Alien world

Chapter 1385 19. Imperial Envoy
“What a nice ship.”

Annan stood in front of the window on the third floor of the City Lord's Mansion, looking at the huge warship that appeared in the port, and couldn't help but admire it.

Compared with him, the surrounding ships were like a group of ants with a leech mixed in, which was incredibly large.

If Liberty City had a warship like this, it would no longer have to worry about the storms in the Obilis Strait.

However, shipbuilding was not a top priority for Liberty City. As for buying a ship from the Empire...Annan did not think he had such a big reputation.

He was very curious, why did the Empire send a warship to Liberty City in such a grand manner?

"…This warship is the Broken Law, one of the ten dreadnoughts, carrying officials from the Imperial Treasury."

When Annan arrived at Olmedo's office, Losey was reporting information.

"Dreadnought?"

"Well, it's the equivalent of a wizard tower on the sea... One dreadnought can destroy a country."

"I do not believe."

Annan has his own opinion: "If the Freeport had not been dug deep, it would have run aground as soon as it entered the bay. How could it be eliminated?"

Olmedo did not argue and said seriously: "The Empire has sent warships to demonstrate in an unusual way without any prior notice. I am worried that they have bad intentions."

You know, before this, officials from the Ministry of Etiquette either took the imperial official ships or were teleported here.

And sailing warships to the doorstep of other territories also represents a provocation - only Annan was too careless to notice it.

"Could it be that Joan's impersonation of the Imperial Princess has been discovered?" Annan pondered.

Olmedo responded: “I don’t think the Treasury Department is responsible for that.”

"That's true...where are they now?"

"Just landed at the port and am on my way to the City Lord's Mansion."

Olmedo thought for a moment and said, "Annan, the empire's intentions are unclear. I will go negotiate with them first."

Annan, who was about to get up, sat back down after hearing this.

"Then leave it to you."

……

Da da da da da——

The moment the heavy leather boots stepped onto the dock, the hustle and bustle of the port solidified, leaving only a uniform muffled sound.

The tourists and workers at the port stopped what they were doing and followed the team of black-armored soldiers, finally their eyes landing on the official in the front row wearing a gray cloak and holding an envoy's staff.

He wears the emblem of the imperial two-headed lion on his chest, indicating his identity.

Facing a crowd of awe and curiosity, they walked out of the port and walked along the street straight to the city lord's mansion.

Olmedo, who was waiting at the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion, glanced at these unfamiliar faces and said politely, "On behalf of Liberty City, I welcome our friends from the Empire who have come from afar."

"Friends? Humph..."

The official snorted but did not refute. He raised his head slightly and said, "I am Youde, Director of the Imperial Finance Department."

"Director Youde, please come in."

Twenty-four black-armored guards remained outside, while Chief Youde and a clerk followed Olmedo to the reception room.

On the other side, Annan stayed in the garden with the princess.

She had been under the tree in the other world for so long, and there was no sign of improvement.

The tree in the other world did not call back her soul. Perhaps the princess liked to stay here just because her instinct made her feel comfortable.

Send the princess to try her luck near the temple fragments?
While Annan was thinking, the maid Abby found him and brought him the news that the negotiations had failed.

The director from the empire coveted the savings bank - it was almost the same as what Annan guessed.

He and Olmedo shared the same idea on this point: it was not impossible to give up some interests to the empire, which would not only strengthen the relationship with the empire, but also be a way of repaying the help of their ancestors.

But unexpectedly, the director general asked Liberty City to transfer all the savings banks within the empire.

"He really said that?"

The maid Abby said carefully: "Well, Master Olmedo seems angry." "I know, I will pass it now... No." Annan changed the topic, "Let them come to see me."

As a lord, Annan's status is obviously higher than that of a secretary - even a secretary of the empire.

But few people dare to put on aristocratic airs in front of imperial officials, because the empire will really accuse you of offending the empire and drag you out of the castle that you think is solid.

Annan did this... Director Youde really had no way to deal with him.

With a unhappy look on his face, Director Youde came to the lounge.

Annan sat on the sofa with his back to the window, the early morning light pouring in from behind him, as if covered in a hazy light.

"Director Youde, please repeat what you said to my deputy city lord."

Annan said lazily, playing with a crystal in his hand, which reflected brilliant colors in the sunlight.

Of course Youde knew what it was and his scalp suddenly went numb.

The Broken Law is indeed powerful, but it is far inferior to the "Seraphim Crystal"...

"Lord Annan, I think you misunderstood. I have no hostility towards you."

Annan's hand stopped: "So you never said you wanted a savings bank?"

"I am just an official, following orders."

"Do you represent the Empire? Or the Emperor?"

"I have the Montreal Golden Family behind me."

Dang clang——

The summoning crystal suddenly rolled out of Annan's hand and fell on the carpet as if it had fallen on Yod's heart.

"Oh, sorry."

Annan lowered his head to pick up the summoning crystal and continued to play with it: "I understand, you can only represent yourself..."

At this time, Youde waved his hand and asked the clerk to go out.

"Prince Igsteffens is very interested in your savings bank. If you are willing to hand over your ownership in the empire... you will gain Prince Igsteffens's recognition."

Annan thought about it and confirmed that this name was not among the people around the ancestor.

It is known that the ancestor stood on the side of the emperor and was the core of the Golden Family. Then this Prince Ig Stephens who suddenly appeared...

"Does this prince want to usurp the throne?"

"Cough cough cough cough..."

The poor director was choked by Annan's treasonous words and started coughing violently, his face getting redder and redder.

Apart from almost choking to death, Yod gained nothing from Annan.

Leaving behind a sentence "You can think about it", Youde left the City Lord's Mansion.

As soon as he left, Annan opened the portal and went to complain to his ancestor.

"understood."

Ou Lin listened expressionlessly, then stood up and walked out of the study.

Her lack of knowledge meant that Prince Ig Stephens was probably acting in private.

It seems that the temptation of the gold bank is indeed great, and even some people within the Montreal Gold Family can't sit still.

Annan waited patiently, during which time the Broken Law remained anchored in the Freeport and did not leave.

The next day, Losey reported that someone had come down from the warship, and it was Annan's old acquaintance - Minister Oley.

"Minister Oley, I'm glad to see you're still going strong."

Minister Oli, who was ordered to come here in times of crisis, said with a cold face: "I am not happy at all to see you jumping around."

Annan didn't care about Minister Oley's attitude: "Where is our Secretary Youde?"

"I was taken back to Montreal Mountain to be punished for contacting you without permission."

(End of this chapter)