From Terra to Terra, the Star Emperor's Holiday

The sudden voice made Xinteleya shudder. She looked around and found that Roy had appeared on the bench by the roadside at some point, looking at her with his usual fake smile on his face.

“…Seeing you, my good mood is gone.”

Xinteleya's heart was pounding, and she suppressed her smile as she wondered if there was a possibility that she might be discovered during her previous meeting with Si Ye.

Roy clutched his chest, putting on a fake sad expression. "Oh, this is so sad. We are all colleagues and comrades who are as close as family."

"Because seeing you show up means my hard-earned vacation is over."

Xinteleya stated the facts expressionlessly.

"Isn't that some weird stereotype... though it's certainly true."

Roy picked up the paper bag on the chair and handed it to Xinteleya.

"Mission authorization password————, check it."

“…Verified correct…”

The tasks that required confirmation with an authorization password were still conveyed by Qingjin himself, which reminded Xinteleya of some bad memories.

"What's the mission?"

"Ah, I know that anyone who sees work will be unhappy. Then I say that this mission is not just for you, we are also involved. Would you feel happier?"

After confirming that Xinteleya had taken the paper bag, Roy picked up the longbow that was casually placed beside him.

"We need to make some major moves up there. To avoid any problems, we need to clear out some unstable structures. Time is short and the task is heavy. Little Platinum, you have to keep up the good work."

Xinteleya opened the paper bag, and inside was a stack of identity information. Just the first one made her pupils shrink noticeably due to shock.

"Executive Director of Brilliant Shield Industries... Regional General Manager of Warren Foods... Is there really no problem?"

Anyone taken out of the bag would be a well-known figure in Casimir, but now they are like lambs to be slaughtered, waiting for Sintrea to take off their heads.

"It just means that in the eyes of the higher-ups, they're not loyal enough."

For some reason, Roy emphasized the word "loyalty", causing Xinteleya, who was already a little uneasy, to tremble her hand while reading the message. She hurriedly looked up and met Roy's eyes with a hint of amusement.

"Monique's list overlaps slightly with yours, so don't even think about slacking off. I'm going to get to work."

Facing Roy's slightly playful eyes, cold sweat had already wet Xinteleya's back. After thinking of something, her face turned pale in an instant.

……

"Something happened just now. I'm sorry to have kept Ms. Russell waiting."

"That's fine. I haven't seen Margaret in a while, so it's nice to have a little time to chat between work."

The slightly older blond Kuranta, with armor on his left hand and many medals hanging on his chest, stopped chatting with Margaret beside him.

Ioletta Russell, a comrade-in-arms of Margaret's grandfather Cyril Lingguang, is now the Grand Master of the Supervisory Council. Apart from the elusive Deputy Master, this lady is the top military and political leader of the entire Casimir.

Si Ye was not too surprised by the sudden visit of such a big shot in Casimir. After all, the Chamber of Commerce could not use its influence and connections to expel Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals on the grounds of unfair competition. It was all because of the Supervisory Council where Russell was that made great efforts in the political arena of Casimir.

Although Si Ye knew that the other party's help was intended to use him to disintegrate and threaten the Chamber of Commerce, for Margaret's sake, Si Ye was still willing to give him face.

"So what does Grand Knight Commander Ms. Russell want to discuss with me, a small businessman?"

"A small businessman?"

Russell glanced at the distinctive two-colored dragon horns on Si Ye's head and shook his head.

"That's far too modest. You're undoubtedly a remarkable person, having been able to force those people from the Commerce Federation to this point."

"I accept the compliment, but please speak directly to whatever you wish, Ms. Russell."

"Let me be frank. Casimir welcomes strong companies like Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals to do business with us. We also agree with your company's mission of improving the lives of those infected, and we are willing to provide assistance, but..."

Russell's kind tone suddenly changed and became extremely serious.

"Please end your company's war with the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce has undoubtedly shown weakness, and there's no point in you wiping them out completely."

Rod's tone was very serious, but his words were very tactful. Come to think of it, Si Ye invested real gold and materials in Casimir. This is not a pharmaceutical company, it is clearly a living God of Wealth.

Her visit this time was just to maintain stability and prevent Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals from becoming the second generation of the Business Federation after becoming the only dominant company, rather than to drive away the big money sponsor, so naturally her words were much more tactful.

"Ms. Russell, I heard you were a participant in the Uka War. How dare you speak for the Business Association that turned the Knights into a clown ballet?"

Si Yezhen didn't expect that Russell came to visit to act as a peacemaker. He thought that the Supervisor would drag the Chamber of Commerce down in order to purge the internal affairs, but now it seems that the political circles in Casimir seem to be more optimistic.

But what are they after? The Tu-160.

Si Ye slapped his forehead and searched his memory. He found that he had always overlooked one thing, that is, the most disadvantageous point of Casimir's government was not that their separation of powers was lonely, but that they had no tax revenue.

Yes, the Casimir government did not impose direct taxes on the people.

The cause probably stems from the relationship between knights and squires in ancient times. The Commercial Association is the product of the joint birth of knight squires and merchants. The main value of the existence of knight nobles is to rely on their aristocratic status to provide protection and convenience to merchants, while merchants provide knight nobles with a considerable share of the profits.

When this distorted habit is magnified, the Chamber of Commerce becomes the businessman, and the Casimir government becomes the noble. The Chamber of Commerce takes charge of all matters related to Casimir and business, and the price is that they need to pay a large amount of wealth to the government on a regular basis. This is Casimir's tax.

Under such a distorted and bizarre operating mode, Casimir was able to survive ten Uka wars. It can only be said that he met a worthy opponent.

After understanding all this, Russell's reason for seeking peace became clear. The Chamber of Commerce was actually the fourth of the three major administrative bodies in Casimir, just like the five of the Four Heavenly Kings. Without the Chamber of Commerce, Casimir would cause a lot of trouble in re-establishing a tax system.

Therefore, for the sake of maintaining stability and interests, calling a halt now is undoubtedly the most advantageous option for the Casimir government. After all, the Business Federation that was beaten up by Si Ye will undoubtedly be easier to control and can squeeze out more taxes. Coupled with Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals, which is a money-spending monster, Casimir has won.

"I'm not speaking for those who want to completely eliminate the knight class, but the Merchant Union has a long history in Casimir, and its existence in some of the complex and intertwined places is essential."

Russell ignored Si Ye's expression, which changed drastically, and the strange look of pity in his eyes, and continued talking to himself.

"Furthermore, your company's massive dumping of cheap goods has inadvertently harmed some micro-enterprises that aren't members of the Commerce Federation. Their unemployment has also had a significant impact on the city's stability. Therefore, on behalf of the Supervisory Committee, I hope that the conflict between your company and the Commerce Federation will cease here."

Looking at the confident Russell in front of him, Si Ye was a little amused. The Casimir government really thought that it could easily defeat him and the Chamber of Commerce. Even the money to maintain their army was provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Aren't they afraid that the Chamber of Commerce would turn the table?

"What if I say no? Just a few words and you want me to give up the victory that is so close to me? The Supervisory Council, no! Does Casimir have the ability to do that?"

Si Ye leaned lazily on the back of his chair. Today, Casimir really opened his eyes and gave him a new understanding of the degree of anthropomorphism of various anthropomorphic political systems on the Terra continent.

Russell didn't expect Si Ye to speak so directly. She glanced at Margaret who was pretending to be dead, and a majestic aura burst out from her body.

"You will see it when your company is expelled from Casimir."

Chapter 63 Supervisory Committee

The air in the reception room dropped to freezing point. Si Ye was unruly and nonchalant, Russell was glaring with dignity, and Margaret, who was caught in the middle, only wished she could escape underground.

Mainna seemed to have seen that this would happen, and she found an excuse to slip out when Russell first arrived.

"I finally see, Ms. Russell, you're here to declare war."

Declare war? On whom? On a pharmaceutical company?

Si Ye's frivolous tone irritated Russell and almost made him laugh. Could a company like Cricket still make waves under the command of the Fighting Knight?

But out of respect for the real money that Si Ye had invested in Casimir, Russell still tried hard to control his emotions.

"This is not a declaration of war, just a warning. Maintaining the stability of Casimir is my responsibility."

"Then Ms. Russell, please wait until my threat to Casimir stabilizes before speaking to me again."

Si Ye scratched his ears nonchalantly and made a gesture of invitation.

"Please, Margaret, see Miss Russell off for me."

After being called out by Si Ye, Margaret, who had been pretending to be dead, could only raise her head and give Russell a smile full of apology and embarrassment.

Having been ordered to leave, Russell naturally would not stay any longer. After giving Si Ye a meaningful look, he turned around and walked out of the Lin Guang family's mansion.

As soon as Margaret followed Russell out of the door, she saw Maina sitting leisurely on a recliner in the yard reading a newspaper. She suddenly became angry because she was sandwiched between Russell and Si Ye in the living room.

"uncle!"

"Hmm? Ms. Russell, are you leaving? I'll see you off."

Mainna selectively ignored the angry Margaret, tucked the newspaper in her arm, and nodded to Russell.

"It seems that you are very satisfied with Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals, Mainna. Well... okay, let's leave it at that."

Russell looked at Mainna, frowned, and wanted to say something, but after thinking for a moment, he gave up.

"Margaret, are you really sure you want to work for Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals? I had a position reserved for you in the Supervisory Council."

"Thank you for your kindness. I feel that I can better practice my ideas at Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals."

"Even if Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals has grand ambitions, even if they're going to turn Casimir upside down?"

Russell stared at Margaret, as if trying to see something in her eyes.

“Ms. Russell, maybe it’s not a complete overturn, but a rebirth.”

But Margaret's eyes did not waver in the slightest. She was extremely convinced that Si Ye would bring a new and beautiful future to the Grand Knight Lord, all the knights, and the entire Casimir.

"That's the good thing about being young. They're full of energy and ambition. They're much better than your uncle, who's such a loser with no motivation."

Russell patted Margaret on the shoulder to show encouragement.

"Okay, don't give it away."

"You walk slowly."

Ignoring Russell's complaints before leaving, Mainna still respectfully escorted Russell out of the manor entrance and nodded to the guards of the Supervisory Council who had been waiting at the manor door.

"What a slick brat! He's been a company employee for 10 years, and he's learned nothing but garbage."

Russell sat in the back seat of the Supervisory Commission's special car, flexing his fingers.

"Let the word spread. Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals has no intention of stopping. Activate filing number 3."

"clear…"

The driver pressed the communicator and spoke with some doubt.

"Sir, the attitude of the Linguang family..."

Russell shook his head. "Just as I thought. Very determined. Alas, he has the same stubborn temper as Cyril."

"Hmm? I'm not surprised that a young Knight of Glory would be attracted to Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals' outrageous philosophy, but I think Mainna should understand the big picture."

"Maenna? He's the most determined one. When he saw me coming, he understood what the Supervisory Committee meant. He made up an excuse and slipped away because he just didn't want to waste his breath on an old woman like me."

Russell looked at the street scenes flying past outside the car window and spoke unhappily about Mainna's behavior.

"This... shouldn't be the case."