Can't I develop my own character?

No one knew what was wrong with Maganna, but she was extremely wary of Lin Qi, so Ryan didn't even have the chance to show off the good relationship between Princess Hongren and Saint Janus in front of outsiders.

At this moment, a magical secret document from Berman City was delivered to Ryan. It was Casradi's "help" letter -

"Ryan, come back quickly!!!"

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Chapter 82: Xia Li's First Kiss [Seven Thousand]

When Ryan received the secret letter, his first reaction was - something bad happened again.

If Kasiladi was so anxious to ask him to go back, there must be a problem either in the territory or in the imperial capital.

But 'Ina' was in Berman City. During the time he was away, the territory prospered, the people lived in peace and happiness, the children grew up healthily, and even the elderly had more smiles on their faces. It can be said that everything was going well.

So, the imperial capital, the old emperor.

Even with the height of a Grand Duke, Ryan could guess that the old emperor must have done something that would immediately change Casradi's current situation.

No, why do you always come to me when you have something to do?

You are the original heroine, don’t you want to click on anything else besides the defeat CG?

Isn't he pretty good at fighting in the game?

To be honest, Ryan has been quite carefree in the West during this period. The Grand Duke treats him to good food and drink, and Gluck and the Iron Blood Army protect him when he goes out. He chats with Iverson and others from time to time. Even McCoy, the commander of the First Legion, will smile and call him "brother" when he sees him.

Just go shopping on weekdays and leave the hard work to the small accounts.

Isn't this the life of lying down that Ryan has always dreamed of?

"Grand Duke, when can I return to the organization? Otherwise, I will just defect and come back to fight you."

After receiving the letter, Ryan had to go back and he found Maganna to complain.

Although he really wanted to follow Casradi to the Gate of Janus, this opportunity would not come only once, and it was not impossible to talk about it later.

The Grand Duke raised his hand and patted Ryan on the shoulder, saying soothingly, "I also want you to stay in the Western Territory, but didn't you say it before? The Southern Territory is our retreat and our future strategic route. If we can really open up the territories between the Southern and Western Territories, when the old emperor dies, what will others have to compete with me?"

"So, you have gained Casradi's trust. Only you can do this."

Ryan thought to himself, your brain is so sharp now. Grand Duke, your usual silly (crossed out) and unconventional look is just an act, right?

"It's not that I don't want to, Grand Duke. Look, I've already become the mayor of Berman City. If I keep going like this, I'm afraid I'll really become a great lord."

"Isn't that better?" Maganna said, and then quickly added: "Don't worry, Ryan, it will only take three years at most after the old emperor dies. By then, you can lead the southern forces to join me. With your help, the position of emperor will be within reach!"

Ryan thought to himself, can I do it on my own for three years?

However, he had no interest in the mere Emperor Augustus, and what was so good about being an emperor? If he wanted to be one, he would rather be someone who could command the emperor to do things!

The emperor does what's needed, and if nothing else...

But before that, he still needs stable development. The Western Territory is so beautiful, with beautiful mountains, rivers and people. If he follows the Duke, he can eat nine meals a day. If he follows the Princess, he can only eat one meal every three days.

It's a shame Magna didn't need him to follow her. Who let this traitor's job fall on him? Damn Adler, I'll have 'Vine' try to pull Adler's soul out of the Styx later. I can't relieve the hatred in my heart unless I whip his corpse a hundred times.

Actually, Magna also wanted to keep Ryan, a talented person, by her side. After all, the Western Territory is in dire need of manpower right now. Unfortunately, the traitor plan cannot be stopped, and Ryan is really a genius at being a traitor. Now he has become a favorite of the princess and has even become the vice-captain of the Fire Covenant. Who knows, tomorrow, the old man in the imperial capital might suddenly give Ryan a mission, haha!

However...she discovered that Saint Janus's actions had been somewhat suspicious these days.

Why does that woman keep pestering Ryan for no reason?

Too dangerous!

The nuns at the Gate of Janus are all like succubi, so weird.

Magna felt that the Gate of Janus should be the greatest heresy.

Anyway, Ryan's mission here was over, so it was a good time for him to go back now. However, in order to make Casradi believe that she wanted to win over Ryan, before Ryan boarded the train in the afternoon, Maganna specially invited him to stay in the Western Territory in front of a group of people, and even directly promised him the status of the Lord of Ryanchild!

Secretly winning over? No way, I, Maganna, am poaching openly!

She felt that this was in line with her style and that others would not be suspicious if they knew about it.

"Ryan, there is no future for you to follow that idiot Kasradi. If you figure it out one day, the door to the West will always be open to you!" Maganna waved goodbye to Ryan on the train. The scene was so touching that everyone around wanted to cry.

This is the Grand Duke. Look how much he values ​​talents. It would be a mistake to follow such a master.

But Ryan felt nothing inside, and even wanted to laugh.

Damn you stinky dwarf, stinky dwarf, stinky dwarf, if you have the guts, why don’t you let me stay and be the city lord!

"Lord Ryan, the Grand Duke really values ​​you." Gluck sighed from across the seat.

The team he led was sent by Maganna to protect Ryan, and he also brought a hundred elite Iron Blood Army soldiers with him, under the pretext of continuing to discuss cooperation with Kasradi.

Although Kasradi may not be willing to see such an enthusiastic Maganna now...don't come over!

"Yeah, the Grand Duke takes me too seriously." Ryan sighed, "If I had known earlier, I would have fought tooth and nail to finish defeating Augustus and have a good time in the basement."

Gluck was confused and had no idea what Ryan was saying.

"It's okay. I'm planning how to help the Grand Duke become emperor."

......

The journey back was unusually smooth and boring.

Through Lin Qi's perspective, Ryan confirmed that the Janus Gate and the Western Territory had reached an agreement, and now it depended on the reaction of the Imperial Capital.

The daily operations of Berman City went smoothly. Ina's management ability was indeed outstanding. Ryan even felt that she did a better job than when he was mayor. In just a few days, the entire underground industrial chain of Berman City was established, and she even helped Dihuo to clean up all the gangs in the city.

Fast, accurate, and ruthless, no matter what Ina handles, everyone who has come into contact with her will describe her as "efficient and outstanding."

Even Casradi was a little hesitant about Ryan handing the mayoral job to Ina, but when she saw that every aspect was so perfect, almost impeccable, the princess shook her head.

God knows where Ryan found such a talented person.

But 'Xia Li' has been flying recently.

The management of the underground fire was taken over by "Ina". She became the lord of Kosotoya by the order of the old emperor, but the city is still under reconstruction. The old emperor only gave her a noble title, but did not give her any money. It would be inappropriate to ask Kasradi for it, and the princess did not have any spare money.

Asking for 'Ina'? Sorry, Grandpa Ryan never said he would give you money.

Because it is an AI AFK, all aspects are handled by the character himself. The task that Ryan gave to "Ina" was to manage the city of Berman well, so Kosotoya was not within her consideration.

But Charlie didn't even think about speaking. "No one, right? If you have money, you'll have people." Where would you get the money? Charlie simply grabbed those minor nobles from Kosotho.

These nobles were really about to cry. Last time, they were threatened by "Charlie" with a knife on their necks. Back then, she was borrowing soldiers, and now she is borrowing money.

So... Sir Charlie, when will you return the soldiers you borrowed last time?

Although they wanted to refuse, but now 'Xia Li' has become the lord, and the knife is still at her neck. Considering 'Xia Li's' cruelty, let alone the fact that she dared to kill people, they dared not take the risk.

So 'Xia Li' earned her first pot of gold in Kosovo by convincing people with her reason, and recruited a group of brave soldiers. Under the influence of the title of 'God of War in the South', many people with good abilities chose to follow 'Xia Li'.

This group of people will be used for the current construction of Kosotho, and those with strong combat power will follow 'Charlie' to rectify the public security of Kosotho. When 'Charlie' came out of Berman City, she did not bring any soldiers with her, but she had blood mercenaries, and she could act as a group envoy alone.

More importantly... is there anyone in Kosovo who dares to challenge 'Xia Li'? There's no way they can find one!

So, feeling extremely lonely, 'Charlie' began to lead people across the territory of Augustus and go to the Kingdom of Cainte to collect money.

Didn’t you come here before to kill people and loot?

Kou can go, so can I!

Then, the Southern God of War began her legendary journey.

According to incomplete statistics, ten towns on the border of Kainte have been attacked by 'Charlie'. This Lord of Kosothoa alone plundered a huge amount of supplies and gold coins from the Kingdom of Kainte, and those who followed her only needed to consider how to transport the things back to Kosothoa.

Unable to tolerate Xia Li's crazy plundering, the city of Hicks formed a team of 2,000 people and began to hunt Xia Li on the border. They also announced a hunting operation for Xia Li in the Hunter's Guild. Anyone who could kill Xia Li would be rewarded with 1,000 gold coins!

The high bounty attracted a large number of bounty hunters, but unfortunately all the hunters who took on the task ended up being exposed in the wilderness, and when people found them, they were only wearing a pair of shorts.

The two thousand soldiers of Hicks City fought a skirmish with 'Xia Li' in a town. The final result was a total of 800 casualties, and 'Xia Li' only emptied her blue bar.

Just when the city of Hicks was considering whether to form a larger hunting team, 'Charlie' finally returned with a full load of spoils... It's not that she didn't want to continue killing, but the construction of the city of Kosotoya has reached a critical juncture, and she, as the city lord, should be there, right?

Besides, it takes time to digest all the things I brought back.

Unlike the crazy actions of 'Xali', Miss 'Vine' who was far away in the city of Kells was much more low-key. She used the characteristics of her profession to select some trustworthy and capable people to take over the management of the territory, while she spent most of her time in the cracks of the other world.

Kill monsters!

Level up!

Brush equipment!

Brush soul jade!

Conquer elites and boss monsters!

Although she is the "mistress", she enjoys leveling up in the inner world alone. With the help of conquering elite monsters and pushing the line, "Weinei"'s experience is also increasing rapidly. She has successfully reached the second level and is catching up with her two sisters.

Who says supports can’t solo?

Psychic professions are awesome!

Ryan doesn't need all the characters to work for Kasiladi. It's enough to have him here. 'Ina' works for him, and 'Charlie' was just a position for fighting. Now that she has her own territory, who cares about her? As for 'Vine', of course she is developing her own power.

Among the several small accounts, 'Vene' is the most convenient to act. Ryan's idea is to wait until Kyles's power is strong enough, then find an opportunity to kill the stupid Earl next door. It is not impossible to work your way up from Viscount to Earl, and then to Marquis and Duke, step by step to the highest position.

I want to reach the top step by step, I want to be the best 'Weinei'!

The trumpets were all working hard, and Grandpa Ryan was staring at the scenery outside the window in a daze until the train whistle brought his attention back. Not long after, the train entered the station.

Ryan returned to his beloved Berman City.

"Ah~"

Looking at the familiar city, Ryan sighed.

"Tsk tsk tsk~ Isn't that a bit too much? You don't have to be so disappointed even if I'm the only one here to greet you." Jonathan said while leaning against the pillar at the exit and smoking.

Ryan spread his hands: "Just expressing my depressed mood."

"Are you still depressed? Just based on what you did in the Western Territory, you could be considered the worst civilian offender in Augustus' history," Jonathan said angrily. "I told you to take it easy, but you teamed up with Maganna to harm General Alvin. Do you know how many people in the Imperial Capital have petitioned the Emperor to have you brought before the Tribunal?"

"Oh? How many?"

Ryan was really curious. Those old idiots in the imperial capital didn't dare to provoke Maganna. They all thought he was easy to bully.

"There are about 10 to 20 of them, all from the Second Prince's faction." Jonathan sighed.

"Then why haven't I received any news?"

"What do you think?"

Jonathan didn't say it explicitly, but Ryan knew that the old leader must have used his connections in the Fire Covenant to do something for him secretly.

Although Ryan didn't know what Jonathan's past experiences were, he was definitely not an ordinary third-level investigator since he could produce the Chapter of the Covenant.

So those guys in the capital are not powerful enough. If they can't kill him, at least they can remove his position as mayor!

What a useless bunch.

How could he know that Casradi also made considerable contributions behind the scenes.

In short, he is leading the way, and there are many people working hard behind him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ryan drove directly to the castle. Casradi must have encountered an emergency since she called him back so urgently.

Ryan just got out of the car when he arrived at the castle. Casradi, who had received the news, came to greet him outside the gate in person.

People who didn’t know about this treatment might think that the emperor had arrived and the princess had to welcome him personally.

As soon as they met, Casradi said solemnly, "...Father might be targeting me."

"Um..."

Is it that serious?

"How to say?"

"Miss Xia Li's canonization as a viscount is rather odd. While her contributions are indeed significant, they shouldn't be enough to warrant a direct canonization. And more importantly... your canonization hasn't come down yet."

Although 'Xia Li' repelled the Kainte army, it may not be important at all in the eyes of the old emperor.

How many cities are there in the entire southern border? There are over a hundred of the size of Berman City alone, and even hundreds more if you include towns. How many could Kainte plunder? Besides, at most, he could only seize some supplies; occupying land was out of the question.

To put it another way, the old emperor gave Casradi a viscount for the sake of his daughter, but what about Ryan?

The person she values ​​most is Ryan!