A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Krauser, currently in Hobrae, is well aware of the Hobrae upper class's fear of heroes. Coupled with Hobrae's need for a dumping ground to sell its stockpiled goods, these two factors combined mean that Hobrae's external wars will only have one target: the Kingdom of Melomark...

The Queen's presence in Hobray was merely a matter of buying the kingdom's heroes a little over a month of preparation time. However, when the Queen learns the true state of these heroes, she'll probably be furious; aside from Levi, the SSR, the other three are all useless cards.

At that very moment, King Ottocre was in his room, looking like a mustachioed man, his body trembling with rage.

"Why did you come back?! Why did you come back?! My plans are about to enter a critical stage, and now that you've come back, all my efforts have been in vain!"

Ottocre's expression was quite distorted. This situation, where he was only one step away from success but had lost everything, caused his mentality to collapse completely.

Ottocre grew angrier the more he thought about it. He grabbed a valuable porcelain vase imported from Cudino and smashed it on the ground with a loud crack. The once beautiful porcelain was reduced to shards on the floor.

Autocrat was a powerful mage, originally a Staff Hero. While not among the top-tier heroes like the Four Holy Heroes, he was still a Seven-Star Hero. However, due to his age and being abandoned by his familiar after betraying his true self, his strength had declined significantly, now less than a fraction of his former power. Even now, creating a completely soundproof barrier was effortless for him, so those outside were unaware that their king was currently smashing things.

At this moment, another person's mentality also collapsed. This person was McGrady. However, McGrady did not smash things like Otto Cree. In her room, she bit her handkerchief and tore it violently, like a lioness tearing apart her prey.

"My dear mother, why did you come back at such a crucial moment? Why?! It was so hard to get this opportunity, so hard to get on the coattails of the Shield Hero! No, I still have a chance. As long as I continue to bide my time and the Shield Hero doesn't betray me, I still have a chance to seize the throne."

Maddie recalled the technical support Levi had provided her; the blueprints for various tanks and advanced firearms alone were enough to demonstrate Levi's attitude—he was happy to see her instigate a rebellion.

Chapter 1. McGrady's Plea for Help

McGrady suddenly realized that she hadn't lost yet. If she played well, she still had a chance to turn things around. But the prerequisite for her to turn things around was that Levi wouldn't abandon her.

Thinking of this, McGrady immediately dialed Levi's "phone". The special communication magic device he had acquired at a high price showed its value at this moment. In this era when technology was not advanced enough, real-time communication was very rare.

Because of Kitamura Motoyasu, Maddie knew that in the world called Earth, there was a special tool called a "telephone," and a branch called a "cellphone" that could be carried around and allowed people to communicate in real time. In her opinion, this tool was perfect for intelligence work.

Li Wei, who was enjoying his tea, felt a vibration in his purse. He took out a special magical communication device and pressed the answer button.

"McGrady, is there something important that you're contacting me at this time?" Li Wei asked.

“I’m very sorry to interrupt Lord Li Wei’s enjoyment, but I have something important to say,” Maddie said.

“If it's about the Queen returning, I already know,” Li Wei said.

"Now that you know the Queen has returned, Lord Levi, what are your thoughts on her return? I'm currently at a disadvantage and can only overcome this difficulty with your help, my lord," Maddie said in a fawning tone.

McGrady is very good at reading situations. Seeing that things weren't going her way, she immediately approached Levi to gauge his attitude. Levi's attitude would determine her next move.

Li Wei laughed and said, "I know what you're afraid of, but there's no need to worry about this. I'm always on your side. After all, compared to the pleasure you bring me, the Queen's side is just too boring."

Hearing Li Wei's words, Maddie breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Li Wei was still willing to stand by her side, she still had a chance. If Li Wei abandoned her, then she could only lie low and wait for Mirelia to step down and for Melty to take over.

The transition of power between the old and new queens is the most vulnerable time for the entire kingdom's power system. If she loses Livy's support, her only remaining chance is during the transition of power between the old and new queens.

Li Wei said, "I have some very interesting information here that might be helpful to you."

McGrady immediately perked up. Levi was definitely not someone who spoke without reason; if it was information that Levi could bring up, it must be quite important.

Levi told Maddie without reservation the inside story of the falling out between the two countries that he had learned from Krauser, especially the open and covert struggle over the ownership of the hero. Maddie also realized that his mother, Mirelia, was not wasting her time in the Republic of Hobra, but was playing a delaying tactic to buy time for the hero to grow up.

From the moment Ottocre illegally summoned the Four Holy Heroes, this war became inevitable. The existence of the heroes was like a strategic nuclear weapon; just having them there was enough to frighten people.

The quick-witted McGrady also grasped the key point of Levi's words.

Maddie said, "In other words, the decapitations were all because Ottocre illegally summoned the Four Holy Heroes, and the Queen, in order to prevent the heroes from escaping the kingdom's control, was willing to pay an exorbitant compensation rather than give them up. This also led to a direct conflict between the kingdom and the Republic of Hobra. Ultimately, the problem lies with the King and the Queen. Lord Levi, am I right?"

Li Wei laughed and said, "Although the responsibility cannot be entirely placed on the two of them, what you said is true. If the kingdom had honestly followed the summoning rules and only summoned its own hero, then this war would have been very difficult to start."

McGrady said, "Thank you for your guidance, sir. I know what to do now. This time, the greater good is on my side!"

With renewed confidence, Maddie put himself in the king's shoes and understood the king and queen's actions. The king's illegal summoning of the Four Holy Warriors was an attempt to control all strategic forces within the kingdom, while the queen's refusal to hand over the warriors instilled fear in Hobra, sowing the seeds for the outbreak of war.

If the kingdoms honestly summon their own heroes according to international agreements, and each country has its own heroes, it will be like nuclear deterrence on Earth, deterring them from taking any rash actions, and large-scale wars will naturally be out of the question.

The king and queen, driven by their own selfish motives, caused the outbreak of war, which she considered the greater good. Therefore, she only needed to "set things right" at the opportune moment to gain the support of the majority, rightfully become queen, and then embark on her reform journey.

Of course, while she would condemn the king and queen's actions, she would also try her best to win over the heroes and get them to stand on the same side as the kingdom, just like the king and queen.

However, Maddie knew very well that of the Four Holy Warriors, only those three idiots were truly under her control. As for a Star Emperor like Levi, let alone controlling him, she would feel incredibly honored just to lick his boots. Levi, on the other hand, could easily unleash a fraction of his technology, enough to propel the kingdom's overall strength to new heights. She would naturally cling tightly to such a powerful figure, no matter the cost.

Li Wei laughed and said, "You're a smart man, you know what to do. Don't disappoint me. I look forward to you bringing me more dramatic pleasure."

Li Wei felt that he was becoming increasingly wicked, like Gilgamesh at some point in his life. No, he was far more wicked than Gilgamesh, after all, he was the Demon King.

Unable to contain his excitement, McGrady said in a trembling voice, "I promise I won't let you down, sir, absolutely!"

Li Wei hung up the "phone" with a wicked smile on his face. He had soundproofed and disguised his conversation with Maddie, so Raphtalia and Lisia were unaware of it.

At that moment, Li Wei received a notification from the system that Ottocre had suffered a mental breakdown due to the failure of his power grab plan, and had gained 44 points. He now had points remaining.

Li Wei raised an eyebrow. This was indeed an unexpected windfall. Speaking of which, Ottocre was unlucky and pathetic to have such a formidable wife. Despite being a king, his status was the same as that of a prime minister. What a tragedy.

Chapter 1. Secret Talk

Li Wei didn't really understand the Queen's true personality either. After all, it's impossible to understand someone's true personality based on just a few episodes of anime. Anime often creates stereotypical characters, and from the audience's perspective, they can only see one side of a character. But a real person is very complex.

Queen Mirelia, as a qualified ruler, is not as naive and innocent as portrayed in the anime. Therefore, this banquet will become a battleground for bargaining between the two sides.

Time passed by unnoticed, and when Lisia looked at the magic clock on the wall, it was almost time for the banquet to begin.

“My lady, it’s almost time,” Lisia said.

Li Wei put down the newspaper. Newspapers existed in this world too, it was just a matter of how widespread they were. In Hobray, because of the higher level of education, the middle class had the habit of reading newspapers, and ordinary people could also learn about all sorts of important events through newspapers. Although the information in newspapers wasn't firsthand, it was still better than being completely blind.

In Melomark, due to underdeveloped industry, newspapers were considered a luxury, and their circulation was limited, circulating only within the royal city. Each issue typically had only two thousand copies, and only nobles and wealthy families had the habit of reading newspapers.

In Hobray, where the Industrial Revolution was nearing its end, every small city with a population of over 30,000 had its own local newspaper—this was the disparity brought about by industry.

When Li Wei left the room, a court lady was already waiting outside with several maids.

"Thank you for your hard work. Please lead the way," Li Wei said with a smile.

“It is our honor to serve the hero, please don’t be so polite.” The court lady felt a little shy thinking about accepting Li Wei’s flowers. It wasn’t that she didn’t have suitors, but none of them had ever possessed such extraordinary masculine charm as Li Wei.

Kitamura Motoyasu may have a handsome appearance, but he lacks maturity and always gives off a restless vibe. Amaki Ren has a dignified appearance, but he exudes an aloofness, while Kawasumi Itsuki has a delicate appearance, but he seems too immature and unreliable.

Of the four holy warriors, only Li Wei truly fits the aesthetic standards of the court ladies and maids: handsome and dignified, calm and composed, always acting with composure and unhurriedness, unfazed even by a collapsing mountain before him, and unmoved by a deer leaping to his left.

This calm and reliable temperament gave these court ladies and maids, who were used to court intrigues, a rare sense of security. This absolute strength and gentleness was particularly attractive to women in this cruel world.

Led by a court lady, Li Wei arrived at a secluded room. The lady gently pushed open the door, revealing a small banquet hall. The Queen was already seated at the head of the round table. Only Li Wei had arrived; the other three had not yet come over.

The lady-in-waiting bowed to the Queen and said, "Your Majesty, the Hero has arrived..."

The Queen waved her hand and said, "Go and rest now. You've had a hard time these past few days."

The palace lady-in-waiting withdrew from the room and gently closed the door behind her.

Li Wei sat down opposite the Queen and said, "Are we the only people at this banquet?"

The Queen sighed and said, "That's right. I originally planned to invite all four heroes, but I changed my mind at the last minute. I made a fatal mistake that is now irreparable. The other three heroes are not capable of handling such a situation."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Your Majesty, you have a very timely grasp of the intelligence about those three guys. There should be some of your people among their companions, right?"

Mirelia nodded and said, "I know I can't hide this from you, but I have my reasons. It's not that I don't trust them, but the current situation my country is facing leaves me with no other choice."

Li Wei laughed and said, "I also have intelligence channels in Hobray, so I know a bit about your situation. After more than a month of intelligence gathering, I have a pretty good understanding of the conflict between the Kingdom and Hobray. In the end, this is also a problem caused by your greed. And it's not just Hobray; other countries also want to take action against you. Once Hobray achieves results, you should be prepared to be kicked down by everyone when you're down."

The Kingdom of Melomark's desire to monopolize ownership of the Four Holy Warriors is an extremely unseemly move. Other countries, limited by their own strength, cannot directly pressure the kingdom, so none of them have yet stepped forward.

But Hobray, this stubborn guy, is from the same alliance. These madmen who would risk their lives for money don't care about such things. They are much bolder than the leaders of other countries.

Mirelia wore a bitter expression. Levi's observation of the situation was very clear. She was too lazy to say the words she had prepared to fool Levi, because they were useless. Levi knew much more about the deterioration of relations between the two countries than she had expected.

Mirelia looked at Levi and said, "I'm willing to pay any price. What will it take for you to save this country?"

Li Wei revealed a playful smile and said, "Are you begging me?"

Mirelia was speechless, then gave a wry smile. She had almost forgotten that the person before her was no ordinary hero; in fact, he could be considered the strongest hero of all time, without equal. He was a supreme emperor, controlling a vast star fleet, capable of changing the fate of the entire world with his own power. The price she would have to pay to get such a powerful figure to work for her would likely be far beyond her means.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Drama is all about dramatic effect, and to me, farce is also drama. If the kingdom collapses too quickly, this farce will lose its entertainment value. I can help you, but I can only help a little. Whether the kingdom can survive is not up to me, but up to you."

Mirelia's expression turned serious; Levi's words were a lifeline for her.

“What can I do to get your help?” Mirelia asked.

Li Wei smiled and said, "What are your current impressions of Autoclay?"

Mirelia said without hesitation, "It's absolutely terrible. Breaking the international balance for selfish interests has left both sides in a difficult position, and it's also the direct cause of this war. If I'm three parts wrong in this matter, then he's seven parts wrong."

Chapter 1. Arranging Ottocre

Mirelia was fully aware of what she had done, but she was cleaning up the mess left by Ottocre. Originally, in order to deal with the increasingly severe crisis of the Tide, the various major powers had been arguing for half a year, finally reaching an agreement: each of the four strongest powers on the continent would summon a hero to achieve a balance of power and prevent any one power from using the hero's power for external invasion.

After more than half a year of wrangling, the diplomatic teams of various countries were exhausted. Finally, they came up with a comprehensive agreement that described the constraints on each major power in great detail, leaving almost no possibility of loopholes. Any country that violated the agreement would be attacked by the other three.

Then a bizarre thing happened: without Mirelia's permission, Ottocre performed a summoning ritual, thus blocking the summoning channels of other countries.

From that moment on, the Kingdom of Melommark became an enemy of the international community, and Mirelia, betrayed by Ottocre, was mentally devastated.

At that time, the Kingdom of Merlomark was practically a pariah in the international community. Under such circumstances, Mirelia had no choice but to bite the bullet and save the four Holy Warriors that had already been summoned. Having already offended most of the four major countries, handing over such a strategic force as the heroes would be extremely dangerous for the kingdom.

That is why she openly opposes the entire international community, grits her teeth and pays exorbitant compensation, rather than hand over a strategic force like the Hero.

For this reason, she delayed in Hobra for more than a month, just to give the heroes more time to develop. Who knew that this year's heroes would have such big problems?

Aside from Li Wei, who was completely uncontrollable, the other three heroes were all incredibly incompetent. After more than a month, they hadn't even managed to advance in rank. This made her doubt whether her initial efforts were worthwhile. She had driven the kingdom to a dead end for the sake of three useless individuals.

If it weren't for Li Wei giving her a lifeline, she would be on the verge of a mental breakdown. No one likes to be the ruler of a fallen kingdom, and she was no exception. She wasn't an incompetent ruler, but many things were not due to her own fault. Faced with the monstrous Republic of Hobra, no country could contend with it without external help.

Mirelia said, "The mistakes Ottocre made were far too great. The kingdom's strategic plans were shattered because of his selfishness. If it weren't for the current special circumstances, which would cause instability within the kingdom if he were deposed, I would want to remove him from the throne."

Li Wei laughed and said, "If you want me to help you, the condition is simple: make Ottocre suffer as much as possible. Don't worry about instability within the kingdom. If anything unexpected happens, I will arrange for my people to help you resolve the problem."

Mirelia's feelings were complicated. After all, Ottocre was her partner for decades. They had known each other since their adventurer days, so it would be a lie to say that there was no affection between them.

However, Ottocre's mistakes were too great to be rectified, and in order to avert the future of her doomed nation, she had no choice but to make a decision.