I am the one running the game

Chapter 897 You want the Moon Energy Technology? No problem, I'll give it to you when I'm eliminated.
Lu Xingshi watched the financial officer leading the staff in counting the gold coins, while the housekeeper was registering the books in the warehouse.

The chief guard is responsible for arranging for the empire's technical personnel, protection personnel and other relevant personnel to stay.

The empire's compensation is divided into three parts: funds, personal needs and technical support.

Funding and technical support are what the Principality of Lanton needs, while the books and treasures stored in the warehouse are what Lu Xingshi needs personally.

In fact, he wants supplies and population, but the Orei Empire is not stupid. How could they give you these two things? Either gold coins or silver coins. They would be happier if you want copper coins.

In the end, Lu Xingshi had no choice but to choose gold coins.

In this regard, the Empire was still very generous. Adding the captured steam soldiers and Cato's related expenses, the amount he asked for was nearly doubled.

Lu Xingshi then handed over the Moonlight Werewolf technology, but the experts from the Empire discovered that the key core, the Moon Energy Stone, was missing.

The cultivation technology is complete, but they lack the energy technology, which means that even if they can manufacture it, they cannot start it.

"Grand Duke Landon, it seems that you have broken your promise." Bri stared at Lu Xingshi.

"How did I break my promise?" Lu Xingshi said with a chuckle.

"The training method for Moonlight Werewolves you gave is incomplete." Bri did not be tactful with Lu Xingshi.

"No, what I gave is very complete. The moon energy stone that is missing in the technology is not included in the training method." Lu Xingshi said lightly.

"The core technology of the Principality of Lanton has never been the Moonlight Werewolf, but the Moon Energy Stone." Lu Xingshi said, and clapped his hands. A servant brought something similar to a flashlight, and Lu Xingshi turned it on with a click.

"Moon Energy Stone is an energy technology, similar to a steam engine."

"It has penetrated every corner of our principality. We need it for cooking during the day and for lighting at night."

"Mr. Bri, if you and I switch places and give me the method of training steam soldiers, will you also give me the steam engine?" Lu Xingshi said this half-truthfully.

The most fake things are the core technology and the deep penetration into the principality. Lu Xingshi is trying to find out how to sell them at a good price.

After hearing what Lu Xingshi said, Buri was indeed speechless.

"And what we traded from the beginning was the training technology of Moonlight Werewolves, not the energy technology of Moon Energy Stone."

"With the reward from the empire, this is not enough," Lu Xingshi continued.

The current situation is that Bree is in a dilemma. He did not expect that the Moonlight Werewolf was not cultivated with magical tools, but was created through something similar to alchemy.

This is a qualitative change for the empire.

Once there is a problem with the empire's magical weapon, the steam engine, the entire empire will also have problems.

But for alchemy like Lu Xingshi's, as long as the knowledge is still there, there is no need to worry about not being able to create it.

It can free the empire from the constraints of the magical device, the steam engine.

Lu Xingshi also saw this, so he dared to split it blatantly.

"Grand Duke Lanton, we can discuss it. We can discuss it." Cato interrupted to smooth things over.

"It's not a big problem to present it to the empire. After all, my loyalty to the empire is real." As soon as Lu Xingshi said this, Cato and Bri felt relieved.

Judging from Lu Xingshi's tone, they certainly knew what he wanted.

It's nothing more than adding money.

"It just requires a little time and a little help from the empire. After you help me, the empire can give you a small reward. That would be the best." Lu Xingshi used three small as an interjection.

However, Cato and Brie didn't think that Lu Xingshi's three little ones could really play any role.

They were well aware of Lu Xingshi's greed.

However, they knew from Lu Xingshi's words that Lu Xingshi needed time and the help of the empire. Once completed, he would sell the Moon Energy Stone technology to the empire.

"I wonder what kind of help Grand Duke Lanton needs?" Bri asked.

As for time and transactions? This is not the point. What the empire can accomplish, Lu Xingshi cannot.

"You've heard of the magic mirror of the seven deadly sins, right?" Lu Xingshi said slowly.

Cato and Bree both shook their heads. How would they know about the magic mirror of the seven deadly sins? They were not wizards, and the mirror was certainly not something famous.

After the witch hunt, not only did the wizards disappear, but all kinds of witchcraft weapons also disappeared. And because they were actively covered up, they naturally left no trace.

If it were a noble with a rich family background, perhaps it would still be in the family records.

But Cato was a commoner who came to power, and Brie was a branch of the royal family that was so remote that no one knew where it was. After they came to power, they did not pay much attention to matters in this regard, so naturally they did not know.

"I have a magic mirror of lust in my hand, and I need the Empire to help me find the remaining six magic mirrors."

"When the Empire finds it, we can discuss when to present the Moon Energy Stone technology to the Empire." Lu Xingshi made a request.

What they are talking about is definitely not a tribute, but a transaction. It is impossible for Lu Xingshi to give it away for free.

Even though he wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible, he couldn't be too hasty.

He originally thought of letting his own people go to get it, but he soon discovered a problem, that is, he might not be able to get it. The Principality of Lanton was already at the bottom, and if he wanted to get the remaining six magic mirrors, he could only watch helplessly for a short time unless he went there himself.

Since the Empire is so anxious to get the Moon Energy Stone, just let them bring it to us.

"It's been too long, and the empire doesn't even know where the six-sided magic mirror is." Cato said.

If the empire knew about it, they would have taken it long ago. How could they let it be left out there?

Therefore, the empire needs to spend a lot of manpower, material resources and time to get the remaining six mirrors of the Seven Deadly Sins Magic Mirror mentioned by Lu Xingshi.

This is definitely an unbearable time for the empire.

"This is a coincidence. I know where it is. I just need the Empire to help me get it." Lu Xingshi had already expected the other party to say this.

He doesn't need to ask the Empire to find it, he just needs to take it back.

"Yes, as the Grand Duke of Lanton of the Empire, the Empire will definitely help you." Bri agreed without hesitation.

Now that we have a target, it will be easy. Even if it is in the enemy's treasury, as long as the Aore Empire is willing to pay the price, it will not be a big problem to take away the magic mirror that Lu Xingshi needs.

"That's great." He was also happy. He could only say that it was good to lean on a big tree for shade. As long as he had enough military force and value in his hands, he would be able to use the empire to profit for himself.

"Then I wonder, Grand Duke Landon, what reward do you plan to get in exchange for your Moon Energy Stone energy technology?" Cato asked tentatively. He wanted to know in advance what Lu Xingshi wanted.

Lu Xingshi said slowly: "There is no rush for rewards. I am not a greedy person."

"When the Empire gathers the magic mirror I need, it won't be too late for us to talk again."

As for the empire seizing the magic mirror and not giving it to Lu Xingshi? Lu Xingshi was not worried at all.

At worst I can just give it to them. Do you really think this set of magic mirrors is some good thing?

It would be valuable only if it fell into the hands of Lu Xingshi, but it might not be valuable if it fell into the hands of the empire. Moreover, even if they researched something, without the magic mirror of lust in Lu Xingshi's hand, they would not be able to fully exert its power.

There is not much difference in essence between having one less magic mirror and having six less magic mirrors. The only difference is that the six-sided magic mirror can have more functions.

At worst, both sides will be injured. Lu Xingshi does not have to study the magic mirror of the seven deadly sins. He now has relevant information about the Earth God System, so his target is naturally the Earth God System.

Therefore, even if the magic mirror could not be assembled, it would not have a big impact on Lu Xingshi.

After hearing what Lu Xingshi said, Gato and Bri did not continue to ask questions, but instead changed the topic and chatted about family matters.

In response to this, Lu Xingshi just joined in the chat, since he had nothing to do anyway.

But soon he discovered a strange figure.

"I remember there is no such person in my castle? Did you bring her here?" Lu Xingshi asked, pointing at a woman who was dressed simply but her clothes were obviously expensive.

"You don't know?" Brie was a little surprised: "This is Princess Lina, and you are her knight teacher."

Lu Xingshi frowned: "My apprentice? But the problem is that I have already rejected the royal family."

"Why did you send it to her?"

"It's fine to be an apprentice, but what's her attitude? How come she's more like a master than me..."

For a moment, Lu Xingshi didn't know what to say.

Just these words made Gato and Bri look a little embarrassed. They knew what was going on, but they couldn't say it.

"Forget it, General Cato, Mr. Bri, when you return to the imperial capital, take Princess Lina with you."

"It's a bitterly cold place here, and I don't know how to do any knight training. Staying here will just be a waste of time." Lu Xingshi directly sent the other party away.

The two looked at each other, and Brie immediately replied: "Since Grand Duke Lanton has said so, we promise to let Princess Lina return to the imperial capital safely."

They could see what the royal family was thinking. The aristocratic faction wanted to win over Lu Xingshi, so naturally, the steam faction wanted to win him over as well.

And it would be best if we could prevent the aristocrats from trying to win us over.

But now it seems that Lu Xingshi does not like the aristocratic faction very much.

In their eyes, Lu Xingshi was not actually a noble. First of all, he was a wandering knight.

This status is not considered high.

The second thing is behavior. They naturally received the news that Lu Xingshi had dealt with all the nobles in the Principality of Lanton.

This means that Lu Xingshi is simply a natural steampunk.

In addition, I have always been in contact with the Steam Faction, so naturally I have a certain affinity for the Steam Faction camp.

Now that he has rejected Princess Lina who was arranged by the royal family, with this attitude, it can be said that he has already stepped half a foot into the Steam Party.

As for saying that Lu Xingshi is greedy? Who wouldn't be greedy? It's just that everyone is greedy for different things.

Once Lu Xingshi becomes a true steam-faction person, it will definitely be a huge help to the Orei Empire.

(End of this chapter)