! "
"I will always be grateful and will never forget what you have done for me." Morgiana could only kneel down. She said unwillingly, "But, but, my lady, it is obvious that I have spent more time with Laing! When I was injured and for a long time after that, I was the one who accompanied him and cooked for him. When he was injured, I was also the one who took care of him. It's not unreasonable for him to think that I'm better. "
"Are you showing off to me?" The fairy in the lake was so angry that she laughed. She put her hands on her hips and said, "If I could appear in the mortal world more often, do you think you would have a chance? Do you know what you are doing? Morgiana, do you believe that I can take back your power and make you never see Laing again? "
"Uh … my lady, you can't do that!" Morgiana could only beg in a low voice. "You promised."
"Hmph, that's right, I promised you. You only dare to go against me because you have Ryan's favor and my promise, right?" The fairy in the lake could only smile. She naturally knew that she could not really cripple Morgiana. She also did not want Laing to be unhappy.
So how could she make Laing happy and punish Morgiana at the same time? The goddess thought for a moment and her eyes suddenly lit up. She took out a small jar of ointment and a small razor. The razor reflected light. "It seems that I have to punish you! I will let you know who is the master. "
"No! My lady, you can't do that! "Morgiana saw the razor and her face instantly turned red.
The fairy in the lake directly chanted a divine spell to her first chosen one, and the light of the lake illuminated the entire interior of the passenger ship.
"Ugh …" Morgiana was bound by the Lake Fairy's magic. Her eyes were covered and her mouth was gagged.
"Don't you like to wear only pantyhose? Let me do you a small favor! "
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