What's wrong with building a steel torrent in a dungeon?

Fran's words seemed like a life-saving straw, and the clan leaders present immediately agreed, fearing that Fran would change her mind again.

"But..." Fran said with difficulty, "Although I want to strengthen the strength of Orila City, the finances of the City Lord's Mansion have long been squandered by the former city lords. A good cook cannot cook without rice. So thinking about it, it is better to find the traitor."

These clan leaders were all smart people and of course knew what Fran meant. So they all said that they had money and were willing to donate generously to build a prosperous and powerful Orila City together with Fran.

Afterwards, Fran took the opportunity to put forward her own demands. In addition to a large amount of cash and supplies, she also asked for the area around Thermopylae.

This area originally belonged to the sphere of influence of Huang Silang, and it was also an important area for producing grain and minerals. Naturally, he was unwilling to do so, but under the "kind" persuasion of other clan leaders (and the indifferent gaze of the surrounding guards), he finally agreed to Fulan's conditions.

Thus, the banquet ended in this harmonious atmosphere.

"Then we'll take our leave first!"

The clan leaders said goodbye to Fran with a happy face, and then left the city lord's mansion together.

But when they had walked a short distance, the smiles on their faces disappeared.

"Humph! Forcing me to hand over my own sphere of influence... you guys really have the guts to do that!" Huang Silang was obviously very angry, and said angrily: "Anyway, I won't pay a penny from now on."

"Master Huang! If you say so, we have to argue with you!" The chief of the pig tribe said, "Who promised us that this trail would never be discovered? As the person in charge, you got the highest share when the profits were divided. We have nothing to say about that, but now that we have failed, you can't

Pass the buck!

"Yes, otherwise you would have taken all the benefits."

Huang Silang saw that several clan leaders were attacking him, so he had to grit his teeth and said, "Okay! It was my negligence that led to our failure. I will find a way to get the money! But I think our top priority is not to blame each other! But what to do next! This city lord is actually playing dumb! We have all been fooled by her.

"Yes!" said another clan leader, "Today she wants Mr. Huang's land, tomorrow she will have to take back the entire Aurora City! In addition, she has soldiers and food in her hands. If she continues to develop, our several big families will not be enough for her to eat."

"We must eradicate her before she develops."

Several clan leaders agreed to get rid of Fran.

However, how to get rid of it?

For a moment, all the clan leaders fell silent.

Fran's current strength is not weak, he has several thousand men under his command, and has Thermopylae as a support. If you want to defeat him, you must gather the strength of the nine major families to besiege him.

But after this battle, Fran's prestige reached a peak, and she was admired by all the people in Orila City. If they did this, they would probably be attacked by the civilians and taken away in the last wave.

Originally, their traditional method was to kill with a borrowed knife, using the power of the Holy Roel Empire to eliminate the city lord. But now that Margaret had blamed the failure on Huang Silang and unilaterally closed the channel of communication, this traditional method seemed to have been blocked.

But just when everyone was at a loss, Huang Silang said, "It seems that we can only find her."

"Who?"

"Christina, the Holy Maiden of the Shinra Church!" Huang Silang said

"Christina? But the power of the Shinra Church is not as strong as that of Queen Margaret. Margaret has been defeated, how can the Shinra Church survive?"

"The power of the Holy Ra sect has declined, but that is only compared to its peak!" Huang Silang said, "After all, he has worked in the Holy Raul Empire for hundreds of years, and his strength should not be underestimated. The most important thing is that this saint, like the queen, is eager to establish her position with a big victory."

At this point, Huang Silang paused and then said, "And don't forget, Margaret wasn't really unable to defeat Fran, she just lost a lot of weight in the surprise attack, so she had to retreat! When the time comes, we will discuss with Christina and let her attack from the main gate! Fran may not be able to resist."

"That's a good idea! And we are responsible for the daily maintenance of the main gate defense. We just need to do some tricks in secret, such as making a few gaps in the city wall to make the arrows of the city crossbow disappear..."

At this point, several clan leaders laughed knowingly.

As everyone discussed the matter, a new conspiracy gradually took shape.

After agreeing on the general direction, the clan leaders left one after another and headed towards their homes.

But at this time, a figure came to the City Lord's Mansion again. That person was the dark elf's chieftain, Naranissoyah.

Nalanisuoya walked towards the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, but saw several maids standing there.

"Chief Naranissuoya, please come in. The city lord is waiting for you."

Naranissoy was slightly stunned, but a smile soon appeared on her face.

She likes to communicate with smart people.

Chapter 50 Internal and External Cooperation

"Chief Naranissuoya! Please come in!" When Fran saw Naranissuoya, she immediately asked her to sit down. At this time, there was an arrow on the table, an arrow belonging to the dark elf.

"City Lord Fran is very resourceful!" Naranisuoya said, "Right now, our clan leaders are very busy."

"I'm not a fighter, I just try to stop a fight." Fran said, "So unless someone takes the initiative to deal with me, I won't take action easily. Of course, I want to thank Chief Naranisuoya here. Without your strong support, I wouldn't be able to repel the attack of the Holy Roel Empire so easily."

"Thank you very much!" Naranisuoya said, "I just did some minor work. Even without us, the Lord Mayor can still successfully raid."

Fran waved her hand and said, "No matter what, I will never forget your timely help."

Naranissoy said: "I have long seen that the city lord is no ordinary person. This small city of Orila will definitely not be able to contain you. When the city lord becomes rich, don't forget us dark elves."

"Of course not." Fran smiled.

Nalanisuoya said: "However, although you have defeated Huang Silang and his men this time, they have worked in Aurora City for many years after all, and it is not so easy for them to surrender. Lord City Lord, you must be careful of their revenge. For example, colluding with external forces again."

"Colluding with external forces again?" Fran said, "I heard that Queen Margaret next door suspected that Huang Silang had deceived her and has stopped cooperating with him. Apart from Margaret, which other external forces are capable of attacking Aurora City? Or can Huang Silang call for reinforcements from the Feruman Empire or the Crazy Sand Empire?"

"That's impossible! Even if he could, the Holy Roel Empire would never let them in." Naranissoy said, "Have you forgotten that the Holy Roel Empire also has a Saint of the Holy Roel Church?"

"You mean, Christina?"

"Exactly!" Naranisuoya said, "When we left, Huang Silang said he would seek help from Christina to deal with you. Before this, Huang Silang and Christina had cooperated several times. The Inquisition under her command should not be underestimated."

It is indeed not to be underestimated. The way their deputy director looks in a maid outfit is really lethal.

Fran thought and said, "I know the strength of the Inquisition. Several city lords died at their hands. But it was because the Inquisition discovered the city lord's whereabouts when he left Orila City that he was assassinated. As long as I don't go out, I can rest assured. She can't let the Inquisition attack.

city."

"Lord City Lord, please do not underestimate Christina's appeal. If Christina had not helped Margaret this time, she would not have had the money to start a war." Nalanisuoya said: "Anyway, Huang Silang is indeed going to find Christina! Lord City Lord, please be careful."

"Thank you for telling me, Chief Naranisuoya." Fran said, "I will find a way to deal with it. I will need your help when the time comes."

"There's a place where we dark elves can be of use! We will try our best. Let's have a pleasant cooperation!" After saying that, Naranissoy stood up and extended her hand to Fran, and the two of them held hands tightly together.

This was the first time that Fran touched the dark elf's hand. She didn't expect that under the dark skin, there was such a hot temperature. Caught off guard, Fran almost pulled her hand back. However, when she thought that this was her first ally in Orila City, she endured the burning sensation and continued to shake hands with her.

"Then it's time for me to leave." Nalanisuoya stroked her hand with satisfaction, as if she was savoring the feeling of Fran's fingertips. Finally, she bowed to Fran and left the City Lord's Mansion.

What a strange dark elf. Fran didn't quite understand Naranissoy's last behavior. There was nothing special about her hand, but her hand... After she held it, the burning sensation continued until just now when it completely dissipated.

However, the news brought by Naranissuoya is very valuable.

If Huang Silang really finds Christina, then I can really think about it and see how to trick Huang Silang again.

Last time, she only got some land around Thermopylae and took back some power that originally belonged to the city lord. If it happens again, Fran will no longer be satisfied with this little bit of profit.

On the other side, Naranissoya had not been walking for long when she met the dark elves who came to pick her up.

"Master Patriarch? Did you succeed?"

"Of course." Naranisuoya smiled and touched her hands. Her hands had returned to their usual cold temperature. "She has no defenses against me at all."

"It won't be long before Fran becomes the chief's bedside plaything." Upon hearing this, the dark elf immediately covered his mouth and laughed.

"That's right. After all, it's a holy Gu. My clan has been refining it for many years before finally selecting such a plant." Nalanisuoya's face was also very proud: "After it is planted, unless you use lust to completely subdue it and make it your own power, otherwise you can only become a slave to lust and be controlled by the Gu master."

"Subdue her with lust? Unless her partner is a ninth-level warrior, and a woman! This is simply impossible..." said the dark elf.

"It's not impossible..." Naranissoy said, "The Saint of the Shinra Cult is a ninth-level woman. It's just a pity that she has an irreconcilable feud with the city of Aurora and Fran. Instead of counting on her to help Fran detoxify, it's better to count on Fran to overcome her lust on her own."

"I hope that before becoming a slave, Fran can do more great things... At least help us kill the Huang Silang and other big families. Hahahaha...

Ha ha ha ha!

For a moment, evil laughter resounded throughout the night.

Outside Wolfsburg.

Huang Silang's carriage was blocked by a group of uninvited guests.

"Who is it?" Huang Silang was shocked and angry. He didn't expect that someone would dare to stop his carriage outside the Wolf Fort.

"My Lord, that man only said he was your old friend."

"Old friend?" Huang Silang was stunned for a moment, then he got off the carriage surrounded by a group of guards. However, when he saw the person coming, he immediately showed a surprised expression on his face, and then said: "You... Margaret!"

“Long time no see.” The leading man took off his pocket and revealed his true face. It was the Queen of the Holy Roll Empire—Margaret.

"You! I... Huang Silang had sent countless messengers to contact Margaret to clarify the facts, but they were all rejected. He was worried about what to do, but he didn't expect that the real owner came to Orila City and found him so accurately.

Thinking of this, Huang Silang’s back immediately became wet.

His whereabouts were completely exposed under the nose of the Holy Roll Empire.

"Okay, Master Huang." Margaret smiled and said, "No need to explain. I already know everything I need to know. Now I just want you to tell me how you colluded with Duke Zelen, Duke Kiev and others."

"I! It's unfair, Your Majesty!" Huang Silang immediately put on a bitter face and said, "I have been your partner for so many years, how could I abandon you and collude with those little dukes? It won't benefit me at all."

"I told you, I know the truth of the matter." Margaret said, "What I want now is the evidence of your collusion with those dukes. As for whether you forged it or not, I don't care."

Huang Silang was stunned for a moment, but she soon understood what Margaret meant.

The Holy Roel Empire expeditionary force was doomed to fail, and the next step was to share the blame. Margaret was looking for a scapegoat for herself.

In other words, she wanted to find a reason to start a new war. The dukes she had just named were all in the vicinity of Vienna, and their strength was not very strong. If she could get these dukes, the benefits would be a hundred times greater than getting Fran's head.

"My time is limited." Margaret said, "The sooner you give me, the sooner I can launch the second expedition! I know you are unwilling to give up and want revenge on Fran. Don't even think about Shinra teaching you. Although Christina is strong, she can't lead troops in battle. That is my specialty. I think you understand what I mean."

Huang Silang quickly recovered from his initial panic, and his face returned to his usual humble look. He smiled and said, "Okay! I will definitely give your Majesty a perfect piece of evidence! Let's have a happy cooperation!"

Chapter 51 A Midsummer Night's Dream?

That night, Fran had a very strange dream.

She dreamed of the Ice and Snow Goddess Temple she founded in the Kingdom of Ashes. She wore the clothes of the Ice and Snow Goddess and grabbed every weak nun like a big bad wolf, killing them on the spot. Beelzebub angrily tried to stop them, but Fran pressed him on the throne of the devil and made love with him.

Afterwards, she dreamed that she came to the Golden Dome Cathedral, where she was wearing the clothes of a saint, and like a big bad wolf, she grabbed every weak maid and executed them on the spot. Christina was ashamed and wanted to stop them, but Fran pressed her on the podium in the church's preaching hall and made love with her.

After that, she dreamed that she came to the Queen's bedroom. She wore Margaret's blouse that only covered her upper body, and she caught every woman in the bedroom and executed them on the spot. There were countless people, and she even didn't let go of the green-skinned female orc. Margaret wanted to take over the host, but Fran held her limbs.

Fixed to the ceiling with ropes, making love in front of all the women.

Finally, she dreamed that she came to the goblin camp where she was kidnapped. She was wearing the coarse clothes of the goblin chief, and then...

I was frightened awake.

"Damn it, why did I have such a silver dream! And I even dreamed of goblins!" Fran patted her flat chest with lingering fear.

"Lady Fran, you're awake! Let me help you change your clothes." Catherine, who was outside, heard the noise in the room and pushed the door open. However, when she saw Fran's appearance, she quickly asked with concern: "Lady Fran, you're blushing, let me see..."

"Uh, it's okay!" Fran said quickly, "It may be because the weather was too hot last night."

"Well...you have to take care of yourself!" Catherine said, "Sir, change your clothes quickly. The workshop still needs to report to you today."

"Okay, that's good." The moment Fran lifted the quilt, she immediately noticed something wrong with her pants, so she quickly lifted the quilt back up.

"What's wrong?"

"It's okay!!" Fran snatched the clothes from Catherine and said, "It's just that I want to change my clothes by myself today."

"Huh? Why?" Catherine was a little confused.

"Because... because I haven't experienced the joy of changing clothes for a long time." Fran said

Catherine was about to express her doubts, but suddenly she thought of how busy Fran had been during this period of time and had not yet gone to see Christina. She must have accumulated a lot of emotions in her heart... It was normal for a girl to have such needs.

So she said with a look of understanding: "Okay! Lady Fran, have fun! I will drive away all the people around you! Just concentrate on enjoying yourself."

"Enjoy? Enjoy what?" Fran was still confused, but Catherine had already left.

Fran didn't care about that and quickly changed into a set of dry new clothes. However, when she saw her wet and dirty clothes, she was still confused - what happened to me? Although I haven't seen sister Christina for a long time, it shouldn't be like this.

How about taking some time to go to Vienna soon?

After getting dressed, Fran quickly came to the hall. Catherine was shocked to see her coming over: "Are you done so soon, my Lord?"

"Ah? Of course it's fast." Fran didn't understand. It's just putting on clothes, isn't this a normal speed?

"Um... this. You are really sensitive." Catherine said with some envy.

What's wrong with Catherine? She has become a riddler so early in the morning.

But Fran didn't dwell on these things too much, as she had an important task today - going to the workshop.

Actual combat is the way to test weapons

After a few days of actual combat, the workshop craftsmen collected enough opinions and had enough time, so they made a lot of improvements to the muskets and artillery. The biggest problem with the muskets before was the low ignition rate. Although the flintlock method greatly simplified the loading process, it was easy to misfire.