The Mythical Path of a Princess from a Destroyed Kingdom

Maginus smiled: "If you don't want such a long life, I have another way. How is your faith in the Moon Maiden? Can you change your faith?"

"The Moon Maiden is simply my revered goddess. Of course, I can change my faith, but who should I convert to?"

As Lenia emerged from the dressing room, Maginus stepped forward and stroked her smooth, long purple hair: "Of course it's me."

After Lenya dies, Maginus can transfer her soul directly to the divine realm, and like the elves, she will retain all her memories.

The premise is that Maginos already possesses a divine kingdom. She is not worried about this. If she still does not have a divine kingdom a hundred years later, she will probably have died in the chaos that follows.

After buying clothes with Lenia, Maginus escorted her back to the palace and gave her a statue and a creed booklet.

After speaking with Elliott, she returned to Dover and summoned the treasurer Gordon, Primia Astan, who was in charge of some financial affairs under Gordon, as well as other nobles and actors.

Once again, the alliance with the Crystal Salt Kingdom was discussed. Those who had been informed in advance were instructed to prepare for the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Crystal Salt Kingdom and Maginus's wedding.

The news spread quickly, and when word spread from the capital Doflamingo that Maginus was to marry Lenia Silvis, spies hidden in the capital immediately relayed the news back home.

The surrounding countries panicked immediately. The salt and iron mines of the Crystal Salt Kingdom were more than enough to export, and its army was already very strong. In particular, the internal strife had been resolved a few years ago.

The Crystal Salt Kingdom is now one of the most powerful border states.

As for New Nesery, needless to say, it lacks everything and has experienced several periods of chaos. It will definitely need time to recover. The surrounding countries have intentionally or unintentionally blocked the roads for caravans to New Nesery, hoping to slow down the time it takes for Nesery to rise again.

If Crystal Salt Kingdom really forms an alliance with New Nesery, wouldn't the surrounding countries suffer?

A large number of envoys began to be sent to the Kingdom of Crystal Salt, and news of threats, inducements and requests for cooperation reached Elliott's ears. There were also people within the country who tried to change his mind.

Elliott's response was simple: he would not stand in the way of his daughter's marriage to Queen Maginos, nor would he interfere with the alliance between Crystal Salt and New Nesery; it was not something that could be changed by a few voices.

Having risen from earl to king, he knew that his position was not yet secure and that he needed a powerful partner to help him consolidate his power.

Maginus was the perfect fit; at least as long as he and his daughter were alive, she was an absolutely trustworthy partner.

As for what happens after that, all we can say is that children and grandchildren have their own blessings.

Chapter 558 Exchanging Resources

The news that Maginus, the God of Slaughter, is about to get married is quite a big deal across the entire continent, and the Wizard's Monthly even dedicated an entire page to it.

The marriage between a king and a princess is definitely not a simple marriage, even if the two are truly in love. There must be an exchange of interests and a scheme involved.

The people of both countries were very happy about it. The grand wedding reduced taxes in various regions, and merchants could sell more goods through the event. In short, the grand wedding facilitated economic circulation.

Those who had a grudge against Maginus took out maps and examined the terrain and location of Crystal Salt Kingdom and New Nesery to determine the strategic significance of the alliance between the two kingdoms.

To their surprise, after surveying the border between Nesery and Crystal Salt Kingdom, they discovered that New Nesery's greatest weakness had been exploited.

Originally, there was a buffer zone between Nesery and Crystal Salt Kingdom, and it was connected with two other countries. The four countries maintained a balance and tacitly agreed to have this buffer zone at the same time.

Nesery's territory in this region is in a very bad position. Simply put, enemies can easily penetrate Nesery's heartland or venture out at will, and the cities built nearby cannot provide effective protection.

Things will be different after the alliance with Crystal Salt Kingdom. If anyone dares to enter Nesery, the Crystal Salt Kingdom's army can completely block their retreat and wait for Nesery's army to come and trap them like turtles in a jar.

The two cities, from different countries, are interdependent and support each other. Unless there is a significant difference in strength or a conflict between their armies, no one can break through their defenses.

There were also some people who didn't get involved in national affairs and were more concerned about Maginus and Lenia's wedding ceremony, which was scheduled for a little over a month later.

They wanted to cause trouble for Maginus. There were many like that; those who had suffered at her hands all wanted to do the same: the Bloodstained Order, the Church of Slaughter, the Church of Fear, Lake Crystal City…

Creating chaos outside the capital is not a problem, but if they want to sneak into the capital, it will be extremely difficult.

The first thing to solve is her terrifyingly powerful life force perception. As long as she detects any familiar or powerful life force entering the capital, she will definitely pay attention to it, and then everything we do will be in vain.

Having solved the perception issue, there are other surveillance measures to consider in the heavily guarded capital. Apart from the residents who lived in the capital before Maginus ascended the throne, any problems or actions by outsiders will be detected.

"Route protection..."

Looking at the map in front of him, Maginus fell into deep thought. The map was marked with many lines, which were the references for the route Lenia had taken.

She can use advanced teleportation to bring Lenya over first, but a wedding ceremony is absolutely necessary.

Lenya's Stand has to start from the capital of the Crystal Salt Kingdom and travel all the way to Dover. She can use the Speed-Up spell to speed up the journey, but she must complete the entire journey.

During this time, the guards of both countries must demonstrate their VIII-level military strength in order to deter any villains and ensure the safe arrival of the princess in the wedding procession.

Yes, it's more symbolic. The new Neserys has the power to protect the wedding from disturbance, letting other countries know that besides Maginus, the nation itself is not to be trifled with.

"Mira, which one do you think we should choose?"

The maid beside her bent down to examine the route, and after a moment's thought, pointed to the route that would pass through more forest:

"Here, the druids and treants can perform better. After all, most druids in the country are related to forests and trees, not to mention treants."

To be honest, there aren't many strong individuals native to New Nesery. The druids and treants invited by Maginus are the real powerhouses. Neko, as an assassin, can't do any protection work.

“That makes sense,” Maginus nodded slightly. “Then let’s do it this way. Go and inform Cosimoia and the tree spirits; they should get moving too.”

While the wedding preparations were in full swing, the envoys from the Kingdom of Crystal Salt had already made their way to New Nesery and settled in, frequently visiting one of Gordon's mansions.

Inside the mansion, an argument that had been going on for several days was still taking place. Apart from the envoy from the Crystal Salt Kingdom, most of the people present were officials from the Nesery side who were involved in money matters, mainly those in charge of foreign trade. Gordon and Primia were also present.

They had a heated exchange of views on the exchange of interests between the two countries, as well as the purchase of metals and salts at the national level, and were unable to reach a decision immediately.

The marriage is definitely going to happen; everyone knows that. In the end, they can just compromise and it will be over. They all generally understand each other's bottom line.

The area between these two bottom lines is what officials from both countries are vying for—the more they take, the more they earn; the less they take, the less they earn.

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A knock broke the heavy atmosphere. After the nobleman inside gave permission, a servant opened the door and bowed slightly.

"Gentlemen, it's lunch break time."

Upon hearing this, Gordon stood up and said with a smile, "Gentlemen who have come from afar, why don't we have lunch first, and then continue our work?"

"Of course." "No problem."

Outside of work hours, the nobles regained their former demeanor, no longer behaving like businessmen who wanted to take advantage of every opportunity. They left their workshops and walked the streets without using carriages.

This was at the request of officials from the Crystal Salt Kingdom, who wanted to experience the local customs and culture of Dovre, but in reality, they were just trying to obtain necessary intelligence.

This is an upscale district; the ground is spotless, and trees are planted along the streets in a regular pattern, their fragrance repelling mosquitoes.

There are still some spaces reserved on the road, but those spaces are surrounded by railings, and it's not clear what they're going to be used for yet.

"Could you ask what will be done to the area enclosed by the railing in the future?"

The envoy inquired curiously, and the New Nesserai side made no attempt to conceal anything. Gordon smiled wryly and said:

"Her Majesty the Queen wants to install magic lamps on all the streets of the noble district, but the problem is that there is not enough money. In addition to financial resources, energy is also a problem, so it has been temporarily shelved."

To cover them all with magic lamps? Her Majesty the Queen certainly has a bold idea, which is also in line with her personality.

The envoys exchanged glances, shook their heads, and chuckled. It was inevitable that kings would have some whimsical ideas. Elliott had also considered building wonders, but unfortunately, it was too expensive and laborious, so he ultimately didn't do it.

"Why did Your Majesty plant so many trees?"

"It repels mosquitoes and also satisfies the needs of druids."

Gordon revealed what he knew as the "truth": "As you know, His Majesty gained a lot of help from the druids when he captured Dover, and all they needed was to set up a cult in the forest and plant more greenery in the city, conditions that were easy to meet."

Chapter 559 Tempting the Merchant

As night deepened, an envoy from the Kingdom of Crystal Salt stood at the embassy window gazing at the street, while another, carrying red wine and a glass, approached his companion, poured the wine, and handed it to him.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I never imagined that a god of slaughter could govern a country so well. To be honest, I originally thought I would be facing a dilapidated or extremely stressful country."

The young nobleman raised an eyebrow: "You can't tell much just from the noble quarter, can you?"

"Do you think those drivers and their entourage were just sitting around doing nothing? Of course they went out to gather information as well."

The elderly official rolled his eyes at the young nobleman, recalling what they had reported.

Despite the economic blockade imposed on New Nesery by various countries, merchants from other countries can still be seen in the commercial district of Doflamingo.

Perhaps the law is terrifying, but merchants are driven by profit. According to rumors heard by coachmen and adventurers, the reason that attracted Lingmeng/?Lüjiao%Wubalinsi Cold House merchants to come here is simple: it seems that some kind of potion that can increase lifespan has been circulating in the black market of Dover.

Drinking one bottle of this health-boosting drink will make all hidden injuries disappear.

Drinking two bottles of this product can easily solve health problems that even miraculous cures struggle with, such as obesity, stomach ailments, and wrinkles.

Drinking three bottles could indeed extend one's lifespan. An elderly man who was nearing the end of his life drank three bottles on the spot and gained nearly five years of life.

Whether the news was true or false is impossible to verify, but it attracted merchants. The main reason for this attraction was that the black market only sold this potion to merchants, specifically those who brought caravans.

Who wouldn't want a life-saving medicine? Potions that extend lifespan are extremely valuable to merchants, whether they use them themselves or sell them, they can make a fortune.

Now that they've brought a caravan, they can't just leave empty-handed. If they're arrested by Dovley as spies, who can they complain to?

"A longevity potion? Tsk tsk, could it be something His Majesty concocted?"

"No, His Majesty has detailed records of the 'Violent Blood' that he provided to his soldiers. Those who drink it become extremely violent, with a strong desire to fight and kill."

The elderly official shook his head: "According to the spies, the longevity potion is emerald green, exudes the fragrance of forests and soil, and tastes very sweet. It is definitely not the same thing."

"In short, New Nesery broke through the economic blockade of other countries with this life-extending potion, right? Ha, businessman."

"There's no way around it. After all, things that extend lifespan are really hard for people like us to come across. Can you honestly say you're not tempted?"

"Hehe, of course I'm tempted. I've even been thinking of forming a caravan to try my luck. By the way, besides the commercial district, are there any other areas?"

“Yes, but what concerns me even more are the slums and the working-class neighborhoods,” the elderly official said with a touch of melancholy. “Is she really the Goddess of Slaughter and the Goddess of Tyranny?”

Orphans and disabled people on the street wore the same neat uniforms and were responsible for cleaning and distributing newspapers. There was no perfunctory work, and it was clear that Maginus would pay them.

Slums... He didn't know if that could still be considered a slum. As long as you weren't lazy, poor people could work with the officials who came to recruit workers. In addition to having three meals a day, even poor people could get wages.

With many of the gangs' money channels blocked, the rise of the black market and the slave trade has made them more like thugs and legitimate businessmen, losing all their chaotic nature.

The only place that reveals Maginus's brutality is the execution ground. No residents go there to watch the spectacle, but every day someone is pushed up there and their head is cut off.

The head remains, but the body mysteriously disappears, which is quite horrifying.

"That sounds a bit scary. Her Majesty the Queen of New Nesery, her tyranny is probably not directed at the residents, but at the nobles and officials of the country."

The young nobles were worried about the future of the country's nobility. This could only be attributed to the power of strength. There was no one stronger than Maginus in the country, allowing her to manipulate the behavior and lives of the nobles at will, and no one would dare to defy her.

"It's ironic that the son of a killing god became a wise king."

After finishing his red wine, the old man ordered one of his assassins to recall the other spies, telling them there was no need to continue gathering intelligence.

New Nesery is a worthwhile partner; as long as Maginus lives, it will only grow stronger. That's enough to know.

With Lenya's departure date fast approaching, the dispute between the two parties has finally been resolved, and both are satisfied with the outcome. After all, it was a win-win deal, not some unequal treaty.

"It's signed, I understand."

Maginot nodded slightly. With the wedding imminent and everything arranged, her expression relaxed considerably.

Mira, standing beside him, spoke up: "Your Majesty, the adventurers and coachmen brought by the Crystal Salt Kingdom's envoy are frequently gathering information in Doflamingo. Should we do something about it?"

The envoys from the Crystal Salt Kingdom, along with spies from other countries, thought they were well hidden, but in reality, their slightest movement was enough to be discovered.

All those plants weren't planted for nothing. The tree spirits temporarily halted their expansion of the cave's vegetation and handed over the task of filling in the Temple of Slaughter to the Church of the Righteous God.

The stronger tree spirits were sent to protect Lenya, while the weaker ones stayed in Doflamingo to conduct eavesdropping and surveillance.

The greenery is divided into many areas, and the distance between each tree is controlled to ensure that the tree spirits can move freely among them.

Besides the tree spirit, the trained children also noticed something amiss with the outsiders and reported it promptly.

These spies often overlook the existence of children, subconsciously believing that they pose no threat to them, so they don't pay them any attention.

This led to the leak of information. Even if they were caught, their first suspicion would probably be that there was a mole within their own ranks, rather than the children who could be seen everywhere around them.

Trees and flowers are the eyes and ears of the tree spirits, while the tree spirits and children are the eyes and ears of Maginos.

"They're just afraid that New Nesery will fall on hard times and won't even be able to make the most basic exchange of benefits, so they're trying to gather information. Just ignore them; they won't get in touch with the core anyway."

Maginus was completely unconcerned about their spying; after all, they would never discover the city's two biggest secrets.

The two greatest secrets of Dover are, of course, the Temple of Slaughter, and the Maze that is being built right under everyone's noses, encompassing the entire Dover.

Even a legendary mage, without sufficient experience, would have no way of realizing that the entire city's terrain was completely reconstructed according to the Maze.

Chapter 560 Demonstrating Strength

The contract was signed on time, and Lenya also set off from the capital of Crystal Salt Kingdom on time. Under the protection of the army, she quickly approached the buffer plain between Crystal Salt Kingdom and New Nesery. The last city she passed through was Lenya's hometown, Gold and Silver City.

The journey from the capital of Crystal Salt Kingdom to Gold and Silver City is not a major concern. If other countries want to cause trouble, it's likely to be to dampen the spirits of New Nesery, and they won't actively attack Crystal Salt Kingdom.

Lenya was definitely safe before leaving the border; the area had already been scouted several times.

"Your Highness, we are about to leave our hometown."

In the city of gold and silver, Lenia went to rest in the old manor where her father was still an earl. Her maid, Catherine, helped her change into her pajamas, and she looked at the moon outside the window with some emotion.