The interior of the fortress was decorated in a very modern style, unlike the mainstream rustic style of this planet. It was an authentic modern European style from Earth, which made the two girls feel both uncomfortable and curious.
Unlike the Filo bird carriage of the original protagonist Naofumi Iwatani, Levi possesses far more formidable skills and naturally wouldn't skimp on the details of his life.
This mobile fortress, with its comprehensive facilities and full range of functions, is a great companion for long-distance travel, allowing users to maintain a relatively high standard of living even during long journeys.
Lisia realized that the interior of the fortress was much larger than it appeared from the outside.
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Lisia said, "My lady, this huge thing must have used spatial magic, right? It's incredible that it can expand its internal space to such a huge extent."
Li Wei laughed and said, "It's quite difficult to achieve this level of magic in this world. I'm using a more profound spell, which you can call immortal magic. This is an ability that only immortals can use, a level that ordinary magicians cannot reach."
"Immortals? What are those?" Lisia asked curiously.
Li Wei patiently explained, "Immortals were originally humans or beasts. After gaining wisdom beyond that of mortals, they gradually mastered their own power and destiny, then transcended their limits, completely transcended life and death, and attained great freedom. Such beings can be called immortals."
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Lisia asked, "Then, my lord, are you an immortal now?"
Li Wei shook his head and said, "I am still quite far from being a true immortal."
The abilities Li Wei currently possesses would make him a top-tier character even in a typical cultivation novel. After all, his ability to transform his hand energy into all things would make him virtually invincible against the vast majority of enemies.
To some extent, the "Qi Transformation of All Things" and "Color God Light-like BUG" are the kind of characters that have the word "cheat" written all over their faces.
In the world of anime, Li Wei is a force to be reckoned with. As long as he doesn't encounter a single-universe level or even a multiverse level powerhouse, Li Wei isn't worried about messing things up.
Currently, Li Wei is particularly wary of two worlds: the Dragon Ball series with its inconsistent power levels, and the Yu-Gi-Oh! world where multiverse-level power levels are rampant. Dragon Ball's power levels are already inconsistent enough, while the Yu-Gi-Oh! world, which appears to be just about playing cards, is actually incredibly complex. Even powerful beings capable of creating universes can be overwhelmed, let alone a weakling like him who has barely reached the threshold of destroying planets.
Before he has the strength to deal with such a situation, Li Wei would never joke with his life and fortune. After all, he has such a large harem with three thousand beauties, allowing him to indulge in nightly revelry. Naturally, he is not willing to court death with such a wonderful life.
Chapter 1. Unexpected Visitor
Just as Li Wei was enjoying the hostility of the entire Three Heroes Cult, there was someone even more anxious than he was: Queen Mirelia of the kingdom.
Inside the luxurious suite of the embassy, after listening to the intelligence report from the Shadow Organization members, Queen Mirelia's beautiful face changed color.
"You can go down now." Mirelia's voice trembled slightly.
Knowing that the Queen was not in a good mood, the Shadow Organization members responded and then promptly disappeared out the window.
Mirelia took several deep breaths to calm herself down. Right now, she felt like a bomb, ready to explode at any moment.
At this moment, Mirelia was just like the protagonist in "Downfall," but her composure was far superior to that of the mustachioed man. Even though no one was around, she did not vent her anger on the surrounding objects.
"Those idiots in the Three Heroes Cult are actually inciting ordinary believers to be hostile to the Shield Hero. They're utterly foolish." Mirelia sighed, slumped into a chair, and looked out the window. In the distance, towering chimneys were constantly billowing thick smoke, a symbol of industrial power.
Queen Mirelia knew how dire the kingdom's situation was. Having missed the last train of industrialization, the only strategic force the kingdom could rely on now was the Four Holy Heroes. To put it bluntly, whether the kingdom could survive depended on whether the Shield Hero was willing to lend a helping hand.
However, now, the people of the Three Heroes Cult are trying every means to push the Shield Hero to the opposite side of the kingdom, which makes her feel desperate.
What drove her to despair the most was not the actions of the Three Heroes Church, but Otto Cree's ambiguous attitude after the incident.
Logically, after such an incident, the first thing the royal family should do is immediately state their position. Regardless of the church's attitude or what the Shield Hero has done, the royal family must stand on the same side as the Shield Hero.
Interpersonal relationships are reciprocal; only by maintaining goodwill can one gain the help of another. However, Ottocre was incredibly foolish. This was clearly an opportunity to improve relations with the Shield Hero, yet he let it slip by, potentially causing the Shield Hero to... The most fatal problem is that the royal family is siding with the church.
As a competent ruler, Mirelia is quite sensitive to changes in the situation. In her view, the Church of the Three Heroes is the biggest internal threat to the royal power. Now that the Church of the Three Heroes and the Shield Hero Levy are in direct conflict, the royal family can stand on the side of the Shield Hero Levy and use his powerful strength to sweep away the church's power like autumn leaves.
“Ottocre, you are no longer capable of bearing the burden of being king. I am very disappointed in you. You have failed me time and time again. Now, you no longer have the chance to do those foolish things…” Mirelia muttered to herself.
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Just as Li Wei and the others boarded the spider-shaped mobile fortress, preparing to head to a nearby leveling spot to continue grinding monsters, an unexpected visitor blocked their way. The massive mobile fortress possessed basic intelligence, capable of distinguishing between friendly and enemy targets.
Because the obstacle blocking their path was a friendly target, the mobile fortress decisively stopped.
Levi emerged from the hatch at the front of the fortress and saw a figure standing on the ground. This unexpected visitor was none other than the kingdom's princess, Maddie.
Li Wei didn't know what Maddie's purpose was in visiting, but one can't refuse a smiling face. Maddie had come alone, risking being discovered by the Shadow Organization, so perhaps it was something important. Although Maddie wasn't a particularly cautious person, her counter-surveillance awareness was quite good. It was currently the Shadow Organization's shift change, giving them a two or three-minute gap, which Maddie used to arrive here using a short-range teleportation magic scroll passed down within the royal family.
At the foot of the mobile fortress, McGrady shouted, "Lord Levi, may I go up and speak? It's easy for the Shadow Organization to spot us here."
Li Wei snapped his fingers, and McGrady felt an invisible force lift her up. Before she could even react, she was already on the platform at the front of the mobile fortress...
Li Wei said, "Come in and talk. If you're worried about being discovered by the Shadow Organization, I'll use the internal teleportation array to send you back to the capital later."
McGrady nodded and said, "That's great. If the Shadow Organization discovers my little tricks, it will be very troublesome."
Li Wei led Maddie into the interior of the mobile fortress and took her to the reception room, where the two sat down.
Maddie said, "What the Three Heroes Cult did this time was quite excessive. I will find a way to clear Lord Levi's name. Those ignorant fools who spread rumors will pay the price sooner or later."
Unlike her muddle-headed father, Maddie didn't let personal likes and dislikes influence her decisions. So, after learning about the Three Warriors' shady dealings, she immediately rushed over to see what Li Wei's attitude was.
Regardless of Levi's attitude, Maddie must show her goodwill, but only to herself, not to the entire royal family.
Li Wei laughed and said, "I don't care about what those people think. The Three Heroes Cult is nothing but a pile of bones. It's like a grasshopper in autumn; it won't last long. Now, the Three Heroes Cult is deeply intertwined with the lower levels of the kingdom. If you want to sit in that position, how to deal with these ordinary people who have been brainwashed by the cult is a big problem."
McGrady said, "I know I might not be able to handle this kind of problem well on my own, so I want to ask you for help, sir."
Li Wei revealed a playful smile and said, "So, what price are you prepared to pay?"
After this period of research, McGrady has gained a certain understanding of Levi. Levi has no interest in the money and power of this world, which is quite normal. After all, Levi's position already grants him immense wealth. Even if the entire treasury of the kingdom were placed in front of him, he would probably not bother with it.
But everyone has a weakness, and Levi is no exception. McGrady noticed this: Levi is powerless against women, and it was precisely because of this that she was confident she could win him over.
Chapter 1. The Pursuit of Power
McGrady said, "I know that you wouldn't be interested in such a price, Lord Levi, so I've prepared a great gift for you. I think you'll definitely like it."
Maddie took out a scroll from her magic storage bag, unfolded it, and placed it in front of Levi.
On the scroll is a mature beauty dressed in gorgeous attire and wearing a crown. She has a beautiful face and a mature and tall figure. Wearing a crown, she has a contradictory temperament that combines majesty and gentleness. She sits on the throne, receiving the homage of many nobles. Her superior attitude makes his heart scratch like a cat, and a sense of conquest rises up.
Li Wei laughed and said, "This is really interesting. Queen Mirelia should be your birth mother, yet you've set your sights on her. This gift is indeed very thoughtful, and I like it very much."
McGrady unfurled another scroll, depicting a cute, petite girl with naturally curly purple hair. She wore a gorgeous blue dress and was surrounded by several chubby philodendrons, a happy smile on her face.
McGrady laughed and said, "I guess you could call this a free gift. This is my sister, Melty, the one who's competing with me for the throne."
If McGrady wants to ascend to the throne of Queen, she must maintain a certain level of decorum. Killing Melty directly would not be appropriate, so packaging her up and handing her over to Levi as a bonus is a relatively safe approach.
Li Wei sighed inwardly. Although McGrady was a charming beauty, her beauty was only superficial. The most ruthless are those in the imperial family. McGrady could betray her mother and sister without any guilt. To be honest, such a woman was quite terrifying.
Li Wei recalled a saying: "When a woman gets ruthless, there's nothing a man can do." The current situation is somewhat like that.
Li Wei said, "It seems you've discovered my weakness. But how do you plan to trade? Your current power is no match for the Queen, and given the state of the kingdom, even if you obtain the throne, you will inevitably face a harsh external environment and internal conflicts."
Maddie said, "I am quite confident in my governing abilities. Although I am not quite as good as the Queen, I am not far behind. I have been planning for the throne for almost seven years, and all kinds of preparations are relatively mature. Even if the worst situation occurs, I have a way to deal with it. After all, when the Queen announced that Melty was the heir to the throne, she gave me a relatively remote piece of land as compensation. By managing my own territory, I have accumulated a certain amount of power."
Merty's territory was relatively remote, and it would take a considerable amount of time to travel to and from the capital. The reason her territory was relatively remote was because the Queen feared that she would pose a threat to Merty.
At first, she was somewhat dissatisfied, after all, besides being large, that territory was really remote, and the natural conditions weren't very good. But once she realized the advantages of the territory's remoteness, she began to truly manage it, developing it into a vital border town of the kingdom.
Although Maddie didn't know the saying "Build high walls, store up grain, and delay declaring yourself king," her actions certainly reflected its meaning. Maddie felt that the Queen's biggest mistake was not keeping her in the capital under her watchful eye, but instead banishing her to a remote place, which gave her the opportunity to develop freely.
Now, it won't be so easy for the Queen to deal with the power she has grown. If it weren't for the King summoning the Four Heroes, she would still be playing a live-action version of Age of Empires in her territory, continuing to work hard to build up her strength.
Li Wei said, "If you believe you have the power to handle external crises, and that I can help you deal with the Queen and your sister, are you that confident?"
Maddie fell silent, then shook her head and said, "The time isn't right yet. Hobray is looking for a whetstone right now. If a rebellion breaks out now, I'll be the one who suffers in the end. And those guys in Sidwellut will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to kick me while I'm down. Those fools who offended you, sir, deserve to be punished, but the punishment for them should just be to make them slaves. If they die, it would be a waste of their value and also a bargain for them."
Even at this moment, McGrady did not forget to show goodwill to Levi.
Li Wei was somewhat surprised. McGrady's current performance was far superior to that of the original character. She not only had ambition, but also the strength and wisdom to match it, and was even more ruthless than in the original story.
In the original storyline, Maddie only wanted to get rid of Melty and force the Queen to change her mind and give the throne to her, the only remaining heir. But now, she is much more ruthless than she was in the original storyline. Since you won't give it to me, then I'll take it myself.
She not only wanted to get rid of Melty, but she also planned to get rid of her own mother, Queen Mileria.
Maddie said, "Not only the Queen and the Princess, but I can also provide you with many more beauties, as long as it is within my means, I will never refuse."
Li Wei laughed and said, "It seems I don't need to ask you questions like whether it's worth it. Your goal has been clear from the beginning: to become queen. But I'm curious, what do you want to do after you become queen? You don't seem like someone who craves pleasure. What is your real purpose?"
Li Wei was quite curious about this. After all, as the princess, if Maddie was only after wealth and luxury, her current life already placed her among the very elite of the world. Moreover, with the kingdom beset by internal and external troubles, even if she took over, it would be a mess. What was she after?
McGrady wore a complicated expression and said, "At first, I simply wanted to satisfy my desire for power, but then I thought about it carefully. I want to change the world, no matter how despicable or vile the means, as long as it can change the world."
"Oh?" Li Wei looked surprised.
McGrady said, "It's because of the Gun Hero Kitamura Motoyasu that I've changed like this. He once described to me his homeland, the appearance of Earth, Earth's technology, Earth's culture, Earth's political philosophy, and Earth's ideology, all of which completely surpass this world. So, I want to make this world like Earth. For this goal, whoever stands in my way, I will destroy."
Li Wei raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected that McGrady's change was related to Kitamura Motoyasu.
Chapter 1. Lishia's Doubts
After getting the answer she wanted, Maddie left without hesitation. Having received Levi's promise and knowing his attitude, she knew what to do next. To avoid being discovered by the Shadow Organization, she asked Levi to use a special teleportation method to send her back to the royal city, so that others would not know that she had been there.
Li Wei sighed inwardly. No matter where you are, people are such realistic beings. For an ordinary person, it is difficult to gain the respect of others, no matter where they go. But for a powerful person, it is not like that. They can be treated with courtesy no matter where they are.
Just like the original protagonist, Naofumi Iwatani, who was looked down upon by everyone before he showed his great strength, but after he demonstrated his strength in the Battle of the Waves, everyone changed their attitude. The clown who was originally smeared and looked down upon by everyone turned into a hero.
If Naofumi Iwatani cannot improve his abilities, he will always be seen as a clown. Even the queen, who has always been tolerant of him, will only see this as a potential investment, and it doesn't matter whether it yields results or not.
However, Li Wei demonstrated his strength from the very beginning, so the kingdom did not dare to make things difficult for him, let alone try to frame him, because the people of the kingdom did not have the guts to offend such a powerful person.
Lisia stood at the door of the reception room. Because of the soundproof barrier, she was unaware of the conversation between Levi and Maddie.
Lisia said, "That princess is probably up to her old tricks again. I really don't know where she gets such ambition. All she does is think about is causing trouble."
Li Wei snapped his fingers, and the tea that had gone cold on the coffee table disappeared without a trace. Lisia came over and tidied up the chairs that had been moved.
Li Wei said, "After all, she's someone who wants to be queen. If she doesn't seize the opportunity to make some moves while the current queen is away, it will be too late when the queen returns. Right now, there's a lot of infighting in the council over Hobray, and the queen has to deal with the council's difficulties at any time, so she can't leave. This is a golden opportunity for Maddie."
The Republic of Hobra here should be a kingdom in the novel's timeline, and it also has a powerful villain, Takut Asaheron Hobra, the Whip Warrior.
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