They don't want me to try anymore.

【Spirit: 87】

【Magic Power: 85】

【Charm: 60】

Sigh, I'm really just 3 points away from being fully alert... No, I'll hold back and wait until next time.

After summarizing the rewards, Li glanced at Luvia, who was still asleep, and pondered the biggest gain from this simulation—not attributes, not traits, but intelligence.

Firstly, from the perspective of the original purpose, it is feasible to use internal conflicts to influence imperial decisions, but this requires great caution, and the effect may not be very good.

The reason is simple: the empire is too complicated and the waters run too deep.

The events in the central prison, and the final fireball, demonstrate that behind the various factions of the empire, there is actually a power struggle at the level of gods.

Well, putting everything else aside, neither the Goddess of Order nor the Goddess of Night can escape.

A struggle of this magnitude is unlikely to be influenced by a few newspapers alone—to put it bluntly, Richard now doubts that even Norton I could have absolute authority.

And if anyone is seen as an obstacle by these behind-the-scenes manipulators, they will personally step in and eliminate them.

Richard suspects that the final fireball appears because the god behind the blue glove tried to cause trouble for him but failed, lost patience, and realized he knew too much, so he decided to kill him to silence him.

As for killing Luvia as well... it's very likely that Luvia's impulsive behavior before and after led them to believe that Luvia had also become an uncontrollable obstacle, and they wanted to take the opportunity to end it all.

Richard rubbed his temples.

He felt more and more that saving his hometown was a long and arduous task.

Damn, how is it so difficult to save a country with 500,000 people!

Working hard is too tiring, maybe I should just vote for Alice instead.

After making self-deprecating jokes for a while, he cheered up and came to a few conclusions.

First, the plan to disrupt the empire's internal affairs is still feasible.

However, he can only play a supporting role, not be a main force. Based on simulation experience, as long as he stays behind the conservatives and cheers them on, the risk is not significant.

As for whether it's completely risk-free... well, that's impossible.

So as long as the benefits outweigh the risks, you can give it a try.

Second, he needs to visit the Central Prison a few more times in the simulation, or go to the North in the simulation, to complete the mysterious voice's request and extract as much information as possible—in reality, he definitely can't do that.

As for the remaining details...

"Mmm!"

Richard was unaware that he had been thinking for more than half an hour, while Luvia had slowly woken up.

After resting, the female swordswoman was noticeably more alert.

Then she opened her eyes and found herself lying in Richard's bed...

"...What did I do?"

Richard waved his hand: "It's alright, nothing."

Luvia's eyes widened, her face burning, then she gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and said, "I... I'll take responsibility."

"Ah, no..."

"Even if there are ten children..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Richard quickly explained that nothing had happened.

Then Luvia's face turned even redder.

Someone who didn't know better might think it was nuclear fusion.

...Who told her to always be so careful around Richard, afraid of scaring him away to Vanderbilt again? Who would have thought that she would be so blinded by her memories that she would do something so outrageous.

Although these were indeed things she wanted to do, it still ended up being...

Oh no, oh no, oh no! Now I'm going to be seen as a weirdo for good!

She didn't dare explain that she was acting this way because she had received simulated memories...

Is Richard already planning to run away?

"I... I was just chasing a succubus who had blended into the crowd. I accidentally fell under an illusion and lost my composure. Please don't take it seriously."

Luvia quickly straightened her clothes, forced out an explanation, and walked back to the window.

"I'm going to continue chasing the succubus. You'd better forget about what happened earlier. Oh, by the way, I found a new sword technique. It's very powerful and perfect for you. Don't be late for training tomorrow!"

After saying that, he disappeared out the window.

Richard raised an eyebrow.

Could the excuse be any more perfunctory?

However, considering that the other party had also gone through the simulation, Richard couldn't really complain.

The girl is really a good person...

The thought that the other person was a real person in the simulation and had helped him so much made Richard feel ashamed and he wanted to make amends in some way...

boom!

At that moment, the doors to the master bedroom and the maid's bedroom were forcibly kicked open.

Katyusha slammed down a door panel larger than herself with one hand and hurriedly asked Richard, "Your Highness, what happened? Who broke in...?"

Halfway through her sentence, her delicate nose twitched slightly, and her eyes sharpened.

"Has a woman been here?"

Cough, your nose is quite sensitive.

Richard scratched his head awkwardly, his gaze drifting through the wide-open doorway to an unexpected view of Katyusha's bedroom.

The space is not small (partly because Saint Goethe is very wealthy), but it is a bit messy, which is quite different from the outside.

Of course, this mess doesn't mean you can see underwear, shoes, or socks... Specifically, there are cleaning tools in the corner, three sets of shields of different sizes under the bed, training barbells and sandbags piled up next to the table, and several history books borrowed from the St. Goethe Library on the table, half-open, with two pages of notes next to them.

It's clear that the little girl is working very hard.

Richard thought about it carefully and realized that he hadn't had much entertainment since arriving at St. Goethe, and even his maid had been working very hard...

As he pondered, he caught a glimpse of the calendar on the wall and suddenly had an idea.

"Your Highness, who is it? Is it an assassin...?"

"We're friends, don't worry, we're all safe. By the way, I wanted to discuss something with you..."

"Huh? Shopping?"

“That’s right, let’s have a good rest for a day! Not just the two of us, but also Zoe and Luvia. Come to think of it, we haven’t really had much fun in Idariel.”

Yes, that was Richard's idea—to take the girls out for a day of fun.

This is certainly not a substantial compensation, but it can certainly improve one's mood after the simulation, right?

Moreover, he didn't just casually mention going shopping.

The sanitation and streetscapes of most cities in this era were rather mediocre, but Idaril was a definite exception. This wasn't just a compliment to the magnificent, spectacular architecture, but also to the ordinary neighborhoods frequented by the middle class—where the prototypes of future commercial streets were already emerging.

Especially recently, the Summer Solstice Festival in the Empire is just around the corner. Although this festival is not as grand as the Resurrection Festival, it still makes the streets lively and bustling.

Yes, it's definitely worth taking a good look around.

Faced with Richard's sudden enthusiasm, Katyusha, who always had a poker face, blinked, and a hint of expectation appeared deep in her pupils.

"Okay, I'll go right away..."

"Wait, please change my pillowcase first, this one is all wet."

"As you command, Your Highness."

The invitation was sent out quickly.

The other two women naturally wouldn't refuse. Luvia, in particular, breathed a huge sigh of relief after realizing she wasn't being kept at arm's length.

So, three days later, on the afternoon of the Summer Solstice.

The group met at the western starting point of the Avenue of Kings of Idaril, beneath a statue of an ancient hero.

Because they all started from the school, Richard, Katyusha, and Zoe arrived together.

Despite all three of them wearing only the most ordinary clothes, their striking good looks still attracted a lot of attention.

Just as Richard was about to suggest they rest at a nearby café, he saw Luvia slowly approaching, and then...

I was momentarily lost in thought.

Today, Luvia wore a patterned lining over a beige long trench coat, which was stretched taut by her majestic breasts. She wore a pale yellow short skirt that accentuated her slender waist, and her long, shapely legs were encased in alluring black stockings, while her fair, pink feet were discreetly hidden in a pair of deerskin boots.

To avoid being recognized by a large crowd, she used magic to temporarily dye her hair platinum blonde, shaped her eyebrows, and secretly applied lipstick, making her already sexy lips even more rosy and glossy.

From a distance, coupled with her usual aloof expression, she exudes a strong mature and sophisticated aura.

She's very beautiful, and the contrast with her past appearance in nun's habit or full of armor makes her even more beautiful.

Come closer.