Volume 2: Empire Chapter 40 People Outside the Game
"Your Highness, your evaluation of me is a bit exaggerated!"
"No, I don't think it's exaggerated. If everything you have now is not important in your eyes, destroying the empire is just a thought for you. The Second Prince was half pretending when he came to see me, and the other half was real.
The feeling you give me... is like standing outside the chess game of this world, and being able to see things that we chess pieces on the board cannot see.
There is absolutely no confusion or hesitation that one should have in such a situation! "
In order to get rid of Meteorite, Agatha never stopped studying him. As more and more information came from Raging Waves City, Meteorite's rise in Raging Waves City became clearer and clearer.
And the more she learned about the meteorite, the more in awe Agatha had of him.
If he was not a prophet, then he was an unprecedented strategist. Everyone's actions were under his control, and they followed the path he set to the set position. Even if someone wanted to break free, they could not escape the fate arranged by the meteorite.
He did not break the original rules of Raging Waves City, but instead used those rules to implement his own dictatorship.
If that were all, Agatha would not have given such a high evaluation to Meteorite.
Meteorite's abilities are not limited to intrigue and fighting, his governance of Raging Waves City is even more astonishing.
According to common sense, a city that experiences such a radical change in power will definitely experience a period of decline. However, this situation did not occur in Nutao City. The economic situation of Nutao City only experienced a very brief shock before it quickly soared.
The reason why this happened was because Meteorite had made sufficient preparations before seizing power.
When he took over the Secret Affairs Bureau of Cape District in Nutao City, he vigorously organized and promoted the Technical College to train low-level technical workers in a short time. After gaining a certain amount of power , he used his power to solve work problems for technical workers. He even took the initiative to help technical workers negotiate salaries and benefits with factory owners.
Now, Yanyang Technical School has covered the entire Nutao City, and has opened two advanced technical colleges to train senior technicians. Yanyang Technical School has become a bridge between the lower-class people in the city and factory owners, saving the factory owners the trouble of training qualified workers themselves, and the lower-class unemployed have a way to make a living.
The reduction in the number of unemployed people has made the public security situation in the entire Nutao City very good. Even the famous Cape District has seen a good situation of no homicides for three consecutive days. Good public security and superior geographical location have given Nutao City an excellent investment environment.
There is an industrial system, skilled workers, a large market facing the entire Golden Shield Empire , and preferential policies for foreign investment... Basically, as long as you bring money, you can quickly open a factory in Nutao City and make money.
In addition, Meteorite forcibly promoted the ten-hour work system and Sunday rest system in Nutao City, and opened a labor dispute arbitration office in the city government hall to ensure the rest time and deserved compensation of grassroots workers.
To outsiders, this was like drawing blood from the factory owners with a knife. However, Meteorite relied on the killing power he showed when he seized power to fully promote this policy in Nutao City.
Then the factory owners found that they did not lose much. After a while, they found that the sales of the products produced by their factories increased greatly. Many people found it incredible, and Agatha also found it incredible when she saw this phenomenon.
The sinking of wealth has not reduced the wealth of the upper class, but has increased it. For the entire city, the increase in consumption power represents the improvement of the city's prosperity. After the upgrade of the city's infrastructure, for the world's rich, Raging Waves City is simply a comfortable residence that shows off their status.
For talented people, the open and rapidly developing Nutao City is the place where they can realize their dreams.
The imperial court was not only a struggle for power, more and more ministers and officials began to discuss how to learn from the model of Raging Waves City. When Emperor Augustine publicly talked about Meteor and Raging Waves City, he was full of praise.
But these are not all of Meteorite's abilities.
He used a method more fantastic than magic to build the world's first all-metal battleship for actual combat. The Raging Waves City Fleet and the Cape District Anti-Smuggling Fleet became the world's first fleets equipped with all-metal battleships.
The maritime strength of Nutao City has left its competitors far behind, making this sea area the safest waterway in the world.
He established a very harmonious relationship with the World Bank and persuaded the World Bank to make a comprehensive investment in Raging Waves City.
He even has the energy to reach out to neighboring countries. The Republic of Rio is losing its maritime competitiveness with the Golden Shield Empire, and it is unknown .
And the unbreakable bond between him and the elf Qingkong.
If such a person is loyal to the empire, the empire will be invincible.
If he had other intentions, the empire would most likely become a pitiful toy.
Who is he?
What does he want to do?
Agatha hoped for answers.
Inside the garden's barrier, neither of them spoke. They slowly sipped their tea as if they were enjoying the sunshine, flowers, and the exquisite sculptures.
After an unknown amount of time, Luke put down his teacup and said to Agatha, "You are right. I am an outsider, so I can see things that you cannot see. As for my purpose... my goal is different at each stage.
In Raging Storm City, I just want a safe little nest.
Now, I want to see how the empire's chess game will eventually turn out.
Who can dominate the world?
Who can sweep the world?
Who can expand the territory?
Who will take the throne?
Or... it will fall apart, and all the people will be killed. Those who were once glorious will be beheaded one by one!"
Luke gave his answer, and every word he said made Agatha shudder. Those were the reasons why she was hesitant in the face of an unknown future, but for him, they were just different endings.
At this moment, Agatha suddenly felt that what she had pursued in her life was so insignificant. The rise and fall or death of a huge empire was really nothing to this world...
Agatha took a long breath.
“Thank you for sharing. No matter what happens in the future, we are all participants and creators.
As the princess of the empire, I have my unshirkable responsibilities. Once I have fulfilled my responsibilities, I will no longer worry about the future direction of the empire.
This is an era full of unknowns, an era that allows everyone to shine.
Thank you, Meteorite!"
"You're welcome. I just wanted to let you know where I stand. You looked like you were going to kill me right now."
Agatha, who was seen through, said embarrassedly: "I have always wanted to kill you, but I can't bear the consequences of killing you. Now let's talk about the second prince..."
Luke and Sinclair's visit made Alec feel the crisis. Facing the eldest prince who was going to win, Alec chose to join forces with Agatha. If Agatha could still control the meteorite, Alec would be able to stabilize the situation with this strong support.
But Agatha did not give Alec a clear answer.
After Agatha finished describing her meeting with the second prince, Luke asked, "Do you want to inherit this empire and sit on the throne?"
Agatha showed no great emotion, as if she knew she would have to face this problem eventually.
"Before you came to the imperial capital, I had never thought about this problem. Because I am a woman, the obstacles are not only my father, but also the nobles, generals of the army, and ministers of the court.
They are all men, would they bow down to a woman?
But my father's vigilance towards me made me start thinking about this question, but I still had no answer... until I heard what you just said.
I will enjoy the process, do what I should do, and see who will win the throne or be pushed to the guillotine. "
At this moment, Agatha swept away the gloom and murderous intent hidden in her when they first met, and exuded the heroism and determination to leave her mark in this era.
As she just said: This is an era where everyone can shine.
Don’t worry about success or failure, just enjoy the process.
Luke saw Agatha a few years later. This was what Agatha looked like when the empire collapsed and she was fighting with all parties in Saint Lun City.
That charm has attracted countless players, who have thrown themselves into her story and fought for the twilight empire.
Luke said: "It seems that you know how to reply to the Second Prince."
Agatha replied: "I have never intervened in their brothers' fights. If you don't intend to intervene, I will reply to him truthfully.
Maintaining the safety of the empire is what I should do."
"I had no intention of intervening in the fight between your two brothers, but..." Luke paused here, and after arousing Agatha's curiosity, he said, "Faniya is the mastermind behind the attack on Princess Dale."
Agatha's face changed drastically: "How could Fania do that to Dale? Do you have any evidence?"
"There is no evidence, but my probing of Fania and his response made me certain it was him."
Agatha asked, "Faniya sent Sinclair to you because of your temptation to him? What did you do specifically?"
In response to Agatha’s questioning, Luke replied: “I am outside the chess game of this world and can see things that the pieces on the board cannot see.
The death of suspect Sam was my test of Fania, and then I did something to force him to respond, he knew I knew it was him…"
"He knows?"
"I know that none of this will convince you. I plan to blame the attack on Princess Dale on the Abyss Temple, and then invite Fania to send people to help eliminate the Abyss Mages in the Imperial Capital.
This is a good opportunity for him to get out of trouble. It can not only close the case of Princess Dale's attack, but also use the Abyss Mage to silence the assassins."
Agatha asked, "Are you sure Fania will use those assassins? Perhaps those assassins have already been killed."
Luke smiled and said, "The reason why the Secret Service has not found any clues about the assassins who attacked Princess Dale after searching for so long is because they all lived in the military camp.
The eldest prince controls a city garrison through the Joxuer family. All the death warriors he trained in the north are in this garrison. That is why he knows that Princess Dale can quickly organize an attack after leaving the palace.
Because these assassins were all soldiers, it was impossible for the eldest prince to kill them on a large scale, so if he wanted to eliminate the trouble in the future, the best way was to kill with a borrowed knife.
I invite him to destroy the Abyss Temple, and he will definitely send out these assassins... At that time, let Princess Dai'er hide aside and identify them."
Agatha nodded as Luke described the plan.
Now she basically believed Meteorite's accusation against the eldest prince. The city guards, palace guards, and royal knights were the three main guarding forces of Saint Lun City. Because of his deceased wife, the eldest prince had a great influence in the military, and a part of the city guards was under his direct command.
The military didn't like the Secret Service, so the city guards were a blank area for investigation. If the assassins were hiding in the army, it would be difficult for the spies to find them.
Now that Meteorite has made this case a national event, keeping these assassins in his hands is like a bomb that can explode at any time. The eldest prince cannot let a large number of soldiers disappear for no reason, so using the "hands" of the Abyss Temple to silence them is a way to eliminate future troubles.
At that time, we only need to find someone who has met these assassins and secretly identify them. The face can be covered, and some physical and magical characteristics can be used as evidence...
It was only then that Agatha noticed a name.
"Did you just mention Princess Dale?"
Luke said, "Princess Dale once mixed in with the retreating assassins for a long time. She should remember some of the assassins' characteristics. If she identifies them, you will definitely believe what I say."
"That's not the point..." Agatha stared at Luke. "Princess Dale has been missing for a long time. How can you be sure that she will be there at that time to identify the princess?"
Luke looked at Agatha and smiled, "Princess Dale is now a student at the Saint Lun City branch of Oulu College. You can call her over anytime when you need her to identify someone."
At this time, Agatha's expression was very complicated, and she wanted to pounce on Luke and strangle him to death.
"You mean... when I was looking for Dai'er all over the city and was so worried that I couldn't eat or sleep, you not only found Dai'er, but also hid her with Miss Qingkong?"
"right!"
"Don't you think what you did is excessive?"
Luke said casually, “Your Highness, you were the biggest suspect in the attack on Princess Dale at that time, and I don’t know the role played by the eldest prince.
There is no one I can trust, so I can only leave Dai'er to Miss Qingkong.
Don't worry... Miss Qingkong locked onto Princess Dale's location the night she escaped, and then I caught her. I personally protected her and handed her over to Miss Qingkong safely.
Princess Dale was not hurt at all and had a lot of fun.”
"You said Dale ran away?" Agatha now had the urge to strangle Dale to death again.
"You should ask her about the specific situation. But for the time being, let her stay with Miss Qingkong.
Once all the damned people are dead, the eldest prince will not do anything to her again."
Agatha listened to Luke's words thoughtfully.
In the current situation, the eldest prince cannot be moved because of Princess Dai'er's incident. But whether to avenge Dai'er or not depends on his attitude.
