In the small reception room, the empty meat bowl was taken away by the waiter.
A kind of nut unique to the North and some fruits shipped from Faber were placed on the table.
Goethe picked up a nut and rubbed it between his fingers, without opening it, just playing with it.
He leaned back on the sofa, his other hand resting flat on the armrest, his eyes staring quietly at the two "Secret Keepers" captains, Sidel and Simik Zuolunsi, waiting for their answers.
Siddel and Simik Zuolunsi looked at each other.
After the two were silent for about a second, Sidel finally spoke on their behalf.
"The 'Secret Keeper' can take out the Jinke..."
"The North is not short of money or food now."
"Remember, you only have one chance."
Goethe interrupted the other party and emphasized.
After saying this, Goethe placed the nuts in his hand heavily on the table.
Bang!
The sound is neither high nor low.
But it represents Goethe's dissatisfaction.
This was naturally shown to the two people on the opposite side.
But what is the reality?
money?
The North was lacking before.
However, with the emergence of the Bear Castle Arena, the North has already solved its urgent problems and will no longer be short of money in the short term. But in the long run?
There will be no shortage.
In fact, as time goes by, the North will become richer and richer.
As long as Goethe's plan is followed, the speed at which wealth is accumulated will be enough to make the surrounding countries dumbfounded.
As for food?
With enough gold support, the food reserves in the North will become sufficient.
Especially after obtaining the hidden channels of the Tulip Family, the purchase of grain has been put on the agenda, but it will be done in a more secretive manner.
On the surface, everything in the North was business as usual.
Goethe had already made preparations, and would only release certain things after at least three years of food reserves were stored throughout the North.
This is determined by the acumen of the surrounding countries.
If the other party is sharp, that would take three years.
If it's slow... the best time is ten years.
This is not something that can be achieved overnight.
It needs to come little by little.
Slow and steady.
Moisturizing things silently.
But what is being asked of the 'Secret Keeper' now is not that.
He looked at Sidler, waiting for his answer again.
"Knowledge!"
"Knowledge held by the 'Keeper'."
"After three baptisms, the 'Soldier' ​​has completed the first-level inheritance!"
Sidel immediately added.
"Only the first level?"
"That's not enough."
Goethe raised an eyebrow.
"This is the limit of what the Secret Keeper can offer. Starting from the second-level soldier, the Sergeant Major, all subsequent advancements are kept secret. They are restricted by the contract with the Mad King. Even if we want to offer it, it is impossible unless the people of the North are willing to sign the Secret Keeper's Oath and join the Secret Keeper."
Sidell explained with a wry smile.
"So that's how it is."
"That……"
"Where is the secret inheritance that belongs to you?"
Goethe's heart was filled with regret.
However, once the topic changed, the chips began to change.
For the North, which has the baptismal inheritance of the 'Warrior', the baptismal inheritance of the 'Soldier' ​​is still a necessity, just like the mystical inheritance of the 'Secret Keeper' captain level.
All of them are what the North lacks so much!
Because, and 'Warrior' complement each other.
If you want to go far enough on the path of a "warrior", you need to raise your level to an extremely high level during the first baptism and achieve the first extreme baptism.
But it is not so easy to improve.
Not only does it require extremely high talent, but it also requires a high degree of personal fit.
Under such circumstances, being able to reach the limit during the first "warrior" baptism is extremely rare.
The simplest example is Skus, the first captain of the Grand Duke's Guard.
Skus was also well-known for his outstanding talent in the North at that time, but in the end he still failed to achieve the ultimate "tempering" of the first "warrior" baptism ceremony.
As a result, he fell behind step by step. When he wanted to exert the power of the third level of "Warrior" to the extreme, he had to rely on the blessing of "magic potion" to barely achieve it.
But this also left some sequelae.
Basically, the possibility of advancing to 'Legend' is lost.
As for the remaining captains of the guard?
Basically, they are at the second level.
According to the original words of the Grand Duke, "Skes is a man with legendary potential", so if possible, Goethe wanted to obtain more powerful capital for the North.
Even if it cannot be strengthened in one go, it is best to increase the foundation as much as possible.
Goethe understood the principle that a tower can be built by accumulating grains of sand and a coat can be built by collecting feathers.
"Our heritage?"
"this……"
"Can!"
When Sidel wanted to say something, he was interrupted by Simik Zuolunsi. The captain of the 22nd team of "Secret Keepers" agreed to Goethe's request without hesitation.
"Simmick?"
Sidell looked at his friend in shock.
The inheritance of secret techniques is the foundation of a person.
Even the foundation of a family.
"I am the only one left in the Zuo Lunsi family, so I have the final say."
"I am willing to use the Zuo Lunsi family as one of the bargaining chips in exchange for assistance from the North."
Simic Zuo Lunsi said this and looked at Goethe.
Goethe smiled and nodded.
"I will convey your request to my uncle."
"I can't guarantee that I will succeed in convincing my uncle."
"But I can promise that I will try my best, because I see your sincerity."
After saying this, Goethe stood up and walked out.
Simlek followed.
When the door behind him closed and Simlek controlled his qi and blood to form a soundproof barrier, Goethe immediately asked.
"How about it?"
“Very strong!”
"It's easy to get started, but it requires extremely high talent. People who use this breathing method can develop an unimaginable affinity with the long sword in their hands. When they reach a certain level, they can control the long sword to attack without it, and even allow the long sword itself to break through the shackles of its own material and advance to an unimaginable level."
"The first ancestor of the Zuo Lunsi family reached this level. He killed a legend at the third level. Although he died in the end, it was enough to prove his strength."
"But in the later stages, the body should be extremely demanding. The small number of people in the Zuo Lunsi family should be a backlash."
Simlek recalled the relevant content and briefly introduced it to Goethe.
"Is that so?"
"It can be popularized, but it cannot be refined to form a high-end combat capability."
"This guy is much more difficult to deal with than that Sidel."
Goethe talked to himself.
Then, Simlek patted his shoulder.
Goethe looked back in confusion.
The eldest son of the Grand Duke placed his hand on Goethe's head.
"The North is not that weak."
"Don't worry, even if we can't find a popular secret inheritance, I will create a similar secret inheritance."
"so……"
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
"As a brother, I am not as useless as you think."
The eldest son of the Grand Duke ruffled Goethe's hair and grinned .
"Well, I just want to take some of the pressure off our family."
"Brother, you are about to break through to the legendary level. Both Enmle.K and Gejier.K have hidden dangers, and your uncle will have to face even greater dangers."
"I can't just sit there and eat every day like an idler, can I?"
Goethe shrugged.
"How can you be an idler?"
"You've done enough for us, and as the youngest man in the Ke family, you naturally have some privileges - so don't turn yourself into Enmle Ke and Geerji Ke."
"After I become a legend, I will find a way to solve their hidden dangers."
"F*ck, damn the Tesin royal family."
Simle.K cursed under his breath.
If it weren't for George VI's planning and coercion, how could his two younger brothers have such a big hidden danger?
Although George VI was 'dead'.
But Simle Ke remembered this account.
Similarly, he was concerned about Goethe.
"Remember, I am still here in the Ke family, so you don't need to take risks."
Simle.K smiled again, turned around and walked towards the Grand Duke's study.
"etc!"
Goethe shouted repeatedly.
"Um?"
Simle Ke looked back in surprise.
"I am the youngest man in the Ke family, not the youngest man in the Ke family."
Goethe emphasized this very seriously.
This is a matter of dignity and must be taken seriously.
Simle.K was stunned.
Then he walked into the study with a loud laugh.
Goethe looked at the tall figure.
I couldn't help but shook my head.
Of course he would never doubt what Simlek said.
Just as he firmly believed that when danger occurred, Simle.K, Enmle.K, Gejil.K and the Grand Duke would definitely stand on his side and stand in front of him. Before they died, they would never let the threat affect him.
But it was precisely because of this that he wanted Simle.K, Enmle.K, Gejier.K and the Grand Duke to be there.
He wanted them alive!
Be well and live safely!
He absolutely could not accept the situation where the Grand Duke's family fell in front of him just to protect him.
In fact, Goethe felt uncomfortable all over and his heart was twisted into a ball just thinking about such a situation happening.
Therefore, he must make himself stronger.
We must make the North stronger.
This is not just the "insecurity" when facing an unfamiliar environment for the first time, but the bond called "family affection" that arises after getting familiar with it.
As an orphan, Goethe was a stranger to family affection.
Before, he didn't know what true family love was like.
But now he believes that if there is family affection, it should be like this among the Grand Duke's family.
The majestic and stubborn father.
A brother with the same temper and caring for his younger siblings.
And two guys who are not in tune with the reality but protect their families in their own way.
as well as……
Lovely sister.
Watching Simlek walk into the study.
Goethe took a step forward to catch up.
There, there will be a family meeting.
"elder brother."
Just as Goethe was about to take a step, Nina's voice came from the side of the corridor - the youngest daughter of the K family was sticking her head out from the other side of the corridor.
"What's wrong, Nina?"
Goethe appeared beside Nina in a flash, half squatted down, and made his eyes level with Nina's before asking softly.
"Is there going to be another war?"
Nina asked, worry on her little face.
"It's not a war."
"But..."
"Slaughter the fat sheep."
Goethe said this.
"Slaughter the fat sheep?"
Nina blinked, a little confused.
"Nina is still too young to understand these things, but I can assure Nina that there will be no war in the North this time."
Goethe spoke with great force.
He wasn't bluffing Nina.
But with full confidence.
Following Smuleck's example, Goethe rubbed Nina's head.
It feels very good.
However, Sheila is still more fluffy.
"Nina, can you make me a cake?"
"I ate too little breakfast. I'm a little hungry."
Goethe asked with a smile.
"Okay, brother."
After getting Goethe's assurance, the innocent Nina immediately turned around and ran towards the Xiongbao kitchen.
Goethe stood there, looking at Nina's joyful and happy appearance, and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.
How could he bear to disappoint such a lovely sister?
So, in order not to disappoint my sister…
Let Tesin be destroyed because of you.
Goethe narrowed his eyes, coldness flowing in his gaze, and the originally incomplete plan began to gradually become complete.
After watching Nina disappear, he turned and walked into the Grand Duke's study.
In the study, the Grand Duke and Simle.K sat on one side, Enmle.K leaned his shoulder against the desk, and Gejier.K walked around the room.
After seeing Goethe come in, Gejier.K immediately hit Goethe lightly.
"You tricked Nina into making you a cake again."
"again?"
“Is this your first time?”
"Besides, I didn't lie."
"I assure you that the war will never spread to the North."
Goethe swore.
Gejiel K was stunned.
Simle.K and Enmle.K's faces turned serious.
In the minds of the three men, since they were going to get involved in the internal strife of the Tesin royal family, fighting was inevitable. If the war broke out again, given the style of Gerald Modeus George and Ronald Modeus George, the war would definitely spread to the north.
What is this?
The third son of the Ke family was thinking.
The Grand Duke was much more straightforward and asked directly.
"Goethe, what are you going to do?"
"Of course I agreed to the 'Secret Keeper'. After all, I am also an apprentice secret keeper and I cannot break my promise. But I cannot represent the entire North. I only represent myself."
"Of course my uncle is willing to support me."
"But Enmle.K and Gjir.K had other ideas."
"You know, Gerald Modeus George and Ronald Modeus George are still fighting among themselves. It really makes me uneasy to let them fight among themselves in peace. So, Enmlai, your shadow should take action and demand high rewards from both parties to assassinate their top leaders. This is Enmlai's personal behavior to oppose me, and it has nothing to do with the North."
Goethe said.
"What about me?"
"Which of those two am I on?"
Gjir.K asked.
"you?"
"Pick one or two of Faber, Rudes, Yatuk, and Lidar?"
Goethe said.
"Other countries?"
Everyone in the study was stunned.
"Of course we have to drag the surrounding countries into this. Only by dragging them all into this can the North be truly safe. Moreover, it will also allow my uncle to contact those who are dealing with 'them' and make it more covert."
"We don't ask 'they' to never know, we just ask 'they' to know later."
“As for those countries?”
"Faced with Tesin's territory, wealth, and resources, you should be very tempted, right?"
Goethe said seriously.
Compared with the enemies in the open, Goethe was more alert to the "world's black hand" hidden behind the scenes.
"What about me?"
Simle.K asked.
"Brother, as the representative of the North, you will naturally issue a statement that 'the North will always remain neutral on the issue of the internal strife within the Tesin royal family.'"
Goethe emphasized the words 'The North remained forever neutral in the internal strife of the royal family of Tesin.'
Simlek nodded and immediately understood the meaning of Goethe's words.
Due to internal strife within the royal family of Tess, the North did not participate.
But if it is an "foreign invasion", then it is time for the North to take action.
Just one more thing.
"Goethe, you have just promised the 'Secret Keeper'. They will definitely request troops to help immediately. Will it be too late?"
"Besides, Enmlai and Gejier will not object to you. Everyone knows the traditions of the Ke family."
Simlek still had some doubts.
"Of course there's still time."
"Don't forget our previous cooperation with the 'Tulip Family'!"
"I will soon be the supporting actor to the tragic and hard-working heroine. How can I, who has suffered emotional setbacks, lead the troops to fight? I must pursue my own 'love'!"
"That makes sense, doesn't it?"
Goethe said, looking at everyone.
Everyone nodded.
"Then Enmle.K and Gejier.K were not happy with me losing the 'territory' to Margarida Mag, but they just wanted to take the Svetla Territory back from the 'Tulip Family', but they also took my feelings into consideration, so they privately objected to sending troops to help. Doesn't this make sense ?"
Goethe continued to ask.
Everyone nodded again.
"Under such reasonable circumstances, a series of coincidences occurred, so that the failure to provide timely assistance to the 'Secret Keeper' also became reasonable, didn't it?"
"Well, that makes sense."
"But, Goethe, you really have a dirty heart."
"Are you really going to take advantage of this and deny your responsibility?"
Enmle.K sighed.
"How is that possible?"
"How can you slander someone out of thin air?"
"I am just a young man who was hurt by love and in trouble without knowing it. How could I know so much about the right and wrong of the secular world? I was also surprised and blame myself for the terrible consequences I caused."
"So, I will definitely go to Bod, the capital of Tesin—"
"After I woke up!"
Goethe pretended to look sad.
“It’s a bit fake.”
Gjir.K commented.
"It's good as long as someone believes it."
Goethe answered with a smile, then he turned around, looked at the Grand Duke, and asked very seriously:
"Uncle, is the 'Secret Keeper' really a monolith?"