I am the one running the game

Chapter 904 I know the empire is difficult, but the empire should not be difficult first
"Grand Duke Lanton, take a look and see if this is the six-sided magic mirror you need."

Bri visited the Duchy of Lanton again, and as usual, he was received by Lu Xingshi.

After arriving, Bri didn't say anything polite. The first thing he said when he saw Lu Xingshi was to ask his men to bring up the six magic mirrors.

"The empire is indeed powerful, and its sincerity is shown so quickly." Lu Xingshi carefully examined the six magic mirrors and nodded, "Yes, they are all real."

It is actually very simple to distinguish the authenticity. He possesses the power of the earth that is a mixture of fighting spirit and magic, so you just need to activate it simply.

If it can be activated, it means it is real, and if it cannot be activated, it is naturally fake.

After getting Lu Xingshi's answer, Bri felt relieved. He was also afraid that there were fakes mixed in.

If the magic mirror is missing, finding it again would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"As long as you are satisfied, Grand Duke, I wonder about the Moon Energy Stone energy technology..." Bri meant that they could then discuss the transaction of purchasing this technology from Lu Xingshi.

Before he could finish his words, Lu Xingshi threw a parchment scroll to Bri.

"Inside, you can ask the steam expert you brought to check it." Lu Xingshi interrupted him.

Brie took the scroll in a hurry, his expression showing three parts confusion, three parts puzzlement and four parts surprise.

He thought that he would have to haggle with Lu Xingshi for at least half a month, and then pay a sufficient price before he could get it.

He never expected that Lu Xingshi would give it to him so readily.

"Thank you, Grand Duke, for your support of the empire." Bri said this sincerely.

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me. I've given you the technology first, but it doesn't mean there will be no subsequent rewards." How could Lu Xingshi give it for free?

"Then I wonder what you want, Grand Duke Landon? As long as the empire can do it, we will definitely not be stingy." Bri did not make an unlimited guarantee, but only gave Lu Xingshi what the empire could do, and it must not affect the empire.

"I have finished reading the books that were shipped from the imperial capital." Lu Xingshi laid the groundwork for a moment before saying, "I want the empire to help me capture the immortal dragon."

"I'm afraid that won't work." Brie hesitated and said, "According to the front-line report, the Empire's defense line has been moved back several times in the battlefield of the Dragon Mountains."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the Empire may be forced to withdraw from the Dragon Mountain Range battlefield in half a month at most."

To put it mildly, the fact is that they were defeated and had to give up the territory in the Dragon Mountains that was originally occupied by the Orei Empire.

"Even if the defense line has not been moved back, the Immortal Dragon has not been seen for many years. Perhaps it is in another area of ​​the Dragon Mountain Range."

"Why don't you change your request, Grand Duke Lanton?" Bri was almost making it clear that it was impossible.

The so-called other areas refer to the territories of other empires. One or two of the Orei empires can still be negotiated with, but unfortunately there are too many to negotiate with.

Lu Xingshi was very straightforward this time, so the empire would not restrict him, and he would agree to all his requests for money, food, and women.

However, Lu Xingshi did not answer immediately, but tapped the table with his index finger.

It took a long time before he spoke.

"Mr. Bri, you also know that the breathing method of my Landon family is called 'Earth Element Breathing Method', and it has an inseparable connection with the Earth God System." This is pure bullshit. It's just a name. What kind of connection can it have? It's just an excuse to flatter himself.

"The Dragon Mountain Range was once the kingdom of the God of Earth and Life, and the Immortal Dragon is the embodiment of his divinity."

"I don't really care about power. I want to follow in the footsteps of my ancestors."

"So my conditions will not change. After all, you should know how precious the Moon Energy Stone energy technology is." Lu Xingshi said bluntly.

For Lu Xingshi, the policies and resources that could help the Principality of Lanton take a step forward are far less important than the power that could make him stronger.

"But the Empire really cannot meet your request, Grand Duke Lanton." Brie said with a bitter face.

No wonder he gave it so readily, it turned out he was waiting for him here.

"You are making it difficult for me, but I can't do it."

"We suggest you change your request." Bri really had no other choice.

Lu Xingshi stroked his chin and said with a smile: "It's not that there is no solution."

"As long as the Empire's defenses cover the entire Dragon Mountains, I can focus on tracking down the traces of the God of Earth and Life."

"By then, whether it's the Dragon Mountain Range or the Immortal Dragon, the Empire will definitely be able to help me."

Bri understood what Lu Xingshi meant in an instant.

The only thought was to lead the army into battle and conquer the entire Dragon Mountain Range.

Although Brie had never seen how good Lu Xingshi was at fighting, he knew that he had used a force of 10,000 Moonlight Werewolves to capture alive the Imperial Beast Gato and most of the 50,000 steam soldiers. The rest were naturally dead.

Therefore, in terms of strength, there is no doubt.

Otherwise, why would the Empire include Grand Duke Lu Xingshi of Landon in the list of candidates for appointment?

"Grand Duke Lanton, I understand your thoughts, but your identity and status are quite sensitive among the high-ranking officials of the empire."

"I don't have enough ability to convince the top management," Bri said truthfully.

"The Moon Energy Stone energy technology is not up to standard?" Lu Xingshi asked back with a smile.

"You are qualified, but the imperial high-ranking officials do not trust you." What Bri said was also what the imperial high-ranking officials thought. Let Lu Xingshi lead a 10,000-man Moonlight Werewolf Army to cross most of the empire? If they turned halfway and attacked the imperial capital, it is easy to imagine what would happen.

At that time, Cato and his 50,000 steam soldiers were unable to stop Lu Xingshi. The empire's internal military strength was indeed more than 50,000, but it was too dispersed.

Taking the imperial capital as an example, there are only 30,000 steam soldiers in total.

The probability of Lu Xingshi coming and occupying the imperial capital is quite high.

"I have shown my sincerity. My goal from the beginning to the end has been the Dragon Mountain Range." Lu Xingshi was also troubled by this problem.

"Based on your behavior, I believe in your loyalty, Grand Duke Lanton." Bri nodded in agreement: "But I can't convince the high-ranking officials of the empire."

And then it got stuck here.

He scratched his head and said, "How about this, you take the energy technology back and tell the top management about my request."

"If they agree, the rest will be easy."

"If you don't agree... this energy technology will be given to the empire." When Lu Xingshi said this, his tone became cold.

Now it was Bree's turn to panic.

It was originally an independent principality, and Lu Xingshi only obeyed orders and not declarations. If he had any demands, it meant that he could still bind the other party with interests.

But if there are no more requirements, it means that you will be completely unrestrained from now on.

There is already a problem with the Dragon Mountains in the south. If there is another problem with the Principality of Lanton in the Permafrost Mountains in the north, the Orei Empire will be in real danger.

From this, it can be seen that Lu Xingshi really wants to go to the Dragon Mountains, and he is very decisive.

His attitude indirectly indicated that either the empire would invite him over, or he would go over on his own.

"After all, the empire was prepared to support Flanders, the former Viscount Lanton, to replace me." Lu Xingshi gave another reason. It was not that I was disloyal, but that the empire was unjust first.

"But Flanders will be hanged today," Bree said hurriedly.

"Oh, the Imperial Arbitration Court accepted his complaint, which means that the Empire recognized the legality of his actions."

"And up to now, the final judgment has not come out."

"On behalf of the Empire, I am hesitating whether I am the Grand Duke of Lanton or Flanders is the Grand Duke of Lanton."

"Since the Empire does not recognize my legitimacy and legality..."

Having said that, Lu Xingshi chuckled but did not continue.

But Buri could understand what Lu Xingshi meant. If you don't agree, then what he will do next is not to rebel, but to restore his country.

This made cold sweat break out on Buri's forehead. He didn't expect that Lu Xingshi would be so tough and was going to break with the empire right from the start.

If the Principality of Lanton really secedes, the blow to the empire will be no less than the loss of the Southern Dragon Mountains.

"I will explain the pros and cons of this matter to the Empire and do my best to get your request fulfilled." Bri had no other choice this time.

All I can say is that he tried his best, there's nothing we can do.

To be honest, this was the first time he met someone like Lu Xingshi, who was so reckless as to disregard power for the sake of strength.

"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Bri." Lu Xingshi handed him a towel.

Bri wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "It's all for the development of the empire. Why bother talking about it?"

"But I don't understand, is it really worth it for the Grand Duke to do this?"

The mainstream nowadays is extraordinary soldiers. People like Lu Xingshi who pursue individual strength are more like freaks.

In particular, Lu Xingshi is suspected to have fighting spirit and is a true great knight.

"Of course it's worth it. What do you think the Principality of Lanton relies on?" Lu Xingshi asked.

"People, taxes, management..." Bri said the first time.

"No, it depends on my powerful strength." Lu Xingshi rejected the other party's words.

He relies on his individual strength to pull the power, and then the power grows and feeds back to him.

"This...your idea is really unique." Bri didn't know what to say and could only describe it as unique.

After learning about Lu Xingshi's true thoughts, Bri finally realized why Lu Xingshi had to lead his troops to the Dragon Mountains, because he was pursuing more powerful strength.

A normal knight can no longer make any progress after condensing the seed of life. Lu Xingshi gritted his teeth and became a great knight. If he wanted to become stronger, he certainly couldn't do it on his own, so he could only rely on the gods.

In the permafrost mountains of the Principality of Lanton, the winter wolf is the divinity of the god of winter and ice and snow, and does not conform to the Lanton family's "Earth Element Breathing Method".

The immortal dragon of the Dragon Mountains is the god of earth and life, and the breathing method and the name of the deity sound very consistent.

So it is normal for Lu Xingshi to have such thoughts.

(End of this chapter)